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The oldest senator in Massachusetts history used a progressive message to beat Representative Seth Moulton, 47, defying calls for generational change.

Representative Stephen Lynch, 71, a centrist, beat Patrick Roath, 39, in a primary that reflected the party’s generational and ideological divides.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.

The judge said prosecutors had presented enough evidence to try the man accused of killing the conservative activist last year, who pleaded not guilty.

Dan Koh, who ran with the endorsement of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., topped a crowded field to secure the nomination in the safely Democratic Sixth Congressional District.

A new policy to be announced by the Department of Education bars younger students from using A.I., but stops short of a moratorium.

Pamela Cisneros was killed by the police in Times Square after she stabbed two people, one fatally. Her father said she had stopped going with him to her mental health appointments.

The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.

Officers who stood around a woman wielding two kitchen knives, and then opened fire without clearing the area, risked harming themselves or passers-by, the experts said.

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend.They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack of direction and leadership that they’re given. Maybe we should look at getting more male teachers in. That used to be an agenda. I don’t know what’s happened to that, but maybe we should have more male role models in schools.I just know young boys often feel that they don’t get any kind of instruction, leadership. They’re not cherished there. They’re patronised.They’re full of testosterone. … I just worry some of the solutions here don’t really understand what goes in a young boy’s mind. Continue reading...

This live blog is now closed.New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblowerSign up for the US Breaking News emailDemocratic senator Chuck Schumer is introducing a bill that would reverse Donald Trump’s most recent tariffs, among them the new 50% duty on Canadian goods, MS Now reported.While the Senate minority leader’s proposed legislation has virtually no chance of becoming law, Schumer hopes that his proposal shows that Democrats are actively fighting the affordability crisis. Schumer first shared his proposed legislation with MS Now. Continue reading...

Several missing Australians have been found since Tuesday morning, bringing the total citizens unaccounted for to 38Australians missing in the Nepal floods: what we know so farA total of five Australians missing after devastating floods ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border last week have been found.Of the five Australians confirmed safe, one was found in Nepal, one in Tibet, and three outside the crisis-hit area. The total number still missing is 38. Continue reading...

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacksThe German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage” through a large number of hybrid attacks.The interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, and the foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, ended weeks of speculation and the government’s hesitancy to blame Russia, saying in a brisk 10-minute briefing in Berlin that all indications were the Russian state had provided the knowhow and equipment for the planned attack and “low-level agents” were recruited to carry it out. Continue reading...

Authorities in Pattaya announced a crackdown on prostitution ahead of the aircraft carrier’s arrival

Putin said the warning sounded like “state terrorism” and vowed to respond

The Russian president didn’t like what Narendra Modi told him but India’s PM is trying to keep the global gang together, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members

The former pro-ICE, far-right star claimed his arrest was not a ‘normal, lawful’ process

Google Maps agreed to rename the body of water to Lake America last week, but MapQuest has refused

The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.

Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.

The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.

Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.

The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump's 'steady hands at the wheel'.

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

Officials say at least 63 others wounded in attack on city of Kuhestak, including women and children.

Israel said it seized the head of Hamas’s internal security force in the deadly operation. Fighting has continued in the enclave despite a U.S.-backed truce.

As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.

At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.

The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.

President Trump’s decision set Juan Orlando Hernández free in December. On Tuesday, a court dismissed money laundering and fraud charges against him, effectively making him a free man.

Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Jordan, according to local state media and the Jordanian Armed Forces.

At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.

Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.

The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.

The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.

The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.

Naomi Osaka pays tribute to NBA star Allen Iverson in basketball-themed US Open outfit  The GuardianNaomi Osaka channels Allen Iverson in 2026 US Open debut  ESPNUS Open news: Allen Iverson 'honored' by Naomi Osaka's awesome tribute  Yahoo SportsAt the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka expands her tennis fashion vision beyond the court - The Athletic  The New York TimesNaomi Osaka on Channeling Allen Iverson and NYC in Custom Who Decides War at the 2026 US Open  Vogue

Jax Taylor Asks Judge for Restraining Order Against Brittany Cartwright Days After Her Filing  E! NewsBrittany Cartwright Sends Message to Fans After Jax Taylor Court Order  YahooJax Taylor accuses Brittany Cartwright of trying to 'sabotage' his life in scathing rant  Page SixJax Taylor claims ex Brittany Cartwright cost him staggering payday in TV ‘comeback’: restraining order  AOL.comJax Taylor Files for Restraining Order Against Ex Brittany Cartwright, Claims She’s Costing Him Work  IMDb

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial  BBCJudge Lets Case Against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect, Go to Trial  The New York TimesMan accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty  The Washington PostTyler Robinson hearing could decide death penalty fate, finally see plea in Charlie Kirk case  Fox NewsJudge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty  AP News

Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed and sloppy, a whistleblower contends  AP NewsWhistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms  The New York TimesThe plot to disrupt mail-in voting  vox.comUSPS whistleblower says rushed new mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters  votebeat.org'Catastrophic failures': Whistleblower warns Trump-proposed USPS mail-in ballot system could 'derail' midterms  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Germany accuses Russia of failed August drone attack on Leipzig airport  Al JazeeraGermany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack  BBCVon der Leyen vows response to Russian drone incident in Germany  Euronews.comWeeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia  The New York TimesGermany points finger at Russia for attempted drone attack at airport  USA Today

The GDP print will allow the Reserve Bank of Australia room to go ahead with its policy tightening as it seeks to curb inflation.

The three major indexes posted their third down day on Tuesday.

Ito En shares surged, bucking a broader sell-off in Japanese stocks following its fiscal first-quarter results.

U.S.-Iran's latest strikes sent oil and bond yields surging, pushed the Fed toward a hike instead of a cut, and drew Putin to publicly support Tehran.

U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites across the country.