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Former senior CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars from agency

David Rush’s trial for allegedly taking 303 gold bars and $2m in foreign currency from agency was pushed to next week

A childcare worker was asked to take baby Lily home for the weekend after a court protection order last year. She’s still there

Exclusive: Sofie is devoted to the baby who was removed from her family, but she and advocates say the situation speaks to a desperate crisis in Victoria’s child protection system

Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal

Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.

Federal judge blocks DOJ's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Justice Department‘s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” aimed at compensating allies of President Donald Trump and others who say they were politically targeted by the DOJ during the Biden administration.

If CMAT is an affront to the male gaze and Olivia Rodrigo is indulging it, how exactly should women dress?

The loud online hate aimed at two pop stars with polar-opposite styles suggests a shrinking realm of acceptability in which women can exist. That is, you suspect, the point

Bondi Defends Handling of Epstein Files to House Panel

President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi in April after being displeased with her handling of DOJ files about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection

Conservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in nature

Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania

Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is danger to us all’ after drone hits apartment building, while Russia denies involvement

Vietnam's President says Asia Pacific seeks 'responsible commitment,' including from major powers

Asia-Pacific seeks neither the presence or absence of a major power, but instead "responsible commitment" from all parties, Lam said.

Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds

The DOJ has faced strong criticism for the creation of a $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.

Putin's cabal must be brought to trial for crimes in Ukraine. With this plan, the world can do that

A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international law

On This Day: The Continental Congress calls for a 10,000-man strategic reserve to protect the middle colonies

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.