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Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming, an official says

Hamas is open to a years-long truce with Israel in Gaza but is not willing to lay down its arms, an official said on Saturday, as leaders of the Palestinian

Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming, an official says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed on Saturday what he said was the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region after Moscow said they had been

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion
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Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years

President Donald Trump has paid his respects to Pope Francis, joining more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries at the funeral of the Catholic Church leader

Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years
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Sen. Chris Murphy's 'emergency' message about Trump is connecting with Democratic voters

Chris Murphy has been touring the country talking to voters, and some people are starting to view the Democratic senator from Connecticut as worthy of the national spotlight

Sen. Chris Murphy's 'emergency' message about Trump is connecting with Democratic voters
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South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says

South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Saturday that Seoul plans to approach trade talks with the United States "calmly and cautiously."

South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says
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3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Three House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies
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Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'

In front of hundreds of world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re called for care for migrants,

Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'
Economy|Political|US|World

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Indian military says Pakistani troops fired at positions along the border in disputed Kashmir

India’s military says Pakistani soldiers shot at Indian posts along the highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir for a second consecutive night

Indian military says Pakistani troops fired at positions along the border in disputed Kashmir
Crime|Political|Travel|World

Family and friends shattered and scarred by tourist massacre in Kashmir

Family and friends shattered and scarred by tourist massacre in Kashmir

Family and friends shattered and scarred by tourist massacre in Kashmir
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month

Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens
Business|Election|Political|Technology|World

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by three foreigners accused of trying to influence a national election early next month on

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules
Crime|Political|US|World

Two-year-old US citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'

The Trump administration appeared to have deported a 2-year-old U.S. citizen "with no meaningful process," a federal judge said on Friday, as the child's father

Two-year-old US citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports

NFL draft stunner: Free-falling Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a team to come calling

Shedeur Sanders was among the best available players remaining after his Round 1 snub and as the draft heads into its final four rounds Saturday, the former University of Colorado star is still waiting to hear his name called

NFL draft stunner: Free-falling Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a team to come calling
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Canada is gearing up for federal election. Here's what's at stake

Canadians will vote for a new government in an election that has been upended by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state

Canada is gearing up for federal election. Here's what's at stake
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China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry

China's President Xi Jinping pledged "self-reliance and self-strengthening" to develop AI in China, state media reported on Saturday, as the

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry
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The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs

The departure in 1975 of the last Americans from Vietnam didn't only end a tragic chapter in the history of the two countries

The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs
Crime|Political|US

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for the crimes that got him ousted from Congress

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft
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Taiwan envoy to pope's funeral says he aims to chat with world leaders

Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis aims to use his attendance to "have a good chat" with leaders of countries who are friendly to Taipei, taking the

Taiwan envoy to pope's funeral says he aims to chat with world leaders
Australia|Education|Political|World

Australia PM praises diversity in language schools pledge day after neo-Nazi action

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday cultural diversity was the country's strength as he pledged A$25 million ($15.98 million) for students to learn

Australia PM praises diversity in language schools pledge day after neo-Nazi action
Crime|Political|World

Former New Mexico judge and wife arrested on charges of tampering with evidence linked to suspected Tren de Aragua member

Former New Mexico judge and wife arrested on charges of tampering with evidence linked to suspected Tren de Aragua member

Former New Mexico judge and wife arrested on charges of tampering with evidence linked to suspected Tren de Aragua member
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China foreign minister says US tariffs show "extreme egoism"

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing stands on the side of international rules on U.S.-imposed tariffs and opposes protectionism, the Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

China foreign minister says US tariffs show "extreme egoism"
Education|Political|US|World

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now
Crime|Political

Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities

Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
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Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to allow the World Food Programme to work in Gaza, saying food must not be used as a 'political tool', hours after

Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza
Africa|Political|World

At least 11 Sudanese killed in drone strike on displacement camp

At least 11 people were killed after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces hit a displacement camp in Sudan's River Nile state, the governor said

At least 11 Sudanese killed in drone strike on displacement camp
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US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
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US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to take concrete steps towards ending loans to China, the Treasury said on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans
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Maverick US House Republican Don Bacon considering retirement

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Maverick US House Republican Don Bacon considering retirement
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US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit

The U.S.

