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The US buried 85,000 cubic metres of nuclear waste beneath a Pacific island. Now the ocean is rising around it

On a remote island in the Marshall Islands, a concrete dome built more than four decades ago holds roughly 85,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste left over from the United States' Cold War-era nuclear testing programme. Known officially as Runit Dome and locally as The Tomb, the structure was built…

The Times of India

Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Brew.

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Oakland could join 47 other of the 100 most populous U.S. cities with strong mayor governments

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U.S. Sen. Gary Peters becomes the 28th retiring member of the U.S. Congress to endorse a successor this year

On July 13, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who is not running for re-election this year, endorsed Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary to succeed him in representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.

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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more

On This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaration of Emergency and the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The date also witnessed the first UPC barcode scan, Nelson Mandela's address to the…

The Economic Times

Kansas could become the first state to change how its Supreme Court justices are selected since 2021

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US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown

The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of his term, ending months of bitter partisan fighting over the future of deportations and border enforcement. "And here's the end result of Democrats' record- CBP and ICE will now…

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US Congress approves $70 billion bill to fund Trump’s immigration crackdown

The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for contingency costs through fiscal 2029.

France 24

Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington

Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555

The Guardian - AU

Brothers to the Rescue Explained: The 1996 Cuba Shootdown Behind the Case That Could Bring Raúl Castro to the U.S. Justice System

Before Brothers to the Rescue became the center of a possible U.S. criminal case against Raúl Castro, it was a volunteer group of Cuban exile pilots scanning the Florida Straits for people who might otherwise disappear at sea.

Latin Times

Historic King's Speech to Congress Unpacks 'Not So Subtle' Messaging on Global Security and American Political Stability

King Charles III has addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress, using his historic speech to highlight the importance of NATO, climate action, and checks and balances on executive power.

International Business Times UK

Sick Claim: Putin Propagandists Falsely Accuse King Charles of Wanting World War 3

Russian state media and pro‑Kremlin commentators have twisted King Charles' address to the US Congress into a fabricated call for World War Three with Russia, despite the monarch never mentioning Russia by name.

International Business Times UK

How King Charles charmed the US while taking digs at Trump

King Charles’s speech to the US Congress – only the second such address by a British monarch – demonstrates how much both the US and the UK have changed in the last three decades.

The Conversation

Watch: King Charles’s praise of checks on executive power brings Congress to its feet

King Charles's praise of "checks and balances" on executive power received a huge round of applause during his historic speech to the US Congress on Tuesday (28 April).

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International Business Times UK

China Hack Targets US Congress Emails, Raising Fresh Fears Over Lawmakers' Security

Chinese hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have reportedly breached email systems used by aides on influential US House committees.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks with ‘typical Russian lies’

Russia’s claim it foiled drone attack on Putin residence shows ‘they do not want to finish this war’, Ukrainian president says

BANG Premier

Ex-Prince Andrew ordered to appear before US Congress over relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

In yet another blow for the beleaguered former Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been ordered to appear before the US Congress to give evidence about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Andrew Windsor Should Cooperate, Testify on Epstein Files: 'Opportunity To Come Clean'

Democratic members advised Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to comply to their request for him to appear in front of the US Congress committee and testify in Epstein files.

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International Business Times UK

Trump's 'Rocket Ship' Budget Could Crash the US Economy, Economists Warn

The US Congress officially passed Donald Trump's 'rocket ship' bill. But, economists are worried about its impact on the economy.

Space

NASA budget cuts threaten Europe's already troubled flagship Mars rover

NASA was to supply some critical technologies for the mission, which Europe may not be able to readily replace.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s plan to tax US college endowments: Who will that hurt and how much?

Republicans say their new bill holds ‘woke’ universities and tax-exempt entities accountable.

TechRadar

DeepSeek is "a profound threat" to national security and privacy, according to the US Congress

A new report into DeepSeek AI revealed data privacy and security issues, the use of tracking tools, the spread of propaganda, and more. Here's all you need to know.

Dynamite News

US: Donald Trump swearing-in-ceremony; EAM Jaishankar to represent India

The ceremonial event is set to take place on January 20, approximately two weeks after Trump's electoral college win was certified by the US Congress. Read further on Dynamite News:

Fortune

Elon Musk is planning a rude awakening for 94% of federal workers by monitoring their every move

Trump’s co-heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency—Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—are targeting remote work.

International Business Times

Republican Senate Leader Slammed For Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel Of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First'

Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.

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