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Political divide widens as Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles

Republicans and Democrats traded barbs on Sunday after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles amid massive protests against increasing and

Political divide widens as Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Sunday to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia and said any failure by Moscow to uphold humanitarian accords cast doubt over U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia
Europe|Political|World

Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers

Russia said on Sunday its forces had advanced to the edge of the east-central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk

Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life

Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son managed to make it out of Afghanistan as refugees nine years ago, at one point walking 36 hours over mountain passes

Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Italians vote on citizenship and job protections in referendums threatened by low turnout

Italians vote over two days on referendums that would make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship, and on providing more job protections

Italians vote on citizenship and job protections in referendums threatened by low turnout
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

Who is Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay who was shot during a campaign rally in Bogota?

The conservative Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay has been shot and seriously injured at a campaign rally in the capital, Bogota

Who is Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay who was shot during a campaign rally in Bogota?
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|US|World

From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts

(Corrects paragraph 30 to Yellowstone was made national park in 1872, not Yosemite.)

From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

‘Our Constitution is easy prey’: Republican-led states try to shut down liberal ballot initiatives

‘Our Constitution is easy prey’: Republican-led states try to shut down liberal ballot initiatives

‘Our Constitution is easy prey’: Republican-led states try to shut down liberal ballot initiatives
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

With rage and humor, WorldPride rally takes aim at Trump in Washington

LGBTQ+ people and their allies gathered on Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, site of Martin Luther King's 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech, to rally for

With rage and humor, WorldPride rally takes aim at Trump in Washington
Arts|Political

ABC News suspends Terry Moran after Trump administration condemns ‘hater’ post

ABC News suspends Terry Moran after Trump administration condemns ‘hater’ post

ABC News suspends Terry Moran after Trump administration condemns ‘hater’ post
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says it has killed leader of Palestinian militant group that took part in October 7 attack

Israel says it has killed leader of Palestinian militant group that took part in October 7 attack

Israel says it has killed leader of Palestinian militant group that took part in October 7 attack
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor's objections

President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops despite the governor’s objections to Los Angeles, where protests led to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators

Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor's objections
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say

Russian officials say that Moscow is still awaiting confirmation from Kyiv on a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action

Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files

Iran’s intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program

Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files
Crime|Political|Travel|World

Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Monday

U.S.

Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Monday
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos

The New Jersey gubernatorial primary has emerged as a crucial test for Democrats seeking to regain Latino support nationally

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

What Trump told Dana Bash about his feud with Musk

President Donald Trump told CNN's Dana Bash he’s “not even thinking about” Elon Musk in a phone call after they explosively sparred on social media, adding that he won’t be speaking with Musk for “a while.”

What Trump told Dana Bash about his feud with Musk
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with Congo

Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-

Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with Congo
Business|Economy|Political|World

US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

Three of U.S.

US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday
Political|World

Leo, the first US pope, criticises nationalist politics at Sunday Mass

Pope Leo criticized the emergence of nationalist political movements on Sunday, calling them unfortunate, without naming a specific country or national leader

Leo, the first US pope, criticises nationalist politics at Sunday Mass
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Hackers tied to China's government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing's sprawling cyberespionage efforts

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China's 'grey zone' threat

Taiwan's coast guard held drills with the military on Sunday to better practice joint operations in the face of what the government in Taipei says is a

Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China's 'grey zone' threat
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies

Ukraine has unexpectedly postponed exchanging prisoners of war and accepting the bodies of killed soldiers for an indefinite period, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky said on Saturday.

Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies
Business|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea

A Chinese ship has run aground in stormy weather in shallow waters off a Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea, prompting Filipino forces to go on alert

Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea
Crime|Political|US|World

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight

The fight over the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador now returns to the U.S. court system

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

Colombia's potential presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for

Colombia's potential presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Ecuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms

Ecuador's National Assembly on Saturday approved a reform backed by President Daniel Noboa to arm the government with new legal powers to confront armed groups and dismantle the drug-

Ecuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms
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Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests

Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests

Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade

Gray skies and drizzle gave way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital hosted the World Pride parade

Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US-backed Gaza group suspends aid for a day over threats, Hamas vows to protect UN aid

A controversial humanitarian organization backed by the United States and Israel did not distribute any food aid on

US-backed Gaza group suspends aid for a day over threats, Hamas vows to protect UN aid
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say

Russia attacked the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv at night and in the evening with drones, missiles and guided bombs, killing at least four people and injuring more than 60,

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

WorldPride parade-goers march through Washington in defiance of Trump

LGBTQ+ people and supporters from around the world marched through the streets of Washington on Saturday with a mixture of joyful celebration and a show of

WorldPride parade-goers march through Washington in defiance of Trump
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates

Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be "serious consequences" if Musk

Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks' sent to SuperMax prison

Convicted killer and recaptured prison escapee Grant Hardin, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” has been transferred to the Varner SuperMax prison southeast of Little Rock, Arkansas prison authorities announced Saturday

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks' sent to SuperMax prison
Business|Political|Technology|World

Former Reform UK chair Yusuf returns to party two days after quitting

Zia Yusuf said on Saturday he would return to Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, two days after quitting as its chair, blaming his abrupt

Former Reform UK chair Yusuf returns to party two days after quitting
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital for its annual gay pride parade

Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups
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Trump encouraged Vance to respond diplomatically when asked about Musk. Here’s how it played in real time

Trump encouraged Vance to respond diplomatically when asked about Musk. Here’s how it played in real time

Trump encouraged Vance to respond diplomatically when asked about Musk. Here’s how it played in real time
Business|Election|Finance|Political

2026 races loom at Georgia Republican convention as Trump loyalty dominates

Many Georgia Republicans are already thinking about races for governor and Senate in 2026

2026 races loom at Georgia Republican convention as Trump loyalty dominates
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

The Millers: Washington power couple straddles Trump-Musk feud

The Millers: Washington power couple straddles Trump-Musk feud

The Millers: Washington power couple straddles Trump-Musk feud
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Federal authorities arrest dozens for immigration violations across Los Angeles

Federal immigration authorities say they arrested 44 people Friday across Los Angeles

Federal authorities arrest dozens for immigration violations across Los Angeles
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv rejects Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies

Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies are untrue, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, urging Moscow to stop "playing dirty games" and return to

Kyiv rejects Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies
Crime|Political|US|World

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged by the Trump administration with transporting people who were in the country illegally

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Milei meets Pope Leo, confirms visit to Argentina

Argentina's President Javier Milei held his first official audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Saturday where he confirmed that the pontiff will visit the South American

Milei meets Pope Leo, confirms visit to Argentina
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

China to send vice premier He Lifeng to Britain for US trade talks

China's foreign ministry said on Saturday that Chinese vice premier He Lifeng will visit the United Kingdom between June 8 and June 13.

China to send vice premier He Lifeng to Britain for US trade talks
Crime|Political|World

5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions

Five members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group, have filed a lawsuit claiming their constitutional rights were violated when they were prosecuted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas prison has been captured

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” has been captured after he escaped from prison, triggering a massive, nearly two-weeks-long manhunt in the mountains of northern Arkansas

Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas prison has been captured
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The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term

Call it the 911 presidency

The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city is feeling the pinch

Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city is feeling the pinch

Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city is feeling the pinch
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words
Crime|Political|Travel|World

The Taliban leader slams Trump's travel ban on Afghans and calls the US an 'oppressor'

The top Taliban leader has slammed President Donald Trump’s travel ban on Afghans, calling the United States an “oppressor.”

The Taliban leader slams Trump's travel ban on Afghans and calls the US an 'oppressor'
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest

As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest

As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama

Chiseling away at President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act

Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|US|World

As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse — and better — times swirl

As World Pride wraps up this weekend in Washington D

As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse — and better — times swirl
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration two victories in cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency, including giving it access to Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
Environment|Political|World

Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba

Wildfires have forced a further 1,000 people to flee their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is under a state of emergency

Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential

The Kremlin said on Friday that the war in Ukraine was an existential question for Russia, after U.S. President Donald Trump likened it to a playground fight.

