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Trump admin sued over $16 bn funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels

The White House budget director, Russ Vought, said on the social platform X at the time that officials believed the spending was based on unconstitutional diversity, equity and inclusion principles

Trump signs $1.2 trillion bill, ending partial US government shutdown

Trump has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk, ending the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday

Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge

US District Judge Michael Simon ordered federal officers to not use chemical or projectile munitions unless the person targeted poses an imminent threat of physical harm

Iran's President seeks 'fair' negotiations as US shoots down drone

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has been planning to hold talks with Iranian officials in Turkey later this week

Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe

In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September

Disney names Parks chief Josh D'Amaro as successor to CEO Bob Iger

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive.

Vietnam's embrace of the US masks deep military mistrust, documents show

While China and Vietnam have been at odds over territorial claims in the South China Sea, the documents portray China more as a regional rival than a threat like the US

Iran's president seeks 'fair, equitable negotiations' with United States

The comments from President Pezeshkian represent the first clear signal from Iran that it may take part in negotiations being organized by Turkey

Nasa hit by fuel leak during final practice countdown of moon rocket

Just a couple hours into the daylong operation, excessive hydrogen was detected near the bottom of the rocket

Justice Dept says it removed Epstein files that may reveal victim details

It blamed the release of sensitive information that drew an outcry from victims and their lawyers on mistakes that were 'technical or human error'

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Democrats are refusing to provide the votes House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to push the package forward as they try to rein in the Trump administration's deportation operations

Turkey seeks to broker talks between US-Iran to avert military escalation

Neither the US nor Iran has confirmed whether they plan to take part in any negotiations

Pakistan register 111-run win over Australia to complete T20 series sweep

Pakistan, which won its third successive toss in the series, had earlier posted a daunting 207-6 its highest-ever total in a T20 against Australia

Man United supporters don clown masks during latest protest vs owners

The latest anti-ownership demonstration took place ahead of United's Premier League match against Fulham

Mbappe penalty at the death powers Real Madrid past Rayo Vallecano

Madrid was coming off a 4-2 loss at Benfica that dropped the team out of the eight automatic spots for the round of 16 of the Champions League. It will face Benfica again in the playoffs

Amazon, other firms cite AI for layoffs, real reason remains unclear

Like many companies, in technology and otherwise, but particularly those that make and sell AI tools and services, Amazon has been pushing its workforce to find more efficiencies with AI

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham subbed off after 10 minutes with injury

Madrid did not provide a timetable for his recovery but Spanish media said the England international is not likely to be fit for the knockout phase against Benfica in the Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain go back top of Ligue 1; Nartey shines on Lyon debut

Lyon beat Lille 1-0 in a match of few chances for both teams on Sunday. Nartay netted the decisive goal in the 37th minute and Lyon climbed to fourth in points table

Tottenham's comeback draw vs Man City gives Arsenal edge in title race

In the last five games, City has looked vulnerable in losing twice - to United and tiny Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League - and now spluttering against an injury-hit Tottenham

US futures, Asian shares slip while while oil prices fall more than $2

Markets appeared jittery as investors studied what President Donald Trump's new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, will mean for interest rates