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Today: August 14, 2025
Today: August 14, 2025

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Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant

Russia asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Friday to mediate between Moscow and Washington to resolve the question of what to do with U.S. nuclear fuel stored at a Ukrainian power

Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
Africa|Business|Education|World

Students in rebel-held eastern Congo brave insecurity to take exams

Tens of thousands of secondary school students sat for state exams in rebel-held eastern Congo this week, a complicated logistical feat requiring rare

Students in rebel-held eastern Congo brave insecurity to take exams
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady

U.S. job growth slowed in May, while the unemployment rate held steady, potentially giving the Federal Reserve a buffer to delay the resumption of interest

US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady
Business|Economy|Political|World

IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty

Countries in Latin America should maintain prudent fiscal policies to strengthen their economies amid a swift escalation of trade tensions and policy

IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Russia's Nabiullina on central bank rate cut, inflation and rouble

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a news conference on Friday after the central bank cut its key rate to 20% from 21%.

Russia's Nabiullina on central bank rate cut, inflation and rouble
Business|Economy|World

India, U.S. trade talks extended as deadline looms for interim deal, say sources

Trade talks between Indian and U.S. officials have been extended into next week as both sides seek consensus on tariff cuts in the farming and auto sectors, aiming

India, U.S. trade talks extended as deadline looms for interim deal, say sources
Business|Europe|World

Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that he would pursue a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same

Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada's May unemployment rate at multi-year high

Canada's unemployment rate in May jumped to its highest level in almost nine years, excluding the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1.6 million jobless people

Canada's May unemployment rate at multi-year high
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Russian central bank delivers surprise rate cut, first since 2022

The Russian central bank cut its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 20% on Friday, a surprise move by the bank which it justified

Russian central bank delivers surprise rate cut, first since 2022
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack

India is committed to efforts to develop its restive territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, accusing neighbour Pakistan of

India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
Health|Science|World

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness
Education|Sports|World

It's a Thunder rule: To work in OKC, you must learn about OKC and what the bombing meant to the city

The Thunder didn’t even exist in Oklahoma City when the 1995 bombing happened; the franchise that had been known as the Seattle SuperSonics didn’t relocate to America’s heartland until more than a decade later

It's a Thunder rule: To work in OKC, you must learn about OKC and what the bombing meant to the city
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’
Europe|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities

What is the difference between a hate crime and an act of terrorism?

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe

Missile defense systems are nothing new. History shows that even if they work as advertised – a big if – they’re a bad idea if your aim is to make your country safer from nuclear attack.

Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment

Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment

Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment
Arts|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware
Crime|World

More suspects wanted, charged after North Carolina mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 injured

More suspects wanted, charged after North Carolina mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 injured

More suspects wanted, charged after North Carolina mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that critics say has crushed Hong Kong's once-thriving pro-democracy movement

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

A Sikh Captain America and other stories: Takeaways from AP's report about faith themes in comics

Representation of many of the world’s faiths and spiritual traditions has been minimal to nonexistent in the mainstream comics universe

A Sikh Captain America and other stories: Takeaways from AP's report about faith themes in comics
Americas|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
Africa|Business|Political|World

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order

The International Committee of the Red Cross has announced the closure of its offices in Niger and the departure of its foreign staff, four months after the ruling junta ordered the organization to leave the country

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order
Business|Education|Health|US|World

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What to expect in the New Jersey primary

Nearly a dozen candidates will compete in New Jersey on Tuesday for the chance to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy

What to expect in the New Jersey primary
World

China-appointed Panchen Lama vows to make religion more Chinese in meeting with Xi Jinping

China-appointed Panchen Lama vows to make religion more Chinese in meeting with Xi Jinping

China-appointed Panchen Lama vows to make religion more Chinese in meeting with Xi Jinping
Business|Environment|Technology|World

World’s highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir

World’s highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir

World’s highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest