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Andy Burnham says he will name his cabinet Monday after formally becoming prime minister, making appointments his first governing test.

California's billionaire tax could raise tens of billions temporarily while reducing annual income-tax revenue if residents leave.

A reported $100,000 green card bond is not final policy. Public-charge law permits bonds, but the proposed scale remains unconfirmed.

Trump released election-integrity documents, but the files describe vulnerabilities and data access without establishing that votes were changed.

Trump removed court-appointed Seattle US attorney Roger Rogoff within an hour, reopening disputes over vacancies, removal power and office leadership.

Starmer’s final Kyiv visit highlights UK military funding, coalitions and contracts designed to continue after he leaves office.

Trump rejected a reported ICE pause on most vehicle stops, but agents still need specific, articulable facts supporting reasonable suspicion.

Todd Blanche said a $1.776 billion DOJ fund was no longer operating, but no public document explains how its settlement obligations were ended.

A Lords committee proposes phasing an age-80 retirement rule from 2029 to 2034 and requiring members to attend 20% of sittings.

Reform UK promises round-the-clock security for MPs, but has not published who qualifies, what protection means or how a reported £100 million would be spent.

Tommy Robinson deleted and corrected a false claim about Glasgow father Quroum Beg, but copies remain and no formal legal outcome has followed.

Keir Starmer’s final PMQs did not end his authority. He remains prime minister until he resigns and the King formally appoints a successor.

Only 53% of emerging English local plans require cooling or ventilation strategies despite widespread climate objectives.

The Reflecting Pool was drained for cleanup and repairs while a federal vandalism case covers one alleged act of damage.

Trump sharply reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante while ending the formal Bears Ears tribal commission structure.

The FBI is investigating a fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, where video, vehicle evidence and witness accounts may decide the case.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma appeared in Johannesburg as South Africa begins extradition proceedings linked to three UK murder charges.

PSNI has opened a murder investigation after three relatives were found dead in a Ballymena family home.

Andy Burnham secured 349 Labour MP nominations, closing the leadership ballot and putting him on course to become prime minister.

A federal judge voided Trump’s IRS settlement, finding no genuine adversarial case and referring lawyers for possible discipline.

Barrett and Kagan will defend a $920.9 million court-security request as threats against federal judges rise.

Whistleblowers allege rushed Kennedy Center repairs, no-bid contracts and cosmetic spending as a Senate inquiry seeks records by July 23.

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Trump role now touches a Carroll appeal as a firm partner moves into a senior Justice Department post.

UAE air defenses responded to Iranian missiles and drones after new U.S. strikes, while officials said the country remained stable.

Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief illness, opening questions over his Senate seat, ballot place and committee role.

Mitch McConnell remains absent after a June hospitalization as the Senate returns for defense and government funding work.

Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers blocked his West Bank convoy for over an hour before police reopened the road.

MPs told DWP to identify people given inflated State Pension forecasts and publish a compensation plan with a clear timetable.

The Justice Department warned Milwaukee not to enforce its mask ban against federal agents, setting up a constitutional fight.

Trump’s new endangered species rule removes habitat destruction from the federal definition of harm, setting up a major court fight.

Trump will let a bipartisan housing bill become law without signing it after tying his refusal to the SAVE America Act.

Navy guidance now limits medical shaving waivers to one year under Hegseth’s military grooming policy.

The Trump administration is using funding conditions and DOJ warnings to pressure states over election rules before the midterms.

Victor Marx won Colorado’s GOP governor nomination, setting up a general-election race against Democrat Phil Weiser.

Trump dismissed the remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the federal election-support agency in limbo before the midterms.

White House column restoration has drawn new scrutiny as scaffolding and tarp cover the historic North Portico.

U.S. strikes on Iran and Iranian fire toward Gulf states have put the Hormuz ceasefire under renewed pressure.

Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation he denies, forcing Democrats into a replacement process.

The U.S. launched another strike round against Iranian targets as Hormuz shipping risk hit oil markets.

Economists are urging Andy Burnham to consider a single levy replacing income tax, National Insurance and other key taxes.

Trump plans to seek Supreme Court rehearing after losing his birthright citizenship order case.

The Air Force rescinded 135 technical sergeant promotions after an outdated scoring key corrupted a security forces test list.

Trump left the NATO summit claiming unity after fights over spending, Iran, Spain and Ukraine support.

A federal judge cleared release of about $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after Trump’s Supreme Court petition failed.

