Moody’s said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
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Five House Republicans stall Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill
Lawmakers from the president’s own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine
Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine.
Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda
Sunday’s first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw’s liberal mayor and a conservative historian.
Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes
Masra’s party the Transformers say their leader’s detention took place “outside of any known judicial procedure”.
ICC prosecutor steps down until sexual misconduct probe ends
Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.
Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.
Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
Gambia probes sale of ex-leader’s luxury cars, cows and boats
An investigative report says some state officials sold Jammeh’s assets to themselves at low prices.