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How Did David Scott Die? Cause of Death, Advocacy and The Remarkable Life Of a Georgia Congressman

David Scott, the veteran Georgia congressman and former House Agriculture Committee chair, has died at 80 after more than two decades in Washington.

International Business Times UK

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week

The Independent UK

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win

Let’s begin with a simple question that rarely gets a straight answer: what would victory over Iran actually look like? In Washington and Jerusalem, the answers tend to sound definitive: eliminate Iran’s nuclear capability, break its regional power, perhaps even force political change at the top. It’s the language of…

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Trump Allegedly 'Plans Early Exit' From Event to Dodge Epstein Questions as Claims Trigger Political Firestorm

Donald Trump faces criticism for allegedly planning an early exit from a Washington event, amid renewed scrutiny over his past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade

US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on Iran, disrupting global energy flows. The US Central Command has directed numerous vessels to turn back, highlighting…

The Times of India

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel are set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington

The Independent UK

Big Tech is spending $226,000 a day on lobbying Congress, advocacy group finds

Big Tech has nearly doubled its lobbying spending since 2020 as concerns grow about how social media and AI have reshaped American lives.

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Donald Trump says the US is in no rush to end war but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

King and Queen ‘just fine’ to walk barefoot on embassy’s eco-friendly lawn

The grounds of the official residence in Washington DC are run on the same organic principle as nature-loving Charles’s Highgrove country home.

Evening Standard

British embassy in Washington prepares for King and Queen’s US state visit

Details of the full itinerary for Charles and Camilla’s trip have not yet been released

The Independent UK

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

The Independent UK

‘No reopening possible’: Iran rules out resuming Hormuz passage while US blockade persists

Iran declared that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that any ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is meaningless unless the naval blockade and what he called the “hostage-taking” of the global…

The Times of India

Migrant who boosted Kristi Noem’s purse from Washington DC restaurant learns prison fate

Kristi Noem’s Gucci handbag was stolen last year as she dined with family

The Independent UK

Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA

The Independent UK

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Roll Call

Judge warns attorney for Jan. 6 pipe bomber suspect

A federal judge on Wednesday admonished a defense attorney for a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the 2021 attack on the Capitol, telling the attorney he did not follow a protective order and warning him to be “more careful.” At issue in the back…

The Times of India

Trump talks tough, then takes timeout

TOI correspondent from Washington: Amid expected taunts of TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, hours after threatening fresh bombardment and predicting an imminent deal with Teheran. The decision, presented by the White House as a strategic pause…

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief

George Robertson says diplomatic tone from White House is at ‘historic low’ and two allies are likely to keep diverging

The Times of India

Is Trump's Hormuz blockade a 'success'? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions with $900 million oil

US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restrictions. At least 34 tankers have continued operations, with some carrying significant oil volumes. This situation creates a complex environment for global oil trade. Tensions remain…

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The Conversation

Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink

Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue…

Guitar World

Suspect linked to organized crime ring targeting Guitar Center stores across the US arrested

Police in Redmond, Washington, confirmed that the crime at the Redmond Guitar Center location is part of a concerted effort spanning at least three states

International Business Times UK

GOP Lawmakers Fear Irreparably Broken Appropriations Process Under Donald Trump

Senate Republicans, already battling a record shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump, are openly warning that Democrats may force fresh funding crises this autumn.

Latin Times

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Reappears and Calls Trump "Unhinged" After U.S. Sanctions on His Sons

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega resurfaced this week after nearly two months out of public view and used the moment to launch a fresh verbal attack on President Donald Trump, calling him mentally unfit after Washington imposed new sanctions on two of Ortega's sons and other figures tied to the country's…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Abruptly Halts Iran Attack, Claiming Tehran's Government Is 'Seriously Fractured'

Donald Trump's last‑minute extension of the Iran ceasefire, framed around a claim that Tehran's government is 'seriously fractured', has left the Gulf crisis paused but far from resolved.

The Independent UK

11 hurt after work vehicle crashes with commuter train in Washington DC

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The Independent UK

Washington DC subway crash leaves 11 injured after collision at Metro Center

The incident happened just after midnight at the Metro Center station

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