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Darfur war crimes suspect appears before ICC

Exclusive: Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as 'Ali Kushayb', faces charges of crimes against humanity in Darfur as International Criminal Court proceedings begin.

Federal agents deployed to Portland against state wishes

Federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Portland, Oregon without state approval, sparking protests and raising serious questions about states' rights and federal overreach in American democracy.

Antisemitic crimes surge 147% across UK

Exclusive Home Office data reveals a shocking 147% increase in antisemitic offences across England and Wales, with London's Jewish community bearing the heaviest burden amid escalating tensions.

US Government Shuts Down in Funding Standoff

The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.

NY prison guards guilty in inmate beating death

Three New York correction officers found guilty of federal crimes for the fatal beating of a restrained inmate, exposing a culture of brutality and cover-ups within the state's prison system.

Trump's Supreme Court challenge over Fed's Lisa Cook

Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.

Powell Warns: High Inflation to Delay Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.

Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power

ICE Agent Shot in Critical Condition in Chicago

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.

Putin honours general sought by ICC for Ukraine war crimes

Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.

Federal Agents Raid Chicago Suburb in Major Operation

The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Putin Over Ukrainian Children

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the war crime of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. This in-depth report examines the systematic abduction and 're-education' of thousands of

Trump's Plan to Strip Protections from US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil

Trump Sued by Fed's Lisa Cook Over Discrimination Claims

Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Dismissal

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launches landmark lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging unlawful termination and constitutional violations in a dramatic political clash.

Who is Lisa Cook? The Economist Reshaping US Policy

An in-depth look at the life and career of Dr Lisa Cook, the pioneering economist making history at the Federal Reserve. Discover her journey from academic excellence to shaping global economic policy.

Kazakhstan mandates chemical castration for paedophiles

Kazakhstan's parliament has passed a stringent new law mandating chemical castration for convicted child sex offenders, alongside public naming and lifetime GPS tracking, in one of the world's toughest anti-paedophilia measures.

UN: Gaza starvation deaths may be war crimes

A senior UN official delivers a stark warning that the catastrophic man-made famine in Gaza, claiming countless lives, could amount to war crimes under international law.

Maddie McCann Suspect Charged with New Sex Crimes

Exclusive: German prosecutors confirm new charges against Christian B, the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, for unrelated sex crimes. The development comes as the investigation into Maddie's 2007 disappearance continues.

Liberal Fury Over ICE Arrest of Migrant in Child Sex Case

The arrest of an undocumented migrant on serious child exploitation charges in liberal Massachusetts has ignited a fierce political firestorm, pitting immigration enforcement against progressive values and causing anguish within the suspect's own family.

Trump-Appointed Fed Governor Lisa Cook Resigns

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a historic appointee, announces her resignation effective July 15th. Her departure follows a contentious tenure marked by political attacks from Trump allies and unsubstantiated fraud allegations.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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