Supreme Court limits Trump’s agenda; American stock indexes rally, and more
2026-07-01 | 3 mins.
In a blow to Donald Trump’s agenda, America’s Supreme Court blocked an executive order that would have denied birthright citizenship to the children of undocumented migrants.
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Supreme Court gives Trump new powers; Iran denies planned talks, and more
2026-06-30 | 4 mins.
America’s Supreme Court granted Donald Trump sweeping powers to sack the heads of independent government agencies.
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Venezuela earthquakes death toll tops 1,400; America and Iran trade blows, and more
2026-06-29 | 3 mins.
Rescue efforts continued in Venezuela as the death toll from Wednesday’s earthquakes rose to over 1,400.
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Iran hits American military sites; Venezuela earthquakes death toll tops 1,400, and more
2026-06-28 | 3 mins.
America strikes Iran; Bolton pleads guilty, and more
2026-06-27 | 3 mins.
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement for peace, after days of American-mediated talks in Washington
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