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30 Jun 2026
25m

Supreme Court hands Trump a big win and several defeats

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Global News Podcast

The US Supreme Court has significantly expanded presidential authority by allowing the removal of independent regulators, though it maintained the Federal Reserve's independence and rejected attempts to restrict mail-in voting. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to escalate as the death toll from recent earthquakes surpasses 1,700, prompting a massive international aid response despite local criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. In South America, Keiko Fujimori has secured a narrow victory in Peru’s presidential election, signaling a potential right-wing shift in the region. Other global developments include a deadly shooting at a German youth welfare center, the spread of the invasive and toxic silver-cheeked puffer fish in Greek waters, and WhatsApp’s introduction of username-based messaging to enhance user privacy. Additionally, professional tennis players are intensifying their push for a larger share of tournament revenues at Wimbledon.

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