Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate – US politics live
Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballotSouth Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for U
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26.08.2026
Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
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26.08.2026
US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump
The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored".
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26.08.2026
US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington
"The suspect drove here from California," US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man's background to try to understand his motives for arriving in the c
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26.08.2026
Thai woman jailed in Myanmar for immigration offense may face US diplomat murder trial
It's not clear whether she has been formally charged with murder, or even whether a murder investigation is still ongoing, a lawyer said
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups
Palestine Action's Huda Ammori says Trump's penalties should be a 'wake-up call' for UK to lift ban on the group.
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26.08.2026
America’s summer Covid surge is producing new symptoms. Here’s what to look out for
Coronavirus levels are now growing or likely growing in all but two states
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
US issues sanctions against UK-based direct action group Palestine Action
US labels group ‘global terrorist’ as its legal challenge against proscription in UK nears supreme court hearingThe US has issued sanctions against the UK-based direct action organisation Palestine
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing
Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
On a roll: Canada trade war could hike toilet paper costs for Americans
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
QAnon conspiracy theories continue to haunt US politics 10 years later
Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some government officials have turned to QAnon for inspiration
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Dolly Parton’s Death Prompts Rare Bipartisan Outpouring From U.S. Political Leaders
The death of country music legend has drawn tributes from across the aisle, including President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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time.com
26.08.2026
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with US states over social media harm to teens
Meta Platforms on Wednesday agreed to pay $17 billion to settle claims, filed by 47 US states, that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to deliberately make teens addicted to their products wh
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Meta to pay up to $17 billion and dramatically change Instagram and Facebook to settle huge US court case
Meta will pay up to $16.7 billion and make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook to settle a major US court case.
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
What to Know About the Apparent Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump
The U.S. Secret Service has said it is “aware” of the threat.
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time.com
26.08.2026
The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between th
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
White House brags about ‘Lake America’ by sharing US map that puts DC in the middle of North Carolina
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independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
US country music legend Dolly Parton dies, aged 80
Dolly Parton was one of the rare celebrities that transcended divides in the United States. The country music legend and actress died, aged 80, on August 25.
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton
Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.
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26.08.2026