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Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session

President Donald Trump continues to call on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, even as state senators do not have enough votes to do so

‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats

‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats

Trump administration takes major step toward dismantling the Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department

DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say

Federal agents are set to conduct a major immigration crackdown called “Swamp Sweep” in New Orleans in the coming weeks

The Education Department is dismantling. Here's what that means

The Education Department is breaking off several of its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies, an early look at how President Donald Trump could fulfill his campaign pledge to close the department entirely

Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at US Senate hearing

The CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and a senior Tesla executive have been invited to appear at a Jan.

FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan

The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan

Trump's comments about Fuentes and Carlson could prolong a Republican rift over antisemitism

President Donald Trump is facing criticism for not condemning antisemitism within the conservative movement

Clay Higgins was the only Republican to vote against the Epstein files release. Here’s what he said

Clay Higgins was the only Republican to vote against the Epstein files release. Here’s what he said

Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained

Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained

Trump’s plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Security Council

Trump’s plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Security Council

US House begins vote on bill requiring release of additional Epstein files

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Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off course

President Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case

US airline group urges Congress to pay controllers during future shutdowns

The head of a trade group representing major U.S. airlines will call on Wednesday for permanently ending aviation disruptions during government shutdowns by

UK's Reeves to increase spending on benefits in next week's budget, Telegraph reports

Britain's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is set to boost spending on benefits in her annual budget, which will be announced next week, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

Ex-aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams avoids prison time as federal judge addresses 'elephant in the room'

A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been sentenced to three years’ probation, including a year of home confinement, for soliciting illegal campaign contributions for Adams’ first campaign

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settlement

Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Spain and stopped to see Pablo Picasso's “Guernica” in Madrid

Federal appeals court rejects Trump’s ‘meritless’ case against CNN

Federal appeals court rejects Trump’s ‘meritless’ case against CNN

Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts

A judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging New York's policies that block immigration officials from making arrests at state courthouses

Poland annuls passport of ex-justice minister wanted by prosecutors

Poland has annulled the diplomatic passport of an ex-justice minister accused of abuse of power, the foreign minister said on Tuesday, as Warsaw tries to enforce a warrant for his

Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara on Wednesday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said on Tuesday.

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he believed in the project of a future Franco-German fighter jet FCAS.

Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'

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Trump says his administration has started interviews for next Fed chair

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine will try to "reactivate" the diplomatic process to end his country's war with

Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank

Paschal Donohoe resigned as Irish finance minister and Eurogroup president on Tuesday to take up a senior World Bank role, a surprise decision that

Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago

Poland blames Russia after rail track used to transport aid to Ukraine is destroyed by ‘act of sabotage’

Poland blames Russia after rail track used to transport aid to Ukraine is destroyed by ‘act of sabotage’

Chile's most polarized presidential race in decades boosts the right and divides immigrants

Chileans face perhaps the starkest choice in the history of their country’s young democracy when they vote next month in a presidential runoff between hard-right José Antonio Kast and communist Jeannette Jara

UN estimates over 2,000 Sudanese pregnant women have fled el-Fasher to escape conflict

Nadra Mohamed Ahmed fled her hometown in Sudan's el-Fasher amid conflict while seven months pregnant

MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters

Britain's MI5 security service issued a new warning to lawmakers on Tuesday about attempts by Chinese agents to collect

Nigeria steps up search for 25 abducted schoolgirls in northwestern Kebbi region

Nigerian security forces on Tuesday intensified a search for 25 girls abducted by gunmen from a boarding school in northwestern Kebbi, the latest school

Ukraine hits targets in Russia with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, military says

Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it had attacked military targets in Russia with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, calling it a "significant development."

'Very painful': Jamal Khashoggi's widow on Saudi crown prince visiting the US

CNN's Jim Sciutto speaks with Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, about President Donald Trump welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud for his first visit to the US since her husband's killing. A CIA assessment released afterward found the prince had likely ordered the assassination, though he has long denied any involvement.

Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war, sources say

Saudi Arabia's defacto ruler Mohammed bin Salman is set to press U.S.

US, Saudi deals expected on defense, nuclear energy, AI - senior US administration official

The United States and Saudi Arabia were expected to announce deals on Tuesday that include defense sales, cooperation on civil nuclear energy and a multibillion dollar investment

UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan

Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper plans to introduce sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in war-torn Sudan, she said on Tuesday, stressing the need for

US Justice Department challenges California mask ban for federal officers

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging California's ban on federal law enforcement officers wearing masks while on duty.

Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blast

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian citizens working for Russia are suspected of blowing up a railway line in Poland

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House, coinciding with Saudi prince’s visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House, coinciding with Saudi prince’s visit

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

The Group of 20 major economies should team up with the International Monetary Fund and others to launch a new debt refinancing plan for low-

COP30 presidency draws up early draft of deal text

Brazil's COP30 presidency has drawn up a draft of a possible deal.

Italy's defence minister wants new 5,000-strong unit against hybrid warfare

Italy urgently needs a new civilian and military unit employing 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare threats, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in a strategic report published on

After Trump reversal, US House pushes forward on Epstein vote

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'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path

Just over a year ago, a diverse array of opposition coalitions jockeyed for votes in Georgia’s parliament, with four of them winning seats.

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years

Russian lawmakers have endorsed new tax hikes as Moscow tries to boost its economy during its almost four-year war with Ukraine

Germany's Wadephul says EU-candidate Serbia must align with the bloc's Russia policy

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Serbia on Monday to align its foreign and security policies towards Russia with those of the European Union if it wants to join the

After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called for Hamas to be expelled from the region, a day after the U.N.

DOJ subpoenas unlikely to yield new info on Russia probe pushed by Trump, sources say

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Syria opens first trial over coastal violence after Assad's fall

Syria on Tuesday began the first trial of suspects in a wave of bloodshed in March during which pro-government fighters killed hundreds of members

UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board

UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it had named former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb to its board, effective immediately.

Net immigration to Britain revised down as more Britons emigrate

Net immigration to Britain peaked in 2023 at a higher level than previously thought, and a far greater number of Britons left the country in subsequent years, revised official data

Trump's empty chair at G20 summit is opportunity for South African hosts

An empty chair for Donald Trump at the G20 summit offers an opportunity for South African hosts, determined to set an agenda for global leaders in the face of the

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places, amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest

Kremlin says Russia will not participate in Ukraine talks in Turkey this week

Russian representatives will not take part in talks on Ukraine in Turkey on November 19, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Gaza water provider suspends services after Hamas detains staff member

A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave's population has stopped operations to protest at the detention by Hamas of one of its staff.

Russian intelligence likely behind railway sabotage, Poland says

Everything points to Russian intelligence services commissioning sabotage on Polish railways that damaged a track on a route to Ukraine over the weekend, a spokesperson for Poland's

Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged 'sniper tourism'

The launch of an investigation in Italy into allegations that foreigners paid to shoot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo three decades ago has raised survivors' hopes that

As data flow revives, Fed still faces a deep policy divide

A divided U.S.

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump's Gaza plan

The UN Security Council on Monday voted to adopt a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and authorizing an

Italy has a femicide problem. Critics say Prime Minister Georgia Meloni should do more to fix it

Italy has a femicide problem. Critics say Prime Minister Georgia Meloni should do more to fix it

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing

Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing

Gazans say they paid $2,000 per seat for flight to South Africa

Gazans said they paid $2,000 per seat to fly their families to

North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect

North Korea on Tuesday said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval would trigger a "nuclear domino" effect.

Palestinian foreign minister says UN vote is 'first step towards peace'

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the U.N. Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S.

Tennessee state judge blocks National Guard deployment to Memphis

A Tennessee state court judge temporarily blocked on Monday Republican Governor Bill Lee's

US Border Patrol arrests over 130 in first 48 hours of Charlotte immigration operation

Over 130 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally have been detained in Charlotte, North Carolina, authorities said on Monday, as President Donald Trump's nationwide

South Sudan's Kiir re-appoints former VP after sacking ally

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has re-appointed his former vice president James Wani Igga to the same position, the state broadcaster said, after dismissing a powerful ally who had

Japan's toolkit to combat unwelcome yen declines

Japanese authorities are facing renewed pressure to combat a decline in the yen, driven in part by market bets that dovish new premier Sanae Takaichi will pile

Japan ruling-party panel proposes $161 billion extra budget to fund stimulus

A Japan ruling-party panel consisting of lawmakers close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposed on Tuesday compiling a supplementary budget exceeding 25 trillion yen ($161 billion)

Indonesia welcomes UN Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan, ministry says

Indonesia welcomes the UN Security Council's adoption of a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and establish an international

Russian drones damage Suspilne newsroom building in Ukraine's Dnipro, broadcaster says

Russian drones damaged a building housing the Dnipro newsroom of public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio Dnipro in a major overnight attack on the city, Suspilne

Drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine's Odesa, where US natural gas will go

A drone has struck a Turkish-flagged tanker in Ukraine's Odesa region and set it ablaze

Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries

Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries

At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds

At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds

Gary Walters worked in the White House for 37 years. Here's what the chief usher saw

Gary Walters saw a lot of history in a 37-year career at the White House

Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says

Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday

Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal

A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump

Poland blames sabotage for railway blast on Ukraine delivery line

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an explosion on a railway line linking Warsaw to southeastern Poland was an "act of unprecedented sabotage."

Acting head of FEMA leaves after short and troubled tenure

David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down, according to the Department of Homeland Security, ending a

Larry Summers says he's stepping back from public commitments after Epstein emails

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Trump talks up economy in meeting with McDonald's owners, operators

Feeling the heat from Americans worried about inflation, U.S.

Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements

Larry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements

Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?

Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?

Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said on Monday he has not ruled out putting American forces on the ground in Venezuela, while expressing

UN approves the Trump administration's plan for the future of Gaza

The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza has won strong approval at the United Nations

Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’

Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’

Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home

Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will not be on the streets

US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says

The U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum to take place in Washington during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week is expected to include

Judge finds 'profound' missteps in US probe of FBI ex-chief James Comey

A U.S. judge found on Monday there is evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges

Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration

Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration

Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban

Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban

The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case

A federal judge says the Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” when it secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death after crimes against humanity conviction

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death after crimes against humanity conviction

Carney's Liberals win budget vote and avoid election in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won a vote on his budget in Parliament that could have triggered a possible election

US outlines new approach for proxy disputes, seen as blow to shareholder activists

The top U.S. financial regulator on Monday changed the grounds on which companies may seek permission to skip votes on shareholder resolutions, a move seen as making it more

Hamas rejects UN Gaza resolution, says international force would become party to conflict

Hamas rejected the United Nations Security Council passing a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing U.S.

Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-

Fannie Mae officials saw no evidence of mortgage fraud against Letitia James, filing shows

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Canada's Carney survives crucial vote on his first budget

The Canadian Parliament on Monday narrowly voted in favor of Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget, staving off the threat of a second election in less than a year.

Border Patrol official says dozens arrested in North Carolina immigration enforcement surge

A top Border Patrol commander is touting dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents report encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes

Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit

President Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that it could lead to China gaining access to the U.S. technology behind the advanced weapon system

One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll

A new survey from the American Communities Project shows that pessimism about the country’s future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what’s ahead for the U.S. The poll also found that despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that crime is out of control in big cities, residents of the nation’s largest metropolitan centers are less likely to say that crime and gun violence are among the chief concerns facing their communities than they were a...

