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Israel strikes Syria after projectiles fired, holds Sharaa responsible

Israel has carried out its first airstrikes in Syria in nearly a month, saying it hit weapons belonging to the government in

Israel strikes Syria after projectiles fired, holds Sharaa responsible
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Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung rode a wave of voter anger against the December martial law attempt by his ousted predecessor, but his ability to

Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria's defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity

Nigeria's defence chief on Tuesday called for the country's borders with its four neighbours to be completely fenced to curb the entrance of armed groups amid

Nigeria's defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity
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The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?

Bulgaria has the green light to join the euro next year and become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?
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US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris

Europe and the United States say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs during a meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications

US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
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China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests

The United States, in its commemoration of the Tiananmen protests in 1989, "distorted" historical facts and attacked China's political system, the Chinese foreign ministry said on

China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests
Asia|Political|World

Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Belarus as a true friend of China as he met Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of the sanctions-hit

Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?

Dutch opposition parties are calling for fresh elections as soon as possible, a day after anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders sparked the collapse of the country’s four-party coalition government

The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?
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Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy
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The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion

The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion

The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion
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South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks

The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations of bigger neighbours Japan

South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
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Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise

Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise

Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise
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South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan

South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
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Trump envoy says risk levels 'going way up' after Ukraine struck Russian bombers

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Trump envoy says risk levels 'going way up' after Ukraine struck Russian bombers
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South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office

South Korea has elected liberal Lee Jae-myung as president to lead the country through a tumultuous period that will require negotiating trade tariffs with the U.S. and mending the scars

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office
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Ukraine seeks air defense systems as Western backers meet without the Pentagon chief

Ukraine’s president wants his Western backers to speed up deliveries of air defense systems to counter Russian missile strikes

Ukraine seeks air defense systems as Western backers meet without the Pentagon chief
Europe|Political|World

Macron and Meloni meet in Rome after tensions on Ukraine, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to work jointly for a stronger Europe as they met on Tuesday

Macron and Meloni meet in Rome after tensions on Ukraine, trade
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South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'

South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from what he described as the near destruction caused by a

South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'
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NATO'S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash with Russia, TASS reports

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of the alliance's preparations for a potential military clash with Russia, TASS news agency cited Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash with Russia, TASS reports
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The top sources of U.S. steel and aluminium imports

The U.S. tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum doubled on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratcheted up a global trade war.

The top sources of U.S. steel and aluminium imports
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Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose sales tax cut on food, Yomiuri reports

Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, Komeito, will propose cutting the consumption tax rate for food items to 5% from 8% in a campaign pledge for the upper house election slated

Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose sales tax cut on food, Yomiuri reports
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UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action

The ten elected members of the U.N.

UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action
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US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack

Federal officials say the wife and five children of a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder have been taken into custody

US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack
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US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON -The U.S.

US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk
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Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover

Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover

Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover
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Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects

Palestinian health officials and witnesses say 27 people are dead after Israeli forces opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site

Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects
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Brazil's Lula signs law to expand affirmative action, boosting quotas for Blacks in government jobs

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a new law to expand the country’s affirmative action policies

Brazil's Lula signs law to expand affirmative action, boosting quotas for Blacks in government jobs
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Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies

Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies

Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies
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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
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Judge extends ban on Trump administration canceling COVID school aid

A federal judge in Manhattan has extended an injunction banning the Trump administration from canceling unspent funding to help elementary and high schools in

Judge extends ban on Trump administration canceling COVID school aid
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Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'

Billionaire Elon Musk plunged on Tuesday into the congressional debate over

Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'
Health|Political|World

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

The Trump administration has announced that it is revoking guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
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Rubio praises bravery of Chinese people killed in Tiananmen Square crackdown

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Rubio praises bravery of Chinese people killed in Tiananmen Square crackdown
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US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal

The United States on Tuesday announced it would skip doubling steel and aluminum tariffs for Britain, hours after the UK government

US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal
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New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at a detention center last month, sued two law enforcement officials on Tuesday,

New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center
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The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has blasted the tax cuts and spending plans backed by President Donald Trump that passed the House

The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending
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Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP

Elon Musk has blasted President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination."

Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP
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‘It is a whole different environment’: Republicans revisit key Biden investigations with new momentum

‘It is a whole different environment’: Republicans revisit key Biden investigations with new momentum

‘It is a whole different environment’: Republicans revisit key Biden investigations with new momentum
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary
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Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed

Dozens of protesters have converged in the heart of the Latino community in Minneapolis after a large force of federal and local authorities wearing tactical gear conducted what they called a law enforcement action

Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed
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Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout
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The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier called an audible when he presented President Donald Trump with a Steelers jersey with the No. 47 during a recent rally in western Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally
Africa|Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries have won seats on the United Nations Security Council in uncontested elections

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council
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Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US

America’s Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet this week to coordinate military aid to Ukraine

Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US
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Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump's program closure

The administration of President Donald Trump was hit with a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block it from eliminating Job Corps, the largest U.S. job training program for

Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump's program closure
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Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict

A visiting senior Cuban official on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of ratcheting up tensions between Washington and Havana and expressed concerns that the

Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict
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US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials

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US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials
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Trump set to waive some legal requirements to boost critical minerals

President Donald Trump is set to use emergency powers and slash legal requirements - including some congressional funding approvals - relating to a

Trump set to waive some legal requirements to boost critical minerals
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Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th

President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by Independence Day

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
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Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

The White House has officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE
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FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis
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Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk in a highly rare move

Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship
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Legal challenges facing South Korea's incoming President Lee Jae-myung

South Koreans voted in Lee Jae-myung as their next president in the country's June 3 snap election to heal the wounds of a shock martial law declaration in December, but the liberal

Legal challenges facing South Korea's incoming President Lee Jae-myung
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China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'

The U.S. should create the necessary conditions for bilateral relations to get back onto "the right track," China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on

China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'
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Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed on Tuesday to defend his country's Supreme Court against attacks from the United States, in a sharp rebuke

Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge
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Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist

The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a six-week low against the euro, even as investors remained concerned about potential economic damage from the

Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist
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US judge dismisses California's tariff lawsuit, teeing up appeal

A U.S. judge dismissed the state of California's challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs, allowing the state to file an appeal over the court's ruling that

US judge dismisses California's tariff lawsuit, teeing up appeal
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Wall Street stocks end higher on Nvidia, trade talks hopes

U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in Nvidia and other chipmakers, as investors awaited possible

Wall Street stocks end higher on Nvidia, trade talks hopes
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Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know
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Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro

The Justice Department is dropping a lawsuit it filed against White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, a case in which Navarro was accused of using an unofficial email account for government work and wrongfully retaining presidential records during the first Trump administration

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro
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Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried

Texas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties

Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried
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'Disappointed': Watch Musk react to Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

In an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Elon Musk raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill, warning it could increase the US budget deficit and undermine the Department of Government Efficiency. The bill narrowly passed the House last week and now heads to the Senate, where major changes are expected. Musk also announced he’s stepping back from full-time government work to focus on his companies.

'Disappointed': Watch Musk react to Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
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Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting

Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting

Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Trump administration moves to fast-track firings of federal workers for misconduct

President Donald Trump's administration moved on Tuesday to make it easier to fire federal employees for misconduct, the latest step in a broader effort to overhaul the

Trump administration moves to fast-track firings of federal workers for misconduct
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South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges

South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung has vowed political and economic reforms to help the country recover from the shock of December's brief martial law.

South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges
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Trump to sign order doubling metals tariffs, White House says

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Trump to sign order doubling metals tariffs, White House says
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Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post

The U.S.

Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post
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Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court

Indigenous rights defender Hugo Aguilar is leading in the race to head Mexico's highest court after the country's first popular election to appoint

Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court
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Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup of Ukraine's military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian

Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned
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Brazil ties potential IOF tax rollback to approval of new measures to be unveiled next week

Brazil's government will unveil a new set of fiscal measures next week aimed at balancing public accounts, with their approval seen as crucial to revisiting a controversial

Brazil ties potential IOF tax rollback to approval of new measures to be unveiled next week
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Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day'

South Korea's liberal party candidate, Lee Jae-myung, was elected president in Tuesday's snap election, six months to the day after he evaded military

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day'
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Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard

Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard

Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard
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Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk
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Massachusetts high school volleyball team rallies around teammate detained by immigration agents

A high school volleyball team in Massachusetts is asking fans to wear white to their next match to show support for a teammate who has been detained by federal immigration authorities

Massachusetts high school volleyball team rallies around teammate detained by immigration agents
Election|Political|World

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

Liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected president of South Korea

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult
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Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases

Ecuador's national assembly legislature on Tuesday backed a constitutional reform that would allow the installation of foreign military bases in the South

Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Power restored to 700,000 residents in Russian-held Ukraine after Ukrainian strikes

Emergency crews restored power on Tuesday to at least 700,000 residents across a swathe of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces, officials said, a day after Ukrainian

Power restored to 700,000 residents in Russian-held Ukraine after Ukrainian strikes
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More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan civil war, UN says

The number of people who have fled Sudan since the beginning of its civil war in 2023 has surpassed four million, U.N. refugee agency officials said on Tuesday, adding

More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan civil war, UN says
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Trump's Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden

A senior official in Republican U.S.

Trump's Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden
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Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates
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Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say
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Russia and Ukraine miles apart on peace terms

Russia and Ukraine have shared blueprints for a peace deal that demonstrate how far apart the warring parties are.

Russia and Ukraine miles apart on peace terms
Asia|Health|Political|World

Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia

Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah returned home on Tuesday, the prime minister's office said, after resting in Malaysia following his admission to a Malaysian hospital

Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia
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Populist Wilders breaks Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections

By Stephanie van den Berg and Bart H.

Populist Wilders breaks Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections
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US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says

The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and U.S. policies will shift in the country "because none of them worked" over the last

US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says
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Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russia took weeks to present Ukraine with a “memorandum” setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the 3-year-old war

Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside a federal immigration detention facility on a trespassing charge, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
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What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’
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Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia to the 15-member U.N.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
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UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother

The British government said on Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" about the health of the mother of jailed Egyptian-British dissident Alaa Abd el-Fattah, Laila Soueif, who has been

UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother
Crime|Political|US

Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump

A Wisconsin man is facing charges accusing him of forging letters threatening President Donald Trump’s life in an effort to get another man who was a potential witness against him in a criminal case deported

Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump
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Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say

Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say

Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say
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Video shows suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack

Eight people were injured in what officials are describing an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The suspect in custody, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd. He also yelled “Free Palestine,” according to the FBI.

Video shows suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack
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Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Lebanese officials on Tuesday that Iran wanted to turn a "new page" in relations with Beirut, hinting at a shift in diplomatic ties that

Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition

By Bart H.

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
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What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders triggered a government collapse in the Netherlands on Tuesday by pulling his nationalist PVV party out of the right-wing government coalition,

What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?
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Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Tulsa’s new mayor on Sunday proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to give descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre scholarships and housing help

Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre
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Taiwan continues to 'communicate closely' on tariff talks with US

Taiwan continues to "communicate closely" with the United States on tariff talks, but cannot give more information at this point, the island's government said on Tuesday.

Taiwan continues to 'communicate closely' on tariff talks with US
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Trump to nominate Swett for FERC head, chair says

U.S. President Donald Trump will nominate Laura Swett as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the current head of the panel and a White House official said. 

Trump to nominate Swett for FERC head, chair says
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz says court ruling will not stop migration crackdown

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that a court ruling against the expulsion by border police of three Somali asylum seekers

Germany's Merz says court ruling will not stop migration crackdown
Crime|Education|Political|World

Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order

A former Homeland Security official during President Donald Trump’s first administration wants independent government watchdogs to investigate after Trump ordered Homeland Security to look into his government service

Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order
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Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil with new elections now on the horizon

Populist far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders has plunged Dutch politics into turmoil Tuesday by withdrawing his party’s ministers from the ruling coalition in a dispute over a crackdown on migration

Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil with new elections now on the horizon
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives
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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

Autocrats today are polished, appear mainstream and use the media, not overt repression or violence, to gain public support and consolidate power. They govern through a ‘spin dictatorship.’

Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
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Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest
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Poland sets a government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11

Poland sets a government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’
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Dutch far-right leader Wilders threatens to quit government coalition

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders threatened on Monday to topple the Netherlands' already fragile right-wing government, which he said did not back his ideas for stricter

Dutch far-right leader Wilders threatens to quit government coalition
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Kremlin says Ukraine peace efforts are complex, no quick decisions should be expected

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that work on trying to reach a settlement to end the war in Ukraine was extraordinarily complex and that it would be wrong to expect any imminent

Kremlin says Ukraine peace efforts are complex, no quick decisions should be expected
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Polish lawmakers to hold confidence vote in Tusk government on June 11

Polish lawmakers will hold a vote of confidence in the government on June 11, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday as he seeks to shore up his centre

Polish lawmakers to hold confidence vote in Tusk government on June 11
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BoE's Bailey sticks with 'careful' rate cut view as uncertainty deepens

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he was sticking with a "gradual and careful" approach to cutting interest rates as global

BoE's Bailey sticks with 'careful' rate cut view as uncertainty deepens
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Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that the point of holding peace talks with Ukraine was to ensure a swift and complete Russian victory.

Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine
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Pro-Russian, anti-Israeli hackers pose biggest cybercrime threats in Germany

Cybercrime in Germany rose to a record level last year, driven by hacker attacks from pro-Russian and anti-Israeli groups, the BKA Federal Crime Office reported on Tuesday as the

Pro-Russian, anti-Israeli hackers pose biggest cybercrime threats in Germany
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Venezuela's oil exports stable as buyers in China receive more

Venezuela's oil exports remained almost unchanged last month as increased shipments to customers in China offset a decline in U.S.-authorized sales, according to vessel-tracking data and

Venezuela's oil exports stable as buyers in China receive more
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Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports

U.S.

Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports
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Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office

The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that the wilful impediment of access to food and relief for civilians in Gaza may

Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office
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BoE's Breeden saw case for May rate cut even without trade turmoil

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Tuesday that she saw a case for cutting interest rates last month even without the impact of trade policy uncertainty on the global

BoE's Breeden saw case for May rate cut even without trade turmoil
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Russian attack on Ukraine city of Sumy kills three, injures 25

A Russian artillery attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Tuesday killed three people and injured 25, including children, the city council and the health ministry said.

Russian attack on Ukraine city of Sumy kills three, injures 25
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The reality of Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs

U.S.

The reality of Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs
Economy|Education|Political|World

Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained the majority of his Cabinet ministers, two weeks after requesting their resignations in what he called a "bold reset" of his

Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call
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What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after David Richardson, the head of the U.S. disaster agency, said he had not been aware the country had a

What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?
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Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
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Ukraine president's chief of staff in US for talks on defence support

A Ukrainian government delegation arrived in Washington on Tuesday to discuss military support and sanctions against Russia, a day after Kyiv and Moscow held their second round of

Ukraine president's chief of staff in US for talks on defence support
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South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election

South Korean e-commerce and courier companies agreed to a rare halt of their delivery services on Tuesday to allow busy delivery workers time to cast their ballot in the

South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election
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Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine

Russia told Ukraine at peace talks on Monday that it would only agree to end the war if Kyiv gives up big new chunks of

Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine
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Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates

Aid groups and opposition politicians in South Sudan say that dozens of civilians have been killed or badly injured in airstrikes in recent weeks as the country’s army clashes with militia groups across the country

Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates
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Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: state media

Top Chinese general Xu Qiliang, a close ally of President Xi Jinping who was the former vice chair of the powerful Central Military Commission, died of illness at age 75 on Monday

Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: state media
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Meet the top candidates who hope to become South Korea's president

The winner of Tuesday’s presidential election in South Korea will take office just a day later, forgoing the usual, two-month transition to serve a full, five-year term at a time when the country faces a deepening political divide and external challenges such as U.S. tariffs and North Korea’s expanding military partnership with Russia

Meet the top candidates who hope to become South Korea's president
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FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season

FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season

FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season
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OAN's Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion

Gabrielle Cuccia calls herself a “MAGA girl” who made no secret of her support for President Donald Trump, even as she got a job covering the Pentagon for the One America News Network

OAN's Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion
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Japan to promote domestic ownership of JGBs, policy draft shows

Japan should promote the domestic ownership of government bonds to avoid further rises in long-term interest rates caused by supply-demand imbalances, according to

Japan to promote domestic ownership of JGBs, policy draft shows
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Trump leans on GOP senators as they gear up to make changes to his domestic policy bill

Trump leans on GOP senators as they gear up to make changes to his domestic policy bill

Trump leans on GOP senators as they gear up to make changes to his domestic policy bill
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Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government

Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a big

Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
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Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government

Conservative Karol Nawrocki’s victory in Poland’s presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course

Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government
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Israeli forces open fire a kilometer away from Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say

Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site a kilometer away at around sunrise, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, health officials and a witness said

Israeli forces open fire a kilometer away from Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say
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Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

The head of the U.S. Energy Department says President Donald Trump wants to double the amount of oil coursing through Alaska’s 800-mile pipeline system and build a massive natural gas export project as its twin

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling
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Brazil central bank chief says tightening cycle still open

Brazil's central bank governor said on Monday that the monetary tightening cycle is still open and that policymakers want to preserve their flexibility to digest incoming data and

Brazil central bank chief says tightening cycle still open
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UN assembly elects Germany's ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote

The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly elected Germany’s former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock to be the next head of the 193-member world body

UN assembly elects Germany's ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote
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Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now, says US judge

A federal judge on Monday said the administration of President Donald Trump likely broke the law by stripping 50,000 transportation security officers of the ability to

Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now, says US judge
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Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment

President Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran

Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment
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A lawyer's prolonged detention shows how El Salvador's gang emergency extends to common crimes

El Salvador’s arrest of an anticorruption lawyer from a well-known human rights organization last month is the latest example of how the special powers given to President Nayib Bukele to battle gangs are being applied to a host of unrelated alleged crimes

A lawyer's prolonged detention shows how El Salvador's gang emergency extends to common crimes
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Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to stop Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from killing a collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Safety Administration workers

Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers
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Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract
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Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing

Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing

Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing
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Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student

The head of U.S.

Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student
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New York governor's No. 2 is challenging her in next year's election

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado says he will challenge his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the governor’s race next year, months after a feud between the two Democrats erupted into public view

New York governor's No. 2 is challenging her in next year's election
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Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies
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USDOT offering $5.4 billion for bridge funding, but strikes diversity requirements

The U.S. government will make available $5.4 billion in grant funding for building, replacing or repairing bridges across the country under a 2021 infrastructure law,

USDOT offering $5.4 billion for bridge funding, but strikes diversity requirements
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US Senate may work on Russia sanctions bill this month

The Republican leader of the U.S.

US Senate may work on Russia sanctions bill this month
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Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, White House says

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, days after Trump accused China of

Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, White House says
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Turnout in Mexico's first judicial election estimated at 13%

Around 13% of Mexicans likely turned out to vote in the country's first-ever judicial election, Mexico's INE electoral authority said on Monday,

Turnout in Mexico's first judicial election estimated at 13%
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What we know after dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub

The Palestinian health ministry, hospital officials and multiple eyewitnesses say deadly gunfire killed dozens of Palestinians near an aid distribution site in Gaza on Sunday, with Israel’s military denying that its troops fired “within or near” the aid site. CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond brings you up to speed on what we know about the weekend chaos.

