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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism

Born of crisis but torn by years of tensions among its members, the Group of 20 major economies scored a rare victory this weekend for

G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism
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DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

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DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
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Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line

President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into them with his own presidency

Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line
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In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation
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Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting

Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting

Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting
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Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity

Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary
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South Africa judges G20 summit a triumph of multilateralism despite US no-show

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that the declaration from this weekend's Group of 20 summit

South Africa judges G20 summit a triumph of multilateralism despite US no-show
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Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is standing by his past criticisms that President Donald Trump acted like a despot and a fascist

Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting
Arts

Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances

President Donald Trump’s chaotic political universe has at least one consistent law that rises above any other: The president has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies

Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances
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No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
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Defiant GOP congressman rejects push by party bosses to drop out of Texas primary, scrambling race for Senate majority

Defiant GOP congressman rejects push by party bosses to drop out of Texas primary, scrambling race for Senate majority

Defiant GOP congressman rejects push by party bosses to drop out of Texas primary, scrambling race for Senate majority
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic
Europe|World

Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes

Western leaders said on Saturday that a peace plan proposed by the United States can be a basis for talks to end Russia's war in

Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes
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Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'

Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States "when it's appropriate," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue

Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'
Africa|Political|US|World

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat

President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat
Political|World

Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine

President Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield

Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine
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Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews

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Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews
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Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

President Donald Trump says he's teaming up with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to revamp the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews
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Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy will have to approve US-backed peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will have to like a U.S.-backed peace plan to halt Russia's invasion and ultimately approve it, U.S.

Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy will have to approve US-backed peace plan
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US tariff cut to 15% for Switzerland could take effect early December, says economy minister

The United States' general tariff of 39% on imports from Switzerland could be cut to 15% from early December, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin told the broadcaster SRF in an

US tariff cut to 15% for Switzerland could take effect early December, says economy minister
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Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus, state news agency reports

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens convicted of criminal offences on the territory of Belarus, the state news agency Belta reported on Saturday.

Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus, state news agency reports
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Trump faces same reality as Biden: Americans despise higher prices

President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to lower consumer prices that skyrocketed during Joe Biden's term, but he is now facing the

Trump faces same reality as Biden: Americans despise higher prices
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G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump

The Leaders' Declaration from a Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday stressed the seriousness of climate change, in a snub to U.S.

G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump
Economy|Political

Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani visit: Both men get something they want, GOP loses a punching bag

President Donald Trump and New York's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani come from opposite parties and have spent months sniping at each other

Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani visit: Both men get something they want, GOP loses a punching bag
Crime|Election|Political|US

Indiana’s governor and at least 8 lawmakers have been swatted or threatened as state Republicans face redistricting pressure

Indiana’s governor and at least 8 lawmakers have been swatted or threatened as state Republicans face redistricting pressure

Indiana’s governor and at least 8 lawmakers have been swatted or threatened as state Republicans face redistricting pressure
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Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files

Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files
Election|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower court order that tossed Texas voting maps

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US Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower court order that tossed Texas voting maps
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MAGA favorite Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after split with Trump

Saying she refused to be a “battered wife,” U.S.

MAGA favorite Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after split with Trump
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela

Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela

Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

President Donald Trump says he’s “immediately” ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China

The daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China
Election

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Friday the U.S. plan for a settlement of the war in Ukraine was aimed at preventing more Ukrainian deaths and

Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives
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Trump lavishes praise on New York's mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

After months of trading insults, U.S.

Trump lavishes praise on New York's mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting
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Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting
Crime|World

A federal judge blocked Trump's National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren't leaving just yet

A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary end to President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in the nation’s capital

A federal judge blocked Trump's National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren't leaving just yet
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump tariff relief leaves 22% of Brazil's shipments still hit

Brazil's government said on Friday that 22% of its exports to the United States remain subject to a 40% extra tariff after President Donald Trump expanded the list of exemptions to

Trump tariff relief leaves 22% of Brazil's shipments still hit
Business|Economy|Food|World

Global coffee prices plunge after Trump removes tariffs on Brazil

Global coffee prices plunged on Friday after U.S.