Ex-leader of Spain's Valencia region grilled in parliament over deadly floods

The outgoing leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazon, told parliament on Monday the authorities did not know that people were drowning when he was questioned for

Mexico hands over some flight slots at capital airport from Mexican airlines to US carriers

By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that Mexican airlines had agreed to hand over some flight slots at the nation's busy capital airport to U.S. carriers,

How does Britain plan to overhaul its asylum system?

Britain set out plans on Monday to toughen its asylum system, with measures such as making refugee status temporary and reinterpreting human rights laws to make it easier to deport

US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds

Abrupt cuts to development aid by major donor countries could cause up to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing countries by 2030, including 5.4 million

IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it planned an "intensive program of engagement" with Syria to help it rebuild its economy, but a statement issued

Serbian mother ends hunger strike, wants to live to join protests

A Serbian mother on Monday ended her hunger strike over the death of her son in a roof collapse, saying she wanted to stay alive to join other anti-government protesters who were

Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says

The benefit to Hungary's credit rating of any potential U.S. financial backstop package remains difficult to factor in, Fitch has said, and

Supreme Court to review US government power to limit asylum processing

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Czechs, Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values

Thousands of Czechs and Slovaks on Monday celebrated the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, which ended decades of communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia,

US imposes visa restrictions on Nicaragua over immigration

The United States is imposing visa restrictions on people in Nicaragua who have enabled illegal immigration to the country, the State Department said on Monday, including the

Who is Jose Antonio Kast, the far-right front-runner for Chile's presidency?

After falling short in two previous presidential runs, Chilean candidate Jose Antonio Kast is now favored by analysts to win the country's

US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to approve the sale of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, speaking a day before he hosts Saudi Crown

Israeli settlers torch West Bank village as Israel begins a busy diplomatic week

Israeli settlers have rampaged through a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, torching homes and cars in the latest in a string of settler attacks in recent weeks

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers

FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after six months on the job

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post just six months in, officials say, marking another disruption in a year of staff departures and policy changes

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts

President Donald Trump says he would sign a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein

Israeli settlers torch Palestinian vehicles and homes in West Bank village

Israeli settlers torch Palestinian vehicles and homes in West Bank village

Granddaughter of 'Charlotte's Web' author upset with use of its title in immigration crackdown

The Trump administration has a name for its immigration sweep in North Carolina’s largest city

What's fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?

More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, part of a wave of demonstrations since August demanding accountability

Kremlin says there is an 'ongoing conversation' about a possible POW exchange with Ukraine

The Kremlin said on Monday that there was an ongoing conversation about a possible prisoner-of-war exchange with Ukraine, but declined to provide further details.

Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'

Prosecutors sought a life sentence for a Janjaweed militia leader convicted of atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, telling the International Criminal

BBC 'determined to fight' Trump defamation claim

The BBC is determined to fight any legal action filed by U.S.

Kremlin says it hopes for a new Putin-Trump summit

The Kremlin said on Monday that it hoped another summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Palestinian militant faction says Israel killed a local leader in Gaza

The Palestinian Resistance Committees (PRC), an allied faction of Hamas, said on Monday that one of its local armed leaders was killed by what it described as an Israeli undercover

Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for student crackdown

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Polish railway track blast an 'unprecedented act of sabotage', PM says

An explosion that damaged a Polish railway track on a route to Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage", Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday as he vowed to catch those

IMF holds new talks with Kyiv as government grapples with graft scandal

The International Monetary Fund mission launched talks on Monday with Ukraine on a new lending programme critical to its wartime fortunes, as Kyiv

Britain toughens asylum policy in major overhaul as anti-immigration sentiment rises

Britain on Monday said it would make refugee status temporary and speed up the deportation of those who arrive illegally, in a major overhaul aimed at stemming the

US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown

Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump

Netanyahu vows crackdown on Israeli violence after attacks on Palestinian villages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will urgently convene cabinet ministers to ensure Israelis behind the latest attacks against

US FTC commissioner Holyoak appointed interim US attorney in Utah

U.S. FTC commissioner Melissa Holyoak has been appointed interim U.S. attorney for the District of Utah, the Federal Trade Commission said on Monday.

Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's political bloc won the most seats in Iraq's election, final election results showed on Monday, but a new government could

Greeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt against junta

Thousands of Greeks marched through Athens on Monday to mark the anniversary of a violently quashed student uprising in 1973 that helped topple the military junta that then ruled the

President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster

President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments

Analysis: What's next for the Marjorie Taylor Greene-Trump alliance?

A breakup between Donald Trump and his long-time ally Marjorie Taylor Greene was worsened by her decision to sign to push in the House to release investigative files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has furiously resisted the move, until Sunday evening when he encouraged House Republicans to vote to release the files.

Saudi crown prince to visit US with defence, AI, nuclear on agenda

A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with U.S.

Lawyer for Fed's Cook offers up detailed defense in mortgage fraud case

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He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France

Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems

Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act

Jamaica has joined other small island nations at the United Nations climate talks to urge immediate action on climate change

Democratic Lawmaker criticizes member of her own party for the timing of his retirement

In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Washington Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez accused a member of her own party of "election subversion." In a surprise move that shocked Democrats, Gluesenkamp Perez launched the process of sanctioning her colleague Rep. Chuy García of Illinois for the timing of his decision to retire — which guaranteed his hand-picked successor was the only person registered to run for his seat.

UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, sparking resistance within its own party

Judge overseeing US Rep. McIver's case tells prosecutors to turn over authorities' texts

A federal judge overseeing the criminal case of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has told Trump administration attorneys to turn over authorities’ text messages from her chaotic visit to an immigration detention center in New Jersey that led to charges accusing her of assaulting officers

His family say he was a fisherman. The Saudis say he smuggled drugs. He was one of hundreds executed this year

His family say he was a fisherman. The Saudis say he smuggled drugs. He was one of hundreds executed this year

Britain announces ‘most significant’ change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe’s longest route to settlement

Britain announces ‘most significant’ change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe’s longest route to settlement

Postmaster general says US Postal Service needs revenue growth, not just cuts

Postmaster General David Steiner says the U.S. Postal Service can't fix its finances through cuts alone

Trump ramps up the pressure on Republicans resisting his redistricting push

Trump ramps up the pressure on Republicans resisting his redistricting push

Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoff

In Chile, a hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump is leading in the presidential runoff

Takeaways from AP’s report on a surge in Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began

Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began

Preservationists sue over Trump’s latest plans to refashion a federal building to match his aesthetic

Preservationists sue over Trump’s latest plans to refashion a federal building to match his aesthetic

China premier won't meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry

China's Premier Li Qiang has no plans to meet with the Japanese prime minister on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry said on

Leaders of divided Cyprus to meet on November 20, officials say

Leaders of ethnically-split Cyprus will meet on November 20, officials said on Monday, marking their first encounter since the election of a new Turkish Cypriot leader last month.

Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as ASEAN chair next year

The Philippines is hoping a code of conduct for the South China Sea can be completed when it is chair of the ASEAN bloc next year, with a consensus emerging between Southeast Asia

Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led

Japan PM Takaichi to meet BOJ Governor Ueda on Tuesday, PM office says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT), the Prime Minister's Office said in a bulletin on Monday.

China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale

China defence ministry said on Monday it has lodged representations with the United States over its arms sale to Taiwan, vowing to take "all necessary" measures to defend national

Poland faced one confirmed, one highly probable railway sabotage act

This weekend there was one confirmed act of sabotage on Polish railways and one incident highly likely to be sabotage, Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said on Monday after

Russia adds ex-PM Kasyanov, economist Guriev to 'extremists and terrorists' list

Russia's financial watchdog has added former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov and leading economist Sergei Guriev to its list of "extremists and terrorists" in its latest moves against

White House adviser Hassett says there have been mixed signals in job market

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday said there have been mixed signals in the job market, and that the labor market could be slowing down.

Trump reverses stance on Epstein files, urges Republicans to vote for releasing them

U.S.

Australia rejects co-hosting climate summit with Turkey as standoff grows

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that Australia would not co-host the COP31 climate summit with Turkey amid

Spain ups 2025 growth forecast to 2.9%, in line with European Commission

The Spanish economy is expected to grow 2.9% this year, at more than double the average pace in the European Union and exceeding the previous forecasts of 2.6-2.7%, the European

From pariah to power player: Saudi's MbS reclaims world stage in US visit

On his first White House visit since the killing of

Hundreds attend demonstration opposing 'Charlotte's Web' ICE operation in North Carolina

Hundreds attend demonstration opposing 'Charlotte's Web' ICE operation in North Carolina

Ukraine signs deal to obtain 100 French-made Rafale warplanes

Ukraine will obtain up to 100 French-made Rafale warplanes over the next 10 years under a deal signed on Monday, both countries said, as Kyiv

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Active white nationalist groups operate in all but two U.S. states. Researchers have found that there’s a strong association between holding white nationalist views and supporting political violence.

America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for it

The nonprofit organization planning celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026 has unveiled a special commemorative ornament featuring the Declaration of Independence

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces

South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border

South Korea has proposed talks with North Korea to clarify the rivals’ border line

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war

Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war

Charlotte is the latest stop on DHS’ immigration blitz. Locals say it’s political

Charlotte is the latest stop on DHS’ immigration blitz. Locals say it’s political

What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into the funding bill that’s dividing GOP lawmakers

What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into the funding bill that’s dividing GOP lawmakers

Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ author criticizes use of book title in DHS immigration crackdown operation

Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ author criticizes use of book title in DHS immigration crackdown operation

Lawmaker calls for accountability over timing of fellow House Democrat’s retirement: ‘Election subversion is wrong’

Lawmaker calls for accountability over timing of fellow House Democrat’s retirement: ‘Election subversion is wrong’

Chile vote propels far-right Kast to runoff against leftist Jara

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast is favored to clinch a runoff victory next month despite lagging slightly behind governing coalition

Thousands in Philippine capital hold second day of anti-graft protests

More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, demanding accountability over accusations of corruption in flood-

Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela's Maduro

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States may open talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who faces escalating pressure

Trump dismisses Marjorie Taylor Greene's claim that his attacks put her in danger

U.S.

Ahead of Hasina court verdict, son warns of Bangladesh violence if party ban stays

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In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises

Taiwan will begin distributing millions of civil defence handbooks to households across the island this week, in an unprecedented effort to prepare residents for

Trump says Republicans drafting bill to sanction countries that trade with Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans are working on legislation that will impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia, and he said Iran may get

Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he'll 'work something out' with New York City's mayor-elect

President Donald Trump is indicating that he plans to meet with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and says they’ll “work something out."

