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Supreme Court Lets Trump Resume Deportations to Third Countries
The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, has allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting people to third countries.
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Rayner: Councils to Get More Power to Fight Homelessness
Angela Rayner, the UK's housing secretary, has announced that local councils will be given more power to tackle homelessness.
Politics
Russia Strikes Port in Ukraine's Odesa Region
Russia carried out overnight strikes on Ukraine's Odesa region, damaging port facilities and other sites.
Politics, Business
Australia: Greens Leadership Question and RBA Rate Decision
Two major stories are developing in Australian news. One concerns the leadership of the Greens political party, and the other involves an important economic decision.
Politics
Trump Says US Will 'Win' Standoff With Iran
President Trump has repeated his claim that the United States will win its conflict with Iran, saying it will happen "one way or another."
Politics
Trump Asked Xi if China Wanted to Buy US Weapons, Ambassador Says
President Trump asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if China would like to buy American weapons, according to the US ambassador. An ambassador is a top official who represents their country abroad.
Politics, Business
Should Thames Water Be Nationalised?
Thames Water, one of England's largest water companies, is facing serious money problems again, and a debate has grown about its future.
Politics
Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners Amid Election Pressure
Venezuela has released dozens of political prisoners who had been held for a long time. The releases come as pressure grows for the country to hold fair elections.
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Burnham Wants New Taxes to Fund Free Social Care
Andy Burnham, a leading figure in British politics, says he wants to fight the next election on a plan for new taxes to pay for free social care in England.
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Detained Tunisian Flotilla Activists Face Worsening Health
Tunisian activists who were part of a flotilla are currently being held in detention. Their families say the activists' health is getting worse.
Politics
Trump's Approval Ratings Fall Ahead of Midterms
New polling data shows President Trump's approval rating falling further, according to a report from The Hill. The drop is being seen as a possible warning sign for the Republican Party ahead of this year's midterm elect
Sports, Politics
Ireland Players to Wear Black Armbands for Israel Match
The Republic of Ireland football team plans to wear black armbands for their upcoming match against Israel.
Politics, Travel
Pope Leo Holds Open-Air Mass for 700,000 in Paris
Pope Leo held an open-air mass in Paris on Saturday, drawing huge crowds. It was the second day of his first official visit to France as pope.
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Trump Cancels Nearly $1bn in Funding Approved by Congress
The Trump administration has cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal spending that Congress had previously approved. The White House used a rarely applied legal power to do this.
Politics
Tensions Rise Again in Ethiopia's Tigray Region
Tensions are rising again in Ethiopia's Tigray region, sparking fears of a return to war.
Politics
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Resigns After Harassment Report
Dale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, resigned from his position on Friday.
Sports, Politics
Premier League Calls for Fifa Reforms
The Premier League has joined three other top European football leagues in calling for major reform at Fifa. Fifa is the governing body of world football and makes decisions that affect the whole sport.
Politics, Technology
Albanese Pushes UN Security Council Bid as Hume Talks AI Hack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has increased his efforts to secure a seat for Australia on the United Nations Security Council, according to live coverage from the Guardian. The Security Council is one of the
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California Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots
The California Supreme Court has ordered a county sheriff to return about 650,000 ballots he seized during a voter fraud investigation.
Politics
Texas Court Ends Long Voting Case Against Crystal Mason
A court in Texas has ended a long legal case against Crystal Mason, a Black woman who was once sentenced to five years in prison for an illegal voting conviction.
