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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells at auction for 7 million euros
Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin bag, which gave birth to fashionβs must-have accessory, sold for a record 7 million euros (about $11.2 million Cdn) at auction in Paris on Thursday.
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What to know about Francesca Albanese, the UN investigator sanctioned by the U.S.
The United States has imposed sanctions on the United Nations expert who investigates human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the Trump administration to punish those who criticize Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh tribunal indicts former leader Sheikh Hasina over protester deaths
A special tribunal indicted Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:More survivors rescued from water 48 hours after brazen Houthi strike sinks Red Sea ship
Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militantssankthe Greek ship Eternity C and said they wereholdingsome of the missing crew.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Rescuers pluck 4 survivors from the water after Houthi-struck ship sinks in Red Sea
Rescuers pulled three more crew members and a security guard alive from the Red Sea on Thursday, maritime security sources said, a day after Houthi militantssankthe Greek ship Eternity C and said they wereholdingsome of the crew still missing.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case
Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights on Thursday in her seven-year legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Will a 'Free Tibet' die with the Dalai Lama?
As a spiritual and political leader, the Dalai Lama has spent his life building a nation in exile, but potential disputes over his rightful successor could mean the end of an independent Tibet.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Syria's Druze avoided the worst of the 14-year civil war β and want little to do with new rulers
Itβs been six months since longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled following a stunning rebel offensive that saw opposition fighters seize the country in just 11 days. One community in particular finds itself in a delicate situation: the Druze.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:New Mexico residents watch in shock as flash flood sweeps entire house downstream
Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, were glued to the windows of a riverside brewery where they were sheltering from a flash flood that swept through the town, carrying rocks, debris and even an entire house.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:A Russia sanctions bill passed by August?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A Russia sanctions bill passed by August? Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says it is his βhopeβ that the Senate passes legislation to place tough sanctions on Russia by the August recess. Greg Nash Senate...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Jailed PKK leader urges militant group to disarm before peace ceremony with Turkey
In a seven-minute video message broadcast on media close to the militants, Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workersβ Party, or PKK, declared that thepeace initiativehad reached a stage that required practical steps.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:More than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala have left 4 dead, officials say
Authorities on Wednesday confirmed a fourth death in Guatemala a day after dozens ofearthquakesshook the country, leaving crumbled walls and roads blocked by landslides.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:French police raid far-right National Rally headquarters in ongoing finance probe
Prosecutors said they are investigating allegations of illegal financing of longtime party leader Marine Le Penβs 2022 presidential bid, and the party's European Parliament and French parliamentary campaigns.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Trump praises English of president of Liberia, where the official language is English
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of several African countries on Wednesday at the White House. After Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke about wanting to work with the U.S., Trump praised Boakai's 'beautiful English' and asked him where he'd been educated.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Texas teams peel away layers of flood debris in search for missing
More than 160 people remain missing from the catastrophic floods that hit central Texas last week. At least 119 people have been killed, but as search crews continue their work, officials expect the death toll to keep growing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on the latest efforts in Kerr County.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Newsom in South Carolina: New IRS rules on churches 'politically convenient' for Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed skepticism and doubt about the IRS's decision to allow churches to endorse political candidates, suggesting it is a move to bolster conservative hardliners.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:What does the rural health fund in Trump’s megabill do?
