Deported Milo Yiannopoulos says he is ‘ashamed’ of support for Trump
The Guardian •

Deported Milo Yiannopoulos says he is ‘ashamed’ of support for Trump

British far-right pundit breaks silence on ICE arrest and deportation and says he was ‘really, really terrified’Milo Yiannopoulos, the British far-right commentator who was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Louisiana and deported to the United Kingdom, has broken his silence about the experience, saying that “for the first time I know what it feels like to...

Streamer Eyes Twitch Switch: Clavicular says he has a deal; fans debate Kick future
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Streamer Eyes Twitch Switch: Clavicular says he has a deal; fans debate Kick future

Clavicular says he plans to start streaming on Twitch within about a week and claims he has a deal with the platform. His comments have divided fans, with some expecting trouble on Twitch and others questioning the deal itself. His Kick channel remains active, so it is still unclear whether Twitch will replace Kick or become another streaming platform for him.

Football: Europe's top clubs scramble for last-minute signings
France 24 •

Football: Europe's top clubs scramble for last-minute signings

The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are reported to have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez for 125 million pounds – the biggest fee in a 3.3 billion euro spending frenzy by the top clubs. Meanwhile Aston Villa have signed 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for 55 mill...

UK’s Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes House of Commons debut as PM

UK’s Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes House of Commons debut as PM

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain’s regions. On the day parliament returned from its summer break, Burnham said ...

South Africans missing in Nepal's glacial flood

South Africans missing in Nepal's glacial flood

France 24 •

In tonight's edition, Africa Disaster Relief is looking for 6 South Africans who went missing in the deadly floods on the border  between Nepal and China. Also, South African illegal miners are undermining their own communities. And rising fuel prices are pushing Kenyans' shifts to electric vehicles. 

Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed hits back at JD Vance over ‘evil’ taunt

Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed hits back at JD Vance over ‘evil’ taunt

The Guardian •

Michigan Senate candidate accuses vice-president of ‘dog whistle’ and says Republican policies are true evilAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic US Senate candidate in Michigan, has hit back at Republican vice-president JD Vance’s onslaught against him, saying it is “evil” to deprive people of healthcare and affordable groceries.Vance, in a Monday speech that railed against undocumented immigrants, cast...

U.S. strikes targets in Iran near Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it is retaliating

U.S. strikes targets in Iran near Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it is retaliating

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President Trump said that the U.S. launched “large and powerful” strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said that it had targeted “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran.”  In response, Iran’s armed forces general staff said that it would retaliate. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports.

Tucson police investigate deadly shooting outside gay bar as hate crime

Tucson police investigate deadly shooting outside gay bar as hate crime

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Two people shot dead and suspect later died in hospital after shooting in parking lot of Venture-N barAuthorities in Tucson, Arizona, are investigating a shooting outside a gay bar that left three people dead as a possible hate crime.The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday in the parking lot of Venture-N, according to Tucson police. The suspect, identified by police as 44-year old O...

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

France 24 •

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Ontario. MapQuest has remained defiant against the move and since surged to the top of the US App Store d...

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

France 24 •

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Ontario. MapQuest has remained defiant against the move and since surged to the top of the US App Store d...

AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections

AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections

France 24 •

The boom of data centers to power artificial intelligence was a topic of discussion at the G20 summit on Tuesday in North Carolina. Elon Musk told member countries that US companies need to find new energy sources outside of China to power these massive data centers. That same issue is also creating a backlash in the United States ahead of the midterm elections in November. Donald Trump is doublin...

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Lizzo brought by former wardrobe stylist

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Lizzo brought by former wardrobe stylist

The Guardian •

The star has denied allegations of bullying and harassment in the workplace in a suit that has now been thrown out of courtA federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the remaining claims in a well-publicized lawsuit against Lizzo’s production company, declaring that the case brought by her former wardrobe stylist could not proceed.The ruling by US district judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha comes nearly two ...

Judge to rule on whether accused Charlie Kirk killer will stand trial

Judge to rule on whether accused Charlie Kirk killer will stand trial

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Tony Graf to decide if there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson and allow prosecutors to seek death penaltySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Utah judge is expected to rule ⁠on whether the ⁠man accused of ​killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial and whether he should face the death penalty.Arguments were set to begin in Provo, Utah on Tuesday afternoon, after which judge ...