US House speaker says 'nothing to hide' in Epstein files

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In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it

Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean

President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Trump defends Tucker Carlson after interview with activist known for his antisemitic views

President Donald Trump is brushing aside concerns about conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with a far-right activist known for his antisemitic views

Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative

Chile is bracing for a tense presidential runoff after a first-round vote on Sunday set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party and an ultraconservative veteran politician, sharply polarizing the country between the political left and right

Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution

Ecuadorians have struck down a proposal that would have let foreign countries run military bases in the South American country where drug gangs are extorting communities and killing politicians as they fight for territory

Rev. Jesse Jackson remains hospitalized after receiving care to stabilize his blood pressure, sources say

Rev. Jesse Jackson remains hospitalized after receiving care to stabilize his blood pressure, sources say

China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates

China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates

Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state

‘Humbly, I’m sorry’: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s turning a new leaf after years of divisive comments

‘Humbly, I’m sorry’: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s turning a new leaf after years of divisive comments

Trump likely to face long military commitment and chaos if he ousts Maduro in Venezuela, experts say

Trump likely to face long military commitment and chaos if he ousts Maduro in Venezuela, experts say

South Korea's new president, injured as a child labourer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'

South Korean Kim Yong-ho thought he would die within seconds after a 200-kilogram (441-pound) industrial press at a Hyundai Steel plant sprang to life

Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs

Ukraine has secured imports of U.S liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece to cover its winter needs from December through to March next

Leftist Jara leads Chile's presidential election in early count

Governing leftist coalition and Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara is leading Chile's presidential race, an early count from electoral service Servel showed on Sunday, with

Lebanon plans UN complaint against Israel over border wall

Lebanon will file a complaint to the U.N.

Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder

Thousands protested across Mexico on Saturday under the banner of “Generation Z,” denouncing rising violence after the public killing of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month.

A New Orleans man who had his murder conviction tossed wins election as city’s chief record keeper

A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election to serve as the city’s chief criminal court record keeper

India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10

India’s anti-terror agency has arrested a man from Indian-controlled Kashmir

NZ welcomes lifting of US tariffs on $1.25 billion in exports

New Zealand late on Sunday welcomed the United States' announcement that it would remove additional tariffs on a range of New Zealand agricultural products, including beef, offal

Some National Guard troops being withdrawn from Chicago and Portland, officials say

The Pentagon is withdrawing some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland, weeks after President Donald Trump deployed them to combat what he

Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina's verdict

Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister

China rare earths deal will 'hopefully' be done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says

A rare earths deal between the U.S. and China will "hopefully" be done by Thanksgiving, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in remarks that aired on Sunday.

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office issues statement amid ICE, Border Patrol, concerns

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office issues statement amid ICE, Border Patrol, concerns

Russia says its forces advance in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

Russia said on Sunday its forces had moved forward sharply in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, taking two settlements as part of a major push aimed at taking control of

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities

As an unprecedented immigration crackdown enters a third month, a growing number of Chicago residents are fighting back against what they deem a racist and aggressive overreach of the federal government

Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring

Uzbek president proposes setting up bloc of Central Asian states

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed on Sunday forming a regional co-operation organisation he called the "Community of Central Asia", in what he said was a bid to promote

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners

The war in Gaza is over, but the fight in Israel for accountability has barely begun

The war in Gaza is over, but the fight in Israel for accountability has barely begun

Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans

Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal

Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats against her after their split

Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene accused U.S.

Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel remained opposed to a Palestinian state after protests by far-right coalition allies over a U.S.-backed statement

Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says

Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says

Communist and far-right politicians battle for Chile’s presidency in election dominated by crime and immigration

Communist and far-right politicians battle for Chile’s presidency in election dominated by crime and immigration

As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get it

At the halfway point of annual United Nations climate negotiations in Brazil, it appears the talks may do more than just focus on implementing past promises, as some observers had expected

Fetterman says he's back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

John Fetterman says he’s back home with his family in Pennsylvania after being hospitalized

Iran says US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear talks

Washington's current approach toward Tehran does not indicate any readiness for "equal and fair negotiations", Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, after U.S.

Headwinds for Trump in persuading the Saudi crown prince to agree to normalize ties with Israel

President Donald Trump has made clear how much he wants to see Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize relations

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday.

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume the exchange of prisoners with Russia, hoping for the release of 1,200 Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Security Council chief said.

Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions

Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions

South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US as opponents keep pushing limits

A group of South Carolina senators plans to consider a proposal that could introduce the strictest abortion prohibitions and punishments in the nation

Australia welcomes Trump's removal of beef tariffs, seeks more relief

Australia on Sunday cautiously welcomed President Donald Trump's rollback of his tariffs on beef, while pressing the U.S. to eliminate all tariffs on Australian goods.

China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

A China Coast Guard ship formation passed through the waters of the Senkaku Islands on Sunday on a "rights enforcement patrol", the China Coast Guard said in a statement, as Beijing

Emails: Epstein repeatedly ridiculed Trump during 1st term as 'f**king crazy,' 'dangerous,' 'not one decent cell in his body'

CNN's KFILE unearths new and incredibly revealing details about Jeffrey Epstein and his opinions of Donald Trump.

MAGA rift grows as Trump feuds with Greene before key 2026 midterm elections

President Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene have fallen out in a public feud

Lula’s former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconduct

Brazil’s federal police have formally accused former human rights minister Silvio Almeida of sexual misconduct

US Senator Fetterman home after fall and brief hospitalization

U.S. Democratic Senator John Fetterman said on Saturday that he is now home after a Thursday fall that resulted in 20 stitches in his face.

Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders

President Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep_ Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “Wacky Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms “if the right person runs.”

Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Belem, Brazil, at the halfway point of United Nations climate talks to demand progress from negotiators on the problem of climate change — among other causes

Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the

Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal

Tymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine

Michelle Obama says the country is ‘not ready for a woman’ president

Michelle Obama says the country is ‘not ready for a woman’ president

Trump issues new pardons for January 6 rioters, including militia member and woman who threatened FBI

Trump issues new pardons for January 6 rioters, including militia member and woman who threatened FBI

First strong winter rains soak Gaza's makeshift shelters

Parts of Gaza's huge Muwasi tent camp are struggling after winter's first major rainfall

FBI arrests New Jersey man for alleged property damage in office of federal prosecutor Alina Habba

Federal officials have arrested a New Jersey man accused of destroying property while trying to confront acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba

Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict

Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have signed a framework agreement for a peace deal

Trump's Teflon tested as Epstein saga looms over 2026 campaign

President Donald Trump was

Trump rescinds support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking major political breakup

Trump rescinds support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking major political breakup

Feds expand terrorism charges in July shooting at Texas immigration detention center

Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged six more people with a new terrorism-related charge in the July shooting outside an immigration detention center near Dallas

Epstein investigation is latest test for US attorney Jay Clayton

Epstein investigation is latest test for US attorney Jay Clayton

Weeks into the Gaza ceasefire, scores of Hamas fighters remain stuck in tunnels under Gaza

Weeks into the Gaza ceasefire, scores of Hamas fighters remain stuck in tunnels under Gaza

Trump says he will likely sue BBC for up to $5 billion over edited speech

U.S.

Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute

Thailand will go ahead with talks on finalising a reciprocal trade deal with the United States, a government spokesperson said on Saturday, adding the discussions will remain

Republicans have lost ground with Latino voters after Trump’s 2024 gains

Republicans have lost ground with Latino voters after Trump’s 2024 gains

Trump says he will sue the BBC despite broadcaster’s apology

Trump says he will sue the BBC despite broadcaster’s apology

The explosions that tore through Russia’s pipelines to Europe are still causing rifts years on

The explosions that tore through Russia’s pipelines to Europe are still causing rifts years on

RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports

Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the U.S.

China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit

With the United States absent from the U.N. annual international climate summit for the first time in three decades, China is

Epstein survivor "disgusted" by news of Maxwell's special treatment in prison

Annie Farmer speaks to Kaitlan Collins about the CNN Exclusive reporting that Ghislaine Maxwell is getting special treatment after being moved to a minimum-security prison camp.

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, Kyodo news agency reported, in an ongoing dispute over

Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday, citing her recent criticism of his agenda in a

Trump says Cambodia, Thailand 'going to be fine' after calls over conflict

U.S.

Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination

A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from summarily cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination

After being denied a meeting with Alina Habba, a person ransacked the New Jersey federal prosecutor’s office building

After being denied a meeting with Alina Habba, a person ransacked the New Jersey federal prosecutor’s office building

FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7

At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump’s demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton

Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for

An 11-year-old Connecticut girl was starved to death. Court records reveal chilling allegations

The mother of an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who died from starvation has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges

Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push

The leader of the Indiana state Senate, a Republican, has said that his chamber will no longer meet in December as planned to vote on redistricting, citing lack of support from his members

US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, official says

US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, official says

US Justice Department heeds Trump's demand to probe Epstein ties with Democrats

The U.S.

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

A South Carolina man is executed by firing squad for 2004 killings

A South Carolina firing squad has executed a man who is the third person to die by that method in the state this year

Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdown

Officials and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown

Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand

President Donald Trump says he has successfully eased tensions between Cambodia and Thailand

Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons

President Donald Trump is facing new scrutiny over the use of a replicated signature on several recent pardons

A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next?

A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next?

Trump says he’s asking Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s ties to slew of high-profile figures

Trump says he’s asking Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s ties to slew of high-profile figures

USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump

New data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month

The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits

S&P cuts Senegal rating to 'CCC+' as debt strains deepen

Credit ratings agency S&P on Friday downgraded Senegal's long-term sovereign credit rating to "CCC+" from "B-", citing the precarious debt position of the West African country.

New York governor considering raising corporate taxes, source says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering increasing corporate taxes to close a potential budget shortfall amid federal cuts, but that no decision has been made, a source

In setback for Trump, Indiana Republicans drop congressional redistricting effort

Indiana Republicans on Friday abandoned a legislative session that had been called to enact a new congressional map, a setback for President Donald Trump's push for

US paves way for talks on sale of Lukoil's foreign assets

The Trump administration on Friday gave clearance to potential buyers to talk to Russia's Lukoil about buying

White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $7.25 million at auction

The White House Historical Association has paid $7.25 million at auction to reclaim a series of Norman Rockwell sketches that once hung in the West Wing

US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S.

Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee

Central Park’s iconic horse carriages will trot on, for now

FAA halves flight cuts to 3% as airlines push for end

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it halved a requirement that U.S. airlines reduce domestic flights at 40 major airports from 6% to 3% starting

Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protest outside Chicago-area ICE facility

Nearly two dozen people were arrested as faith leaders protested on Friday outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago, authorities said,

Eduardo Bolsonaro to face trial in Brazil for seeking Trump help in his father's legal case

A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court moved on Friday to put lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly seeking U.S.

