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WATCH: Pritzker says alleged Trump plan to deploy military to Chicago is illegal and un-American

President Donald Trump’s possible move — targeting states whose governors are among potential White House contenders in 2028 — would be another escalation of presidential power, directly challenging the rights of states and cities to govern themselves.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC

The Republican leader had pledged to 'restore' the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Al Jazeera reporter flees on air after Israeli strike threat on Gaza

Al Jazeera’s Ola Abu Moamer was live on air when she was forced to evacuate from a ‘safe zone’ in Gaza.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

WATCH: Rubio jokes this Labor Day is most meaningful ever ‘as someone with 4 jobs’

Marco Rubio has three other roles in addition to his full-time job as America’s chief diplomat.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Democratic National Committee split over arms embargo on Israel

Democratic National Committee split over arms embargo on Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/26/2025 - 20:36 Divide at a summer DNC meeting over whether to call for an arms embargo on Israel reveals generational and ideological differences Security fencing remains installed around the Democratic National Committee headquarters, on 16 November 2023, in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP) Off The US...

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Fed says it will abide by court ruling in Trump, Cook dispute over firing

The Federal Reserve said Tuesday it will abide by the court's decision in the upcoming lawsuit from Fed board of governors member Lisa Cook challenging her firing by President Trump. “Lisa Cook has indicated through her personal attorney that she will promptly challenge this action in court and seek a judicial decision that would confirm...

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Journalists in Gaza protest Israel’s killing of their colleagues

A group of Palestinian journalists gathered to protest Israel’s killing of their colleagues at Nasser hospital.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Futuristic homemade cars zoom through the outback in the name of science

Solar-powered vehicles designed by university students from around the world have descended on the Northern Territory's remote outback, bringing a sense of science fiction to the sparse landscape as they race from Darwin to Adelaide.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Majority says tariffs, inflation erasing hard work: Survey

A majority of Americans said in a new survey that tariffs and inflation are erasing their hard work. WalletHub’s poll, released Tuesday, found that 55 percent of U.S. adult respondents said they think inflation and tariffs are negating their work. President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners went into effect earlier this...

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Wait for aged care bed destroyed my dying dad's dignity, daughter says

Renee Santos says her father waited for three months at Wollongong Hospital for a bed in a residential aged care facility. About 830 people are waiting in New South Wales hospitals for aged care beds to become available.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Former Colombian President Accused of Slander and Threats

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) is currently in the media spotlight after being denounced by a group recognized as a victim in the judicial proceedings against him for bribery in criminal procedure. The charges brought before the Prosecutor’s Office against Uribe and his children include aggravated slander, libel, harassment, and threats. The complaint implicates […]

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

History beckons as Suns aim to rewrite Gold Coast's wretched sporting history

The Gold Coast Suns stand on the precipice of what few Gold Coast-based sporting teams have done before. This year’s Suns are looking to break a 25-year title drought on the coast after being reshaped in the image of their premiership-winning coach.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Berkeley and Wayne State University labelled 'hostile' to pro-Palestinian activism

Berkeley and Wayne State University labelled 'hostile' to pro-Palestinian activism Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 08/26/2025 - 18:42 The California and Michigan universities join a list of almost 30 campuses deemed hostile to student activism in support of Palestine A view of Wheeler Hall and Sather Tower at the University of California at Berkeley, on 6 June 2025, in Berkeley, California (Justin Sullivan/AFP) Off...

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Harley and Nasiah's mega-deals only pause AFL's descent into new media world

Harley Reid has confounded the speculation with his decision to stay in the west, but for players like him and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, the ferocious media spotlight is never likely to abate.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ukraine to allow young men to leave the country

Change to border rules aims to address high number of males being sent abroad by their parents before they reach 18

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Who can inherit your superannuation? How can you make sure they get it?

Consumers are being urged to make "binding" death benefit nominations to avoid lengthy legal disputes between family members and loved ones. Here's what you need to do to make sure your wishes are followed.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Israeli justification of hospital bombing 'pathetic attempt at deception': Gaza media office

Israeli justification of hospital bombing 'pathetic attempt at deception': Gaza media office The Gaza Media Office, which serves as the enclave's information ministry, said on Tuesday that the Israeli army's claim that "Hamas targets" hid at Nasser Hospital and necessitated its bombing is "a pathetic attempt at deception". "The occupation's narrative regarding the Nasser Hospital massacre is merely an extension of an...

