Suspected people smuggler arrested after BBC investigation
Officers say they arrested a 22-year-old Iranian in Acocks Green in Birmingham. BBC News
California Democrat drops out of governor’s race to run for a different role
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, who launched a gubernatorial bid more than two years ago, is dropping out and running for state treasurer instead. “At this moment, I believe I…
NBA free agent Malik Beasley evicted from Detroit home amid rent lawsuits as FBI gambling probe looms: report
Malik Beasley’s basketball future is marred by uncertainty in the midst of a reported federal probe into the free agent’s alleged involvement in gambling tied to NBA games and prop…
Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers
The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a “clear athletic trend” ahead of the World Cup. BBC News
Israel sets out plan signalling major escalation in war with Hamas
The security cabinet approved the move, though critics say it could further endanger hostages and uproot many more Palestinians. BBC News
Chocolatiers ‘tried everything’ to keep cafe open
Chocolate prices have risen by 17.7% in the year to May – adding to the troubles faced by the cafe. BBC News
Trump-Putin summit could happen as soon as next week
A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Trump could be happening as soon as next week. Two sources familiar with the negotiations told Fox News that the…
CBS anchor claims Stephen Colbert is ‘equal opportunist’ when it comes to jokes
CBS anchor Nate Burleson said on Thursday that late-night host Stephen Colbert, whose show will end in May, was an “equal opportunist” when it came to making jokes. Burleson’s fellow…
Trump’s Senate closer: Republican freshman emerges as key White House ally
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Republicans last month were able to advance President Donald Trump’s desire to clawback billions in federal spending, an effort carried to fruition for the first time…
Russia, China are trying to seize control of the Artic. We can’t let them succeed
In April, the Russian Navy completed testing a powerful new warship: a “combat icebreaker.” Armed with a 76mm cannon and with room for eight anti-ship cruise missiles, the Ivan Papanin…
Trump’s nuclear submarine chess move should send chills down Putin’s spine – and yours
Forget Tom Cruise and Top Gun 3. After President Donald Trump’s astonishing comments about repositioning Ohio-class nuclear submarines, perhaps Hollywood should remake The Hunt for Red October. The classic 1990…
Don’t California my Ohio: Cincinnati mob attack shows state is heading in a dangerous direction
As an Ohioan, I’ve watched with horror as my home state, the heart of the heartland faces a crisis ripped straight from California’s playbook. On July 26, 2025, a mob…
Federal court rejects challenge to Oklahoma law banning gender transition treatment for minors
A federal appeals court upheld an Oklahoma law banning gender transition medical treatment for minors. The law, Senate Bill 613, makes it a felony for health care workers to provide…
Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus outside hospital
The boy left the hospital on foot before the crash happened, according to Kent Police. BBC News
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan floats possible run for office after switching to Democratic Party
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan hinted at a possible run for higher office as a Democrat after announcing he was leaving the Republican Party. Duncan, who served as lieutenant…
Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers
The flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been retrieved from the site of the crash which killed two ministers. BBC News
Trump calls former Georgia Lt. Gov. ‘total loser’ for swapping from Republican to Democrat: ‘Good riddance’
President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Georgia’s former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan swapping political parties after the state’s GOP expelled him earlier this year for disloyalty to the party.…
MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for ‘illegal migrants’
Rupert Lowe says he will donate £1,000 to charity but makes “no apologies over being vigilant”. BBC News
US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe
The announcement marks the latest restriction imposed by the Trump administration on travellers from Africa. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera