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Hong Kong's new prison rules to restrict visits, including those by lawyers

Critics worry the changes could undermine inmate rights in a city where many democracy advocates were arrested for their political activism following massive anti-government protests in 2019

North Carolina in state of emergency due to tropical storm Chantal

A one-two punch from Chantal followed by severe weather in the state's center has overwhelmed the response and recovery efforts of local governments, according to Stein's executive order

Trump won't recommend special counsel in Epstein case, says spokeswoman

Officials also said Epstein did not maintain a much-hyped "client list" and said the evidence was clear he had died by suicide despite conspiracy theories to the contrary

Trump checked for lower leg swelling, diagnosed with common vein condition

The exam the White House disclosed on Thursday included other testing that found no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness

Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries

Trump issued a series of proclamations late Thursday exempting a range of industries that he calls vital to national security

Trump admin tells embassies to limit criticism of foreign elections

In new guidance issued Thursday to all US embassies and consulates abroad, the department said that those outposts should refrain from issuing statements that invoke any particular ideology

Trump admin gives Medicaid recipients' personal data to US immigration

ICE will use the CMS data to allow ICE to receive identity and location information on aliens identified by ICE, the agreement says

Funders pledge $1 billion to develop AI tools for frontline workers

The funders announced Thursday that they will create a new entity, NextLadder Ventures, to offer grants and investments to nonprofits and for-profits to develop tools

Saudi Arabia, Qatar secure home edge for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Saudi Arabia and Qatar drew home advantage in the fourth round of Asia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday.

Luka Modric expected to bring high standard in new club AC Milan next year

Luka Modric grew up supporting AC Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club.

Pop icon Connie Francis, known for 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87

Her death was announced Thursday by her friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, who did not immediately provide additional details

Only 1 in 4 US adults say Trump's policies helped them: AP-NORC poll

In fact, the Republican president fails to earn majority approval on any of the issues included in the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research

Canada's Olivia Smith signed by Arsenal for women's world record £1mn

Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the first women's soccer player to be signed for one million pounds ($1.34 million).

Zelenskyy reshuffles Cabinet to reinvigorate Ukraine's war effort

Zelenskyy submitted nominations to reshuffle top government positions, including the replacement of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the longest-serving head of government in Ukraine's history

Over 60 killed in massive fire at newly opened mall in eastern Iraq

Civil defence teams were able to rescue more than 45 people who were trapped inside the building

Asian shares rise after Trump says he discussed firing Fed Chair Powell

Removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell might help Wall Street get the lower interest rates investors love but would also risk a weakened Fed

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal to rest ahead of US Open 2025

Sabalenka is coming off a semifinal appearance at Wimbledon, where she lost to Amanda Anisimova.

Daunted by trade war, US firms in China report record-low investment plans

Citing national security, the US government has banned exports to China of high-tech products, such as the most advanced chips, which could help boost China's military capabilities

State dept layoffs affect Trump priorities like intelligence, energy, China

Trump administration officials have defended the mass dismissals, saying they are overdue and necessary to make the department leaner and more efficient

Japan racks up trade deficit amid threat from Donald Trump's tariffs

In June, Japan's exports slipped 0.5 per cent from a year earlier after its shipments of vehicles and other products were slapped with a 25 per cent tariff