Headlines from Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC, Newsweek, Reuters, The Hill, and Time
- Live updates: Fed to tackle interest rates as inflation fuels hike buzz; Trump to rally NC voters – (The Hill)
President Trump will rejoin the campaign trail Wednesday evening, traveling to North Carolina to rally support for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who formerly chaired the Republican National Committee. Recent polls placed the Republican hopeful behind … - Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial – (BBC News)
Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman. - Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes – (BBC News)
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia. - Ed Sheeran row: How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of his career – (BBC News)
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism. - In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses – (Al Jazeera English)
The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats’ bid to turn hate into votes failed. - Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive – (Al Jazeera English)
The recent flare-up in the Yemen conflict has seen tens of thousands of people displaced in Taiz governorate. - US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means – (Al Jazeera English)
The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon. - Supreme Court’s mail ballot ruling brings giant sigh of relief to Trump critics – (The Hill)
Nevada’s top election official was at dinner with a friend on Monday night when his phone started blowing up. The Supreme Court’s mail ballot decision had landed. His stomach sank. “Then, as I started to read, just pure emotion of joy,” Nevada Secretary of S… - Massie says he hid Hegseth impeachment resolution from GOP leaders – (The Hill)
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he kept his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a secret from Republican leaders because he did not want to “show his hand.” The Kentucky Republican, who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administ… - Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death – (BBC News)
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week. - Five takeaways as primaries end, Trump’s final sprint begins – (The Hill)
In today’s issue: ▪ Democrats riding high ▪ Fed expected to raise rates ▪ Kennedy Center board votes to close again ▪ Two longshot impeachment attempts The general election season has officially entered the home stretch as the last primaries wrapped up Tuesda… - Baby born in cinema has Broughton Cineworld on birth certificate – (BBC News)
Elsie Lamb was born in the Cineworld at Broughton, Flintshire, about 40 minutes into the film. - India summons Pakistani diplomat after incident in Arabian Sea – (Al Jazeera English)
India accuses Pakistan of ignoring bilateral agreement after collison between the two countries’ navies. - South East businesses speak about the impact of retail crime – (BBC News)
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels. - Analysis shows $177 billion in federal grants have been cut or frozen – (Associated Press)
An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term. On Wednesday, a nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists released a tracking tool that shows… - AP-NORC shows AI data center worries, House votes again to end the Iran war – (Associated Press)
Enjoying Morning Wire online? Get tomorrow’s edition of AP’s free flagship newsletter delivered straight to your inbox before you start the day. Subscribe here. - EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member' – (BBC News)
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump. - Trump Criticizes His Supreme Court Picks Over Mail-In Ballot Ruling – (Time)
The President complained that some Justices have not ruled as he expected. - Trump’s allies eye big spending cuts as part of postelection agenda – (The Hill)
Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are laying the groundwork for substantial cuts to federal spending in the postelection, lame-duck Congress to offset tens of billions of dollars in new defense spending, including funding for the war in Iran, i… - Trump seeks to help Republican in uphill North Carolina battle – (The Hill)
Republicans are hoping President Trump can give North Carolina Senate nominee Michael Whatley a much-needed boost as Democrats appear increasingly optimistic about flipping the state in November. Trump is slated to travel to the state, the only battleground … - 7 biggest surprises from the 2026 primary cycle – (The Hill)
The 2026 primary cycle has served up enough surprises to fill out a bingo card. Tuesday’s primaries in Delaware marked the last contests of the season, as both parties gear up for the battle for control of Congress Over the last six months, the left flank of … - Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes – (Al Jazeera English)
This is a breaking news story. - At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line – (Al Jazeera English)
At least seven people also injured in attack near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk governor says. - UK inflation pushed up by petrol and diesel price rises – (BBC News)
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth. - Worries grow about environmental impact of AI: new poll – (Associated Press)
A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI. The survey data say about half of Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact, up 12 points from last y… - EU's von der Leyen proposes Canada as first associate member – (Associated Press)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. She made the announcement Wednesday during her State of the European Union address. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney receiv… - Live updates: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on – (Associated Press)
The House has voted for a third time to end the Iran war, the Kennedy Center board has voted to close the venue for renovations and Trump heads to North Carolina for candidate Michael Whatley. - Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans – (BBC News)
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby. - US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour – (Al Jazeera English)
For a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump’s ability to continue military action. - US futures climb ahead of Fed interest rate call and the latest retail sales numbers – (Associated Press)
