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Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Weaponization' Payout Put On Hold After Backlash
The proposal was dropped as senators returned to Washington after their Memorial Day break and faced an impasse with the president over a $72 billion bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol operations.
Russian Strikes Rock Ukraine, Killing 9, Wounding Dozens
Moscow has bombarded Ukraine almost daily since launching an offensive in 2022, often provoking retaliation from Kyiv, as talks to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II remain stalled.
Trump Wants Tougher Iran Deal, But It Looks More Like Obama's 2015 Pact
It seems that the draft memorandum of understanding (MoU), which is being discussed with Iran, is, in some ways, similar to the deal he had strongly opposed.
How UK, France Teamed Up To Stop Russian 'Shadow Fleet' In Atlantic
British and French forces worked together to track and board a tanker accused of helping Russia bypass sanctions
US Cuts Agricultural Equipment Tariffs From 25% To 15% Amid Rising Farm Costs
Tariffs on agricultural equipment cut to 15% with possible 10% for US steel content, effective June 8.
Man Named Loony Toon, Who Shot At Police Officers, Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
Loony John Franklin Kolb Toon gets 20 years for shooting at police during June 2025 traffic stop.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Signs 'Cutest' Executive Order Ahead Of NBA Finals: 'No More Bedtimes'
New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani suspends bedtimes so kids can watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals.
7, Including Suspect, Killed In Shooting After A "Domestic Dispute" In US' Iowa
5, Including Suspect, Killed In Shooting After A "Domestic Dispute" In US' Iowa
"You're F***ing Crazy, Would Be In Prison If It Weren't For Me": Trump Lashes Out At Netanyahu Over Lebanon
US-Iran War Latest News: "You're F***ing Crazy, Would Be In Prison If It Weren't For Me": Trump Lashes Out At Netanyahu Over Lebanon
Pentagon Bars Journalists From Its Press Office. Here's Why
On X, acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, saying there was "nothing controversial" about it and that it came because speechwriters, who use classified material, were now occupying the space.
Deal With Iran On Truce, Hormuz Expected "Over The Next Week", Says Trump
He told ABC News he has thus far withheld final approval on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at unblocking the vital shipping lane, explaining, "I still have to get a few more points."
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Italy
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Italy in the early hours of Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The quake was registered at a depth
Trump's "Eternity" Hope For Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah
Trump said on his Truth Social network that Hezbollah had "agreed to stop shooting at Israel, and its soldiers. Likewise, Israel agreed to stop shooting at them. Let's see how long that lasts -- Hopefully it will be for ETERNITY!"
Hezbollah Accepts US Proposal For Mutual Halt To Attacks With Israel: Lebanon
Lebanon's embassy in Washington said in a statement on Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal for a mutual cessation of hostilities that would be extended to encompass all Lebanese territory.
"Endangering Our Kids": Florida Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Risks
Florida's attorney general on Monday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company's ChatGPT chatbot of endangering young users by making them addicted and encouraging harmful behaviors.
Russia Bans Aviation Fuel Exports As Ukraine Targets Refineries
Kyiv has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent weeks, hitting targets as far as the Urals.
Iran Threatens "New Fronts" In War As Peace Talk Cliffhanger Continues
Iran's news agency Tasnim reported Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon.
Man Stuck In 120-Metre Italian Cave Saved By 53 Rescuers
The overnight rescue operation took place in the Grotta dei Cinghiali Volanti (Cave of the Flying Wild Boars), one of Italy's main caving areas.
Iran Suspends US Talks Over Ceasefire Violations "On All Fronts": Report
Iran was demanding the "immediate cessation" of Israel's military operations in Gaza and Lebanon as a precondition for resuming talks.
