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Iran war live: US threatens ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Tehran

Iran says Washington's warning of an 'economic D-Day' threatens the entire global economy.

Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.

USS Abraham Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment

The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.

USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment

The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.

Michael Cohen, ex-fixer for Trump who once testified against him, hosts president on his radio show – US politics live

Despite previously comparing him to a ‘mobster’, Trump’s former personal lawyer showers him with praiseTrump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp’s security clearanceSign up for the US Breaking News emailAn FBI team seized electronic devices from former US representative Eric Swalwell at the San Francisco airport on Saturday, then raided his home in Washington, DC, the next da...

U.S. Army phases out new drone battalion, despite being far behind in drone race

The U.S. Army decided to phase out a new drone battalion set up earlier this year to help the U.S. catch up in its use of the crucial technology. The decision to shut it down came amid tension between top Army officials, including two who were fired or forced into early retirement. Charlie D'Agata reports.

China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up

The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological arms-race. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer is there with a preview of some of the up-and-coming robotic talent.

US charges woman with Isis-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol

US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offence on Thursday after she told an FBI informant she “wanted to destroy” the New York State Capitol building, court filings showed. Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve centre of the state government and contains both houses of the state’s legislature. J...

Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan moved to private hospital from prison after SC order

Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war

Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict for 2 prominent former Tiananmen vigil organizers

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver its verdict for two former organizers of the city’s decades-old vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Friday

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Candace Owens says she is ‘obviously not guilty’; closing arguments near

Candace Owens has called Lindsay Clancy “obviously not guilty,” blaming doctors and multiple psychiatric medicines for what she described as an induced psychosis. Clancy admits killing her three children but argues severe postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible. Her Massachusetts trial is now nearing closing arguments, with prosecutors and the defense offering very different accou...

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan allowed brief hospital visit after uproar over health

Supreme court ordered transfer of ex-leader whose health is reportedly deteriorating, but he was returned to prison several hours later Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan was briefly taken to a hospital in the country’s capital on supreme court orders after weeks of uproar about his deteriorating health.Khan, 73, was transferred to the hospital in the early hours of Friday, but th...

Jailed ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan in hospital after uproar over health

Supreme court ordered transfer of ex-leader whose health is reportedly deteriorating and following public protestsPakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has been taken to a hospital in the country’s capital on supreme court orders after weeks of uproar about his deteriorating health.A spokesperson for Khan’s party, Zulfikar Bukhari, said: “Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala jail ...

Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels

Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.

US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol

The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for 'terrorism'.

Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino

The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to 32 from September 15.

The cost of rebuilding family homes in war-ravaged Syria

What does rebuilding look like for families after war? Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan reports from Syria.

Democrat Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s US House seat

Progressive wins bitter fight for seat formerly held by congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claimsProgressive Aisha Wahab was elected to Congress in a special election on Tuesday following a bitter intra-party battle over the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied the allegations.Wahab, a state senator, was...

New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses

New York mayor challenges $10,000 bonus law, citing conflict with collective bargaining rules.

Australia news live: Israel ambassador insists IDF strike that killed Zomi Frankcom a ‘reasonable mistake’; body of hiker Lily Hooper recovered from bush

Hillel Newman says killing ‘unintentional’ and Israel is a ‘robust’ democracy. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMissing bushwalker Lily Hooper’s body recovered overnightThe body of missing bushwalker Lily Hooper has been recovered from NSW Southern Highlands overnight, NSW police confirmed. Continue reading...

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Woman arrested in alleged plot to blow up New York State Capitol; fierce rain swamps Ohio, Kansas and Nebraska as storms hit Mid-Atlantic.