Trump defends ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund as Blanche nomination stalls
Trump also said Todd Blanche “should be immediately approved as US Attorney General”. Read More
New York state sues prediction market platform Kalshi over ‘illegal’ gambling
The company calls itself an “event contracts” exchange rather than a traditional sportsbook. Read More
US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Machado
July 31 – U.S.-backed negotiations between Venezuela’s interim government and a faction of the opposition will begin on Saturday, with the country’s most prominent opposition leader absent. Read More
Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 – A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns about new…
Spain, Morocco halt deadly rush on Spanish enclave after 49,000 cross in a day
CEUTA, Spain/ FNIDEQ, Morocco, July 31 – Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence of a Spanish enclave on Friday and appeared to have halted mass crossings, after around 49,000…
Even at the beach, it’s hard for Russians to escape the war
ANAPA, Russia, July 31 – Children paddle in the warm waters of the Black Sea and sunbathers crowd the beaches. But this is no ordinary holiday season in Russia. Read…
People allowed back home in southwestern France as fire weakens
BORDEAUX, France, July 31 – Thousands of people evacuated in southwestern France due to a major wildfire were gradually allowed back home on Friday after authrities said the fire, which…
Sleepless night near border of Spain’s Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles
FNIDEQ, Morocco, July 31 – Thousands of migrants streamed into the Moroccan town of Fnideq near the border with Ceuta overnight, despite a reinforced deployment of security that foiled most…
Russia’s Africa Corps kills Mali civilians in ‘indiscriminate’ attack, rights group says
DAKAR, July 31 – Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps killed eight civilians, including three children, in Mali last month, Human Rights Watch said on Friday, during air strikes the campaign…
Russia’s Africa Corps kills Mali civilians in ‘indiscriminate’ attack, rights group says
DAKAR, July 31 – Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps killed eight civilians, including three children, in Mali last month, Human Rights Watch said on Friday, during air strikes the campaign…