White House says Alibaba is helping Chinese military target US, FT reports

Washington has accused online marketplace company Alibaba of providing technological support for Chinese military operations against targets in the United States, the Financial

US presses for approval of UN resolution on Gaza as Russia offers rival proposal

The United States has stepped up calls for U.N. consensus on its plan for Gaza as Russia is circulating a rival proposal

Cory Booker says Dems need to 'get back in the huddle' after blowing a big play

Sen. Cory Booker is back in New Hampshire, home to two Democrats who broke ranks with their party to end the government shutdown

‘I can’t take any more of this,’ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal

New emails released in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal have renewed sexual assault allegations against the man once known as Prince Andrew

Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Rocket attack in Syria's capital wounds 1 person and causes damage

State media report that rockets have hit a home in Syria's capital, Damascus, wounding several people and causing damage

US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in the Caribbean

The U.S. military says its 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea

‘I am the one able to take him down’: New Epstein emails detail his soured view of former close friend Donald Trump

‘I am the one able to take him down’: New Epstein emails detail his soured view of former close friend Donald Trump

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, beef and fruits, as Americans’ concerns about affordability grow

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, beef and fruits, as Americans’ concerns about affordability grow

Lindsey Halligan says ‘there are no missing minutes’ in grand jury transcripts in James Comey case

Lindsey Halligan says ‘there are no missing minutes’ in grand jury transcripts in James Comey case

US to allow transactions involving Lukoil and Caspian Pipeline Consortium, website shows

The United States issued general licenses on Friday authorizing transactions involving certain Lukoil entities in Bulgaria and petroleum services and other transactions related

Rubio emphasizes importance of Sudan ceasefire in call with UAE counterpart

U.S.

UN says Israeli wall crosses Lebanon border

A survey conducted by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon last month found that a wall built by the Israeli military crosses the Blue Line, the de facto border, a U.N

Protesters arrested, officers injured in clash outside Chicago-area immigration facility

Protesters have clashed with authorities outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago

Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety

A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman

Ingrassia serving in new role in Trump administration after withdrawing nomination for whistleblower office

Ingrassia serving in new role in Trump administration after withdrawing nomination for whistleblower office

US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows

The U.S.

IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico

The International Monetary Fund on Friday said its executive board had approved a new two-year, $24 billion flexible credit line for Mexico to act as a buffer against external risks, noting

Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses

The Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court

Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

South Africa to probe unexpected arrival of Palestinian group

South Africa granted entry to 130 Palestinians without travel papers after initially barring them but said it will examine accusations that an unregistered

US-Ukraine critical minerals fund hires advisers A&M to identify projects

The U.S. fund overseeing U.S.

Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms

For Larry Jackson, a Donald Trump-backing Republican hoping to

UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is lobbying Poland to award a multi-billion-euro submarine purchase contract to Swedish defence group Saab that may include some

Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politics

Photos and video of immigrants in custody have been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s administration, and illustrate his agenda to crack down on immigration

US drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights

President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash

Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized, according to a statement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. He’s under observation for a neurodegenerative condition, the organization said.

Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Friday

Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend

A Texas judge on Friday deferred ruling on state Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid to temporarily block Kenvue from paying a dividend to its shareholders, in connection with his lawsuit

UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets

British finance minister Rachel Reeves has no plans to raise income tax rates in this month's budget due to improved fiscal

Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is in the hospital with a rare neurological disorder

CNN Exclusive: President Maduro tells people in the US to unite with Venezuela for peace of the Americas

CNN's Stefano Pozzebon speaks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a rally in Caracas Thursday.

Fani Willis’ Georgia election interference case against Trump will carry on for now with new prosecutor

Fani Willis’ Georgia election interference case against Trump will carry on for now with new prosecutor

Cyprus urges Turkey to drop two-state demand to advance EU bid

Cyprus said on Friday Turkey must drop its insistence on a two-state solution for the divided island if it hopes to make progress on its long-stalled bid to join the European Union.

Central African court lets two ex-PMs stand against Touadera in vote

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera will face six rivals in a presidential election on December 28, after a court rejected attempts to bar two former prime

Palestinians return for prayers in West Bank mosque after settler attack

Palestinians in a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank held weekly communal prayers on Friday after clearing insulting graffiti, broken glass and burn marks from a mosque

Italy's Salvini says aid to Ukraine may fuel corruption

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday providing more aid to Ukraine would not help end the war with Russia and could "fuel

Ukrainian attack halts oil exports from Russia's Novo, affecting 2% of global supply, sources say

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk temporarily suspended oil exports - equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, or 2% of global supply - on Friday, according to industry

Here's who broke ranks on vote to end government shutdown

The House has approved a bill to end the longest government shutdown in US history. President Donald Trump must now sign the funding package to officially reopen the government.

Pakistan arrests 4 militants in connection to suicide bombing at Islamabad court

Pakistan's government says it has arrested four militants over their alleged involvement in a deadly suicide bombing outside a district court in the capital

Trump to deploy immigration agents to Charlotte as soon as Saturday, sheriff says

The Trump administration will deploy federal immigration agents to Charlotte, North Carolina, as soon as Saturday or the beginning of next week, the local sheriff said on

US Treasury, Taiwan reaffirm pledges against currency manipulation

The U.S.

Tens of thousands of displaced people missing in Sudan's Darfur, UN says

Tens of thousands of people who have fled the Sudanese city of al-Fashir are unaccounted for, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday, raising concerns for their safety

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday South Africa will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to an "empty chair" in the absence of U.S. leadership

US reaches trade deal with Switzerland, USTR says

The Trump administration has reached a trade deal with Switzerland and will provide details on the White House website later on Friday, U.S.

US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products

U.S.

Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says

Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said,

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to profit on margin expansion

American Bitcoin, backed by two of U.S.

China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits

China on Friday warned Japan of a "crushing" military defeat if it uses force to intervene over Taiwan, and even cautioned Chinese citizens against visits to Japan,

Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia

The Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to run in December’s election

New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday

New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday

Trump briefed this week on options for military operations in Venezuela

Trump briefed this week on options for military operations in Venezuela

UK's commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says

The UK government's commitment to its own fiscal rules to balance the budget by 2029/30 remains vital for the country's AA- credit rating, credit agency Fitch said.

EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza

European Union foreign ministers will discuss next week a proposal for the bloc to take the lead in training 3,000 Palestinian police officers with the aim of later

China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended condolences to his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar over a deadly car blast in Delhi earlier this week, the official Xinhua news

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a German general's comments about the possibility of conflict between Moscow and Germany as baseless fear-mongering.

Chile's presidential elections: Who is running and what is at stake

Chileans will head to the ballot box on Sunday to elect a new president in a vote that is pitting the governing leftist coalition against an array of right-wing

US approves potential $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The U.S. approved the sale of fighter jet and other aircraft parts to Taiwan for $330 million on Thursday, marking the first such transaction since President

UN rights council adopts fact-finding mission in emergency session on Sudan

Members of the U.N.

Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza

Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations

Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations

As crime surges, Ecuador to vote on return of foreign military bases

Ecuadoreans grappling with a surge in violent crime will head to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to allow the return of foreign military bases — which

Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says

Large defense companies have "conned" the U.S. military into buying expensive equipment when cheaper commercial options would have been available, U.S.

Russia says North Korean troops play key role in de-mining its Kursk region

North Korean troops who helped Russia repel a major Ukrainian incursion into its western Kursk region are now playing an important role in clearing the area of mines, the

Russia pounds Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing eight and hitting energy sites

Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Friday, killing six people in Kyiv and two more in the south in strikes on

Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution

Pakistan’s top court called a meeting of all judges on Friday, after parliament passed a constitutional amendment this week that curbed its remit, prompting two judges to quit,

UK's Reeves does not plan to raise income tax, government source says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves does not plan to raise income tax at her upcoming annual budget on November 26 due to an improved fiscal outlook, a government source said on

Azerbaijan seeks sentences of up to life for Karabakh ex-separatist officials

Azerbaijani prosecutors said they would seek sentences of up to life in prison for 15 ex-leaders and officials in Nagorno-Karabakh, two years after Baku retook the region that had been

Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its rollback of Biden-era limits on oil and gas drilling in an Alaska area that is the nation's largest tract of undisturbed public land.

Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle

Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle

The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?

The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?

Modi’s alliance set to easily win Indian Hindi heartland vote

By Krishna N.

Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks

Indonesia has trained up to 20,000 troops to take on health and construction-related tasks during a planned peacekeeping operation in the war-torn enclave of Gaza, the defence

UK culture minister welcomes BBC apology to Trump

British culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Friday it was right that the BBC had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over a documentary his lawyers called defamatory.

Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on

From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as U.S. plans for its future slowly take shape,

The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones

The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones

US proposal at the UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China and Arabs

A U.S. proposal to provide a United Nations mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza is facing opposition from Russia, China and some Arab countries

Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment

Alphabet's Google has offered to make it easier for publishers and advertisers to use its online advertising technology, defying EU antitrust regulators' call for

Bangladesh on edge ahead of verdict in ousted PM Hasina's trial

Two crude bombs exploded near Dhaka airport on Thursday night, deepening tensions as Bangladesh awaits Monday’s verdict in a domestic war crimes case against ousted former Prime

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday rolled out the red carpet for the first Thai monarch to visit China since ties were established 50 years ago, seizing the chance to

Japan's fight with yen bears dulled by Takaichi's doves

As Japanese authorities once again battle a slide in the yen, their efforts this time are struggling for traction, undermined by new prime minister Sanae Takaichi's

US hires 50,000 federal workers under Trump, boosting immigration roles

The U.S. government has hired 50,000 employees since President Donald Trump took office, his top personnel official said, with the new staff largely in national

Highlights of US framework trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The United States on Thursday announced framework agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala that will see Washington

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest

Trump will attend Davos forum in 2026, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, next year, according to a White House official.

Brazil expects US to answer proposal regarding tariffs possibly as soon as Friday, minister says

The United States is analyzing the negotiation proposal sent by Brazil regarding tariffs and a response is expected soon, the Brazilian foreign minister said on Thursday, citing

UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

The downturn in Britain's labour market abated slightly last month as recruiters reported the first increase in demand for temporary staff in over a year, a survey

Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

Families of some victims of two Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people asked a U.S. appeals court on Thursday to reverse a judge's decision to

US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown

The head of the U.S.

Florida man executed for the 1979 killing of a girl, 6, who was abducted from her bedroom

A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl he abducted from her bedroom has been executed in Florida

Israel says militants have returned remains of 1 of the last 4 hostages in Gaza

Israel says militants have handed over one of the last four remaining hostages taken during the 2023 attack that launched the war in Gaza

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim

The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit

Cuba accuses US-funded media outlet of economic terrorism, manipulating exchange rate

Cuba on Thursday alleged that U.S.-funded media outlet El Toque was manipulating Cuba's informal exchange rate to foment unrest on the island at a time when a

US announces military operation to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced a U.S. military operation that he said would target "narco-terrorists" in the Western Hemisphere.

These Norman Rockwell sketches once hung in the White House. On Friday, they're up for auction

The White House Historical Association is hoping to reclaim a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell that once hung in the West Wing

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, hospitalized

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, hospitalized

Trump's next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says

Charlotte, North Carolina, is the latest U.S. city preparing for a potential immigration crackdown by the Trump administration

CNN exclusive: Maduro tells people in the US to unite with Venezuela for peace of the Americas

CNN exclusive: Maduro tells people in the US to unite with Venezuela for peace of the Americas

Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The Trump administration has announced trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala

White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers

The White House this week held separate meetings with oil refiners and biofuel producers as it seeks to resolve a long-running dispute over billions of gallons of U.S.

Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for directing Israel's summer strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for the United Nations to impose "appropriate measures" against the United States and Israel over military strikes in June

US Senator Fetterman hospitalized after fall but is doing well, spokesperson says

U.S. Democratic Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized on Thursday after falling during an early morning walk, but is doing well and receiving routine observation, his spokesperson said.

