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The Independent‘Clearly chicken you weirdo’: People respond to JD Vance sharing video he claims shows migrants grilling cats
The “gotcha” footage posted online by Vance may not be the slam dunk he apparently hoped it would be
- The Telegraph
Taylor Swift’s endorsement backfires on Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris appears to have backfired, according to a poll.
- The Independent
North Korea inadvertently gives away location of nuclear weapons facility with pictures of Kim Jong-un visit
State media images of Kim Jong-un visiting a uranium enrichment plant did not include its location. But analysts say tell-tale features in the photographs are a ‘close match’ to a particular site near Pyongyang
- The Telegraph
Hardman who may be Uganda’s next president is Putin fan and asked Meloni to marry him
When he is not busy fawning over Vladimir Putin, the army chief aiming to be Uganda’s next president has spent a good deal of time salivating over Giorgia Meloni.
- The Daily Beast
John Roberts’ Secret Trump Memo Revealed in Huge SCOTUS Leak
The Supreme Court was hit by a flurry of damaging new leaks Sunday as a series of confidential memos written by the chief justice were revealed by The New York Times.The court’s Chief Justice John Roberts was clear to his fellow justices in February: He wanted the court to take up a case weighing Donald Trump’s right to presidential immunity—and he seemed inclined to protect the former president.“I think it likely that we will view the separation of powers analysis differently,” Roberts wrote to
- The Telegraph
US sends ‘unserviceable’ military arms to Taiwan
The United States sent faulty military items to Taiwan including mouldy armour and expired ammunition.
- HuffPost
Bill Maher Goes Big With Trump Prediction: 'I Have The Credibility For This'
"I'm going to make this a very momentous night with a prediction," the "Real Time" host promised.
- AFP News
Philippine ship in standoff with China leaves flashpoint reef
A Philippine vessel that spent months anchored at a disputed reef in the South China Sea has left the area, the national maritime council said Sunday. "During her deployment... she challenged an encirclement by a larger flotilla of intruders, battled inclement weather, with her crew surviving on diminished daily provisions," National Maritime Council Chairperson Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement Sunday.
- The Independent
Kamala Harris just gave her first solo interview as the presidential nominee. Here’s what we learned
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the economy, gun control, and reaching undecided voters
- INSIDER
The US Army put on a sudden show of force out on the far edge of Alaska to send the message it can as Russia and China partner in the Pacific
The 11th Airborne Division led efforts to deploy artillery and over 130 soldiers to the far tip of Alaska as US rivals conducted massive naval drills.
- The Hill
Biden congratulates McBride: ‘Beau’s looking down from heaven’
President Biden on Wednesday called Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride (D) to congratulate her on her primary win for the state’s only House seat, a victory that all but guarantees McBride will be the first openly transgender person elected to Congress in November. “I called her, and I said, ‘Sarah,’ I said, ‘Beau’s looking down from…
- Evening Standard
Senior Russian official warns his country could reduce Kyiv to a 'giant melted spot' with a massive attack
Dmitry Medvedev claims Russia now has formal grounds to deploy its nuclear arsenal as the West decides whether to allow Ukraine to launch long range missiles into Russia
- Reuters
Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe
European governments should halt welfare benefits to Ukrainian men of military age who are living in their countries, Poland's foreign minister said, a measure he said would help Ukraine call up more troops to fight Russian forces. Following a meeting in Kyiv with his Ukrainian counterpart, Poland's Radoslaw Sikorski said ending social benefits for Ukrainian male refugees would also benefit state finances in host countries in Western Europe.
- The Hill
Arizona’s 19th-century abortion law officially repealed
The 19th-century abortion law in the battleground state of Arizona was officially repealed on Saturday. The 1864 law, which was initially passed even before Arizona became a state, was revoked with Saturday marking the 90th day that the state legislature adjourned for the year. The Civil War-era law banned nearly all abortions except in the…
- The Hill
Harris organizer objects to subpoena from Judiciary Committee Chair Jordan
A Democratic strategist who helped organize a “White Dudes for Harris” call said Friday he is fighting back against a subpoena from House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). “I am objecting to the subpoena issued by Jim Jordan and the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee in its entirety. This subpoena serves no legitimate legislative purpose…
- CNN
Russia will be ‘at war’ with NATO if Ukraine long-range missile restrictions lifted, Putin warns
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that NATO allowing Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike inside his country would be seen by Moscow as the bloc’s direct entry into the war.
- The Telegraph
Isis commander tipped to become global leader killed in Iraq raid
A top Isis commander tipped to become the group’s new global leader was killed in one of the largest US counter-terror operations in years.
- BBC
Ukrainians warn of being surrounded as Russia advances in east
Speaking to the BBC, soldiers in eastern Ukraine fear that Russia is trying to surround them.
- Associated Press
Days of preparation and one final warning. How Kamala Harris got ready for her big debate moment
It was almost time for the presidential debate, but Kamala Harris’ staff thought there was one more thing she needed to know. While answering a question about immigration policy, Trump said migrants in Springfield were “eating the dogs” and “they’re eating the cats.” Harris laughed, shook her head and stared at her Republican opponent in amazement.
- Reuters
Ukraine suffering high losses due to slow arms supplies, says Zelenskiy
Russia has been gaining ground in parts of eastern Ukraine including around Pokrovsk. Zelenskiy said the situation in the east was "very tough", adding that half of Ukraine's brigades there were not equipped. Zelenskiy said weapons aid packages promised by the United States and European nations were arriving very slowly.