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4 min agoLeaders of the International Criminal Court's governing body—current and former presidents alike—warn that efforts to cut off the institution diplomatically undermine the global rule of law. The Trump administration has targeted ICC judges and officials with sanctions, including the court's president Tomoko Akane, while pressing nations to quit the Rome Statute.18 min agoThe Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in November's midterm elections. The ruling deals a blow to the Republican Party's odds of maintaining its narrow U.S. House majority.18 min agoOil is set for its steepest weekly gain since mid-July as US pressure on Iran intensifies. Three senior Iranian sources said the US campaign to restrict Iranian oil exports and block sanctions evasion has tightened its grip on Tehran's economy, leaving the country with limited access to foreign currency and international financing networks.34 min agoVice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. has ended diplomatic contact with Iran following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, and talks will not resume until Iran ceases attacks on vessels. He indicated China is prepared to back economic sanctions against Tehran.49 min agoThe US House of Representatives passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act on Thursday with a vote of 237-169, penalizing universities that participate in boycotts of Israel or restrict students from traveling there. The bill, which requires institutions receiving federal funds not to impose restrictions on programs related to Israel, now goes to the Senate.49 min agoA flash flood struck Nepal's Trishuli valley on August 26, destroying hydropower plants and leaving about 900 people missing. Engineers coordinating through a WhatsApp group with more than 500 members are helping rescue workers search tunnels at the devastated sites, hoping some workers may have sheltered inside.49 min agoSeoul is preparing to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz in support of freedom of navigation. Options being considered include a maritime patrol aircraft, logistics support vessel or mine detection unit, with deployment targeted for year-end. The United States, Britain and France have been consulted on the contribution.1 h agoIndia's Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become women's international cricket's leading run-scorer in a Women's Asia Cup clash with Hong Kong China. The blistering 124-run knock from 64 balls also marked the Women's T20 Asia Cup's highest individual score, while Mandhana earlier matched Raj's tally of 93 fifty-plus scores.1 h agoPresident Donald Trump's White House unveiled a website on Thursday featuring classic arcade games with immigration-themed gameplay, including one where players chase migrants and another where they build a border wall. Rights groups swiftly criticized the release, which coincides with the administration's escalation of mass arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants.1 h agoAn explosion struck a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday, likely from a direct US munition hit, weapons experts concluded from verified images and video. US Vice President JD Vance said the United States was investigating. Iranian state television reported a 22-year-old woman died in hospital, bringing the death toll to five.4 min agoLeaders of the International Criminal Court's governing body—current and former presidents alike—warn that efforts to cut off the institution diplomatically undermine the global rule of law. The Trump administration has targeted ICC judges and officials with sanctions, including the court's president Tomoko Akane, while pressing nations to quit the Rome Statute.18 min agoThe Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in November's midterm elections. The ruling deals a blow to the Republican Party's odds of maintaining its narrow U.S. House majority.18 min agoOil is set for its steepest weekly gain since mid-July as US pressure on Iran intensifies. Three senior Iranian sources said the US campaign to restrict Iranian oil exports and block sanctions evasion has tightened its grip on Tehran's economy, leaving the country with limited access to foreign currency and international financing networks.34 min agoVice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. has ended diplomatic contact with Iran following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, and talks will not resume until Iran ceases attacks on vessels. He indicated China is prepared to back economic sanctions against Tehran.49 min agoThe US House of Representatives passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act on Thursday with a vote of 237-169, penalizing universities that participate in boycotts of Israel or restrict students from traveling there. The bill, which requires institutions receiving federal funds not to impose restrictions on programs related to Israel, now goes to the Senate.49 min agoA flash flood struck Nepal's Trishuli valley on August 26, destroying hydropower plants and leaving about 900 people missing. Engineers coordinating through a WhatsApp group with more than 500 members are helping rescue workers search tunnels at the devastated sites, hoping some workers may have sheltered inside.49 min agoSeoul is preparing to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz in support of freedom of navigation. Options being considered include a maritime patrol aircraft, logistics support vessel or mine detection unit, with deployment targeted for year-end. The United States, Britain and France have been consulted on the contribution.1 h agoIndia's Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become women's international cricket's leading run-scorer in a Women's Asia Cup clash with Hong Kong China. The blistering 124-run knock from 64 balls also marked the Women's T20 Asia Cup's highest individual score, while Mandhana earlier matched Raj's tally of 93 fifty-plus scores.1 h agoPresident Donald Trump's White House unveiled a website on Thursday featuring classic arcade games with immigration-themed gameplay, including one where players chase migrants and another where they build a border wall. Rights groups swiftly criticized the release, which coincides with the administration's escalation of mass arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants.1 h agoAn explosion struck a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday, likely from a direct US munition hit, weapons experts concluded from verified images and video. US Vice President JD Vance said the United States was investigating. Iranian state television reported a 22-year-old woman died in hospital, bringing the death toll to five.

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Israel to release five Lebanese prisoners in rare sign of progress with Beirut

Israel is expected to release five Lebanese detainees under a deal reached this week, with the Lebanese government agreeing to search for remains of Jewish community leaders killed by Hezbollah in the mid-1980s. The pris

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Fury attacks Joshua as 'coward' while heavyweight bout negotiations drag on

Tyson Fury has called Anthony Joshua a "coward" and accused him of "conning everybody" as talks over a British heavyweight showdown remain unresolved.

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