North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says

North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui denounced the joint statement released by G7 countries, state media KCNA reported on Friday, saying she opposed their push for the complete

Zelenskiy visits troops near Zaporizhzhia front as Russian pressure mounts

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops near Ukraine's southeastern front on Thursday, warning of the need to shore up the lines after

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft

Russia on Thursday proposed its own draft of a U.N. resolution on Gaza in a challenge to a U.S. effort to pass its own text at the Security

Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown

Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall but ‘doing well,’ spokesperson says

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall but ‘doing well,’ spokesperson says

Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps

U.S.

US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists, calls them 'violent Antifa'

The United States on Thursday designated four entities in Germany, Italy and Greece as global terrorists, accusing them of being "violent Antifa groups" as

Saudi to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed

Saudi Arabia plans imminently to boost commercial ties with Lebanon after Lebanese authorities demonstrated "efficacy" in curbing drug smuggling to the kingdom over

Living costs, mortgages on the menu at White House dinner with top execs, sources say

Rising living costs and expanding home ownership were among the issues U.S.

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end

Canada spy agency says it foiled potentially 'lethal threats' by Iran

Canada's domestic spy agency this year foiled potentially lethal threats by Iran directed against people whom Tehran sees as enemies, the agency's head said in a rare speech on

Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress

The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats appear more fired up than Republicans about voting in next year's congressional elections following the party's victories in recent state and local

EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal

European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help

Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade

Syria’s foreign minister has reopened the country’s embassy in London after more than a decade

British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes

British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump

Pointed questions and gasps in courtroom: Takeaways from hearing on fate of Trump’s handpicked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan

Pointed questions and gasps in courtroom: Takeaways from hearing on fate of Trump’s handpicked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk

German budget committee passes 2026 defence budget, defence ministry says

Germany's budget committee approved on Thursday the defence budget and the economic plan for the Bundeswehr special fund for 2026, with a total volume of more than 108 billion euros

German ruling parties reach compromise on military service

Germany's coalition partners announced a compromise on Thursday over new rules on military service, a key element in a wider drive to rebuild the country's shrunken armed forces.

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration is designating four left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations

Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

First lady Melania Trump is leading a new initiative to improve career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care

House Democrat accuses fellow Democrat of attempting to ‘anoint an heir’ in surprise floor move

House Democrat accuses fellow Democrat of attempting to ‘anoint an heir’ in surprise floor move

IMF says market conditions are opportunity for Argentina to accumulate reserves

Current benign international financial market conditions are an opportunity for Argentina to accelerate its accumulation of international reserves, the International Monetary Fund said on

Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms

Portugal's minority centre-right government said on Thursday it was open to talks with unions, which have called a general strike next month over a planned overhaul of labour laws

Top Democrats slam Trump for delaying export curbs on China

Top Senate Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took aim at the Trump administration for suspending a measure that blocked thousands of

From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, 'The Look'

Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a foreign counterpart to digging in her vegetable garden with schoolchildren

Trump is committed to a $2,000 dividend to Americans using tariff income-White House

President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans a $2,000 check using money that has come into government coffers from Trump's tariffs, the White House said on

UK pro-Palestinian commentator lands back in Britain after release from US detention

British pro-Palestinian political commentator Sami Hamdi landed back in London on Thursday after being released from the United States, where he spent more than two weeks in

Turkey says two-state solution is most realistic option for Cyprus

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey believes the most realistic way to resolve political deadlock over Cyprus is to have two states on the ethnically-split island.

Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he needed to ensure that young men from Ukraine do not come to Germany in large numbers, in what he

US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday the government would release the closely watched employment report for October, but without the jobless rate after a

US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday the government would release the closely watched employment report for October, but without the jobless rate after a

IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts

The International Monetary Fund will soon begin a staff mission to Ukraine to discuss its financing needs and a potential new lending program,

Italy's Meloni vows to press on with Albania migrant camp scheme

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday vowed to relaunch a plan to detain migrants in Albania, a flagship initiative of her conservative government that has

Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

British commentator Sami Hamdi mulling possibility of taking legal action against US over detention

British political commentator Sami Hamdi has said on his arrival back in the U.K. that he was considering suing U.S. authorities for his detention in an immigration detention center

EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine

By Bart H.

Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

The funding gap for aid agencies is accentuating Sudan's crisis, leaving them unable to help many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Darfur city of al-

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

Tanzania's leader chose a longtime loyalist as prime minister on Thursday, after a disputed presidential election in the East African country prompted clashes in which rights groups say

Top adviser to Sudan's paramilitary leader says Rubio's comments hinder truce efforts

A senior adviser to the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments calling for a halt to the flow of military support coming to the RSF from abroad may jeopardize global efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire

Small-town Kansas newspaper granted $3 million and apology over police raid

A Kansas newspaper whose offices and the home of its associate publisher were searched by law enforcement in 2023 has been granted a $3 million award by the county and an

Paramilitary force pushes east in new escalation of Sudan's war

The paramilitary force battling the army in Sudan's civil war is shifting its focus eastward after consolidating its grip over Darfur last month, reigniting violence and

EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz

Europe's top development banks and Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz signed a deal on Thursday to provide hundreds of millions of euros to secure Ukraine's natural gas supply amid the

Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban

Unnerved by the Ukraine war and U.S.

Israeli settlers torch a mosque and scrawl hateful messages despite official condemnation

Israeli settlers have torched and defaced a mosque in a Palestinian village in the central West Bank

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S.

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

Display about Black soldiers in World War II removed from US military cemetery

Display about Black soldiers in World War II removed from US military cemetery

Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign

The historically routine process of reappointing the Federal Reserve's 12 regional bank presidents is being watched for signs of becoming the

EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results

European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results

Sarkozy appeal against conspiracy conviction to begin in March

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against a conviction for criminal conspiracy related to illegal Libyan financing for his successful 2007 presidential bid will be

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

US House push to force Epstein files vote secures 218th signature, enough to move forward

Democratic U.S.

China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan

China's foreign ministry on Thursday demanded Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract what it called her "egregious" remarks related to Taiwan, warning that otherwise Japan "

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says

Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing its 'July Charter' for state reform, drafted after last year's deadly student-led uprising, Muhammad Yunus, the head of the

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants

California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally

Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens

On Tehran's bustling streets, signs of change are unmistakable.

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is hospitalized and currently under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he founded,

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

South Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

New Zealand said on Thursday it would strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with Niue, a self-governing island nation in "free association" with it, after their leaders met in

Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary

A former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s worried about how President Donald Trump might respond to the growing controversy over documents tying him to Jeffrey Epstein

Exclusive: Trump administration holds Situation Room meeting over House effort to force release of all of DOJ’s Epstein files

Exclusive: Trump administration holds Situation Room meeting over House effort to force release of all of DOJ’s Epstein files

Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker

Prosecutors in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband say they've turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense

Rubio denies reporting that UK cut off intel sharing over boat strikes

U.S.

US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety

A U.S.

Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits

These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida

US bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals

British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident

British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging

The White House on Wednesday declined to provide specific details of medical images that doctors took of President Donald Trump's body during a physical a month ago, but said the

DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say

The Justice Department has provided a legal justification that makes clear that U.S. military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels are immune

There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats

There is no genocide in northern Nigeria, the African Union Commission chairperson said on Wednesday, rejecting accusations by U.S.

Harvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense's jury misconduct claims are 'implausible'

Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Harvey Weinstein’s claims that his June sexual assault conviction was marred by threats and bullying among jurors

Dad jumps from moving car on Florida highway after child calls 911 over fighting parents

Dad jumps from moving car on Florida highway after child calls 911 over fighting parents

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds

Venezuela's bonds could be worth 30%-60% more than at present if building U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro ends up paving the way for what could be the world's biggest-ever

Spain's top prosecutor defends his innocence in leak trial

Spain's top prosecutor, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, who is on trial for allegedly leaking confidential information about a tax fraud case, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that he did

Lawmakers say Paramount Skydance 'stonewalling' probe into Trump merger approval

The top Democrats on two U.S.

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with U.S.

White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to sign the bill Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference.

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says

The family and lawyers of jailed Tunisian opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek accused prison authorities on Wednesday of brutally assaulting him to try to force an end

Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, commission says

A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came first in Iraq's parliamentary election, the Independent High Electoral Commission said on Wednesday.

Former officer pleads guilty to mistreating prisoner paralyzed in Connecticut police van

A former Connecticut police officer has pleaded guilty to mistreating prisoner Richard “Randy” Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the latest attempt to pressure

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza, sources say

 The U.S. gathered intelligence last year of Israeli officials discussing how their soldiers had sent Palestinians into Gaza tunnels the Israelis believed were

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Polish president to block judicial appointments in bid to stifle government reforms

Poland's president said on Wednesday he would refuse to nominate or promote judges who question the status of colleagues appointed under a contested system introduced by the previous

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

White House says Epstein emails released to smear Trump

The White House accused Democrats in the House of Representatives of releasing emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday to smear President Donald Trump.

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Trump administration plans shake-up at ICE amid frustration over lagging immigration arrests

Trump administration plans shake-up at ICE amid frustration over lagging immigration arrests

How Mike Waltz is leading the Trump administration's 'a la carte' approach to UN funding

The new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has been making the case that the United States will no longer be footing the bill the way it has since the world body’s founding eight decades ago

Why the Trump administration’s comparison of antifa to violent terrorist groups doesn’t track

Kristi Noem’s claim that antifa is like the Islamic State group blurs the line between protest and terrorism – a political move unsupported by evidence.

Kremlin says its troops will 'destroy' foreigners fighting for Kyiv

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian troops were constantly hearing foreign languages spoken by those fighting for Ukraine on the front line, and promised that such fighters

Trump heaps praise on Japan's first female leader, signs rare earths deal

U.S.

Lukashenko hits back at the West for 'barbed wire' hybrid war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Lithuania's closure of the border was a "crazy scam" and accused the West of fighting a hybrid war against Belarus and

Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments

President Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier

Russian oil company Lukoil to sell international assets in response to Trump sanctions

Lukoil is selling its international assets in response to U.S. sanctions

Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence

Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn from in strengthening its defences, President Lai Ching-te said in remarks released on Tuesday, citing the Biblical story of David versus

WTO Chief calls for reform of consensus rule amid trade disruption

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday called for reforms of the 30-year-old institution, highlighting its consensus rule that requires unanimous agreement among members

The road that led, 13 years later, to hearing: ‘Austin is dead’

The road that led, 13 years later, to hearing: ‘Austin is dead’

Trump would 'love' to meet Kim Jong Un again, but no word from North Korea

U.S.

Taiwan plays down abandonment concerns ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at APEC

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Tuesday that he was not worried that U.S.

Can Donald Trump serve a third term as US president?

President Donald Trump on Monday declined to dismiss speculation that he would seek a third term and said he hadn't considered whether he would go to court to

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara reelected to fourth term, early results show

Provisional results in Ivory Coast show that President Alassane Ouattara has been reelected to a fourth term, following an election marked by low turnout and empty streets in the economic capital of Abidjan

What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies will gather this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, forum.

