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US court finds Trump's push to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional

The 9th Circuit decision keeps a block on the Trump administration enforcing the order that would deny citizenship to children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily

Macquarie replaces CFO Alex Harvey as regulatory probes intensify

Harvey, 54, will also leave Macquarie's executive committee at the end of December and retire the following year after handing over to deputy CFO Frank Kwok

Microsoft hack hits hundreds of firms, agencies as damage spreads

Hackers have breached about 400 government agencies, corporations and other groups, according to estimates from Eye Security

Lavish homes left by fleeing Gupta brothers up for sale in South Africa

Atul, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta fled to Dubai in 2018, just before the ANC forced Jacob Zuma to resign as president over declining support linked partly to his ties with the controversial family

Aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 29: Officials

Israel says it allows enough aid into the territory and faults delivery efforts by UN agencies, which say they are hindered by Israeli restrictions and the breakdown of security

Musk warns of 'rough' patch ahead after Tesla's weakest quarter in years

ChatGPT said: Tesla CEO cited the loss of US EV incentives and delays in driverless tech rollout, saying the company may not see "compelling" economics again until late 2026

Columbia to pay over $220 mn in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Under the agreement, the Ivy League school will pay the $200 million settlement over three years to the federal government, the university said

Judge bars ICE from taking Garcia into custody if he's released from jail

US District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the US govt to provide notice of 3 business days if Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to initiate deportation proceedings against Abrego Garcia

Asian shares rally, Aussie dollar hits 8-month high on trade optimism

The Australian dollar, a common proxy for risk sentiment, fetched $0.66, just off $0.6604 hit earlier, which was the highest since November 2024

Bondi told Trump in May his name appeared multiple times in Epstein files

Trump was briefed in May on his name appearing in Epstein files. During the meeting, Bondi also told Trump that names of several other high-profile individuals had been mentioned in the files

US automakers say Trump's Japan tariff deal puts them at a disadvantage

US automakers' reaction highlights the global policy challenge, as Trump's tariff deal risks backlash in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin, where auto jobs are vital to the economy and identity

One killed, three officers injured after shooting in Ohio, says mayor

Two officers were in serious condition & had to be life-flighted to a trauma center. The third officer who was shot is going to be able to be treated at Mercy hospital in Lorain

AG Bondi urged to testify over claim she told Trump he was in Epstein files

Trump's personal ties to Epstein are well-established and his name is already known to have been included in records related to the wealthy financier, who killed himself in jail in 2019

US State Department approves $322 mn in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US has provided more than $67 billion in weapons and security assistance to Kyiv

US Treasury Secy Bessent says Trump has advantage with tariff rates

President Trump is creating this leverage by saying: if you don't want to negotiate with me, I've sent you a letter with a high rate. Have at the high rate or come and negotiate in better fashion

Heads of delegations of Russia & Ukraine hold bilateral meeting in Istanbul

The Russian and Ukrainian delegation chiefs, Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov, held a one-on-one meeting in Istanbul

We want to provide trade stability and have lowest tariffs possible: Macron

Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he would coordinate with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and their other European counterparts

US bans flu shots with thimerosal in RFK Jr led vaccine policy shift

About 5 per cent of flu shots given in the US in the last flu season were multi-dose vials that contained the preservative, which was largely phased out decades ago

EU, US near trade deal to avoid 30% tariffs, settle at 15% rate instead

The rate, which could also extend to cars, would mirror the framework agreement the United States struck with Japan

Iran agrees to visit by team from UN nuclear watchdog in coming weeks

The delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to the (nuclear) sites, said Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister