Trump rolls out Fifa ‘pass’ to give priority visas to 2026 US World Cup visitors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says World Cup ticket holders will get priority appointments but undergo the same vetting as other visa applicants
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Tougher asylum rules could affect relations with UK, says Irish justice minister
Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impactAttempts to toughen up asylum rules in the UK could have significant implications for relations with Ireland, Dublin’s justice minister has said, amid con…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
A Busy Month for Central Asian Multilateralism
From a dinner at the White House and dozens of deals to a gathering in Tashkent, it’s been a busy diplomatic month for the Central Asian presidents.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Is Sentenced to Death
Sheikh Hasina, who is living in exile in India, was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity during a brutal crackdown on student-led protests in 2024.
Did FBI remove Trump’s name from Epstein files? Report claims review of 100,000 documents, 300GB of evidence
In a recent twist, a report has emerged indicating that Donald Trump’s name may have been omitted from the FBI’s files on Jeffrey Epstein, igniting a fresh wave of debate. Initially downplaying the gravity of the situation, Trump has now pivoted, calli…
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post just six months in, officials say, marking another disruption in a year of staff departures and policy changes.
Palladyne AI Acquires Unmanned Systems, Manufacturing Companies To Form New Defense Unit
Palladyne AI [PDYN] on Monday said it is creating a new defense business that includes three new acquisitions and the defense variant of its autonomous pilot technology. The acquisitions include […]
$60bn wiped from ASX – as it happened
This blog is now closed‘Sad day for publicly funded science’: up to 350 more jobs to go at CSIROGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW premier, Chris Minns, says a $60 toll cap for Sydney’s roads will be extended beyond its …
Cop shooter is cleared of killing Leandro Lo after Brazilian jiu-jitsu champ was gunned down at concert during brawl
A COP who killed a jiu-jitsu champion during a night club fight has walked free, avoiding a potential two decades behind bars. Police lieutenant Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo fatally shot jiu-jitsu fighter Leandro Lo, 33, at a Sao Paulo club in Augus…