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House passes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ after marathon debate

Trump takes victory lap as megabill heads to his desk

Trump hails ‘big beautiful bill’ as a ‘declaration of independence’

President Trump's landmark legislative victory with passage and details of the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' that reshapes US tax, spending, and immigration policies.

Russia pounds Kyiv in record drone and missile barrage

Ukrainians shelter as Russia launches largest overnight attack

Trump says no progress on Ukraine ceasefire in call with Putin

Escalating military conflict with Russia's intensified missile and drone attacks on Kyiv as the Ukraine war intensifies amid talks of ceasefire.

ICE arrests Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. over cartel ties

200 Marines sent to Florida to back ICE immigration crackdowns

House GOP boosts immigration enforcement in mega budget bill

Immigration enforcement amplifies as ICE arrests prominent figures, debates erupt on immigration policies, and Marines deployed to aid ICE operations.

EPA places 144 employees on leave over dissent letter

EPA suspends staff protesting Trump’s energy dominance agenda

Environmental agency controversy as EPA suspends employees after dissent letter criticizing agency's policies under Trump administration.

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ star, dies at 67

Sean 'Diddy' Combs juror denies celebrity influence on verdict

Celebrity and cultural losses with the death of actor Michael Madsen and ongoing discussions around trials involving Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Trump orders higher fees for foreign visitors at national parks

National parks face lifeguard shortages amid government cuts

National parks under new policies as Trump raises entry fees for foreign tourists and staffing cuts raise safety concerns during the busy travel season.

Gas station explosion rocks Rome, dozens injured

Massive wildfires displace thousands in Greece’s Crete region

Explosions and fires cause devastation with major gas station blast in Rome injuring multiple responders and extensive wildfires forcing evacuations in Greece.

Labour MP Zarah Sultana quits to launch new party with Corbyn

Keir Starmer urges unity after rocky first year as PM

British political upheaval as Labour Party faces internal conflict with MP Zarah Sultana quitting and Keir Starmer dealing with a turbulent first year as Prime Minister.

China’s new aircraft carrier docks in Hong Kong to flex muscle

China flexes military power with Shandong fleet visit

China’s rising military power highlighted by the deployment of its first domestically-built aircraft carrier making a prominent visit to Hong Kong waters.

Supreme Court clears way to deport migrants to South Sudan

SCOTUS backs Trump in South Sudan migrant deportation fight

Supreme Court lets Trump deport eight migrants to South Sudan

Supreme Court rulings bolster Trump administration policies enabling deportation of migrants to war-torn South Sudan despite criticism from justices and advocates.

Trump slams NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as communist

Trump accuses bankers of ‘shylocks’ in fiery rally speech

Trump attacks Rep. Jamie Raskin as ‘total loser’

Political confrontations in U.S. with Trump’s controversial remarks attacking opposition and calling for national security and immigration hardline measures.

Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to Idaho college murders

Man indicted for murder 42 years after ex-girlfriend disappearance

Former NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape

Judicial and legal developments include high-profile convictions, pleas, and investigations linked to violent crimes and political cases.

US economy adds 147,000 jobs in June beating forecasts

Microsoft confirms layoffs tied to AI investments

Nvidia hits $3.9 trillion market value, nearing all-time record

Tech and market updates highlight strong job growth, stock market highs, major corporate actions including layoffs and AI investments amid economic uncertainty.

Paramount settles Trump lawsuit for $16 million amid backlash

Top Trump DOJ prosecutor under investigation over hush payments

Supreme Court blocks judge’s attempt to halt deportations

Legal controversies and investigations involving the Trump administration include court rulings, settlements, and accusations surrounding media and DOJ actions.

Drive-by shooting kills 4, wounds 14 at Chicago party

ICE agents caught urinating on school grounds in California

Man shot in face in Chicago’s South Side, police investigating

Public safety issues arise with mass shootings in Chicago causing deaths and injuries, along with incidents involving law enforcement and immigrant detentions.

