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US Court Rejects Elon Musk Bid To Set Aside Twitter Fraud Verdict
Investors accused Musk of falsely suggesting that Twitter was overrun by fake and spam accounts, known as bots, to force the company to renegotiate his offer or let him back out. Th
Ukraine War Resolution "Closer" After Talks With Putin, Zelensky: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is "getting closer than people realize" and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkey this week at a NATO summit.
Island-Wide Blackout Hits Cuba As Its Fuel Reserve Dwindles
Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it needs, while the 730,000 barrels of oil delivered by a Russian tanker in late March ran out by the end of April.
Trump's Fireworks Made Washington World's Most Polluted City
July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally mark the day the United States celebrates its break from Britain.
Venezuela Earthquake: Death Count Rises To 3,535, Over 16,700 Injured
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with more than 16,700 injured in the disaster, according to updated official figures released on Monday.
Trump's "Finish The Job" Warning To Iran Amid Peace Talks
Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job", while asserting that Washington has the capability to cripple Tehran's critical infrastructure if it chooses to do so.
"Tricks": Israel Demands Hamas To Disarm After Group Dissolves Key Gaza Body
Israel has insisted on the full implementation of the US-brokered peace plan under President Donald Trump.
Mourners Throng Funeral Procession In Tehran For Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family members who were killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, sat aboard a truck decorated to resemble the ornamental grating that surrounds the shrine of an imam.
"Go Back To Your Country": Tensions Erupt At US Beach After Request Sparks Xenophobic Rant
The user revealed that the conflict began when a family approached a young man with a simple request: to pick up his trash.
Netanyahu Asks US Not To Sell F-35 Jets To Turkey Over "Power Balance"
US President Donald Trump travels later Monday to Ankara for a NATO summit, and his visit could be seen by the Turks as an opportunity to secure acquisition of dozens of jet engines and potential readmission to the F-35 fighter jet program.
Prince Harry Arrives In UK Amid Security Spat
Prince Harry arrived in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit expected to go ahead mostly without his wife and children after they were reportedly refused police protection.
Trump Rings Wall Street Opening Bell As He Ties Presidency To Market Gains
Trump rang the bell as a symbolic act that reflects how he has increasingly tied his presidency to the stock market.
Xi Jinping To Visit US In September, Says Trump
The President said the White House has struggled for decades to accommodate large state events, noting that the Executive Mansion currently lacks a dedicated ballroom.
Hotel Faces Backlash For Keeping Dolphins In 'Shallow' Pool Originally Built For Guests
The animal rights group claimed that the animals spent time with tourists and were made to endure interactions with them throughout the day.
Police Officer Shot Dead In US Home While Responding To 911 Call
The suspect and two other people also died, and two other officers and a police dog were hurt, Wayne County Sheriff Tom Ballinger told reporters.
Korean Supertanker Tycoon Makes Millions On Secret Hormuz Shuttle Runs
How a private Korean shipping magnate quietly built a supertanker empire and cashed in on the UAE's risky Hormuz oil shuttle runs
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's Message For Staff After Firing 3,200 Employees
In her email to workers, Sharma noted that 1,600 employees will be laid off on Monday, while the remaining ones will be let go over FY27.
India Closes Field Hospital In Venezuela After Earthquake Relief Mission
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Army Field Hospital provided timely medical assistance to the people of the country following the disaster.
American Man Sets World Record By Donating Over 30 Gallons of Blood Over Decades
Dan Ryan from the USA, born on 1 November 1956, has donated over 30 gallons (113.562 litres) of blood to the Red Cross.