What we know after dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub
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Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

The administration of U.S.

Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
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Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers

A Romanian citizen has pleaded guilty to engaging in a plot to use “swatting” calls to intimidate and threaten dozens of people with bogus police emergencies, including a former U.S. president and several members of Congress

Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers
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List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy
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US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison

A naturalized U.S. citizen who pleaded guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State group has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Polish PM Tusk to call for vote of confidence in government

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a parliamentary vote of confidence in his coalition government, after his candidate, Rafal Trzaskowski, lost the presidential

Polish PM Tusk to call for vote of confidence in government
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Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss

The Trump administration on Monday asked a U.S. appeals court to pause a second court ruling that found the president had exceeded his authority by imposing

Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss
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US aluminium, steel prices jump, shares drop on Trump's new tariffs

U.S. prices of steel and aluminium spiked on Monday while shares of foreign steelmakers slumped after U.S.

US aluminium, steel prices jump, shares drop on Trump's new tariffs
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EU says it will make strong case for US tariff cuts this week

The European Commission said on Monday it would make a strong case this week for the United States to reduce or eliminate tariffs even after Donald Trump said

EU says it will make strong case for US tariff cuts this week
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Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough

Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough

Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday that any changes to a recent increase in the tax on financial transactions (IOF) would be tied to broader corrections of what he

Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul
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Carney and Canadian premiers bid to speed up major projects, cut US reliance

Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to reduce Canada's economic ties to the United States, on Monday met the heads of the 10 provinces as part of a push to slash the time needed to

Carney and Canadian premiers bid to speed up major projects, cut US reliance
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Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans

President Donald Trump’s administration has renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the federal workforce, while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds

Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs

Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs
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Trump returns to Supreme Court with emergency appeal over mass firings

Trump returns to Supreme Court with emergency appeal over mass firings

Trump returns to Supreme Court with emergency appeal over mass firings
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Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots
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Trump budget proposes closing Northeast heating oil reserve

President Donald Trump's budget proposes to shut as soon as in a few months the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, which stores 1 million barrels of diesel and was designed to

Trump budget proposes closing Northeast heating oil reserve
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Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties

The victory of nationalist Karol Nawrocki in Poland's presidential election looks set to strain relations with Ukraine and embolden Donald Trump-

Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties
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European shares stumble on Trump's new tariff threat

European shares began June on a dour note as markets grappled with U.S.

European shares stumble on Trump's new tariff threat
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British police say that a fourth man has been arrested in connection to a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump

The U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured

Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured
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Trump tariffs deal major blow to European steelmakers, Salzgitter CEO warns

Salzgitter, Germany's second-biggest steelmaker, warned on Monday that Washington's tariff policy was dealing a severe blow to

Trump tariffs deal major blow to European steelmakers, Salzgitter CEO warns
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On GPS: What will become of Trump's tariffs?

Fareed asks two seasoned analysts, the Financial Times' US national editor Edward Luce and the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake, what the future holds for President Trump's tariffs after several important court rulings this week.

On GPS: What will become of Trump's tariffs?
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Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on two American companies

Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on two American companies

Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on two American companies
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UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says
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Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again

Trading has resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange after a six-month closure

Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines
Asia|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan

Fu Tong and his wife Elaine To were among the first demonstrators in Hong Kong to be charged with rioting in 2020 after pro-democracy and anti-China protests started in

Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

China says US moves on computer chips and student visas 'seriously violate' tariffs truce

China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas

China says US moves on computer chips and student visas 'seriously violate' tariffs truce
Election|Political|US

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN, Iran and Egypt meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program as enrichment continues

Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels

UN, Iran and Egypt meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program as enrichment continues
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Shut out of power in Washington, Democrats grapple with how to win over young men and working-class voters

Shut out of power in Washington, Democrats grapple with how to win over young men and working-class voters

Shut out of power in Washington, Democrats grapple with how to win over young men and working-class voters
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon tells Fox Business US debt could cause bond turmoil

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Monday that the rising U.S. national debt is a "big deal" that could create a "tough time" for the bond

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon tells Fox Business US debt could cause bond turmoil
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pre-election pitch to voters

South Korea's leading presidential hopefuls crisscrossed the country on the final day of campaigning on Monday before converging on Seoul, vowing to revive an ailing

South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pre-election pitch to voters
Election|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Who is Poland's next president Karol Nawrocki?

Karol Nawrocki, the conservative historian who won Poland's presidential election, cultivated a tough-guy image during his campaign,

Who is Poland's next president Karol Nawrocki?
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look

A little less than once a week on average since President Donald Trump began his second term, his administration’s lawyers have filed emergency appeals with the Supreme Court

What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'

The FBI says a man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and hurled an incendiary device into a crowd that had assembled to raise attention for Israeli hostages held in Gaza

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Danish PM says Ukraine seems successful in defending itself

Ukraine's attack against several Russian air bases on Sunday shows that Kyiv is successful in defending itself, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday.

Danish PM says Ukraine seems successful in defending itself
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The election of a Trump ally in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies

Poland has elected Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist conservative, as its next president — a win that signals a turn to the right in one of the European Union's member states

The election of a Trump ally in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Polish stocks fall as eurosceptic Nawrocki elected president

Polish equities slipped on Monday after nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki won the second round of the country's presidential election.

Polish stocks fall as eurosceptic Nawrocki elected president
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings

The U.S.

Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings
Economy|Health|Political|World

Dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub, health ministry and doctors say

Dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub, health ministry and doctors say

Dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub, health ministry and doctors say
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South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here's what to know

After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president Tuesday to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted over his brief but shocking imposition of martial law

South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here's what to know
Europe|Political|World

Populist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, setting stage for more clashes with PM Tusk

Populist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, setting stage for more clashes with PM Tusk

Populist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, setting stage for more clashes with PM Tusk
Election|Political|US

‘No, we’re not doing that’: Democrat voter rebukes centrists ahead of primary vote

South Carolina has often bucked the electoral trend – voting for candidates who lost in Iowa or New Hampshire and thus helping pick which candidate will move on to the general election. CNN’s Jeff Simon spoke to multiple voters at a Democrat dinner in Columbia, South Carolina about the party’s leadership and future.

‘No, we’re not doing that’: Democrat voter rebukes centrists ahead of primary vote
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue, minister says

The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to start a dialogue on security and defence in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference,

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue, minister says
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How Trump's trade war is upending the global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

How Trump's trade war is upending the global economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

China rejects Trump's accusation that it breached Geneva trade deal

China said on Monday that U.S.

China rejects Trump's accusation that it breached Geneva trade deal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill five in Zaporizhzhia, injure several in Kharkiv, regional officials say

Russian shelling and air attacks killed five people outside the southeastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, while a drone attack on the northeast region of Sumy injured at least six early on

Russian attacks kill five in Zaporizhzhia, injure several in Kharkiv, regional officials say
Election|Political|World

South Korea's presidential election by the numbers

South Koreans go to the polls on June 3 in the country's 21st presidential election, aiming to restore political stability after months of turmoil and fill a power vacuum following

South Korea's presidential election by the numbers
Europe|Political|World

Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki expected to win presidential vote, news website Onet says

Nationalist and eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki was expected to win Poland's presidential election based on all votes counted, the news website Onet reported on Monday, in results that would

Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki expected to win presidential vote, news website Onet says
Crime|Health|Political|World

31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility

Health officials and witnesses in Gaza say at least 31 people have been killed and over 170 wounded while on their way to receive food aid

31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility
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US asks Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP

Australia's prime minister said on Monday his government would decide its defence capability needs before announcing defence spending, after U.S.

US asks Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia's BlueScope surges on Trump's plan to double tariffs on steel imports

Shares of Australian steel producer BlueScope Steel jumped on Monday to a more than three-month high after U.S.

Australia's BlueScope surges on Trump's plan to double tariffs on steel imports
Election|Europe|Political|World

Polish conservative Nawrocki leads presidential vote

Eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki established a lead in Sunday's presidential election in Poland, late exit polls showed, with the ballot seen as a test

Polish conservative Nawrocki leads presidential vote
Crime|Political|US|World

DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label

The U.S.

DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say. 7 people were killed

Russian officials say explosions caused two bridges to collapse and derailed two trains in western Russia

Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say. 7 people were killed
Election|Europe|Political|World

Poland on a knife’s edge as exit polls show a near tie in presidential runoff

Exit polls in Poland’s presidential runoff show the two candidates in a statistical tie with the election too close to call

Poland on a knife’s edge as exit polls show a near tie in presidential runoff
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on ruling party 

Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht ($307) from Thailand's ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to

Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on ruling party 
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Mexico's first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among voters

Mexico is holding its first ever judicial elections, which have sowed confusion among voters as they struggle to understand a process set to transform the country’s court system

Mexico's first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among voters
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North Korea criticises 'hostile' monitoring group's report on Russia ties

North Korea condemned a multilateral sanctions monitoring group's recent report on ties with Russia as political and biased, saying its military cooperation with Moscow was a "

North Korea criticises 'hostile' monitoring group's report on Russia ties
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Lavrov, Rubio discuss settlement of war in Ukraine, forthcoming talks, agencies report

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S.

Lavrov, Rubio discuss settlement of war in Ukraine, forthcoming talks, agencies report
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List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from US government website following criticism

A list of more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears in the Department of Homeland Security’s website after receiving criticism for including localities that have actively supported the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies

List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from US government website following criticism
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Chile president to ramp up decarbonization, pressure on Israel as term winds down

Chile's President Gabriel Boric said on Sunday that he will accelerate renewable energy efforts and step up pressure against Israel over its war in

Chile president to ramp up decarbonization, pressure on Israel as term winds down
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Gaza ministry says Israel kills more than 30 aid seekers, Israel denies

More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured on Sunday in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said

Gaza ministry says Israel kills more than 30 aid seekers, Israel denies
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Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts

President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package

Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
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Sudan's prime minister dissolves government, state news agency reports

Sudan's new Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the country's caretaker government, state news agency SUNA reported late on Sunday.

Sudan's prime minister dissolves government, state news agency reports
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Saudi Arabia says Israel shows 'extremism' by blocking West Bank visit

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said the Israeli government's refusal to allow a delegation of Arab ministers into the occupied

Saudi Arabia says Israel shows 'extremism' by blocking West Bank visit
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Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say

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Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say
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2025 MIT class president banned from graduation ceremony after pro-Palestinian speech

2025 MIT class president banned from graduation ceremony after pro-Palestinian speech

2025 MIT class president banned from graduation ceremony after pro-Palestinian speech
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UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says

Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, said on Sunday that the UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the most feasible basis to resolve the conflict over

UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says
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CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it

CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it

CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it
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After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin 'is preparing for more war’

Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine

After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin 'is preparing for more war’
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Lutnick downplays impact of tariff court ruling on US, EU talks

U.S.

Lutnick downplays impact of tariff court ruling on US, EU talks
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On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on

For soccer-loving transgender women in England, it’s been a tough day, as the ban on them playing in women’s teams came into force, To show its solidarity with the community and against the decision by the governing body of English soccer, Goal Diggers Football Club, a London-based trans-inclusive women’s football team, held a tournament Sunday

On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on
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Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

President Donald Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Trump adviser Elon Musk, to lead NASA

Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
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Mexico votes in first judicial election amid concerns over rule of law

Mexicans vote on Sunday in the country's first ever judicial elections, part of an overhaul of the nation's judiciary that critics warn could jeopardize the rule of

Mexico votes in first judicial election amid concerns over rule of law
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Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul talks, document shows

Ukrainian negotiators at talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul will present to the Russian side a proposed roadmap for reaching a lasting peace settlement, according

Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul talks, document shows
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Transgender athlete says adults going to her track competitions to heckle her 'shows how you are as a person'

If high school track standout A.B. Hernandez competes at the state championship, California’s federal funding may be in doubt. President Donald Trump has promised to cut the funds if the transgender teen is allowed to compete.

Transgender athlete says adults going to her track competitions to heckle her 'shows how you are as a person'
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Slovak central bank chief Kazimir should not get another term, prime minister says

Slovak central bank governor and European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir is not the right candidate to get another six-year term and the country's main ruling party will not back

Slovak central bank chief Kazimir should not get another term, prime minister says
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US debt is 'sound', no concerns about US dollar's reserve role, Taiwan's central bank says

Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday that U.S. government debt is "sound" and still favoured by investors, and there are no worries about the U.S. dollar's position as the leading

US debt is 'sound', no concerns about US dollar's reserve role, Taiwan's central bank says
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine will attend Istanbul talks on Monday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukraine will attend a meeting in Istanbul on Monday proposed by Russia.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will attend Istanbul talks on Monday
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China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum

China has protested to the United States against "vilifying" remarks made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, while

China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
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The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending

The British government is about to outline the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow.”

The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending
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Japan PM Ishiba mulls Trump trade meeting before G7, says Yomiuri newspaper

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting Washington to meet President Donald Trump before a mid-month summit of the Group of Seven nations as he

Japan PM Ishiba mulls Trump trade meeting before G7, says Yomiuri newspaper
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Timeline: What to know about Trump’s global tariff rollout

Timeline: What to know about Trump’s global tariff rollout

Timeline: What to know about Trump’s global tariff rollout
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Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats

Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats

Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats
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Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats

Top security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense

Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats
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Pride Month starts this weekend. Here's what to expect

Pride Month, a global celebration of LGBTQ+ people, is starting this weekend in many places

Pride Month starts this weekend. Here's what to expect
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Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling

The Trump administration is sending three Cabinet members to Alaska this week as it pursues oil drilling in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and reinvigorating a natural gas project that’s languished for years

Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling
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US judge blocks Trump from invalidating 5,000 Venezuelans' legal documents

A federal judge prevented the Trump administration from invalidating work permits and other documents granting lawful status to about 5,000 Venezuelans, a subset of the

US judge blocks Trump from invalidating 5,000 Venezuelans' legal documents
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Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal but US envoy calls it 'unacceptable'

Hamas is seeking amendments to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza

Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal but US envoy calls it 'unacceptable'
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Iran minister says Oman presented elements of a U.S. proposal for nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said his Omani counterpart presented elements of a U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal between Tehran and Washington during a short visit

Iran minister says Oman presented elements of a U.S. proposal for nuclear deal
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US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul

A U.S. appeals court on Friday refused to allow President Donald Trump's administration to carry out mass layoffs of federal workers and a restructuring of

US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul
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Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’

Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’

Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’
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South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder
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US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China

US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
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Local representative stands in hole, halting construction project to get city's attention

Local representative stands in hole, halting construction project to get city's attention

Local representative stands in hole, halting construction project to get city's attention
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'Nastiest question': Trump demeans reporter who asks for his response to 'TACO trade'

President Donald Trump was asked about "TACO," an acronym that means "Trump Always Chickens Out," which is used by Wall Street workers for his on-and-off approach to tariffs. Calling it "the nastiest question," Trump defended his tariff policy by calling it "negotiation."

'Nastiest question': Trump demeans reporter who asks for his response to 'TACO trade'
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Hamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war

Hamas said on Saturday it had responded to a ceasefire proposal presented by U.S.

Hamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war
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The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs

Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs
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Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted

Billionaire Elon Musk is expected to fall far short of even his most modest goal of shaving $150 billion from the federal deficit, having publicly opined last year that he could identify $2 trillion, roughly the size of the federal deficit

Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted
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2 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as prospects for talks remain uncertain

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a 9-year-old girl

2 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as prospects for talks remain uncertain
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New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, with the war in Ukraine and trade tensions among the items on the agenda

New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats 'to be a little meaner'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has keynoted the Democratic state conventions in South Carolina

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats 'to be a little meaner'
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Syria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased

Syria and Saudi Arabia say hey aim to boost economic cooperation in what strengthens their interests and creates jobs for Syrians after Western sanctions imposed on the war-torn country were eased earlier this month

Syria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased
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Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens

Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens

Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens
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US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks
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Philippines defence chief says China needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'

China has a "deficit of trust and credibility" it needs to overcome in order to mend its fraught defence ties with the Philippines, though any

Philippines defence chief says China needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'
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Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned

Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned

Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned
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122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival

122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival

122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival
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Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions

Ukraine resisted U.S. and Russian pressure to commit to attending another round of peace talks on Monday, saying it

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions
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ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria

ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria

ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
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Thai government's $115 billion budget clears first parliamentary vote

The Thai government's 3.78 trillion baht ($115 billion) budget for the 2026 fiscal year passed its first parliamentary vote on Saturday, but there will be a series of further votes

Thai government's $115 billion budget clears first parliamentary vote
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Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows

Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows

Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows
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Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Saturday urged greater transparency from China over its military modernisation and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more

Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China
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Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan

The commander of Kurdish forces that control northeast Syria said on Friday that his group is in direct contact with Turkey and that he would be open to improving

Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
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Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine

Poland is set to hold a presidential runoff election on Sunday between two candidates offering starkly different visions for the country’s future

Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine
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Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries, minister says

Germany's interior minister is hoping the European Union can reach a bloc-wide agreement on sending failed asylum seekers who cannot go home to safe countries near their original

Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries, minister says
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Trump and Putin want to talk business once the Ukraine war ends. Here's why it won't be easy

Would U.S. companies go back to Russia if there’s a peace deal over Ukraine

Trump and Putin want to talk business once the Ukraine war ends. Here's why it won't be easy
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Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals

Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals

Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals
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FBI probes efforts to impersonate one of Trump’s most powerful advisers

FBI probes efforts to impersonate one of Trump’s most powerful advisers

FBI probes efforts to impersonate one of Trump’s most powerful advisers
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Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules
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Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues

One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties

Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
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Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce

An appeals court is keeping in place a court block on the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce

Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce
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Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods

Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%
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Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenance

Panama will allow a controversial mine that was closed after months of protests to export more than 120,000 tons of already mined copper concentrate to pay the costs of maintaining the inactive mine site

Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenance
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US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke humanitarian legal status for migrants

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke humanitarian legal status for migrants
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US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles

The U.S. government is investigating after elected officials, business executives and other prominent figures received messages in recent weeks from someone impersonating Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff

US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles
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US SEC lays out plan to keep budget flat, lower staff levels

The U.S.

US SEC lays out plan to keep budget flat, lower staff levels
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Trump accuses China of violating trade deal, doubles steel and aluminum tariffs

U.S.

Trump accuses China of violating trade deal, doubles steel and aluminum tariffs
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Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die'

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa

Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die'
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New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation

Facing allegations of a conflict of interest, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams removed himself this week from a Louisiana Attorney General-led investigation into the massive jailbreak that saw 10 men escape a New Orleans jail earlier this month

New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation
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California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success

The California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere

California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success
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Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite renewed aid, UN says

The situation in Gaza is the worst since the war between Israel and Hamas militants began 19-months ago, the United Nations said on Friday, despite a

Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite renewed aid, UN says
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Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%

U.S.

Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%
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Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart

A claim by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that an immigrant threatened the life of President Donald Trump has begun to unravel

Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart
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The Latest: Trump says he will double steel tariffs to 50%

President Donald Trump says he is going to double the tariff rate on steel from 25% to 50%

The Latest: Trump says he will double steel tariffs to 50%
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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’
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US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump administration's sanctuary list

Officials in communities from rural to urban and red to blue have blasted the Trump administration’s recently-published list of “sanctuary jurisdictions.”

US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump administration's sanctuary list
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Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel

Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel

Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel
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Noem incorrectly says habeas corpus allows Trump ‘to remove people from this country’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said habeas corpus “is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country” – misstating the legal principle that President Donald Trump is considering suspending to accelerate deportations.

Noem incorrectly says habeas corpus allows Trump ‘to remove people from this country’
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Inside the Feds' investigation: California's immigrant cash aid under fire amid controversy

President Donald Trump’s administration launched a federal investigation into a California welfare program that supports elderly and disabled immigrants, intensifying the long-running clash between the federal government and sanctuary jurisdictions like Los Angeles County. At the center of the investigation is the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, a California initiative that provides monthly financial aid to legal immigrants who are ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income due to their immigration status. Created in 1998, CAPI is fully state-funded and administered locally by county agencies, including L.A. County’s Department of Public Social Services. The Department of Homeland Security, under Secretary Kristi

Inside the Feds' investigation: California's immigrant cash aid under fire amid controversy
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Retirement on edge: How political uncertainty is forcing Americans to file early

In 2025, a growing number of Americans are opting to claim Social Security benefits earlier than planned, driven by political uncertainty and diminishing trust in government institutions. This trend is reshaping traditional retirement planning and raising concerns among financial experts. Recent data indicates a significant uptick in early Social Security claims. According to a research group called the Urban Institute, an additional 276,000 retirees claimed benefits on their earnings record this fiscal year through April, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year.  Many retirees cite fears about potential policy changes and the future stability of the Social

Retirement on edge: How political uncertainty is forcing Americans to file early
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Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet

Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet

Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet
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Trump: No requests to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but will look at the facts

President Donald Trump said on Friday that no one has asked him to pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs but that he would look at the facts of the hip-hop mogul's case.

Trump: No requests to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but will look at the facts
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Answering your questions about President Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January determined to overturn decades of American policy and build a tariff wall around a U.S. economy that used to be pretty much wide open to foreign products

Answering your questions about President Trump's tariffs
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What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?

The U.S. government’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue

What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?
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US Senator Graham: Senate to work on Russia sanctions bill next week

The U.S.

US Senator Graham: Senate to work on Russia sanctions bill next week
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X marks the spot: Bruised Musk says his young son punched him

A bruised Elon Musk explained away a black eye during a White House appearance on Friday by saying that his 5-year-old son had punched him in

X marks the spot: Bruised Musk says his young son punched him
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Sen. Ernst defends GOP’s proposed changes to Medicaid when pressed at town hall: ‘Well, we all are going to die’

Sen. Ernst defends GOP’s proposed changes to Medicaid when pressed at town hall: ‘Well, we all are going to die’

Sen. Ernst defends GOP’s proposed changes to Medicaid when pressed at town hall: ‘Well, we all are going to die’
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PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

The nation's public television service, PBS, has filed suit against President Donald Trump's executive order that it be stripped of federal funding

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case
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Live updates: Hamas considers Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli strikes kill at least 27

Medics in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 27 people, including women and kids sheltering in a tent

Live updates: Hamas considers Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli strikes kill at least 27
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California opens inquiry into whether Paramount violated state bribery, competition laws, Semafor reports

The California State Senate has opened an inquiry into whether Paramount violated state laws against bribery and unfair competition, Semafor reported on Friday.

California opens inquiry into whether Paramount violated state bribery, competition laws, Semafor reports
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Trump's threat to destroy Iran nuclear sites a clear red line - Fars News

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities is a clear red line and will have severe consequences, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Friday.

Trump's threat to destroy Iran nuclear sites a clear red line - Fars News
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Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced

Former President Joe Biden has delivered the first remarks since he announced he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer, speaking in a steady voice during a somber Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he’s “feeling good.”

Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced
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Trump says China 'violated' agreement on trade talks and he'll stop being 'nice'

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will no longer be “Mr. NICE GUY” with China on trade, declaring in a social media post that the country had broken an agreement with the United States

Trump says China 'violated' agreement on trade talks and he'll stop being 'nice'
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Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits

An upcoming protest in Washington on June 6 isn’t the first time veterans have protested their treatment by the US government. Veterans have been mobilizing and agitating at home since the Civil War.

Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits
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Czech justice minister resigns over a donated bitcoin scandal

Czech Republic Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has resigned from his post over a bitcoin-related scandal

Czech justice minister resigns over a donated bitcoin scandal
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A statue of Stalin is unveiled in the Moscow subway as Russia tries to revive the dictator's legacy

A monument to Josef Stalin has been unveiled in one of Moscow’s busiest subway stations, the latest attempt by Russian authorities to revive the legacy of the brutal Soviet dictator

A statue of Stalin is unveiled in the Moscow subway as Russia tries to revive the dictator's legacy
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Cuba issues verbal warning to top US diplomat in Havana for 'disrespectful conduct'

Cuba`s foreign ministry said on Friday it had issued a verbal warning to the top U.S. diplomat in Havana complaining of behavior it called "intervenionist," the

Cuba issues verbal warning to top US diplomat in Havana for 'disrespectful conduct'
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Trump administration bans agencies from considering race or gender in hiring process

Trump administration bans agencies from considering race or gender in hiring process

Trump administration bans agencies from considering race or gender in hiring process
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Jamie Dimon says China isn’t America’s biggest threat. It’s ‘the enemy within’

Jamie Dimon says China isn’t America’s biggest threat. It’s ‘the enemy within’

Jamie Dimon says China isn’t America’s biggest threat. It’s ‘the enemy within’
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Leonard Leo, who helped Trump win extraordinary power, is now a ‘bad person’ in the president’s eyes

Leonard Leo, who helped Trump win extraordinary power, is now a ‘bad person’ in the president’s eyes

Leonard Leo, who helped Trump win extraordinary power, is now a ‘bad person’ in the president’s eyes
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Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with 'colossal change'

President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with 'colossal change'
Health|Political|US

Joe Biden strikes optimistic tone about cancer diagnosis: ‘We’re going to be able to beat this’

Joe Biden strikes optimistic tone about cancer diagnosis: ‘We’re going to be able to beat this’

Joe Biden strikes optimistic tone about cancer diagnosis: ‘We’re going to be able to beat this’
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Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official

Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official

Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official
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France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid, Macron says

France could harden its position on Israel if it continues to block humanitarian aid to Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, reiterating that Paris was committed

France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid, Macron says
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Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire

Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop

Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire
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America's next top general in Europe will also lead NATO forces, officials say

President Donald Trump will maintain the traditional role of a U.S. general at the helm of NATO, at least for

America's next top general in Europe will also lead NATO forces, officials say
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German minister says future arms deliveries to Israel depend on Gaza situation

Germany will decide whether or not to approve new weapons shipments to Israel based on an assessment of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in

German minister says future arms deliveries to Israel depend on Gaza situation
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Tanzanian politician's lawyers ask UN to declare his detention arbitrary

Lawyers for Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu filed a complaint on Friday to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in a bid to ramp up

Tanzanian politician's lawyers ask UN to declare his detention arbitrary
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Tax bill contains 'sledgehammer' for Trump to retaliate against foreign digital taxes

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Tax bill contains 'sledgehammer' for Trump to retaliate against foreign digital taxes
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Supreme Court allows Trump to suspend deportation protections for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Supreme Court allows Trump to suspend deportation protections for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Supreme Court allows Trump to suspend deportation protections for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela
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Todd Chrisley ‘blessed’ and vows to fight for others in the justice system

Todd Chrisley ‘blessed’ and vows to fight for others in the justice system

Todd Chrisley ‘blessed’ and vows to fight for others in the justice system
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What is a famine and who declares one?

For months, experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine

What is a famine and who declares one?
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US probes effort to impersonate White House chief of staff, WSJ reports

U.S. federal authorities are investigating an effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

US probes effort to impersonate White House chief of staff, WSJ reports
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The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies

The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law
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Illinois has a $770M hole in the transit budget that could leave commuters stranded

The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend without plugging a $770 million hole in the transportation budget

Illinois has a $770M hole in the transit budget that could leave commuters stranded
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US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped

US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far
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Americans aren’t feeling encouraged by Trump’s trade negotiations

Americans aren’t feeling encouraged by Trump’s trade negotiations

Americans aren’t feeling encouraged by Trump’s trade negotiations
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European shares trim gains after Trump comments on China tariffs

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index trimmed its gains on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States.

European shares trim gains after Trump comments on China tariffs
Asia|Australia|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Risk of new nuclear proliferation cycle, Australia's defence minister warns

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will on Saturday highlight the risk of a new cycle of nuclear proliferation in Europe and Asia, driven by China's rapid

Risk of new nuclear proliferation cycle, Australia's defence minister warns
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US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows

The U.S. plan for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages - alive and dead - in the first week,

US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows
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Trump’s tariffs are under threat, but ports aren’t seeing a big rebound yet. That’s bad news for prices

Trump’s tariffs are under threat, but ports aren’t seeing a big rebound yet. That’s bad news for prices

Trump’s tariffs are under threat, but ports aren’t seeing a big rebound yet. That’s bad news for prices
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Trump administration took action against China due to frustration on trade talks, officials say

Trump administration took action against China due to frustration on trade talks, officials say

Trump administration took action against China due to frustration on trade talks, officials say
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Maryland's Wes Moore says he's not running for president but high-profile stops keep chatter alive

Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has been saying for months that he doesn't plan to run for president in 2028

Maryland's Wes Moore says he's not running for president but high-profile stops keep chatter alive
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Leadership shakeups at agency tasked with carrying out Trump's mass deportations agenda

A staff reorganization is underway at the agency carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign

Leadership shakeups at agency tasked with carrying out Trump's mass deportations agenda
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump agreed not to pardon kidnapping plotters

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump agreed not to pardon kidnapping plotters

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump agreed not to pardon kidnapping plotters
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German labour office fears 12-billion-euro shortfall by 2029 amid rising unemployment

Germany's labour office foresees a shortfall of 11.9 billion euros ($13.48 billion) by 2029 amid rising unemployment that may have to be plugged with government loans, the agency

German labour office fears 12-billion-euro shortfall by 2029 amid rising unemployment
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Ukraine needs 500 million euros to rebuild critical port facilities damaged by Russia

Ukraine needs an initial 500 million euros ($566 million) to rebuild the most important infrastructure facilities at its Black Sea ports destroyed by constant Russian missile and

Ukraine needs 500 million euros to rebuild critical port facilities damaged by Russia
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Ukraine says it's ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin's terms

A Ukraine presidential adviser says Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday but insists that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the war

Ukraine says it's ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin's terms
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Trump calls Musk "terrific" and announces press conference with him Friday

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Trump calls Musk "terrific" and announces press conference with him Friday
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Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over claim he sanctioned killing

Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has won a libel suit against the BBC over a claim he authorized the killing of an informant

Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over claim he sanctioned killing
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Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says

India will use the firepower of its navy in response to any future aggression by Pakistan, India's defence minister said on Friday, weeks after the fiercest fighting in decades

Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says
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Musk said he was chainsawing government spending. It was more like a trim

Elon Musk once famously wielded a chainsaw on stage in a theatrical demonstration of his effort to drastically cut U.S.

Musk said he was chainsawing government spending. It was more like a trim
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Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian government forces since Assad's fall

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two attacks in southern Syria

Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian government forces since Assad's fall
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Serbia says it will investigate Russian accusations that it ships arms to Ukraine

Serbia and Russia will jointly investigate how Serbia-made ammunition reached Ukraine, President Aleksandar Vucic said, after Moscow accused Belgrade of exporting arms to the

Serbia says it will investigate Russian accusations that it ships arms to Ukraine
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Foreign companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs

Some non-U.S. companies have said they are looking at expanding their presence or setting up shop in the United States to mitigate the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Foreign companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs
Asia|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korean presidential frontrunner proposes revising constitution on martial law

South Korea's left-wing presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung on Friday proposed amending the constitution to make it more difficult to impose martial law, aiming to

South Korean presidential frontrunner proposes revising constitution on martial law
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New Zealand hails 'breakthrough' in trade talks with India, but no timeline for deal

New Zealand’s deputy prime minister says that talks over a free trade agreement between his country and India were ongoing

New Zealand hails 'breakthrough' in trade talks with India, but no timeline for deal
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EU trade chief says he held another call with US's Lutnick

European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday that he had held another call with U.S.

EU trade chief says he held another call with US's Lutnick
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NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation

New Zealand is seeking to expand Asia-Pacific military deployments in its quest to show it was now "pulling our weight" with increased spending on its armed forces,

NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation
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South Korea's presidential election set to reshape policies for key U.S. ally

South Korean liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win next week's snap presidential election, a result that could reorient a major U.S. ally on policies

South Korea's presidential election set to reshape policies for key U.S. ally
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US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence

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US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence
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Trump aims to exceed first term's weapons sales to Taiwan, officials say

The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as part

Trump aims to exceed first term's weapons sales to Taiwan, officials say
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Trump envoy says Russian concern over NATO enlargement is fair

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Trump envoy says Russian concern over NATO enlargement is fair
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Human rights groups challenge Hungary's anti-Pride law in court

Five human rights groups including Amnesty International challenged in court Hungary's legislation that created a legal basis for police to ban Pride marches by the LGBTQ community

Human rights groups challenge Hungary's anti-Pride law in court
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Appeals court pauses ruling that blocked Trump’s tariffs

Appeals court pauses ruling that blocked Trump’s tariffs

Appeals court pauses ruling that blocked Trump’s tariffs
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Trump pardons former New York lawmaker Michael Grimm

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a full pardon for former U.S.

Trump pardons former New York lawmaker Michael Grimm
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New Zealand's interest rates in neutral zone, data to decide next move, central bank official says

New Zealand's interest rates are in the 2.5%-3.5% neutral band, with past policy easing yet to flow through to the economy to make future moves more dependent on how the economy

New Zealand's interest rates in neutral zone, data to decide next move, central bank official says
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Trump summons Fed's Powell, tells him he's making a mistake on rates

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Trump summons Fed's Powell, tells him he's making a mistake on rates
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Performers and opera lovers see 'The Central Park Five' as a show of resistance against Trump

As Detroit Opera officials made plans last fall to bring a production based on the Central Park Five to their 2025 lineup, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump loomed large and just off stage

Performers and opera lovers see 'The Central Park Five' as a show of resistance against Trump
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Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69

Bernard Kerik, who served as New York City’s police commissioner on 9/11 and later pleaded guilty to tax fraud before being pardoned, has died

Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69
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Detective assigned to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail allegedly dropped off victim in crypto kidnapping case, sources say

Detective assigned to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail allegedly dropped off victim in crypto kidnapping case, sources say

Detective assigned to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail allegedly dropped off victim in crypto kidnapping case, sources say
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Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and NYPD commissioner during 9/11, dies at 69

Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and NYPD commissioner during 9/11, dies at 69

Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and NYPD commissioner during 9/11, dies at 69
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Trump says court ruling on tariffs was wrong, hopes Supreme Court will reverse it

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Trump says court ruling on tariffs was wrong, hopes Supreme Court will reverse it
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Trump administration considers allowing tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days, WSJ reports

President Donald Trump's administration is considering a stopgap effort to impose tariffs on large parts of the global economy under an existing law that includes language allowing for

Trump administration considers allowing tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days, WSJ reports
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New Zealand PM condemns 'dumb' viral rugby tackle challenge after teen death

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined the condemnation of the "run it straight" rugby tackle challenge that has gone viral on social media after a teenager died from a

New Zealand PM condemns 'dumb' viral rugby tackle challenge after teen death
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Ford head says GOP tax bill provision could 'imperil' battery factory

Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford on Thursday sounded the alarm over the potential for the U.S. government to eliminate production tax

Ford head says GOP tax bill provision could 'imperil' battery factory
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What else can Trump do on global tariffs after US court ruling?

A U.S. trade court blocked most of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a sweeping ruling on Wednesday that found the president had overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-

What else can Trump do on global tariffs after US court ruling?
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Israel accepts a US proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire and Hamas gives a cool response

The White House says Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas

Israel accepts a US proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire and Hamas gives a cool response
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Witnesses in Gaza describe more chaos at food distribution sites

Chaos erupted again as tens of thousands of desperate Palestinians tried to collect food from distribution sites in the Gaza Strip run by a new U.S.- and Israeli-backed foundation

Witnesses in Gaza describe more chaos at food distribution sites
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South Korean presidential election roiled by coffee beans, Chanel bags and room salon

South Korea’s presidential race has devolved into personal attacks and petty disputes, drowning out meaningful policy debate after Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his martial law fiasco

South Korean presidential election roiled by coffee beans, Chanel bags and room salon
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US-China tariff talks 'a bit stalled,' needs Trump, Xi input, Bessent says

U.S. trade talks with China are "a bit stalled" and getting a deal over the finish line will likely need the direct involvement of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping,

US-China tariff talks 'a bit stalled,' needs Trump, Xi input, Bessent says
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Puerto Rico governor pledges to improve island's crumbling power grid after repeated outages

Puerto Rico’s governor has pledged to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected as anger intensifies over chronic power outages and an increase in cost-of-living expenses

Puerto Rico governor pledges to improve island's crumbling power grid after repeated outages
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White House grapples with whiplash legal rulings hitting heart of Trump’s economic agenda

White House grapples with whiplash legal rulings hitting heart of Trump’s economic agenda

White House grapples with whiplash legal rulings hitting heart of Trump’s economic agenda
Education|Environment|Political|World

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, preserver of Virginia history and grandson of 10th US president, dies at 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler died on Sunday

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, preserver of Virginia history and grandson of 10th US president, dies at 96
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The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threat

Frayed by tariff wars and political battles, the academic tie between the U.S. and China is now facing its greatest threat yet as the Trump administration promises to revoke visas for an unknown number of Chinese students and tighten future visa screening

The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threat
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At UN, US says Russia's Putin should take Ukraine ceasefire deal

The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that its proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine was "Russia's best possible outcome"

At UN, US says Russia's Putin should take Ukraine ceasefire deal
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US court blocks most Trump tariffs, says president exceeded his authority

A U.S. trade court blocked most of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a sweeping ruling on Wednesday that found the president overstepped

US court blocks most Trump tariffs, says president exceeded his authority
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US and allies accuse North Korea and Russia of flagrantly violating UN sanctions in military deals

The United States and 10 allies say the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N. sanctions and has helped Moscow increase its missile strikes on Ukrainian cities

US and allies accuse North Korea and Russia of flagrantly violating UN sanctions in military deals
Business|Economy|Health|Political

CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy benefit managers

CVS and Express Scripts are asking a federal judge to block an Arkansas law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in the state

CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy benefit managers
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish foreign minister discusses ceasefire efforts with Hamas, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday discussed the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza in a phone call with officials from Palestinian militant group Hamas'

Turkish foreign minister discusses ceasefire efforts with Hamas, source says
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Kristi Noem said a migrant threatened to kill Trump. Investigators think he was set up

Exclusive: Kristi Noem said a migrant threatened to kill Trump. Investigators think he was set up

Exclusive: Kristi Noem said a migrant threatened to kill Trump. Investigators think he was set up
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US will not tolerate Chinese 'exploitation' of universities, theft of research, says State Dept

The United States will not tolerate "exploitation" of American universities by the Chinese Communist Party or theft of U.S. research and intellectual

US will not tolerate Chinese 'exploitation' of universities, theft of research, says State Dept
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If trade court ruling stands, Trump seen shifting to other options for tariff assault

President Donald Trump's global tariff assault may be slowed but won't be stopped by court rulings that may ultimately force a shift to other legal authorities for his

If trade court ruling stands, Trump seen shifting to other options for tariff assault
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Trump's big plans on trade and more run up against laws of political gravity, separation of powers

President Donald Trump’s big plans on trade, deportations and more are running up against the laws of political gravity and the separation of powers

Trump's big plans on trade and more run up against laws of political gravity, separation of powers
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Erdogan says Russia's proposal for Istanbul talks heightens hope for peace

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's proposal to hold another round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 had heightened Ankara's hopes for peace.

