Anthony Zurcher North America correspondent Getty Images Aboard Air Force One en route to the Nato summit in the Netherlands, Trump shared a personal text message from a somewhat unlikely source. It was sent by Nato boss Mark Rutte who praised the American president for what he had accomplished in using US bombers to attack...
Louisiana isn’t just passing bad policy. It’s laying bricks in a pathway toward fascism — and elected officials are doing it in broad daylight. This legislative session, lawmakers in Baton Rouge have been advancing a uniquely harsh combination of anti-immigrant bills. As someone who organizes at the intersections of immigrant justice, racial equity and decarceration,...
Will Donald Trump find a IEEPA sympathy with the appellate court on his Liberation Day tariffs? At the very least, the Federal Circuit Appellate Court has enough sympathy to stay the ruling from the Court of International Trade for a little while as the administration appeals the decision. For now, tariffs are back on the...
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Last week, environmental groups decried plans from the Environmental Protection Agency to rescind and “reconsider” drinking water limits for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, compounds linked to cancer and damage to the immune and endocrine systems, among other health...
Ofsted has found that Devon County Council children’s services are still “leaving children at risk of harm” due to “serious weaknesses” in the way some children – particularly those experiencing neglect and domestic abuse or at risk of extra-familial harm – are cared for. In an inspection report published this week Ofsted rated the county...
Shepherd, who has played 37 ODIs and 53 T20s, will be replaced in the squad by left-arm seamer Jediah Blades. He has played four matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, including a 14-ball 53 not out in his most recent innings. Rutherford has played in nine matches for current IPL leaders Gujarat Titans...
As its cardinals gather for their conclave today at the Vatican, the Catholic Church and other faiths find itself under assault — not just in China and North Korea, but in the state of Washington. Despite impassioned opposition, Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a new law stripping members of the clergy of their ability to...
Getty Images OpenAI, the parent of artificial intelligence service ChatGPT, has announced a new governance plan after a bitter power struggle over the business. Boss Sam Altman said OpenAI would remain under the control of its for-profit board, while becoming what is known in the US as a public benefit corporation. Mr Altman had put...
Clyde have announced they will continue to play home matches in Hamilton “for the foreseeable future” following doubts over the League 2 club’s tenancy. The New Douglas Park stadium is run by Hamilton Academical’s former owners, with the both clubs paying rent to use it. Last month, Clyde had expressed fears that a five-year agreement...
Richard Green BBC South West BBC Topsham Museum is unlikely to reopen in 2025 due to extensive repair works needed on the rotting window lintels and roof trusses Rotting roof trusses and crumbling window lintels are likely to keep Topsham Museum closed for the rest of 2025, a council has said. Damage to the 17th...
McIlroy holed an 11-foot eagle putt at the second and four further birdies left the Irish duo in a share of second place on 14 under after 12 holes. However, McIlroy missed the green with his approach on 13 as they dropped a stroke and further shots went at the last two holes when they...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West BBC South West Water said it teams were working hard to fully restore water supplies to the homes still affected following a burst water main on Monday Thousands of properties are still without water supplies following a burst pipe in west Devon. South West Water (SWW) confirmed on Tuesday...
Islamabad United continued their unbeaten start to the Pakistan Super League season with a six-wicket win over Karachi Kings. Chasing just 129, Azam Khan and Shadab Khan added 45 for the third wicket to put their side firmly in control. Having seen Azam bowled by Mohammad Nabi for 31, Shadab took his side to the...
AFP Residents said there were fresh Israeli strikes in the south-west of Jabalia overnight Israel’s defence minister has said troops will remain in the so-called security zones they have established by seizing large areas of Gaza even after an end to the war. Israel Katz said the zones would provide a “buffer” to protect Israeli...
Kerr, who has not played since the end of 2023 after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament during training in January 2024, said: “I recognise that leadership means being mindful of our actions both on and off the pitch. “I’m proud of the Matildas, the role I have played as a member of that team and...