G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work

The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival.

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Trump is returning to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers, a first since Jan. 6 attack

Donald Trump is making a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.

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Republican Party rifts on display in Virginia congressional primary pitting Good and McGuire

Bob Good is fighting a two-front battle to hold his seat in Virginia's 5th Congressional District. And that doesn’t even count his opponent in the June 18 GOP primary, state Sen.

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G7 leaders huddle in Italy, escaping political peril at home

When the Group of 7 pose for its ritual family photo Thursday on the rocky Adriatic coast of Italy, the image will not be of leaders at the height of their political strength.

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Donald Trump back in Washington for meetings with vice presidential contenders, congressional allies and former foes

Former President Donald Trump is back in Washington for the first time since becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, holding a pair of significant, closed-door meetings with key congressional allies, vice presidential hopefuls and even a few former outspoken opponents – all of whom are expected to line up behind him this fall.

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Analysis: Biden leads new drive to cement the West’s Ukraine war effort against Putin

President Joe Biden is leading the world’s richest democracies in sending a beefed-up message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the West will not forsake Ukraine despite political shocks casting doubts over its commitment.

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How Hate Came to This Celebrity-Favorite Neighborhood

After the home of Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak was vandalized by anti-Israel protesters, neighbors say they’ve been targeted by similar attacks in recent weeks.

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White House to nominate Goldsmith Romero soon, aiming for July hearing, says Reuters source

The White House will nominate markets regulator Christy Goldsmith Romero as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation chair imminently, said a direct source.

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At least 40 Indians die in a fire at a building housing foreign workers in Kuwait

Officials in the Persian Gulf country, where migrant workers far outnumber the local population, said the blaze appeared to be linked to code violations.

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Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title

Boston frittered away almost all of what was a 21-point lead before winning 106-99 to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

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Radicals Plot to ‘Shut Down DC’ When Netanyahu Addresses Congress

A far-left organization is plotting to "shut down DC" when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to speak before Congress.

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Chinese EV stocks surge after EU slaps up to 38% additional import tariffs

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index surged 1.23% at the open, powered mostly by gains in EV stocks.

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U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russia as G7 Leaders Gather

The Biden administration is taking new measures aimed at stopping China from helping the Kremlin sustain its war effort against Ukraine. U.S. officials hope European nations will take similar steps.

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Merrick Garland After Contempt of Congress Vote: 'A Partisan Weapon'

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland called the recent vote to hold him in contempt of Congress for refusing a subpoena a "partisan weapon."

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State Department begins beta testing online passport renewal program

The US State Department on Wednesday began testing an updated online passport renewal program, according to a State Department spokesperson.

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Amtrak Pays Executives Hefty Bonuses as Losses Continue

Some executives received payments of nearly half a million dollars as the rail service remained $1.7 billion in the red and the new Acela program continued to face challenges.

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Climate Protest Disrupts Congressional Baseball Game

“We are not here to watch Congress play games while the planet burns to ash and subsidies add fuel to the fire,” the group wrote after disrupting the annual event.

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Protesters Crash Congressional Baseball Game and Storm Field

Protesters who crashed the annual Congressional Baseball Game stormed the field and gave the crowd the middle finger as they left.

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Nathan Wade: Trump Could Still Face Trial Even if He Wins 2024

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins appeared unconvinced by Wade’s comments.

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Deutsch: Trump's Hand on the Nuclear Button 'Not OK' -- 'End the World Stuff'

MSNBC commentator Donny Deutsch said Monday on "Deadline" that former President Donald Trump in charge of the United States nuclear arsenal was "not OK." | Clips

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Boeing responds to Justice Department’s allegations, says it didn’t violate deferred prosecution agreement

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Investigating California's Mental Health Courts

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House Plans Vote on Holding Attorney General in Contempt Over Biden Audio

Merrick Garland has refused Republican demands to turn over recordings by the special counsel who investigated the president’s handling of classified documents.

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‘Nazi Playbook Come To Life’: Jewish Leaders Demand Mask Ban Amid Surge In Antisemitic Protests

Jewish leaders are urging mask ban amid the rise of antisemitic protests, New York Post reported Wednesday.

