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Two Former Phoenix Police Officers Charged Over Unreported Traffic Stop
Two former Phoenix police officers are facing felony charges after being accused of violence during a traffic stop that was never officially reported.
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Politics
Iran Warns of Retaliation Over New US Sanctions
Iran has vowed to retaliate against any country that helps the United States impose fresh sanctions against it. Sanctions are official measures that limit trade or financial dealings with a country, often used as a form
Business, Politics
US-Canada Trade War Could Raise Prices on Many Goods
The trade war between the United States and Canada is getting worse, and it could soon affect the prices of many products. A trade war happens when countries charge extra fees, called tariffs, on goods coming from each o
Politics
UK Offers Ukraine Help With Long-Range Missiles
UK leader Andy Burnham has arrived in Ukraine with new plans to help the country's military.
Sports, Politics
AFL Responds to Scandal as Police Raid Union Offices
Two major stories are making headlines in Australia today, one from sport and one from law enforcement.
Politics, Business
U.S. Plans Major Financial Action Against Iran
The United States is preparing a major new financial action against Iran. Treasury Secretary Bessent said it will be the greatest financial offensive ever used against an adversary.
Nature, Politics
Tropical Storm Moke to Bring Rain and Wind to Hawaii Island
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii Island as it passes nearby. Officials are warning residents to stay alert.
Business, Politics
Review Launched Into Pub and Hotel Business Rates
A review has started into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales. Business rates are a tax that businesses pay on the buildings they use.
Politics
Dozens of Arson Attacks Hit Southern Thailand
Dozens of arson attacks have hit southern Thailand, causing damage across several areas at once. Arson refers to fires that are started on purpose to destroy property.
Sports, Politics
Swans Fans Support Women's Team; Victoria Rejects Court Reform Idea
Sydney Swans supporters turned up to show their support for the club's women's team. Their presence was seen as a sign of growing interest in women's sport.
Science, Politics
Heatwaves Could Force Changes to School Calendars
Teachers are warning that rising temperatures could make it increasingly difficult for schools to operate during the hottest months of the year. They believe a new era of stronger and more frequent heatwaves may force ch
Politics
US Judge Blocks Trump Immigrant Visa Ban
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against a visa ban made by the Trump administration.
Politics, Business
Badenoch Criticises Labour Over North Sea Oil and Gas Delays
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK's Conservative Party, has criticised the Labour government for being slow on two major energy projects.
Entertainment, Politics
Harry and Meghan's UK Visit Brings Back Security Questions
The return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the United Kingdom has brought back an old topic: their security arrangements. Security refers to the protection given to keep someone safe.
Politics
Emails Show ICE and Iran Worked Together on Deportations
Newly discovered emails reveal that ICE, the US immigration agency, quietly worked with the Iranian government to arrange the deportation of Iranians back to Iran.
Politics, Business
UK Government Borrows More Than Expected in July
The UK government borrowed more money than expected in July, according to new figures. Borrowing is money the government takes but must repay in the future.
Politics, Travel
Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Sisters in Georgia
Police in Atlanta, Georgia, have rescued two sisters who had been abducted. Their rescue was captured on a police bodycam.
Politics, Business
Canada and US say a trade deal is close, but details are unclear
Canada and the United States say they are close to finishing a new trade deal. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described 'significant progress' in the talks between the two countries.
Politics
Officials Knew Reflecting Pool Liner Was Peeling Before Vandalism Case Began
The Trump administration was warned about a peeling liner in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool nearly a month before it brought a vandalism case, according to news reports. A liner is the material inside a pool that st
Politics
Fill-In Senator Admits She Is 'Not That Informed' on National Security
Darline Graham, the sister of Senator Lindsey Graham and his current fill-in replacement in the U.S. Senate, admitted during a South Carolina debate that she is 'not that informed on national security.'