Trump’s switch from the Qatari-origin Air Force One jet to an older aircraft raised fresh security questions.

Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP and will seek re-election while donation questions remain unresolved.

Trump threatened to cut trade with Spain over NATO spending, but EU trade rules complicate any direct move.

The U.S. struck more than 80 Iranian targets after vessel attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

Obama Center museum tickets are available for timed-entry visits, while most of the campus stays free.

Russian fuel shortages are widening as refinery damage and wartime logistics hit domestic supply.

Stockport Council moved to acquire 72/74 Wellington Road South for the next Stockport Exchange phases.

A former Pfizer headquarters tower in Midtown Manhattan remains unstable after buckling columns forced mass evacuations, officials say.

A Paris court ruling due Tuesday could bar Marine Le Pen from France's 2027 presidential race, potentially clearing the way for Jordan Bardella.

An easyJet flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam declared an emergency and diverted to Hamburg after a rapid descent over German airspace.

Climate scientists say recent heat waves have exceeded their own models, with a 2023 temperature anomaly still not fully explained.

Democratic leaders pulled endorsements from Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation, which he denies.

Trump’s NATO defence spending demands are back in focus as allies head to the Ankara summit under pressure to show credible plans.

New USCIS policies in 2026 have made marriage-based green cards far more demanding, with mandatory interviews and expanded vetting.

Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans will keep pushing the SAVE America Act after a House GOP revolt.

A plan for Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One to transfer to his presidential library after office is drawing renewed ethics scrutiny.

Jacqueline Smith, the fired Stars and Stripes ombudsman, is suing the Pentagon, alleging retaliation for defending the paper's independence.

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge as Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display concluded, with no injuries reported.

Andy Burnham is reportedly considering lowering the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m, a move that would affect more than 150,000 homeowners.

Nigel Farage denies breaking Commons rules after reports alleged undeclared benefits from ally George Cottrell.

Forensic testing is underway on a disputed will in Tony Hsieh's estate case, after investigators found no evidence its signers exist.

A van driver died and two people were hurt after a coach and van collided on the A40 near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire's third fatal crash in two weeks.

Find 4th of July fireworks near you and check local schedules, Twin Cities events, weather and safety rules.

Two people died and a third was injured after a dispute escalated into gunfire at Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan.

Fifa reversed a plan to move England's World Cup match against Mexico six hours earlier after pushback from both football associations.

Mexico City is doubling security and capping crowds at the Angel of Independence after four fans died celebrating a World Cup win.

Andy Burnham said there is "some room" for tax movement, floating higher warehouse rates to fund pub and high street cuts.

Court of Appeal judges rejected Ansreen Bukhari's bid to cut her 26-year sentence for the A46 double murder.

Police criticised the timing of a 5am pub hours change for England’s World Cup match against Mexico.

A dangerous heat dome is pushing temperatures toward all-time July 4th records across the eastern US, with heat index values reaching 115F.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett backed Trump-aligned outcomes in 10 of 13 major rulings this term, but three breaks drew fierce conservative backlash.

Iran is holding dayslong funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the February strikes that started the 2026 Iran war.

Trump kicks off America's 250th Independence Day weekend at Mount Rushmore before headlining a Salute to America event amid a DC extreme heat alert.

Trump frequently takes contradictory positions on major issues. Analysts are split on whether it's a deliberate negotiating tactic or a credibility risk.

The NRC has proposed eliminating the ALARA radiation protection standard, part of a broader Trump administration push to speed up nuclear reactor construction.

Kyle Sanchez remains jailed after prosecutors played 911 call evidence in the Amanda Roark murder case in Tampa.

Two people died when a light aircraft on a flight experience crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex, police say.

Teachers in England will get a 3.5% pay rise from September and 3% the year after, with schools funding part of the cost from existing budgets.

Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving Burnham a defence spending gap after £15bn investment plan.

Trump set to debut Qatari-gifted Air Force One on North Dakota trip amid cost and ethics scrutiny.

Fordingbridge rape victim speaks ahead of Court of Appeal review into non-custodial sentences.

Red Arrows to get new jets as UK defence plan funds Hawk replacement and jet trainer system.

The Air Force revealed its B-2 stealth bomber can fire anti-ship missiles after a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026 in the Pacific.

The White House routed a $500 million no-bid contract for Trump's East Wing ballroom through an office exempt from competitive bidding rules.

Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to send House members home early after GOP hardliners tanked a procedural vote over an elections overhaul bill.