US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit
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Some see Trump weaponizing government in targeting of judge and Democratic fundraising site

President Donald Trump's administration is providing another example of how it's targeting those the president feels are blocking his agenda

Some see Trump weaponizing government in targeting of judge and Democratic fundraising site
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DOGE orders AmeriCorps to cancel $400 million in grants, Washington Post reports

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has ordered the cancellation of around $400 million in grants doled out by AmeriCorps, the federal government's national service and

DOGE orders AmeriCorps to cancel $400 million in grants, Washington Post reports
Political|Technology|World

Mexico president open to modifying telecoms bill after censorship accusations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on Friday for part of a controversial telecommunications bill to be changed or eliminated, after critics said the legislation could

Mexico president open to modifying telecoms bill after censorship accusations
Crime|Political|World

US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown

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US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal employees of the ability to

US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers
Business|Economy|Education|Political

US judge skeptical about Trump defense of Education Department layoffs

A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned a lawyer from President Donald Trump's Justice Department who was defending the administration's move to terminate more

US judge skeptical about Trump defense of Education Department layoffs
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage

A former commander in the Taliban has pleaded guilty to taking an American journalist and two Afghan nationals hostage in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2008 and

Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan minister urges international probe of Kashmir attack, NYT reports

Pakistan believes an international investigation is needed into the killing of 26 men at a tourist spot in Indian Kashmir this week and is willing to work with international investigators,

Pakistan minister urges international probe of Kashmir attack, NYT reports
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump's nominee for NASA administrator was once arrested, accused of passing bad checks to casinos

President Donald Trump's nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, was arrested

Trump's nominee for NASA administrator was once arrested, accused of passing bad checks to casinos
Europe|Political|World

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal

President Donald Trump is calling for Ukraine and Russia to meet for “very high level talks,” saying they are “very close to a deal” after productive meetings

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
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The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents

The FBI has arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, saying she “intentionally misdirected” federal immigration agents away from a man they were trying to take into custody at her courthouse

The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations
Political|World

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Trump's 2026 budget proposal plans billions in cuts, New York Times reports

President Donald Trump's administration aims to cut billions of dollars from programs that support child care, health research, education and housing in its fiscal 2026 budget proposal, the

Trump's 2026 budget proposal plans billions in cuts, New York Times reports
Business|Political|US|World

Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily

Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
Education|Political|US

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

The Trump administration said on Friday it is restoring the previously terminated legal statuses of hundreds of foreign students in the United States while it

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now
Economy|Political|US

White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say

The White House wants to defund a bipartisan board that advises the president and Congress on Social Security policy, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as

White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, with whom President Donald Trump is reported to have discussed firing U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell and

Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane
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Ex-CISA boss says Trump actions risk 'dangerously degrading' US cyber defenses

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Ex-CISA boss says Trump actions risk 'dangerously degrading' US cyber defenses
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees

Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
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Former NATO Supreme Allied Cmdr. on Ukraine peace talks

Retired Gen. Wesley Clark analyzes the state of peace talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine and tells Wolf that President Trump's desire for a "quick agreement" will likely result in a "bad agreement."

Former NATO Supreme Allied Cmdr. on Ukraine peace talks
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Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup
Crime|Political|US

Wisconsin judge arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

Wisconsin judge arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly obstructing immigration agents

Wisconsin judge arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly obstructing immigration agents
Education|Political|US

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

Democratic attorneys general in 19 states are suing the Trump administration, challenging directives to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
Education|Political|US|World

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Federal officials say the government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. That word came Friday

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's answer about trade deals confuses reporter who interviewed him

TIME magazine released the transcript from a longform interview with President Donald Trump marking his first 100 days in office. National Political reporter for TIME magazine Eric Cortellessa discusses one of Trump's answers about possible trade deals.

Trump's answer about trade deals confuses reporter who interviewed him
Economy|Political|US|World

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview
Europe|Political|World

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state

More than 100,000 mourners filed into St.

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state
Crime|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar

Armed police and soldiers searched homes and forests for militants in Indian Kashmir on Friday and India's army chief reviewed security there

India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar
Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin

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Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
Political|Technology|World

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman

Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are to return to the secluded sultanate of Oman

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman
Political|World

Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows

Myanmar's junta has kept up a deadly military campaign, including airstrikes and artillery assaults, despite

Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Ukraine may need to temporarily cede land as part of a peace deal with Russia, Britain's BBC reported on Friday.

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace
Election|Europe|Political|World

Eurosceptic Simion hopes to ride wave of anger to victory in Romanian election

Eurosceptic George Simion will get a second shot at becoming Romania's president on May 4, hoping to ride a wave of anger stirred by the cancellation of a December

Eurosceptic Simion hopes to ride wave of anger to victory in Romanian election
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Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'

Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring

Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
Europe|Political|World

Polish government seeks European approval for judicial reform

The Polish government has sent a proposed judicial reform to European legal experts for approval in a new attempt to undo changes by its predecessor that prompted the European Union

Polish government seeks European approval for judicial reform
Economy|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda sign pathway to peace in US-brokered agreement

Congo and Rwanda vowed to come up with a draft peace deal by May 2 and refrain from providing military support to armed groups, according to an agreement

Congo and Rwanda sign pathway to peace in US-brokered agreement
Political|World

Ukraine says it reaffirmed its positions at London talks

Kyiv's delegation at a meeting with allies in London this week reaffirmed the principles on which talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine are based, including never recognising any

Ukraine says it reaffirmed its positions at London talks