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The US Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to impose new requirements on mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections, preventing the Postal Service from screening ballot envelopes against state-approved voter lists. The unsigned emergency order said the government was “unlikely to succeed on the merits” as the wider legal challenge continues. The court did not disclose how its justices voted. The decision is a setback for Donald Trump, who has repeatedly alleged without evidence that mail-in voting is vulnerable to widespread fraud. Democratic-led states and voting rights groups had argued that the proposed changes were unconstitutional and…

A Pentagon report on Iran war damage has detailed the toll on US military bases, aircraft and diplomatic facilities across the Middle East, while acknowledging shortages of advanced weapons and delays in replenishing supplies. The report, covering April 1 to June 30, is the first public assessment by a US government watchdog of the conflict’s impact. It draws on work by inspectors general from the Defence and State departments and the US Agency for International Development. Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and other structures at American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,…

Meg Stalter arrived at the Emmys red carpet dressed as a golden trophy, wearing gold body paint and a large pair of gilded wings as she made a statement ahead of the ceremony. The actor is nominated for her first Emmy, competing for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Kayla Schaeffer in Hacks. Hacks is among the most-nominated programmes at this year’s ceremony, receiving 24 nominations. It is one nomination behind The Pitt.

Mitch McConnell returned to the US Senate on Monday for the first time since being hospitalised after a fall in June, taking his place in Washington as he continues to recover and prepares to cast his first vote in almost three months. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and spoke briefly to reporters before entering the chamber. His return came after weeks away from public view, during which he underwent hospital treatment, rehabilitation and intensive physical therapy. McConnell said he was not yet fully recovered but intended to attend important votes when Republican leaders needed…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements following the death of his father, Roy, who had been suffering from Alzheimer’s. Mr Burnham has previously spoken about the impact of his father’s illness, saying Roy did not know that his son had become prime minister. In an interview before taking office in July, Mr Burnham said his father had been unaware that he was on the brink of power. “That’s a sadness because he would be proud,” he said. “The way I look at it, it’s his achievement as well. A whole family achievement although he doesn’t know it.” His father’s…

A 40-year-old woman has died from complications associated with measles in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in what officials have confirmed as the county’s first measles-related death. Coroner Greg Furlong said the woman died on Saturday. She had not been vaccinated and had several underlying health conditions, he said. Furlong said she developed symptoms after close contact with a neighbour who had a confirmed case of measles. Her husband also became ill but recovered. Laboratory tests later confirmed that the woman had measles. Furlong said she had developed “textbook” symptoms, including a rash which appeared after about three to four days. “This…

A 16-year-old high school volleyball player has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after being struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Tempe, Arizona, in an alleged hit-and-run. Jette Heldenbrand was hit by a dark grey Mazda at about 10.30pm on 4 September. The driver is believed to have fled the scene, leaving her fighting for her life in the intensive care unit at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. Jette also suffered a broken arm and what her family described as multiple scrapes and bruises. Ali Marie Beatty, a family friend, said the Arizona Sky Volleyball Academy…

Saudi Arabia’s closure of its East-West oil pipeline after an attack has intensified fears of further shortages and higher prices as the war with Iran disrupts energy routes across the Middle East. Saudi authorities blamed the attack on drones operated by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Two regional officials said repairs to the 1,200-kilometre pipeline could take between three and five weeks. The route carries crude from processing facilities near the Persian Gulf across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea, allowing tankers to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Oil can then be shipped towards Europe through the Suez Canal or south…

A mother accused of killing her 11-year-old daughter before taking her own life during a Las Vegas cheer competition had several medications in her system, while cannabis gummies and prescription bottles were found in their hotel room. The deaths of Tawnia McGeehan and her daughter, Addi Smith, were recorded by the Clark County Medical Examiner as resulting from gunshot wounds to the head. McGeehan’s former husband contacted police in February 2026 after he was unable to reach the pair. Staff at the Rio Hotel then went to their room, where they found a note outside warning: “Call 911 before walking…

Two people were injured in a shooting in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, after police were called to reports of gunfire early on Monday morning. Officers from the Columbia Heights Police Department were sent to the 4100 block of Madison Street NE at about 6am on 14 September. No victims were found when they arrived. Police said investigators later learned that two people believed to have been involved had driven themselves to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Their conditions have not been released. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and no arrests or further details have been announced. Anyone…