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" amounts to the largest cut to Medicaid and rollback in health care coverage in history. The Rural Health Transformation Program is being touted as a way to offset the effects of those cuts, but experts are skeptical about its scope and design.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil for Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Brazil for what he called a "witch hunt" against former President Bolsonaro, former President Biden's White House doctor refused to answer questions from Republican lawmakers and Europe's top human rights court found that Russia committed widespread violations of international law in Ukraine dating back more than a decade.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Democratic leaders condemn Florida Republican's 'Islamophobic' attack on Omar
Democratic leaders on Wednesday condemned comments made by Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) describing fellow lawmakers in Congress, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), as βterroristsβ while mocking their Muslim faith. βThe unhinged, racist and Islamophobic comments made by Randy Fine about Rep. Ilhan Omar are bigoted and disgusting. We are just weeks removed from heinous acts...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Breaking down what’s in Trump’s big policy act and how it will affect Americans
It has been a week since Congress passed the Republicans' major budget act. But whatβs in it and how it will affect Americans' day-to-day lives remains a mystery to most. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins read the nearly 900-page law and joined Amna Nawaz to help make sense of it all.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Tillis calls out Trump advisers as 'amateurs'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a swing Wednesday at President Trump's advisers, calling them amateurs in an interview with CNNβs Jake Tapper. βI don't have a problem [with] President Trump. I got a β I got a problem with some of the people I consider to be amateurs, advising him,β Tillis said in the interview...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:DNC chair on the path to winning back voters and lessons Democrats can learn from Mamdani
Democratic Party officials are looking at the Big Beautiful Bill as a political gift and hoping voters view cuts to social spending negatively. But the party faces challenges ahead of the midterms, including a Republican trifecta and a base questioning if party leadership is doing enough to challenge President Trump. Amna Nawaz discussed where the party goes next with DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Gaza family documents their desperate search for food in a barren landscape
A senior Israeli official predicts Israel and Hamas will come to a ceasefire in the "next week or two," a longer timeframe than previously expected. Until a ceasefire can be reached, fighting goes on and Israel continues its airstrikes. Nick Schifrin reports on what Gazans are enduring on an average day to try and find food and where some still see a measure of hope.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Trump faces growing criticism from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files
The Justice Department released a memo detailing Jeffrey Epsteinβs 2019 death in prison. The report ruled out foul play, saying Epstein died by suicide, and found no evidence that he kept a list to incriminate those involved in his sex crimes. Now, some of President Trumpβs allies are frustrated that the administration is moving on from the case. John Yang discussed more with Glenn Thrush.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Program helps bridge political divides by connecting people through personal stories
As the political parties square off over numerous issues, many Americans are seeking ways to overcome division and distrust within their communities to address the issues that matter most to them. A program in Rhode Island is trying to rebuild trust across those divisions, one relationship at a time. Judy Woodruff visited for her series, America at a Crossroads.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Noem doubles down on call to axe FEMA, then recreate it to support states
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has doubled down on her past calls to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) β but also says it should be βremadeβ as the agency responds to floods in Texas. Noem said FEMA has been βslower to get the resources to Americans in crisis, and that is why this...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:NOAA nominee: Weather service staffing will be 'top priority'
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NWS staffing will be priority, nominee tells Senate As lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about staffing at the National Weather Service (NWS), President Trumpβs pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) promised Wednesday to make the matter a βtop priority.β...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Student loan interest comes back
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Student borrowers face interest accrual again The Education Department announced Wednesday interest accrual for student loan borrowers on the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan will restart Aug. 1. Greg Nash The SAVE plan, created...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Musk faces mess with antisemitic AI posts
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's AI firm deletes antisemitic chatbot posts Elon Muskβs artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI deleted posts from its chatbot, Grok, after it began producing antisemitic responses β which the tech mogul blamed on the model becoming "too eager to please." Evan Vucci, Associated Press Following a Friday update,...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:US sees record number of measles case
Presented by Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story U.S. measles cases reach highest level in 33 years With nearly 1,300 measles cases confirmed in 2025 alone, the U.S. has officially recorded the highest number of infections since the country achieved elimination status in 2000. AP The...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as new FAA head amid rising concerns about air safety
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recentaccidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme
Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Tim Leiweke has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Spanish-language journalist still in custody a week after bond granted
A Spanish-language journalist has been held in jail for more than a week after a judge granted him bond. Mario Guevara, founder and journalist for MG News, is being held on unlawful assembly, obstruction of police and being a pedestrian on or along the roadway charges after recording a June 14 protest in the metro...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:WATCH: ‘Trump and I have a common goal,’ Netanyahu says before meeting senators
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and President Donald Trump agree on how to secure the release of Israeli hostages and end Hamasβ rule in Gaza.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: