Iran war has cost U.S. $37.5-billion so far, Hegseth estimates in Senate hearing
U.S. Defense Secretary provides new estimate as he makes new funding request
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Zelensky names replacement military chief after mass protests in Ukraine
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, while Zelensky also offered a new post to…
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U.S. Senate committee advances Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead intelligence agencies
Narrow 9-8 approval sets up a floor vote on Clayton’s nomination, potentially early next week
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U.S. anti-discrimination agency proposes ending employer reporting of race, sex data
Companies have been required to annually submit data on the race and sex of their employees since 1966
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Israel builds earthen barrier inside Gaza Strip, further dividing Palestinian territory
The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip…
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France adopts sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France becomes first EU country to approve a blanket ban as concerns grow worldwide over harmful effects of digital…
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Murdered British politician Ann Widdecombe was hit repeatedly with hammer, prosecutor says
Joshua Kerry was charged Monday while in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder and acts of terror
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India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ protests continue a day after violent clashes with police
Movement demands educational reforms and government accountability, representing a rare public challenge to Prime…
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Israel is building a giant earthen barrier inside Gaza, further entrenching its division
Barrier separates the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory
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How does a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea hit energy markets?
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis will impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, they said on Monday, further throttling a…
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U.S. imposes new 50% tariffs on $20-billion worth of Canadian products
President Donald Trump unveiled 50-per-cent tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to…
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U.S. completes latest wave of strikes on Iran, overshadowing diplomatic efforts to salvage ceasefire
With negotiations and shipping largely stalled, both sides have sought to gain leverage by targeting civilian…
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U.S. continues Iran campaign as Houthis announce Saudi blockade
The U.S. military releases new footage of what it describes as attacks on Iranian military targets. Meanwhile, Yemen's…
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A look at life in Dagestan
Known for lawlessness and insurgencies, the mountainous republic in Russia also has a sporty, martial culture
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How a Hong Kong fire turned into the city’s deadliest inferno in decades
Authorities have charged seven people and two companies with dozens of offences related to the disaster, which killed…
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Andy Burnham announces tax cut to energy bills in first move as U.K. prime minister
Britain’s seventh leader in a decade wants to move quickly to improve living standards after years of stagnation
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Trump pledges help for Lebanon, says flights to U.S. can resume during meeting with president
Lebanon hopes the talks result in Israeli troops withdrawing from large swaths of southern Lebanon that they currently…
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Tate brothers fight extradition to the U.K., where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
Social media influencers appeared in federal court for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and are being held…
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Thrift store find Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket fetches over $89,000 at auction
Sotheby’s auction house valued the NBA finals-worn warmup jacket at up to $250,000
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Nicaragua’s President says no more elections as he aims to extend nearly 20-year rule
Daniel Ortega declared himself winner of the 2021 election after jailing all the candidates who could have beaten him
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Trump escalates trade war against Canada with threat to impose 50% tariffs
White House estimates the new levies would affect about 5 per cent of exports to the U.S., with no exemptions for…
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Trump announces 50% tariff on most Canadian goods over auto, alcohol and dairy disputes
President’s move could unleash fresh economic chaos, risking higher inflation and a further fraying of relations
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Darline Graham to run for full U.S. Senate term after replacing late brother Lindsey
Republican scramble to select new Senate nominee further complicated by Darline Graham’s entry
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U.S. FDA says it is still focused on Taylor Farms’ lettuce as parasite source despite faulty test
Health officials first said a test identified cyclospora on lettuce sample but a day later said the result was a false…
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Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines ambitious plans after taking office
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formally taken office, promising to tackle the cost-of-living crisis,…
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Funeral held for Mississippi teen who was found dead after boat trip
The Rev. Al Sharpton officiated the funeral for Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip…
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Mississippi community demands truth about death of Black teen killed on boating trip
Death of Nolan Wells following July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for…
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U.K. police charge man with murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
Widdecombe was found dead in her home on July 9 after sustaining what police described as serious injuries
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U.S. senators push for ICE accountability, roll out of body cameras after two fatal shootings
Demands follow two deadly shootings in which ICE officers shot and killed immigrants in Houston and Maine
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Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots
Albertans will also be asked to weigh in on questions of constitutional and immigration reform, as well as if the…
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Carney offered to double oil exports to U.S. as part of potential deal, Hoekstra says
Two cabinet officials were eager about the pitch, but Trump held them back, according to the U.S. ambassador
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Hamas names top negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader
Al-Hayya succeeds Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat with Israeli forces in October, 2024
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U.S. military identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan during Iranian strikes
17 service members have been killed in the war with Iran
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How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea threatens global energy supplies
Yemen sits on the Bab el-Mandeb strait and closing that would open up a new front in the energy crisis and Iran’s…
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Andy Burnham appointed Britain’s prime minister
Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday (July 20), promising to "rewire" the nation…
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Supporters of Cockroach movement gather in New Delhi to demand resignation of education minister
Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach movement gathered Monday to march to India's Parliament, demanding…
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