Construction has begun on a new White House helipad near the South Portico, funded in part by a $5 million donation from Lockheed Martin.

A federal judge ruled HUD's overhaul of a $4 billion homelessness program was arbitrary and capricious, the latest defeat in an ongoing legal battle.

A heat dome will push dangerous, potentially record-setting temperatures across the US through the July 4 weekend, forecasters warn.

Detroit City Council narrowly voted 5-4 to extend its ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract through March 2027 despite privacy concerns.

The Supreme Court dealt Trump defeats on birthright citizenship and tariffs, but its rulings still expanded presidential power overall.

Supreme Court will decide if Connecticut and Cook County bans on AR-15s violate the Second Amendment, with arguments set for fall.

Zoe Marie Dixon dies after Merthyr Tydfil assault as police treat case as domestic-related homicide.

Supreme Court upholds Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender women in female school sports.

Burnham plans to work from Manchester as PM through a new No 10 North unit.

Supreme Court gives Trump one major win but blocks him in three other high-profile legal fights.

Refugees could be told to repay asylum support costs under new UK immigration bill plans.

Domestic killers could face longer jail terms under UK plans to close a murder sentencing gap.

Defence Investment Plan puts drones and autonomous systems at the centre of UK military spending.

A 26-year-old man was airlifted to Glasgow after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A714 near Wigtown.

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s final appeal in E Jean Carroll civil sex abuse and defamation case.

Supreme Court allows states to count late-arriving mail ballots if postmarked by Election Day.

UK Navy shifts from Type 83 destroyer plans to drone-enabled Common Combat Vessels.

Edwin Poots rejects cover-up claims after questions over concerns raised before Jeffrey Donaldson led DUP.

Craig Williams admits election betting offence after placing bets on the 2024 general election date.

David Steiner mail ballot policy draws scrutiny after USPS proposal and Senate testimony on voter lists.

Gareth Stephenson inquest finds drug-impaired driving before fatal A470 crash in Powys.

Electric Forest newborn death investigated after police say infant remains were found in a festival camping restroom.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz revealed that more than 1 million Obamacare enrollees lack Social Security numbers, raising major fraud concerns.

A 22-year-old woman is in a life-threatening condition after a crash in Fallowfield, with three people arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Trump election rules pushback surges as critics challenge proposed changes to midterms and voting policies amid rising search interest.

Edmonton police shot and killed a 59-year-old man after a series of alleged hit-and-runs and assaults with a blunt object in southwest Edmonton.

Michael Uncles, 59, nearly four times the drink-drive limit, crashed into a police van and seriously injured two officers in Cardiff.

A 14-year-old drowned in a Florida City lake on June 27. A diver found him unresponsive. A second 14-year-old was airlifted to hospital in critical condition.

Four dead in Kentucky flash flooding as rescue teams worked and a Bullitt County dam embankment partially failed. More rain expected Saturday night.

Trump has unveiled a limited-edition 'Patriot Passport' featuring his portrait, marking America's 250th anniversary of independence.

Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director, a surprise pick who would be new to the federal agency.

Two 17-year-olds from Cardiff have been detained in Thailand, with South Wales Police investigating the circumstances of their trip.

Billionaire Leon Black walked out of a House Oversight Committee hearing on Jeffrey Epstein after refusing to answer questions about NDAs.

A small plane crashed into Beijing's 109-story CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people, as footage of the incident was scrubbed online.

West Midlands Police logged 4,638 crimes mentioning TikTok between 2023 and 2025, including 274 victims under 13, new FOI data shows.

Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death and fled to Scotland to escape rape charges, died in a Utah hospital on June 25 after choosing to stop medical treatment.

Poland's Powroty website is advising citizens to claim UK Jobseeker's Allowance before leaving — a right negotiated under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

Police suspect Amy Steadman killed her daughter and grandchildren — a handwritten note and poisoning evidence were found in the Mechanicville apartment.

Ukraine sent 660 drones across 12 Russian regions and Crimea overnight — its biggest attack of the war, hours after Zelenskyy declared a 40-day escalation.

All four military branches have reinstated flu vaccine requirements for recruits after an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base sickened 275 trainees.

Supreme Court ruled 6-3 asylum seekers on the Mexican side haven't "arrived" in the US — then Alito and Sotomayor clashed publicly from the bench.

100+ Florida laws take effect July 1 — from renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump to Missy's Law, closing the bond gap that let a killer walk free.

New ICAO rules from March 2026 restrict power banks on flights. Here's what changed and what summer holiday travellers need to know before boarding.

