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Brazil Can Now Freeze Illegal Betting Operators’ Funds, Not Just Block Sites

A decree signed by President Lula on June 19 lets Brazil’s gambling regulator order banks to freeze the accounts of…

How is the European Index (EURO STOXX 50, CAC 40, FTSE 100, DAX) Going to Open Today?

European stocks are set for a mixed start on Wednesday after a sharp tech-led selloff dragged regional markets lower in…

She Won $71.5 Million, Then a Rule Change Froze Her Lottery Payout

An 83-year-old Texas retiree using the pseudonym Jane Doe hit a $71.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot on Feb.

US nears ban on CBDCs until 2030 as housing bill goes to Trump

The House passed a housing bill with a central bank digital currency ban until 2030, meaning it now just needs US…

Catholic leaders, US authorities challenge CLARITY Act over illicit activity

“Regulatory certainty should not come at the expense of accountability, transparency, victim protection, or public…

Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary

Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father

Ahmed Al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

Lianda and the Long March

How the war on terror primed America for autocracy

Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot

An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.

Prairieland Defendants Sentenced Today to Prison Terms Ranging from 30-100 Years

Eight protesters were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 30-100 years in federal court for their participation in a…

E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist

The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the…

US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit

Climate.us has now restored everything taken down by the government.

German rail service suspended due to radio interference

Germany's entire railway system was halted on June 23, 2026, due to a communications system failure caused by radio…

Audit finds San Francisco tax official steered $10M contract to friend

San Francisco's chief assistant treasurer Tajel Shah steered a $10 million contract to manage city business taxes to a…

Scars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote

Texas anti-ICE protesters sentenced to life in prison for protesting

Nine Texas activists were sentenced to 50-100 years in prison after being convicted of terrorism charges stemming from a…

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on The View

"The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show," ABC ad tells viewers.

75% More Pedestrians Have Been Killed Since 2009. Giant Trucks and SUVs Are Why

Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have surged 75% since 2009, with a new study linking this increase directly…

Bank of America: Fed’s Inflation Problem ‘Unambiguously Worse’ as It Forecasts 3 Rate Hikes in 2026

Bank of America now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates three times in 2026, reversing its earlier call…

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire…

Digital euro clears key hurdle as EU seeks to break free from U.S. credit cards

The European Central Bank has secured parliamentary backing for launching a digital euro, an electronic payment system…

US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks

The Rastafarian man argued his religious rights were violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.

Near 400-Point Nasdaq Drop Shows How the Semiconductor-Led Selloff Hit US Financial Markets

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The Digital Euro is approved by the European Parliament

The European Parliament recently validated the legislative framework for the digital Euro, marking a significant step…

Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on…

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.