Indonesia to allow central government to lend to local authorities and state companies

Indonesia has drawn up new rules that will allow the central government to lend to local authorities and state-owned enterprises in order to support the country's development

Dutch Election: what you need to know

The Netherlands will hold a general election on October 29 after the previous government collapsed.

US Treasury's Bessent calls for 'sound' monetary policy in Japan

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No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul, sources say

Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul to broker a long-term truce have ended without a resolution, two sources familiar with the

Japan defendant admits to killing ex-PM Abe in first court hearing, media say

A man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admitted to murder on Tuesday in the first hearing of the case, media said, three years after

With golfing gifts, Japan PM invokes Abe's legacy to forge Trump bond

Among the gifts offered up by Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi to U.S.

China urges joint efforts with Japan, South Korea, ASEAN in science and tech

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and

Japan's new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth

Japan's new economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday a weak yen has benefits to the economy and its demerits could be addressed by swiftly

Putin says 'everything going to plan' with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during talks in the Kremlin on

In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta has expressed willingness to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war after his country joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation

Venezuela has suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, calling the island nation's actions "hostile."

Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia legislature’s redistricting push

Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, says that she doesn't oppose a push by the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firing of Copyright Office head

Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked the U.S.

Russia's Lukoil says it plans to sell international assets due to Western sanctions

Russia's second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, said on Monday it would sell its international assets following sanctions over Ukraine announced last week by the United States.

Israel says it has received body of another deceased hostage held in Gaza

Israel said on Monday that the Red Cross had handed over the body of another deceased hostage from Gaza to the Israeli military, according to a statement by the Israeli prime

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group

Tunisia has ordered the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), a prominent civil rights and migrant advocacy organization, to suspend activities for a

Putin and North Korea's foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation, North Korean state media KCNA said on

Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, sources say

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Virginia, Indiana join national fight over Trump's redistricting campaign

Democratic leaders convened a special session of the Virginia legislature on Monday to consider redrawing congressional electoral maps in their party's favor,

Lawyers for Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro request shorter sentence in coup plot

Lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Monday filed an appeal to reduce his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup to remain in power after

What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania

Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts

The Latest: Trump meets with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo

Ten stand trial in Paris for sexist online harassment of France's first lady

Ten people will stand trial in Paris on Monday and Tuesday for the alleged cyber-harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, in the latest legal action sparked by false claims

Chile election poll shows leftist Jara losing to right-wing rivals in runoff

The candidate for Chile's ruling leftist coalition, communist Jeannette Jara, leads voters' preferences ahead of the first round of the presidential election, but could lose in a

Separatist leader refuses to defend himself in Nigerian terrorism trial

Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on Monday refused to defend himself against terrorism charges, telling a Nigerian court there was no valid case against him and

Judge seeks assurances that Abrego Garcia won't be deported to Liberia in violation of court order

A Maryland federal judge wants the government to assure it will not deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia before she has lifted an injunction barring his removal from the U.S. The Salvadoran national's mistaken deportation to his home country in violation of an earlier agreement has galvanized opposition to President Donald Trump's deportation agenda

Why has ICE detained British commentator Sami Hamdi on his US speaking tour?

Why has ICE detained British commentator Sami Hamdi on his US speaking tour?

Catalan allies on brink of withdrawing support for Spanish government

Leaders of Catalonia's regional pro-independence party Junts agreed on Monday to withdraw support from Spain's leftist government, further complicating its ability to

Mexico's Sheinbaum says she and Trump agreed to extend trade deadline

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she spoke with U.S.

Ivory Coast's Ouattara secures fourth term with landslide election win

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term with a commanding reelection win, according to provisional results announced on Monday, an outcome that was largely

Argentine assets cheer Milei's election victory with massive rally

Argentina's bonds, stocks and currency rose sharply on Monday after President Javier Milei's party won a decisive victory in Sunday's

What to expect in Washington state for the Nov. 4 election

Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market

Sudanese force's capture of Darfur city could entrench country's split

A Sudanese paramilitary force is battling the last pockets of resistance in a Darfur city that has endured a brutal 18-month siege and where a full takeover would entrench

Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace

Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace

Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Argentina's President Javier Milei had a "lot of help" from the U.S. in his party's midterm election victory, after Trump's

Democrats not swayed by call to end shutdown from largest federal workers’ union

Democrats not swayed by call to end shutdown from largest federal workers’ union

Gavin Newsom explains more of his thinking on a 2028 run

Gavin Newsom explains more of his thinking on a 2028 run

Argentina's Milei calls on moderates to support reform after strong midterm showing

Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday urged moderate opposition lawmakers to back his reform agenda during the next two years of his term, after his party

Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as redistricting battle spreads

Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session and directed state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts

Trump reveals he got an MRI during recent exam

President Donald Trump raised new questions about his health after he told reporters on Air Force One that he received an MRI scan during a recent trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president declined to say why he received the MRI.

Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force

Israel’s foreign minister says his government will not allow Turkish troops to take part in a future international peace force in Gaza

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

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What to expect in Maine on Election Day

Maine voters will decide a pair of high-profile ballot measures addressing elections and gun violence in a statewide referendum election next week

What to expect in Cincinnati on Election Day

Cincinnati’s mayor seeks a second term against a challenger with notable family ties in a municipal election next week

Montenegro suspends visa-free regime with Turkey after violence

Montenegro temporarily suspended a visa-free regime for Turkish nationals on Monday following a weekend of violence triggered by the stabbing of a Montenegrin man in the capital

Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers

A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers

Trump administration delays release of new dietary guidelines amid shutdown

Trump administration delays release of new dietary guidelines amid shutdown

What to expect in Colorado for the Nov. 4 election

Colorado’s new free school meals program will face a key test when voters decide two statewide ballot measures that would put the program on sounder financial footing, mostly by raising taxes on high-income individuals

Trump administation narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year

Lawsuit challenges the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City

A lawsuit is seeking to redraw the lines of a Republican-controlled congressional district in New York state

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid

Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at ‘The Daily Show,’ urges people to ‘fight like hell’

Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at ‘The Daily Show,’ urges people to ‘fight like hell’

UN report accuses Russia of war crimes in drone warfare and forcible transfer of civilians

UN report accuses Russia of war crimes in drone warfare and forcible transfer of civilians

World's oldest president, Paul Biya, wins Cameroon election at 92

Cameroon’s top court has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the latest election

China's foreign minister speaks with Rubio ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China hopes the United States can meet it halfway to "prepare for high-level interactions" between the two countries, foreign minister Wang Yi told U.S.

Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise

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Turkey signs deal to buy 20 Eurofighters from Britain for 8 billion pounds

Turkey agreed to buy 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons from Britain for 8 billion pounds ($10.7 billion) on Monday, deepening the NATO allies' ties and bolstering Turkish

World's oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, election results showed,

Sean Duffy irks White House as drama over top job at NASA seeps into public view

Sean Duffy irks White House as drama over top job at NASA seeps into public view

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire a top Library of Congress official

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire a top Library of Congress official

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October

US envoy Ortagus expected in Lebanon as tensions with Israel spike

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus is expected in Beirut on Monday for talks with Lebanese officials on disarming militant group Hezbollah, sources familiar with her visit said, amid fears in

Japan, US did not directly discuss BOJ policy, Finance Minister Katayama says

Japan's new finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said on Monday her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not directly touch upon the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.

Israel won't accept Turkish armed forces in Gaza, foreign minister says

Israel won't accept the presence of Turkish armed forces in Gaza under a U.S. plan to end war in the Palestinian territory for good, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on

Nord Stream suspect to fight German transfer in Italy's top court

A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines will take his legal fight against handover to Germany back to Italy's highest court, his

EU's Kallas says bloc looking for ways to support ICC

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the international legal order was under "assault" and the bloc was looking at options for supporting the

Beijing, Berlin downplay tension after German foreign minister cancels China trip

China and Germany sought on Monday to downplay suggestions of rising tension between the world's second and third largest economies, after German

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over coercion and confrontation

Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine

By holding nuclear drills and boasting about the successful test of a pioneering nuclear-powered cruise missile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine

Biden warns of dark days for the country as he urges Americans to stay optimistic

Former President Joe Biden is calling these “dark days.”

Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown

Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown

Hungary PM Orban to discuss oil sanctions with Trump next week

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban will discuss U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies among other issues when he meets U.S.

Czech president taps election winner Babis to lead government talks

Czech President Petr Pavel on Monday tapped Andrej Babis, leader of the populist ANO party that won a parliamentary election this month, to lead talks on forming a new government,

Investor reaction to Milei's victory in Argentina midterm congressional vote

Argentina's President Javier Milei won a surprise victory in legislative elections on Sunday, boosting the libertarian leader's free-market reforms and deep austerity

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has won decisive victories in key districts across the country in midterm elections

Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown

Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown

Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns

A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests

US government shutdown threatens the spending power of Congress

As Republican and Democratic lawmakers trade blame for the U.S. government shutdown, some have begun to worry that the impasse is ceding their authority over

Ten people stand trial in France accused of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron

Ten people stand trial in France accused of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron

Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers

King Charles unveils UK's first LGBT armed forces memorial

King Charles unveiled a memorial dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender military personnel on Monday, marking his first official engagement in support

Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for an era of war

China's state-owned defense giant Norinco in February unveiled a military vehicle capable of autonomously conducting combat-support

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided

For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck

President Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time

The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing

Anti-immigrant housing policies have been cast as a way for citizens to access more housing, but they fail to prevent the shortages driving the crises.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on

Virginia Democrats are set to join the redistricting war. Their candidate for governor is staying out of it

Virginia Democrats are set to join the redistricting war. Their candidate for governor is staying out of it

UN secretary-general says outside interference is undermining Sudan peace prospects

Outside interference in Sudan is undermining the prospects for peace, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in

Ukraine and allies to work on ceasefire plan in next ten days, Zelenskiy tells Axios

Ukraine and its allies agreed to work on a ceasefire plan in the coming ten days, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Axios, following U.S. president's proposal to stop the war at

Trump says he would not run for vice president in 2028

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Rubio says Israeli strike on Gaza didn't violate ceasefire

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Two Ukrainians detained by Poland in espionage crackdown

Poland has detained two Ukrainians accused of collecting details of soldiers and critical infrastructure for foreign intelligence as Warsaw cracks down on alleged espionage by Russia

UN secretary-general calls for end to 'deplorable' violence in Myanmar

Myanmar's military rulers must put an end to the "deplorable" violence inflicted on the population since 2021 and find a "credible path" back to civilian government, United

Trump names Michael Selig to chair CFTC; Selig cites crypto capital goal

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Trump says Putin should end the Ukraine war, not test missiles

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Key facts about Japan's imperial system as Trump meets Emperor

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US detains British commentator Hamdi in middle of national speaking tour

U.S. immigration authorities detained British commentator Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa and said he would be deported rather than allowed to complete his speaking tour in the

Brazilian President Lula says Trump 'guaranteed' trade deal with U.S

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that U.S.

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump

Trump says new Fed chair decision might be made by year-end

U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair might be made by the end of the year.

