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GM takes $1.6bn hit as EV tax credit expires in US
The EV tax incentive was scrapped as part of US President Donald Trump’s mega tax bill passed earlier this year.
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US court rules Trump violated order by placing conditions on FEMA grants
The judge called on the Trump administration to revise its grant requirements by next week, nixing immigration demands.
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Peace summit was a “Middle East wedding for Trumpâ€
“I think most leaders there were there for him [Trump] as much as or perhaps more than they were for the ceasefire plan.
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Dramatic day sees army unit claim power in Madagascar
The military in Madagascar is now in charge after the president fled and the parliament voted to impeach him.
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French prime minister backs suspending unpopular pension reform law
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces two no-confidence motions this week as France's political crisis deepens.
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CAS rejects Israel’s appeal to join artistic gymnastics worlds in Indonesia
The Indonesia government said last week it will not grant visas to Israeli gymnasts for the World Championships.
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Suspect in US arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleads guilty
Cody Balmer told police he had planned to attack Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer at his home.
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Forever Chemicals: A Toxic Legacy
Pervasive and permanent, Forever Chemicals have poisoned the planet. We meet those fighting to hold someone to account.
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Supreme Court declines Alex Jones challenge to defamation judgement
In 2022 it was ruled that the conspiracy theorist would have to pay $1.4bn to families of the victims of Sandy Hook.
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Russia strikes Kharkiv hospital, UN convoy as Ukraine seeks US Tomahawks
Latest attacks on civilians come days before talks in which Zelenskyy hopes to secure long-range missiles from Trump.
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IMF says AI investment bubble could burst, comparable to dot-com bubble
The IMF said any bust of AI bubble would be less likely to be a systemic event that would crater US or global economy.
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Mapping the rise in Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank
There have been more than 1,000 violent settler attacks in the first eight months of 2025 alone.
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Gaza journalist buried as brother is freed from Israeli prison
The brother of killed Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was freed, only to be told of his brother’s death.
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Gaza ceasefire tested as Israeli forces kill five Palestinians
Israeli troops redeploy in Gaza according to agreed deal, but clashes and killings threaten stability of the ceasefire.
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‘They could have killed me’: Protesters condemn state violence in Argentina
Critics say violence against protesters is on the rise after President Milei introduced new rules for security forces.
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Who is in charge of Madagascar after President Rajoelina flees?
Rajoelina's move to flee the country and dissolve the parliament from exile has created a political crisis amid unrest.
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Colonel says military has taken charge in Madagascar
A colonel from an elite army unit in Madagascar says the military has taken control of the country.
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Freed Palestinian detainees allege torture in Israeli jail
Freed Palestinians recall torture expressing shock and relief as they grapple with the hardships endured in Israeli jail
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Why has Dutch government taken control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia?
Semiconductor firm Nexperia is owned by Chinese parent company Wingtech.
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Deadly storm batters Alaska leaving thousands displaced
One woman was killed and two others remain missing after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska.
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