Trump takes credit for Netanyahu election performance after endorsing Israeli prime minister
President Trump says that his support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meant that the ‘whole tide turned’ in the election
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Standing charges to be scrapped from gas bills next year – Treasury
The charges are a fixed daily fee added to bills.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro heading for Ecuador, Argentina says
Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's presidential election, was en route to Ecuador after stopping off in Argentina with his family, an Argentine agency said....
Anthropic to Newsom: courts should have power to block risky AI
In a letter to the governor, the maker of the Claude chatbot said it supports kill-switch technology and outside auditors embedding inside AI firms.
Cuban minister rages at Trump ally on UN floor
The US ambassador to the UN became involved in a shouting match with Cuba’s foreign minister during a speech at the UN headquarters.
Grand jury won’t indict former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson for riot testimony
Prosecutors wanted to indict Hutchinson for testimony she provided about Trump’s behavior during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
Ukrainian refugees will be sent to Russia under Melania Trump’s ceasefire
A ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky will see Ukrainians sent to Russia.
Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander have been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after the trio was convicted of drugging and raping dozens of wome...
Republicans wanted Rubio on the stump. Trump coaxed him there.
“We love you, Texas,” the secretary of State told the crowd.
Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide over her testimony about Trump and Jan. 6, sources say
Justice Department prosecutors on Tuesday tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her testimony...
What to know about serial killer Ted Bundy and his rampage of violence
Ted Bundy's rampage of violence spanned at least four years and left dozens of victims behind, including at least 30 women and girls who were killed — and se...
Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say
Tennessee authorities are searching for a 28-year-old convicted murderer who escaped through a state prison’s fence late Sunday night before stealing a truck...
FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion tied to former Rep. Eric Swalwell
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills mansion Tuesday in connection to an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell, according to two people familiar with the...
Tory councillor’s wife hid from man he brought to abuse her, court hears
The wife of a former Tory councillor locked herself in a bathroom after waking to find her husband and a stranger sexually assaulting her.
Flávio Bolsonaro on flight to Miami after fleeing Brazil amid election defeat
Far-right senator and family expected to land in US after crossing into Argentina and then flying out of Ecuador
What to know about Trump Accounts and automatic enrollment
NEW YORK (AP) — Whether you realize it or not, your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account.”Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allow...
UK poll tracker: Andy Burnham opens up biggest lead since general election after 100 days in office
The prime minister has pushed back against early election rumours amid the rising support
Trump has robbed victims of $119M in court-ordered restitution with his pardons of allies
Convicted fraudsters and other criminals pardoned by the president over the last year thanks owed victims and the federal government more than $1 billion
Trial date set for group accused of vandalising Trump Turnberry golf course
Police were called to the five star Trump Turnberry course on Maidens Road, Turnberry, South Ayrshire on March 8 last year.
Group accused of vandalising Trump's Scottish golf course get trial date
It’s alleged the group damaged the golf course by digging up turf and spraying paint and herbicide
First Thing: Both blocs claim upper hand in crucial Israeli election
Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form new coalition while opposition bloc leader says result shows prime minister should step down
Who won the Israel election? Live results as vote counts continue
Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership has been challenged by centrist newcomer Gadi Eisenkot - but it remains unclear who will lead the Knesset
Factbox-Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
Oct 19 () - The US Supreme Court is hearing a series of important cases during its current nine-month term involving issues such as President Donald Trump's...
Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race
(In July 29 story, corrects paragraph 18 to say United Torah Judaism and Shas quit the government in 2025, not 2024) JERUSALEM, July 29 (Reuters) - Israelis...
Trump online: A burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - In a burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric, President Donald Trump cast the Somali American community as a threat to Mi...
Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities
By Akash Sriram and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The US suspended Microsoft, major IT outsourcers and software maker Adobe from a key green-ca...
'Officially The Weirdest Trump Bit': President Stuns With Fresh Rants About Men's Anatomy
“What in the actual hell is going on?”