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US & Canada · WashingtonThe U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday imposed limits on the federal government's authority to issue sweeping regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in a ruling that will undermine President Joe Biden's plans to tackle climate change. The court's 6-3 ruling restricted the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal- and gas-fired power plants under the landmark Clean Air Act anti-pollution law. Biden's administration is currently working on new regulations.See the Story
U.S. Supreme Court limits federal power to curb carbon emissions
64% Center coverage: 124 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonMigrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for the duration of their immigration proceedings. The Trump administration sent an estimated 70,000 people back to Mexico. Since early December 2021, under what immigration advocates call MPP 2.0, the Biden administration has sent back far fewer.See the Story
Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
54% Center coverage: 91 sources
US & Canada · Los AngelesCameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are reuniting for a new movie. The actress announced her retirement from acting in 2018. She and Foxx co-starred in Annie, Diaz's last film before her retirement. The movie, Back in Action, will be directed by Seth Gordon.See the Story
Cameron Diaz is coming out of retirement, thanks to Jamie Foxx
43% Center coverage: 52 sources
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Asia · Hong KongChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for events to celebrate 25 years since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule. Xi's visit, via high-speed rail, is his first to the city since 2017 and the first known trip outside mainland China in over two years amid the COVID-19 epidemic.See the Story
Chinese leader Xi arrives in Hong Kong for handover anniversary
Coverage: 47 sources
Europe · BridgendLogan Mwangi's body was discovered in the River Ogmore in Bridgend. He suffered 56 external cuts and bruises, as well as "catastrophic" internal injuries. Angharad Williamson, 31, was found guilty of murder at Cardiff Crown Court. She was jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. John Cole, 40, and a 14-year-old boy were also given life sentences.See the Story
Mother, stepfather and teenager sentenced to life for murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi
47% Right coverage: 15 sources
Politics · KinshasaPatrice Lumumba is widely hailed as the nationalist activist who helped to end colonial rule. He became the country's first prime minister and was assassinated within a year in 1961. The ceremony for the interment of his remains comes after Belgium returned them to Congo earlier this month.See the Story
Congo buries murdered independence hero Lumumba's only remains
77% Center coverage: 13 sources
Europe · GlasgowNatalie McGarry jailed for two years for embezzling £25,000 from SNP and pro-independence group. 40-year-old was the MP for Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017. Sheriff Tom Hughes said she had betrayed people who put their trust in her. McGarry had earlier conviction quashed after judges ruled she suffered miscarriage of justice.See the Story
Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry jailed for two years for embezzlement following Glasgow trial
Coverage: 11 sources
Europe · LondonThe bank tweeted a picture of a name badge with the pronouns she/her/hers and the caption: "Pronouns matter." In response to complaints the social media team said that Halifax wanted to 'open the conversation around gender identity.' The bank told two vociferous critics: 'We strive for inclusion, equality and, quite simply, in doing what's right. If you don't like it, close your account.'See the Story
Halifax says pronoun badge critics can close accounts
50% Right coverage: 12 sources
Europe · LondonTwo Britons face the death penalty in the so-called Donetsk People's Republic. The two men had been fighting with the Ukrainian armed forces since 2018. They were sentenced to death in early June by a Donetsk court, which is not internationally recognized. U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss slammed the decision as a sham judgment with no legitimacy.See the Story
European court tells Russia to ensure two Britons do not face death penalty
45% Center coverage: 9 sources
Europe · LondonA total of 30 flights have been removed from the morning schedule. Most passengers are expected to be rebooked on to other flights outside of peak times. It is expected that 98% of flights will operate as planned at Heathrow today. The airport apologised for the impact this has on travel plans.See the Story
Flights cancelled from Heathrow due to 'higher passenger numbers than airport can serve'
56% Left coverage: 9 sources
Cricket · EnglandJos Buttler named as England's new white-ball captain. Buttler was vice-captain of England under Eoin Morgan. He has led England in nine one-day internationals and five Twenty20s. His first assignment as captain will come against India in July.See the Story
Buttler appointed England white-ball captain
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
Europe · NigeriaIke Ekweremadu, 60, has been a senator in Nigeria since 2003. He faces a charge of conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person for exploitation under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. He will next appear at Westminster Magistrates' court on 7 July. No bail application was made and he will remain in custody.See the Story
Ike Ekweremadu: Nigerian senator remanded over UK organ-harvesting plot
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Europe · HillKashif Anwar, 28, is accused of murdering his pregnant wife. Fawziyah Javed, 31, died after falling from Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Mr Anwar has pled not guilty to the charges at the High Court in Glasgow. His trial is scheduled to take place in March 2023.See the Story
Man accused of pushing pregnant wife to her death at Arthur's Seat
Coverage: 2 sources
Europe · United KingdomClaire Foy, 38, was allegedly targeted by Jason Penrose, 39, in November and December last year. Penrose appeared outside of Ms Foy's home and sent her over 1,000 emails in a month, the court was told. Hearing to decide about a stalking protection order (SPO) was adjourned after Penrose arrived unrepresented.See the Story
Claire Foy: The Crown star faced 'significant risk' from stalker
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
London, England · LondonKamil Sobala was attacked moments after he arrived at Victoria Coach station. The 31-year-old said he was beaten up by a man in a grey suit because of his nationality. He was taken to St Thomas' Hospital by members of the public. A man, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.See the Story
Victoria Coach Station assault: Man arrested on suspicion of GBH
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