Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports
An Iranian general warned Wednesday that Tehran could shut down traffic in the Red Sea and other regional shipping lanes if the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports continues. The remarks from Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is Iran’s top military command, were aired by Iranian state television, according to the […]
Trump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance | Arwa Mahdawi
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Hungary’s voters shunned Orbán – but it may be too early to celebrate end of Europe’s far right
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‘She wanted to disappear in silence’: the magical life and mysterious death of married musician duo Irena and Vojtěch Havlovi
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Questions asked and answers given – up to a point. Welcome to lo-fi PMQs | John Crace
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One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives
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Hunter Biden concedes privilege behind dad’s pardon reversal as he jabs Trump admin
Former first son Hunter Biden acknowledged he is “completely biased” about the sweeping pardon his father granted him in 2024, renewing attention on former President Joe Biden’s decision to reverse course after publicly ruling out clemency for his son. “I’m completely biased as it relates to what my dad did for me. I fully understand […]
Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud
Buying a stolen identity can cost less than a fast-food meal, enabling criminals to use AI and internet tutorials to file fraudulent benefit claims from anywhere in the world, a former inspector general warned Congress on Wednesday. Lawmakers are already ramping up scrutiny of fraud in major federal aid programs — including unemployment, Medicaid and […]
California Dems ripped for bill dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ that could penalize independent journalists
California Democrats are being ripped over a bill that one state assembly member has dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” which he argues would “criminalize” investigative journalism. The controversial bill, officially titled “Privacy for immigration support services providers,” creates privacy protections for immigration support service providers, employees and volunteers, including hiding their addresses and imposing […]
Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators
A man in Minnesota is facing felony charges after being accused of registering to vote and then voting in the 2024 election despite not being a citizen of the United States. Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, 39, was charged with perjury and a voting violation on Monday after authorities say they obtained records showing he submitted a […]