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Antelope at Tennessee zoo chokes to death on plastic snack pouch cap

Lief, a sitatunga antelope, "still had a lot of life to live," Brights Zoo in Tennessee said on Facebook.

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5 takeaways from bombshell testimony in Bob Menendez’s corruption trial

Prosecutors at Bob Menendez’s corruption trial have painted a politically damning portrait of the senator, but several underlying questions still appear unresolved.

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Joey Chestnut Reveals Next Move After Nathan’s Hot Dog Ban

A clash of the titans is being cooked up by Netflix.

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Republicans Who Defied Subpoenas Vote To Hold A.G. In Contempt For Defying Subpoena

Unlike Merrick Garland, Reps. Jim Jordan, Scott Perry and Andy Biggs ignored congressional subpoenas over their ties to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.

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ACLU Sues Biden Administration Over ‘Unilateral’ Ban On Asylum Seekers

“We were left with no alternative but to sue,” the civil rights group said.

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See moment Nathan Wade’s team breaks interview with Kaitlan Collins

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Why Senate Democrats Are Outperforming Biden in Key States

Democratic candidates have leads in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan and Arizona — but strategists aligned with both parties caution that the battle for Senate control is just starting.

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Ye seems to hate stairs so much that he tried to dismantle the ones inside the now-gutted, $39 million Malibu home by architect Tadao Ando

Ye tried to replace the stairs inside the Malibu home designed by Tadao Ando with a ramp, The New Yorker Reported.

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Databricks tells investors annualized revenue will reach $2.4 billion at midway point of year

Databricks says it's signing up more big customers, and existing clients are spending more.

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The Latest TikTok Drama Is What to Wear in the Office

Can we wear crop tops to work now? Mini skirts? Cargo pants? The youth are battling over the rights and wrongs of office-wear on—where else—TikTok.

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Texas man dies after being electrocuted in jacuzzi at Mexican resort

The 43-year-old was with another person in the jacuzzi at a resort in Puerto Peñasco when both were shocked, local officials said.

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Arizona lawmakers agree to let voters decide on retention rules for state Supreme Court justices

Arizona lawmakers have voted to send an initiative to the November ballot that would protect two state Supreme Court justices targeted for removal over their support for a near-total abortion ban.

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Joey Chestnut to face rival Takeru Kobayashi in Labor Day hot dog eating contest on Netflix

Chestnut and Kobayashi are arguably the two greatest competitive eaters ever.

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Haberman predicts Trump’s meeting with GOP will be ‘a different tone of meeting’

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Laurene Powell Jobs Nabs More Malibu Land

Laurene Powell Jobs has purchased more land in the area of Malibu, California, this one for a whopping price of $94 million.

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British TV Host Apologizes After Botching Actor’s Pronouns

“House of the Dragon” star Matt Smith subtly corrected journalist Sue Perkins after she repeatedly misgendered his co-star Emma D’Arcy, who goes by they/them pronouns.

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Majority of Nations Have More Confidence in Biden Handling World Affairs

President Joe Biden is seen more favorably by a majority of foreign nations compared to former President Donald  Trump.

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Middle East

The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent.

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US fears ramp-up as Israel and Hezbollah exchange attacks amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes after IDF killed top militant commander earlier this week

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The Best Super Last-Minute Gifts You Can Send Instantly by Email

Gifts you can send instantly online that won’t be affected by your procrastinating ways.

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Lawmakers brawl in Italian parliament session

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Senator John Fetterman and wife hospitalized after Maryland car crash

The Democrat from Pennsylvania was driving at ‘well over the posted speed limit’ of 70mph

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Elon Musk Sued Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Horror Show at SpaceX

Eight former SpaceX employees say they were fired by the company in retaliation for raising complaints about workplace issues.

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Former prosecutor describes what probation could be like for Trump

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DeSantis tourism board approves $17 billion development deal with Disney that could pave the way for a 5th theme park

The development deal is a détente between Disney and Florida's Ron DeSantis, who have battled for control of the district where Disney is located.

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Biden Faces Lawsuit Over New Asylum Crackdown at the Border

A group of immigrant advocacy groups sued the Biden administration on Wednesday over President Joe Biden’s directive.

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