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Thousands of Tuvaluans Apply for Climate Migration to Australia as Rising Seas Threaten Island Nation More than one-third of Tuvalu’s population has applied for a special climate visa offered by Australia, as the Pacific island nation faces an existential threat from rising sea levels. The figures, released by officials, highlight the growing urgency among Tuvaluans to seek long-term security beyond their sinking homeland. Tuvalu’s ambassador to the United Nations, Tapugao Falefou, expressed surprise at the volume of applications. “The number of people registering has exceeded expectations,” he told Reuters, adding that many in the small island community are watching closely…

Lotus in High-Level Talks with Business Secretary Amid Uncertainty Over UK Operations British car manufacturer Lotus has entered urgent discussions with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds following speculation over the future of its operations in Norfolk. Despite concerns, the company has stated it has no intention of closing its Hethel factory. The meeting, held on Sunday morning, comes after reports suggested Lotus was weighing a shift in production from the UK to the United States. Such a move could endanger around 1,300 jobs and cast doubt on the long-term future of sportscar manufacturing at the company’s historic Norfolk site. Geely, the…

Former Connolly Aide Wins Democratic Nomination in Northern Virginia Special Election James Walkinshaw, a longtime political aide and local official, has secured the Democratic nomination to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, a solidly Democratic seat in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Walkinshaw emerged victorious in Saturday’s party-run primary, earning 59.54% of the vote, according to results released by the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee of Virginia. He defeated nine other contenders, including state Senator Stella Pekarsky and Delegate Irene Shin. Shin placed second with 14.27% of the vote, while Pekarsky finished third at 13.40%. A…

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a peace accord on Friday in a U.S.-facilitated effort aimed at ending decades of deadly fighting in eastern Congo, while also opening the door for American officials and companies to secure access to vital regional minerals. “Today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity and peace,” President Trump declared during a White House ceremony with the nations’ foreign ministers. Earlier, the pact was officially signed in the State Department’s Treaty Room, beneath a portrait of Colin Powell—America’s…

Iran Holds Massive Funeral for Senior Commanders and Scientists Killed in War with Israel Thousands of Iranians dressed in black gathered in the heart of Tehran on Saturday for a solemn funeral procession honoring military leaders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed during this month’s war with Israel. State media reported that among the 60 individuals being commemorated were at least 10 top commanders and 16 nuclear scientists, including some of the country’s most senior figures. Those killed included Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of the armed forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander General Hossein Salami, and General Amir Ali…

On Friday, U.S. federal prosecutors announced charges against 11 individuals involved in an extensive fraud scheme based in Russia, which aimed to defraud Medicare—the federal health insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities—of approximately $10.6 billion. The indictment, dated June 18, describes the group as a “transnational criminal organization” responsible for a sweeping healthcare fraud and money laundering operation. According to the filing, the defendants acquired numerous previously legitimate medical equipment businesses and used them to submit fake claims for high-cost devices that were never delivered. In the process, they stole the personal data of over a million Medicare…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will step away from the team for the rest of the season to address a medical issue, the club announced Friday. Washington, 73, and currently the oldest manager in Major League Baseball, has been away from the dugout for the past week after exhibiting signs of fatigue and shortness of breath during a road series against the New York Yankees, which concluded on June 19. He returned to Southern California shortly afterward and underwent medical evaluations before being placed on leave. In his absence, bench coach Ray Montgomery has taken over…

Trump Administration Defends Iran Strikes Amid Dispute Over Intelligence WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has escalated its defense of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, citing newly acquired intelligence that supports claims of a successful operation, despite leaked assessments suggesting Tehran’s nuclear program may only have suffered a temporary setback. The administration is reportedly considering limiting the distribution of classified intelligence to Congress, according to reports from The Washington Post and Associated Press, as internal disagreements and criticism mount. “This was a devastating attack, and it knocked them for a loop,” former President Donald Trump said Wednesday, walking back earlier remarks…

HANOI, Vietnam — Starting next month, Vietnam will abolish the death penalty for eight criminal offenses, including embezzlement and attempts to overthrow the government, according to a statement from the National Assembly on Wednesday. The move will spare the life of real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, who was sentenced to death last year in a $12 billion fraud case. The National Assembly, Vietnam’s legislative body, unanimously approved amendments to the Criminal Code that eliminate capital punishment for several crimes. These include damaging state property, producing counterfeit medicines, threatening peace or launching aggressive wars, espionage, and drug possession, according to…

Tulsi Gabbard Sidelined as Trump Administration Sharpens Iran and Israel Policy WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, once a vocal critic of U.S. military interventions and now a key figure in the Trump administration, appears to have lost influence in internal deliberations over potential military action against Iran, according to multiple senior officials familiar with the situation. Although Gabbard’s allies acknowledge some tensions with the White House, they argue the friction has been exaggerated. None of them believe she’s at risk of resigning over the president’s Iran strategy — even if that includes direct military engagement. Signs of…