Erdogan says Russia's proposal for Istanbul talks heightens hope for peace
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Portugal's president invites caretaker PM to lead new government

Portugal's president named Luis Montenegro, head of the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) that won a snap national election on May 18, as the prime minister on Thursday and

Portugal's president invites caretaker PM to lead new government
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Trump tariff setback could hasten US debt ceiling deadline, says Barclays

A court ruling blocking most of U.S.

Trump tariff setback could hasten US debt ceiling deadline, says Barclays
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Trump administration ousts top ICE officials amid migrant arrest push

The Trump administration is removing two senior immigration enforcement officials as the White House is demanding a sharp increase in arrests of migrants in the U.S

Trump administration ousts top ICE officials amid migrant arrest push
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Canadian PM Carney speaks with Saudi's bin Salman

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, according to a statement from Carney's office.

Canadian PM Carney speaks with Saudi's bin Salman
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UN may cut staff by 20%, internal memo says

The United Nations Secretariat is preparing to cut its $3.7 billion budget by 20% and slash about 6,900 jobs, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

UN may cut staff by 20%, internal memo says
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Three suspects detained for storming Libya's state oil firm, attorney general says

Three suspects have been detained for allegedly storming the Libyan state oil firm's headquarters in Tripoli, the country's attorney general said on Thursday, a day after its rival

Three suspects detained for storming Libya's state oil firm, attorney general says
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Trump administration bans use of race, sex data in federal hiring

The Trump administration told federal agencies on Thursday to halt the use of statistics on race, sex, ethnicity or national origin in the hiring process, marking its latest

Trump administration bans use of race, sex data in federal hiring
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Man who says far-right content led him to threaten election officials is sentenced to 3 years

A man who blamed exposure to far-right extremist content for leading him to threaten Democratic election officials in Colorado and Arizona has been sentenced to three years in prison

Man who says far-right content led him to threaten election officials is sentenced to 3 years
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration reverses planned closures of 3 dozen US mine safety offices

The Trump administration is dropping plans to terminate leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration

Trump administration reverses planned closures of 3 dozen US mine safety offices
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government

An information technology specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency has been charged with attempting to transmit classified information to a representative of a foreign government

US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration increases pressure on 'sanctuary jurisdictions' with public listing

The Department of Homeland Security is putting hundreds of “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the country on notice

Trump administration increases pressure on 'sanctuary jurisdictions' with public listing
Health|Political|Science

White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report

The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report
Business|Education|Election|Environment|Political

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says willingness to take a 'few punches' makes an effective leader

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer touted her accomplishments as Michigan's governor as she passes the midpoint of her second term and is continuously floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says willingness to take a 'few punches' makes an effective leader
Arts|Europe|Political|World

Milan's La Scala theatre fires usher who shouted 'Free Palestine' at gala event

Milan's famed La Scala opera house has fired one of its ushers after she shouted a pro-Palestinian slogan at a gala event attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier this month,

Milan's La Scala theatre fires usher who shouted 'Free Palestine' at gala event
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy calls Council of Europe 'shameful' after warning on police racism

Italy lashed out at the Council of Europe on Thursday and defended its police after the European human rights body named Italy among countries where racist conduct among law enforcers

Italy calls Council of Europe 'shameful' after warning on police racism
Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel accepts Witkoff's new Gaza truce proposal, media report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told families of hostages held in Gaza that Israel has accepted a new ceasefire proposal presented by U.S.

Netanyahu says Israel accepts Witkoff's new Gaza truce proposal, media report
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Japan says nationals detained in Cambodia in joint battle on fraud

Cambodian authorities have said they detained some Japanese nationals in a joint effort to crack down on fraud centres in Cambodia, a Japanese government spokesperson said on Thursday

Japan says nationals detained in Cambodia in joint battle on fraud
Election|Political|US

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces run for US Senate

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced he's running for the U.S. Senate

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces run for US Senate
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Many US families depend on immigrant nannies. Trump’s policies could upend that

Many US families depend on immigrant nannies. Trump’s policies could upend that

Many US families depend on immigrant nannies. Trump’s policies could upend that
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff

The State Department has notified Congress of an updated reorganization of the massive agency

State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff
Europe|Political|World

King Charles tells Canada it faces 'critical moment' as Trump pushes 51st state claim

King Charles III delivered the ceremonial Speech from the Throne in the Canadian Senate. The address marks only the second time in Canadian history that the reigning sovereign has opened parliament, and the third time that the British monarch has delivered the address.

King Charles tells Canada it faces 'critical moment' as Trump pushes 51st state claim
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Rubio lays out detailed plan to restructure State Department to focus on Trump’s priorities

Rubio lays out detailed plan to restructure State Department to focus on Trump’s priorities

Rubio lays out detailed plan to restructure State Department to focus on Trump’s priorities
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What is the Court of International Trade? And why can it strike down Trump's tariffs?

A little-known federal court threw a giant monkey wrench into a foundational part of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda by striking down most of the sweeping tariffs he has imposed since taking office

What is the Court of International Trade? And why can it strike down Trump's tariffs?
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Trump met with Jerome Powell today to scold him about rates. Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics

Trump met with Jerome Powell today to scold him about rates. Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics

Trump met with Jerome Powell today to scold him about rates. Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics
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Japan PM Ishiba, Trump exchange views on tariffs over phone

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he exchanged views on tariff issues with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Thursday.

Japan PM Ishiba, Trump exchange views on tariffs over phone
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Portugal's far-right Chega becomes main opposition party

Portugal's far-right, anti-establishment party Chega overtook the centre-left Socialists to become the main opposition party for the first time on Wednesday after the final tally of

Portugal's far-right Chega becomes main opposition party
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Thailand drops royal insult case against American academic

A royal insult prosecution against an American scholar in Thailand that raised concerns in the U.S. government has been dropped, his lawyer said on Thursday, as authorities

Thailand drops royal insult case against American academic
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Poland’s ruling party candidate narrowly leads opinion poll ahead of Sunday vote

The candidate from Poland's ruling Civic Coalition (KO), Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, leads nationalist Karol Nawrocki in popularity ahead of Sunday's second round of the

Poland’s ruling party candidate narrowly leads opinion poll ahead of Sunday vote
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US flag raised in Damascus, envoy says Syria-Israel peace is possible

The United States' newly-appointed Syria envoy said he believed peace between Syria and Israel was achievable as he made his first trip to Damascus on Thursday,

US flag raised in Damascus, envoy says Syria-Israel peace is possible
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Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades

Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades

Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades
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Long-shuttered US ambassador's residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria

The U.S. flag has been hoisted outside of the long-shuttered ambassador’s residence in Damascus

Long-shuttered US ambassador's residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria
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Tributes to acclaimed African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died at 87

Africans are remembering the work of acclaimed author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, following his death in the U.S. They recall Ngũgĩ’s criticism of an autocratic administration, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in the 1970s

Tributes to acclaimed African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died at 87
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Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond

Democratic and Republican candidates for New Jersey's primary for governor are offering a glimpse of where the general election campaign could go

Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond
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US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard

The Trump administration signaled on Thursday it might back off plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students because of several concerns, including

US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard
Asia|Political|World

Nepal's royalists demand restoration of monarchy dumped 17 years ago

Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king rallied in the capital Kathmandu on Thursday, calling for the restoration of the constitutional monarchy that was

Nepal's royalists demand restoration of monarchy dumped 17 years ago
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Namibia honours victims of colonial genocide as reparation calls grow

Namibia honoured the victims of mass killings during German colonial rule with an inaugural memorial day on Wednesday, as politicians and affected communities

Namibia honours victims of colonial genocide as reparation calls grow
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UK PM Starmer warns Farage's 'fantasy' fiscal plans would crash the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Thursday that Nigel Farage would crash the economy if his Reform UK party ever won power, describing the tax and

UK PM Starmer warns Farage's 'fantasy' fiscal plans would crash the economy
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Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed determination to defend rules-based, free and multilateral trade systems and work to expand the main Asia-Pacific trade group at a time of tension over U.S. tariffs

Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group
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Most LGBTQ+ adults feel Americans don't accept transgender people, Pew poll finds

LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. see lower social acceptance for transgender people than those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual, a new Pew Research Center poll found

Most LGBTQ+ adults feel Americans don't accept transgender people, Pew poll finds
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US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South Korea

The U.S. is not ruling out a reduction in forces deployed to South Korea as the Trump administration determines what presence it needs in the region to best counter China

US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South Korea
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Hungary's Orban backs Polish nationalist presidential candidate Nawrocki at CPAC

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban championed Polish nationalist presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki at the CPAC Hungary conference on Thursday and announced a "patriotic plan

Hungary's Orban backs Polish nationalist presidential candidate Nawrocki at CPAC
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Nigeria's Tinubu touts economic gains at mid-term but inflation and insecurity persist

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday marked his second anniversary in office by declaring that his economic reforms were working, but international bodies have

Nigeria's Tinubu touts economic gains at mid-term but inflation and insecurity persist
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Thai and Cambodian armies agree to seek peaceful solutions at disputed border after deadly clash

The army chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed for a mutual withdrawal from the disputed border area where a brief clash a day earlier killed one Cambodian soldier

Thai and Cambodian armies agree to seek peaceful solutions at disputed border after deadly clash
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Trump issues series of pardons for politicians, a union leader and a rapper

President Donald Trump has issued a new series of pardons, awarding them to a former New York congressman, a Connecticut governor, a rapper known as “NBA YoungBoy,” a labor union leader and a onetime Army officer who flouted safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic

Trump issues series of pardons for politicians, a union leader and a rapper
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Pressure mounting on reluctant Trump to impose sanctions on Russia

Some Republicans in Congress and White House advisers are urging U.S.

Pressure mounting on reluctant Trump to impose sanctions on Russia
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China's defence minister Dong Jun to skip major Asian security summit

China's defence minister Dong Jun will skip a major Asian security forum this weekend at which U.S.

China's defence minister Dong Jun to skip major Asian security summit
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Republicans seek to cement Trump’s immigration legacy in sweeping bill

A sweeping tax and spending bill passed by the U.S.

Republicans seek to cement Trump’s immigration legacy in sweeping bill
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Tens of thousands demonstrate in Nepal seeking restoration of ousted monarchy

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the abolished monarchy be restored and the former king be made the head of state of the Himalayan nation demonstrated in Nepal's capital

Tens of thousands demonstrate in Nepal seeking restoration of ousted monarchy
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Kremlin says Ukraine has yet to answer Russian proposal for June 2 talks

The Kremlin said on Thursday it was still waiting for a response from Ukraine on Russia's proposal to hold the next round of peace talks in Istanbul on June 2 to begin discussions on

Kremlin says Ukraine has yet to answer Russian proposal for June 2 talks
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Erdogan says Kurdish SDF 'stalling' despite integration deal with Damascus

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the Kurdish-dominated and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were using "stalling tactics" despite an agreement with the new Syrian

Erdogan says Kurdish SDF 'stalling' despite integration deal with Damascus
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Trump's tax and spending bill would raise some tariffs as well

The massive tax and spending bill that has passed the House of Representatives would also further another priority of President Donald Trump: higher tariffs.

Trump's tax and spending bill would raise some tariffs as well
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In riposte to Vance, Germany's Merz says Europe stands for freedom

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Europe was prepared to fight if necessary for its core values of freedom and democracy, in an

In riposte to Vance, Germany's Merz says Europe stands for freedom
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Ursula von der Leyen honored with award for contributions to European unity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received the International Charlemagne Prize

Ursula von der Leyen honored with award for contributions to European unity
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Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace

South Carolina Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews says she’s running against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace
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Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says

Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says

Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says
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WFP says 'hordes of hungry people' broke into Gaza warehouse in deadly incident

The United Nations World Food Programme said "hordes of hungry people" broke into one of the agency's warehouses in central Gaza on Wednesday and initial reports indicated

WFP says 'hordes of hungry people' broke into Gaza warehouse in deadly incident
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Lauren Fox explains how Mike Johnson and Trump were able to pass major bill in the House

House Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, marking a stunning victory for both Johnson and Trump after the bill appeared doomed just days earlier.

Lauren Fox explains how Mike Johnson and Trump were able to pass major bill in the House
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South Korea delivers dovish cut ahead of snap election

South Korea's central bank cut interest rates for a fourth time in its current easing cycle on Thursday to support an economic recovery clouded by U.S.

South Korea delivers dovish cut ahead of snap election
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Australia's defence minister Marles to meet US, Japan counterparts

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will meet with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts at an Asian security forum in Singapore, the first trilateral talks

Australia's defence minister Marles to meet US, Japan counterparts
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Caves and other mountain hideouts are being searched for fugitive known as 'Devil in the Ozarks'

There are plenty of hideouts in the rugged terrain of the Ozark Mountains where searchers are hunting for a convicted former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks.”

Caves and other mountain hideouts are being searched for fugitive known as 'Devil in the Ozarks'
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Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China
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Trump to float new Gaza ceasefire terms soon, aide says

The Trump administration plans to finalize as soon as Wednesday a new written agreement that may form the basis for a potential Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, a

Trump to float new Gaza ceasefire terms soon, aide says
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Trump expresses hesitation on imposing new sanctions on Russia

U.S.

Trump expresses hesitation on imposing new sanctions on Russia
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Italy's Meloni will host Macron in Rome on June 3, her office says

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Rome on June 3, Meloni's office said on Wednesday.

Italy's Meloni will host Macron in Rome on June 3, her office says
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Lavrov tells Rubio of preparations for new round of Russia-Ukraine talks, foreign ministry says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to U.S.

Lavrov tells Rubio of preparations for new round of Russia-Ukraine talks, foreign ministry says
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Democrat Warren raises concerns that US tariff deals will favor Big Tech over workers

Democratic U.S.

Democrat Warren raises concerns that US tariff deals will favor Big Tech over workers
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US to end use of race, gender in highway, transit contracts

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will end the U.S.

US to end use of race, gender in highway, transit contracts
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South Korea presidential hopeful Kim turned from activist to right-wing maverick

South Korea's conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo came to prominence as a maverick right-wing politician but it was only the latest metamorphosis in a life

South Korea presidential hopeful Kim turned from activist to right-wing maverick
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US judge blocks Trump from suspending Biden-era migrant 'parole' programs

A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to resume processing applications from migrants seeking work permits or more lasting

US judge blocks Trump from suspending Biden-era migrant 'parole' programs
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US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut

U.S.

US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut
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Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence

Poland’s presidential election has come down to a stark ideological choice: a liberal pro-European mayor versus a staunch nationalist conservative

Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence
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Israeli government hits back as international pressure over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government hit back at growing international pressure over the war in Gaza on Wednesday, amid deepening signs of

Israeli government hits back as international pressure over Gaza mounts
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Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, Iranian sources say

Iran may pause uranium enrichment if the U.S. releases frozen Iranian funds and recognises Tehran's right to refine uranium for civilian use under a "

Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, Iranian sources say
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Brazil's debt issuance cost rises to highest level in more than eight years

The average cost of Brazil's domestic debt issuance rose to the highest level in more than eight years, Treasury data showed on Wednesday, as elevated interest rates and persistent

Brazil's debt issuance cost rises to highest level in more than eight years
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Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war rises

The Nordic nations are embracing the concept of total defense, mobilizing the whole of society to defend against military and non-military threats, including asking ordinary people to have enough food and water stored for seven days

Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war rises
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Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy, who was sentenced for gun-related charges

Louisiana rap artist NBA YoungBoy has been pardoned by President Donald Trump

Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy, who was sentenced for gun-related charges
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Trump says he will negotiate tax bill amid Musk's criticism

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to negotiate aspects of the "big, beautiful" tax bill, expressing dissatisfaction with

Trump says he will negotiate tax bill amid Musk's criticism
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Trump again criticizes Putin as Ukraine war heats up

U.S.

