Nine more deaths confirmed in Texas floods – bringing total to at least 104
At least 104 people have died in the flash floods that have left a trail of destruction across Texas, US officials have said.
Trump hits Asian nations with tariffs, including allies Japan, South Korea
Markets tumbled on the latest tariff announcements, with the S&P 500 seeing its biggest drop in three weeks.
Doctors alarmed at rising meningitis cases in Gaza’s children
A 16-month-old Palestinian baby is among a growing number of children in Gaza suffering from meningitis.
US revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS
The move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the fall of the al-Assad government last year.
Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries from August
Tweety McTreason says the US will impose a raft of import taxes on 14 countries after delaying his Liberation Day tariffs.
At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off
Police say at least 11 people were killed – as a doctor tells the BBC protesters taken to hospital died of gunshot wounds.
Released Hamas hostage says Trump can bring home those still captive in Gaza
Keith Siegel urged the US president to pressure both Israel and Hamas to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Pictures of beef Wellington used in mushroom murders released by court
An Australian woman has been found guilty by a jury of murdering three relatives with a deadly family lunch.
Trump announces tariff rates for numerous countries
Japan and Korea were the first to receive letters informing them of a 25 per cent tariff rate each. But Canada is likely not going
No client list, no new files coming in Jeffrey Epstein case, says U.S. Justice Department
Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a “client list,” the U.S. Justice Department said Monday, announcing that no more files related to the wealthy financier’s sex
Did Jasmine Crockett donate $25M to Texas flooding victims and aid efforts?
Online users shared the rumor about the Texas congresswoman following devastating flash floods outside of San Antonio in early July 2025.
Investigating claim George Strait donated $3.5M to Texas flooding victims
Social media posts claimed the country music legend made a massive donation to support those affected by the July 2025 flooding.
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said Trump is ‘worse than anyone in our history’
Cobb, who worked as a White House lawyer during the first Trump administration, made the statement in a private comment on an acquaintance’s post.
Debunking rumor leaked memos show Trump admin testing ‘internal travel restrictions’ within US
An online video reported, “What started at the borders may now be happening inside the country.”