Afghan, Pakistan peace talks enter third day as Trump again offers help

Afghanistan and Pakistan officials will meet in Istanbul on Monday for a third day of talks after failing to clinch a lasting peace, three sources familiar with

Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul

Argentine President Javier Milei's party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters handed him a mandate to keep pushing

Japan's Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria

Japan's Nikkei share average closed above the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, continuing a run of successive records on expectations of sizeable spending

Jailed Istanbul mayor hit with new 'espionage' arrest order as opposition crackdown deepens

A Turkish court issued a fresh arrest order for Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Monday on suspicion of "political espionage", marking a new stage in an

Trump says US, China are going to come away with deal

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Turkish prosecutors file new espionage charges against Istanbul's jailed mayor

Prosecutors have filed new espionage charges against Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, intensifying pressure on the opposition leader seen as a top rival to President Erdogan

China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry

China and Australia on Monday sought to keep ties on an even keel despite tensions over military encounters in the South China Sea and rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region, with Prime

Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Sermons urge youth to take part in public affairs in Morocco after wave of protests

Imams around Morocco have read government-written sermons urging parents to involve their children in public affairs

Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade

Malian authorities have suspended classes in schools and universities due to fuel shortages

Key issues at stake in the Trump-Xi talks in South Korea

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Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practice "confrontation drills", Chinese state media reported late on Sunday, publicising the action just a few

Australia PM Albanese: Hopeful Quad leaders to meet in first quarter of 2026

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that a meeting of the Quad group leaders is likely to be held in the first quarter of 2026.

South Korean presidential aide says meeting between Trump and North Korea's Kim unlikely to happen soon

A South Korean presidential security adviser said on Monday that she did not believe a meeting between U.S.

More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist

More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the U.S. on Sunday as air traffic controller absences continued to disrupt travel and a federal

Milei's party wins victory in Argentina midterm vote, media reports

The party of Argentina's President Javier Milei's has achieved a victory in Sunday's midterm election, local media reported, virtually tying with the Peronist opposition in the

Ireland's president elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, has been elected as Ireland's president

Venezuela condemns 'military provocation' by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago

Venezuela on Sunday condemned what it said was a military provocation by neighboring Trinidad and Tobago in coordination with the U.S.

Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge’s use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters

Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge’s use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, moving closer to deploying it, according to President Vladimir Putin

Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile amid diplomatic breakdown

Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile amid diplomatic breakdown

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela

A U.S. warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago's capital as the Trump administration increases military pressure on Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro

Former commerce minister Billon concedes defeat to Ouattara in Ivory Coast election

Former Ivory Coast commerce minister Jean-Louis Billon on Sunday conceded defeat to incumbent Alassane Ouattara in the presidential election, he said in a statement, as partial

Four killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says

At least four people were killed by gunshots in opposition protests in Cameroon's commercial capital Douala on Sunday, according to the campaign of presidential candidate Issa

Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal

A former Tennessee state representative has been sentenced to eight months in prison for her role in a scheme involving a taxpayer-funded mail business

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he'll consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year

Mamdani takes a risk, courts NYPD Commissioner Tisch in public without certainty she will keep the job

Mamdani takes a risk, courts NYPD Commissioner Tisch in public without certainty she will keep the job

Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza

Hamas says it is expanding its search for the remains of hostages still left in Gaza

German foreign minister to meet India's Goyal, NATO's Rutte after postponing China trip

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior policymakers during a trip to Brussels

US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider

Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for U.S.

Cameroon opposition protests intensify ahead of presidential results

Hundreds of opposition supporters barricaded roads and burned tyres in Cameroon's commercial capital on Sunday, as protests intensified a day before the announcement of presidential

Gov. Gavin Newsom will consider presidential run after 2026 midterm elections

Gov. Gavin Newsom will consider presidential run after 2026 midterm elections

Netanyahu says Israel will decide which foreign troops acceptable to secure Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to

Putin's investment envoy Dmitriev continues talks with US officials

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Sunday that he had continued talks with representatives of

California Governor Newsom mulls 2028 US presidential run

Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom said in an interview aired on Sunday that he is considering running for U.S. president in 2028 and will make a decision after the 2026

Russia targets Kyiv with drones, killing 3 and wounding 29

Russia has targeted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with drones, killing three people in their homes, according to authorities on Sunday

Trump says he will solve Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis 'very quickly' as peace talks enter second day

President Trump says he will solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis quickly

Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run

Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House

Congress requests briefing from NBA commissioner Adam Silver on gambling scandal

Congress requests briefing from NBA commissioner Adam Silver on gambling scandal

Brazil and US to meet 'immediately' to seek tariff solutions, Lula says

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had a positive meeting on Sunday with U.S.

Trump oversees truce signing and trade deal flurry on first Asian stop

U.S.

Kurdish PKK militants announce withdrawal from Turkey as part of disarmament

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group said on Sunday it was withdrawing from Turkey as part of a disarmament process being coordinated with the government,

Bessent says US, China reach framework deal on rare earths, Trump's tariff threat -NBC interview

U.S.

Schwarzenegger urges Californians to oppose Democratic redistricting ballot measure, as GOP presses on in other states

Schwarzenegger urges Californians to oppose Democratic redistricting ballot measure, as GOP presses on in other states

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff

GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff

Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues

Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues

The White House’s East Wing is now demolished. Here’s what was lost

The White House’s East Wing is now demolished. Here’s what was lost

Kremlin: Wrong to talk about cancellation of Putin-Trump summit, agencies report

The Kremlin said on Sunday it was wrong to talk about cancellation of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify

Kosovo's parliament fails to elect prime minister as snap election looms

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect Albin Kurti as prime minister on Sunday, increasing the likelihood that a snap election will be called to break a political deadlock following an

Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist

Republicans in Indiana and Kansas are resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts

Russia will respond harshly in event of strikes deep inside its territory, Kremlin says

Russian armed forces will respond forcefully in the event of strikes deep inside Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in remarks published on Sunday.

Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S.

US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month

The U.S.

What is Russia's Burevestnik missile?

President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia had tested its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile.

Cambodia and Thailand sign expanded ceasefire alongside truce-broker Trump

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S.

Russian attack on Kyiv kills three, injures 31, including 6 children, Ukraine says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for new strong sanctions against Russia and its allies after Russian drones killed three and injured 31, including six children, in an

East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc's first expansion since the 1990s

East Timor has been formally admitted into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s

Former LAPD officer charged with murder in 2015 shooting of unarmed homeless man

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office says a grand jury indictment was unsealed charging a former Los Angeles police officer in the 2015 shooting death of an unarmed homeless man

New Japan PM tells Trump that US alliance is paramount in first phone call

Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, told U.S.

Mamdani gives emotional speech talking about Cuomo and 9/11

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gives an emotional response to Andrew Cuomo after he laughed at a radio host's suggestion that Mamdani would cheer a terror attack like 9/11 were it to happen again.

East Timor, Asia's youngest nation, becomes ASEAN's 11th member

Asia's youngest nation East Timor on Sunday became the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, fulfilling a vision set out by its

Australia PM says ambassador Rudd doing 'great job' after fresh Trump comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected on Sunday questions about whether Australia's ambassador in Washington was becoming a problem, after local media reported fresh remarks made

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario

Venezuela's Maduro says the US is fabricating a war and seeks to revoke citizenship of opponent

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro says the U.S. is “fabricating” a war against him as the world’s biggest warship approaches the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent who he accuses of egging on an invasion

Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend

Violence, racism, and Nazi praise: The dark side of US political group chats

Three separate

Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

U.S.

Trump says he will not meet with Putin until he thinks there is a deal on Ukraine

U.S.

Ivory Coast counts votes in key election with incumbent Ouattara predicted to win fourth term

Votes are being counted in Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader

US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the U.S. does not want to harm Colombia’s people and its economy with sanctions imposed on President Gustavo Petro.

Ontario premier provokes Trump's ire once again with Reagan ad

The premier of Canada’s most populous province has again complicated the country’s delicate trade negotiations with the U.S., this time with a political ad targeting

Pope Leo laments US-Canada 'difficulties' after Trump ends trade talks

Pope Leo lamented on Friday the frictions roiling relations between the United States and Canada, in a likely reference to U.S.

Protesters urge regional Spanish leader to quit a year after deadly floods

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday and called for conservative

US could hit Russia with more sanctions over Ukraine war, but also wants Europe to increase pressure

U.S.

Independent left-wing politician Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far left of the Irish political spectrum, was elected president by a landslide margin on Saturday in a stinging rebuke

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Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland’s left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory against her center-right rival

Rubio says US is getting input on Gaza international force, will discuss in Qatar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. officials are getting input on a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss

Ivory Coast votes with 83-year-old Ouattara's legacy in focus

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Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

Trump travels to Asia and a meeting with China's Xi as the US government shutdown drags on

President Donald Trump is heading to Asia for his first trip since taking office in January

Letitia James speaks out after pleading not guilty in court

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FBI indicts dozens of people in Philadelphia on drug charges

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Rubio says Taiwan should not be concerned about US-China talks

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Taiwan should not be concerned about upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in Malaysia.

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia

U.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact

Reagan's 1987 speech shows what he really thought about tariffs

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Trump says he's willing to reduce tariffs on Brazil in right circumstances

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would consider reducing tariffs on Brazil, under the right circumstances.

Tens of thousands brave rain at east Asia's largest Pride march in Taiwan

Almost 150,000 people braved blustery rain in a boisterous and colourful celebration of LGBTQ+ equality in Taiwan on Saturday at east Asia's largest Pride march, thronging the

Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run: ‘I am not done’

Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run: ‘I am not done’

North Korea's Kim, Trump have chance to meet next week, South's minister says

South Korea's unification minister on Friday called on U.S.

Pakistan defence minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

Pakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war

US Navy’s ‘most lethal combat platform,’ the carrier USS Gerald R Ford, is being sent to the Caribbean

US Navy’s ‘most lethal combat platform,’ the carrier USS Gerald R Ford, is being sent to the Caribbean

He’s the sole caretaker for his disabled son. Now he faces deportation

He’s the sole caretaker for his disabled son. Now he faces deportation

Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power

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Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City

UK Labour Party elects deputy leader who urges more focus on left-wing values

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Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

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What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders' summit as Trump attends

Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners, including U.S.

US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits

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Top China official says peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan is best path forward - Xinhua

China's fourth-highest-ranked leader said on Saturday that China and Taiwan should work to achieve "peaceful reunification", Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported

Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills two, injures 13, Ukraine officials say

Two people were killed and 13 others injured in Kyiv after Russian missiles and drones hit sites in Ukraine overnight, including infrastructure and energy sites, Ukrainian officials

Malaysia warns ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned Southeast Asian counterparts that neutrality is shrinking due to big power rivalry

Thai PM to sign Cambodia ceasefire deal, cuts short ASEAN trip after royal death

Thailand's prime minister will travel to Malaysia on Saturday to sign a ceasefire deal with Cambodia and meet with U.S.

