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The Guardian - World
Starmer’s free tickets for Arsenal and Taylor Swift part of job, says minister
Business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, defends PM over gifts he has received since becoming Labour leader. UK politics live – latest updates . Keir Starmer’s attendance at Arsenal football ...1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
House Defeats Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Looms
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House fails to pass Speaker Johnson's government funding plan
The House voted 202 to 220 Wednesday rejecting Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend government funding for six months. Congress has until Oct. 1 to reach an agreement to keep the government open.11 hours ago - House -
The Guardian - World
Death toll in Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions rises to 20, with more than 450 injured – Middle East crisis live
Rising number of deaths comes as White House says US not involved in wave of explosions ‘in any way’. Local Palestinian media is reporting that a 17-year-old child has been killed by Israeli ...14 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says
The French government, which missed a deadline this week to show how it would cut its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.17 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Keir Starmer faces adviser revolt as Sue Gray’s salary tops his own
UK prime minister’s chief of staff on £170,000 a year after post-election pay bump18 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Israeli defense minister declares start of "new phase" of war as army turns attention to northern front with Lebanon
Israeli defense minister declares start of "new phase" of war as army turns attention to northern front with Lebanon19 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Cyprus' top court sacks the government's chief accountant over misconduct
Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government's comptroller general be removed from his post for misconduct and interferences in the works of the judiciary20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to avert government shutdown
The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded with Congress up against an October 1 deadline to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to ...21 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.21 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.22 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...23 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Lebanon's health minister says death toll in exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah has risen to 12
Lebanon's health minister says death toll in exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah has risen to 12Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...Yesterday -
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NBC News - Top stories
Trump says he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Netanyahu Considers Firing Defense Minister Gallant in Government Shakeup
Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.Yesterday - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Trump says he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week
Modi will partake in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware and attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Netanyahu Allies Make the Case for Firing Israel's Defense Minister
Sacking Yoav Gallant would remove the anchor of Israel’s relationship with the U.S. and a fierce advocate of a cease-fire in Gaza.Yesterday - Israel -
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ABC News - World
Lebanon's health minister says 8 killed, 2,750 wounded by exploding pagers across the country
Lebanon's health minister says 8 killed, 2,750 wounded by exploding pagers across the countryYesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule2 days ago