South East Water has introduced an immediate hosepipe ban across Kent, affecting over 850,000 customers as a record heatwave drains supplies.

A day after rebuking Trump on Iran, the Senate reversed course and blocked a similar war powers measure, after Cassidy and Paul switched votes.

Callum Kerr, a father from Warrington, died after being restrained by passengers on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca. GMP has launched an assault investigation.

Back-to-back earthquakes above magnitude 7 struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami warnings for Puerto Rico.

New DWP powers letting courts ban drivers who refuse to repay benefit debts have come into force, as part of a wider welfare debt crackdown.

The Sixth Circuit ruled Michigan doesn't have to give the DOJ its unredacted voter rolls — the first appellate loss in a 30-state voter data campaign.

Trump opened the Great American State Fair on the National Mall after artists withdrew and the opening night was rebranded as a presidential rally.

A three-year review found 520 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or death at Nottingham's NHS trust, prompting calls for a public inquiry.

West Midlands Railway has suspended trains between Nuneaton and Leamington after a buckled rail, with bus services now in operation.

A house fire on Riverside Place in Barry has closed the A4055 Cardiff Road in both directions as crews tackle the blaze.

Trump ordered the DOJ to immediately investigate oil companies over alleged price gouging, saying pump prices aren't falling fast enough despite cheaper crude.

Wales' new constitution minister admitted the Welsh Government has lost public trust, as opposition leaders accused his party of a "constitutional obsession."

Six people convicted of murdering Joanne Penney showed little reaction as a judge handed down sentences totaling more than 150 years.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution against Trump's Iran war for the first time, passing 50-48 with four Republicans crossing over.

Florida joined 16 other states and a trade group suing California over a law forcing nationwide changes to plastic packaging.

A heavily pregnant woman punched her sister-in-law in a Newport street, a court heard, before her partner drove a car into the victim.

The last eight Americans quarantined for six weeks after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have left a specialized Nebraska facility.

A police pursuit that began in Miramar ended in Miami Lakes, where the suspect jumped into a lake and hid under a dock before being caught.

Trump touted falling oil prices and job growth during a Pennsylvania visit, as his administration faces low approval ratings ahead of the midterms.

The House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 358-32, capping institutional investor home purchases and sending the bill to Trump.

Gen. Chris Donahue, widely known as the last US soldier out of Afghanistan, is stepping down amid a wave of senior Pentagon departures.

A federal appeals court has allowed nationwide fast-track deportations to resume, bypassing court hearings.

DHS proposes raising Form N-400 to $1,330 and Form N-336 to $1,475, ending low-income discounts and fee waivers. Military members stay exempt.

Georgia passed SB-3EX Tuesday, delaying the QR code ballot tabulation ban to 2028 and scaling back a hand recount requirement to races within 0.5% margins.

Jurors in the Riad Bouchaker trial saw garda interview footage in which the accused said the children he allegedly attacked did nothing to deserve it.

Edjan Rocha, 38, surrendered for the June 19 Santa Ana hit-and-run that killed cyclist Francois Primeau, 60, near Standard and Warner avenues.

ICE arrested ex-Illinois teacher Giovanna Moreno Occhipinti for allegedly driving gunmen in a 2024 Tren de Aragua Chicago shooting that killed three.

Bomb disposal teams were called to a Chorley street after a suspected grenade was found, following a car stop that began with a BB gun pointed at police.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have surpassed 1,000, with 254 deaths, as health officials warn the outbreak's peak may still be ahead.

The Trump administration is threatening to withhold homeland security funds unless states overhaul voting systems and adopt a citizenship verification database.

A three-alarm fire at a warehouse in Jamaica, Queens has drawn 192 FDNY and EMS personnel. One firefighter has sustained minor injuries.

The Met Office has issued a rare red "danger to life" heat warning as temperatures threaten to hit 40C in London, with parts of Europe already past that mark.

Three men died after a fire engulfed a pavilion on New Zealand Way in White City, west London, as 100 firefighters and 15 engines tackled the blaze.

Norse Atlantic is increasing its Manchester to Bangkok service to four weekly flights from December, after more than 10,000 passengers flew the route.

Schools in Wales are urging parents to send children with water, hats, and sunscreen as an amber extreme heat warning forecasts 35°C next week.

One person died and several others were hospitalized after a house fire in North Lauderdale early Saturday. The cause remains under investigation.

More than 140 households have launched legal action against Enovert over nuisance odours from Hafod Landfill in Wrexham, Wales.

