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Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders

After Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban predicted the “Trump tornado” would usher in a golden era for Europe’s far right.

Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders
Africa|Election|Political|World

Gabon's constitutional court confirms Nguema's presidential win

Gabon's Constitutional Court on Friday confirmed Brice Oligui Nguema won the Central African nation's April 12 presidential election, official results showed.

Gabon's constitutional court confirms Nguema's presidential win
Political|World

How Pope Francis touched a migrant's heart, saying 'we're all the same people'

Diane Karla Abano, a Filipino migrant living in Rome, has vivid memories of the day that Pope Francis touched

How Pope Francis touched a migrant's heart, saying 'we're all the same people'
Education|Political|World

College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking out

College journalists across the U.S. are navigating a surge in requests to remove previously published content amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on student protesters and what critics describe as unprecedented attacks on campus speech

College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking out
Political|US|World

Trump's migration stance overshadowed ties with Pope Francis

Shortly after Pope Francis' death was announced on Monday, President Donald Trump ordered American flags dropped to half-staff, offering nothing but praise for

Trump's migration stance overshadowed ties with Pope Francis
Political|World

UN refugee agency reduces support for Ukrainians fleeing frontline

The United Nations' refugee agency has had to reduce support for newly displaced people in Ukraine as frontline attacks intensify, it said on Friday, blaming

UN refugee agency reduces support for Ukrainians fleeing frontline
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous

When Tokyo's top trade negotiator met U.S.

Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous
Europe|Political|World

What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88, takes place on Saturday in St. Peter's Square.

What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral
Political|World

US lists demands at UN as Syria seeks sanctions relief

The United States publicly spelled out at the United Nations on Friday the steps it wants Syria to take before Washington will change its stance toward

US lists demands at UN as Syria seeks sanctions relief
MidEast|Political|World

Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks

Iran sees its missile programme rather than its uranium enrichment as a bigger obstacle in nuclear talks with the United States that resume on

Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks
Crime|Political

George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison - New York Times

Former U.S.

George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison - New York Times
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow food and medicine into the devastated Gaza Strip.

Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid
Europe|Political|World

Clashes at far-right protest mar Portugal's Revolution Day

Portuguese riot police detained several ultra-right protesters on Friday after clashes in downtown Lisbon marred celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Carnation Revolution,

Clashes at far-right protest mar Portugal's Revolution Day
Crime|Health|Political

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Asia|Political|World

Trump says India, Pakistan will sort out tensions

India and Pakistan will figure out relations between themselves, U.S.

Trump says India, Pakistan will sort out tensions
Business|Political|Technology|US

US agency eases some self-driving safety rules, sending Tesla stock soaring

The Trump administration announcement that it aims to speed deployment of self-driving vehicles by exempting some from certain safety requirements and easing

US agency eases some self-driving safety rules, sending Tesla stock soaring
Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said Ukraine has not yet signed a deal on rare earth minerals and he hopes it will be signed immediately.

Trump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say

The secretive Russian satellite in space that U.S. officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapon program has appeared to be spinning

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
Africa|Political|World

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

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

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

US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and 'big fissures' in Jewish community

A visit to the U.S. by far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is prompting fierce protests and exposing rifts in the American Jewish community

US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and 'big fissures' in Jewish community
Crime|Political|US|World

Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally

The Trump administration plans to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with the government and carry documentation

Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
Political|World

In reverse of a longtime stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuits

The Trump administration has decided that the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is not immune from being sued, reversing the U.S. government’s longstanding position that the organization was protected from civil liability

In reverse of a longtime stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuits
Economy|Political|World

New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad's fall

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani has attended a U_N_ Security Council briefing, raising his country’s new flag at the international body and saying he represents a "new Syria.”

New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad's fall
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Relations between India and Pakistan spiral after Kashmir terror attack

The Resistance Front, a militant group, claimed responsibility for the Kashmir terror attack. The Asia-Pacific Foundation’s Sajjan Gohel explains TRF's ties to a larger banned group and the impact of India’s retaliatory measures on Pakistan’s economy and food security.

Relations between India and Pakistan spiral after Kashmir terror attack
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were given to the U.S. side on Wednesday by Ukrainian and European officials at talks in

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London
Economy|Political|World

Ukraine peace deal proposals set out by US at talks in Paris

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were presented to European officials by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in Paris on April 17.

Ukraine peace deal proposals set out by US at talks in Paris
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Political

1914 Nueces County Courthouse historic designation removed, paving way for demolition

1914 Nueces County Courthouse historic designation removed, paving way for demolition

1914 Nueces County Courthouse historic designation removed, paving way for demolition
Political|US|World

In first 100 days, Trump tells migrants 'leave the United States'

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taras Atamanchuk found safety for his family near Houston, Texas.

