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Reports say White House adviser Stephen Miller has pushed hard to revive a nineteenth-century immigration rule that the Trump administration implemented, shaping current policy on who may enter or remain in the United States. The claim is drawing attention as immigration remains a central political battleground, with critics arguing the administration is reaching back to archaic laws to justify sweeping restrictions.

Astronomers report 'groundbreaking' observations of a dead, collapsed star that repeatedly flashes toward Earth as it wobbles, with the pulsing apparently driven by a huge outflow of gas — described colorfully as a giant cosmic 'fart'. The findings offer a rare look at the behavior of a stellar remnant and the material it expels.

International election observers are set to follow up on suspected election fraud in Sweden, according to Swedish broadcaster TV4. The observers will monitor and investigate allegations surrounding the electoral process. The development is drawing attention internationally as Sweden's elections have traditionally been regarded as well-organised and free from large-scale irregularities.

President Emmanuel Macron was absent from the Pope's mass in Paris, but reacted on X by posting a video of the popemobile circling the Arc de Triomphe through a jubilant crowd. "Concord and Fraternity. France is proud to welcome Pope Leo XIV," the president wrote, saluting the pontiff's visit despite his own no-show at the service, a choice drawing comment and debate.

France's Greens and La France Insoumise are trading blame after failing to win a third Senate seat representing French citizens abroad. LFI figures say the Ecologists' refusal to join a joint EELV-LFI list cost the left the seat, handing it to the right. Each party insists the other is responsible for the electoral misstep.

In his Observer column, John Naughton argues that AI companies' use of apocalyptic messaging baffles most citizens. Firms simultaneously promote their technology as transformative while warning it could be catastrophic, and Naughton suggests this dual narrative serves industry interests rather than public understanding. Commenters online have echoed the critique, noting the argument is familiar among AI skeptics and media critics.

Mercedes set the fastest time in qualifying, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris both attributing their slower laps to uncompetitive car performance rather than driver error. The result hands Mercedes a strong starting position for the race and puts the two leading title contenders on the back foot, prompting debate among fans about the teams' current pace.

The European Union Election Observation Mission has deployed 50 observers across São Tomé and Príncipe to monitor the country's election day. The mission is observing voting procedures, counting and the overall electoral process, and will assess whether the polls meet democratic standards. Its findings and final report are expected to be closely watched by voters and international partners.

Representative Tom Kean Jr. has returned to Congress after an unexplained absence and now faces his first and only debate. The circumstances of his time away have drawn questions, and the debate is seen as his first chance to address voters directly since coming back. Local outlets across the country are covering the story as his campaign enters a visible new phase.

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of Premier League financial charges and intend to appeal the ruling, according to a Jamaica Observer report. The alleged verdict would mark a major moment in the long-running case between the club and the league, and reaction is focused on what sanctions could follow and how the appeal might unfold.

New Jersey Representative Tom Kean Jr. has returned to Congress after an unexplained absence and is preparing for his first and only debate of the campaign. His time away has drawn questions from observers, and the debate now offers voters their most direct chance to question him about it, along with the other issues at stake in his race.

Michigan election clerks are publicly reaffirming that the state's elections are 'safe, secure, fair' as absentee voting gets underway. The message comes as voters begin returning absentee ballots, with local officials working to counter persistent doubts about election integrity heading into the voting period.

Lewis Hamilton has voiced support for holding Formula 1 races in the Gulf region despite ongoing tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The seven-time world champion indicated the scheduled Grands Prix should go ahead, a stance drawing attention as the sport weighs security and political concerns around events in the Middle East.

Lansing, Michigan has begun mailing out roughly 23,000 absentee ballots to voters ahead of the November election. The mailing marks the start of the absentee voting process in the city, with residents who requested ballots now able to receive and return them by mail, drop box, or in person at the clerk's office.

The Livonia city clerk in Michigan has laid out the key procedures residents need to follow to vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming election. According to The Detroit News, the guidance covers how voters can request, complete and return their ballots. The details come as Michigan voters prepare to cast absentee ballots in growing numbers ahead of the election.