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Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming, an official says

Hamas is open to a years-long truce with Israel in Gaza but is not willing to lay down its arms, an official said on Saturday, as leaders of the Palestinian

Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming, an official says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Pirelli set to declare end of Chinese investor's control over governance, paper says

Pirelli's board is expected to approve on Monday an accord between shareholders to establish that the group's largest investor, China's state-owned Sinochem, does not exercise control

Pirelli set to declare end of Chinese investor's control over governance, paper says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed on Saturday what he said was the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region after Moscow said they had been

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion
Europe|World

Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial

Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at a solemn funeral ceremony, where a

Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial
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Trump and EU's von der Leyen agree to meet, says European Commission

U.S President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Saturday during a short exchange on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral to meet at a

Trump and EU's von der Leyen agree to meet, says European Commission
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Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years

President Donald Trump has paid his respects to Pope Francis, joining more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries at the funeral of the Catholic Church leader

Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years
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South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says

South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Saturday that Seoul plans to approach trade talks with the United States "calmly and cautiously."

South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says
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3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Three House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies
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Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds

An AP-NORC poll finds many Americans don't agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, and even Republicans aren't overwhelmingly convinced his attention has been in the right place

Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds
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Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'

In front of hundreds of world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re called for care for migrants,

Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Nintendo fans were given a chance to try out the company's new Switch 2 gaming device at an event near Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of a release that some worry could be

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries
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World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the U.S.-centric economic

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Business|Economy|Education|World

Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre strode on stage for a rally at a union headquarters north of Toronto, as Canadian country music blared.

Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat
Europe|World

What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy

What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
Economy|Political|US|World

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Indian military says Pakistani troops fired at positions along the border in disputed Kashmir

India’s military says Pakistani soldiers shot at Indian posts along the highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir for a second consecutive night

Indian military says Pakistani troops fired at positions along the border in disputed Kashmir
Africa|Health|Science|World

Uganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak

Uganda on Saturday declared an end to the country's latest outbreak of ebola, three months after authorities confirmed cases of the highly infectious and often

Uganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak
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Smelly T-shirt played a key role in catching Valerie, the dog lost for 529 days

Smelly T-shirt played a key role in catching Valerie, the dog lost for 529 days

Smelly T-shirt played a key role in catching Valerie, the dog lost for 529 days
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted

Electronic payments systems in post offices, restaurants and the metro system were out of action in Ukraine early on Saturday, according to officials and Reuters witnesses.

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted
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Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work

Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work

Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work
Crime|Political|Travel|World

Family and friends shattered and scarred by tourist massacre in Kashmir

Family and friends shattered and scarred by tourist massacre in Kashmir

Family and friends shattered and scarred by tourist massacre in Kashmir
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month

Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens
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Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide, her family says

Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, has died by suicide, her family said on Friday.

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide, her family says
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Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by three foreigners accused of trying to influence a national election early next month on

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules
Australia|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew, has died

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew, has died

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew, has died
Crime|Political|US|World

Two-year-old US citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'

The Trump administration appeared to have deported a 2-year-old U.S. citizen "with no meaningful process," a federal judge said on Friday, as the child's father

Two-year-old US citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'
Sports|World

Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings’ series lead to 2-1

Evander Kane and Evan Bouchard scored in a 10-second span in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 on Friday night to cut the Kings’ series lead to 2-1

Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings’ series lead to 2-1
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada is gearing up for federal election. Here's what's at stake

Canadians will vote for a new government in an election that has been upended by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state

Canada is gearing up for federal election. Here's what's at stake
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Simon Nemec scores in 2nd OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 3

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series

Simon Nemec scores in 2nd OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 3
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Canadiens beat the Capitals 6-3 to cut their series deficit to 2-1

Christian Dvorak broke a tie at 4:17 of the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1

Canadiens beat the Capitals 6-3 to cut their series deficit to 2-1
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Harvard researcher held in Louisiana awaits judge's decision on deportation to Russia

Russian-born scientist Kseniia Petrova has been detained by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement since February when she failed to declare frog embryo samples at Boston's Logan Airport

Harvard researcher held in Louisiana awaits judge's decision on deportation to Russia
Political|Science|Technology|World

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry

China's President Xi Jinping pledged "self-reliance and self-strengthening" to develop AI in China, state media reported on Saturday, as the

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Nissan wants to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant, sources say

Nissan Motor wants to end vehicle production at its Wuhan plant in China by March 31, 2026, two sources with knowledge of the plan said.

