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US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
Spain's military firefighters battle wildfire in Huesca province – video
Firefighters worked to halt a wildfire near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2,470 acres). Firefighters from the military…
Rescuers scramble to find Venezuela earthquake survivors. And, SCOTUS rules on asylum
Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at th…
Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
Aid worker says hundreds remain trapped after Venezuela earthquakes
After earthquakes shattered much of the capital in Venezuela, Project Hope's Cesar Jimenez says rescue crews are racing to save hundreds trapped as international aid arrives and h…
Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
VW plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs and shut plants, report says
German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesGermany’s Volkswagen is to cut up to 100,00…
Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
'We are with you, Venezuela': Houston community rallies after deadly earthquakes
Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.
How well do you know your Reflecting Pool news? Because the quiz will test you
This week, the beleaguered body of water faced new woes. Plus soccer, gambling and U.K. politics!
Ex-NOAA employees re-create a valuable climate data site shut down by Trump
Former NOAA staffers have launched a new website that provides climate information. It replaces a government site that was shut down when the Trump administration took office.
Trump axed a Black history exhibit. Former park rangers are teaching it anyway.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, former national park rangers are hosting teach-ins and sharing history that the Trump administration has sought to erase f…
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Rescuers in Venezuela continue search for the missing after devastating earthquakes, SCOTUS rulings give Trump more power to set immigration policy, Trump works to woo struggling …
In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible — and controversial — ongoing deploym…
Heathrow expects fall in passengers and profits this year because of Iran war
Airport has also been ‘engaging closely’ with regulator to discuss cost of plan to build third runwayBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow has said that passenger numbers and pro…
'There was a lot of love': Man remembers his gay parents who died in the AIDS crisis
On this week's StoryCorps, a man remembers being raised by gay parents at the height of the AIDS crisis.
Most Venezuelan city in the US rallies to help after quakes
In Doral, where more than 40% of residents are of Venezuelan origin, the community has come together to send aid to the country after it was hit by earthquakes.
Weather tracker: Heatwave on course to tip temperatures over 40C in Germany and Poland
Extreme heat continues to impact daily life – and sporting events – across Europe. Plus, a tornado in RussiaTemperatures are forecast to rise dramatically in parts of central and …
Red warning for south-east England after record June heat; 55 people have drowned in France – Europe heatwave live
First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive days; Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals reach ‘saturation point’European heatwave is worst ever and i…
Venezuela reels from earthquakes as rescuers scramble to find survivors
As Venezuela begins counting the cost of its deadliest quake disaster in over a century, a shattered economy and struggling health system threaten to slow recovery efforts.
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to…
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
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