Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words
Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.
US imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel
US penalties come as Israeli government considers military response against Iran amid risk of spiralling escalation.
In new interview, JD Vance dodges questions about Trump’s 2020 defeat
The US vice presidential candidate and senator brushed aside scrutiny of Trump’s record of election denialism.
Donald Trump to make his pitch for a second term to an all-female town hall
Polls show the former president lags behind his rival among female voters, as the November presidential election nears.
Will Israel attack Iran’s nuclear sites?
Israel is weighing up its response to Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.
Thousands trapped in Jabalia as Israel steps up attacks in northern Gaza
MSF says ’no body allowed to get in or out’ in Jabalia as Israeli strikes across enclave kill dozens of Palestinians.
Boeing to cut 10% workforce, delay 777X delivery as strike takes toll
The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.
Democrats attack third-party candidate Jill Stein in razor-thin race
Democrats issue their first ad slamming Green Party candidate, even as she polls at about 1 percent.
Trump campaign requests military protection, fearing ‘Iran threat’
There is no evidence that Iran was behind the two assassination attempts against the former president.
Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Pezeshkian amid spiralling Middle East violence
Presidents’ meeting comes before expected signing of strategic partnership agreement by the two countries.