Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and backed by Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina's primary runoff. She defeated Ralph Norman and will advance to the November election to succeed her brother. The result preserves Trump's undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
NYTimes – US NYTimes – US Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham and backed by Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina's primary runoff. She defeated Ralph Norman and will advance to the November election to succeed her brother. The result preserves Trump's undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
NPR – World Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 160 people, according to the latest report, with hundreds still missing. Officials believe 340 foreign nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia, Malaysia and Ukraine are among the missing. An ice and rock avalanche in the Himalayas triggered the flood, which swept away houses, roads, bridges and power projects.
Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced on Instagram. Her team said she died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have come from stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves, with many praising her philanthropy and advocacy.
Sky News – UK Actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and for playing Pennywise in the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It," has died at the age of 80. The versatile performer also appeared in films such as "Legend" and "Clue."
NPR – Politics A federal judge in Boston lifted a nationwide block on U.S. Postal Service work to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election, allowing the rules to take effect for now. The ruling came as 24 states and the District of Columbia sued to block the policy, arguing it violates the Constitution and federal law. Democratic state attorneys general have also challenged the rules, and further court action could still block them.
Sky News – UK Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide after a crash on the M3 motorway in Hampshire in late May. Police said Sterling is also accused of failing to provide a specimen. He is due to appear in court next month.
NYTimes – Business Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive and endangered children. The settlement covers 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and includes major changes to Meta's products. The deal resolves claims brought by state attorneys general over the impact of its platforms on young users.
Sky News – Front Page The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of an apparent Iranian threat against Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. A video affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly offered a $10 million bounty and claimed his movements were fully monitored. The agency confirmed it is investigating the threat.
BBC News – UK The United States has designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group. The move follows the United Kingdom's 2025 ban on the organisation under anti-terror legislation, which made supporting it illegal in the UK.
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NYTimes – Business Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 160 people, according to the latest report, with hundreds still missing. Officials believe 340 foreign nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia, Malaysia and Ukraine are among the missing. An ice and rock avalanche in the Himalayas triggered the flood, which swept away houses, roads, bridges and power projects.
