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UK says Russian spy ship aimed lasers at RAF pilots

Defence Secretary John Healey condemns the Yantar's actions as 'deeply dangerous' and says Britain is poised to react. The United Kingdom has warned it is ready to use “military options” if necessary after a Russian spy ship that has spent weeks on the edge of British waters directed lasers at British pilots sent to monitor

Texas appeals Supreme Court after map ruled a racial gerrymander

A Texas lawmaker looks over a redistricting map during the debate in the state senate in August. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has quickly appealed to the Supreme Court a ruling that the redistricting passed by lawmakers at the urging of President Trump was based on racial gerrymandering.

Meta Wins FTC Case — Instagram and WhatsApp Stay

Judge Sides With Meta In Antitrust Trial A federal judge ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit alleging that Meta had stifled competition by buying up its rivals. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The tech company Meta won a victory in federal court today. A judge ruled it is not operating as an illegal monopoly. The

Pope Leo calls out ‘extremely disrespectful’ treatment of migrants in the U.S.

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass in St. Peter's Square. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP Pope Leo XIV said he is troubled by the violent and at times "extremely disrespectful" ways migrants have been treated in the United States. The Pope made his remarks while answering questions from journalists at Castel

U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war

Flames and smoke billow from buildings during mass Russian drones and missile strikes on Ukraine's capital in July 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Oleksii Filippov/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Oleksii Filippov/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. deported 50 people to Ukraine this week, a Ukrainian border official said on Tuesday

Judge rejects FTC bid to force Meta to spin off apps

Facebook employee take a photo in front of new Meta Platforms Inc. sign outside the company headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Tony Avelar/AP hide caption toggle caption Tony Avelar/AP A federal judge on Tuesday handed Meta a victory, ruling against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an antitrust suit that claimed

Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said she wants to "peel back the layers of federal bureaucracy." Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to sidestep Congress and outsource large pieces of the U.S. Department of Education, telling lawmakers and

Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Questions

President Trump takes the hand of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images President Trump defended Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman when questioned in the Oval Office Tuesday

Farewell, fair penny. You are finished, but never forgotten

Farewell, sweet penny. The last of you was minted last week, but you will never stray far from our thoughts and aphorisms. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images Alas, dear penny, you served us well. We picked you up, you gave us luck. We gave you to others in exchange for

Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits

Joseph Edlow (R), now the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director, administers the Oath of Allegiance to twelve candidates for U.S. citizenship during a naturalization ceremony hosted by the USCIS at the State Department in October 2020. Manuel Balce Ceneta/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/POOL/AFP via Getty Images The U.S.
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