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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

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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
Political|US|World

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
Political|US|World

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
Political|US|World

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’
Political|US|World

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?
Crime|Health|Political|World

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
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

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
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

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
Political

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
Political|US|World

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
Political|US|World

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
Crime|Political|World

Missile that killed 12 in Russian strike on Kyiv was North Korean, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the Russian missile that struck a residential building in Kyiv overnight and killed 12 people was supplied by North

Missile that killed 12 in Russian strike on Kyiv was North Korean, Zelenskiy says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, with France

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
Crime|Political|US

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Donald Trump's administration from withholding federal funding from more than a dozen so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties
Europe|Political|World

EU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones

The EU said on Thursday it would provide 20 million euros ($22.74 million) worth of aid to help modernise air defences in Moldova, a country which has complained of drone

EU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones
Crime|Political|World

ICC judges ordered to review Israel's challenge of jurisdiction

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday ordered a lower panel to reconsider Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction over arrest warrants issued

ICC judges ordered to review Israel's challenge of jurisdiction
Election|Political|US

US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations

State and local election officials from around the country in North Carolina have questioned the leaders of a federal agency tasked by President Donald Trump with implementing parts of his sweeping election overhaul executive order, with some expressing concerns about the consequences for voters and the people in charge of voting

US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations
Crime|Political|World

Two from search group that uncovered Mexico's 'ranch of horror' killed

Gunmen on a motorcycle shot and killed two members of a civil search organization that discovered a now-infamous site known as Mexico's "ranch of horror," the

Two from search group that uncovered Mexico's 'ranch of horror' killed
Business|Food|Health|Political|US

US farm agency withdraws proposal aimed at lowering Salmonella risks in poultry

The U.S.

US farm agency withdraws proposal aimed at lowering Salmonella risks in poultry
Political|US|World

Trump: not happy with Russia strike on Kyiv, putting pressure on Russia

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not happy with Russia's strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight and said without elaborating the U.S. was putting a lot of

Trump: not happy with Russia strike on Kyiv, putting pressure on Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile

Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile for the deadly overnight strike that hit a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, citing

Zelenskiy: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile
Political|US|World

Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well

President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. attempts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran are going well, ahead of technical talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Oman on

Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well
MidEast|Political|World

Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet

The Palestinian leadership approved the creation of the position of vice president of Mahmoud Abbas, and possibly his successor, on Thursday, a step widely seen as needed to

Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge

The Trump administration is replacing lawyers in the U.S.

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge
Political|World

Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’

Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’

Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’
Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month

The U.S. will require enhanced identification for many air travelers starting May 7

What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month
Business|Education|Political|US

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House
Crime|Political|World

Trump writes ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer

Trump writes ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer

Trump writes ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer
Health|Political|World

Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say

Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say

Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say
Political|World

'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump makes an all-caps callout but will Putin hear it?

Heads of state and government are typically called Mr. President or Madam Prime Minister

'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump makes an all-caps callout but will Putin hear it?
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India will identify, track, punish every terrorist and their backers, PM Modi says after Kashmir attack

India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, two days after 26 men were killed in an attack on tourists by

India will identify, track, punish every terrorist and their backers, PM Modi says after Kashmir attack
Crime|Political|World

US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin

US cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse scandal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin
Africa|Political|World

South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on social media platform X on Thursday that he had spoken to U.S.

South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump
Health|Political|World

Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says

Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing that doctors could have done to

Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian court jails former general who criticised top brass for 5 years on fraud charges

A former Russian commander who criticised Moscow's military leadership in Ukraine was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after a military court found him guilty of large-

Russian court jails former general who criticised top brass for 5 years on fraud charges
Economy|Health|Political

Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has pledged to do everything in his power to protect Minnesotans from the chaos that he says President Donald Trump has unleashed on the country and world

Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world
Business|Political|Technology|US

What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?

U.S.

What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
Political|Science|Technology|World

China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities

China's national space agency announced on Thursday it would let scientists from the U.S. and allied countries analyse rocks it retrieved from the moon,

China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities
Election|Europe|Political|World

Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine

A pro-European presidential contender in Romania's May 4 election has said defence spending should rise to 3.5% of GDP by 2030 from 2.5% and argued that maintaining

Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is not holding talks with Europe or the United States about Russian gas supplies via Ukraine.

Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US
Political|World

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia and Ukraine traded new barbs over faltering peace efforts on Thursday, with Moscow accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of blocking diplomacy and Kyiv saying Russian

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves
Economy|Political|World

Moscow calls Japanese loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets 'theft'

Russia on Thursday accused Japan of treachery and complicity in theft after Tokyo last week signed an agreement to lend Ukraine over $3 billion for reconstruction, backed by the

Moscow calls Japanese loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets 'theft'
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's surprising unifying effect ahead of the Canadian election

Donald Trump is unifying national voters from all parties….just not in the US. Canada’s voters say their upcoming national election will be a turning point in their relationship with America as tariffs and insults have resulted in a surge of patriotism. Some voters say they are rethinking their approach, even planning to change which party they vote for in hopes of a stronger response to the United States.

Trump's surprising unifying effect ahead of the Canadian election
Health|Political|US|World

As FDA delays Novavax' COVID vaccine approval, patients fight back

Thousands of Americans campaigning for the Novavax COVID-19 booster got some good news this week: the FDA signaled it might still win approval after Health

As FDA delays Novavax' COVID vaccine approval, patients fight back
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon reprimands Iran envoy over comments on Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon's foreign ministry reprimanded Tehran's ambassador to Beirut on Thursday over comments alleging that plans to disarm Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah were a "

Lebanon reprimands Iran envoy over comments on Hezbollah disarmament
Political|World

Al Shabaab battles Somalia's army for control of strategic military base

Al Shabaab fighters battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in central Somalia on Thursday, the government and a military official said, as

Al Shabaab battles Somalia's army for control of strategic military base
Economy|Political|World

What is the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan?

India said it would immediately suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan as part of measures to downgrade diplomatic ties

What is the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan?
Political|US

Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration

Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration

Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration
Europe|Political|World

Holocaust survivors march in Auschwitz 80 years after camp's liberation

Thousands of people marched through the former Auschwitz Nazi German death camp in Poland on Thursday in an annual ceremony organisers said would be joined by 80 Holocaust

Holocaust survivors march in Auschwitz 80 years after camp's liberation
Americas|Europe|Political|World

World leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Following is a list of the main world leaders who have so far said they will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday in Saint Peter's Square. ALBANIA - President Bajram Bega.

World leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Roche seeks US tariff relief in direct talks with Trump administration

Swiss drugmaker Roche is petitioning the U.S. government in direct talks for import tariff exemptions, arguing the products it ships into the United States are offset by

Roche seeks US tariff relief in direct talks with Trump administration
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted

The Philippine Navy said a Chinese aircraft carrier battle group had passed near its northern maritime boundaries in the run-up to a six-day maritime exercise with the U.S. that

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted
Political|US|World

Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"

President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, saying "Vladimir, STOP!

Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"
Africa|Political|World

South Africa says Ukraine peace talks should have no preconditions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said during a visit by Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday that peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow should start without

South Africa says Ukraine peace talks should have no preconditions
Asia|Political|World

What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?

An attack on tourists in India's Himalayan territory of Kashmir this week sparked a new crisis between nuclear armed South Asian neighbours India and Pakistan, with New Delhi

What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?
Europe|Political|World

Bosnia's peace envoy halts budget allocations for Dodik's party

Bosnia's international peace envoy, Christian Schmidt, said on Thursday he had ordered a halt of all budget allocations for the party of the secessionist Bosnian Serb leader

Bosnia's peace envoy halts budget allocations for Dodik's party
Business|Economy|Political|US

US warns states they could lose transportation funding over immigration, DEI policies

The Trump administration said on Thursday states could lose transportation funding over a failure to cooperate on federal immigration enforcement efforts or

US warns states they could lose transportation funding over immigration, DEI policies
Political|US|World

US National Security Council thinned by recent firings, sources say

At least 20 people have been fired from the White House National Security Council in recent weeks, a broader exodus than previously reported, leaving parts of

US National Security Council thinned by recent firings, sources say
Political|US|World

US names lead for technical talks with Iran, Politico reports

Department of State policy planning director Michael Anton will lead a team of about a dozen U.S. government officials to negotiate with Iran in upcoming nuclear talks, a U.S.

US names lead for technical talks with Iran, Politico reports
Health|Political|World

Istanbul's strong quake triggers nerves and new pledges to prepare

More than a thousand people in Istanbul turned to mosques, schools and other temporary shelters on Thursday after a strong earthquake rattled the Turkish metropolis a day earlier,

Istanbul's strong quake triggers nerves and new pledges to prepare