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Iran denies engaging in direct talks with the US, focusing instead on negotiations with Oman for a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, countering Trump's claims of imminent deals.

The Trump administration's $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces legal battles, mismanagement, and rushed work. Discover its impact on taxpayers and politics.

Michael Wolff claims Trump aide Natalie Harp sent strange notes, causing Secret Service concern. The notes allegedly suggested a complex, possibly romantic, relationship with the former president.

Legal experts dismiss the idea of a Donald Trump third term after the president joked about finding a constitutional loophole to run in 2028 with scholars warning it poses a danger to democracy.

A senior political commentator says insiders fear Donald Trump's physical and mental health is 'in decline' as the 80-year-old president battles a grinding war with Iran.

Major US companies like Walmart, Amazon, and FedEx are leading August 2026 layoffs across sectors, according to WARN filings. This follows a record-breaking July of job cuts and could impact the US economy.

Jordan Salinas is hailed as a hero for his brave actions during the Twin Falls shooting, helping to distract the shooter and allowing others to escape to safety.

Reports claim four US service members were removed from the Pentagon's casualty count post-Iran ceasefire, sparking criticism.

Ohio Congressman Max Miller faces pressure to resign after domestic abuse allegations by ex-wife Emily Moreno. Senator Bernie Moreno's call for resignation intensifies scrutiny ahead of election deadlines.

Truth API explained: learn what the president's company charges for early sight of White House statements and why regulators face calls to investigate.

Republican Congressman Max Miller faces pressure to resign following court filings alleging domestic abuse and concerns over his daughter's injury.

South Korea experiences its highest recorded temperature of 41.8C, intensifying pressure on hospitals and infrastructure. The heatwave highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation measures.

Donald Trump won his Bedminster club championship with a 70 and boasted about his 'talent' as critics spotlight the $100 million-plus taxpayer cost of his golf.

Viral clips claim Trump confessed to rigging the 2024 US election. Fact-checkers traced each one and found no admission and no credible evidence of tampering. Here's what the videos really show.

Capital One's court filing claims anti-money-laundering concerns, not political bias, led to the closure of over 300 Trump Revocable Trust accounts.

Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant shuts down due to low Danube River levels amid a heatwave, risking energy shortages. Officials urge moderate electricity use as the European Commission considers intervention.

A sightseeing plane crash near Peru's Nazca Lines killed 13 people, prompting an investigation into weather conditions and safety protocols. Flights were suspended the day before due to dangerous winds

A shooting at a Twin Falls In-N-Out left three dead and seven injured. The gunman, Chad Williams, died by suicide. Quick actions by an off-duty officer and civilian prevented further casualties.

A fire on the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 led to passengers jumping into the sea, resulting in five deaths and 41 missing. Rescue operations are ongoing

Romania has increased its bear-culling quota to 900 to manage its large brown bear population, amid rising human-bear interactions and safety concerns. Critics argue the move favours hunting interests.

A Nevada judge dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against blogger Jim Stewartson, citing lack of jurisdiction. The case involved accusations of sedition and links to the 6 January Capitol events

Silver Alerts are multiplying as the US ages and more people with dementia wander, but the response is a state-by-state patchwork, with Michigan only just signing its own system into law.

A Turkish man was arrested at Belgrade Airport amid an investigation into the death of Russian model Lyudmila Turkova, whose body was found in a suitcase in a canal near the city.

Republican leaders are using Democratic Socialists of America's radical proposals, including abolishing the Senate and defunding the Pentagon, to brand Democrats as extremists before the midterms.

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian military and economic sites, including the Engels airbase and oil refineries, intensifying the economic warfare aspect of the ongoing conflict.

The UK and France have deployed nearly 1,100 personnel to curb Channel crossings, sparking political debate over border security and the European Convention on Human Rights.

A 22-year-old mall worker died in a suspected gas explosion after being ordered to re-enter a compromised building post-earthquake. Her family demands accountability from the employer for her preventable death.

A new book argues that pro-Israel advocacy groups have significantly influenced US foreign policy decisions from Truman to Biden, often against the advice of top security officials.

Trump's limited contact with John Thune, while regularly speaking with Mike Johnson, fuels Republican concern ahead of the midterms.