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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New York governor considering raising corporate taxes, source says

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

In setback for Trump, Indiana Republicans drop congressional redistricting effort

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

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

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

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

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

US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rubio emphasizes importance of Sudan ceasefire in call with UAE counterpart

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UN says Israeli wall crosses Lebanon border

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza

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

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

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

South Africa to probe unexpected arrival of Palestinian group

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

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

The U.S. fund overseeing U.S.

Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms

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

UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say

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

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

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

US drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights

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

Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized

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

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

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

Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend

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

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

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

Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palestinians return for prayers in West Bank mosque after settler attack

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

Italy's Salvini says aid to Ukraine may fuel corruption

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Treasury, Taiwan reaffirm pledges against currency manipulation

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

US reaches trade deal with Switzerland, USTR says

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

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

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

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

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

American Bitcoin, backed by two of U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump briefed this week on options for military operations in Venezuela

Trump briefed this week on options for military operations in Venezuela

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

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

EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Members of the U.N.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Krishna N.

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

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

UK culture minister welcomes BBC apology to Trump

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment

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

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

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

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The head of the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US announces military operation to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere

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

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

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

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, hospitalized

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, hospitalized

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zelenskiy visits troops near Zaporizhzhia front as Russian pressure mounts

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

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

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

Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown

Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown

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

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

Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps

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

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

Saudi to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

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

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

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

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

Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

German budget committee passes 2026 defence budget, defence ministry says

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

German ruling parties reach compromise on military service

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

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMF says market conditions are opportunity for Argentina to accumulate reserves

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

Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms

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

Top Democrats slam Trump for delaying export curbs on China

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Bart H.

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

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

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz

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

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

Unnerved by the Ukraine war and U.S.

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

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

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sarkozy appeal against conspiracy conviction to begin in March

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Democratic U.S.

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

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

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says

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

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

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

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

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

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

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

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

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

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

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

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

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

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety

A U.S.

Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits

These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida

US bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals

British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident

British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging

The White House on Wednesday declined to provide specific details of medical images that doctors took of President Donald Trump's body during a physical a month ago, but said the

DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say

The Justice Department has provided a legal justification that makes clear that U.S. military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels are immune

There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats

There is no genocide in northern Nigeria, the African Union Commission chairperson said on Wednesday, rejecting accusations by U.S.

Harvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense's jury misconduct claims are 'implausible'

Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Harvey Weinstein’s claims that his June sexual assault conviction was marred by threats and bullying among jurors

Dad jumps from moving car on Florida highway after child calls 911 over fighting parents

Dad jumps from moving car on Florida highway after child calls 911 over fighting parents

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds

Venezuela's bonds could be worth 30%-60% more than at present if building U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro ends up paving the way for what could be the world's biggest-ever

Spain's top prosecutor defends his innocence in leak trial

Spain's top prosecutor, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, who is on trial for allegedly leaking confidential information about a tax fraud case, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that he did

Lawmakers say Paramount Skydance 'stonewalling' probe into Trump merger approval

The top Democrats on two U.S.

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with U.S.

White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to sign the bill Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference.

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says

The family and lawyers of jailed Tunisian opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek accused prison authorities on Wednesday of brutally assaulting him to try to force an end

Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, commission says

A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came first in Iraq's parliamentary election, the Independent High Electoral Commission said on Wednesday.

Former officer pleads guilty to mistreating prisoner paralyzed in Connecticut police van

A former Connecticut police officer has pleaded guilty to mistreating prisoner Richard “Randy” Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the latest attempt to pressure

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza, sources say

 The U.S. gathered intelligence last year of Israeli officials discussing how their soldiers had sent Palestinians into Gaza tunnels the Israelis believed were

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Polish president to block judicial appointments in bid to stifle government reforms

Poland's president said on Wednesday he would refuse to nominate or promote judges who question the status of colleagues appointed under a contested system introduced by the previous

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

White House says Epstein emails released to smear Trump

The White House accused Democrats in the House of Representatives of releasing emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday to smear President Donald Trump.

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Trump administration plans shake-up at ICE amid frustration over lagging immigration arrests

Trump administration plans shake-up at ICE amid frustration over lagging immigration arrests

How Mike Waltz is leading the Trump administration's 'a la carte' approach to UN funding

The new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has been making the case that the United States will no longer be footing the bill the way it has since the world body’s founding eight decades ago

Why the Trump administration’s comparison of antifa to violent terrorist groups doesn’t track

Kristi Noem’s claim that antifa is like the Islamic State group blurs the line between protest and terrorism – a political move unsupported by evidence.

Kremlin says its troops will 'destroy' foreigners fighting for Kyiv

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian troops were constantly hearing foreign languages spoken by those fighting for Ukraine on the front line, and promised that such fighters

Trump heaps praise on Japan's first female leader, signs rare earths deal

U.S.

Lukashenko hits back at the West for 'barbed wire' hybrid war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Lithuania's closure of the border was a "crazy scam" and accused the West of fighting a hybrid war against Belarus and

Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments

President Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier

Russian oil company Lukoil to sell international assets in response to Trump sanctions

Lukoil is selling its international assets in response to U.S. sanctions

Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence

Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn from in strengthening its defences, President Lai Ching-te said in remarks released on Tuesday, citing the Biblical story of David versus

WTO Chief calls for reform of consensus rule amid trade disruption

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday called for reforms of the 30-year-old institution, highlighting its consensus rule that requires unanimous agreement among members

The road that led, 13 years later, to hearing: ‘Austin is dead’

The road that led, 13 years later, to hearing: ‘Austin is dead’

Trump would 'love' to meet Kim Jong Un again, but no word from North Korea

U.S.

Taiwan plays down abandonment concerns ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at APEC

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Tuesday that he was not worried that U.S.

Can Donald Trump serve a third term as US president?

President Donald Trump on Monday declined to dismiss speculation that he would seek a third term and said he hadn't considered whether he would go to court to

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara reelected to fourth term, early results show

Provisional results in Ivory Coast show that President Alassane Ouattara has been reelected to a fourth term, following an election marked by low turnout and empty streets in the economic capital of Abidjan

What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies will gather this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, forum.

Indonesia to allow central government to lend to local authorities and state companies

Indonesia has drawn up new rules that will allow the central government to lend to local authorities and state-owned enterprises in order to support the country's development

Dutch Election: what you need to know

The Netherlands will hold a general election on October 29 after the previous government collapsed.

US Treasury's Bessent calls for 'sound' monetary policy in Japan

U.S.

No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul, sources say

Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul to broker a long-term truce have ended without a resolution, two sources familiar with the

Japan defendant admits to killing ex-PM Abe in first court hearing, media say

A man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admitted to murder on Tuesday in the first hearing of the case, media said, three years after

With golfing gifts, Japan PM invokes Abe's legacy to forge Trump bond

Among the gifts offered up by Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi to U.S.

China urges joint efforts with Japan, South Korea, ASEAN in science and tech

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and

Japan's new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth

Japan's new economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday a weak yen has benefits to the economy and its demerits could be addressed by swiftly

Putin says 'everything going to plan' with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during talks in the Kremlin on

In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta has expressed willingness to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war after his country joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation

Venezuela has suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, calling the island nation's actions "hostile."

Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia legislature’s redistricting push

Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, says that she doesn't oppose a push by the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firing of Copyright Office head

Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked the U.S.

Russia's Lukoil says it plans to sell international assets due to Western sanctions

Russia's second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, said on Monday it would sell its international assets following sanctions over Ukraine announced last week by the United States.

Israel says it has received body of another deceased hostage held in Gaza

Israel said on Monday that the Red Cross had handed over the body of another deceased hostage from Gaza to the Israeli military, according to a statement by the Israeli prime

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group

Tunisia has ordered the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), a prominent civil rights and migrant advocacy organization, to suspend activities for a

Putin and North Korea's foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation, North Korean state media KCNA said on

Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, sources say

U.S.

Virginia, Indiana join national fight over Trump's redistricting campaign

Democratic leaders convened a special session of the Virginia legislature on Monday to consider redrawing congressional electoral maps in their party's favor,

Lawyers for Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro request shorter sentence in coup plot

Lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Monday filed an appeal to reduce his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup to remain in power after

What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania

Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts

The Latest: Trump meets with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo

Ten stand trial in Paris for sexist online harassment of France's first lady

Ten people will stand trial in Paris on Monday and Tuesday for the alleged cyber-harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, in the latest legal action sparked by false claims

Chile election poll shows leftist Jara losing to right-wing rivals in runoff

The candidate for Chile's ruling leftist coalition, communist Jeannette Jara, leads voters' preferences ahead of the first round of the presidential election, but could lose in a

Separatist leader refuses to defend himself in Nigerian terrorism trial

Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on Monday refused to defend himself against terrorism charges, telling a Nigerian court there was no valid case against him and

Judge seeks assurances that Abrego Garcia won't be deported to Liberia in violation of court order

A Maryland federal judge wants the government to assure it will not deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia before she has lifted an injunction barring his removal from the U.S. The Salvadoran national's mistaken deportation to his home country in violation of an earlier agreement has galvanized opposition to President Donald Trump's deportation agenda

Why has ICE detained British commentator Sami Hamdi on his US speaking tour?

Why has ICE detained British commentator Sami Hamdi on his US speaking tour?

