Lawmakers say the scheme, which sponsors Chinese students in the US, is a mechanism for stealing American technology.
Critics worry about conflicts of interest, as cuts and privatisation may benefit private weather firms linked to Trump appointees.
A 1985-built bridge in India’s Gujarat state collapsed, sending vehicles into a river, sparking renewed concerns over the country’s infrastructure safety.
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The latest strike beat a previous Russian record set in the night of July 4 into the following day.
Individual pretending to be Rubio used AI generated voice; attempted contact with three foreign ministers and two US politicians.
The ritual began nearly 20 years ago after ‘shoe bomber’ Richard Reid’s failed attempt to take down a flight from Paris to Miami.
Hero dog Bruno’s brutal killing sparks probe and new animal law. Trainer suspects foul play due to dog fighting activism.
Fritz also makes it to the last four despite a fresh blunder by the tournament’s controversial line technology system.
Witchcraft beliefs persist in rural India, particularly in tribal communities. Hundreds were killed on suspicion of witchcraft in recent years.
The countries hope to ‘reset’ post-Brexit relations, addressing issues like English Channel migrant crossings and a proposed Ukraine security force amid royal fanfare.
Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who served poisonous mushrooms to her former husband’s family for lunch, has been found guilty of murder.
US president cites Ukraine getting ‘hit very hard’ and expresses growing frustration with Russia’s Putin.
Grand Hotel Oloffson, famed for inspiring books and hosting celebrities, destroyed as gang violence sweeps Port-au-Prince.
Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit Monday, marking the second assault on a vessel in about 24 hours.
Justin Mohn is accused of killing his father, posting video of his severed head online and calling for help to overthrow the US government.
Justice Department lawyer reveals plan to expel El Salvadoran man, who is at the centre of a lawsuit over deportation.
US government walks back theory that Attorney General Pam Bondi had promoted about the disgraced US financier.
Roman Starovoyt, found with a gunshot wound hours after announcement of dismissal, leaves Kremlin silent on reasons for sacking.
Kenyan police sealed off Nairobi, as citizens marked ‘Saba Saba’, Swahili for Seven Seven representing July 7, with protests against alleged corruption and police brutality.
The officers are under investigation for the suspected killings of 34 cock fighters, whose bodies were dumped in a lake after cheating accusations.
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The suicide bombings by British men inspired by al-Qaeda were the deadliest attack on the UK capital since WWII, killing 52 and wounding 770.
Saudi Arabia executed 345 people last year, mainly for drug offences, despite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s pledge to limit death penalties to homicides.
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More frequent eruptions in recent months have led Indonesian authorities to raise the alert level and safety warnings for nearby villages.
Erin Patterson was convicted on Monday of murdering her in-laws with death cap mushrooms, ending a trial that had gripped Australia.
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Deportation follows a US Supreme Court ruling favouring the Trump administration.
Greek-operated bulk carrier Magic Seas attacked with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades, bomb-carrying drone boats.
One of Marko Perkovic’s most popular songs starts with the dreaded ‘For the homeland – Ready!’ salute, used by Croatia’s Nazi-era puppet Ustasha regime.
Koepp, who also wrote the first two Jurassic Park films, talks about ‘bottle’ movies and working again with Steven Spielberg.
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Angelo Loras, 34, was charged with arson, endangering life and property damage. He was also charged with possessing a ‘controlled weapon’.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thought to have been under heavy security during the conflict, attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
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