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Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84 – (BBC News)
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
Hackers steal data from millions of UK airport customers – (BBC News)
About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed, Manchester Airport Group says.
Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land – (Al Jazeera English)
Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.
Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep – (The Hill)
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said the Trump administration would not “just sit down and take” further retaliation from Canada after Ottawa introduced a dollar-for-dollar match on U.S. tariffs. “If there’s further retaliation from the…
Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic has died, UN official says – (Al Jazeera English)
This is a breaking news story.
Live updates: Kennedy Center case returns to court; Trump heads to Houston to boost Paxton – (The Hill)
President Trump’s battle to make the Kennedy Center his own returns to court on Thursday, where a judge will hear arguments in whether Trump’s name may be inscribed on the building. Earlier this week, the Justice Department argued in court filings that the re…
The 100 Most Influential People in AI 2026 – (Time)
Meet the innovators, leaders, and thinkers reshaping our world through advances in artificial intelligence
ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting is released from Texas jail – (Associated Press)
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota. The Cameron County sherif…
Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears – (BBC News)
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year, data shows – (BBC News)
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue – (BBC News)
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
Documents refute RFK Jr.'s Senate testimony about Samoa trip – (Associated Press)
The Associated Press and The Guardian have obtained documents that contradict statements made by current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during two congressional hearings in 2025. Kennedy was seeking confirmation for the Cabinet post. He told senators …
On the Ballot: Markey-Moulton matchup underlines competing visions for change in Democratic Party – (The Hill)
Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey are squaring off for Massachusetts’s Democratic Senate nod next week in the latest primary to spotlight young challengers vying to push out the party’s old guard. Moulton, a 47-year-old who’s been in the House for six te…
Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods – (Al Jazeera English)
A glacier collapse high in the Himalayas on Wednesday triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Warsh steps into spotlight after Bessent’s bond move – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Trump’s mail-in voting order challenged again ▪ Meta agrees to restrictions in settlement ▪ FDA approves major pancreatic cancer treatment ▪ Abbey Gate bombing fifth anniversary Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will step into the spotligh…
Top Gear to return after Andrew Flintoff's crash, BBC confirms – (BBC News)
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
3 Big Questions After Meta’s $18 Billion Teen Safety Settlement – (Time)
The company agreed to pay nearly $18 billion and pledged to impose new safety controls on Facebook and Instagram.
U.S. Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Senate, NASA, Hospitals, and More – (Time)
An affidavit filed by the FBI Wednesday alleges a string of hacking operations since 2018. Here’s what to know.
Deadly Nepal floods underscore growing glacier risks in the Himalayas – (Associated Press)
Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river. This may have led to a surge of water downstream, killing at least 273 people and leaving over 1,300 missing. The U.S.…
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit? – (Al Jazeera English)
There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
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Missouri deputy AG, missing 6 days after seeking to summit Wyoming's tallest peak, is found alive – (Fox News)
Missouri Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway celebrated the rescue of Shaun Mackelprang after crews searched Wyoming's Wind River Range for days.
Iran attacks another commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East – (Fox News)
A second commercial oil tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid talks between Oman and Iran to impose a toll in the crucial waterway.
Here’s what Meta’s $18 billion multistate settlement could mean for kids — and for its bottom line – (CNN)
Meta on Wednesday agreed to make sweeping changes to its platforms as part of an $18 billion settlement with dozens of states over claims its platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis.
MLB stadium looks virtually empty as fans send clear message about the team: 'Embarrassing' – (Fox News)
The Los Angeles Angels claimed 25,161 fans attended Wednesday's matinee, but the empty stands in Anaheim told a very different and brutal story.
Ratko Mladić, Bosnian-Serb general dubbed the ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ dies aged 84 – (CNN)
Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general who orchestrated the Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo during the Balkan wars, has died
Enes Kanter Freedom responds to Chicago Sky owner on ejection and ban, plans to sue – (Fox News)
Enes Kanter Freedom says he and his legal team will take action against the Chicago Sky and owner Michael Alter after his ejection and arena ban.
Michigan Democrat demands reporters stop asking 'about Hasan Piker' ahead of Senate race – (Fox News)
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell told reporters during a rally that she is done answering questions about controversial far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker.
ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan immigrant and covering it up is released from Texas jail – (CNN)
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.
Experts zero in on likely cause of deadly Nepal mudslide, with more than 1,300 missing – (Fox News)
A massive glacier collapse triggered a magnitude 5.2 landslide event that caused catastrophic Nepal and Tibet floods, with over 1,300 people still missing.
Gender equity, DEI, climate action: How the Smithsonian’s woke push ‘infiltrated’ America's most beloved zoo – (Fox News)
The Smithsonian National Zoo embraced DEI initiatives, LGBTQ programming and climate change messaging that critics say strays from its mission.
Ex-waitress reveals restaurant tipping secret most customers don't realize — expert calls it 'bad hospitality' – (Fox News)
A mentor at the Red Rooster Tavern taught Mel Robbins which diners actually influence the tip, sparking debate among hospitality and etiquette experts.
'Tragic accident' unfolds as travelers, employees witness deadly passenger jet incident – (Fox News)
An Airbus A350 operated by French Bee struck and killed a ground-handling worker at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport Monday evening.
Backlash over Good Good Golf ad goes too far as stores pull merchandise, PGA Tour event potentially canceled – (Fox News)
Good Good Golf faces massive fallout as Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and PGA Tour Superstore pull merchandise from shelves over a controversial ad.
Kevin Warsh has a plan for the Fed. Scott Bessent is getting in the way – (CNN)
President Donald Trump’s handpicked central bank chief is conducting an experiment on the grandest of stages. Trump’s point man on the economy is getting in the way.
From private jets and diamond-encrusted jewelry to solitary confinement: Inside the Tate brothers’ new reality – (CNN)
The Tate brothers extravagant lifestyle has taken them from ribeyes to ramen and superyachts in St. Tropez to a federal prison in Miami
Kinley Rasmus' Box Score Stats, Highlights for Southeast vs. Great Lakes in LLWS Elimination Bracket – (CNN)
Kinley Rasmus is one of the breakout stars of the summer, but her 2026 Little League World Series came to an end Wednesday.
Army Sgt. speaks to CNN after wife is deported by Trump admin: ‘We did everything the right way’ | CNN – (CNN)
An active-duty servicemember is speaking out after his wife was deported to Honduras. Sgt. Headar Turcios’s wife, Cristy Villafranca, was detained last month in El Paso, Texas, as she was driving home from Walmart with her husband and their daughter. Turcios,…
Power Ranking Every Team in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League – (CNN)
Midweek is about to get exciting again with the return of the UEFA Champions League.
The 2026 NFL Panic Meter: Rating Every Fanbase's Anxiety Level from 1 to 10 – (CNN)
Sports fans have never had less patience.
Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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