Catalan allies on brink of withdrawing support for Spanish government

Leaders of Catalonia's regional pro-independence party Junts agreed on Monday to withdraw support from Spain's leftist government, further complicating its ability to

Mexico's Sheinbaum says she and Trump agreed to extend trade deadline

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she spoke with U.S.

Ivory Coast's Ouattara secures fourth term with landslide election win

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term with a commanding reelection win, according to provisional results announced on Monday, an outcome that was largely

Argentine assets cheer Milei's election victory with massive rally

Argentina's bonds, stocks and currency rose sharply on Monday after President Javier Milei's party won a decisive victory in Sunday's

What to expect in Washington state for the Nov. 4 election

Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market

Sudanese force's capture of Darfur city could entrench country's split

A Sudanese paramilitary force is battling the last pockets of resistance in a Darfur city that has endured a brutal 18-month siege and where a full takeover would entrench

Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace

Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace

Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Argentina's President Javier Milei had a "lot of help" from the U.S. in his party's midterm election victory, after Trump's

Democrats not swayed by call to end shutdown from largest federal workers’ union

Democrats not swayed by call to end shutdown from largest federal workers’ union

Gavin Newsom explains more of his thinking on a 2028 run

Gavin Newsom explains more of his thinking on a 2028 run

Argentina's Milei calls on moderates to support reform after strong midterm showing

Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday urged moderate opposition lawmakers to back his reform agenda during the next two years of his term, after his party

Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as redistricting battle spreads

Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session and directed state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts

Trump reveals he got an MRI during recent exam

President Donald Trump raised new questions about his health after he told reporters on Air Force One that he received an MRI scan during a recent trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president declined to say why he received the MRI.

Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force

Israel’s foreign minister says his government will not allow Turkish troops to take part in a future international peace force in Gaza

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

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What to expect in Maine on Election Day

Maine voters will decide a pair of high-profile ballot measures addressing elections and gun violence in a statewide referendum election next week

What to expect in Cincinnati on Election Day

Cincinnati’s mayor seeks a second term against a challenger with notable family ties in a municipal election next week

Montenegro suspends visa-free regime with Turkey after violence

Montenegro temporarily suspended a visa-free regime for Turkish nationals on Monday following a weekend of violence triggered by the stabbing of a Montenegrin man in the capital

Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers

A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers

Trump administration delays release of new dietary guidelines amid shutdown

Trump administration delays release of new dietary guidelines amid shutdown

What to expect in Colorado for the Nov. 4 election

Colorado’s new free school meals program will face a key test when voters decide two statewide ballot measures that would put the program on sounder financial footing, mostly by raising taxes on high-income individuals

Trump administation narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year

Lawsuit challenges the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City

A lawsuit is seeking to redraw the lines of a Republican-controlled congressional district in New York state

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid

Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at ‘The Daily Show,’ urges people to ‘fight like hell’

Jon Stewart says he wants to stay at ‘The Daily Show,’ urges people to ‘fight like hell’

UN report accuses Russia of war crimes in drone warfare and forcible transfer of civilians

UN report accuses Russia of war crimes in drone warfare and forcible transfer of civilians

World's oldest president, Paul Biya, wins Cameroon election at 92

Cameroon’s top court has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the latest election

China's foreign minister speaks with Rubio ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China hopes the United States can meet it halfway to "prepare for high-level interactions" between the two countries, foreign minister Wang Yi told U.S.

Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise

U.S.

Turkey signs deal to buy 20 Eurofighters from Britain for 8 billion pounds

Turkey agreed to buy 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons from Britain for 8 billion pounds ($10.7 billion) on Monday, deepening the NATO allies' ties and bolstering Turkish

World's oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, election results showed,

Sean Duffy irks White House as drama over top job at NASA seeps into public view

Sean Duffy irks White House as drama over top job at NASA seeps into public view

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire a top Library of Congress official

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire a top Library of Congress official

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October

US envoy Ortagus expected in Lebanon as tensions with Israel spike

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus is expected in Beirut on Monday for talks with Lebanese officials on disarming militant group Hezbollah, sources familiar with her visit said, amid fears in

Japan, US did not directly discuss BOJ policy, Finance Minister Katayama says

Japan's new finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said on Monday her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not directly touch upon the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.

Israel won't accept Turkish armed forces in Gaza, foreign minister says

Israel won't accept the presence of Turkish armed forces in Gaza under a U.S. plan to end war in the Palestinian territory for good, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on

Nord Stream suspect to fight German transfer in Italy's top court

A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines will take his legal fight against handover to Germany back to Italy's highest court, his

EU's Kallas says bloc looking for ways to support ICC

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the international legal order was under "assault" and the bloc was looking at options for supporting the

Beijing, Berlin downplay tension after German foreign minister cancels China trip

China and Germany sought on Monday to downplay suggestions of rising tension between the world's second and third largest economies, after German

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over coercion and confrontation

Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine

By holding nuclear drills and boasting about the successful test of a pioneering nuclear-powered cruise missile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine

Biden warns of dark days for the country as he urges Americans to stay optimistic

Former President Joe Biden is calling these “dark days.”

Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown

Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown

Hungary PM Orban to discuss oil sanctions with Trump next week

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban will discuss U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies among other issues when he meets U.S.

Czech president taps election winner Babis to lead government talks

Czech President Petr Pavel on Monday tapped Andrej Babis, leader of the populist ANO party that won a parliamentary election this month, to lead talks on forming a new government,

Investor reaction to Milei's victory in Argentina midterm congressional vote

Argentina's President Javier Milei won a surprise victory in legislative elections on Sunday, boosting the libertarian leader's free-market reforms and deep austerity

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has won decisive victories in key districts across the country in midterm elections

Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown

Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown

Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns

A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests

US government shutdown threatens the spending power of Congress

As Republican and Democratic lawmakers trade blame for the U.S. government shutdown, some have begun to worry that the impasse is ceding their authority over

Ten people stand trial in France accused of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron

Ten people stand trial in France accused of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron

Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers

King Charles unveils UK's first LGBT armed forces memorial

King Charles unveiled a memorial dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender military personnel on Monday, marking his first official engagement in support

Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for an era of war

China's state-owned defense giant Norinco in February unveiled a military vehicle capable of autonomously conducting combat-support

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided

For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck

President Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time

The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing

Anti-immigrant housing policies have been cast as a way for citizens to access more housing, but they fail to prevent the shortages driving the crises.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on

Virginia Democrats are set to join the redistricting war. Their candidate for governor is staying out of it

Virginia Democrats are set to join the redistricting war. Their candidate for governor is staying out of it

UN secretary-general says outside interference is undermining Sudan peace prospects

Outside interference in Sudan is undermining the prospects for peace, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in

Ukraine and allies to work on ceasefire plan in next ten days, Zelenskiy tells Axios

Ukraine and its allies agreed to work on a ceasefire plan in the coming ten days, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Axios, following U.S. president's proposal to stop the war at

Trump says he would not run for vice president in 2028

U.S.

Rubio says Israeli strike on Gaza didn't violate ceasefire

U.S.

Two Ukrainians detained by Poland in espionage crackdown

Poland has detained two Ukrainians accused of collecting details of soldiers and critical infrastructure for foreign intelligence as Warsaw cracks down on alleged espionage by Russia

UN secretary-general calls for end to 'deplorable' violence in Myanmar

Myanmar's military rulers must put an end to the "deplorable" violence inflicted on the population since 2021 and find a "credible path" back to civilian government, United

Trump names Michael Selig to chair CFTC; Selig cites crypto capital goal

U.S.

Trump says Putin should end the Ukraine war, not test missiles

U.S.

Key facts about Japan's imperial system as Trump meets Emperor

U.S.

US detains British commentator Hamdi in middle of national speaking tour

U.S. immigration authorities detained British commentator Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa and said he would be deported rather than allowed to complete his speaking tour in the

Brazilian President Lula says Trump 'guaranteed' trade deal with U.S

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that U.S.

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump

Trump says new Fed chair decision might be made by year-end

U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair might be made by the end of the year.

Afghan, Pakistan peace talks enter third day as Trump again offers help

Afghanistan and Pakistan officials will meet in Istanbul on Monday for a third day of talks after failing to clinch a lasting peace, three sources familiar with

Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul

Argentine President Javier Milei's party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters handed him a mandate to keep pushing

Japan's Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria

Japan's Nikkei share average closed above the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, continuing a run of successive records on expectations of sizeable spending

Jailed Istanbul mayor hit with new 'espionage' arrest order as opposition crackdown deepens

A Turkish court issued a fresh arrest order for Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Monday on suspicion of "political espionage", marking a new stage in an

Trump says US, China are going to come away with deal

U.S.

Turkish prosecutors file new espionage charges against Istanbul's jailed mayor

Prosecutors have filed new espionage charges against Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, intensifying pressure on the opposition leader seen as a top rival to President Erdogan

China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry

China and Australia on Monday sought to keep ties on an even keel despite tensions over military encounters in the South China Sea and rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region, with Prime

Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Sermons urge youth to take part in public affairs in Morocco after wave of protests

Imams around Morocco have read government-written sermons urging parents to involve their children in public affairs

Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade

Malian authorities have suspended classes in schools and universities due to fuel shortages

Key issues at stake in the Trump-Xi talks in South Korea

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Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practice "confrontation drills", Chinese state media reported late on Sunday, publicising the action just a few

Australia PM Albanese: Hopeful Quad leaders to meet in first quarter of 2026

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that a meeting of the Quad group leaders is likely to be held in the first quarter of 2026.

