What to know about the court cases involving voting by mail
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Lawsuits across jurisdictions challenge limits on who may vote by mail after Monday's ruling. The cases concern President Donald Trump's efforts to restrict mail ballots and could shape voting access.
At least eight killed as Nepal flash flood damages roads and energy facilities
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At least eight people died after a flash flood swept villages in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, damaging roads, bridges and energy projects. The flooding disrupted electricity and damaged about 430 MW of hydro and solar capacity near Tibet.
Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital; officials order an immediate inquiry.
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A nursery fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 newborns after an air-conditioning compressor exploded around 6:45 a.m. At least 15 newborns were inside, prompting officials to emphasize accountability and stronger hospital fire safety, especially in newborn wards.
In Canada and at home, responses to Trump shift from deference to opposition on tariffs and other issues.
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Canada, other nations, and U.S. institutions are increasingly opposing Trump administration policies, including tariffs. The resistance marks a shift from early second-term deference toward broader pushback.
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation is not completed
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The Trump administration said the Kennedy Center needs a $250m renovation or could be demolished and redeveloped. The warning matters because it is tied to disputed signage bearing Trump's name, while a judge ruled only Congress can rename the center.
Tesla is involved in a car recall in China.
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Tesla is involved in a China recall amid scrutiny of hidden door handles, which are common on leading new-energy vehicles. Designed to reduce drag, hidden handles can hinder door operation in crashes; Xiaomi recalled SU7 cars after fatal crashes linked to suspected electrical failures.
Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar - AP News
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Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees rallied Tuesday in Cox’s Bazar, demanding safe, voluntary return to Myanmar’s Rakhine state. More than one million refugees remain in Bangladesh camps as international missions warn of worsening conditions and urge sustained support.
Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun says the FBI warned him of a new threat to his life.
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Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun says the FBI and RCMP warned him of a new credible threat to his life. The warning comes as Nikhil Gupta faces sentencing over 2023 charges of plotting to murder Pannun.
Sen. Ted Cruz on Canada trade, data center backlash and Clarence Thomas
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Senator Ted Cruz discussed US-Canada trade tensions, data center opposition and Justice Clarence Thomas’s legacy on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power. The interview connected cross-border trade, technology infrastructure development and judicial influence.
Opinion | The Path to Zero: How the War in Afghanistan Ended
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A Wall Street Journal Opinion documentary examines a pivotal policy decision preceding Kabul's fall and the Afghanistan war's end. It argues that the decision caused disastrous consequences and frames Kabul's fall as a turning point.