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Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials but protects Federal Reserve independence

Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials but protects Federal Reserve independence

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump can fire independent agency officials, but a separate 5-4 ruling blocked him from removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

Asia
Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh 'this year' despite death sentence

Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh 'this year' despite death sentence

Exiled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, dismissing her death sentence as politically motivated in an NDTV interview.

Europe
Skydiving plane crash in France kills all 11 on board near Nancy

Skydiving plane crash in France kills all 11 on board near Nancy

A skydiving plane crashed in Tomblaine, eastern France on Sunday, killing 11 people including five student nurses on their first jump.

Middle East
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura, investigation under way

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura, investigation under way

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, killing all 14 Saudi nationals on board. An investigation is under way into the cause.

North America
Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed

Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed

Washington and Tehran agreed to halt attacks after tit-for-tat strikes strained their interim deal, with talks set to resume on the Strait of Hormuz dispute