South Korean presidential aide says meeting between Trump and North Korea's Kim unlikely to happen soon

A South Korean presidential security adviser said on Monday that she did not believe a meeting between U.S.

More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist

More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the U.S. on Sunday as air traffic controller absences continued to disrupt travel and a federal

Milei's party wins victory in Argentina midterm vote, media reports

The party of Argentina's President Javier Milei's has achieved a victory in Sunday's midterm election, local media reported, virtually tying with the Peronist opposition in the

Ireland's president elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, has been elected as Ireland's president

Venezuela condemns 'military provocation' by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago

Venezuela on Sunday condemned what it said was a military provocation by neighboring Trinidad and Tobago in coordination with the U.S.

Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge’s use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters

Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge’s use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, moving closer to deploying it, according to President Vladimir Putin

Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile amid diplomatic breakdown

Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile amid diplomatic breakdown

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela

A U.S. warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago's capital as the Trump administration increases military pressure on Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro

Former commerce minister Billon concedes defeat to Ouattara in Ivory Coast election

Former Ivory Coast commerce minister Jean-Louis Billon on Sunday conceded defeat to incumbent Alassane Ouattara in the presidential election, he said in a statement, as partial

Four killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says

At least four people were killed by gunshots in opposition protests in Cameroon's commercial capital Douala on Sunday, according to the campaign of presidential candidate Issa

Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal

A former Tennessee state representative has been sentenced to eight months in prison for her role in a scheme involving a taxpayer-funded mail business

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he'll consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year

Mamdani takes a risk, courts NYPD Commissioner Tisch in public without certainty she will keep the job

Mamdani takes a risk, courts NYPD Commissioner Tisch in public without certainty she will keep the job

Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza

Hamas says it is expanding its search for the remains of hostages still left in Gaza

German foreign minister to meet India's Goyal, NATO's Rutte after postponing China trip

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior policymakers during a trip to Brussels

US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider

Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for U.S.

Cameroon opposition protests intensify ahead of presidential results

Hundreds of opposition supporters barricaded roads and burned tyres in Cameroon's commercial capital on Sunday, as protests intensified a day before the announcement of presidential

Gov. Gavin Newsom will consider presidential run after 2026 midterm elections

Gov. Gavin Newsom will consider presidential run after 2026 midterm elections

Netanyahu says Israel will decide which foreign troops acceptable to secure Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to

Putin's investment envoy Dmitriev continues talks with US officials

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Sunday that he had continued talks with representatives of

California Governor Newsom mulls 2028 US presidential run

Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom said in an interview aired on Sunday that he is considering running for U.S. president in 2028 and will make a decision after the 2026

Russia targets Kyiv with drones, killing 3 and wounding 29

Russia has targeted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with drones, killing three people in their homes, according to authorities on Sunday

Trump says he will solve Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis 'very quickly' as peace talks enter second day

President Trump says he will solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis quickly

Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run

Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House

Congress requests briefing from NBA commissioner Adam Silver on gambling scandal

Congress requests briefing from NBA commissioner Adam Silver on gambling scandal

Brazil and US to meet 'immediately' to seek tariff solutions, Lula says

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had a positive meeting on Sunday with U.S.

Trump oversees truce signing and trade deal flurry on first Asian stop

U.S.

Kurdish PKK militants announce withdrawal from Turkey as part of disarmament

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group said on Sunday it was withdrawing from Turkey as part of a disarmament process being coordinated with the government,

Bessent says US, China reach framework deal on rare earths, Trump's tariff threat -NBC interview

U.S.

Schwarzenegger urges Californians to oppose Democratic redistricting ballot measure, as GOP presses on in other states

Schwarzenegger urges Californians to oppose Democratic redistricting ballot measure, as GOP presses on in other states

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff

GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff

Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues

Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues

The White House’s East Wing is now demolished. Here’s what was lost

The White House’s East Wing is now demolished. Here’s what was lost

Kremlin: Wrong to talk about cancellation of Putin-Trump summit, agencies report

The Kremlin said on Sunday it was wrong to talk about cancellation of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify

Kosovo's parliament fails to elect prime minister as snap election looms

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect Albin Kurti as prime minister on Sunday, increasing the likelihood that a snap election will be called to break a political deadlock following an

Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist

Republicans in Indiana and Kansas are resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts

Russia will respond harshly in event of strikes deep inside its territory, Kremlin says

Russian armed forces will respond forcefully in the event of strikes deep inside Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in remarks published on Sunday.

Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S.

US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month

The U.S.

What is Russia's Burevestnik missile?

President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia had tested its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile.

Cambodia and Thailand sign expanded ceasefire alongside truce-broker Trump

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S.

Russian attack on Kyiv kills three, injures 31, including 6 children, Ukraine says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for new strong sanctions against Russia and its allies after Russian drones killed three and injured 31, including six children, in an

East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc's first expansion since the 1990s

East Timor has been formally admitted into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s

Former LAPD officer charged with murder in 2015 shooting of unarmed homeless man

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office says a grand jury indictment was unsealed charging a former Los Angeles police officer in the 2015 shooting death of an unarmed homeless man

New Japan PM tells Trump that US alliance is paramount in first phone call

Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, told U.S.

Mamdani gives emotional speech talking about Cuomo and 9/11

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gives an emotional response to Andrew Cuomo after he laughed at a radio host's suggestion that Mamdani would cheer a terror attack like 9/11 were it to happen again.

East Timor, Asia's youngest nation, becomes ASEAN's 11th member

Asia's youngest nation East Timor on Sunday became the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, fulfilling a vision set out by its

Australia PM says ambassador Rudd doing 'great job' after fresh Trump comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected on Sunday questions about whether Australia's ambassador in Washington was becoming a problem, after local media reported fresh remarks made

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario

Venezuela's Maduro says the US is fabricating a war and seeks to revoke citizenship of opponent

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro says the U.S. is “fabricating” a war against him as the world’s biggest warship approaches the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent who he accuses of egging on an invasion

Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend

Violence, racism, and Nazi praise: The dark side of US political group chats

Three separate

Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

U.S.

Trump says he will not meet with Putin until he thinks there is a deal on Ukraine

U.S.

Ivory Coast counts votes in key election with incumbent Ouattara predicted to win fourth term

Votes are being counted in Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader

US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the U.S. does not want to harm Colombia’s people and its economy with sanctions imposed on President Gustavo Petro.

Ontario premier provokes Trump's ire once again with Reagan ad

The premier of Canada’s most populous province has again complicated the country’s delicate trade negotiations with the U.S., this time with a political ad targeting

Pope Leo laments US-Canada 'difficulties' after Trump ends trade talks

Pope Leo lamented on Friday the frictions roiling relations between the United States and Canada, in a likely reference to U.S.

Protesters urge regional Spanish leader to quit a year after deadly floods

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia on Saturday and called for conservative

US could hit Russia with more sanctions over Ukraine war, but also wants Europe to increase pressure

U.S.

Independent left-wing politician Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far left of the Irish political spectrum, was elected president by a landslide margin on Saturday in a stinging rebuke

Left-leaning independent Connolly wins Irish presidential election

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland’s left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory against her center-right rival

Rubio says US is getting input on Gaza international force, will discuss in Qatar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. officials are getting input on a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss

Ivory Coast votes with 83-year-old Ouattara's legacy in focus

Ivory Coast voted in a presidential election that unfolded on Saturday without major disruption, with incumbent and strong favourite Alassane Ouattara, 83,

Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

Trump travels to Asia and a meeting with China's Xi as the US government shutdown drags on

President Donald Trump is heading to Asia for his first trip since taking office in January

Letitia James speaks out after pleading not guilty in court

After pleading not guilty in her federal court arraignment, New York Attorney General Letitia James says she “will not be deterred” by her prosecution.

FBI indicts dozens of people in Philadelphia on drug charges

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced that more than two dozen people have been indicted on drug-related charges as part of a yearslong investigation into a gang in Philadelphia

Rubio says Taiwan should not be concerned about US-China talks

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Taiwan should not be concerned about upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in Malaysia.

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia

U.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact

Reagan's 1987 speech shows what he really thought about tariffs

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan sharply criticized tariffs and trade barriers. Ontario's government used Reagan's words in an advertisement promoting free trade between the US and Canada in response to President Trump's tariffs. In a post, Trump falsely claimed that Reagan supported tariffs. In the speech, Reagan says he believes that tariffs hurt the US economy and workers.

Trump says he's willing to reduce tariffs on Brazil in right circumstances

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would consider reducing tariffs on Brazil, under the right circumstances.

Tens of thousands brave rain at east Asia's largest Pride march in Taiwan

Almost 150,000 people braved blustery rain in a boisterous and colourful celebration of LGBTQ+ equality in Taiwan on Saturday at east Asia's largest Pride march, thronging the

Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run: ‘I am not done’

Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run: ‘I am not done’

North Korea's Kim, Trump have chance to meet next week, South's minister says

South Korea's unification minister on Friday called on U.S.

Pakistan defence minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

Pakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war

US Navy’s ‘most lethal combat platform,’ the carrier USS Gerald R Ford, is being sent to the Caribbean

US Navy’s ‘most lethal combat platform,’ the carrier USS Gerald R Ford, is being sent to the Caribbean

He’s the sole caretaker for his disabled son. Now he faces deportation

He’s the sole caretaker for his disabled son. Now he faces deportation

Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power

The government shutdown is quickly becoming a way for President Donald Trump to exercise new command over the government

Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City

UK Labour Party elects deputy leader who urges more focus on left-wing values

Britain's governing Labour Party on Saturday said Lucy Powell had won a vote of members to become the party's deputy leader, a victory for a

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

U.S.