Supreme Court to decide on transgender athletes in women’s sports

UPenn settles with Trump administration on transgender sports case

Discussions and controversies unfold regarding transgender athlete participation, with the US Supreme Court agreeing to hear landmark cases this upcoming term.

Israel bombs Gaza school as death toll tops 300 in two days

Amnesty accuses Israel of using starvation as weapon in Gaza

Hamas considers ceasefire terms amid stalled peace talks

Middle East tensions persist with Israel’s fierce attacks on Gaza, humanitarian crises, and ongoing warfare compounded by political statements and ceasefire attempts.

UK markets rally as Starmer backs Chancellor Reeves

One year later, Labour grapples with tougher-than-expected path

Political turbulence in UK as Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces uncertainty while the Labour Party marks its first anniversary with mixed reviews.

Volcano erupts in Japan ahead of predicted ‘mega disaster’

Astronomers track rare interstellar comet speeding through solar system

Natural disaster threats loom as Japanese volcano erupts with agencies warning residents while an interstellar comet zips through our solar system.

House Minority Leader Jeffries warns thousands will die if bill passes

Dems howl over Medicaid cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Conservative groups hail passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as key vote

Legal and political disputes intensify as Congress debates immigration, healthcare cuts, and executive power increases amid fierce opposition from Democrats.

Deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleges brutal torture in El Salvador

Judge orders silence on public comments in Abrego Garcia trial

Human rights and legal concerns emerge with torture allegations from deportees, growing calls for transparency, and court rulings impacting detainees and deportees.

Russia first to recognize Taliban’s Afghanistan rule since 2021

Russia’s Taliban ambassador settles in Moscow

International relations shift as Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban’s Afghan government, signaling geopolitical realignments.

California’s Madre Fire explodes to 52,000 acres—state’s largest

Thousands flee wildfires on Greek island of Crete amid state of emergency

Wildfires devour large areas in California and Greece, triggering evacuations and raising concerns about fire control amidst record-breaking blazes.

ACLU sues over ICE detention tactics in Los Angeles

Trump administration launches hotline to report immigrant abuses

US political scene heats up over immigration enforcement with protests, lawsuits against ICE tactics, and increased federal agencies' enforcement efforts.

Drive-by shooting kills 4, injures 14 in Chicago’s River North

TikTokker charged in shooting of Marine veteran in Texas

Public safety and crime issues arise with spates of mass shootings, assaults, and gang-related violence across major U.S. cities including Chicago and New York.

Trump to send tariff letters to trading partners starting Friday

China, U.S. speed up trade deal implementation, commerce ministry says

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam featuring 20% tariff

Trade and tariff tensions shape global markets with Trump’s tariff letters imminent and trade deal talks with China and Vietnam progressing under close watch.

Trump draws outrage for antisemitic ‘shylock’ slur at rally

Fox News pushes for investigation of CNN over ICE-tracking app report

Controversies and scandals rip through the U.S. political and cultural landscape involving claims of antisemitic language, political backlash, and media disputes.

Astronomers spot third interstellar comet zipping through solar system

Experts say meteor pieces may have landed in Scottish Highlands

Natural phenomena and science alert as an interstellar comet is detected passing through and meteor debris fall reported in the Scottish Highlands.

U.S. stocks hit records on hot jobs report, economic optimism

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Trump tariff deadline nears

U.S. job additions defy slowing economy fears in June

Economic and market trends show steady job growth in the U.S., markets hit new records, and mixed signals in currency and inflation outlooks ahead of tariff deadlines.

North Korea to send up to 30,000 troops to reinforce Russia

Dutch defense minister: Russian chemical weapons use widespread in Ukraine

International security concerns rise with reports of North Korean troop deployments to Russia and accusations of chemical weapons use in Ukraine by Russia.

Supreme Court to hear landmark transgender athlete cases

NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani’s racial identity stirs political storm

Social and cultural debates spark as controversies around gender policies, political identity in education, and debates rage over sports and politics.