Nissan wants to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology|World

North Korea unveils new 'Kim Jong Un style' 5,000-tonne warship

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony for the launch of a "new multipurpose destroyer", state media KCNA reported on Saturday.

North Korea unveils new 'Kim Jong Un style' 5,000-tonne warship
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Taiwan envoy to pope's funeral says he aims to chat with world leaders

Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis aims to use his attendance to "have a good chat" with leaders of countries who are friendly to Taipei, taking the

Taiwan envoy to pope's funeral says he aims to chat with world leaders
Australia|Education|Political|World

Australia PM praises diversity in language schools pledge day after neo-Nazi action

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday cultural diversity was the country's strength as he pledged A$25 million ($15.98 million) for students to learn

Australia PM praises diversity in language schools pledge day after neo-Nazi action
Business|Sports|US|World

Capitals goalie Thompson and Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens each lost their No. 1 goaltender in Game 3 of their first-round series

Capitals goalie Thompson and Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries
Crime|Political|World

Former New Mexico judge and wife arrested on charges of tampering with evidence linked to suspected Tren de Aragua member

Former New Mexico judge and wife arrested on charges of tampering with evidence linked to suspected Tren de Aragua member

Former New Mexico judge and wife arrested on charges of tampering with evidence linked to suspected Tren de Aragua member
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

China foreign minister says US tariffs show "extreme egoism"

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing stands on the side of international rules on U.S.-imposed tariffs and opposes protectionism, the Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

China foreign minister says US tariffs show "extreme egoism"
Business|Crime|US|World

In reversal, US Justice Department says media records can be seized in leak probes

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In reversal, US Justice Department says media records can be seized in leak probes
Education|Political|US|World

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Yan Liu has an albatross and a late birdie to hang onto the lead in the Chevron Championship

Yan Liu had an albatross to offset three front-nine bogeys and rebounded from a late bogey for an even-par 72 and a one-stroke lead over four players Friday in the Chevron Championship, the first women’s major tournament of the year

Yan Liu has an albatross and a late birdie to hang onto the lead in the Chevron Championship
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a celebration showcasing Native American and Indigenous dancers, musicians and artisans from around the world

Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America
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Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to allow the World Food Programme to work in Gaza, saying food must not be used as a 'political tool', hours after

Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza
Africa|Political|World

At least 11 Sudanese killed in drone strike on displacement camp

At least 11 people were killed after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces hit a displacement camp in Sudan's River Nile state, the governor said

At least 11 Sudanese killed in drone strike on displacement camp
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US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
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US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to take concrete steps towards ending loans to China, the Treasury said on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans
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Maverick US House Republican Don Bacon considering retirement

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Maverick US House Republican Don Bacon considering retirement
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US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit

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US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit
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US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis

The United States and the European Union still need a lot of work to reach a deal that would prevent the imposition of tariffs on each other's goods, EU

US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Some see Trump weaponizing government in targeting of judge and Democratic fundraising site

President Donald Trump's administration is providing another example of how it's targeting those the president feels are blocking his agenda

Some see Trump weaponizing government in targeting of judge and Democratic fundraising site
Arts|Entertainment|World

Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D

Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo

The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
Health|Sports|US|World

Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, dies shortly after his selection

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, died shortly after Pittsburgh selected the defensive lineman from Oregon with the 21st overall pick

Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, dies shortly after his selection
Political|Technology|World

Mexico president open to modifying telecoms bill after censorship accusations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on Friday for part of a controversial telecommunications bill to be changed or eliminated, after critics said the legislation could

Mexico president open to modifying telecoms bill after censorship accusations
Crime|Political|World

US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown

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US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown
Economy|Travel|World

Migrants deterred by Trump's border crackdown wait for UN help to return home

Migrants deterred by U.S.