Trump again criticizes Putin as Ukraine war heats up
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Elon Musk says his time in the Trump administration has ‘come to an end’

Elon Musk says his time in the Trump administration has ‘come to an end’

Elon Musk says his time in the Trump administration has ‘come to an end’
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Arizona's rural groundwater deal stalls as legislative session nears end

Attempts to regulate groundwater in rural Arizona have stalled in the Legislature

Arizona's rural groundwater deal stalls as legislative session nears end
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Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
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HHS cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu vaccine

HHS cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu vaccine

HHS cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu vaccine
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Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other cases

Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other cases

Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other cases
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Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations on their range and targets

Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia
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In Trump’s telling, a resolution in Ukraine is always two weeks away

In Trump’s telling, a resolution in Ukraine is always two weeks away

In Trump’s telling, a resolution in Ukraine is always two weeks away
Crime|Political|US

Trump issues slew of pardons, including to former New York congressman Michael Grimm

Trump issues slew of pardons, including to former New York congressman Michael Grimm

Trump issues slew of pardons, including to former New York congressman Michael Grimm
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Ex-Trump defense lawyer Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, is picked to be federal judge

President Donald Trump says he's nominating his former criminal defense lawyer Emil Bove to become a federal appeals court judge

Ex-Trump defense lawyer Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, is picked to be federal judge
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Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico

The Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man who was deported to Mexico over his fears of being harmed there

Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico
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California changed rules for a track-and-field meet after a trans athlete’s success. What to know

California is opening up its track-and-field championship to more girls after a transgender athlete drew controversy for qualifying for the meet

California changed rules for a track-and-field meet after a trans athlete’s success. What to know
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The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos

A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law

The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos
Health|Political|Science

Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim

Utah Republicans passed a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in 2023 and argued it was needed to protect vulnerable kids from treatments that could cause long-term harm

Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim
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217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families

Releases of immigrant children in U.S. custody have slowed dramatically since the Trump administration increased vetting of people seeking to take care of them

217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|World

He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prison

He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prison

He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prison
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Ex-Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who resigned amid a corruption scandal, pardoned by Trump

Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, whose promising political career was upended by a corruption scandal, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump

Ex-Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who resigned amid a corruption scandal, pardoned by Trump
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Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional

A federal judge said the Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil because of his pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University was likely unconstitutional

Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional
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Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report gifts

A labor union leader who pleaded guilty to failing to report gifts from an advertising firm has been pardoned by President Donald Trump on the eve of his sentencing

Trump pardons a labor union leader on the eve of sentencing for failing to report gifts
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Hundreds of starving Palestinians storm Gaza food warehouse in deadly incident, says UN agency

Hundreds of starving Palestinians storm Gaza food warehouse in deadly incident, says UN agency

Hundreds of starving Palestinians storm Gaza food warehouse in deadly incident, says UN agency
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Ed Martin, in his new role after US attorney nomination fizzled, is reaching out to witnesses in DOJ weaponization probes

Ed Martin, in his new role after US attorney nomination fizzled, is reaching out to witnesses in DOJ weaponization probes

Ed Martin, in his new role after US attorney nomination fizzled, is reaching out to witnesses in DOJ weaponization probes
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Harvard commencement clouded by fears and uncertainty in battle with Trump

Harvard commencement clouded by fears and uncertainty in battle with Trump

Harvard commencement clouded by fears and uncertainty in battle with Trump
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Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired

A group of roughly 80 fired federal employees are appealing their terminations to an administrative body in charge of protecting the rights of federal employees from partisan political practices

Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired
Business|Crime|Political|US

Trump pardons former NY Rep. Michael Grimm after tax fraud conviction

President Donald Trump has pardoned former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress after a tax fraud conviction

Trump pardons former NY Rep. Michael Grimm after tax fraud conviction
Crime|Political|US|World

Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE courthouse arrests in San Francisco

Immigrant rights advocates rallied outside San Francisco’s immigration court to condemn the Trump administration’s latest deportation tactics

Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE courthouse arrests in San Francisco
Education|Environment|Health|Political

Proposed tiny home to help homeless stirs controversy

Proposed tiny home to help homeless stirs controversy

Proposed tiny home to help homeless stirs controversy
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Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director

A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing and replacing the director of the U.S. Copyright Office

Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director
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Jewish congressman shares emotional message against political violence in wake of fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers

Jewish congressman shares emotional message against political violence in wake of fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers

Jewish congressman shares emotional message against political violence in wake of fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers
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Trump rejects claim he's 'chickening out' on tariffs just because he keeps changing rates

President Donald Trump wants the world to know he’s no “chicken” just because he’s repeatedly backed off high tariff threats

Trump rejects claim he's 'chickening out' on tariffs just because he keeps changing rates
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House speaker says GOP ‘eager and ready’ to enact DOGE cuts as White House expected to send request to Congress next week

House speaker says GOP ‘eager and ready’ to enact DOGE cuts as White House expected to send request to Congress next week

House speaker says GOP ‘eager and ready’ to enact DOGE cuts as White House expected to send request to Congress next week
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Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us their lists"

Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us their lists"

Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us their lists"
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Mohammed Sinwar, head of Hamas' armed wing, has been killed, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the man believed to be the head of Hamas’ armed wing, Mohammed Sinwar, has been killed, apparently confirming his death in a recent strike in the Gaza Strip

Mohammed Sinwar, head of Hamas' armed wing, has been killed, Netanyahu says
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Maryland judge denies request to allow fired federal employees to work during pending lawsuit

Maryland judge denies request to allow fired federal employees to work during pending lawsuit

Maryland judge denies request to allow fired federal employees to work during pending lawsuit
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Michigan court ends effort to sue Oxford school staff over 2021 mass shooting

The Michigan Supreme Court had dismissed appeals by families of students killed or wounded at Oxford High School in 2021

Michigan court ends effort to sue Oxford school staff over 2021 mass shooting
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South Dakota tribe declares state of emergency over crime

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is declaring a state of emergency on its reservation

South Dakota tribe declares state of emergency over crime
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Trump pardons reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley

President Donald Trump has signed full pardons for imprisoned reality show couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in 2022 for a conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million, according to a White House official. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.

Trump pardons reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Deadly DUI bill stalls in the Senate as community keeps pushing for increased penalties

Deadly DUI bill stalls in the Senate as community keeps pushing for increased penalties

Deadly DUI bill stalls in the Senate as community keeps pushing for increased penalties
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Elon Musk says Trump’s agenda bill ‘undermines’ DOGE mission

Elon Musk says Trump’s agenda bill ‘undermines’ DOGE mission

Elon Musk says Trump’s agenda bill ‘undermines’ DOGE mission
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles

Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles

Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles
Education|Health|Political|Sports

California changes high school track and field championship rules amid Trump threats over trans athletes

California changes high school track and field championship rules amid Trump threats over trans athletes

California changes high school track and field championship rules amid Trump threats over trans athletes
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Planned Parenthood halts abortions in Kansas City and Missouri after state Supreme Court ruling

Planned Parenthood halts abortions in Kansas City and Missouri after state Supreme Court ruling

Planned Parenthood halts abortions in Kansas City and Missouri after state Supreme Court ruling
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'He is just an evil man': A sister's grief and trauma reopened after Grant Hardin's escape

'He is just an evil man': A sister's grief and trauma reopened after Grant Hardin's escape

'He is just an evil man': A sister's grief and trauma reopened after Grant Hardin's escape
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Poland's pro-European course is at stake in presidential election run-off

Poland holds a presidential election run-off on Sunday, with the ruling party's candidate, liberal Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, facing nationalist Karol Nawrocki, in a vote

Poland's pro-European course is at stake in presidential election run-off
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's defence minister had call with Russian negotiator

Ukraine's defence minister recently had a call with the head of the Russian delegation in the Istanbul talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, in order to discuss the

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's defence minister had call with Russian negotiator
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza war testing Germany's long unconditional commitment to Israel

A photograph of Zikim Beach in southwestern Israel near Gaza, attacked by Hamas militants in boats in both the 2014 and current Gaza wars, hangs

Gaza war testing Germany's long unconditional commitment to Israel
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Jihadist violence and coups test West Africa ECOWAS bloc at 50

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) faces growing threats of terrorism, climate change, military coups, and poverty, its most senior official said on Wednesday as

Jihadist violence and coups test West Africa ECOWAS bloc at 50
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Two Birmingham organizations helping homeless population find shelter, emergency beds

Two Birmingham organizations helping homeless population find shelter, emergency beds

Two Birmingham organizations helping homeless population find shelter, emergency beds
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John Bolton thinks this might be what motivated Trump to speak out against Putin

CNN's Kaitlan Collins speaks with former Trump national security adviser John Bolton about President Donald Trump's reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest moves in the war in Ukraine.

John Bolton thinks this might be what motivated Trump to speak out against Putin
Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel killed elusive Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in recent Gaza strike

Netanyahu says Israel killed elusive Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in recent Gaza strike

Netanyahu says Israel killed elusive Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in recent Gaza strike
Education|Health|Political

Texas bill awaiting governor's signature could ease vaccine exemptions

Texas bill awaiting governor's signature could ease vaccine exemptions

Texas bill awaiting governor's signature could ease vaccine exemptions
Europe|Political|World

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist

Poles vote in a closely fought presidential election run-off on Sunday that pits the centrist, pro-European ruling party's candidate against a nationalist

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist
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Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 2 essential reads

A campaign hat and a partisan speech are unusual in a military setting in the United States.

Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 2 essential reads
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A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE

A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit that accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency of illegally accessing government data systems, canceling government contracts and firing federal employees

A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE
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DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules

DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules

DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
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Top Kremlin aide says Trump ‘not sufficiently informed’ about Ukraine after US president lashes out at Putin

Top Kremlin aide says Trump ‘not sufficiently informed’ about Ukraine after US president lashes out at Putin

Top Kremlin aide says Trump ‘not sufficiently informed’ about Ukraine after US president lashes out at Putin
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French taxi protests test PM's budget-cutting resolve

French taxi drivers are protesting regularly over proposed government cuts to cash for ferrying patients to and from medical appointments, highlighting the challenge

French taxi protests test PM's budget-cutting resolve
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Ukraine protests to IAEA over Russia building power lines to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine has protested to the international atomic energy watchdog about reports that Russia is building power lines to connect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to its own grid, a

Ukraine protests to IAEA over Russia building power lines to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine reaches defence sector accords with Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine and Germany had reached new agreements on defence sector investments.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine reaches defence sector accords with Germany
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Merz says Ukraine, Germany to jointly produce long-range missiles

Germany and Ukraine aim to jointly develop the industrial production of long-range missiles, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday as

Merz says Ukraine, Germany to jointly produce long-range missiles
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Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says

Greece has prepared legislation that will introduce tougher penalties for rejected asylum seekers and speed up returns to their home countries, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says
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GAZA: CHAOS ERUPTS ON 1ST DAY OF US-BACKED AID DISTRIBUTION (4AET)

Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger

GAZA: CHAOS ERUPTS ON 1ST DAY OF US-BACKED AID DISTRIBUTION (4AET)
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Italy Finance Minister says could quit as government splits on UniCredit

Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday he would resign if he were overruled on "golden power" conditions the government has

Italy Finance Minister says could quit as government splits on UniCredit
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ECB's Lagarde determined to complete her term, spokesperson says

Christine Lagarde is determined to complete her eight-year term as president of the European Central Bank, the ECB said on Wednesday after the Financial Times reported that she

ECB's Lagarde determined to complete her term, spokesperson says
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Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans

The recent spate of executive orders around sex and gender impact nonbinary Americans, as well as trans Americans who identify as a man or a woman.

Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans
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Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, 'Stand'

Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech from last month into an upcoming book

Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, 'Stand'
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Iran hangs a man convicted of spying for Israel

Iranian state media are reporting that the country has hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel

Iran hangs a man convicted of spying for Israel
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Macron navigates rocky path to recognising Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron is leaning towards recognising a Palestinian state, but diplomats and experts say such a move may prove a premature and ineffective way

Macron navigates rocky path to recognising Palestinian state
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Thai PM presents $115 billion budget to parliament to support lacklustre economy

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday proposed a 3.78 trillion baht ($115.5 billion) budget to parliament for the 2026 fiscal year, as her government seeks to

Thai PM presents $115 billion budget to parliament to support lacklustre economy
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Congo ex-president Kabila visits rebel-held Goma for talks, associates say

Congolese former president Joseph Kabila has arrived in the rebel-held eastern city of Goma for talks with locals, three people close to him told Reuters, a month after declaring he wanted

Congo ex-president Kabila visits rebel-held Goma for talks, associates say
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Israel's Gaza aid model is 'distraction from atrocities', UNRWA chief says

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said on Wednesday Israel's model for providing aid to Gaza was wasteful and a "distraction from atrocities",

Israel's Gaza aid model is 'distraction from atrocities', UNRWA chief says
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Pope Leo appeals for Gaza ceasefire, laments deaths of children

Pope Leo appealed on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza and called on Israel and Hamas militants to completely respect international humanitarian law.

Pope Leo appeals for Gaza ceasefire, laments deaths of children
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Kremlin on Trump's 'playing with fire' comments: Putin puts national interests first

The Kremlin, commenting on remarks by U.S.

Kremlin on Trump's 'playing with fire' comments: Putin puts national interests first
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France's Macron presses ahead in his Southeast Asia tour with talks in Indonesia

The French president has met with his Indonesian counterpart as Emmanuel Macron pressed on with a week-long trip to Southeast Asia focused on strengthening regional ties in an increasingly unstable global landscape

France's Macron presses ahead in his Southeast Asia tour with talks in Indonesia
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Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry

The Czech government says China was “responsible” for cyberattacks on a communication network of its Foreign Ministry

Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry
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China flexes military muscle with East Asian naval activity, sources say

China has flexed its muscles this month by sending an unusually large number of naval and coast guard vessels through a swathe of East Asian waters, according

China flexes military muscle with East Asian naval activity, sources say
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Aircraft leasing giant calls on Trump to expand zero-tariff plane pact

The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company has called on U.S.

Aircraft leasing giant calls on Trump to expand zero-tariff plane pact
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Italy urges Israel to stop offensive in Gaza, respect humanitarian law

Israel's continued assault on the Gaza Strip has become unacceptable and must stop immediately, Italy's foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning against any move to

Italy urges Israel to stop offensive in Gaza, respect humanitarian law
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EU stands in solidarity with Czech Republic after cyberattack blamed on China

The European Union stands in solidarity with the Czech Republic, after the Czech Republic identified China as being responsible for a "malicious cyber campaign" at the Czech

EU stands in solidarity with Czech Republic after cyberattack blamed on China
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Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia, entangling nascent peace process

Mariupol natives Oleksandr and Liudmyla Lytvyn fled home three years ago during Russia's 86-day siege of the port city in southern

Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia, entangling nascent peace process
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New immigration case arrives to a Supreme Court that appears wary of Trump’s deportation policies

New immigration case arrives to a Supreme Court that appears wary of Trump’s deportation policies

New immigration case arrives to a Supreme Court that appears wary of Trump’s deportation policies
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Samoa dissolves parliament after leader unable to pass budget

Samoa's parliament will dissolve on June 3 and the Pacific Island nation will hold an election at an unspecified date, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa said on Wednesday.

Samoa dissolves parliament after leader unable to pass budget
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Risks to financial stability in Sweden have increased, Riksbank says

Risks to financial stability in Sweden have increased as a result of U.S.

Risks to financial stability in Sweden have increased, Riksbank says
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China being provocative, ignoring olive branches, top Taiwan policymaker says

China is being provocative with an "extreme pressure" campaign against Taiwan and is intentionally ignoring the island's olive branches and goodwill,

China being provocative, ignoring olive branches, top Taiwan policymaker says
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Russia masses over 50,000 troops for offensive on northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Russia has massed more than 50,000 troops, including some of its best forces, near Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, but Kyiv has taken steps to prevent them from

Russia masses over 50,000 troops for offensive on northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
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King Charles expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King Charles, speaking during a brief symbolic visit to show support for Canada at a time it has faced annexation threats from U.S.

King Charles expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada
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Indonesia ready to start diplomatic ties with Israel if Palestinian state given independence, Prabowo says

Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, is willing to recognise and open diplomatic relations with Israel if an independent Palestinian state is recognised by Tel

Indonesia ready to start diplomatic ties with Israel if Palestinian state given independence, Prabowo says
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California to allow more girls in track and field finals after Trump pressure to drop transgender athlete

The governing body for California high school sports on Tuesday said it would change its entry rules to allow more female athletes in this week's track and field championships,

California to allow more girls in track and field finals after Trump pressure to drop transgender athlete
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Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' as Russia makes gains in Ukraine

U.S.

Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' as Russia makes gains in Ukraine
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Australia's opposition coalition reunites a week after split

Australia's conservative opposition coalition said on Wednesday it would reunite, a week after splitting over policy differences following a resounding election

Australia's opposition coalition reunites a week after split
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia whistleblower who exposed war crime allegations loses bid to reduce prison sentence

Australian army whistleblower David McBride has lost a court bid to have his prison sentence reduced

Australia whistleblower who exposed war crime allegations loses bid to reduce prison sentence
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Manhunt launched for ex-police chief known as 'Devil in the Ozarks' after his escape from prison

Authorities are searching Arkansas' rugged Ozark Mountains for a former police chief and convicted killer who escaped from prison this weekend

Manhunt launched for ex-police chief known as 'Devil in the Ozarks' after his escape from prison
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Israeli troops fire warning shots as Palestinians overwhelm new Gaza food center

Chaos has erupted on the second day of aid operations by a new U.S.-backed group in Gaza

Israeli troops fire warning shots as Palestinians overwhelm new Gaza food center
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Trump administration moves to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Trump administration moves to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Trump administration moves to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard
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How rich is the Ivy League?

The Trump Administration has frozen billions of dollars in federal funding to Ivy League schools. These same institutions have endowments bigger than the GDPs of some small countries. So why do these universities need money from the federal government and what's at stake if they lose it?

How rich is the Ivy League?
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RFK Jr., Argentine health minister slam WHO as their countries affirm withdrawal

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

RFK Jr., Argentine health minister slam WHO as their countries affirm withdrawal
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Missouri Supreme Court allows abortion ban to continue

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a pair of lower court rulings that had blocked the state's strict abortion ban, once again putting the ban in place at

Missouri Supreme Court allows abortion ban to continue
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US judge allows states' lawsuit against DOGE to proceed

A U.S. judge on Tuesday allowed a group of 14 states to move ahead with a lawsuit challenging Elon Musk's efforts to slash federal spending as the head of President

US judge allows states' lawsuit against DOGE to proceed
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Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order

President Donald Trump’s campaign against the legal profession has hit another setback as a federal judge struck down yet another executive order that sought to sanction one of the country’s most prestigious law firms

Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order
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Turkey's Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution, sparking fears of extended rule

Turkey's president says he has appointed a team of legal experts to start working on a new constitution which critics say could allow him to remain in power beyond 2028, when his current term ends

Turkey's Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution, sparking fears of extended rule
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Judge strikes down executive order targeting WilmerHale in latest blow to Trump’s retaliation against major law firms

Judge strikes down executive order targeting WilmerHale in latest blow to Trump’s retaliation against major law firms

Judge strikes down executive order targeting WilmerHale in latest blow to Trump’s retaliation against major law firms
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Trump considers new sanctions on Russia as he grows more furious with Putin

Trump considers new sanctions on Russia as he grows more furious with Putin

Trump considers new sanctions on Russia as he grows more furious with Putin
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Trump says Golden Dome system would cost Canada $61 billion

U.S.

Trump says Golden Dome system would cost Canada $61 billion
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Trump to pardon reality TV's Todd and Julie Chrisley after tax evasion conviction

U.S.

Trump to pardon reality TV's Todd and Julie Chrisley after tax evasion conviction
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Judge bars Trump order against law firm tied to Robert Mueller

A federal judge on Tuesday struck down an executive order targeting law firm WilmerHale, in the third ruling to overwhelmingly reject President Donald Trump's efforts to

Judge bars Trump order against law firm tied to Robert Mueller
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Trump administration sues North Carolina election officials over thousands of voter registrations

Trump administration sues North Carolina election officials over thousands of voter registrations

Trump administration sues North Carolina election officials over thousands of voter registrations
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France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options

France’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication

France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options
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King Charles III says Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation

King Charles III says Canada is facing unprecedented challenges in a world that’s never been more dangerous

King Charles III says Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation
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Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

President Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
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Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from California over transgender athlete

Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from California over transgender athlete

Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from California over transgender athlete
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Republican Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor

Republican U.S.

