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.
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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.'
Politics, Science
Former Fauci Adviser Pleads Guilty in Covid-19 Records Case
David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has pleaded guilty to conspiracy. He admitted working with someone else to hide records about Covi
Politics
Who Is Natalie Harp, the Aide Always Close to Trump?
A new report from The New York Times looks at Natalie Harp, an aide who is known for staying extremely close to President Trump. The report asks a simple but important question: what does she actually do?
Sports, Politics
Wales sports minister meets rugby union over fans' fears
Wales' sports minister, Heledd Fychan, has held a meeting with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to discuss fans' concerns. The WRU is the organisation that manages rugby union in Wales.
Technology, Politics
Historian Warns AI Could Threaten Democracy
US historian Jill Lepore, who has won the Pulitzer prize, has written a new book about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The book is called The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State. It argues that AI threatens lib
Politics
US and South Korea Cut Short Joint Military Drills
The United States and South Korea have cut short a joint military exercise, according to officials in Seoul. The drills ended earlier than originally planned.
Politics, Business
Trump Delays New Tariffs on Canada for Three Days
US President Donald Trump has announced a short delay on new tariffs against Canada. He said the countries are close to finishing a trade deal.
Technology, Politics
War in Ukraine Pushes Countries to Bury Key Technology
The war in Ukraine has made governments and companies think more carefully about how to protect important systems from attack. One idea getting more attention is putting vital infrastructure underground.
Politics
Senator Asks Military Leaders to Stay Out of Elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has asked two top defense officials to promise that the U.S. military will stay out of the upcoming midterm elections.
Politics
Hegseth Travels to Iowa Amid Talk of 2028 Plans
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Iowa this week to support a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives.
Politics, Business
Media Groups Back ABC Against Pressure From Trump Administration
Media advocacy groups have said that ABC is right to resist pressure tactics from the Trump administration. They warned that the government could try to control news companies it does not agree with.
Politics
Australia: Independent MP Criticises Gambling Reform Deal
Independent Australian MP Sophie Scamps has sharply criticised a gambling reform bill being negotiated between the Labor government and the Coalition opposition. She described the plan as "weak, piecemeal, pathetic".
Politics
Trump Meets Teen Lifeguard and Boy He Saved at Sea
A teenage lifeguard who saved a young boy from the ocean at Seabright Beach has met President Trump at the White House.