Migrants deterred by Trump's border crackdown wait for UN help to return home
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal employees of the ability to

US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage

A former commander in the Taliban has pleaded guilty to taking an American journalist and two Afghan nationals hostage in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2008 and

Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage
Business|Economy|World

World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization

Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging markets and developing countries, but cutting their own

World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan minister urges international probe of Kashmir attack, NYT reports

Pakistan believes an international investigation is needed into the killing of 26 men at a tourist spot in Indian Kashmir this week and is willing to work with international investigators,

Pakistan minister urges international probe of Kashmir attack, NYT reports
Europe|Political|World

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal

President Donald Trump is calling for Ukraine and Russia to meet for “very high level talks,” saying they are “very close to a deal” after productive meetings

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
Political|US|World

The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents

The FBI has arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, saying she “intentionally misdirected” federal immigration agents away from a man they were trying to take into custody at her courthouse

The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement
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Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations
Political|World

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs

China's central bank governor on Friday criticized the U.S. for threatening global financial stability with its "recent abuse" of tariffs, in the wake of recent moves seen by

China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs
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IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role

International Monetary Fund member countries said on Friday that rising trade tensions were sapping growth and fueling

IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role
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Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily

Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
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JPMorgan survey shows consensus over weak dollar, US stagflation

There is a much higher risk of stagflation than recession in the U.S. economy over the next year, while the asset class most expected to outperform in 2025 is cash, according to the results

JPMorgan survey shows consensus over weak dollar, US stagflation
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute -documents, sources

At least four subcontractors employing several hundred people at Barrick Gold's complex in Mali are laying off staff following a two-year dispute

Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute -documents, sources
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Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, with whom President Donald Trump is reported to have discussed firing U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell and

Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane
Business|Environment|World

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Ecuador, 20 injured

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near the coast of Ecuador on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, injuring at least 20 people, damaging buildings in

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Ecuador, 20 injured
Business|World

Trump administration lays out roadmap to streamline tariff talks, WSJ reports

U.S. officials plan to conduct trade negotiations using a new template setting common terms for many of the talks over President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, The Wall Street Journal

Trump administration lays out roadmap to streamline tariff talks, WSJ reports
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Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries

The Justice Department is poised to crack down on leaks of information to the news media, authorizing prosecutors to issue subpoenas to news organizations as part of leak investigations, serve search warrants when appropriate and force journalists to testify about their sources

Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries
Political|Technology|World

Ex-CISA boss says Trump actions risk 'dangerously degrading' US cyber defenses

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Ex-CISA boss says Trump actions risk 'dangerously degrading' US cyber defenses
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
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Former NATO Supreme Allied Cmdr. on Ukraine peace talks

Retired Gen. Wesley Clark analyzes the state of peace talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine and tells Wolf that President Trump's desire for a "quick agreement" will likely result in a "bad agreement."

Former NATO Supreme Allied Cmdr. on Ukraine peace talks
Europe|World

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup
Education|Political|US|World

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Federal officials say the government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. That word came Friday

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US
Economy|Political|US|World

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview
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NTSB investigating why famed pilot crashed beside runway days before he was to perform at airshow

NTSB investigating why famed pilot crashed beside runway days before he was to perform at airshow

NTSB investigating why famed pilot crashed beside runway days before he was to perform at airshow
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks

Japan may have averted U.S. pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on Thursday, but a closer look at officials' descriptions of the meeting

Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
Europe|Political|World

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state

More than 100,000 mourners filed into St.

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state
Crime|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar

Armed police and soldiers searched homes and forests for militants in Indian Kashmir on Friday and India's army chief reviewed security there

India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties

British finance minister Rachel Reeves met U.S.

UK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil posts weekly fall on tariff worry and rising supplies

Oil prices edged higher on Friday but posted a weekly decline, under pressure from market expectations of oversupply and uncertainty around tariff talks between

Oil posts weekly fall on tariff worry and rising supplies
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up

Most stock indexes climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as

Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up
Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin

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Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin
Europe|World

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
Political|Technology|World

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman

Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are to return to the secluded sultanate of Oman

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's first 100 days

Donald Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his second presidency and investors are no closer to figuring out how to trade his policies, nor do central bankers have much clarity on how

Trump's first 100 days
Political|World

Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows

Myanmar's junta has kept up a deadly military campaign, including airstrikes and artillery assaults, despite

Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss National Bank warns of economic fallout from trade conflict

Increased global economic risks will likely weigh on Switzerland's economic growth, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Friday, adding the current

Swiss National Bank warns of economic fallout from trade conflict
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Ukraine may need to temporarily cede land as part of a peace deal with Russia, Britain's BBC reported on Friday.

