The Trump administration has not disclosed its cost estimates for the Iran war.

Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in agency operations

Mexico formally requested that US state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of immigrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.

The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston. Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, 17 Mexican immigrants have died during immigration enforcement, 14 in ICE custody and three in agency operations.

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Air quality in Canada’s largest city was at times the worst in the world on Wednesday, as wildfires across Ontario sent smoke drifting into New York City and beyond.

Since WIRED reported on Meta’s NameTag face recognition system, company executives have made confusing and conflicting remarks about its very existence.

Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless 'political statement' about Mexico.

A Wisconsin referral marks the second time Musk’s viral description of an America PAC promotion has landed him in legal trouble.

Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in post

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s popular defence minister, despite pleas from foreign partners and civil society for him to keep his job, as part of wide-ranging government reshuffle.

In a post on Telegram Mykhailo Fedorov announced that he was leaving his position, saying it had been a “great honour” to serve the Ukrainian people. He was widely credited with transforming the defence ministry and reducing corruption.

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Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best”. The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said. Troops under 30 can volunteer to be tested. In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be...

Demis Hassabis says AI needs a FINRA-style referee before more powerful models arrive. For founders building on top of that technology, the fine print matters more than the headline.

All the biggest moments, heated exchanges, fouls and stats from the first 45 minutes of the heated semifinal in Atlanta.

10 years on from Turkiye’s coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.

President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Iran will defend every inch of its territory, saying attempts to tear the country apar

The show just made history again, and its longevity is a powerful lesson in brand building.

A 24-year-old Indian woman was fatally stabbed at her London home. A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the incident. The victim's family alleges the attack was racially motivated and seeks government assistance. They had sold land to fund her education and future aspirations in the UK. British Sikh groups express concern over rising race-based attacks targeting vulnerable individuals.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed the July 20 Delhi protest for statehood restoration. His party will travel to Delhi on July 19 to decide the next steps. National Conference invited 52 political figures for the planned federalism cause protest. Congress supports statehood plus, demanding land and job rights for the people. PDP has not yet clarified its stance on the National Conference invitation.

The safety board confirmed Tesla's account of the crash, which the company shared days after it happened last month.

The United States’ nominee for director of national intelligence told lawmakers on Wednesday he could be “extremely helpful” in shaping economic strategy with China during a confirmation hearing that framed Beijing as a leading economic and geopolitical challenge. Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, appeared before the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on his nomination, where he was questioned on several key intelligence issues. When pressed on the top three threats...

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Pakistan to defuse unrest in PoK through dialogue. He expressed anguish over civilian and police deaths in continuing unrest. Violence centers on a dispute over reserved seats for Kashmiri refugees in the assembly. Protesters want these seats scrapped, which Pakistan-based parties use for influence. Elections are scheduled for July 27, with a court ruling upholding the seats.

Security forces recovered 215 rounds of Pika gun ammunition from a terrorist hideout in Poonch. A search operation in Rajouri continued for a second day to trace two terror suspects. These suspects were captured on CCTV cameras crossing a road late Sunday. Joint operations are ongoing in forested areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts. These extensive combing operations aim to track down elusive militant groups.

While the grocery chain remains financially healthy, a wave of closures reflects a broader industry shift toward a more strategic footprint.

On the fifth straight day of fighting, the U.S. launched a 90-minute attack on Iran, while Tehran targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.

Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine.

Parliament adopted the text by 291 votes to 241, though it still needs approval from the Constitutional Council.

Former economy minister Chris Cardona and ex-chief of staff Keith Schembri named as being involved in 2017 murder of journalist

Two political figures who previously held powerful government roles in Malta were accused of plotting to kill the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during court testimony on Wednesday.

The allegations, against a former economy minister and a former chief of staff to the prime minister, were made during a chaotic day at the courts of justice in Valletta, where the businessman Yorgen Fenech is on trial for ordering the assassination of Caruana Galizia in 2017.

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Ukraine released video of strikes on 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.

As Iraq’s prime minister visits Washington seeking deeper economic ties.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new initiative to test all service members 30 and older on their testosterone levels. Medical experts are concerned.

Police exhumed a woman's body from her husband's home after she was allegedly murdered. Her husband buried her body inside the house and plastered the floor. He then filed a missing person report to divert suspicion from himself. The woman's mother had alleged her son-in-law and his parents killed her daughter. An FIR was registered, and teams are working to arrest the accused.

Protests were held in Paris and Gaza demanding the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia.

Google VP of Search Liz Reid tells Inc. what Google’s latest Search changes mean for entrepreneurs.

Neko Health has developed proprietary body-scanning technology, which it couples with bloodwork, to assess a person's health.

OpenAI, which is in the middle of a legal battle with Apple over hardware trade theft allegations, just released a light-up keyboard designed to be paired with its agentic coding app.

Isro's Department of Space has introduced new rules for scientist resignations. These new regulations aim to prevent departures from key projects like Gaganyaan. The department now requires central directors to refer all such requests to DoS. This move reverses a 2020 decision that empowered centre directors to accept resignations. Isro acknowledges departures but states it is prepared to manage the situation.

US President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, faced ⁠tense bipartisan questioning at a US Senate panel on Wednesday about the roll-out of the Epstein files and a settlement that gave the president sweeping tax immunity. Blanche, the president’s former personal lawyer, was pressed by Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas about the Justice Department’s decision to settle Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service by creating a since-abandoned US$1.8 billion fund...

The company filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to bring its practices to the skies.

‘Documents of concern’ found at child’s home in the capital, with no other suspects sought

A 14-year-old boy from south London has been charged with an offence linked to “extreme rightwing terrorism” after a police search uncovered an alleged plot to target two mosques.

The boy was arrested on 9 July on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle, but officers dispatched to his address found “a number of documents of concern” during a search, according to the Metropolitan police.

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The lower house of France's parliament adopted bill for assisted dying. But the the government bypassed the right-wing dominated Senate and the law will instead go to the highest constitutional court for final approval.

India exported over $140 million in goods duty-free to the UK on Wednesday. More than fifty export consignments were flagged off from over twenty locations. These shipments included electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, reaching various global gateways. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement grants Indian exports nearly ninety-nine percent duty-free access. This landmark pact is expected to significantly increase bilateral trade between the two nations.

Lawmakers approved a bill that will allow doctors to help terminally ill patients to die, adding France to a short list of nations that allow the practice.

The India-UK trade deal commenced, reflecting significant trust and cooperation between nations. This agreement is expected to boost both economies and enhance bilateral trade relations. Discussions also addressed national security and the extradition of financial fugitives. The pact aims to strengthen ties in defense, technology, and climate initiatives. Both countries anticipate increased GDP and financial trade following this landmark agreement.

Built from graphene and tested on tears, the non-invasive device is already eyeing a startup spin-off to bring low-cost diagnostics to market.