What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders' summit as Trump attends

Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners, including U.S.

US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits

By Leah Douglas and P.J.

Top China official says peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan is best path forward - Xinhua

China's fourth-highest-ranked leader said on Saturday that China and Taiwan should work to achieve "peaceful reunification", Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported

Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills two, injures 13, Ukraine officials say

Two people were killed and 13 others injured in Kyiv after Russian missiles and drones hit sites in Ukraine overnight, including infrastructure and energy sites, Ukrainian officials

Malaysia warns ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned Southeast Asian counterparts that neutrality is shrinking due to big power rivalry

Thai PM to sign Cambodia ceasefire deal, cuts short ASEAN trip after royal death

Thailand's prime minister will travel to Malaysia on Saturday to sign a ceasefire deal with Cambodia and meet with U.S.

Trump’s troop deployments to Portland and D.C. tested in court

Federal judges in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C. held hearings on Friday in legal battles over the deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 4 people and wound 16

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people and wounded 16 others, according to local officials

Ontario premier says he'll pull ad that upset Trump so trade talks between Canada and US can resume

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he’ll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

Europe fights to avoid being sidelined by Trump’s world-shaping plans

Donald Trump has seized a central role on the global stage, leaving European allies on the sidelines

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending trade negotiations with Canada

Delta, Aeromexico ask court to block Trump order forcing end to JV

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico asked a U.S. appeals court on Friday to halt a Trump administration order forcing it to unwind a joint venture that lets the

Trump says private donor gave $130 million to cover military pay during shutdown

U.S.

US sanctions Colombia's president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector

A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia

A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia

US doesn't expect China to join Thai-Cambodia ceasefire event, official says

China played a limited role in Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire talks and is not expected to participate in a possible weekend event in Malaysia marking the deal with U.S.

Jeffries ends the suspense, endorses Mamdani in NY mayor's race

U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, a top elected Democrat in the U.S.

Immigration surge called off for entire San Francisco Bay Area, officials say

A planned immigration enforcement push by U.S.

Scope downgrades US credit rating on public finance, governance deterioration; revises outlook to 'stable'

European rating agency Scope downgraded the United States' credit rating by a notch on Friday, citing sustained deterioration in public finances and a weakening of governance standards.

Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine and Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, said on Friday he believes his

US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government member over drug trade allegations

Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco

President Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor

US civil rights groups sue to block closure of race-relations office

Civil rights advocacy groups on Friday asked a federal judge to block the U.S.

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

The U.S.

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs -- Trump’s favorite economic tool

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol

Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller were unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol

Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada's team plays the Dodgers

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers

7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money

A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania has led to criminal charges against six street canvassers and their leader

1 in 4 active-duty families face food insecurity. Here's how government shutdown impacts them

CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Monica Bassett, a founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, about the issue of food insecurity in military families, and how the government shutdown impacts them.

US launches investigation into China's compliance with 2020 trade deal

The U.S.

Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, officials say

Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, officials say

What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East Wing

Members of Congress are divided largely along party lines on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that President Donald Trump wants to build

Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here

President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs has quickly strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada over the last year

Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow

Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow

US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group

President Donald Trump’s administration escalated a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by announcing the deployment of the Gerald

US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower

The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America in the latest escalation of military firepower to a region

GRIEF BECOMES ADVOCACY: Unlikely friends travel to DC for fentanyl rally

GRIEF BECOMES ADVOCACY: Unlikely friends travel to DC for fentanyl rally

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James is scheduled for trial in January after pleading not guilty to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Donald Trump

New York, California to fund Planned Parenthood amid federal cuts

Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul and California Governor Gavin Newsom said that they would fund reproductive healthcare provider Planned Parenthood amid federal cuts

Carney ready to resume US-Canada trade talks halted by Trump over Reagan ad

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada stands ready to resume trade talks with the United States that President Donald

Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown

A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has toured a U.S.-led coordination center in southern Israel

Fact check: Democratic leaders misleadingly snip White House press secretary’s ‘main priority’ quote out of context

Fact check: Democratic leaders misleadingly snip White House press secretary’s ‘main priority’ quote out of context

Republican US lawmakers applaud Trump's aggressive China software proposal

Republican lawmakers have been praising a preliminary plan under consideration by President Donald Trump's administration to curb exports to China of a

U.S. sanctions against Russia put more pressure on Putin, NATO's Rutte says

The new sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia will put more pressure on President Vladimir Putin, who is running out of money, troops and ideas, NATO chief Mark Rutte told

German foreign minister postpones China trip amid rising tensions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul postponed his first trip to China after Beijing confirmed only one of his requested meetings, pointing to rising tensions between the largest

Kyiv's allies say frozen Russian assets should be quickly used to aid Ukraine

Ukraine's European allies said frozen Russian assets needed to be used quickly to fund support for Kyiv, one of several measures discussed in

Afghanistan and Pakistan head to Turkey for second round of crisis talks

Officials in Afghanistan and Pakistan say delegations are going to Turkey for a second round of crisis talks

Erin Burnett on Trump's White House ballroom donors and their ties to Crypto

CNN's Erin Burnett digs into list of donors funding President Trump's $300 million renovation project to the White House East Wing - and their ties to Crypto which is fueling Trump's wealth.

How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in the 2024 election

Canada ready to pick up trade negotiations with US, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said his country is prepared to pick up trade negotiations with the United States when Washington is ready, adding that Canada cannot

Nigeria court adjourns separatist Kanu's terrorism trial to Monday

A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned the terrorism trial of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu until October 27, after he failed for a second day to open his defence,

Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders

Argentina's farmers give Milei vote of confidence before midterms

Argentine farmers are renewing their vote of confidence in President Javier Milei ahead of Sunday's midterm elections, a crucial sector that the government

Mexico's Sheinbaum cites progress on trade talks with Washington

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that trade talks with Washington were going well, declining to comment about U.S.

Czech election winner ANO close to government agenda deal with right-wing partners

Czech populist party ANO is close to agreeing a joint agenda with far-right and right-wing partners to form a new government after an election victory this month, a senior official

Poland sentences three Ukrainians for arson amid Russian sabotage crackdown

A Polish court handed down prison sentences to three Ukrainians on Friday for their roles in a string of huge fires in Poland and the Baltic states, as Warsaw aims to crack down on

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois have died in a helicopter crash in Montana

US strike against alleged drug vessel in Caribbean kills six, Pentagon says

A U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel killed six suspected "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean, U.S.

Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader

Starmer urges allies to 'finish the job' on frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that European leaders of the so-called 'coalition of the willing' needed to agree to finish the job on using frozen Russian assets

Nigeria's Tinubu replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs in a sweeping overhaul of the country's military leadership, the presidency said on Friday, as part of

Ivory Coast's Ouattara seeks fourth term on economic record, critics decry 'coronation'

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term on Saturday, vowing to build on nearly a decade and a half of consistent growth while critics

Outgoing New York Mayor Adams endorses Cuomo for mayor, attacks Mamdani

New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo to succeed him in a last-ditch effort to prevent the leftist Democratic

Brazil's Lula open to discussing tariffs, Venezuela with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he is willing to discuss a wide range of topics with U.S.

UK tax options for finance minister Reeves in November budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to raise tens of billions of pounds in taxes in her budget on November 26 to stay on track to meet her fiscal targets and avoid a

Canada's Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce US dependence

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North

Spain probes steelmaker for breaching Israel sales ban

Spain's High Court is investigating privately-owned steelmaker Sidenor for allegedly selling steel to an Israeli firm for the purpose of making weapons, it said on Friday, in one of

Reagan 1987 address was defence of free but fair trade

The 1987 radio address by the former U.S.

NY Attorney General James to challenge US Attorney Halligan's appointment

(Corrects the seventh and eighth paragraphs to show that the oral arguments are being heard in Alexandria, Virginia by a U.S. District Court Judge from South Carolina) By Sarah N.

Netherlands must better recognise role of gender in domestic violence, expert body says

A European expert group has urged the Netherlands to ensure its policies reflect that domestic violence "disproportionately affects women", and said its

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to the legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars a year, even as it recognized that the decision was controversial

Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners

Every Wednesday, 89-year-old Olga Beatriz Gonzalez eats a simple breakfast, picks up donations of bread and vegetables for the soup kitchen she runs from her

Czech 2026 deficit target can stay unchanged to pass budget quickly, poll winner says

Czech populist party ANO, on track to form the next government after winning an election this month, said on Friday it could keep the outgoing cabinet's proposed 2026 deficit target

Gaza security force to include countries Israel 'comfortable with,' Rubio says

An international security force to be put in place in Gaza under a ceasefire agreement will have to be made up of countries that Israel is "comfortable with", U.S.

From cargo hub, US plots complex goal of forming international force for Gaza

In a squat, grey building that normally operates as a cargo hub in an industrial area of southern Israel, U.S.

