US states sue to block Paramount’s $110bn merger with Warner
Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn deal.
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Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator’s term until early 2027.
Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president’s immigration crackdown.
Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US military later said it had started the third consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
Lindsey Graham’s sister chosen as replacement after senator’s death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator’s little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham’s death on Saturday.
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
Man wanted in connection with murder arrested in Jordan
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
ICE involved in killing of young person in Maine, according to reports
A person was reportedly killed in the US state of Maine during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Spanish PM visits site of deadly wildfire
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled a wildfire in Almeria.
US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
UK designates IRGC as terrorist organisation
The UK government has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under new powers.
Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell’s wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.