U.S. futures are rising as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a hike. The potential hike will be the first in three years as inflation remains elevated in the United States and above the Fed’s target. F… - Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trapped – (Al Jazeera English)
Rescue crews in Gaza pull survivors from a collapsed building as cries for help echo beneath the rubble, witnesses say. - Trump heads to North Carolina for Senate nominee Michael Whatley – (Associated Press)
President Donald Trump plans to travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. This marks Trump’s first rally since his midterm convention in Dallas. Despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his econo… - Small businesses lament losing sales during US-Canada trade war – (Associated Press)
Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs. Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods … - Warsh likely to side with markets over Trump as Fed rate hike expected – (Associated Press)
Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong but opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leav… - House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on – (Associated Press)
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran. The House approved a war powers resolution late Tuesday that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The roll call, 220-204, was… - House passes Iran war powers resolution – (The Hill)
The House on Tuesday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. The lower chamber voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). Seven Republicans voted in fav… - Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on – (Al Jazeera English)
Iranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war. - DOGE Initiative Resulted in Federal Employees Getting Paid Billions to Not Work, New Government Report Finds – (Time)
The U.S. spent $6.7 billion last year on paid leave for workers departing under a DOGE workforce reduction program, a new government report found. - What Is the Status of the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks? Here's What Both Sides Are Saying – (Time)
Despite pressure mounting for a clear way out of the war, meaningful negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled. Here’s what each side has said regarding the status of peace talks, and how experts predict Iranian officials could use the Houthis’ di… - Iran War Has Cost U.S. Nearly $40 Billion and Fueled Inflation, CBO Finds – (Time)
The report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the war will cost the country another $2 billion to $3 billion each month it continues. - Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour – (BBC News)
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage. - Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing? – (Al Jazeera English)
Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. - California Democrat: ‘We need to have a safety stand-down with AI’ – (The Hill)
Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) on Monday said that the U.S. needs “a safety stand-down” regarding AI amid growing calls for regulation coming from both the tech industry and members of Congress. “I’m setting out a vision for how we need to develop AI,” Whi… - UT-Austin students fire back after Republican’s ‘blatantly racist’ post – (The Hill)
University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) students fired back Monday against a “blatantly racist” post from the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, Bo French. French posted an image over the weekend of UT-Austin students, many of whom were Sou… - The Emmys Squandered Beloved First-Time Host Mariska Hargitay – (Time)
The beloved 'SVU' star and first woman to host the telecast in 15 years was, well, just OK. - In Gen Z Romance Shows Like Crew Girl, Sports Are the New Sex – (Time)
From 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Off Campus' to Netflix's new teen drama 'Crew Girl,' getting physical is no longer just about sex - How The Early Spring Ends—And Sets the Stage for More Chinese Dramas on Netflix – (Time)
The romantic drama was on the streamer's global top 10 for weeks - Why You Should Never Wear Shoes in Your House – (Time)
The soles of your shoes collect germs—then track them everywhere you go. - Inside OpenAI’s Reboot – (Time)
In extensive interviews, the leaders of the company that ushered in the AI boom lay out their vision for its future. - Shinya Yamanaka Made Cells Young Again. Can That Reverse Aging? – (Time)
Twenty years after his Nobel-winning discovery, doctors are using Yamanaka's cell-reprogramming breakthrough to treat real patients—and address aging itself. - JD Vance reveals what he thinks UFOs are – (Newsweek)
Vance pledged to “get to the bottom“ of UFOs on Friday. - Joe Rogan Hits Trump on Iran War: ‘Nobody Thinks It’s a Good Idea’ – (Newsweek)
The podcaster was commenting on the president's reported daily video montage briefings on the conflict in the Middle East. - Tiger Woods Rollover Crash: Full List of Car Wrecks Involving Golf Legend – (Newsweek)
Woods has been involved in several high‑profile vehicle incidents over the years. - White House Reveals New App After Cryptic Posts: Full List of Features – (Newsweek)
After cryptic teasers, the White House unveiled a new app promising direct access, live streams and real‑time updates. - Trump Admin Stress Forced ICE Chief Todd Lyons to Hospital: Report – (Newsweek)
Todd Lyons was reported to have been hospitalized twice due to stress-related issues. - Jenny Storms on NBC100 and Reinventing the Playbook – (Newsweek)
At Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum 2026, Jenny Storms told Newsweek “everything was done differently” across NBCU. - Tiger Woods in Florida car crash: What to know – (Newsweek)
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, authorities said. - Viral "looksmaxxing'" influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charges – (Newsweek)
Viral “looksmaxxing“ influencer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on battery charges tied to a fight at a rental home. - Kash Patel’s Odds to Be Out as FBI Chief Surge After Email Hack – (Newsweek)
Kash Patel's personal emails were leaked by an Iran-backed group in seeming retribution. - Fury as Veteran Dies After Migrant Allegedly Pushed Him Onto Subway Tracks – (Newsweek)
The DHS has characterized Hernandez, a Honduran national, as a “serial criminal“ who had repeatedly deported from the U.S.
