Starmer says Farage is calling by-election because he is 'up to his neck in sleaze'

Starmer says Farage is calling by-election because he is ‘up to his neck in sleaze’

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A Google executive told an inquiry on Tuesday that a YouTube video that falsely claimed a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney was a crisis actor blooded with makeup had met the platform’s standards and would remain online.

Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

NEW YORK (AP) – A Manhattan high-rise that was under construction when columns buckled and bricks tumbled into the street below during the Tuesday morning rush hour remained unstable and was still moving, forcing nearby buildings to evacuate, officials said.

McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.

UK and Norwegian PMs shake hands ahead of World Cup quarter final match

UK and Norwegian PMs shake hands ahead of their countries’ World Cup quarter final match

Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious

NEW YORK (AP) – Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk’s rocket market appear to be earthbound. Many of the investment firms that underwrote SpaceX’s initial public offering issued their first research notes about the company Tuesday.

Tornadoes and Storms in Central China kill at least 11 people

BEIJING (AP) – Tornadoes and storms hit central China, killing at least 11 people and injuring hundreds, state media reported on Tuesday, while areas in the south suffered record-breaking rain.

Today in History: July 7, Reagan nominates O'Connor for the US Supreme Court

Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 7, the 188th day of 2026. There are 177 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Kazakhstan’s top court ruled Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another seven years in power after a referendum on the constitution reset term limits for the office.