Republican Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor
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Mexico sees USMCA trade review starting in a few months, Canada more cautious

Mexico expects a planned review of the trilateral trade pact with the U.S. and Canada to formally start at the beginning of the fourth quarter this year, Economy Minister

Mexico sees USMCA trade review starting in a few months, Canada more cautious
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries
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U-Haul: Hate group seen in Kansas City broke transport policy

U-Haul: Hate group seen in Kansas City broke transport policy

U-Haul: Hate group seen in Kansas City broke transport policy
Political|Sports|US

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor
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DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs

With the nation’s capital facing a pair of overlapping budget crises, D

DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a judge’s order allowing migrants to challenge their deportations to South Sudan

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from killing New York congestion program

A U.S. judge on Tuesday issued an order temporarily barring the U.S.

US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from killing New York congestion program
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Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say

Israel and Syria are in direct contact and have in recent weeks held face-to-face meetings aimed at calming tensions and preventing

Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say
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US to increase oversight on Medicaid use for immigrant healthcare

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Tuesday it will increase oversight to stop states from using Medicaid dollars to cover healthcare for illegal immigrants.

US to increase oversight on Medicaid use for immigrant healthcare
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Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court

Planned Parenthood is halting abortions in Missouri again after a ruling from the state Supreme Court

Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court
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Trump asks Supreme Court to make it easier to deport migrants to South Sudan and other third-party countries

Trump asks Supreme Court to make it easier to deport migrants to South Sudan and other third-party countries

Trump asks Supreme Court to make it easier to deport migrants to South Sudan and other third-party countries
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Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves

Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves

Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves
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Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti

Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti

Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll

A federal judge has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump from retaliating against New York over its Manhattan congestion toll

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll
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Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal

Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal

Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal
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Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming

Berlin has formally presented its bid to rehost the Olympic Games

Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming
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New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run

Police say one of the New Orleans jail escapees who was captured on Monday was found with the help of an anonymous tip from a concerned citizen

New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run
Europe|Health|Political|World

French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill, paving the way for approval

French lower house lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for France to become the latest European nation to allow

French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill, paving the way for approval
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NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

National Public Radio and three local stations are suing President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media
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Controversy erupts after ICE arrest of Greenfield man taking child to school

Controversy erupts after ICE arrest of Greenfield man taking child to school

Controversy erupts after ICE arrest of Greenfield man taking child to school
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South Africa denies trying to bend the rules to give Musk's Starlink preferential treatment

South Africa has denied accusations that a draft policy watering down Black ownership requirements for tech firms was proposed to benefit the Starlink business of white South African-born billionaire Elon Musk

South Africa denies trying to bend the rules to give Musk's Starlink preferential treatment
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Europe is in crisis, Polish nationalist presidential candidate tells conservative conference

Europe is in crisis and needs Poland to "wake it up," Polish nationalist presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki said on Tuesday, speaking to the Conservative Political Action

Europe is in crisis, Polish nationalist presidential candidate tells conservative conference
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Veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names

Veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names

Veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas

Ireland's cabinet gave its formal backing on Tuesday to drafting legislation on restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, but the bill is

Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas
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European shares gain on defence boost, tariff delay aids sentiment

European shares closed higher on Tuesday with defence stocks boosting the market after U.S.

European shares gain on defence boost, tariff delay aids sentiment
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Rabbi pulls out gun, scaring off assailants who assaulted him in attempted carjacking

Rabbi pulls out gun, scaring off assailants who assaulted him in attempted carjacking

Rabbi pulls out gun, scaring off assailants who assaulted him in attempted carjacking
Europe|Political|US|World

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Designated hate group marches through downtown Kansas City

Designated hate group marches through downtown Kansas City

Designated hate group marches through downtown Kansas City
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NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut funding

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut funding

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut funding
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US weighing future of military command in Africa, top general says

The United States is assessing the future of its military command for Africa, its top general for the continent said on Tuesday, and called on African governments to

US weighing future of military command in Africa, top general says
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China's premier tells ASEAN, Gulf nations to remove trade barriers

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday urged Southeast Asian and Gulf countries to remove trade barriers and expand opening up amid rising protectionism, and said Beijing is confident

China's premier tells ASEAN, Gulf nations to remove trade barriers
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US Supreme Court rejects case about student's 'There are only two genders' T-shirt

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects case about student's 'There are only two genders' T-shirt
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Putin is playing with fire, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "playing with fire."

Putin is playing with fire, Trump says
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Albanian ex-President Ilir Meta charged with corruption and money laundering

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been formally charged with corruption, money laundering, tax evasion and hiding property from authorities

Albanian ex-President Ilir Meta charged with corruption and money laundering
Europe|Political|World

Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its bombing campaign slows

A Ukrainian official says Russian forces have taken over four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region

Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its bombing campaign slows
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Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department

A Texas oil executive from Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has been tasked with overhauling the federal agency that manages vast tracts of public lands

Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department
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ASEAN unveils strategic plan to integrate its economies   

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Tuesday announced an ambitious strategic plan that includes harmonising trade standards and greater financial

ASEAN unveils strategic plan to integrate its economies   
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Trump says EU call to set up trade meetings is positive

U.S.

Trump says EU call to set up trade meetings is positive
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ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members

Southeast Asian leaders reached an understanding on Tuesday that any bilateral agreements they might strike with the United States on trade tariffs would not

ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members
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EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary

The European Commission has serious concerns about the rule of law situation in Hungary, EU Commissioner for Democracy Michael McGrath said in Brussels ahead of a meeting with

EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary
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FBI announces new probes into Dobbs Supreme Court leak, White House cocaine incident

The FBI will launch new probes into the 2023 discovery of cocaine at the White House during President Joe Biden's term and the 2022 leak of the Supreme Court's

FBI announces new probes into Dobbs Supreme Court leak, White House cocaine incident
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US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Congo faces rising military costs, tax shortfall in revised 'combat budget'

Congo is grappling with soaring military costs and declining tax revenues due to an offensive by Rwandan-backed rebels, who now occupy much of the country's eastern

Congo faces rising military costs, tax shortfall in revised 'combat budget'
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NPR sues Trump, says funding cut violates First Amendment

National Public Radio and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order to cut federal funding for public

NPR sues Trump, says funding cut violates First Amendment
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South Korea's liberal candidate Lee holds clear lead a week before presidential vote

South Korea's liberal frontrunner for president, Lee Jae-myung, was leading his main conservative rival Kim Moon-soo by more than 10 percentage points in an opinion poll

South Korea's liberal candidate Lee holds clear lead a week before presidential vote
Europe|Political|World

Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks

Russia said on Tuesday that remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about long-range Ukrainian strikes into Russia with European weapons suggested that a

Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks
Health|Political|World

Brunei says sultan 'in good health' after being admitted to Malaysian hospital

Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is in good health after being admitted to hospital in Malaysia due to tiredness during a regional summit, his office said on

Brunei says sultan 'in good health' after being admitted to Malaysian hospital
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FBI deputy director says agency will further investigate cocaine found in White House, Dobbs leak and DC pipe bomb case

FBI deputy director says agency will further investigate cocaine found in White House, Dobbs leak and DC pipe bomb case

FBI deputy director says agency will further investigate cocaine found in White House, Dobbs leak and DC pipe bomb case
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Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politics

Calin Georgescu, the controversial populist whose bid for Romania’s presidency last year resulted in the annulment of an election in the European Union and NATO member country, has announced he is stepping away from political life

Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politics
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Trade confusion and long yield relief

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Markets were left nonplussed by increasingly erratic U.S.

Trade confusion and long yield relief
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Gaza humanitarian group is a 'distraction' from what is needed, UN says

The work of a U.S.-backed private humanitarian organization tasked with distributing aid in Gaza is a distraction from what is needed, such as the opening of crossing

Gaza humanitarian group is a 'distraction' from what is needed, UN says
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Russia is unleashing aerial terror against Ukrainian civilians to make it seem like it is winning, experts say

Russia is unleashing aerial terror against Ukrainian civilians to make it seem like it is winning, experts say

Russia is unleashing aerial terror against Ukrainian civilians to make it seem like it is winning, experts say
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Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks

Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine, backed by certain European countries, had taken several 'provocative steps' aimed at derailing Moscow-initiated direct peace

Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks
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ASEAN leaders call for Myanmar dialogue and ceasefire expansion

Leaders of Southeast Asian countries on Tuesday urged all parties in conflict-torn Myanmar to expand a temporary ceasefire and build trust towards convening an inclusive dialogue. 

ASEAN leaders call for Myanmar dialogue and ceasefire expansion
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Israel's 2026 budget needs balance between defence, civilian spending, finance ministry official says

Israel's budget deficit for 2026 needs to be no more than 4% of gross domestic product, a senior Finance Ministry official said on Tuesday.

Israel's 2026 budget needs balance between defence, civilian spending, finance ministry official says
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EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund

The European Union on Tuesday approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro ($170.7 billion) EU arms fund, driven by fears of a Russian attack in the coming years and

EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund
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17 EU countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws

Seventeen European Union countries accused Hungary on Tuesday of contravening fundamental EU values by passing laws that target LGBTQ+ people, as

17 EU countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws
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Italy's business lobby urges EU to expedite trade deals beyond US

Italy's main business lobby Confindustria on Tuesday called on the European Union to speed up trade agreements with other countries while it negotiates on tariffs with US President

Italy's business lobby urges EU to expedite trade deals beyond US
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Former IDF soldier held captive in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes

An Israeli soldier released by Hamas during a ceasefire-hostage deal has said one of her biggest fears during captivity were strikes carried out by Israel. It’s “what endangered me more than anything,” Na’ama Levy said. The former hostage’s comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this month that defeating Israel’s enemies is the “supreme objective” and more important than securing the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Former IDF soldier held captive in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
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Supreme Court enters final stretch of term poised to decide cases on birthright citizenship, transgender care and religion

Supreme Court enters final stretch of term poised to decide cases on birthright citizenship, transgender care and religion

Supreme Court enters final stretch of term poised to decide cases on birthright citizenship, transgender care and religion
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Kremlin criticizes move by Ukraine’s allies to lift ban on firing long-range missiles at Russia

Kremlin criticizes move by Ukraine’s allies to lift ban on firing long-range missiles at Russia

Kremlin criticizes move by Ukraine’s allies to lift ban on firing long-range missiles at Russia
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As Trump reignites a trade war and faces a bond market revolt, the economy is about to go through the wringer this week

As Trump reignites a trade war and faces a bond market revolt, the economy is about to go through the wringer this week

As Trump reignites a trade war and faces a bond market revolt, the economy is about to go through the wringer this week
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A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink

A large majority of European Union countries are demanding that Hungary revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities

A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink
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North Korea's state security minister to attend high-level meeting in Russia, KCNA says

North Korea's minister of state security, Ri Chang Dae, left Pyongyang on Monday to attend a meeting of senior security officials in Russia, the North's KCNA state news agency

North Korea's state security minister to attend high-level meeting in Russia, KCNA says
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Russia says U.S. Golden Dome project undermines strategic stability

The United States' Golden Dome project undermines the foundations of strategic stability as it involves the creation of a global missile defence system, Russian Foreign Ministry

Russia says U.S. Golden Dome project undermines strategic stability
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Swiss minister hopes for result on US trade talks by July

Talks over trade between the Swiss government and the Trump administration will hopefully yield a result by the beginning of July, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Tuesday

Swiss minister hopes for result on US trade talks by July
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Investors see worsening US deficit outlook as tax bill heads to Senate

Investors are fearing that projections for the U.S. debt mountain could increase further when a sweeping tax and spending bill goes through the Senate, with the risk that

Investors see worsening US deficit outlook as tax bill heads to Senate
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French PM Bayrou says he will unveil budget-cutting proposals in early July

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Tuesday he will unveil proposals in early July to get public finances under control, adding that "everyone will have to make an effort".

French PM Bayrou says he will unveil budget-cutting proposals in early July
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Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkey's foreign minister discussed at a meeting in Moscow efforts to end the war in Ukraine and developments since direct talks between the

Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says
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Russia still working on draft peace memorandum, says foreign ministry

Russia is continuing to work on the draft memorandum setting out the principles of a possible future peace accord to end the war in Ukraine, Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday

Russia still working on draft peace memorandum, says foreign ministry
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South Korea police impose travel ban on former PM Han and ex-finance minister Choi

South Korean police have banned former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and ex-Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok from travelling abroad as part of a probe into alleged insurrection linked to

South Korea police impose travel ban on former PM Han and ex-finance minister Choi
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India and Pakistan's drone battles mark new arms race in Asia

A little after 8:00 pm on May 8, red flares streaked through the night sky over the northern Indian city of Jammu as its

India and Pakistan's drone battles mark new arms race in Asia
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Maryland congressman denied access to see man wrongly deported to El Salvador

A Maryland congressman said on Monday he was unable to meet one of his constituents, a Salvadoran man wrongly deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador.

Maryland congressman denied access to see man wrongly deported to El Salvador
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Macron plays down apparent shove from wife in Vietnam

French President Emmanuel Macron played down on Monday an incident in which his wife, Brigitte, pushed him in the face as the couple arrived in

Macron plays down apparent shove from wife in Vietnam
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Takeaways from AP report on Ukrainian POWs dying in Russian prisons

More than 200 Ukrainian POWs have died in Russian prisons since Moscow’s full-scale invasion three years ago

Takeaways from AP report on Ukrainian POWs dying in Russian prisons
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How 13 people allegedly helped New Orleans’ escaped inmates, both before and after the brazen breakout

How 13 people allegedly helped New Orleans’ escaped inmates, both before and after the brazen breakout

How 13 people allegedly helped New Orleans’ escaped inmates, both before and after the brazen breakout
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UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrant workers

Britain will spend a record 3 billion pounds ($4 billion) to boost training opportunities, the government said on Tuesday, part of a broader strategy to train locals to fill gaps in

UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrant workers
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Palestinian official says Hamas agrees to Gaza proposal, Israel dismisses it

A Palestinian official said on Monday that Hamas has agreed to a proposal by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, only for an Israeli official to deny that the

Palestinian official says Hamas agrees to Gaza proposal, Israel dismisses it
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North Korea says US space shield is 'nuclear war scenario'

North Korea's foreign ministry has criticised the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project as a "very dangerous threatening initiative", state media said on Tuesday. U.S.

North Korea says US space shield is 'nuclear war scenario'
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Trump says he's pardoning a Virginia sheriff convicted on bribery charges

President Donald Trump says he is pardoning a former Virginia sheriff who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a federal bribery case

Trump says he's pardoning a Virginia sheriff convicted on bribery charges
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Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, while attacking Biden and judges

President Donald Trump has paid tribute to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, while attacking Biden and judges
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Trump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery

President Donald Trump issued a pardon on Monday for a former Virginia sheriff who was convicted last year of federal bribery charges, averting prison time for the

Trump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery
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Trump announces pardon for former Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

Trump announces pardon for former Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

Trump announces pardon for former Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges
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Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign

A Ukrainian official says that Russia has launched its biggest drone attack against Ukraine overnight

Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign
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Live updates: US-backed group starts aid operations in Gaza while Israeli strikes pound region

A U.S.-backed group says it has opened a new aid system in Gaza and started delivering food to Palestinians on Monday

Live updates: US-backed group starts aid operations in Gaza while Israeli strikes pound region
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EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows

More than a dozen European countries are expected to issue a declaration saying they are "deeply concerned" about Hungarian legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, according to a

EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows
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Trump says Putin has 'gone absolutely CRAZY,' considering more sanctions on Russia

U.S.

Trump says Putin has 'gone absolutely CRAZY,' considering more sanctions on Russia
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At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia

Representatives from NATO-aligned countries are wrapping up a gathering in Ohio to mark the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian war 30 years ago

At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia
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US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares to launch an ‘unprecedented attack’

US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares to launch an ‘unprecedented attack’

US envoy says Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table, as Israel prepares to launch an ‘unprecedented attack’
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Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say

A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted

Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say
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King Charles lands in Canada in show of support for country eyed by Trump

King Charles landed in Canada's capital Ottawa on Monday for a highly symbolic visit showing support for the nation that recognises him

King Charles lands in Canada in show of support for country eyed by Trump
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Trump considers redirecting $3 billion in Harvard grants to US trade schools

U.S.

Trump considers redirecting $3 billion in Harvard grants to US trade schools
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Kremlin says enhanced missile range for Ukraine would be dangerous

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday said any decision by European countries that might give Ukraine enhanced long-range missile capabilities would be a dangerous move, Kremlin

Kremlin says enhanced missile range for Ukraine would be dangerous
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Trump says US wants to make tanks, not T-shirts

U.S.

Trump says US wants to make tanks, not T-shirts
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NATO’s Rutte says he assumes alliance will agree on 5% spending target

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that he assumes alliance members will agree to a broad defence spending target of 5% of gross domestic product during a summit in

NATO’s Rutte says he assumes alliance will agree on 5% spending target
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Former longtime US House lawmaker Charles Rangel dies at 94

Former U.S.

Former longtime US House lawmaker Charles Rangel dies at 94
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France's first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking

Video images show France's first lady pushing her husband away with both hands on his face just before they disembark from their presidential plane to start a tour of southeast Asia this weekend

France's first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking
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Sweden to summon Israeli ambassador over Gaza

Sweden's foreign ministry will summon Israel's ambassador in Stockholm to protest against a lack of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

Sweden to summon Israeli ambassador over Gaza
Health|Political|US

Former US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has died at age 94

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has died at age 94

Former US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has died at age 94
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Former Rep. Charlie Rangel dies at 94

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel dies at 94

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel dies at 94
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Euro could become the dollar's alternative, Lagarde says

The euro could become a viable alternative to the dollar, earning the 20-nation bloc immense benefits, if governments could only strengthen the bloc's financial and security

Euro could become the dollar's alternative, Lagarde says
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Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for the first time after vote

The Palestinian delegation won the right to fly their flag at the World Health Organization after a symbolic victory in a vote on Monday that its envoy hopes will lead

Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for the first time after vote
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Macron says Trump, von der Leyen had 'good exchange'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S.

Macron says Trump, von der Leyen had 'good exchange'
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French farmers bring tractors to Paris to press for looser rules

French farmers disrupted highway traffic around Paris and rallied in front of parliament with their tractors on Monday, protesting against amendments filed

French farmers bring tractors to Paris to press for looser rules
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Trump says Putin ‘has gone absolutely crazy’ after major Russian attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin ‘has gone absolutely crazy’ after major Russian attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin ‘has gone absolutely crazy’ after major Russian attacks on Ukraine
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Romania's new president is sworn in as a political crisis eases, but challenges loom

Romania’s newly elected president Nicusor Dan has been officially sworn in, ushering in a tentative close to the worst political crisis to grip the European Union country in decades after the annulment of the previous election

Romania's new president is sworn in as a political crisis eases, but challenges loom
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin rejects accusations of Russian involvement in UK arson attacks

The Kremlin on Monday rejected claims of Russian involvement in arson attacks on houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and said that London repeatedly saw

Kremlin rejects accusations of Russian involvement in UK arson attacks
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Kremlin on Trump's remark about Putin being 'crazy': there is some emotional overload

The Kremlin on Monday said that U.S.

