House Democrat calls for congressional hearings on Trump administration’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – US politics live
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House Democrat calls for congressional hearings on Trump administration’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – US politics live

Brad Sherman, US representative from California, said Congress should approve agreement only if ‘gold-standard safeguards’ are includedUS signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest out of the Middle East at our dedicated live blog.Donald Trump took to Truth Social a short while and noted that the US will ...

Possible bloodstains were detected at D4vd’s home, law enforcement testify
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Possible bloodstains were detected at D4vd’s home, law enforcement testify

Gory details about tarp, mats and inflatable pool come to light during hearing over death of Celeste Rivas HernandezAt singer D4vd’s former Hollywood Hills home, law enforcement detected possible bloodstains – invisible to the naked eye – on items including a green tarp, black rubber mats and a crumpled inflatable pool that had the odor of fresh laundry.The gory details came to light on Wednesday,...

Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists to counter China
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Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists to counter China

US President Donald Trump’s administration will redirect billions of dollars in federal research funding away from universities to individual scientists and AI-focused projects, arguing the overhaul is needed to help the US compete with China. The plan, outlined in a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy report released on Tuesday, comes as the administration warns that China has rea...

Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally

Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally

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President visits swing state to promote ‘Trump accounts’ and says high prices lingering from Joe Biden’s presidency Donald Trump scoffed at the word “affordability” as a political message, describing it at a campaign rally on Wednesday as a term concocted by Democratic political consultants to criticize his presidency. Yet even as the president dismissed the notion of affordability, he devoted muc...

“We’re told they…”: Candace Owens challenges Andrew Kolvet with ‘retraction’ demand in escalating Charlie Kirk feud

“We’re told they…”: Candace Owens challenges Andrew Kolvet with ‘retraction’ demand in escalating Charlie Kirk feud

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Candace Owens and TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet publicly clashed after Kolvet questioned a Daily Mail report involving Erika Kirk. Owens responded by posting screenshots she said showed the newspaper requested comment before publication. Kolvet accused her of benefiting from the controversy, while Owens challenged TPUSA to seek legal action if the reported quotes were fabricated.

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust

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More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalismOne mosque is attacked in Britain every five days, according to new data released by the government’s partner for monitoring anti-Muslim hatred.More than 70 attacks on mosques in the UK have been recorded over the past year, which include acts of intimidation, violence, property damage,...

Australia news live: Brisbane fog causes flight delays; Labor faces seven major challenges, Chalmers says

Australia news live: Brisbane fog causes flight delays; Labor faces seven major challenges, Chalmers says

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Treasurer says ‘parties of the sensible centre and the centre-left parties’ face ‘serious economic challenges’. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSelf-reported domestic violence incidents declining in NSW but deaths and hospitalisations fail to fallNew data shows self-reported domestic violence incidents in New South Wales have declined, but the number of women ...

Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

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US military says it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaWelcome to our live coverage of the continuing crisis in the Middle East.The US military announced on Thursday evening it had began a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets at the direction of Donald...

US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance

US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance

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US lawmakers are examining tariffs, port fees and sanctions targeting China’s shipbuilding industry, as US Congress searches for ways to rebuild America’s severely diminished commercial fleet without increasing costs for US importers and consumers. At a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday, members of both parties described China’s dominance of commercial shipbuilding as an economi...

US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

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The US on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The move comes as the US under President Donald Trump fights a war with Iran that began in large part over concerns with Tehran’s nuclear programme – an issue that remains a key ...

Saudi Arabia and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium

Saudi Arabia and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium

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Donald Trump approves agreement to help country make fuel for civilian nuclear programmeDonald Trump signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that could enable the kingdom to enrich its own uranium for nuclear reactions.The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, signed “a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement” and “an accompanyi...

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Florida police spray bullets at homicide suspect's vehicle following car chase; rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia Airport.

Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister

Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister

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Ukraine's soldiers and civilians welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army chief on Wednesday, but many said they still wanted former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov restored after his surprise removal sparked the largest war-related protests since Russia's 2022 invasion.

US, Saudi Arabia sign civil nuclear deal paving way for uranium enrichment

US, Saudi Arabia sign civil nuclear deal paving way for uranium enrichment

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The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement. This pact allows for a joint study on uranium enrichment facilities. US officials stated the deal upholds safety and nonproliferation standards. Congress will review the agreement, facing potential opposition from lawmakers. The deal comes amid ongoing military operations against Iran.

Australia news live: Labor faces seven major challenges, Chalmers says; China hits back at Wong’s comments

Australia news live: Labor faces seven major challenges, Chalmers says; China hits back at Wong’s comments

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China’s foreign ministry says ‘relevant countries’ should ‘stop stirring up tension’. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSelf-reported domestic violence incidents declining in NSW but deaths and hospitalisations fail to fallNew data shows self-reported domestic violence incidents in New South Wales have declined, but the number of women and children murdered or h...

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

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Trump energy secretary hails agreement that could potentially allow kingdom to enrich uraniumThe US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could potentially allow the kingdom to enrich uranium.In a statement on Wednesday, the US department of energy said its secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, signed a “peaceful nuclear cooperation agre...