Erdogan says U.S., others must press Israel to abide by Gaza ceasefire

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States and others must do more to push Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement, including the possible use of sanctions

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

Kremlin says Russia is analysing latest sanctions, will act in its own interests

Russia is analysing the latest Western sanctions, and will act according to its interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

ASEAN's Myanmar peace plan not hard to implement, Malaysia foreign minister says

ASEAN's four-year-old plan for peace in war-torn Myanmar is not difficult to implement and the ruling junta should adhere to it and allow humanitarian aid to be

Turkish court throws out case seeking to oust opposition leader

A Turkish court dismissed a case seeking to oust the main opposition party's leader and annul its 2023 congress, a decision that relieves some pressure on President

US blocks WTO proposal to fill Appellate Body vacancies for 91st time, says trade official

The United States has again declined to agree to a proposal from 130 World Trade Organization members to start the selection process to fill vacancies on the WTO's Appellate Body, a

Turkey in talks with Qatar and Oman to buy used Eurofighter jets, Erdogan says

Turkey is negotiating with Qatar and Oman to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets to boost its air force capabilities

Liberal US Supreme Court justices decry nitrogen gas execution in spirited dissent

As the state of Alabama prepared to execute a death row inmate on Thursday with nitrogen gas, the U.S.

International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case

Judges at the International Criminal Court have rejected a challenge to jurisdiction in the case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Tanzania's first female president has defied early hopes that she would ease repression

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who rose from the vice presidency to become the country’s first female leader in 2021, is seeking her first elected term in office in a vote set for Oct. 29

When masked agents descended on a Chicago suburb, residents disrupted the operation with hollering and blaring car horns

When masked agents descended on a Chicago suburb, residents disrupted the operation with hollering and blaring car horns

Trump says declaration of war not needed on drug cartels

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration plans to brief the U.S.

Indonesia's rate cuts aren't working as banks hold line, firms baulk

Indonesia's central bank paused its aggressive rate-cutting campaign this week, to focus instead on getting banks to lower loan costs.

China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea from October 30 to November 1 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Friday,

West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks

Afaf Abu Alia had woken early on October 19 to join her grandchildren picking olives near the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, when she heard a woman

Japan's new premier pledges early boost to defence spending, 'proactive' fiscal policy

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Friday to accelerate a defence spending target by two years, as her government pursues proactive fiscal

Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy

Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy

Japanese police arrest knife man near US embassy days before Trump visit

Police arrested a man who pointed a knife at them in front of the U.S. embassy in Tokyo on Friday, local media reported, as Japan ramped up security ahead of U.S.

Swiss president strikes cautious note on prospects for US tariff deal in 2025

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter declined to say whether her country could this year strike a deal on tariffs with U.S.

Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom

Investors are bracing for a renewed round of Argentine currency and bond market swings, as this Sunday's midterm elections

UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales

Britain's ruling Labour Party suffered a heavy electoral defeat on Friday in Wales, a traditional stronghold, in a result that highlights the threat posed by the Reform UK party, as

Thailand expects to hold election on March 29, senior government official says

The likely date for a general election in Thailand is March 29, a senior government official told Reuters on Friday after Prime

Japan's Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's new hardline coalition partner unshackles her security ambitions and gives U.S.

Who are the Palestinians held in Israeli jails?

Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinians from its custody this month in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as part of the U.S.-

As he remains defiant, Graham Platner’s candidacy for Maine Senate becomes a progressive litmus test

As he remains defiant, Graham Platner’s candidacy for Maine Senate becomes a progressive litmus test

Lithuanian president says Russian military planes violated the Baltic country's airspace

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says Russian military planes violated Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday evening

Backed by the White House, Taiwan leans on MAGA to bend Trump's ear

Unable to just pick up the telephone to U.S.

Trump, Xi to make state visits to South Korea next week, Seoul security adviser says

U.S.

Cuomo invokes fears of Mamdani’s Muslim faith in final days of NYC mayoral race

Cuomo invokes fears of Mamdani’s Muslim faith in final days of NYC mayoral race

US warns it could force some Pennsylvania rail cars out of service

U.S.

First Lady Melania Trump's former Chief of Staff on WH East Wing demolition: 'It breaks my heart'

Stephanie Grisham, who served as Chief of Staff to First Lady Melania Trump, talks to CNN's Erin Burnett about President Trump's plan to install a $300 million ballroom in place of the demolished East Wing, and why the first lady is remaining silent.

Trump-Kim meeting speculation flares ahead of US president's visit to South Korea

As U.S. President Donald Trump makes his first trip to Asia since his return to office, speculation is rife that he may seek to meet Kim again during his stop in South Korea

Louisiana jury awards more than $40 million to family of man who died in privately-run jail

A federal jury found a private corrections company running a Louisiana jail liable for the 2015 death of a man who died of head injuries he sustained while in custody and awarded the family more than $40 million in damages

NY AG Letitia James to ask for her case to be dismissed due to appointment of Lindsey Halligan

NY AG Letitia James to ask for her case to be dismissed due to appointment of Lindsey Halligan

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians have filled the streets of Budapest in competing demonstrations

US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

The U.S. military has flown a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

How inflatable costumes ballooned at anti-Trump rallies due to a Portland protester's frog outfit

A growing number of people protesting against President Donald Trump's administration are wearing inflatable costumes at rallies

Canada caps how many US-made vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free

Canada has sharply reduced tariff-free import quotas for General Motors and Stellantis, citing their decisions to scale back manufacturing in the country, the country's Department of

The Latest: Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear

President Donald Trump will be in Japan and South Korea next week and he's expected to promote an epic windfall in investments for U.S. factories and projects

Supreme Court liberals decry ‘excruciating suffocation’ in nitrogen hypoxia executions

Supreme Court liberals decry ‘excruciating suffocation’ in nitrogen hypoxia executions

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop", state media KCNA reported on Friday. 

With East Wing nearly demolished, White House looks for more donors to help fund ballroom

The White House is looking for more donors to help fund President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom.

Mum’s the word from workers on East Wing demolition, including some who say they’ve signed NDAs

Mum’s the word from workers on East Wing demolition, including some who say they’ve signed NDAs

White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

Associated Press photos show the entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with building a ballroom

Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump's redistricting push

Democrats in Virginia are joining the national redistricting battle over U.S. House seats

Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment

US repatriates drug submarine survivors in line with wartime protocols, says Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the U.S. decision to repatriate two survivors of a recent military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling submarine, likening it to

EU pledges financial aid to Ukraine but demurs on Russian assets plan

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to meet Ukraine's pressing financial needs for the next two years but stopped short of explicitly endorsing the use of Russian frozen assets to give

Trump's ballroom funded by America's biggest companies and wealthy individuals

Many wealthy individuals and large U.S. tech, cryptocurrency, energy and defense corporations have donated to pay for the construction of a $300 million ballroom commissioned by

EU vows financial backing for Kyiv, holds off on frozen assets plan

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to meet Ukraine's "pressing financial needs" for the next two years but stopped short of

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin remained defiant on Thursday after U.S.

Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing

U.S.

Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Some DC residents, wary of Trump's motives, uneasily back parts of the National Guard deployment

The hundreds of National Guard troops still deployed to Washington, D.C., have unnerved some residents

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump says he’s backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located

Police in Kentucky's capital investigating after KKK propaganda spread overnight

Police in Kentucky's capital investigating after KKK propaganda spread overnight

EU leaders seek role in Gaza at summit focused on Ukraine and Russia

European Union leaders are seeking a more active role in Gaza and the occupied West Bank after being sidelined from a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Man accuses Stanislaus County sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force at county fair

Man accuses Stanislaus County sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force at county fair

Mexican ag minister to discuss with US counterpart opening border to cattle amid screwworm outbreak

Mexico's agriculture minister will travel to Washington next week with the aim of reaching an agreement on the reopening of the border to Mexican cattle amid an outbreak of the

UK's Reeves weighing income tax rise to tackle deficit, The Guardian reports

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax in next month's budget to help reduce a multibillion-pound deficit, The Guardian reported on Thursday, citing

M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine

The M23 armed group on Thursday denied accusations that its fighters had looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion from Twangiza Mining's gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic

Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels

A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice’s time as West Virginia’s governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate

Trump says report of US sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela was false

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a report on the United States sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela to increase military pressure was false.

Photos show entirety of East Wing, including its colonnade, torn down

Photos show entirety of East Wing, including its colonnade, torn down

Eric Adams endorses once bitter rival Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral race

US reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas development

The Trump administration on Thursday announced a series of steps to open up Alaskan wilderness to energy and infrastructure development, including by allowing oil and gas

Trump dismisses bid by some Israeli lawmakers to annex West Bank

U.S.

As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs

As federal agents ramp up an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, an increasing number of elected officials in the Democratic stronghold are getting caught in the crosshairs

See the East Wing demolition from satellite images

See the East Wing demolition from satellite images

Mamdani, Cuomo clash in NYC mayoral debate

New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo (I), Zohran Mamdani (D), and Curtis Sliwa (R) faced off in their second and final debate, with some rather heated exchanges.

Trump considers Congressional notification for drug strikes on land

U.S.

EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assets

European Union leaders have ordered the bloc’s executive branch to come up with options for meeting Ukraine’s pressing economic and military needs over the next two years

Mexican president says US players involved in fuel smuggling

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that U.S. individuals are involved in smuggling fuel into the country, following a

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain food aid for state residents as a three-week-long U.S. government

Argentina President Milei to meet JPMorgan CEO Dimon this week

Argentine President Javier Milei will meet with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in Buenos Aires this week, according to three sources familiar with

Trump mulls whether Israel should free jailed Palestinian political figure

U.S.

US mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation

The United States is considering a proposal for humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza that would replace the controversial U.S.-backed Gaza

Argentina's crucial midterms are on Sunday. What would a Milei victory look like?

Argentines vote on Sunday in a midterm election that has emerged as a referendum on the deep austerity policies of President Javier Milei, and follows a

Colombia's Petro says US cut in military funding could pose problems

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday that a suspension of aid from the United States would mean nothing to his country but that changes to

Trump pardons convicted Binance founder 'CZ' Zhao 

U.S.

How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talks

Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping

Vance calls Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation an 'insult'

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation

A Florida teenager is in an Israeli prison. Why his family and advocates say he should be released

A Florida family is urging U.S. leaders to help free a 16-year-old Palestinian-American held in an Israeli prison for eight months

Rebuilding Rafah could happen in 2 to 3 years, Vance says as he leaves Israel

Rebuilding Rafah could happen in 2 to 3 years, Vance says as he leaves Israel

ICC judges reject jurisdiction challenge by Philippines ex-president Duterte

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have rejected a challenge to the court's jurisdiction in a case against former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and said his

Canada will not allow unfair US access to markets if trade talks fail, says Carney

Canada will not allow unfair U.S. access to its markets if talks on various trade deals with Washington ultimately fail, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Thursday. U.S.

US to probe China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal, New York Times reports

The U.S. is preparing to investigate China's adherence to the terms of a trade deal signed during President Donald Trump's first term, the New York Times reported on Thursday

US Medicare agency recalls furloughed staff to support open enrollment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will temporarily bring back furloughed staff next week to support open enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act

Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves, rising tension

Just a month after U.S.

US mayors urge USDA to fund November food benefits amid shutdown

A group representing mayors of more than 1,000 U.S. cities has urged the Agriculture Department to use emergency funds to pay for food assistance benefits

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine wants to buy from Sweden?

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to export up to 150 of Saab's Gripen fighter jets to

Backing Israel was considered mandatory for New York politicians. Then came Zohran Mamdani

If Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayor’s race next month, he would become the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in a century

Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, tells The Associated Press that he's covered a tattoo on his chest to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol that he got nearly 20 years ago

Why the joint prayer of Pope Leo and King Charles symbolises reconciliation

The sight of King Charles praying with Pope Leo at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel signalled the latest step in a historic reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Anglican

Satellite images show before and after of demolition of White House East Wing

New satellite images taken Thursday show the scale of the demolition of the White House East Wing as President Donald Trump moves forward with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House

Trump’s Argentina beef deal angers America’s struggling farmers: ‘You’re selling us out’

Trump’s Argentina beef deal angers America’s struggling farmers: ‘You’re selling us out’

Belgium backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Belgium has become the latest Western nation to endorse Morocco's autonomy proposal as a solution for the decades-long Western Sahara dispute, according to a joint Moroccan-Belgian

Pope Leo decries 'grave crime' of mistreatment of immigrants

Pope Leo decried mistreatment of immigrants as a "grave crime" on Thursday, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants weeks after criticizing U.S.

EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions

The European Union adopted its 19th package of Russia sanctions on Thursday, banning Russian liquefied natural gas imports and targeting entities ranging from

Hungary's Orban seeks to boost support, opposition holds rival rally on 1956 anniversary

Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday accused the European Union of wanting to impose a "puppet" government on Hungary and

White House demolition stands out from past renovations

President Donald Trump has proceeded with enormous latitude as he constructs his massive new ballroom, bypassing concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopping short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings to tear down the entirety of the White House East Wing. CNN's Kevin Liptak looks at how President Trump's controversial plans compare to the long history of White House renovations.

Video shows first US strike of alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific

The US military conducted a lethal strike against an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific on Tuesday. It's the 8th known strike by the US since the start of September and the first known strike in the Pacific.

North Carolina Republicans pass new US House map, expanding Trump's redistricting campaign

North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature passed a new congressional map on Wednesday aimed at securing the party another seat in the U.S.

Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party after recent deadly clashes with police

Authorities say Pakistan has banned a radical Islamist party behind recent violent protests that left at least one police officer and four civilians dead

US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean

US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on

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Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has set January 19-25 as the dates for its five-yearly congress to define the country's main strategies and policies, state media reported on Thursday

Food supplies into Gaza not meeting nutritional needs on the ground, aid groups say

Supplies of food into Gaza are not meeting the nutritional needs of people in the enclave, some parts of which are experiencing famine, aid groups said on

Ivory Coast's mining boom faces test as Ouattara seeks fourth term

Ivory Coast's fast-growing mining sector is bracing for potential disruption ahead of a tense presidential vote on Saturday, with President Alassane

King Charles prays with Pope Leo at the Vatican as Prince Andrew scandal looms back home

King Charles prays with Pope Leo at the Vatican as Prince Andrew scandal looms back home

Senator delivers marathon overnight speech

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon spoke on the Senate floor for more than 12 hours to protest what he called President Donald Trump’s “grave threats to democracy.”

British ex-soldier acquitted of murder in 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre

A former British paratrooper who was the only soldier ever charged in the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland has been acquitted of murder charges

Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule

President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader

How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago

As the shrill sound of whistles echoed through a parking garage in Chicago’s North Side on Tuesday, two people flung their car doors open, ducked inside and

Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced it is providing a base for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the San Francisco area

EU lawmaker pushes sunset clause, Washington concessions for US tariff deal

The European Union should make its removal of tariffs on many products from the United States conditional on concessions from Washington and insert safeguard

German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will urge China to relax export restrictions on rare earths and semiconductors, emphasizing fair trade as a cornerstone of

Zelenskiy appeals to EU leaders over long-range weapons

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European allies on Thursday to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons after failing to secure a promise from U.S.

Milei seeks to win back disenchanted voters in Argentina's midterms

Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei faces crucial legislative elections on Sunday to determine whether he will be able to continue an economic

Russian drone kills two Ukrainian journalists, Zelenskiy condemns Russia

Two Ukrainian journalists were killed by a Russian drone in the eastern city of Kramatorsk on Thursday in an attack that was condemned by President Volodymyr

Takeaways from the second general election debate in the NYC mayoral race

Takeaways from the second general election debate in the NYC mayoral race

New York attorney general urges public to report ICE activity after raid targets vendors

New York State's attorney general on Wednesday urged the public to submit photos, videos and other documentation of

Northern Ireland court finds soldier not guilty of murder over 'Bloody Sunday' killings

A Belfast court on Thursday found a British soldier not guilty of murder in the only trial of a member of the British armed forces over the 1972 "Bloody Sunday" killings of 13

The two Russian oil giants hit with US sanctions

The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, in Washington's toughest measures on Russian business since the start of the war in

Majority of Americans think Trump is targeting enemies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

More than half of Americans, including about three in 10 Republicans, believe President Donald Trump is using federal law enforcement to go after his enemies,

King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first

Britain's King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Thursday, in the first joint worship including an English monarch and a

Oil jumps and Tesla skids

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices jumped 4% on a wave of new retaliatory sanctions on Russian crude

China to focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and tech in new economic plan

China's ruling Communist Party says it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and technology in the coming five years

UK police arrest 3 men in London on suspicion of spying for Russia

British counterterrorism police have arrested three men in London on suspicion of spying for Russia

Many Native Americans object to White Settlement Road name change

Many Native Americans object to White Settlement Road name change

UK lawyers attack reported budget tax hike proposal

British lawyers have hit out at a reported proposal that finance minister Rachel Reeves could increase taxes on partnerships typically used by lawyers, accountants and family doctors

East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation

Asia's youngest nation East Timor is set to achieve a decades-long dream when it becomes the 11th member of ASEAN this weekend, which analysts say is a win

Medvedev says Trump's actions are like an act of war against Russia

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday it was now absolutely clear that the United States was Russia's adversary and that

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act

GOP attempts to squeeze Democrats with vote to pay ‘essential workers,’ including troops and TSA agents

GOP attempts to squeeze Democrats with vote to pay ‘essential workers,’ including troops and TSA agents

White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom

White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom

Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles as Trump threatens military action inside Venezuela

Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles as Trump threatens military action inside Venezuela

Zelenskiy hails new energy sanctions on Russia, seeks more pressure on Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed "very important" new U.S. and European Union energy sanctions on Russia on Thursday, but said more pressure would be needed on Moscow

Sudan's capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day

A Sudanese paramilitary force has targeted the capital and main airport with drones

Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash bitterly during final NYC mayoral debate

Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani was attacked over his thin resume

Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says

Talks between Thailand and Cambodia this week have made "meaningful progress", Thai defense minister Natthaphon Narkphanit said on Thursday, ahead of the potential signing of a

US hits top Russian oil companies with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG

U.S.

Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president

Last week’s military coup in Madagascar followed weeks of protests by youth angry about a lack of opportunity, poverty, and regular power and water cutoffs in the sprawling African island nation

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can't rely on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's setting a goal for the country to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying Canada’s former strengths based on close ties to the United States have become vulnerabilities

US sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies and calls on Moscow to agree to immediate ceasefire

US sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies and calls on Moscow to agree to immediate ceasefire

China courts Taiwanese worshippers in religious charm offensive, study shows

More than 10,000 Taiwanese people participated in religious activities in China in 2024 with support from the government in Beijing, a study showed, which Taipei views

Welfare cuts are fueling the rise of the far right globally, the UN finds

Welfare cuts are fueling the rise of the far right globally, the UN finds

Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast

Taiwan is closely monitoring whether China will include the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands in a new five-year economic plan under discussion this week in Beijing.

