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French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law

France is worried about U.S. military operations in the Caribbean because they violate international law, the country's foreign minister Jean-Noel

French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues

Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday as air traffic control staffing improved significantly ahead of an expected end to a record-setting government

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues
Political

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns

The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff

Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
Business|Europe|Political|World

Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows

Russia said its forces had pushed deeper into the eastern Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk on Tuesday, with one video showing Russian

Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows
Crime|Political|US|World

Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe

Legislation moving through Congress that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history would also allow eight Republican senators to seek hundreds

Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Trump's $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bring a billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC has cast a shadow over the British broadcaster’s future, but it could also be a bluff with little legal merit

Trump's $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|US

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
Economy|Health|Political|US

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns

Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who played a leading role in negotiations during the Gaza war and was a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk

U.S.

Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk
Health|Political|World

UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children

UNICEF said on Tuesday essential items including syringes to vaccinate children and bottles for baby formula are being denied entry into Gaza by Israel,

UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention

British political commentator Sami Hamdi plans to leave the U.S. after spending over two weeks in immigration detention

British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention
Health|Political|Sports

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format
Health|Political|Travel|World

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances

A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances
Crime|Political|World

At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008

At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008

At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

Hungary could choose from four or five facilities to shore up its finances under an agreement with Washington, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday, with funding worth up to

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests

The U.N.

UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests
Crime|Political|World

Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir

The Israeli parliament has advanced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for Palestinian militants convicted of killing Israeli citizens, with some lawmakers believing it

Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir
Crime|Health|Political|US

Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

President Donald Trump has pardoned the husband of Republican congresswoman Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
Political|World

UK government defends the BBC as critics circle and Trump threatens to sue

The British government has rallied to the defense of the BBC as it faces a dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump

UK government defends the BBC as critics circle and Trump threatens to sue
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
Economy|Health|Political|World

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will ask for a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss how he can work with him and will also offer some ideas, he told Fox

Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time

By Andrew Osborn ST.

Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
Election|Political|World

Iraqis vote in election they expect to bring little reform

Iraqis voted in parliamentary elections on Tuesday in which Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani was seeking a second term but many disillusioned young voters saw

Iraqis vote in election they expect to bring little reform
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan but the number of casualties

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack

Venezuela is deploying weapons, including decades-old Russian-made equipment, and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a U.S. air or ground attack,

Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking
Political|World

Syrian official says his country has joined the anti-IS coalition but not the military mission

A Syrian government official says Syria has joined a global coalition against the Islamic State, but that Syria has not joined of the U.S.-led military mission fighting the extremist group

Syrian official says his country has joined the anti-IS coalition but not the military mission
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs

A Russian court has extended the jailing of an 18-year-old street singer on charges seen as punishment for performing anti-war songs

Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Women in Darfur report rape, lost children amid Sudan violence, UN says

Women fleeing Sudan's al-Fashir city report killings, systematic rape and the disappearance of their children following its capture by the paramilitary Rapid

Women in Darfur report rape, lost children amid Sudan violence, UN says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

The U.S. government "made money" by giving support to the Argentine central bank ahead of last month's midterm election in the South American country, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria

The Israeli military accused Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday of seeking to rebuild its combat abilities in south Lebanon to the point of threatening Israel's security

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if any other nuclear power does so.

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
Business|Europe|Political|World

Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound

Thousands of protesters circled a former army headquarters in Serbia on Tuesday over a new law to speed its conversion into a luxury compound leased to an

Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK council loses bid to remove asylum seekers from hotel at centre of protests

A British regional council on Tuesday lost its bid to have asylum seekers removed from a hotel targeted by protests after a resident was charged with sexual assault, a

UK council loses bid to remove asylum seekers from hotel at centre of protests
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits heavily bombarded frontline city of Kherson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, which is only a few kilometres from Russian positions across the Dnipro river, and faces

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits heavily bombarded frontline city of Kherson
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

A lifelong politician who just last year was projected to become prime minister of Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now struggling to define his party’s

Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
Arts|Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 27

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered
Arts|Asia|Crime|Political|World

India's Modi vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast

Indian police are investigating a deadly car blast in the capital under a law used to fight "terrorism", an officer said on Tuesday, as Prime

India's Modi vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week

Despite hopes the federal government shutdown could end this week, air travelers in the United States are still in for a rough few days of cancellations and delays nationwide

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week
Asia|Crime|Political|Travel|World

A deadly car explosion in New Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law

Indian police say they are investigating a deadly car explosion in New Delhi under an anti-terrorism law

A deadly car explosion in New Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law
Economy|Political|World

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts

The foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt will discuss the Gaza ceasefire and international efforts to rebuild the enclave once the war is over during talks in Ankara on Wednesday, a

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts
Business|Economy|Political|World

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters

A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand demands apology from Cambodia for land mine explosion that injured soldiers

Thailand has paused a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia indefinitely after a land mine explosion injured four Thai soldiers

Thailand demands apology from Cambodia for land mine explosion that injured soldiers
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash
Political

Schumer didn’t vote for bill to reopen the government. He’s facing liberal fury anyway.

Schumer didn’t vote for bill to reopen the government. He’s facing liberal fury anyway.

Schumer didn’t vote for bill to reopen the government. He’s facing liberal fury anyway.
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship

King Felipe will start the first state visit to China by a Spanish monarch in 18 years on Tuesday as Madrid pursues the most active courtship of

King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran seeks 'peaceful nuclear deal' with US, official says

Iran wants to reach a "peaceful" nuclear agreement with the United States to resolve a decades-long dispute, but will not compromise its national security, the deputy foreign

Iran seeks 'peaceful nuclear deal' with US, official says
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge adopts Utah congressional map that creates a Democrat-leaning district for 2026

A Utah judge has rejected the new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers

Judge adopts Utah congressional map that creates a Democrat-leaning district for 2026
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping

Yemen’s Houthi rebels are signaling they’ve stopped their attacks against Israel and shipping in the Red Sea as a shaky ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip

Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine

Two weeks after U.S.

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Cambodia's Hun Manet, South Korea minister agree on fighting online scams, Seoul says

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday and agreed to strengthen cooperation on fighting online scams and other transnational crimes,

Cambodia's Hun Manet, South Korea minister agree on fighting online scams, Seoul says
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government

(Corrects in next to last paragraph the reference to New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, not Mike Sherrill.) By Richard Cowan and Nolan D.

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government
Political

Inside the negotiations that produced a deal to end the shutdown

Inside the negotiations that produced a deal to end the shutdown

Inside the negotiations that produced a deal to end the shutdown
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador transfers 300 high-risk inmates to new maximum-security prison

Ecuador has moved 300 high-risk inmates to a new maximum-security prison on the country's coast, including former Vice President Jorge Glas, President Daniel Noboa said on Monday, a

Ecuador transfers 300 high-risk inmates to new maximum-security prison
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say

As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say