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran slams 'weak' Albanese as Israel claims credit for ambassador ban

An Israeli government spokesperson has effectively accused Australia of being shamed into acting against Iran in the wake of revelations it was involved in antisemitic attacks.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Driver assist technology saves lives. So why do so many people turn it off?

Features like lane-keeping assistance and emergency braking stop crashes – but drivers often find them annoying or confusing.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The Melbourne butcher’s son who converted to Judaism and guided 10,000 lives in death

In her book The Ferryman, Katia Ariel reveals the story of Ephraim Finch, ‘community ferryman’ of Jewish souls.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Why do we ‘like a version’ so much? The history of cover songs, from Elvis to TikTok

Ben Platt’s viral cover of Addison Rae’s Diet Pepsi highlights the enduring power of musical covers to reinvent songs and bridge genres.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Live: Porepunkah residents remain in lockdown as search for alleged gunman continues

A massive search continues for a Porepunkah man who allegedly shot and killed two police officers at his property in rural Victoria. Follow live.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

What is psychosocial therapy? And why is the government thinking about adding it to Medicare for kids?

New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

A key measure used to calculate age pension payments is changing. How will this affect your benefits?

Up to one-quarter of age pensioners may be affected by changes in the way interest income is calculated.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Taylor Swift sporting 'cushion cut' engagement ring gives Signet Jewelers stock a brief pop

The singer announced her engagement to football player Travis Kelce.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Gwen Ramokgopa: ‘Political immaturity’ the reason companies not donating to ANC and other parties

The ANC treasurer general suggested companies should rather contribute to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund administered by the Electoral Commission of South Africa

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say

This season’s emerging set of guidelines stand out because they urge the need for vaccine-based protection against respiratory illnesses, including COVID, contradicting statements from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the Trump administration.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

At least 34 Colombian soldiers kidnapped after clashes with FARC dissidents

Defence minister says soldiers taken while evacuating area after a military operation that killed 11 rebels.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

WATCH: Trump reacts to Fed’s Lisa Cook vowing legal action against firing

President Donald Trump said “we have some very good people” in mind to replace Cook if she’s removed.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

U.S. Envoy Sparks Outrage in Lebanon Amid Political Tensions

A recent visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barak to Beirut has stirred controversy after remarks and behavior deemed disrespectful by Lebanese journalists and political observers. The incident occurred during a press conference at the Presidential Palace, where Barak reportedly dismissed reporters’ questions and described their conduct as “animalistic” and “chaotic.” Barak’s comments came as journalists […]

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Twenty Years After Hurricane Katrina, Experts Fear Trump’s Cuts Will End in a Repeat Catastrophe

Twenty years ago, a catastrophic storm changed the fabric of the southern United States. Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, slamming directly into Louisiana before pummeling Mississippi and surrounding states. New Orleans saw the worst of the damage. Deadly floods inundated 80 percent of the city as levees and […]

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

China’s New Social Insurance Rule Could Deepen the ‘Boomerang Youth’ Trend

While intended to strengthen China’s social safety net, a new rule could squeeze more young people out of the job market.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

City of God: A Cinematic Show of the Rough Side of Brazilian Life

Brazil’s landmark film City of God (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund and based on Paulo Lins’ novel, remains one of the most powerful portrayals of urban violence and social inequality in Latin American cinema. With a screenplay by Bráulio Mantovani, the film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director and […]

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Cuba Condemns U.S. Visa Revocations Targeting International Students Critical of Israel

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has publicly denounced the United States for what he described as a politically motivated revocation of over 6,000 student visas. In a statement posted to his official X account, Rodríguez accused Washington of silencing international students who have criticized U.S. support for Israel and its military campaign in Gaza. […]

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Famine has been declared in Gaza. Will anything change?

Famine declared in Gaza City, with over half a million Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger as Israel advances.

Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East