Peru PM seeks 90-day legislative powers from Congress to tackle security issues

Peruvian Prime Minister Ernesto Alvarez on Wednesday asked Congress to grant the government 90 days of legislative powers to pass laws aimed at tackling security issues

US military strikes 2 boats in Pacific in apparent expansion of campaign against alleged drug trafficking

US military strikes 2 boats in Pacific in apparent expansion of campaign against alleged drug trafficking

North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports

North Korea said it successfully tested "a new cutting-edge weapons system" involving hypersonic projectiles on Wednesday as part of a defence program to enhance

On the 'frontline of Taiwan's frontline' with China, a cautious opening to tourists

It fought off a People's Liberation Army attack in 1950, got a staring role in a Taiwanese TV invasion drama this year and continues to be a site

Trump's approval edges up despite Americans blaming Republicans for shutdown

Americans blame Republican lawmakers more than Democratic lawmakers for a partial government shutdown, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that also showed

US hits top Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil with sanctions

U.S.

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met

The United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice, on Wednesday gave an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation

US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

The United States hit Russia's major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of

North Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system

North Korea said Thursday that its latest missile tests involved a new hypersonic system aimed at strengthening its nuclear war deterrent, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to build up weapons designed to overwhelm missile defenses in South Korea

Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention

The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care

Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers 3rd longest Senate floor speech in modern history to protest Trump

Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers 3rd longest Senate floor speech in modern history to protest Trump

White House East Wing will be torn down fully to make way for Trump ballroom

The full East Wing of the White House will be torn down to make way for President Donald Trump's new ballroom, contradicting the former New York real estate

Canada plans to shrink US reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said his government's first budget will reduce economic and security reliance on the United States and cut

He survived a US military boat strike. Despite a drug record, his family says he’s a fisherman caught in Trump’s war at sea

He survived a US military boat strike. Despite a drug record, his family says he’s a fisherman caught in Trump’s war at sea

Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches

Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push on Putin to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new sanctions against Russia’s oil industry aimed at moving President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table

North Carolina legislature gives final approval to new congressional map that could give GOP one more seat in US House

North Carolina legislature gives final approval to new congressional map that could give GOP one more seat in US House

Trump says he canceled Putin summit due to stalled negotiations

U.S.

Russian drones attack Kyiv for second night, officials say

Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian capital for the second night, injuring four people, officials said early on Thursday.

University of Virginia strikes deal with White House on DEI

President Donald Trump's administration said on Wednesday it struck a deal with the University of Virginia that required the school to adopt its legal view on

Trump says he expects to reach deal with China on trade, soybeans, possibly nuclear arms

U.S.

Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday it intends to deepen collaboration with the United States, including reciprocal visits and observation of military exercises, to help

Wyoming Capitol bomb investigators focus on men seen in security video

Investigators in Wyoming are trying to identify two men they believe left a homemade bomb in front of the state Capitol

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power

The conflicts over President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois and Oregon hinge on a question as old as the Constitution itself: Where does federal power end and state authority begin?

France’s jailed ex-president Sarkozy targeted by death threats, prosecutor office says

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was targeted by death threats from an inmate at Paris's La Sante prison, where he began serving his sentence this week, prompting a probe, the

Trump says US has not approved Ukraine's use of long-range missiles

U.S.

Haiti gang warfare stalls long-awaited elections

Haiti will not hold a general election before the end of the current interim government's mandate next February, the head of the country's electoral council told Reuters on

Democratic US Senator Merkley gives marathon speech opposing Trump agenda

Democratic U.S.

US appeals court lifts roadblock to Trump troop deployment to Portland

A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that Donald Trump can send National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon, despite objections by the leaders of the city and

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown

Dissension in the ranks: Some, but not all, federal law enforcement employees are getting paychecks this week

Dissension in the ranks: Some, but not all, federal law enforcement employees are getting paychecks this week

Trump administration announces agreement with UVA

Trump administration announces agreement with UVA

North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump

What we know about Trump’s bid to claim $230 million from his own Justice Department

What we know about Trump’s bid to claim $230 million from his own Justice Department

US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

The U.S. government's gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high

Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins

Peru's capital has seen increased military and police presence as a state of emergency begins under President José Jerí

UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war

UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants added to the building

White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'

The White House has announced that construction on a new $200 million ballroom will begin in September

Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing days

Less than two weeks from Election Day, a potentially decisive edge in California's fight over new U.S. House districts has emerged: advertising

Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France

Iran welcomed the conditional release of an Iranian student from French prison, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, adding Tehran will strive for her full release.

Vendors on NYC's Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweep

Sellers are noticeably scarce on Manhattan's Canal Street a day after a mass of federal agents questioned street vendors and sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street

Barack Obama joins Gavin Newsom to promote California Democrats’ effort to redraw US House maps

Barack Obama joins Gavin Newsom to promote California Democrats’ effort to redraw US House maps

Manchester aldermen meet to discuss possible changes to homestead law after pickle controversy

Manchester aldermen meet to discuss possible changes to homestead law after pickle controversy

Former professor sues Auburn employees over firing tied to post on Charlie Kirk's death

Former professor sues Auburn employees over firing tied to post on Charlie Kirk's death

Trump says GM, Ford execs thanked him for tariffs, soaring stocks

President Donald Trump said the chief executives of General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co called to thank him on Wednesday for putting tariffs on mid- and large-sized trucks,

Trump's Milei election warning fuels backlash and 'colonialism' accusations in Argentina

When U.S.

Vladimir Putin oversees readiness test of Russia's nuclear forces

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw a test of Russia's nuclear forces on land, sea and air to rehearse their readiness and command structure.

Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation

A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land which Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel's

Ex-US Sen. John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire for the seat he lost in 2008

New Hampshire Republican John E

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs

Former NY state trooper sentenced to 6 months in jail for faking his own shooting

A former New York state trooper who shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway last year has been sentenced to six months in jail

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer

Cameroon's top court rejects election petitions amid clashes in the north

Cameroon's constitutional council on Wednesday dismissed all petitions contesting the October 12 presidential election, paving the way for the announcement

Greece bans protests near memorial outside parliament

Greece's parliament banned demonstrations near a prominent war memorial outside its building in Athens on Wednesday despite criticism by opposition parties that the new restrictions

Fitch says US support helped Argentina ward off ratings downgrade

U.S. support for Argentina's markets has prevented a downgrade of the South American country's credit rating, but the country needs a broader plan to rebuild

Bessent calls $20 billion lifeline to Argentina a ‘mission-critical’ function of Treasury during shutdown

Bessent calls $20 billion lifeline to Argentina a ‘mission-critical’ function of Treasury during shutdown

Trump pick drops out after KFILE report, more vile statements surface

Paul Ingrassia is no longer the nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, two White House officials told CNN on Tuesday, after his chances of getting through the Senate confirmation imploded following reports of racist text messages that he allegedly sent to a group chat.

Ex-Trump WH Attorney on Trump reportedly demanding DOJ pay him $230 million: 'It's crazy he demanded the money'

Ty Cobb, Trump's former White House attorney, weighs in on a New York Times report that President Trump is demanding the Justice Department to pay him $230 million for the federal investigations into him.

Curtis Sliwa uses a ‘Braveheart’ reference to explain why he won’t drop out of the NYC mayoral race

Curtis Sliwa uses a ‘Braveheart’ reference to explain why he won’t drop out of the NYC mayoral race

Putin supervises readiness drills for Russian nuclear forces

Putin supervises readiness drills for Russian nuclear forces

Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S.

Trade with Africa not a game of Minecraft, says Nigerian minister

Rich countries should not approach trade with

Argentina's foreign minister resigns days before midterm vote

Argentina's Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein has presented his resignation, Argentina's presidential office said on Wednesday, marking the second departure from that role

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

Jailed journalists win Sakharov Prize for speaking against injustice, European Parliament says

The European Union’s top human rights prize has been awarded to two imprisoned journalists who were honored for their defiance of the authorities in Belarus and Georgia

Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing for a visit to the United States by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month

Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone it says can strike anywhere in the Black Sea

Ukraine's state security service has unveiled an upgraded sea drone that can operate anywhere in the Black Sea

Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Most Americans - including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans - think the U.S. should recognize Palestinian statehood, a sign that President Donald Trump's

Hegseth orders prior approval for ‘all interactions’ between military officials and Congress

Hegseth orders prior approval for ‘all interactions’ between military officials and Congress

Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

The head of the United Nations said on Wednesday that the global trade system was facing major challenges due to tariffs, with developing countries worst

Netanyahu hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Wednesday at his opposition to any role for Turkish security forces in the

Grounded paychecks: 60,000 air safety workers tighten belts as US shutdown drags on

The 60,000 men and women responsible for keeping American skies safe have gone unpaid throughout the government shutdown.

‘Language matters’: Advocates worry about Melania Trump’s rhetoric around returned Ukrainian children

‘Language matters’: Advocates worry about Melania Trump’s rhetoric around returned Ukrainian children

Arizona AG sues House Speaker Mike Johnson for not swearing in Congresswoman-elect: 'You can certainly infer motive'

In her first interview since filing a lawsuit against Speaker Mike Johnson for not swearing in the state's Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes explains the basis of the lawsuit to CNN's Erin Burnett.

Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation

Russia said on Wednesday that it was still preparing for a potential summit between President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Iran says it won't return to talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable demands'

Iran will not return to negotiations with the United States as long as Washington makes "unreasonable demands," the Iranian foreign minister said on Wednesday according to the semi-

Ukraine resists EU conditions on loan backed by frozen Russian assets

Ukraine is urging European countries not to limit its use of a proposed $163 billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets, arguing that it needs to be able to

White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way

The White House said on Tuesday it will submit plans for President Donald Trump's $250 million White House ballroom project to a body that oversees

Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'

Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity

Journalists imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia win EU's top human rights award

Two journalists imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia have won the European Union’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize

France's ex-president Sarkozy to be protected by police officers in prison

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will have two police officers stationed in nearby cells while he is in prison to ensure he comes to no harm, France's interior minister said on

Thai deputy finance minister resigns amid scam allegations

Thailand's deputy finance minister said on Wednesday that he will resign following allegations linking him to a transnational scam

China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says

A small group of countries led by China and Russia has repeatedly tried to block funding for human rights-related work at the United Nations over a five-year period,

Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation

Russia has no plans to seize any European assets, including companies and banks, but will consider its position if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Peru's President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime.

Trump tells Democrats no meeting over shutdown until government reopens

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rebuffed a request by top Democratic lawmakers to meet until the three-week-old U.S. government shutdown ends.

The inside story of how Jesse Jackson almost became America’s first Black presidential nominee

The inside story of how Jesse Jackson almost became America’s first Black presidential nominee

Austrian chancellor to undergo 'routine' operation for back pain

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker will undergo a "routine" operation next week after experiencing back pain, his office said on Wednesday, adding that he plans to work from home

Dutch election tests appetite for far-right government under Wilders

A national election in the Netherlands next week presents voters with a choice between doubling down on far-right leader Geert Wilders to stop immigration, or

Ireland poised to elect left-wing president in rebuke to coalition

Ireland looks set to elect a veteran independent left-wing lawmaker backed by the main opposition parties as president on Friday in what would be a bruising rebuke

Deadly Russian air attacks force power cuts across Ukraine, as Trump-Putin summit shelved

Deadly Russian air attacks force power cuts across Ukraine, as Trump-Putin summit shelved

Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that the European Union is discussing possible initiatives regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, but any

Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans

As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including U.S. pickups, soybeans and gas, to

UAE's Gargash calls for new approach to ending Middle East conflict

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates president, called on Wednesday for compromise to end the Middle

Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the dates of a summit meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

EU members should keep exclusive jurisdiction on national security, Italy PM says

Member states of the European Union must preserve exclusive jurisdiction on national security matters, the Italian prime minister said on Wednesday, as Rome faces scrutiny from

Zelenskiy says Trump's call to freeze current frontlines is 'good compromise'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Ukraine and Russia to stop at the current frontlines was "a good compromise".

Nearly a year after truce, women in south Lebanon say war never ended

Nearly a year after a truce was meant to bring calm to Lebanon's border with Israel, tens of thousands of people have not yet returned to

A blunder meant this voter’s ballot wasn’t counted – then her pick lost by one vote. Now the case is in court

A blunder meant this voter’s ballot wasn’t counted – then her pick lost by one vote. Now the case is in court

Historic preservation group urges pause on East Wing demolition as Trump pushes ahead with his ballroom

Historic preservation group urges pause on East Wing demolition as Trump pushes ahead with his ballroom

How has the federal government shutdown affected your wallet?

How has the federal government shutdown affected your wallet?

Lawyers for Jack Smith rebut claims that investigators ‘wiretapped’ GOP members of Congress in January 6 probe

Lawyers for Jack Smith rebut claims that investigators ‘wiretapped’ GOP members of Congress in January 6 probe

Hungary PM Orban says preparations for Trump-Putin summit still ongoing

Preparations for a meeting in Budapest between U.S.

Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo, from first lady to presidential challenger

Simone Gbagbo, a former first lady in Ivory Coast who was once wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, is running for president

Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy

Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week

Israeli settlers beat Palestinian farmers on video as attacks mount during West Bank olive harvest

Video obtained by The Associated Press shows an Israeli settler beating Palestinian olive harvesters with clubs in an attack that Palestinian health officials say sent at least one woman to the hospital with serious injuries

Trump administration plans new probe into global drug pricing, FT reports

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing a new probe into drug pricing practices among U.S. trading partners, a move that would lay the ground for fresh tariffs, the Financial

Immigration agents shot a suspect after he rammed their vehicle during a LA stop, DHS says

Federal officers shot a man in the elbow and a deputy U.S. Marshal was hit in the hand with a ricochet bullet during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles

BOJ poised to hike interest rates in Q4, majority of economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate in either October or December, a majority of economists said in a Reuters poll, while nearly 96% of them expect

Trump scored a legal victory over National Guard troop deployment to Portland. Here’s what we know

Trump scored a legal victory over National Guard troop deployment to Portland. Here’s what we know

India nears deal to slash US tariffs on Indian imports to 15%-16%, Mint reports

India and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15% to 16% from 50%, India's Mint reported on Wednesday citing

China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary

China will hold a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's "retrocession" to Chinese rule, the government said on Wednesday, while sources told Reuters it was

Youth anger in Ivory Coast as the 83-year-old president seeks a fourth term

Another Africa election this weekend will showcase the tension between a longtime leader and frustrated youth

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea

Australia's statements about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea are an attempt to cover up an Australian "intrusion" into Chinese airspace, the

Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey

Turkey’s ties to Hamas, once a liability in Washington, have turned into a geopolitical asset.

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are 'prejudicial' and should be removed

A federal judge overseeing the Trump administration’s prosecution of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver on charges she assaulted and impeded immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center told the government to remove social media posts he called “prejudicial” to the congresswoman

New Jersey Republicans ask for federal monitors in critical county ahead of governor's election

New Jersey Republicans have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to send election monitors to oversee the handling of mail ballots in a county that is key to the state’s Nov. 4 governor’s race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill

Vance is optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes 'very hard' work to come

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism about Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement during a visit to Israel even as they acknowledged significant challenges remain

Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump

Democrats have rallied against a proposed U.S. House map by North Carolina Republicans in Raleigh

Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting

The elite Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party will undergo the highest personnel turnover since 2017 during a key meeting this week, after eight

Australia PM Albanese backs ambassador Rudd after Trump comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese endorsed Australia's ambassador in Washington as doing a "fantastic job", describing comments by U.S.

Pentagon tightens control on staff communication with US Congress

U.S.

Trump says he'd have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct

President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a payout would “have to go across my desk.”

Maine Democrat Platner, on defense over tattoo, takes page from Trump playbook to keep up Senate bid

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has revealed in a podcast that he was tattooed years ago with an image widely recognized as Nazi symbol

Man sentenced to 21 years in prison for assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico

A court in Slovakia has convicted a man of a terror attack and sentenced him to 21 years in prison over last year’s attempted assassination of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?

Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have

Trump says Justice Department owes him money, vows to donate any payout to charity

President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to a report that he is seeking $230 million from the Justice Department for legal costs tied to

Arizona sues US House over delay in swearing in Democrat Grijalva

The state of Arizona on Tuesday sued the Republican-controlled U.S.

The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on

Senate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws after rare Republican pushback over text messages

U.S.

US Marines probe firing of live artillery over California highway

The U.S.

Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now

President Donald Trump says his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is on hold because he doesn’t want it to be a “waste of time.”

Trump says he ‘could be’ seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department

Trump says he ‘could be’ seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade.

Colombia ELN rebels deny any involvement with alleged drug boat destroyed by US

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels on Tuesday denied any involvement with an alleged drug boat destroyed by U.S. in the Caribbean.

Trump administration plans to distribute farmer aid amid shutdown

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to distribute billions in aid for farmers and reopen some activities of the U.S.

‘We absolutely need him’: Some in GOP say it’s time for Trump to get involved in shutdown talks even as leaders rebuff idea

‘We absolutely need him’: Some in GOP say it’s time for Trump to get involved in shutdown talks even as leaders rebuff idea

Lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the state’s newest member of Congress after House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat her for a month since winning the post

Arizona sues over Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Democrats’ newest congresswoman

Arizona sues over Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Democrats’ newest congresswoman

UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to 'extrajudicial executions'

U.S. strikes against Venezuela in international waters are a dangerous escalation and amount to "extrajudicial executions," a group of independent United Nations experts said

Appeals court overturns conviction of Colombian ex-President Uribe for bribery and witness tampering

An appeals court has overturned the conviction of Colombian ex-President Álvaro Uribe for bribery and witness tampering

Colombia ex-president acquitted in witness tampering case, senator to appeal

A Colombian court on Tuesday struck down former President Alvaro Uribe's convictions for fraud and bribery in a lengthy legal saga over alleged witness tampering

Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

A planned summit between U.S.

Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, perhaps violently

U.S.

Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say

Russia reiterated its previous terms for reaching a peace deal with Ukraine in a private communique sent to the U.S

Democratic congresswoman appears in court to fight charges she interfered with ICE arrest

Democratic congresswoman appears in court to fight charges she interfered with ICE arrest

Trump’s hopes for quick second summit with Putin have stalled out

Trump’s hopes for quick second summit with Putin have stalled out

Trump nominates new Army vice chief with current general just two years into the role

President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to serve as the Army’s second-highest-ranking officer, according to congressional records

Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump is welcoming Senate Republicans for lunch at the White House

Trump threatens Hamas amid push towards next steps of Gaza truce