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US House Votes Down Bid To Rein In Trump's Iran War Powers
The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress.
More Than 20 States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed After Supreme Court Ruling
Trump has said the tariffs are essential to reduce America's longstanding trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he imposed last year under an emergency powers law.
Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut
US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of BeirutTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East? Continue reading...
News live: Albanese confirms three Australians on board US submarine that sank Iranian warship
The attack by the US submarine killed at least 87 people. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They’re oppressed. Continue reading...
Democrats say ‘good riddance’ to Kristi Noem after Trump fires her; DHS replacement pick calls nomination ‘pretty humbling’ – live
President picks ‘Maga warrior’ as nominee to replace Noem as Democrats hail decision after months of controversyTrump ousts Kristi Noem and replaces her with Republican senatorMarkwayne Mullin, Maga ‘warrior’ and ICE defender, to replace Kristi NoemMinneapolis killings and deportation outrage: Kristi Noem’s scandal-plagued DHS tenureSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump said that he would endorse a candidate in the heated Texas GOP runoff “soon”.This comes as neither the four-term incumbent, senator John Cornyn, or the state attorney general, Ken Paxton, received 50% of the votes in Tuesday’s primary. Continue reading...
Capitol Rioter Pardoned By Trump Jailed For Life Over Child Sex Abuse
A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Removing homeless encampment from local park breached human rights, Queensland supreme court rules
City of Moreton Bay blocked from clearing tent city after successful legal challenge by group living in parkFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA council breached human rights by clearing homeless people from a park in Brisbane’s north, the state’s supreme court has ruled in what has been hailed as an “historic victory for the basic rights of Queenslanders”.A group of 11 residents, who had been living in a park off Goodfellows Road, Kallangur, challenged eviction notices issued against them by the City of Moreton Bay last year. Continue reading...
Ukrainian Tourist Kidnapped In Bali, Severed Head Found Weeks Later
Authorities in Bali are investigating whether human remains discovered on the island belong to a 28-year-old Ukrainian tourist who was allegedly kidnapped in a violent abduction linked to a ransom demand.
PM Modi Speaks To Macron, Discusses "Shared Concern" Over Middle East War
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia, and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.
Man charged with aggravated murder in killings of three women in Utah
Suspect identified as Ivan Miller, 22, found after he was tracked in one of the victims’ vehicles, authorities saySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAuthorities have charged a 22-year-old man with aggravated murder in the killings of three women found dead in Utah on Wednesday following a search that extended into three states.The suspect has been identified as Ivan Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa. Continue reading...
Trump Calls Zelensky 'Obstacle' To Peace, Claims Putin Is 'Ready For Deal'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative.
Sci-fi surgery as doctor in UK directs robot to remove a prostate in Gibraltar
Briton with cancer operated on by doctor located 1,500 miles away using four-armed robot fitted with 3D cameraThe patient was in Gibraltar. The surgeon was in London. The outcome was a remarkable triumph for remote robotic surgery that saved the life of a 62-year-old football fan with prostate cancer.Inside the operating theatre at St Bernard’s, the only hospital in the British overseas territory, a hi-tech robot with four arms, and fitted with a 3D camera, removed the prostate of Briton Paul Buxton, who moved to Gibraltar 40 years ago. Continue reading...
Mar 6, 2026