Kremlin on Trump's remark about Putin being 'crazy': there is some emotional overload
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Protests grip Bangladesh as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government

Primary school teachers in Bangladesh joined public sector workers in protests against the interim government on Monday amid growing discontent and political uncertainty

Protests grip Bangladesh as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government
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Austrian court quashes ex-chancellor Kurz's perjury conviction

An Austrian appeals court said on Monday that it had overturned conservative former chancellor Sebastian Kurz's recent perjury conviction and the resulting eight-month suspended

Austrian court quashes ex-chancellor Kurz's perjury conviction
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia does not see Vatican as a serious arena for peace talks, sources say

Russia does not see the Vatican as a serious venue for peace talks with Ukraine because the Holy See is the seat of Catholicism and is surrounded by Italy, a NATO and

Russia does not see Vatican as a serious arena for peace talks, sources say
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Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country

Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country

Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country
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Suriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary election

Suriname's ruling party and its top opposition rival won almost the same number of parliamentary seats in an election on Sunday, setting the stage for complex

Suriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary election
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Companies withdraw guidance amid Trump's tariffs

The sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S.

Companies withdraw guidance amid Trump's tariffs
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European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EU

European shares closed higher and U.S. futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union to July 9

European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EU
Europe|Political|World

Russia attacks Ukraine for third night in a row, Ukrainian officials say

Russia has attacked Ukraine for a third night in a row, Ukrainian regional officials and emergency services said, a day after the biggest aerial attack of the war so far killed at least 12

Russia attacks Ukraine for third night in a row, Ukrainian officials say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Separatists' sit-at-home protests lead to 700 deaths in Nigeria's southeast, report says

A sit-at-home order by banned separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra in Nigeria's southeast has led to the death of over 700 people in the region over the past

Separatists' sit-at-home protests lead to 700 deaths in Nigeria's southeast, report says
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Chinese ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to Australian ownership

China's ambassador to Canberra has criticised the Australian government's intention to return Darwin Port to local ownership, saying the Chinese company running the

Chinese ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to Australian ownership
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South Korea presidential candidate Lee says to restore hotline with North Korea

South Korea's liberal presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said on Monday he would pursue the restoration of communication between Seoul and North Korea, including via a military

South Korea presidential candidate Lee says to restore hotline with North Korea
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian state plans to ban the sale of machetes following violent gang fight

An Australian state government will ban the sale of machetes after a violent gang fight in a suburban shopping mall

Australian state plans to ban the sale of machetes following violent gang fight
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Trump's immigration crackdown unnerves Cuban exiles long shielded from deportation

President Donald Trump's crackdown on Cuban immigration has riveted a community that strongly backed him twice

Trump's immigration crackdown unnerves Cuban exiles long shielded from deportation
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Europe rallies after the 'good' phone call

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan. Donald Trump and the European markets have come full circle again.

Europe rallies after the 'good' phone call
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Trump's backing for Nippon's US Steel bid leaves key questions unanswered

U.S. President Donald Trump's comments supporting Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S.

Trump's backing for Nippon's US Steel bid leaves key questions unanswered
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How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?

Minneapolis has changed, slowly, since a city police officer murdered George Floyd on Memorial Day in 2020

How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?
Americas|Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Many Venezuelan voters, frustrated and disillusioned, skip election for lawmakers and governors

Venezuelans still reeling from the outcome of last year’s presidential election did not respond to government calls to get out and vote for lawmakers, governors and other officials

Many Venezuelan voters, frustrated and disillusioned, skip election for lawmakers and governors
Asia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

With North Korean leader Kim furious over failed destroyer launch, 4 officials have been detained

North Korea says it has detained four officials who it says are responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer

With North Korean leader Kim furious over failed destroyer launch, 4 officials have been detained
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Trump says US will control US Steel as part of Nippon deal

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States will have control over U.S.

Trump says US will control US Steel as part of Nippon deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

South Koreans eye constitutional change to president's power after martial law

South Korea's political crisis has ignited bipartisan calls for constitutional amendments to reshape the power of the president, an issue hotly debated ahead of the

South Koreans eye constitutional change to president's power after martial law
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump as a unified bloc, Malaysia PM says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Southeast Asian nations will forge a common front to face challenges including economic headwinds from U.S. tariffs and the four-year deadly civil war in Myanmar

Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump as a unified bloc, Malaysia PM says
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President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'has gone absolutely CRAZY!'

President Donald Trump is making clear he is losing patience with Vladimir Putin, leveling some of his sharpest criticism at the Russian leader as Moscow pounds Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles for a third straight night

President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'has gone absolutely CRAZY!'
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc

Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July
Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump says US negotiators had good weekend talks with Iran

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that U.S. negotiators had "very good" talks with an Iranian delegation over the weekend as he seeks a deal to prevent Tehran

Trump says US negotiators had good weekend talks with Iran
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Trump says he is not happy with Putin for bombing Ukraine

U.S.

Trump says he is not happy with Putin for bombing Ukraine
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Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder as they call for justice and decry Trump

Thousands are marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder at religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide

Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder as they call for justice and decry Trump
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Trump extends deadline to reach EU trade deal until July 9

U.S.

Trump extends deadline to reach EU trade deal until July 9
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Five years after George Floyd's murder, racial justice push continues

Shareeduh McGee is fighting to keep the memory of her cousin George Floyd alive.

Five years after George Floyd's murder, racial justice push continues
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US ‘silence’ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault

US ‘silence’ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault

US ‘silence’ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault
Political|World

Israel's latest strikes in Gaza kill 38 people including children

Health officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours have killed at least 38 people, including children

Israel's latest strikes in Gaza kill 38 people including children
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen

New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen

New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen
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Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller, a prominent feminist and author of the 1960s and ’70s whose “Against Our Will” was a landmark and debated bestseller about rape, has died

Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

German minister: More sanctions against Russia needed, deep concern about Gaza

Russia's latest wave of attacks on Ukraine should be answered with additional Western sanctions, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told public broadcaster ARD on Sunday.

German minister: More sanctions against Russia needed, deep concern about Gaza
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IOF tax was discussed at President Lula's table, Brazil's finance minister tells O Globo

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said that the increase in the IOF tax on financial transactions "was debated at the president's (Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva) table, who

IOF tax was discussed at President Lula's table, Brazil's finance minister tells O Globo
Asia|Business|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan, Pakistan PM Sharif discuss boosting cooperation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul on Sunday and said the two countries would strive to boost cooperation, particularly in

Turkey's Erdogan, Pakistan PM Sharif discuss boosting cooperation
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Tens of thousands join rival rallies in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears

Poles have traveled from across the country to join dueling patriotic marches in Warsaw

Tens of thousands join rival rallies in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Rival marches draw thousands in Warsaw ahead of presidential vote

Tens of thousands of people took the streets of Warsaw on Sunday to show support for rival candidates in next week's tightly-

Rival marches draw thousands in Warsaw ahead of presidential vote
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Argentina reeling from poverty, pensioner hardship, says archbishop in sermon

The Archbishop of Buenos Aires used his pulpit on Sunday to voice criticism of Argentine President Javier Milei's policies addressing poverty and support for pensioners.

Argentina reeling from poverty, pensioner hardship, says archbishop in sermon
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UN says more food needed in Gaza as looting hampers deliveries

Israeli airstrikes killed at least six Palestinians guarding aid trucks against looters, Hamas officials said on Friday, as the

UN says more food needed in Gaza as looting hampers deliveries
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Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group

Swiss authorities said on Sunday they were exploring whether to open a legal investigation into the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S.-

Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group
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In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals

Members of different LGBTQ and transgender communities are descending on the nation's capital with plans for celebrations, parades, concerts and more

In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals
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China wants to work with Indonesia to tackle risks, challenges, Premier Li says

China is willing to work with Indonesia to strengthen cooperation, elevate political

China wants to work with Indonesia to tackle risks, challenges, Premier Li says
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Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American to lead the Catholic Church elevated him to the rare position of being a U.S. citizen who is also a foreign head of state

Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?
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Japan PM Ishiba aims to advance US tariff talks; eyes outcome at G7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday said Tokyo aims to advance tariff talks with the United States, with the goal of achieving an outcome during the Group of Seven summit

Japan PM Ishiba aims to advance US tariff talks; eyes outcome at G7 summit
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US special envoy praises Syrian leader's steps on foreign fighters

U.S.

US special envoy praises Syrian leader's steps on foreign fighters
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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners as another attack on Kyiv leaves 3 dead

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds more prisoners as part of a major swap that amounted to a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners as another attack on Kyiv leaves 3 dead
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it captures 3 more settlements in east Ukraine

Russian troops advancing slowly on the eastern front of the war in Ukraine have captured two settlements in Donetsk region as well as one in Ukraine's northern region of Sumy, the

Russia says it captures 3 more settlements in east Ukraine
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Ecuador's Noboa vows to reduce murders, boost economy at inauguration

Business heir Daniel Noboa was sworn in for a full term as Ecuador's president on Saturday, promising to press the South American country's fight against drug

Ecuador's Noboa vows to reduce murders, boost economy at inauguration
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Israel may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid

Israel appears to be changing tack as pressure mounts to get more aid into Gaza, and may let aid groups operating in the battered enclave take charge of non-food assistance

Israel may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid
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Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange

Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year

Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange
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At West Point, Trump rips DEI policies in rally-style speech

President Donald Trump ripped U.S. diversity and inclusion policies, knocked NATO, and took credit for building up the military on Saturday in a campaign-

At West Point, Trump rips DEI policies in rally-style speech
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Trump administration puts new limits on reporters at Pentagon

U.S.

Trump administration puts new limits on reporters at Pentagon
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A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its six clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota within a year

A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota
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Erdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions

President Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian

Erdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions
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At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayer

Speaker Mike Johnson was rushing through the halls of the Capitol during the overnight House vote on President Donald Trump's big tax bill

At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayer
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In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day

From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground

In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
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China's premier says China and Indonesia will promote 'true multilateralism'

China's Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China and Indonesia will promote "true multilateralism", the official Xinhua news agency reported, as he landed in Jakarta on

China's premier says China and Indonesia will promote 'true multilateralism'
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Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal

Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal

Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
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German defence minister does not rule out return of military draft, he tells FAS

Germany may consider reintroducing military conscription from as soon as next year if it does not attract enough volunteers for its armed forces, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius

German defence minister does not rule out return of military draft, he tells FAS
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Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported

Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported

Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported
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US-Iran latest nuclear talks end with limited progress, as Tehran sources express skepticism

US-Iran latest nuclear talks end with limited progress, as Tehran sources express skepticism

US-Iran latest nuclear talks end with limited progress, as Tehran sources express skepticism
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In Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting

In Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting

In Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting
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Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar walked across the border to Romania on Saturday after a week-long journey, in a attempt to win support of the ethnic Hungarians in Romania

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians
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Ukraine says 15 people hurt in 'massive' Russian attack on capital

Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight in one of the biggest combined aerial attacks on the Ukrainian

Ukraine says 15 people hurt in 'massive' Russian attack on capital
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Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff

Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff

Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff
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US judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Guatemalan deportee

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to facilitate the return of a gay Guatemalan man who said he was deported to Mexico despite fearing he

US judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Guatemalan deportee
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DNC to hold June vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair

DNC to hold June vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair

DNC to hold June vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair
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A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term

A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term

A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term
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EU urges respect not threats as Trump pushes for 50% tariff

The European Commission urged the U.S. on Friday to bring respect, not threats, to trade talks after President Donald Trump pushed for a 50% tariff on EU goods

EU urges respect not threats as Trump pushes for 50% tariff
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North Macedonia wants EU, NATO at its talks to settle row with Bulgaria

North Macedonia wants to discuss with Bulgaria matters that block its path to European Union membership during next month's NATO summit and hopes top EU and NATO officials can also attend

North Macedonia wants EU, NATO at its talks to settle row with Bulgaria
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Swiss NGO asks authorities to investigate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

A Swiss-based NGO has asked authorities to investigate the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed organisation that plans to

Swiss NGO asks authorities to investigate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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Bessent says Trump tariff threat may light a fire under EU in trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that President Donald Trump does not believe that the European Union's trade offers to the United States are

Bessent says Trump tariff threat may light a fire under EU in trade talks
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US senators urge DOJ not to let Boeing avoid criminal prosecution

Two U.S. senators called on the Justice Department on Friday to prosecute Boeing in a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX crashes, and to

US senators urge DOJ not to let Boeing avoid criminal prosecution
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Israel has only authorized a 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza, UN chief says

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said Israel has only authorized for Gaza what "amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is

Israel has only authorized a 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza, UN chief says
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Israeli PM says new intelligence chief to take office next month

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday the newly named head of the domestic intelligence service would take office without delay next month,

Israeli PM says new intelligence chief to take office next month
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Millions could lose food assistance under GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ CBO says

Millions could lose food assistance under GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ CBO says

Millions could lose food assistance under GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ CBO says
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Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the past

Vice President JD Vance has told military academy graduates that President Donald Trump is working to ensure that U.S. armed forces are only sent into harm’s way with clear goals rather than the “open-ended conflicts” of the past

Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the past
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Venezuela opposition leader Guanipa under arrest

Well-known Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, is under arrest for

Venezuela opposition leader Guanipa under arrest
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Putin says he wants boost to Russian arms exports

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia needs to strengthen its position in the global arms market by increasing exports of weapons.

Putin says he wants boost to Russian arms exports
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US judge to hold hearing on New York bid to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

A U.S. judge will hold a hearing on Tuesday on the request of New York city and state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeking a order to block the Trump administration from

US judge to hold hearing on New York bid to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program
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US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria

Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said on Friday he has assumed the role of special envoy to Syria, as the Trump administration moves to lift sanctions on the country.

US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria
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New Orleans' jail system was troubled decades before 10 inmates made an audacious escape

The recent jailbreak in New Orleans followed decades of dysfunction in the city's jail system and recent warnings that conditions were ripe for catastrophe

New Orleans' jail system was troubled decades before 10 inmates made an audacious escape
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What issues to watch as 'big, beautiful bill' moves to the Senate

House Republicans are jubilant about muscling through President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax and immigration package by a single vote

What issues to watch as 'big, beautiful bill' moves to the Senate
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US equity funds face weekly outflows on debt concerns, rising yields

U.S. equity funds saw huge outflows in the week ended May 21, as Treasury yields surged on fears President Donald Trump’s proposed tax-cut bill could add trillions to U.S. debt if passed by

US equity funds face weekly outflows on debt concerns, rising yields
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Brazil walks back higher tax on investments abroad under fire

Brazil's Finance Ministry on Friday said it had scrapped a higher transaction tax on funds invested abroad after critics

Brazil walks back higher tax on investments abroad under fire
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Israeli settlers raid West Bank village close to where pregnant woman killed

Israeli settlers torched Palestinian vehicles and houses in the occupied West Bank, Israel's army and villagers said, the latest in a series of attacks on

Israeli settlers raid West Bank village close to where pregnant woman killed
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South Africa police minister says Trump 'twisted' facts to push baseless genocide claims

South Africa's top law enforcement official says U.S. President Donald Trump wrongly claimed that a video he showed in the Oval Office was of burial sites for more than 1,000 white farmers and he “twisted” the facts while pushing a false narrative about mass killings of white people in his country

South Africa police minister says Trump 'twisted' facts to push baseless genocide claims
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President Trump is threatening iPhone tariffs. Hear his Treasury Secretary explain why

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 25% tariff on Apple if it doesn’t build US-bound iPhones domestically. On Fox News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the president’s latest comments on Apple.

President Trump is threatening iPhone tariffs. Hear his Treasury Secretary explain why
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Trump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses, overhaul regulatory agency

U.S.

Trump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses, overhaul regulatory agency
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EU's Costa to travel to Brazil to strengthen investment ties

Antonio Costa, head of the European Council that represents the 27 EU countries, will travel to Brazil from May 27-May 29 to strengthen partnerships and

EU's Costa to travel to Brazil to strengthen investment ties
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Former US Attorney General Garland joins law firm Arnold & Porter

Former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is returning to private practice and joining law firm Arnold & Porter as a partner, the firm said on Friday.

Former US Attorney General Garland joins law firm Arnold & Porter
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VP Vance says use of military force under Trump will be careful, decisive

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VP Vance says use of military force under Trump will be careful, decisive
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Trump signs executive orders that White House says will boost nuclear energy

Trump signs executive orders that White House says will boost nuclear energy

Trump signs executive orders that White House says will boost nuclear energy
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Supreme Court pauses attempt by lower court to force DOGE to provide records

Supreme Court pauses attempt by lower court to force DOGE to provide records

Supreme Court pauses attempt by lower court to force DOGE to provide records
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Inside U.S. nuclear energy landscape as Trump seeks to fast-track reactor approvals

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Inside U.S. nuclear energy landscape as Trump seeks to fast-track reactor approvals
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US Supreme Court temporarily halts access sought by watchdog group to DOGE records

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily halts access sought by watchdog group to DOGE records
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US, Iran teams meet for two hours in Rome

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held more than two hours of talks with an Iranian delegation in Rome on Friday about Tehran's nuclear program and agreed to meet again in the

US, Iran teams meet for two hours in Rome
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Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

The elite university sued the Trump administration after the government revoked its ability to enroll international students.

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
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President Trump says Nippon Steel and US Steel to enter into ‘partnership’

President Trump says Nippon Steel and US Steel to enter into ‘partnership’

President Trump says Nippon Steel and US Steel to enter into ‘partnership’
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Trump says US Steel will keep HQ in Pittsburgh in a sign he'll approve bid by Japan-based Nippon

President Donald Trump says U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh as part of what he called a “partnership” between the American steelmaker and Japan-based Nippon Steel, which sought to buy it

Trump says US Steel will keep HQ in Pittsburgh in a sign he'll approve bid by Japan-based Nippon
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Former corrections commissioner denies destroying evidence in officer's murder case

Former corrections commissioner denies destroying evidence in officer's murder case

Former corrections commissioner denies destroying evidence in officer's murder case
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Chief Justice agrees to pause court orders requiring DOGE to turn over records about its operation

Chief Justice John Roberts is agreeing to temporarily pause orders that would require Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to publicly disclose information about its operations

Chief Justice agrees to pause court orders requiring DOGE to turn over records about its operation
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Federal judge overturns Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block

Federal judge overturns Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block

Federal judge overturns Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block
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ICE arrests migrants at courthouses, opens door to fast-track deportations

Federal immigration officials arrested dozens of immigrants following their immigration court hearings in multiple U.S. cities this week, in

ICE arrests migrants at courthouses, opens door to fast-track deportations
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United Airlines has few viable alternatives to congested Newark Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the largest hubs of United Airlines, and the congested airport is also the Chicago-based carrier's biggest

United Airlines has few viable alternatives to congested Newark Airport
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Trump administration sues four New Jersey cities over immigration cases

The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had filed a lawsuit against four New Jersey cities, accusing them of being so-called sanctuary jurisdictions and obstructing federal

Trump administration sues four New Jersey cities over immigration cases
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US judge strikes down Trump order against law firm Jenner & Block

A U.S. judge in Washington on Friday overturned President Donald Trump's executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block, dealing another setback to his administration's

US judge strikes down Trump order against law firm Jenner & Block
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Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he ages

Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ balladeer

Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he ages
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More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave

More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave

More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave
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At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace

Representatives of Balkan nations and Americans of both political parties agree on NATO's value in maintaining peace around the world

At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace
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US plans Chevron license for minimum maintenance in Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.