Trump’s troop deployments to Portland and D.C. tested in court

Federal judges in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C. held hearings on Friday in legal battles over the deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 4 people and wound 16

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people and wounded 16 others, according to local officials

Ontario premier says he'll pull ad that upset Trump so trade talks between Canada and US can resume

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he’ll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

Europe fights to avoid being sidelined by Trump’s world-shaping plans

Donald Trump has seized a central role on the global stage, leaving European allies on the sidelines

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending trade negotiations with Canada

Delta, Aeromexico ask court to block Trump order forcing end to JV

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico asked a U.S. appeals court on Friday to halt a Trump administration order forcing it to unwind a joint venture that lets the

Trump says private donor gave $130 million to cover military pay during shutdown

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US sanctions Colombia's president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector

A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia

A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia

US doesn't expect China to join Thai-Cambodia ceasefire event, official says

China played a limited role in Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire talks and is not expected to participate in a possible weekend event in Malaysia marking the deal with U.S.

Jeffries ends the suspense, endorses Mamdani in NY mayor's race

U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, a top elected Democrat in the U.S.

Immigration surge called off for entire San Francisco Bay Area, officials say

A planned immigration enforcement push by U.S.

Scope downgrades US credit rating on public finance, governance deterioration; revises outlook to 'stable'

European rating agency Scope downgraded the United States' credit rating by a notch on Friday, citing sustained deterioration in public finances and a weakening of governance standards.

Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine and Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, said on Friday he believes his

US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government member over drug trade allegations

Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco

President Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor

US civil rights groups sue to block closure of race-relations office

Civil rights advocacy groups on Friday asked a federal judge to block the U.S.

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

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Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs -- Trump’s favorite economic tool

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol

Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller were unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol

Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada's team plays the Dodgers

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers

7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money

A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania has led to criminal charges against six street canvassers and their leader

1 in 4 active-duty families face food insecurity. Here's how government shutdown impacts them

CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Monica Bassett, a founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, about the issue of food insecurity in military families, and how the government shutdown impacts them.

US launches investigation into China's compliance with 2020 trade deal

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Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, officials say

Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, officials say

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Members of Congress are divided largely along party lines on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that President Donald Trump wants to build

Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here

President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs has quickly strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada over the last year

Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow

Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow

US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group

President Donald Trump’s administration escalated a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by announcing the deployment of the Gerald

US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower

The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America in the latest escalation of military firepower to a region

GRIEF BECOMES ADVOCACY: Unlikely friends travel to DC for fentanyl rally

GRIEF BECOMES ADVOCACY: Unlikely friends travel to DC for fentanyl rally

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James is scheduled for trial in January after pleading not guilty to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Donald Trump

New York, California to fund Planned Parenthood amid federal cuts

Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul and California Governor Gavin Newsom said that they would fund reproductive healthcare provider Planned Parenthood amid federal cuts

Carney ready to resume US-Canada trade talks halted by Trump over Reagan ad

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada stands ready to resume trade talks with the United States that President Donald

Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown

A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has toured a U.S.-led coordination center in southern Israel

Fact check: Democratic leaders misleadingly snip White House press secretary’s ‘main priority’ quote out of context

Fact check: Democratic leaders misleadingly snip White House press secretary’s ‘main priority’ quote out of context

Republican US lawmakers applaud Trump's aggressive China software proposal

Republican lawmakers have been praising a preliminary plan under consideration by President Donald Trump's administration to curb exports to China of a

U.S. sanctions against Russia put more pressure on Putin, NATO's Rutte says

The new sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia will put more pressure on President Vladimir Putin, who is running out of money, troops and ideas, NATO chief Mark Rutte told

German foreign minister postpones China trip amid rising tensions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul postponed his first trip to China after Beijing confirmed only one of his requested meetings, pointing to rising tensions between the largest

Kyiv's allies say frozen Russian assets should be quickly used to aid Ukraine

Ukraine's European allies said frozen Russian assets needed to be used quickly to fund support for Kyiv, one of several measures discussed in

Afghanistan and Pakistan head to Turkey for second round of crisis talks

Officials in Afghanistan and Pakistan say delegations are going to Turkey for a second round of crisis talks

Erin Burnett on Trump's White House ballroom donors and their ties to Crypto

CNN's Erin Burnett digs into list of donors funding President Trump's $300 million renovation project to the White House East Wing - and their ties to Crypto which is fueling Trump's wealth.

How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in the 2024 election

Canada ready to pick up trade negotiations with US, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said his country is prepared to pick up trade negotiations with the United States when Washington is ready, adding that Canada cannot

Nigeria court adjourns separatist Kanu's terrorism trial to Monday

A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned the terrorism trial of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu until October 27, after he failed for a second day to open his defence,

Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders

Argentina's farmers give Milei vote of confidence before midterms

Argentine farmers are renewing their vote of confidence in President Javier Milei ahead of Sunday's midterm elections, a crucial sector that the government

Mexico's Sheinbaum cites progress on trade talks with Washington

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that trade talks with Washington were going well, declining to comment about U.S.

Czech election winner ANO close to government agenda deal with right-wing partners

Czech populist party ANO is close to agreeing a joint agenda with far-right and right-wing partners to form a new government after an election victory this month, a senior official

Poland sentences three Ukrainians for arson amid Russian sabotage crackdown

A Polish court handed down prison sentences to three Ukrainians on Friday for their roles in a string of huge fires in Poland and the Baltic states, as Warsaw aims to crack down on

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois have died in a helicopter crash in Montana

US strike against alleged drug vessel in Caribbean kills six, Pentagon says

A U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel killed six suspected "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean, U.S.

Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader

Starmer urges allies to 'finish the job' on frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that European leaders of the so-called 'coalition of the willing' needed to agree to finish the job on using frozen Russian assets

Nigeria's Tinubu replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs in a sweeping overhaul of the country's military leadership, the presidency said on Friday, as part of

Ivory Coast's Ouattara seeks fourth term on economic record, critics decry 'coronation'

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term on Saturday, vowing to build on nearly a decade and a half of consistent growth while critics

Outgoing New York Mayor Adams endorses Cuomo for mayor, attacks Mamdani

New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo to succeed him in a last-ditch effort to prevent the leftist Democratic

Brazil's Lula open to discussing tariffs, Venezuela with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he is willing to discuss a wide range of topics with U.S.

UK tax options for finance minister Reeves in November budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to raise tens of billions of pounds in taxes in her budget on November 26 to stay on track to meet her fiscal targets and avoid a

Canada's Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce US dependence

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North

Spain probes steelmaker for breaching Israel sales ban

Spain's High Court is investigating privately-owned steelmaker Sidenor for allegedly selling steel to an Israeli firm for the purpose of making weapons, it said on Friday, in one of

Reagan 1987 address was defence of free but fair trade

The 1987 radio address by the former U.S.

NY Attorney General James to challenge US Attorney Halligan's appointment

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Netherlands must better recognise role of gender in domestic violence, expert body says

A European expert group has urged the Netherlands to ensure its policies reflect that domestic violence "disproportionately affects women", and said its

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to the legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars a year, even as it recognized that the decision was controversial

Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners

Every Wednesday, 89-year-old Olga Beatriz Gonzalez eats a simple breakfast, picks up donations of bread and vegetables for the soup kitchen she runs from her

Czech 2026 deficit target can stay unchanged to pass budget quickly, poll winner says

Czech populist party ANO, on track to form the next government after winning an election this month, said on Friday it could keep the outgoing cabinet's proposed 2026 deficit target

Gaza security force to include countries Israel 'comfortable with,' Rubio says

An international security force to be put in place in Gaza under a ceasefire agreement will have to be made up of countries that Israel is "comfortable with", U.S.

From cargo hub, US plots complex goal of forming international force for Gaza

In a squat, grey building that normally operates as a cargo hub in an industrial area of southern Israel, U.S.

Erdogan says U.S., others must press Israel to abide by Gaza ceasefire

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States and others must do more to push Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement, including the possible use of sanctions

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

Kremlin says Russia is analysing latest sanctions, will act in its own interests

Russia is analysing the latest Western sanctions, and will act according to its interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

ASEAN's Myanmar peace plan not hard to implement, Malaysia foreign minister says

ASEAN's four-year-old plan for peace in war-torn Myanmar is not difficult to implement and the ruling junta should adhere to it and allow humanitarian aid to be

Turkish court throws out case seeking to oust opposition leader

A Turkish court dismissed a case seeking to oust the main opposition party's leader and annul its 2023 congress, a decision that relieves some pressure on President

US blocks WTO proposal to fill Appellate Body vacancies for 91st time, says trade official

The United States has again declined to agree to a proposal from 130 World Trade Organization members to start the selection process to fill vacancies on the WTO's Appellate Body, a

Turkey in talks with Qatar and Oman to buy used Eurofighter jets, Erdogan says

Turkey is negotiating with Qatar and Oman to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets to boost its air force capabilities

Liberal US Supreme Court justices decry nitrogen gas execution in spirited dissent

As the state of Alabama prepared to execute a death row inmate on Thursday with nitrogen gas, the U.S.

International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case

Judges at the International Criminal Court have rejected a challenge to jurisdiction in the case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Tanzania's first female president has defied early hopes that she would ease repression

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who rose from the vice presidency to become the country’s first female leader in 2021, is seeking her first elected term in office in a vote set for Oct. 29

When masked agents descended on a Chicago suburb, residents disrupted the operation with hollering and blaring car horns

When masked agents descended on a Chicago suburb, residents disrupted the operation with hollering and blaring car horns

Trump says declaration of war not needed on drug cartels

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration plans to brief the U.S.

Indonesia's rate cuts aren't working as banks hold line, firms baulk

Indonesia's central bank paused its aggressive rate-cutting campaign this week, to focus instead on getting banks to lower loan costs.

China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea from October 30 to November 1 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Friday,

West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks

Afaf Abu Alia had woken early on October 19 to join her grandchildren picking olives near the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, when she heard a woman

Japan's new premier pledges early boost to defence spending, 'proactive' fiscal policy

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Friday to accelerate a defence spending target by two years, as her government pursues proactive fiscal

Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy

Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy

Japanese police arrest knife man near US embassy days before Trump visit

Police arrested a man who pointed a knife at them in front of the U.S. embassy in Tokyo on Friday, local media reported, as Japan ramped up security ahead of U.S.

Swiss president strikes cautious note on prospects for US tariff deal in 2025

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter declined to say whether her country could this year strike a deal on tariffs with U.S.

Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom

Investors are bracing for a renewed round of Argentine currency and bond market swings, as this Sunday's midterm elections

UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales

Britain's ruling Labour Party suffered a heavy electoral defeat on Friday in Wales, a traditional stronghold, in a result that highlights the threat posed by the Reform UK party, as

Thailand expects to hold election on March 29, senior government official says

The likely date for a general election in Thailand is March 29, a senior government official told Reuters on Friday after Prime

Japan's Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's new hardline coalition partner unshackles her security ambitions and gives U.S.

Who are the Palestinians held in Israeli jails?

Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinians from its custody this month in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as part of the U.S.-

As he remains defiant, Graham Platner’s candidacy for Maine Senate becomes a progressive litmus test

As he remains defiant, Graham Platner’s candidacy for Maine Senate becomes a progressive litmus test

Lithuanian president says Russian military planes violated the Baltic country's airspace

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says Russian military planes violated Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday evening

Backed by the White House, Taiwan leans on MAGA to bend Trump's ear