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace
Business|Environment|Technology|World

Automakers rush to meet surging China demand for long-range hybrids

Chinese automakers and foreign rivals are launching ever more advanced long-range hybrids to meet rising demand in the world's

Automakers rush to meet surging China demand for long-range hybrids
Business|Economy|World

Turkish households see inflation at 59.3% in 12 months, cenbank says

Turkish inflation expectations edged up in April for businesses and market participants, and remained steady at 59.3% in 12 months time for households, the central bank said on

Turkish households see inflation at 59.3% in 12 months, cenbank says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs

China's top policymakers pledged to support firms and workers most affected by the impact of triple-digit U.S. tariffs and urged the country to prepare for worst-case scenarios,

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
Election|Europe|Political|World

Eurosceptic Simion hopes to ride wave of anger to victory in Romanian election

Eurosceptic George Simion will get a second shot at becoming Romania's president on May 4, hoping to ride a wave of anger stirred by the cancellation of a December

Eurosceptic Simion hopes to ride wave of anger to victory in Romanian election
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Zimbabwe's local currency inflation at over 85% y/y in April

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate was at 85.7% in April in local currency terms, statistics agency data showed.

Zimbabwe's local currency inflation at over 85% y/y in April
Americas|Crime|World

Mother and son who helped expose ‘extermination camp’ killed in Jalisco, Mexico

Mother and son who helped expose ‘extermination camp’ killed in Jalisco, Mexico

Mother and son who helped expose ‘extermination camp’ killed in Jalisco, Mexico
Europe|Health|Political|Travel|World

Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'

Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring

Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
Europe|Political|World

Polish government seeks European approval for judicial reform

The Polish government has sent a proposed judicial reform to European legal experts for approval in a new attempt to undo changes by its predecessor that prompted the European Union

Polish government seeks European approval for judicial reform
Business|Economy|US|World

US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage, Bloomberg News reports

A U.S.-India trade agreement under discussion will cover 19 categories, including greater market access for farm goods, e-commerce, data storage and critical minerals, Bloomberg News

US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks

China's foreign ministry urged Washington on Friday to stop "misleading the public" on bilateral tariff negotiations, and said it wasn't familiar with reports on whether Beijing

Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks
Economy|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
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Paraguay's soy farmers ride tariff war 'toboggan'

For Paraguay's soy farmers and exporters, the global trade tariff war is an unpredictable ride that makes them fear the effects of

Paraguay's soy farmers ride tariff war 'toboggan'
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria

An Iraqi delegation met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday to discuss restoring an Iraqi oil pipeline through Syria to Mediterranean ports, the Iraqi state

Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

Thai exports could beat 2025 target but US tariff challenge looms, commerce minister says

Thai export growth could exceed targets this year but challenges loom as the government seeks to negotiate a tariff deal with the United States that would benefit both sides, its

Thai exports could beat 2025 target but US tariff challenge looms, commerce minister says
Business|Economy|World

Mexico expands its largest port as it bets on global trade despite Trump's tariffs

A massive expansion of Mexico's largest seaport is under way as Mexican authorities bet on positive economic growth and the strength of global trade

Mexico expands its largest port as it bets on global trade despite Trump's tariffs
Political|World

Ukraine says it reaffirmed its positions at London talks

Kyiv's delegation at a meeting with allies in London this week reaffirmed the principles on which talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine are based, including never recognising any

Ukraine says it reaffirmed its positions at London talks
Economy|Political|World

UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show

The U.N. agencies for food and refugees plan deep cuts due to an unprecedented plunge in funding, including from former top donor the U.S., internal memos sent to

UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
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Global equity funds see second week of inflows on easing US-China tariff tensions

Global equity funds attracted inflows for a second straight week through April 23, supported by signs of a potential de-escalation in the tariff war between the U.S. and China, which

Global equity funds see second week of inflows on easing US-China tariff tensions
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head

Sub-Saharan African economies should work to increase their domestic revenue collection to avoid having to take on debt amid "

Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

War-hit Congo park turns to chocolate gorillas in conservation push

Threatened by armed conflict, volcanic activity and rampant deforestation, Africa's oldest national park is turning to a new product to

War-hit Congo park turns to chocolate gorillas in conservation push
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