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New NPR poll reveals political violence, division fuel fears across party lines as trust in leaders fall Published July 5, 2025 1:30PM (EDT) New poll says 3 of 4 Americans believe democracy is at risk and trust their political leaders even less. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP / Getty Images) AContinue Reading

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Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration., Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. For decades, tens of thousands of Afghans – who have fled war and poverty and sought a better future –Continue Reading

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The vessel is reportedly taking on water after being targeted with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades., United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports the vessel is taking on water after being targeted with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades. A commercial vessel in the Red Sea has come under attack after small boatsContinue Reading

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BRICS nations have been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel’s bombing of Iran and its war on Gaza., BRICS countries have been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel’s bombing of Iran and its actions in Gaza. Brazil’s president says the world must act to stop whatContinue Reading