Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened
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Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.US supreme court rules Trump can proceed with crackdown on mail-in votingSign up for the US Breaking News emailDonald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% today, after trade negotiations between Washington and Ottowa broke down last week.On Truth Social, the president blasted Canada, and said the new duties will...

South Korea pledges to help Trump revive talks with North Korea’s Kim
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South Korea pledges to help Trump revive talks with North Korea’s Kim

South Korea and the US agreed to maintain close coordination on efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea, days after Pyongyang rebuffed President Donald Trump’s overtures and launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call late on Monday that Seoul would work to ensure that Trump’s recent message...

Coercion and bullying won't work: Iran's message to US during Munir meet
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Coercion and bullying won't work: Iran's message to US during Munir meet

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran. Pezeshkian urged the United States to change its approach towards Iran. He stressed that coercion and bullying complicate diplomatic efforts and hinder progress. Munir's visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions and US sanctions. Both leaders emphasized cooperation for regional peace and stability.

Trump administration plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers

Trump administration plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers

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The state department will revoke B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026, whose holders have sought or are now seeking asylumDonald Trump’s administration said on Monday it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the US, marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown.A state department spokesperson sai...

Reflections of a reformed grammar Nazi

Reflections of a reformed grammar Nazi

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“Nothing bad can happen. It can only good happen.” Donald J. Trump It would be easy to write off the regular word salads of America’s 47th president as the increasingly incoherent ramblings of an elderly man in obvious mental and physical decline. However, one can also argue that Trump’s seemingly dyslexic struggles with the English language reflect a deliberate disregard for grammar rules that re...

Fast-moving Hawk wildfire is about 27% contained in Reno, Nevada, officials say

Fast-moving Hawk wildfire is about 27% contained in Reno, Nevada, officials say

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Tens of thousands are still under evacuation orders or warnings amid ‘human-caused’, wind-driven blazeThe Hawk fire is about 27% contained, authorities said on Monday afternoon, two days after the fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire sparked near Reno, Nevada.Authorities added that 23,000 people are under a “go-now” order and 40,000 people are under a “get-set” warning, an improvement from the 90,000...

Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers

Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers

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After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metresTo chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little more than two metres closer to its original resting place as part of ongoing renovations.The keep – a fortified tower ...

Australia’s top music charts ban AI songs to protect human artists

Australia’s top music charts ban AI songs to protect human artists

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Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia’s top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting “the human nature of artistry”, an industry body said on Tuesday. Under new rules in force from Friday, music must be “substantially human made” to be eligible for the charts, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) said. “Wholly AI-generated tracks will not be eli...

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown

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Far-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermathColombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people who are in the country irregularly or have committed crimes.In office for just over two weeks, the million...

Want to keep a big dog in Hong Kong? Experts share what you should know

Want to keep a big dog in Hong Kong? Experts share what you should know

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Heat, humidity and crowded living spaces could pose challenges for Hongkongers hoping to keep large or aggressive dogs as pets, experts have said, urging potential owners to consider the needs of such animals before deciding to house them. They issued the warning after a woman and two small canines were mauled in two separate attacks last week. The woman was found collapsed in Ping Yeung Tsuen, ho...

Viral false claims about quakes, Hiroshima expose Japan’s online conspiracy problem

Viral false claims about quakes, Hiroshima expose Japan’s online conspiracy problem

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Two outlandish claims that gained large audiences online in Japan recently have “shocked” misinformation experts, who say conspiracy-style narratives are feeding on disaster anxiety, fading wartime memory and an online information ecosystem that rewards outrage and suspicion. In the aftermath of the July 28 earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan, a social media user claimed that seism...

Owens Rebukes TPUSA Post: Candace Owens slams Tyler Bowyer; dispute over Erika Kirk

Owens Rebukes TPUSA Post: Candace Owens slams Tyler Bowyer; dispute over Erika Kirk

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Candace Owens has pushed back against TPUSA chief operating officer Tyler Bowyer after he compared the backlash faced by Erika Kirk with financial support for Lindsay Clancy. Owens criticized Turning Point USA’s handling of events following Charlie Kirk’s death, arguing that people can oppose fundraisers for Clancy while also believing TPUSA should stay out of the case. Her latest comments add ano...