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Politics · Middle EastEU joins US sanctions campaign against Iran
The European Union has officially joined the U.S.-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' sanctions campaign against Iran, announced U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Iran's foreign ministry called the move 'economic terrorism.' U.S. Central Command reported actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Politics · United StatesEmerson Poll: Democrats Lead by Eight on Generic Ballot, Rubio Outperforms Vance in 2028 Tests
An Emerson College Polling survey finds Democrats leading Republicans 51-43 on the generic congressional ballot. Marco Rubio outperforms JD Vance in 2028 presidential matchups, while Pete Buttigieg leads both by five points. President Trump’s job approval stands at 40%, with 23% of voters identifying as Democratic Socialists of America supporters.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration ends NOAA support for Arctic Report Card, plans $900m White House projects
The Trump administration will no longer fund the Arctic Report Card, an annual NOAA publication documenting Arctic warming since 2006. Separately, records show plans to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, funded through redirected agency budgets and private donations.
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Politics · UkraineUS House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
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Politics · Latin America124 environmental defenders killed globally in 2025, report finds
A report documented 124 killings of land and environmental defenders worldwide in 2025. Latin America was the region with the highest number of deaths, making up 85% of the global total. Colombia and Brazil reported the most killings.
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Politics · United StatesTrump alleges 'Democrat Plot' in assassination attempt
Donald Trump alleged the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, was a 'Democratic Plot' to remove him from the election. The FBI has found no connections between the suspect and others, and Trump offered no evidence for his claim.
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Politics · United StatesFBI has new information on Trump assassination attempt attacker
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the FBI has new information regarding the attacker in the 2024 attempt on Donald Trump's life. Trump claimed on social media that the assassination attempt was a "Democrat plot" to remove him from the election, though investigations concluded the shooter acted alone.
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Politics · United StatesNew FBI documents detail Trump assassin Thomas Crooks' background
Newly released FBI documents offer further insight into Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. The records, obtained by the Senate Judiciary Committee, include interviews with Crooks' father and describe his withdrawn personality and growing interest in weapons.
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Politics · United StatesGloria Steinem, feminist leader, dies at 92 amid abortion rights backlash
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem died at 92. Her life's work advocating for reproductive rights and women's equality has seen significant victories, but also a powerful backlash, particularly following the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Politics · United StatesChampagne to meet Bessent at G20 finance meetings
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is scheduled to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the G20 finance ministers' meetings. The meeting comes after trade talks between the two countries broke down.
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Politics · United StatesEx-staffer for Mike Collins posted KKK and Nazi imagery
Preston Parra, a former staffer for Republican Mike Collins, posted images including a swastika and himself in Ku Klux Klan-like regalia on social media. Parra also used an anti-Black slur and posted the phrase 'White Power'. He described himself as a 'twink fascist' and claimed his posts were 'satirical'.
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Politics · United StatesTrump declares national emergency over US power grid
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning the US electricity grid. The executive order prohibits the use of certain foreign-made components in power generation and transmission facilities, citing potential security vulnerabilities.
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Supreme Court to rule on Trump White House ballroom after preservationists sue
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether construction of Donald Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom can proceed after a preservation group sued, arguing the project violates federal law. The administration claims it is a military complex exempt from congressional approval.
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Politics · United StatesAlabama holds special primaries after Supreme Court redistricting order
Alabama voters in four congressional districts cast ballots in special primaries on 11 August 2026 after Governor Kay Ivey postponed the contests following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The new map, effective in 2027, eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, altering electoral dynamics.
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Politics · United StatesAppeals court dismisses ghost gun rule lawsuit
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by California and the Giffords advocacy group challenging a Biden administration rule on ghost guns. The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not sufficiently demonstrate harm from the regulation, deeming alleged damages speculative.
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PoliticsGreek PM Mitsotakis to announce €2bn in economic support measures
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to announce over €2 billion in economic relief measures, including tax breaks, pay rises, and pension increases. The package, equivalent to 1% of GDP, aims to boost incomes and will be implemented across 2026 and 2027.
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Politics · United StatesOpposition to AI Data Centers Builds Across Partisan Lines
Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers is growing across the United States, uniting disparate groups like conservative farmers and environmentalists against labor leaders. Concerns range from farmland loss and water depletion to rising electricity costs, with some communities enacting moratoriums.
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PoliticsGreek politicians clash over Madonna's Corfu birthday visit
US pop star Madonna's birthday celebration on the Greek island of Corfu has become a point of contention between two Greek politicians. Progressive MP Elena Akrita complained about alleged special arrangements, while Conservative Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defended the visit's value for tourism.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon Hires Conservative Veterans as Influencers
The Pentagon has hired conservative military veterans with significant online followings into government positions. These individuals are reportedly amplifying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's viewpoints and challenging critics of the Trump administration. The State Department is also funding a $11 million initiative to counter Chinese influence.
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Politics · United StatesFlock Cameras Face Privacy Backlash Across US Counties
Several US counties are reviewing contracts with Flock Safety after privacy breaches, including misidentified plates and unauthorised tracking. The company is tightening rules for law enforcement use, while cameras have been vandalised in Colorado. Opposition includes abortion activists, though no left-rated outlet covered the story.
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