Global coffee prices plunge after Trump removes tariffs on Brazil
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Brazil fears losing US market share in instant coffee after Trump maintains tariffs

Brazil risks losing its market share in instant coffee sales in the U.S. after President Donald Trump retained 50% tariffs on the product while cutting duties for green coffee,

Brazil fears losing US market share in instant coffee after Trump maintains tariffs
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G20 envoys agree draft declaration despite US boycott, sources say

G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg without U.S. input, four

G20 envoys agree draft declaration despite US boycott, sources say
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More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says
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Trump officials eye Cabinet shakeup after one-year mark, CNN reports

The White House is preparing for possible turnover in the Cabinet after U.S.

Trump officials eye Cabinet shakeup after one-year mark, CNN reports
Africa|Crime|Education|World

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?

Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students from two

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces his bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial, has launched his bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces his bid for California governor
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Trump officials prepare for potential cabinet shakeup after one-year mark, CNN reports

The White House is preparing for possible turnover in the cabinet after U.S.

Trump officials prepare for potential cabinet shakeup after one-year mark, CNN reports
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Charlotte immigration raids by Trump administration ignite political tensions

North Carolina this week emerged as a new front in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown - one poised to shape one of next

Charlotte immigration raids by Trump administration ignite political tensions
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US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum

Saudi and U.S. officials touted billions of dollars in new investments and growing financial ties between the two countries on Wednesday, coinciding with

US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum
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FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the nearly 20,000 air traffic controllers and technicians who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive bonuses

FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown
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Senate reversal of Biden policy that blocked Wyoming coal mining heads to Trump

Mining industry access to federally owned coal in northeastern Wyoming will continue under a bill headed to President Donald Trump

Senate reversal of Biden policy that blocked Wyoming coal mining heads to Trump
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Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'

ABC is in President Donald Trump's crosshairs this week

Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'
Education|Health|Political|Science|World

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

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US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
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Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to Thursday's funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney, according to a White House official.

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral
US|World

Bush, Biden and former vice presidents honor Dick Cheney, while Trump, Vance snubbed for funeral invitation

Bush, Biden and former vice presidents honor Dick Cheney, while Trump, Vance snubbed for funeral invitation

Bush, Biden and former vice presidents honor Dick Cheney, while Trump, Vance snubbed for funeral invitation
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Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
Business|Economy|Political

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement

President Donald Trump says he's turning his attention to helping find an end to the brutal civil war in Sudan

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement
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Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns

While President Donald Trump has struggled to settle on a way to address Americans’ concerns about high costs, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered a more direct and empathetic message, saying, “We hear you” and “there’s a lot more work to do.”

Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns
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China's civilian shadow navy practices for invasion of Taiwan

China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan using a shadow navy of civilian cargo ships and ferries, according to a Reuters investigation that tracked vessel movements and

China's civilian shadow navy practices for invasion of Taiwan
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Israel expects to keep regional military edge despite planned sale of F-35s to Saudi

Israel expects to maintain access to more advanced U.S. weaponry, a government spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about Washington's plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi

Israel expects to keep regional military edge despite planned sale of F-35s to Saudi
Crime|Interview|World

‘In your head, you count every day’: Ex-October 7 hostage describes 2 years in captivity

‘In your head, you count every day’: Ex-October 7 hostage describes 2 years in captivity

‘In your head, you count every day’: Ex-October 7 hostage describes 2 years in captivity
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Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene
Arts

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and Trump

Leaders and delegates from the world’s richest nations and top developing countries are gathering this weekend for the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, an event overshadowed by the boycott of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration

Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and Trump
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Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office

Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office

Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites

President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Dept denies misconduct allegations in Comey criminal case

The U.S.

US Justice Dept denies misconduct allegations in Comey criminal case
Crime|Political|US|World

What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws

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Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws
Crime|Political|US

5 accused of supporting antifa plead guilty to terrorism-related offense after Texas shooting

Five people have pleaded guilty to a terrorism-related charge after they were accused of supporting antifa in a July shooting that wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center

5 accused of supporting antifa plead guilty to terrorism-related offense after Texas shooting
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Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
Business|Economy|Election|World

Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'

U.S. President Donald Trump did something on Wednesday he has rarely done: He admitted his poll numbers had gone down.

Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'
Crime|Political|US|World

New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces questions about the grand jury process

The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has hit another hurdle

New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces questions about the grand jury process