In first 100 days, Trump tells migrants 'leave the United States'
Political|US|World

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, Interfax says

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin on Friday, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted by Interfax as saying.

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, Interfax says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

CEO who voted for Trump made a public warning about his trade war

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, a billionaire supporter of President Donald Trump and a megadonor to Republican candidates, had some unusually harsh words for the president about his trade war.

CEO who voted for Trump made a public warning about his trade war
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo in political stalemate as parliament fails to elect speaker

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect a new speaker for the fourth time on Friday, prolonging a legislative crisis that has prevented efforts to form a new

Kosovo in political stalemate as parliament fails to elect speaker
Political|US|World

Trump says Xi called him, lays out trade and other deal plans in Time interview

U.S.

Trump says Xi called him, lays out trade and other deal plans in Time interview
Political|US|World

Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview

Following are key quotes from an interview that U.S.

Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview
Economy|Environment|Political|World

World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says

The Trump administration cannot determine the mission of the World Bank because the global lender's goals are based on agreement by many countries, Svenja

World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says
Political|US

Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is already a marquee midterm contest

Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

USTR holds productive meeting with South Korea, statement says

U.S.

USTR holds productive meeting with South Korea, statement says
Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support

India has said it would suspend crucial treaty governing river flows in disputed Kashmir. Pakistan has said any disruption to water supply would be ‘an act of war.’

Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support
Political|World

World Food Programme runs out of food stocks in Gaza as aid block persists

The World Food Programme said on Friday it had run out of food stocks in Gaza due to the sustained closure of crossings into the enclave,

World Food Programme runs out of food stocks in Gaza as aid block persists
Political|US|World

Trump open to meeting Iran's leaders, sees chance of deal, he tells Time magazine

U.S.

Trump open to meeting Iran's leaders, sees chance of deal, he tells Time magazine
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details

U.S.

Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russia keeps key rate on hold, braces for global turbulence

The Russian central bank maintained its key interest rate at 21% on Friday, with inflation starting to decline but new risks facing the Russian

Russia keeps key rate on hold, braces for global turbulence
Americas|Political|US|World

Venezuelans' lawyers urge judge to order Trump to facilitate return from El Salvador

Lawyers for a group of at least 137 Venezuelan men sent to a prison in El Salvador last month have urged a judge to order Republican President Donald Trump's administration to

Venezuelans' lawyers urge judge to order Trump to facilitate return from El Salvador
Europe|Political|World

Seating plan for a pope's funeral – it's complicated, or compliqué

They may be the most powerful people on earth, but for the seating arrangement at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, all foreign leaders will play second

Seating plan for a pope's funeral – it's complicated, or compliqué
Europe|Political|World

Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine

Ukrainian and European officials pushed back this week against some U.S. proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, making counterproposals on issues from territory to

Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine
Crime|Political|Sports

Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting

Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting

Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting
Economy|Political|US|World

Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule

The Social Security Administration could lose thousands more staff beyond the 7,000 already targeted for cuts due to a move by the Trump administration to

Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule
Political|World

US Congress unlikely to back a Greenland invasion, top Democrat says

The United States Congress is unlikely to support any invasion of Denmark's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland, the top Democrat in the House of Representatives said while on

US Congress unlikely to back a Greenland invasion, top Democrat says
Asia|Election|Political|World

Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has ordered an investigation into alleged foreign interference in next month's elections after a top security official's warning that Chinese

Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections
Crime|Political|World

Kremlin blames Ukraine for car bomb killing of general near Moscow

The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for a car bomb that killed a senior Russian military officer near Moscow on Friday, hours before U.S.

Kremlin blames Ukraine for car bomb killing of general near Moscow
Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World

Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions

Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in 2018

Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
Crime|Political|US

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months for federal fraud charges

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months for federal fraud charges

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months for federal fraud charges
Political|Technology

DOGE is building a master database for immigration enforcement, sources say

DOGE is building a master database for immigration enforcement, sources say

DOGE is building a master database for immigration enforcement, sources say
Political|US|World

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions on migration, the environment and poverty will come into sharper focus with the president in Rome for Francis’ funeral

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years
Economy|Political|US

Higher taxes on millionaires? Trump says he's open, but many in his party are not

Why not tax the millionaires

Higher taxes on millionaires? Trump says he's open, but many in his party are not
Political|World

UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade

The World Food Program says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel’s nearly 8-week-old blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the territory

UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow

Russia’s top criminal investigation agency says a senior military officer has been killed by a car bomb

A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow
Business|Economy|Political|US

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers

President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn’t necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers
Business|Economy|Political|US

Consumer sentiment plunges 8%

Consumer sentiment plunges 8%

Consumer sentiment plunges 8%
Political|World

UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade

UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade

UN runs out of food in Gaza two months after Israel’s total blockade
Opinion|Political

Florida, once considered a swing state, is firmly Republican – a social anthropologist explains what caused this shift

The growth of alt-right activist groups and the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic are two factors that help explain Florida’s politics.

