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A video of Vladimir Putin arriving in New Delhi for the BRICS summit has fuelled fresh body double claims online, though the allegations remain unverified and unsubstantiated.

Candace Owens used a podcast marking Charlie Kirk's death anniversary to claim he was betrayed and question the online spread of graphic footage, without identifying suspects or providing evidence.

Mitch McConnell's expected Senate return after a three month health absence is reviving America's debate over age and term limits for ageing lawmakers.

Milo Yiannopoulos says he will challenge his deportation from the United States, alleging political motivation, while officials say he overstayed and failed to attend an immigration hearing.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker disputed Donald Trump's account of being carried by firefighters after 9/11, while also questioning the president's mental fitness and calling for congressional scrutiny.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Ilhan Omar could face deportation if investigators prove immigration wrongdoing, while Omar continues to deny claims that she married her brother.

Photographs from Trump's 9/11 ceremony appeared to show ankle swelling, renewing online discussion of his chronic venous insufficiency.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has offered asylum to the lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's mistrial, after reports raised questions about the juror's legal history and conduct.

At the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, Terry Strada criticised US leaders over alleged Saudi links to 9/11 and called for justice for victims' families.

A brief, silent clip showing Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smiling has sparked criticism, while a nearby witness disputes claims they laughed during the 9/11 victims' names reading.

Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payment to US adults is facing scrutiny over its estimated $1.2 trillion cost, funding, legal requirements, and connection to the midterm elections.

Seattle's interim police chief faced criticism after referring to suspected gun-violence offenders as 'trigger pullers' following three Belltown shootings that left three dead and three injured.

Donald Trump has dismissed the US affordability crisis, but polling and inflation data show widespread concern over rising costs amid an oil price surge triggered by the escalating US-Iran war.

A documentary features anonymous Israeli military and intelligence personnel alleging that automated targeting systems and expected civilian casualties influenced operations in Gaza

Trump's administration has unveiled a DHS proposal to end the existing 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B and other foreign workers, tightening the link between immigration status and employment.

A Minnesota homeowner says a DoorDash driver entered her home while being pursued by ICE agents. The viral footage leaves key facts, including the agents' authority, unverified.

A video of Donald Trump at a White House gathering has prompted competing online theories about a boxy outline beneath his suit jacket, without a confirmed explanation

Michael Sam Teekaye Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempting to support ISIS, following an investigation into his planned overseas travel and alleged attack discussions.

Jaclyn Diiorio, 28, has been federally indicted over allegations that she offered $12,000 to arrange the killings of her former boyfriend and his daughter.

An Economist/YouGov poll finds 81% of registered voters who backed Kamala Harris in 2024 believe the Supreme Court is biased in Donald Trump's favour, exposing a stark partisan divide over the court.

Donald Trump has faced online criticism after appearing to turn away during a museum guide's account of how Marine Corporal William 'Kyle' Carpenter shielded a fellow serviceman from a grenade.

Jimmy Kimmel says FCC pressure forced ABC to pull his James Talarico interview from TV, shifting it to YouTube as the White House denies any censorship.

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie warned that Donald Trump could cause significant destruction before leaving office in 2029.

Donald Trump ended an exchange with ABC correspondent Rachel Scott after she questioned why voters needed a proposed $5,000 payment if his economic policies were working.

An unverified account called Yaman Military accused Saudi Arabia of siding with Israel and warned its prosperity would end, but offered no evidence, target, or concrete action.

Donald Trump has defended the Iran war as US diesel prices exceed $6 a gallon, oil remains above $100 per barrel, and rising borrowing costs threaten to deepen inflationary pressure.

Donald Trump's Dallas speech to the Republican Party's 2026 midterm convention went viral after he stopped mid-sentence to complain about a 'bald spot' on his head.

A reported Grindr outage in Dallas became a source of jokes during Donald Trump's Republican convention, where sparse attendance and unverified claims about politicians dominated podcast commentary.

Former ethics lawyer says Donald Trump's cash gifts of up to $45,000 to White House aides in 2025 could violate federal law.