Glasgow City Council says it would cost £1 billion to repair the city's heritage buildings, far more than the current £25-30 million annual funding.

A new Fox News poll found only 25% of US voters trust the federal government, the lowest level in more than two decades of polling.

King Charles said he is "greatly saddened" by the Bedford train crash that killed a driver and injured dozens, as new eyewitness accounts emerge.

The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public June 19, 2026, in Chicago's Jackson Park, more than a decade after it was first announced.

Thameslink launched a £3.6 million refresh of 115 trains after public ownership — polishing 46km of carriage exteriors by year-end.

Trump's $200M White House ballroom cleared planning approval but still faces legal challenges over funding and design.

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election June 18, positioning himself to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership and Downing Street.

Roscosmos may decommission the ISS module that's been leaking air for seven years, after a tense standoff with NASA over a risky drilling plan.

Trump signed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding at the Palace of Versailles on June 17, starting a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent nuclear deal.

The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Central Texas on June 18, with heat index values of 113–118°F expected across 27 counties.

Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of US forces in Europe at NATO Brussels, calling allies "shameful" for denying Iran base access.

Ukraine launched its largest ever drone attack on Moscow on June 18, hitting the Kapotnya oil refinery for the second time in a week with 194 drones downed.

France and the UK signed a £662m deal in April 2026. French police now have new authority to intercept taxi boats — and Channel crossings have dropped 40%.

Trump moved to cancel Jay Clayton's DNI confirmation hearing on June 17, demanding FISA reauthorization be tied to a voter ID bill.

Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf shipping risks push naval and energy markets into emergency coordination.

Trump Iran deal enters second stage as G7 remarks put nuclear terms, Hormuz shipping and congressional review in focus.

Trump says Syria could handle Hezbollah if Israel cannot, putting Lebanon at the center of new Middle East pressure.

Canada is asking some newly recognized citizens to surrender citizenship certificates as officials reopen reviews tied to Bill C-3 ancestry claims.

Trump arrives at the G7 in France with months of documented public insults against five of the six other leaders.

Newsom DOJ investigation expands after Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of directing federal scrutiny against him and his wife.

Eric Trump denies White House UFC cheating claims after Daniel Cormier screenshots are deleted and disputed as AI-generated.

Labour Reform warning deepens as UNISON’s Andrea Egan says the party risks losing workers without drastic change.

The UK government has objected to Thames Water's creditor rescue deal, moving Britain's biggest water utility closer to temporary nationalisation.

Eight killed after a B-52 Stratofortress crashed at 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base during a radar test mission.

The Supreme Court rejected Carter Page’s effort to revive his lawsuit against James Comey over FBI surveillance tied to the Russia investigation.

Israeli strikes on Beirut and Hezbollah rocket fire are threatening a fragile U.S.-Iran diplomatic framework backed by President Trump.

New laws, court fights and printer restrictions are escalating the national battle over ghost guns and printable firearms in 2026.

Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Sunday morning, renewing attention on the Kentucky Republican’s health and Senate role.

Donald Trump’s approval rating is slipping in new June 2026 polls as inflation, tariff concerns and immigration battles reshape voter sentiment.

Trump says the US-Iran peace deal is "scheduled to be signed" Sunday and the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately. Iran's foreign ministry says not yet.

The National Park Service has been ordered to restore removed historical signs after federal review and mounting political pressure over interpretation changes.

Senate Democrats blocked FISA renewal, letting the surveillance law lapse Saturday in protest of Trump appointing Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief.

Bernie Sanders AI plan proposes public ownership stakes in major AI companies, escalating the fight over wealth, labor and control.

USAID closeout fund fight grows as billions reserved for shutdown costs raise new questions over foreign aid and health programs.

Trump turns 80 on June 14 with a White House UFC event planned. He told Dr. Oz he's "not happy" about the milestone.

Workers began removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Center after a court order. A judge ruled only Congress can rename it.

No winner declared in Peru's 2026 runoff. Sánchez leads Fujimori 50.10% to 49.90% with ~95% counted — final result could take weeks.

Pakistan confirms a final text of the US-Iran MOU has been reached. Trump says a deal signing could happen this weekend in Europe with VP Vance attending.

Extreme heat warnings are expanding across the US as dangerous temperatures and humidity prompt urgent health alerts ahead of the weekend heatwave.

Zapopan is trending after renewed international scrutiny over cartel violence, disappearances and security concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Tornadoes hit the Midwest as storms near Chicago caused damage, power outages and major travel disruption across several states.