Florida, once considered a swing state, is firmly Republican – a social anthropologist explains what caused this shift
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political

Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans

Trump often casts himself as a man of the people. But his statue garden feeds into a ‘great man’ approach to history at the expense of local and state history.

Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans
Asia|Political|World

Here's why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir matters

India and Pakistan have intensified their hostilities over the hotly contested Kashmir region following a massacre of 26 mostly Indian tourists, which New Delhi linked to Pakistan

Here's why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir matters
Crime|Health|Political|World

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As President Donald J

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami
Europe|Political|World

Why Trump’s Crimea proposal would tear down a decades-old pillar of the global order

Why Trump’s Crimea proposal would tear down a decades-old pillar of the global order

Why Trump’s Crimea proposal would tear down a decades-old pillar of the global order
Economy|Health|Political

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal
Political|US|World

How the public's shift on immigration paved the way for Trump's crackdown

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement that has pushed the limits of executive power and clashed with federal judges trying to restrain him

How the public's shift on immigration paved the way for Trump's crackdown
Political|US|World

Immigration is Trump's strongest issue, but many say he's gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration remains a point of strength as he takes wide-ranging action to ramp up deportations and target people in the U.S. illegally

Immigration is Trump's strongest issue, but many say he's gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Europe|Political|World

MOURNERS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO POPE FRANCIS (6aET)

Francis’ coffin is currently lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica. After his funeral on Saturday, which will largely be held outside in St. Peter’s Square and will be attended by 130 delegations including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, a procession will take his body from that basilica to the pope’s final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore. Ivan Rodriguez reports from Rome.

MOURNERS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO POPE FRANCIS (6aET)
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea

Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea

Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea
Business|Education|Political

A blandly titled law from 1946 may play a key role in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration

A blandly titled law from 1946 may play a key role in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration

A blandly titled law from 1946 may play a key role in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration
Europe|Political|World

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean
Asia|Political|World

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir

Indian officials says that Indian and Pakistani soldiers briefly exchanged fire along their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir
Economy|Environment|Political

Trump officials discuss making it much harder to qualify for federal disaster assistance, starting this hurricane season

Trump officials discuss making it much harder to qualify for federal disaster assistance, starting this hurricane season

Trump officials discuss making it much harder to qualify for federal disaster assistance, starting this hurricane season
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian prime minister condemns anti-Indigenous rights protests during war dead commemorations

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned anti-Indigenous rights protesters who disrupted two Anzac Day dawn services as hundreds of thousands gathered across the nation to commemorate their war dead

Australian prime minister condemns anti-Indigenous rights protests during war dead commemorations
Asia|Crime|Political

Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment 'unjust'

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called his bribery indictment “unjust” and accused prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation

Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment 'unjust'
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

State Department nixes climate office, revamps energy bureau

The Trump administration has terminated federal employees in charge of U.S. global climate policy and climate aid as part of its

State Department nixes climate office, revamps energy bureau
Health|Political|World

Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was discharged from hospital after recovering from a high fever, a government official said on Friday. 

Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever
Business|Economy|Political|World

Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos

U.S.

Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos
Asia|Political|World

South Korea's former president Moon says bribery indictment is 'political'

South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in said on Friday that prosecutors were becoming political and abusing their power and that his indictment on bribery charges was

South Korea's former president Moon says bribery indictment is 'political'
Political|World

Australians and New Zealanders commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services and street marches to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day

Australians and New Zealanders commemorate war dead on Anzac Day
Crime|Political|World

A tourist massacre in Kashmir is escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Here’s what we know

A tourist massacre in Kashmir is escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Here’s what we know

A tourist massacre in Kashmir is escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Here’s what we know
Economy|Political|Travel

Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers

Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project

U.S.

US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project
Political|World

US says blast near Yemen UNESCO world heritage site caused by Houthi missile

The U.S. military said on Thursday a blast on Sunday near a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen's capital city of Sanaa was caused by a Houthi missile and not

US says blast near Yemen UNESCO world heritage site caused by Houthi missile
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside
Australia|Election|Political|World

Australia, New Zealand honour military in Anzac Day memorial services

Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Friday for Anzac Day, a public holiday commemorating military service members who fought and died during wartime.

