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JD Vance’s first Olympic appearance unfolds with more photo-ops than protests

Amid officials’ concern about vocal crowd reactions against the US, the vice-president’s visit to a hockey game felt closer to theater than geopolitics

The Guardian - US

Turpin children awarded $13.5 million after horror abuse by foster family

The six children were rescued along with seven other siblings from the Perris, California, home of their parents in 2018

The Independent UK

Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer

US president says deal, which he previously described as act of ‘great stupidity’, was ‘best’ PM could make

The Guardian - UK

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Minneapolis man ‘coming for’ ICE charged with threatening and cyberstalking officers

Attorney General Pamela Bondi said he “encouraged bloodshed in the streets”

The Independent UK

World Cup host city mandates face masks as measles outbreak spreads

Classes have also been suspended at 15 schools

The Independent UK

Turns out, Tulsi Gabbard’s investigation into voting machine hacks didn’t expose foreign interference

The investigation backfired spectacularly.

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Trump offers contradictory account of Tulsi Gabbard presence at FBI raid in Georgia

Shifting explanations of Gabbard’s presence at election center intensifies scrutiny of role she played in operation

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Trump administration issues rule that makes it easier to fire federal workers

New rule would strip job safeguards for 50,000 federal employees and change how whistleblowers are protected

The Guardian - US

Three Takeaways From U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Win vs. Czechia in Olympic Opener

It was a dominant showing for the United States.

Sports Illustrated

Eight current and former Toronto police arrested in organized crime inquiry

Investigation exposes ‘corrosive’ reach of organized crime in Canada, with links to bribes, drug trade and a murder plot

The Guardian - US

'Happy to eat your share of samosas': MAGA influencer slams pastor for speaking up for Indians

The city council meeting of Frisco Tuesday turned acrimonious with the H-1B issue and the 'Indian takeover' of Texas, triggering a major social media debate. Many Frisco residents spoke about how they are happy living with Indian immigrants; some voices came out as extreme. MAGA influencer Kaylee Campbell, who was…

The Times of India

Epstein Files: New email shows Ghislaine Maxwell explains controversial photo of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre

Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre. The document, exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein as allegations intensified, contradicts earlier denials, fuels scrutiny of Andrew’s account, and has been seized on…

The Times of India

Possibility of US ever selling Australia nuclear submarines is increasingly remote, Aukus critics say

Malcolm Turnbull says government is ‘engaged in an exercise of denial’, as defence minister insists $368bn deal is ‘full steam ahead’

The Guardian - AU

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms

The Guardian - UK

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‘Not American enough’: Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash over daughter’s 'Hindu' name Savithri

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faced online criticism for his daughter Savithri's name, deemed 'un-American' by some. The Sanskrit name, rooted in Hindu tradition, sparked debate on cultural identity and assimilation. Supporters defended the choice, highlighting America's diverse naming heritage, while detractors expressed xenophobic sentiments. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in…

The Guardian - US

White House doubles down on Tulsi Gabbard’s presence at FBI raid of election center – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’

Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the mission

The Guardian - US

Calls to shut down Texas ICE facility for children grow amid measles outbreak

At least two cases confirmed at detention center for children and their parents in Texas

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The Independent UK

Psychiatrist who treated Bondi Junction killer referred to health regulator for ‘major failing’

Dr Andrea Boros-Lavack had provided long-term care to Joel Cauchi, who killed six people at Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024

The Guardian - UK

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly detained in Caracas

FBI and Venezuela’s intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same address

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy voices hope for new prisoner exchange as talks continue

Ukrainian president says Abu Dhabi talks expected to lead to a fresh exchange, as US-led talks enter day two. What we know on day 1,443

Radio France Internationale

China shuns calls to enter nuclear talks after US-Russia treaty lapses

China rejected calls to enter talks on a new nuclear treaty after a US-Russian agreement expired on Thursday, ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two powers can deploy.

Motorsport

Shane van Gisbergen stars in the rain, leads NASCAR Clash before late crash

It may be an oval, but when rain and sleet began to fall down onto Bowman Gray Stadium, it was SVG's time to shine

Reason

This California Family Is Suing for the Right To Drill for Oil on Their Own Property

“We’re standing up not just for ourselves, but for the principle that government must respect property rights.”

The Independent UK

Foster mom charged with murder after toddler drowned in her bathtub, cops say

Investigators say the woman left the child and two others in the bath while she left to heat up food

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