Headlines from CNN and Fox News
- CodePink activists questioned on motives ahead of foreign influence hearing | Fox News Video – (Fox News)
CodePink activists ignore questions from Fox News Digital's Asra Nomani on their intentions ahead of Capitol Hill foreign influence hearing. - Rare cancer cases strike in California community as families demand answers – (Fox News)
At least six children in Ladera Ranch, California, have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, prompting environmental testing and a state health review. - NBC reporter, pilot among the victims identified in deadly Los Angeles helicopter crash – (Fox News)
Journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were identified as victims of the NBC4 helicopter crash in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood. - US confirms it has weapons in space | CNN – (CNN)
The United States military has weapons in space and will use them to defend its forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday. This marks the first official confirmation of such capabilities and a deliberate signal to potential adversaries. - Violent shaking causes ceiling collapse on plane | CNN – (CNN)
Video shows passengers onboard a Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 bound for Kermanshah screaming in panic as violent shaking collapses the cabin ceiling. The Iranian plane landed safely back at Mashhad Airport, with no injuries reported. - Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks’ behavior revealed ‘red flags’ before attack: former FBI agent – (Fox News)
FBI documents reveal Thomas Crooks was "spiraling" before the Trump assassination attempt, with witnesses noting erratic behavior and odd habits. - Mark Zuckerberg weighs in on AI slowdown debate with OpenAI, Anthropic – (Fox News)
Mark Zuckerberg argues AI labs can take their own safety measures as Anthropic’s Dario Amodei pushes regulation and OpenAI’s Sam Altman backs slowing development. - Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair to be fined once again by NFL for wearing Pro-Palestinian personal message on eyeblack – (Fox News)
Azeez Al-Shaair faces an $11,492 NFL fine for writing Hind Rajab's name on his eyeblack during the Houston Texans' opener against the Buffalo Bills. - Charlie Kirk’s family says security failures by Utah officials led to his assassination – (CNN)
Charlie Kirk’s family blamed Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a state university, in a wrongful death notice announced Wednesday that presages a possible lawsuit. - KNBC anchor announces their chopper crashed on air | CNN – (CNN)
KNBC anchor Colleen Williams confirmed on air that a news helicopter providing coverage for the station had crashed in a Los Angeles suburb. Three people were killed and one person was taken to a hospital, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. - US military releases footage of massive operation to rescue injured airman stranded inside Iran – (Fox News)
Newly released video from the US military shows elite Air Force pararescue operators rescuing an injured F-15E Strike Eagle crewman stranded deep inside Iran earlier this year. - CNN Explains | CNN – (CNN)
CNN Explains delivers clear, visually rich and deeply reported videos that break down complex topics, spanning global events to everyday questions, so viewers can understand the world with confidence. - 7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers – (Fox News)
House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution reining in Trump's military engagement in Iran beyond the 60-day threshold. - Helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing at least one person – (CNN)
A helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings in a Los Angeles suburb on Tuesday night, killing at least one person, according to officials. - Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee – (Fox News)
A traveler at Dane County Regional Airport in Wisconsin taped a knife inside her carry-on bag to avoid paying a $100 baggage fee ahead of a camping trip, the TSA reported. - Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds – (Fox News)
A study of 110 clinical trials links the antibiotic cefepime to a 94.4% higher probability of all-cause mortality compared to other beta-lactam drugs. - Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants – (CNN)
FBI Director Kash Patel’s decision to remove bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for FBI job applicants drew bipartisan disbelief Tuesday after he said the change was intended to protect trafficking victims coerced into sexual acts with animals. - Log in to your CNN account | CNN – (CNN)
Log in for a more personal CNN. - Canada is pursuing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU as US ties remain fraught. Here’s what we know – (CNN)
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is pursuing a “unique alliance” with the European Union, a further signal of Ottawa’s efforts to pivot away from the Washington amid a deepening trade war. - Stream the CNN experience now | CNN – (CNN)
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