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential
Crime|Health|Political|Science

WV prosecutor warns women about possibly facing charges over miscarriages

Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, West Virginia prosecutor Tom Truman is warning women who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law. Truman tells CNN's Pam Brown that although he personally wouldn’t prosecute someone for a miscarriage, he made the suggestion out of an abundance of caution after hearing from other prosecutors and looking at the laws in West Virginia.

WV prosecutor warns women about possibly facing charges over miscarriages
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported, is returned to US to face migrant-smuggling charges

By Sarah N.

Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported, is returned to US to face migrant-smuggling charges
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Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids

Helmeted police in riot gear turned out on Friday evening in a tense confrontation with protesters in downtown Los Angeles, after a day of federal

Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?
Political|US|World

Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown

Some Democratic-led states are doubling down on their resistance to President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration

Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown
Political|Sports|US

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley says he is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2026 as a Republican against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions

California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars

Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on 'Zionist people' appears in federal court

A man who authorities say threw Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, has appeared in federal court to face a hate crime charge

Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on 'Zionist people' appears in federal court
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated one of the most ambitious and strategic railway projects the nation has ever built

Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains
Political|Science|World

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order

Democratic state attorneys general are seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposal for an overhaul of U.S. elections in a case that tests a constitutional bedrock — the separation of powers

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to pause a court order to reinstate Education Department employees who were fired in mass layoffs as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
Business|Economy|Political|World

Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars

Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds

As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US

Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision

Senate Republicans have made changes to their party’s sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence

Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
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Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington remains committed to the NATO alliance

Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
Africa|Business|Crime|Political|World

Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain

The Russia-backed Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country

Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee

The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee
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Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer

People across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip have marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon

Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political

Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat

When he first ran for office, Donald Trump seemed like he could be a new kind of Republican when it came to LGBTQ+ rights

Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events

A three-judge appeals court panel ruled against The Associated Press in its continuing bid to restore full access to covering events involving President Donald Trump

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
Crime|Political|US|World

Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader

A retired police officer was sentenced on Friday to serve 18 months behind bars for lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the Proud Boys extremist group’s former top leader, who was under investigation for burning a Black Lives Matter banner in the nation’s capital

Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader
Arts|Business|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

The new travel ban on citizens of 12 countries that restricted access to people from seven others includes some exceptions

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles
Business|Economy|Political|World

Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute

Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
Political|Technology|World

The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a year

The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a year

The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a year
Election|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court rejects Republican election-rule challenge in Pennsylvania

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Republican election-rule challenge in Pennsylvania
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|World

US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling
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Trump says decision on Fed chair will be out soon

President Donald Trump said on Friday that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair will be coming out soon, adding that a good Fed chair would lower interest rates.

Trump says decision on Fed chair will be out soon
Crime|Political|US

Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutions

Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutions

Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutions
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost electric air taxis and supersonic

Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight
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White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules
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US mulls giving millions to controversial Gaza aid foundation, sources say

The State Department is weighing giving $500 million to the new foundation providing aid to war-shattered Gaza, according to two knowledgeable sources and two

US mulls giving millions to controversial Gaza aid foundation, sources say
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Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says

President Donald Trump is free to bar the Associated Press from some White House media events for now, after a U.S. appeals court on Friday paused a lower

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says
Political|US|World

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Washington, DC's high-capacity gun magazine ban

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Washington, DC's high-capacity gun magazine ban
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US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a better-than-expected jobs report calmed worries about the economy, while Tesla

US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US|World

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Republican lawmakers try to dodge Trump-Musk crossfire, aim to avoid 2026 damage

U.S.

Republican lawmakers try to dodge Trump-Musk crossfire, aim to avoid 2026 damage
Crime|Political|US

Proud Boys leaders seek $100 million over Jan. 6 prosecutions

Four leaders of the Proud Boys who were pardoned after being found guilty of trying to keep President Donald Trump in power on Jan. 6, 2021 after he lost the election to Joe Biden filed a

Proud Boys leaders seek $100 million over Jan. 6 prosecutions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general

The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that Michael Horowitz will serve as the central bank's new inspector general.

Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say
Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition

Consuelo Garcia del Cid was 16 when the family doctor came into her bedroom in Barcelona, Spain with her mother in 1974, grabbed her left

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded

When Donald Trump met privately with White House officials on Wednesday, there was little to suggest that the U.S. president was close to a public

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says

U.S.

South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says
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Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her 3 children for years released on bond

Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her 3 children for years released on bond

Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her 3 children for years released on bond
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Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026, interim PM says

Bangladesh will hold a national election in the first half of April 2026, its de facto premier said on Friday, after a period of interim unelected government since student-led unrest

Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026, interim PM says
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Fed should cut interest rate by a full point, Trump says

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Fed should cut interest rate by a full point, Trump says
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Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence

Aid distribution in Gaza was halted on Friday after the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said

Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence
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Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2
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Trump urges Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs at Education Department

Trump urges Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs at Education Department

Trump urges Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs at Education Department
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Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service

Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Friday accused of assisting Iran's foreign intelligence service and plotting violence against journalists working for a British-based

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service
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Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight

The Trump administration says migrants placed on a deportation flight originally bound for South Sudan are now being held in a converted shipping container on a U.S. naval base in Djibouti, where the men and their guards are contending with baking hot temperatures, smoke from nearby burn pits and the looming threat of rocket attacks

Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
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Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US

Russia sees little chance of saving its last nuclear accord with the United States, due to expire in eight months, given the "ruined" state of relations with Washington,

Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US
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Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that nationalist Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's presidential election was "fantastically good", hailing the success of an

Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces second charge under national security law

Hong Kong authorities once again arrested prominent activist Joshua Wong on Friday and charged him with conspiracy to collude with a foreign

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces second charge under national security law
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Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income

Japan's government is distancing itself from tax cuts in its annual policy guidelines, amid heightened volatility in the government debt market

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income
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Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

Three men all linked to Ukraine will go on trial next April accused of involvement in a series of arson attacks on houses and a vehicle in London connected to British Prime Minister

Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
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Nepal ex-PM faces graft charge over land deal with Indian yoga guru's firm

Authorities in Nepal have charged former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal with corruption and demanded a million-dollar fine over the purchase of land by a firm

Nepal ex-PM faces graft charge over land deal with Indian yoga guru's firm
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EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks

The European Union is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, but will not weaken its food

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks
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Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to

Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'
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EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges

The EU gave its backing on Friday to the International Criminal Court after Washington imposed sanctions on four

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges
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Tesla's $380 billion wipeout marks biggest 2025 loss among top companies

Tesla is the worst-performing large-cap stock this year, thanks to declining electric vehicle demand, Chief Executive Elon Musk's political controversies over his ties to far-right groups,

Tesla's $380 billion wipeout marks biggest 2025 loss among top companies
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US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief

U.S. tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, the country's labour office head told Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper in an interview released on Friday.

US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief
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Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace

Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers
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Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
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IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty

Countries in Latin America should maintain prudent fiscal policies to strengthen their economies amid a swift escalation of trade tensions and policy

IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty
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India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack

India is committed to efforts to develop its restive territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, accusing neighbour Pakistan of

India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
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Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’
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Trump tells CNN he’s ‘not even thinking about Elon’ and won’t speak to him ‘for a while’

Trump tells CNN he’s ‘not even thinking about Elon’ and won’t speak to him ‘for a while’

Trump tells CNN he’s ‘not even thinking about Elon’ and won’t speak to him ‘for a while’
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Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities

What is the difference between a hate crime and an act of terrorism?

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
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Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware
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AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

The independent federal agency had been facilitating the work of approximately 200,000 volunteers a year, deploying them across the country through partnerships with thousands of nonprofits.

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that critics say has crushed Hong Kong's once-thriving pro-democracy movement

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time
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Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
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Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order

The International Committee of the Red Cross has announced the closure of its offices in Niger and the departure of its foreign staff, four months after the ruling junta ordered the organization to leave the country

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order
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What to expect in the New Jersey primary

Nearly a dozen candidates will compete in New Jersey on Tuesday for the chance to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy

What to expect in the New Jersey primary