Australia, New Zealand honour military in Anzac Day memorial services
Europe|Political|World

Cash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive

You'll receive a generous salary, a bumper bonus and an interest-free loan to buy a home. The challenge?

Cash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive
Political|World

A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without explanation

A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican
Political|World

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership
Business|Economy|Political|US

California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy

California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy

California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy
MidEast|Political|World

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank

After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, ignited the devastating war in Gaza, a deadly new reality also took hold for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank
Asia|Political|World

India and Pakistan again teeter on the brink of conflict over Kashmir. Here's why

A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war

India and Pakistan again teeter on the brink of conflict over Kashmir. Here's why
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

Booths of big Chinese, German and Japanese automakers are bustling at Shanghai's auto show as the industry keeps its sights on the wider global market not subject to steep U.S. tariffs on imports of cars and auto parts

Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show
Crime|Education|Political

Authorities raid 5 Michigan homes amid yearlong vandalism investigation into pro-Palestinian graffiti

Authorities raid 5 Michigan homes amid yearlong vandalism investigation into pro-Palestinian graffiti

Authorities raid 5 Michigan homes amid yearlong vandalism investigation into pro-Palestinian graffiti
Crime|Political|US|World

Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys and DOJ spar over whether a warrant was needed to arrest him, court documents reveal

Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys and DOJ spar over whether a warrant was needed to arrest him, court documents reveal

Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys and DOJ spar over whether a warrant was needed to arrest him, court documents reveal
Health|Political

San Francisco inches closer to adopting drug policy with abstinence as its primary goal

San Francisco has moved closer to adopting a “recovery first” drug policy that sets abstinence from illicit drugs as its primary goal

San Francisco inches closer to adopting drug policy with abstinence as its primary goal
Economy|Political|US

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party’s top fundraising platform

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform
Political|US|World

Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama

The legendary attorney who was once deemed the “chief counsel” of the Civil Rights Movement by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been honored with a statue outside the Alabama State Bar Association

Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama
Economy|Political|US

US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill

Republicans in the U.S.

US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill
MidEast|Political|US|World

Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks

Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks

Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks
Economy|Political|World

US nuclear force costs projected to soar to $946 billion through 2034, CBO says

The costs of operating and modernizing America's nuclear forces through 2034 are projected to soar to $946 billion, 25% higher than a 2023 estimate, a report

US nuclear force costs projected to soar to $946 billion through 2034, CBO says
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration says it is complying with order barring FEMA funding freeze

The Trump administration said on Thursday the Federal Emergency Management Agency had made more than $2.2 billion in payments to a group of states over the past three

Trump administration says it is complying with order barring FEMA funding freeze
Political|World

China, Russia and Iran jointly discuss Iran's nuclear programme with IAEA, reports Xinhua

China, Russia and Iran jointly met with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss Iran's nuclear programme, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said on Friday.

China, Russia and Iran jointly discuss Iran's nuclear programme with IAEA, reports Xinhua
Europe|Political|World

Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack kills 12 in Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 12 people, in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital

Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack kills 12 in Kyiv
Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’
Education|Political|US|World

Federal agency texts Columbia University and Barnard College employees a survey asking if they are Jewish

Federal agency texts Columbia University and Barnard College employees a survey asking if they are Jewish

Federal agency texts Columbia University and Barnard College employees a survey asking if they are Jewish
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the case have told AP that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer

The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say
Health|Political

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health
Education|Political|US|World

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI

The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI
Political|US

Pentagon chief removes service members of panels subjected to a recent review

U.S.

Pentagon chief removes service members of panels subjected to a recent review
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say

The United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of the

Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say
Election|Political|US|World

Trump targets Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue

President Donald Trump targeted Democratic fundraising group ActBlue and other online fundraising platforms with a presidential memorandum on

Trump targets Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue
Crime|Political|US

US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say

The U.S.

