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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Convicted in DVLA Vehicle Tax ‘Scam’
The whole situation surrounding the London Mayor Sadiq Khan vehicle tax scam shows just how easily automated legal systems can...
Trump’s Mail Ballot Rules Face Election Officials’ Pushback Over Timing, Costs
The Trump administration’s plans to impose new requirements on the handling of election mail are facing resistance from election officials,...
Pentagon AI Chief Sold Millions Worth Of Stake In AI Company
Emil Michael, the Pentagon’s top official overseeing military artificial intelligence policy, has sold his stake in AI-powered search company Perplexity...
DOJ Serves Grand Jury Subpoena On James Comey Confidant Daniel Richman
Federal prosecutors in Florida have issued a grand jury subpoena requiring Daniel C. Richman, a close associate of former FBI...
Trump Nominates Hung Cao as Navy Secretary Amid Pentagon Shake-Up
President Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to serve in the role permanently, a...
US May Require Parents to Prove Citizenship Status for Children’s Passports
The US State Department may require parents to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for...
Germany Blames Russia for Drone Attack on Airport, Announces Countermeasures
German officials on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack last month at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announced they would...
Why Florida and Texas Are Pulling Flock Cameras
Governments in Florida and Texas are taking action to restrict or completely block the use of automated license plate readers...
Trump Announces Nine New Pharmaceutical Deals Under Drug Pricing Plan
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration has reached agreements with nine additional pharmaceutical companies to provide medicines...
80-Year-Old Ed Markey Beats Younger Challenger In Massachusetts Primary
US Senator Ed Markey has defeated Congressman Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary in Massachusetts, overcoming a campaign centred largely...
Trade Dispute With Canada Puts American Farmers At Risk Of Higher Equipment Costs
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have intensified after negotiations between both countries broke down, with agricultural machinery...
Trump Sanctions Disrupt Exams For Iranians Seeking To Study Abroad
New sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration on Iran have disrupted access to major English-language and graduate admission...
Florida, Texas Move To Cut Ties With Flock Over Surveillance Concerns
Florida and Texas are taking steps to reduce or end the use of Flock surveillance technology as concerns grow over...
US Military Says No Plans To Deploy Troops To Polling Stations During 2026 Elections
The United States military has said it does not intend to deploy federal troops or federalised National Guard personnel to...
Thailand To End 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, Introduce New Rules From September 15
Thailand has officially confirmed changes to its visa exemption policy, ending the current 60-day visa-free entry scheme and replacing it...
