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Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
Zambian opposition leader to challenge election result in court
Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.
Canada pledges $50m aid to Lebanon and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Canada official condemns Israel's 'invasion' of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.
Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
Opponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the president's name from the building.
Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana state
The bus was travelling to hospitals near Curitiba when the accident occurred.
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans
NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
The ex-FBI chief faces accusations of transmitting threats and exploiting controversy to market his upcoming novel.
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.