Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation, US media report
A powder is found in a work area of the White House’s secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.
Why some workers are stuck struggling in job-market limbo
The current wave of layoffs has left swaths of employees out of work. But workers in some job functions may be facing a particularly uncertain future.
Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues
The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured.
Irish budget to deliver €5.2bn spending package
Ireland’s finance minister said the budget would try to protect people from the impacts of inflation.
The hazy history of Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
The Fourth of July marks Independence Day in the US. It is also a big day for hot dog lovers.
Israel’s Jenin operation reignites Palestinian anger
Neither Israel nor Palestinians are in any mood to talk peace as fighting rages in Jenin, Jeremy Bowen reports.
Ukraine war: At least 31 injured in daylight strike in Kharkiv region
Two babies were among the injured after a missile strike in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