El Niño watch conditions are returning in 2026 as climate agencies warn of possible heatwaves, floods and global weather disruption.

Pentagon locked down June 11 after air quality alert. Hazmat teams responding. Multiple floors evacuated.

Papal diplomacy is regaining global influence in 2026 as the Vatican expands its role in conflict mediation, migration and international politics.

Kharg Island tensions are putting global oil markets and Gulf shipping routes under renewed geopolitical pressure in 2026.

John Healey resigns as UK Defence Secretary after disputes over military spending and NATO readiness inside Keir Starmer’s government.

Oregon, Washington and North Carolina have declined Trump's Great American State Fair opening June 25 on the National Mall. Costs and partisan concerns cited.

States are reviewing postal voting rules ahead of the 2026 elections as officials focus on ballot deadlines and verification standards.

Samuel Alito faces renewed Supreme Court ethics scrutiny as recusal questions intensify before major 2026 rulings.

Severe thunderstorm watch warns of 80 mph wind gusts, hail and tornado risk across parts of the Upper Midwest.

Immigration bill passes House in 214-212 vote, sending $70B ICE and Border Patrol funding to Trump.

Nancy Lacore advances to SC-01 runoff after South Carolina’s Democratic primary, making Nancy Mace’s open seat a national test.

Nevada elections 2026 are drawing national attention as competitive primaries reshape the governor’s race and congressional battles.

Search interest in the Austin Metcalf verdict is surging as courtroom discussions and social media reactions intensify online.

Extreme heat watches are expanding across multiple US states as dangerous temperatures raise health and infrastructure concerns.

Strait of Hormuz oil leaks are raising fears over tanker disruptions, oil prices and global energy market volatility in 2026.

Secret Cabinet Office dossier reveals £28bn in UK taxpayer money went to terrorists, Russia and criminals. Buried by previous government. Full breakdown.

US Army Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz. Both crew rescued. Trump says pilots are fine as Iran-Israel ceasefire frays.

Judge Leo Sorokin rules Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax and must be vacated. Major win for US tech companies and foreign skilled workers.

00 firefighters are battling a massive recycling centre fire in Bermondsey. Smoke is visible across London, disrupting trains. Residents must close windows.

Heat advisory active June 8 across Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and more. Heat index hits 100-110°F. Who is affected and how to stay safe from heat stroke today.

Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear storage on June 7. Radiation levels stable. Zelensky calls it nuclear terrorism. IAEA to inspect.

Peru's 2026 presidential runoff pits Keiko Fujimori against leftist Roberto Sánchez. Results are being counted from the June 7 election.

Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt for 2nd in the LA Mayor race. Karen Bass leads at 35% and heads to November runoff.

Trump stormed off Meet the Press after Kristen Welker fact-checked his Jan 6 and election fraud claims. "Let's call it quits. Thank you, darling."

Day 97 of the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Iran fires missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Only 10 ships transit daily vs 95 baseline. Oil markets on edge.

SoFi Stadium workers voted 96% to authorize a strike days before the World Cup. 2,000 workers could walk out before USA vs Paraguay on June 12. Full story.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils a $250 bill mockup featuring Trump's face. It would be the first living person on US currency in over 150 years.

David Lammy publicly backs Keir Starmer as UK PM faces 95+ Labour MPs calling for his resignation. Wes Streeting enters leadership race. Full breakdown inside.

Trump shuts down 900 deep-sea ocean monitors tracking hurricanes, earthquakes and climate. Scientists warn of an irreparable blind spot for the US.

US District Judge Myong Joun blocks the Trump administration's attempts to tie billions in federal SNAP food stamp funding to state policy conditions.

Democrat Xavier Becerra secures his spot in the November general election for California governor, mounting an underdog primary victory to face Steve Hilton.

Federal Judge John McConnell blocks Trump's immigration freeze for 39 countries. Green cards, asylum and work permits must resume immediately, court rules.

Global leaders clash over maritime boundaries and plastic waste as the UN prepares to release the Third World Ocean Assessment Report. Full scoop.

A pristine 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am burst into flames at an Abingdon Tesco petrol station. US tourist and locals save the day. Full story.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has publicly broken with Trump over a $1.8B anti-weaponization fund, Bill Pulte as DNI, and more. Here's the full story.

California primary results: Becerra and Hilton lead the governor's race, Katie Porter concedes, Karen Bass advances in LA mayor race.