US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say
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US-Russia 'moving in the right direction' toward a deal, top Russian diplomat tells CBS

The United States and Russia are moving in the right direction to end the war in Ukraine, but some specific elements of a deal remain to be agreed, Russian Foreign Minister

US-Russia 'moving in the right direction' toward a deal, top Russian diplomat tells CBS
Crime|Political|US

Michele Fiore gets fraud conviction pardon from President Donald Trump

Michele Fiore gets fraud conviction pardon from President Donald Trump

Michele Fiore gets fraud conviction pardon from President Donald Trump
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A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought

A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought

A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought
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Trump says he’ll sit for an interview with the reporter who exposed Hegseth’s ‘Signalgate’

Trump says he’ll sit for an interview with the reporter who exposed Hegseth’s ‘Signalgate’

Trump says he’ll sit for an interview with the reporter who exposed Hegseth’s ‘Signalgate’
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Civil rights groups sue to restore jobs at Homeland Security oversight offices that were gutted

Three advocacy groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem, seeking to restore staff jobs at three gutted offices that oversee civil rights protections across the department’s broad mission

Civil rights groups sue to restore jobs at Homeland Security oversight offices that were gutted
Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he had inherited

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much
Business|Economy|Political

Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff

The largest union for federal employees plans to lay off more than half its staff nationwide after President Donald Trump’s anti-union executive orders have rapidly weakened the organization’s finances

Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff
Economy|Health|Political|US

Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program

Four Republican states have asked the U.S.

Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program
Education|Political|US

Who accredits US universities and what does Trump want to change?

U.S.

Who accredits US universities and what does Trump want to change?
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Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, many of them women and children

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed at least 50 people, many of them women and children

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, many of them women and children
Election|Political|US

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement

A federal judge has agreed with voting rights groups and Democrats that the Constitution gives the power to regulate federal elections to states and Congress — not the president

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
Business|Crime|Political

Attorneys for former Tennessee House Speaker and top aide say the pair did nothing illegal

The trial of former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime chief of staff on bribery, kickback and money laundering charges is underway, with defense attorneys arguing that the pair did nothing illegal

Attorneys for former Tennessee House Speaker and top aide say the pair did nothing illegal
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Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
Political|US

Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe

Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe

Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe
Political|US

DNC chair rips vice chair David Hogg's plan to challenge incumbent Democrats

The new leader of the Democratic National Committee says party officers should be banned from taking sides in primaries

DNC chair rips vice chair David Hogg's plan to challenge incumbent Democrats
Business|Political|Technology|World

Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer

Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
Education|Opinion|Political|US|World

Trump’s aggressive actions against free speech speak a lot louder than his words defending it

President Donald Trump has said that free speech matters to him. But his record during his second presidential term doesn’t show that commitment.

Trump’s aggressive actions against free speech speak a lot louder than his words defending it
Economy|Political|US|World

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine
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North Korean cyber spies created U.S. firms to dupe crypto developers

North Korean cyber spies created two businesses in the U.S., in violation of Treasury sanctions, to infect developers working in

North Korean cyber spies created U.S. firms to dupe crypto developers
Political|World

Colombian President Petro denies allegation of drug use

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that accusations by his former foreign minister that he is a drug addict are slander, after the ex-official published a letter recounting an

Colombian President Petro denies allegation of drug use
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DNC pushes back on David Hogg’s plans to support primary challenges against Democratic incumbents

DNC pushes back on David Hogg’s plans to support primary challenges against Democratic incumbents

DNC pushes back on David Hogg’s plans to support primary challenges against Democratic incumbents
Education|Political|US

US judges block Trump's ability to withhold school funds over DEI

Federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., on Thursday blocked Republican President Donald Trump's administration from following through on threats to

US judges block Trump's ability to withhold school funds over DEI
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine suspects Russia of torturing Ukrainian reporter who died in captivity

Ukraine said on Thursday it identified the body of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who had died in Russian captivity, and a forensic medical examination revealed signs of torture and ill-

Ukraine suspects Russia of torturing Ukrainian reporter who died in captivity
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US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said after talks with U.S.

US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says
Election|Political|US

US Democrats try to head off intra-party challenges ahead of 2026 elections

The head of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday issued a warning to a senior party official to back away from plans to help finance progressive primary challenges to

US Democrats try to head off intra-party challenges ahead of 2026 elections
Election|Political|US

Judge partly blocks Trump order that claimed greater control over US elections

A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked parts of President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to impose new rules on federal elections, which Democrats and other groups said

Judge partly blocks Trump order that claimed greater control over US elections
Health|Political|World

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown
Health|Political

RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community
Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University
Education|Political

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy
Economy|Political|US

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll

The federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan has accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration’s strategy to kill New York’s $9 congestion toll in Manhattan

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll
Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

After so many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open overnight, the lines of mourners waiting to pay their last respects have continued to file past his coffin

Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis
Economy|Political

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts says spending cuts are needed even as he defends new spending initiatives and a major tax cut being pushed by President Donald Trump

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts
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In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to 'STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv

President Donald Trump has offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian president to “STOP!”

In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to 'STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv