US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank for Bitcoin Transfers to IRGC
The Treasury Department accuses the exchange of facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin transfers to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Demonstrators gathered outside the performing arts venue to voice opposition to potential demolition.
Divergence, source breadth, recency and a broader regional mix.
A coalition filed a lawsuit in Washington D.C. challenging the deployment of immigration agents to polling places.
Prime Minister will not speak at the 81st session, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to address the assembly.
Washington state House candidate admitted to drinking wine and declined sobriety tests.
Ottawa declines to join European condemnation of Ankara's actions while pursuing a trade deal.
An agreement could see 31 tons of gold moved from the Bank of England to the US Federal Reserve.
Hearing to focus on privacy concerns related to AI-powered cameras and license plate readers.
Rattée is the 10th MLA to depart the party, citing leadership issues and internal investigations.
The Treasury Department accuses the exchange of facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin transfers to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Lee Jae-myung also confirmed Seoul will not send troops to intervene in the Iran war.
Demonstrators gathered outside the performing arts venue to voice opposition to potential demolition.
US Representative cites concerns over potential use of munitions in populated areas.
US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate AI-related crimes but will not be a regulatory body for the technology. He accused Democrats of using the AI debate to influence the midterm elections and prefers a restrained approach to enforcement actions against AI companies.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York. The meeting, expected to take place at the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on international issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.

A federal judge has blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies of former President Donald Trump. The judge stated the issues underlying the case remain relevant, despite the administration's claims the fund is defunct.

In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.

Russian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev has been designated a 'foreign agent' by the Ministry of Justice. The designation subjects individuals to strict regulations and income limitations. Zvyagintsev's recent film 'Minotaur' won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
The unsolved death of Joli Truelson in 1972 is being re-examined. An exhumation may provide new answers, with the case recently featured on The Vault podcast.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on eight Cuban companies and three military officers. The companies are linked to mineral exploitation, including nickel extraction, and military research and development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions aim to prevent Cuban resources from sustaining the security apparatus.

Hundreds of Jewish students, parents, and alumni gathered outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence to protest his rhetoric regarding Israel and Zionism. The event occurred amid a rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the city.

A US federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed for the rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own. The court ruled that migrants must be given an opportunity to raise safety concerns before such deportations.
The United States is reportedly considering delaying announcements on significant arms sales to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the APEC and G20 summits, with implications for defence firms and diplomatic relations.

President Donald Trump is hosting over 100 hunters and outdoor industry leaders for a White House dinner where he is expected to sign executive orders aimed at expanding access to public lands and waterways. The orders will also reverse certain Biden-era restrictions, including those on lead ammunition.

Republican House hopeful Joseph Arminio was expelled from a candidate forum in Wilmington after repeatedly using male pronouns for Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride. Moderator Ken Grant warned him, the crowd booed, and his microphone was shut off before he left the stage.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.

An Ontario judge has denied Tamara Lich's request to travel internationally for work, citing concerns that it would undermine her sentence for her role in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests. Lich sought permission for interviews, a book tour, and speaking engagements.

Federal officials have acknowledged that President Donald Trump's planned 250-foot arch will cause unavoidable harm to historic sites, including Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. Despite these concerns, they maintain the project must proceed at its proposed location.

Seven months after the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, a gun control advocacy group is calling for transparency from the RCMP regarding the firearms used. PolySeSouvient has written to the commissioner requesting specific details about the weapons involved.

An analysis from a Democratic-aligned voting rights group indicates that efforts to limit mail-in voting could disproportionately affect Democratic voters. This finding aligns with previous statements by Donald Trump regarding the partisan implications of mail-in voting.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, that denied birthright citizenship to children of foreign diplomats. This action followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited a previous order, impacting Trump's campaign promises on citizenship.
Navdeep Bains, a former federal cabinet minister, appeared on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast. He is widely considered the leading candidate to become the next leader of Ontario's Liberal Party.

A Department of Justice report has sharply criticized an FBI memo that linked "radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology" to domestic violent extremism. The report found the memo to be a "grave failure" and an "abuse of power," while the FBI had initiated the investigation based on an individual with violent online posts.