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Basketball superstar LeBron James to leave LA Lakers
James is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.
It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter…
Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre
Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.
Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.
Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for…
Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificantOn first hearing, it is a position that sounds reasonable. “When our …
Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States
A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.
Italian MEP suggests government wants to ‘hide truth’ about Albania migrant centre
Cristina Guarda says delegation was denied access to cells in offshore detention facility, at which six people have attempted suicideAn Italian MEP has questioned whether the Ital…
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomber
Questions remain as to why somebody would want to kill Vadym Iermolaiev, who has a personal fortune of $225mMonaco in shock after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian-born business leade…
Editor's note: NPR retracts story
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.
Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on political party spending
At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.
Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?
They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.
Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants
Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food del…
Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls' sports
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has long coached his daughters' and other girls basketball teams at school, wrote the court's majority opinion.
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president
Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.
One million migrants in Spain apply to regularise status in new scheme
Programme defending benefits of immigration attracts double number of applicants expectedMore than 1 million undocumented migrants and asylum seekers have applied to regularise th…
Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.
SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low
The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. murder rate approaches a recor…