US plans Chevron license for minimum maintenance in Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports
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Judge blocks another Trump executive order targeting a major law firm

A federal judge has permanently blocked another of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting a major law firm, calling it unconstitutional retaliation designed to punish lawyers for their legal work that the White House does not like

Judge blocks another Trump executive order targeting a major law firm
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Controversial rainbow crosswalks proposed for Pride Month

Controversial rainbow crosswalks proposed for Pride Month

Controversial rainbow crosswalks proposed for Pride Month
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Trump administration must restore health articles scrubbed for transgender mentions, judge rules

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to restore articles by doctors and medical researchers that were removed from a government-run website

Trump administration must restore health articles scrubbed for transgender mentions, judge rules
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US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

The U.S. Justice Department’s new pardon attorney says he is going to take a “hard look” at two men who are in prison for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020

US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor
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White House National Security Council slashes staff in dramatic restructuring, sources say

Dozens of staffers were fired from the White House National Security Council on Friday, as President Donald Trump moved to slash the size and

White House National Security Council slashes staff in dramatic restructuring, sources say
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White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

President Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the National Security Council that will shrink its size, lead to the ouster of some political appointees and return many career government employees back to their home agencies

White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say
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Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered further restrictions on how the press operates at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon
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Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board

Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute
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A Michigan police officer who killed a Black motorist won't face a retrial, prosecutor says

A Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop will not face a second murder trial

A Michigan police officer who killed a Black motorist won't face a retrial, prosecutor says
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Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court has effectively ended a publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, dividing 4-4

Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court deadlock leaves in place ruling blocking nation’s first religious charter school

Supreme Court deadlock leaves in place ruling blocking nation’s first religious charter school

Supreme Court deadlock leaves in place ruling blocking nation’s first religious charter school
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Police respond to shooting outside CIA headquarters

Authorities say a security incident outside CIA headquarters has led to a shooting

Police respond to shooting outside CIA headquarters
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Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite government objections

Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been allowed to hold his 1-month-old son for the first time after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider

Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite government objections
Education|Political|US

Judge blocks Trump's orders to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs

Judge blocks Trump's orders to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees
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Woman accused of spitting on a top federal prosecutor is arrested on an assault charge

A woman accused of spitting on the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital has been arrested on a federal assault charge

Woman accused of spitting on a top federal prosecutor is arrested on an assault charge
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US Senate votes to block California 2035 electric vehicle rules

The U.S.

US Senate votes to block California 2035 electric vehicle rules
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Trump administration takes first steps in easing sanctions on Syria

The Trump administration has granted Syria sweeping exemptions from sanctions

Trump administration takes first steps in easing sanctions on Syria
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Argentina aims to unleash some $271 billion stashed away in mattresses, safes

Argentina is easing foreign currency reporting rules to encourage residents to start using an estimated $271 billion in cash dollars squirreled away in mattresses and foreign

Argentina aims to unleash some $271 billion stashed away in mattresses, safes
Economy|Education|Health|Political

UK gives above-inflation pay rises again to public sector workers

Many British public sector workers, including teachers, doctors and members of the armed forces, will get above-inflation pay increases for the second year in a row under the

UK gives above-inflation pay rises again to public sector workers
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Kurds plan Damascus talks as visions for Syria collide

Syrian Kurdish parties will send a delegation to Damascus soon for talks over their region's political future, a leading Kurdish politician said, as they

Kurds plan Damascus talks as visions for Syria collide
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Corpus Christi Cronica founder arrested on gambling-related charges

Corpus Christi Cronica founder arrested on gambling-related charges

Corpus Christi Cronica founder arrested on gambling-related charges
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German finance minister optimistic that G7 can agree joint communique on Ukraine support

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Thursday said he was optimistic that the Group of Seven advanced economies could agree a

German finance minister optimistic that G7 can agree joint communique on Ukraine support
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs

A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
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Organizations sue Justice Department to reverse hundreds of grant cancellations

Five organizations that had grants terminated by the U.S. Justice Department in April are suing the department and Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling the cancellations unconstitutional and asking that the money be reinstated

Organizations sue Justice Department to reverse hundreds of grant cancellations
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DHS inserts staffers at FEMA in major shakeup before hurricane season

DHS inserts staffers at FEMA in major shakeup before hurricane season

DHS inserts staffers at FEMA in major shakeup before hurricane season
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Russian lawmakers push for right to ignore Western company buyback options

Russian lawmakers are pushing for new rules to give domestic companies the right to ignore any buyback options they agreed with Western firms that left the country, to keep a grip on

Russian lawmakers push for right to ignore Western company buyback options
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Italy confident US-EU trade accord will echo the US-UK deal

Italy is confident the United States will agree to a trade deal with the European Union similar to the one Washington has already struck with Britain, Economy Minister Giancarlo

Italy confident US-EU trade accord will echo the US-UK deal
Americas|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Panama and Venezuela to resume flights suspended for almost a year in diplomatic tensions

The Panamanian Civil Aviation Authority says that Panama and Venezuela will resume commercial flights nearly a year after suspending them when they broke off diplomatic relations

Panama and Venezuela to resume flights suspended for almost a year in diplomatic tensions
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Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill

Work requirements for Medicaid recipients, food assistance cuts and other measures in the budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would rearrange the U.S. social safety net

Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill
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European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals

Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, will on Thursday call on the European Union to make it simpler for member

European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian court places opposition leader in pre-trial detention for contempt of parliament

A Georgian court on Thursday placed Zurab Japaridze, one of the leaders of the country's largest opposition party, in pre-trial detention, as the government clamps

Georgian court places opposition leader in pre-trial detention for contempt of parliament
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Panama-Venezuela flights cleared to restart after nearly a year

Flights between Panama and Venezuela have been cleared to restart, Panama's aviation authority said on Thursday, nearly a year after they were suspended due to a diplomatic

Panama-Venezuela flights cleared to restart after nearly a year
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU says it has begun to ease sanctions on Kosovo

The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Thursday said the bloc has begun to lift sanctions on Kosovo, but that the process would be conditional on a sustained de-escalation of violence and

EU says it has begun to ease sanctions on Kosovo
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US farm agency cancels food aid for children in poor countries

The U.S.

US farm agency cancels food aid for children in poor countries
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Trump administration seeks to end protections for immigrant children in federal custody

The Trump administration is seeking to end an immigration policy cornerstone that since the 1990s has offered protections to child migrants in federal custody, a move that will be challenged by advocates

Trump administration seeks to end protections for immigrant children in federal custody
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'It's going to fail': Iranians speak to CNN ahead of US-Iran talks

Iran has said it will attend a fifth round of nuclear talks with the United States in Rome on Friday. The talks are aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. CNN's Fred Pleitgen is in Tehran ahead of the talks, and spoke to locals about what they hope they will achieve.

'It's going to fail': Iranians speak to CNN ahead of US-Iran talks
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Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says

Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says

Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says
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Father’s ex-girlfriend charged in death of 5-year-old daughter

Father’s ex-girlfriend charged in death of 5-year-old daughter

Father’s ex-girlfriend charged in death of 5-year-old daughter
Education|Political|World

Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students' legal status

A judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from terminating the legal status of international students nationwide while a court case challenging previous terminations plays out

Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students' legal status
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Federal judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard’s ability to enroll international students

Federal judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard’s ability to enroll international students

Federal judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
Crime|Political|World

Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti

The Organization of American States is coming under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country struggles with a lack of funds and personnel

Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti
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US Steelworkers union urges Trump to block Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel

The United Steelworkers union urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to block Nippon Steel's bid for U.S.

US Steelworkers union urges Trump to block Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel
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Netanyahu links embassy shootings to hostility over Gaza

For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the shooting of two young embassy staffers at a Jewish event in Washington was a horrific example

Netanyahu links embassy shootings to hostility over Gaza
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Brazil government announces bulk spending containment, tax hike

Brazil's government announced on Thursday the need to contain 31.3 billion reais ($5.58 billion) in this year's budget to comply with the country's fiscal rules,

Brazil government announces bulk spending containment, tax hike
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Medic survived Gaza shootings by pleading in Hebrew, Palestinian Red Crescent says

The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Thursday that a paramedic who survived an attack that killed 15 aid workers was spared because he asked Israeli

Medic survived Gaza shootings by pleading in Hebrew, Palestinian Red Crescent says
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The bond market is shaking Wall Street again, this time because of worries about tax cuts

The bond market has a sleepy reputation, but it can pack a punch when alarmed

The bond market is shaking Wall Street again, this time because of worries about tax cuts
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Tribes say the US misappropriated funds to pay for Native American boarding schools

The Wichita Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California filed a lawsuit Thursday saying the federal government used the trust fund money of tribes to pay for boarding schools where generations of Native children were systematically abused

Tribes say the US misappropriated funds to pay for Native American boarding schools
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Arizona plans to carry out its second execution this year

Arizona is planning to carry out a second execution this year, this time for a man convicted of killing four people 31 years ago in metro Phoenix

Arizona plans to carry out its second execution this year
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‘We can’t afford it’: Senate GOP balks at House megabill as messy fight awaits

‘We can’t afford it’: Senate GOP balks at House megabill as messy fight awaits

‘We can’t afford it’: Senate GOP balks at House megabill as messy fight awaits
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Aid reaches bakery in Gaza after 11 weeks

CNN goes inside a bakery as humanitarian aid finally reaches Gaza for the first time in weeks. This week, Israel lifted an 11-week blockade on Gaza, which it says was imposed to force Hamas to release all remaining hostages and to bring about a ceasefire. The UN warns that Gaza’s population of over 2.1 million people is at risk of famine.

Aid reaches bakery in Gaza after 11 weeks
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Trump's $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond

Between a barrage of executive orders, foreign trips and norm-shattering proclamations, President Donald Trump has also been busy raking in cash

Trump's $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond
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US farm agency to allow Iowa, Indiana to bar junk food and soda from food aid

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US farm agency to allow Iowa, Indiana to bar junk food and soda from food aid
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US to impose sanctions on Sudan after finding government used chemical weapons

The United States said on Thursday it would impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that its government used chemical weapons in 2024

US to impose sanctions on Sudan after finding government used chemical weapons
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Ex-army chief says Ukraine cannot hope for 'miracle' to restore 1991 borders

The former head of Ukraine's armed forces has said Kyiv cannot hope for a miracle to happen and regain all the territory it has lost at war with Russia.

Ex-army chief says Ukraine cannot hope for 'miracle' to restore 1991 borders
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Gaza health system at breaking point as Israeli hostilities intensify, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that Gaza's health system is at a breaking point as Israel's intensified military operations continue, amidst worsening mass population

Gaza health system at breaking point as Israeli hostilities intensify, WHO says
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EU-Mexico trade deal could be finalized before year-end, Italy's Tajani says

A long-stalled free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico could be signed by the end of the year, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday.

EU-Mexico trade deal could be finalized before year-end, Italy's Tajani says
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Supreme Court declines to reinstate independent agency board members fired by President Donald Trump

The Supreme Court has declined to reinstate independent agency board members fired by President Donald Trump

Supreme Court declines to reinstate independent agency board members fired by President Donald Trump
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Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say

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Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say
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US Supreme Court lets Trump keep labor board members sidelined for now

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US Supreme Court lets Trump keep labor board members sidelined for now
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What you need to know about the SALT deduction in Trump's tax bill

Affluent earners who live in states with high property and income taxes may see some relief in President Donald Trump's tax plan. The Republican-led U.S.

What you need to know about the SALT deduction in Trump's tax bill
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A look at the deportees on plane that headed for South Sudan from US

The men who were placed on a deportation flight headed for the chaotic nation of South Sudan were originally from countries as far away as Vietnam

A look at the deportees on plane that headed for South Sudan from US
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Trump's Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school's sports teams

Some of Harvard’s sports teams would be virtually wiped out by a Trump administration decision that would make the Ivy League school ineligible for international student visas

Trump's Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school's sports teams
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US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official

A national security panel was divided in its recommendation to President Donald Trump on Nippon Steel's bid for U.S.

US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official
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US Supreme Court says Fed is unique, easing worries over Trump's ability to fire Powell

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US Supreme Court says Fed is unique, easing worries over Trump's ability to fire Powell
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Japan's tariff envoy to visit US next week again, sources say

Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa intends to visit the United States again on May 30 for a fourth round of trade talks, just one

Japan's tariff envoy to visit US next week again, sources say
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South Korea's defence ministry says no talks held with US on troop withdrawal

South Korea's defence ministry said on Friday that Seoul and Washington had not had discussions about the withdrawal of some U.S. troops stationed in the country.

South Korea's defence ministry says no talks held with US on troop withdrawal
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Jailed Columbia student Khalil meets newborn son for first time

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist arrested by U.S. immigration agents in March, met his month-old son

Jailed Columbia student Khalil meets newborn son for first time
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Haiti calls for urgent regional gang-fighting support as US shies off funding

Top Haitian ministers called for urgent security support from neighbors at a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Thursday, while the U.S. signaled it

Haiti calls for urgent regional gang-fighting support as US shies off funding
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Japan PM Ishiba says he spoke with Trump over phone

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday he held a 45-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss tariffs, diplomacy and security issues.

Japan PM Ishiba says he spoke with Trump over phone
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DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about health of US data infrastructure

The group run by Elon Musk that aims to cut federal spending in the second Trump administration is targeting U_S_ Census Bureau surveys it claims are “wasteful."

DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about health of US data infrastructure
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Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand

It may start as a casual aside, a wee-hours social media post or a much hyped announcement

Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand
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Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism

In 2020, Black Lives Matter street murals appeared in cities across the U.S. following the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery

Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism
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Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties, FT reports

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Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties, FT reports
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Ishiba says he and Trump agreed in a phone call to a 'productive' round of trade talks

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says that he spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussions at an upcoming round of tariff talks between the two sides

Ishiba says he and Trump agreed in a phone call to a 'productive' round of trade talks
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Vietnam expresses willingness to combat trade fraud in US tariff talks

Vietnam said on Friday its trade minister met with the U.S.

Vietnam expresses willingness to combat trade fraud in US tariff talks
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In New Zealand's Parliament, a battered cookie tin decides which new laws get debated

In New Zealand’s Parliament, every legislator has the chance to advance a proposed law, no matter how unpopular, thanks to an unusual lottery where bills are selected by random draw from a cookie tin

In New Zealand's Parliament, a battered cookie tin decides which new laws get debated
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Bangladesh's Yunus could quit over lack of reform progress, student leader says

Bangladesh's de-facto prime minister has threatened to step down if political parties cannot agree on reforms that citizens await with growing

Bangladesh's Yunus could quit over lack of reform progress, student leader says
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Sweden lowers terrorist threat assessment back to level before 2023 Koran burnings

Sweden's SAPO security service lowered its national terrorist threat warning on Friday back to the "elevated" level assessed before 2023, when

Sweden lowers terrorist threat assessment back to level before 2023 Koran burnings
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Taliban in talks with Russia, China for trade transactions in local currencies

The Taliban administration is in advanced talks with Russia for banks from both sanctions-hit economies to settle trade transactions

Taliban in talks with Russia, China for trade transactions in local currencies
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IMF says board on track to weigh third review of Ethiopia deal in time

The International Monetary Fund expects its board to consider the third review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion programme within the set out timeline, a spokesperson said, a key step for

IMF says board on track to weigh third review of Ethiopia deal in time
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Tanzania releases Ugandan activist at border, Kenyan colleague alleges torture

Tanzania has released the second of two foreign activists who had come to support an opposition leader charged with treason, her organisation said on Friday, after a Kenyan fellow

Tanzania releases Ugandan activist at border, Kenyan colleague alleges torture
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China criticizes US ban on Harvard's international students

The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, as anxious students and parents overseas fretted over what would come next

China criticizes US ban on Harvard's international students
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What we know about the Jewish museum shooting that left two Israeli Embassy staffers dead

What we know about the Jewish museum shooting that left two Israeli Embassy staffers dead

What we know about the Jewish museum shooting that left two Israeli Embassy staffers dead
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Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap

Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days, in what is expected to be the biggest

Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap
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Netanyahu accuses France, Britain and Canada of 'emboldening' Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the leaders of France, Britain and Canada of wanting to help the Palestinian militant group Hamas after they

Netanyahu accuses France, Britain and Canada of 'emboldening' Hamas
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Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for its talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cast doubt on Friday over the Vatican as a potential location for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the

Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for its talks with Ukraine
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UN rights chief urges warring sides in South Sudan to 'pull back from the brink'

The United Nations rights chief urged on Friday for warring sides in South Sudan to pull back from the brink, warning that the human rights situation risks further deterioration as

UN rights chief urges warring sides in South Sudan to 'pull back from the brink'
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Congo ex-president Kabila lambasts justice system after vote to lift his immunity

Congo's former President Joseph Kabila on Friday lambasted the Central African country's justice system, a day after the senate voted overwhelmingly in favour of

Congo ex-president Kabila lambasts justice system after vote to lift his immunity
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At least 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in

Gaza's health ministry says at least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes in a 24-hour period as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip

At least 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in
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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in first phase of a major exchange

Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year-old war

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in first phase of a major exchange
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DHS BARS HARVARD FROM ENROLLING INTL STUDENTS (4AMET)

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students

DHS BARS HARVARD FROM ENROLLING INTL STUDENTS (4AMET)
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Spain returns artwork seized during Civil War

Spain on Thursday returned paintings belonging to a former Madrid mayor that were seized for their protection during the 1936-39 Civil War and never returned under Francisco Franco's

Spain returns artwork seized during Civil War
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iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US, analyst warns

iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US, analyst warns

iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US, analyst warns
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Berlin says aid that entered Gaza this week is 'too little, too late'

The aid trucks that Israel has allowed into the Gaza Strip this week are "too little, too late," a spokesperson for the German government said on Friday.

Berlin says aid that entered Gaza this week is 'too little, too late'
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Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war

Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war

Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war
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Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple and says Samsung and other tech companies could be next

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple and says Samsung and other tech companies could be next

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple and says Samsung and other tech companies could be next
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China's Xi, Germany's Merz stress ties to weather trade turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a call on Friday highlighted the importance of their countries' relationship as both China and Europe are

China's Xi, Germany's Merz stress ties to weather trade turmoil
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Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban

Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by U.S.

Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban
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Hezbollah seeks boost in Lebanon vote as disarmament calls grow

Amidst the rubble left by Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon, campaign posters urge support for Hezbollah in elections on Saturday as

Hezbollah seeks boost in Lebanon vote as disarmament calls grow
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UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base
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No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled, Kremlin says

A Kremlin spokesman says Russia and Ukraine have no scheduled direct peace talks

No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled, Kremlin says
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Voters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom

Voters in Suriname, which is on the cusp of a predicted oil boom, will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament, which will later choose the

Voters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard

A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard