Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle
Shon Barnes steps down amid questions over authorities’ handling of the shooting at a popular food festival.

Shon Barnes steps down amid questions over authorities’ handling of the shooting at a popular food festival.



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US government prosecutors are seeking the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, though she faces no criminal charges.
Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of ‘hostility’ after World Cup.
As the Trump administration tightens US sanctions, Cuba’s healthcare sector struggles with fuel and supply shortages.
GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in the first quarter.
Senate committee postpones vote as key Republican says he has not received information on ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund.

Pakistan is facing accusations that its forces have killed unarmed protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The first protest supporting group since Andy Burnham became PM comes as Supreme Court opens way for appeal.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born MP to ‘go back to your own country’.

A rally has been held in Islamabad in a show of support for protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.