Bangladesh says IMF agrees phased approach to reforms under new programme
admin Bangladesh and the International Monetary Fund have agreed on the broad framework for a new lending programme, with reforms to…
July 2026
US and Iran trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens
DUBAI/WASHINGTON - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks on Monday and clashed over control of the Strait…
ICE-involved shooting leaves 1 person dead in Maine, lawmaker says
One person is dead after a shooting involving federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in Maine, state House Speaker…
When and where to expect monsoon showers for the Central Valley as temps surge
A strong North American monsoon brings clouds and light showers to California's Central Valley with triple-digit heat mid-week and mountain…
California’s school meals are free. Federal cuts could test that
A new report warns federal cuts for SNAP, Medicaid and SNAP-Ed could force California to cover more costs to sustain…
Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks silence, says fall led to hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his public silence on his health July 12, saying a fall and a subsequent bout of…
UK counter-terrorism police investigating former minister Widdecombe’s death, minister says
LONDON - British counter-terrorism police officers are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister…
Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin says he has been detained
MOSCOW - Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war Russian politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential…
Breaking: Sage Fire reported in Calaveras County on July 13
First discovered: 6:20 a.m. July 13
Lindsey Graham’s career was marked by reversals, including on Trump
WASHINGTON – Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly on July 11, leaves behind a complex legacy that mirrors the political…