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Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse
Europe|Political|World

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty

France's far-right National Rally would reintroduce border controls and seek to limit Europe’s free‑movement zone to EU

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home

A Colombian woman deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo under a new agreement with the Trump administration said she was

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home
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Wall Street rises on Iran ceasefire extension and solid earnings

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday after U.S.

Wall Street rises on Iran ceasefire extension and solid earnings
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife

A Spanish prosecutor has asked a judge to close a corruption investigation into the business dealings of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, in a case brought by far‑

Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife
Europe|Political|World

EU moves to start drafting Montenegro accession treaty

European Union countries decided to start work on drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro on Wednesday, marking a new phase in the country's path toward joining the

EU moves to start drafting Montenegro accession treaty
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US hoping for wider farm goods purchases deal from China in Trump's trip, Greer says

The U.S. is aiming to get agreement on a broader range of farm goods purchases by China beyond soybeans during President Donald Trump's planned visit there next month, U.S.

US hoping for wider farm goods purchases deal from China in Trump's trip, Greer says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia has not yet sold its H200 AI chips to China, Lutnick says

Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips have not yet been sold to Chinese companies, Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday, citing

Nvidia has not yet sold its H200 AI chips to China, Lutnick says
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Supreme Court revives wounded veteran’s lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan to sue the government contractor for whom the attacker was working when he built the explosive

Supreme Court revives wounded veteran’s lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over
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'If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing

President Donald Trump has read a notable Bible passage in a livestreamed marathon

'If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing
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Wall Street opens higher on ceasefire extension relief

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after U.S.

Wall Street opens higher on ceasefire extension relief
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv

Russian oil flowed through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday after a halt lasting months, officials

Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's next government vows to open communist-era secret police archives

Hungary's new government will open up the historical archives of its communist-era secret police, according to the man who will run the office of Peter Magyar, winner of

Hungary's next government vows to open communist-era secret police archives
Political|World

Attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire on eve of Washington talks

At least four people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, and

Attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire on eve of Washington talks
Health|Political|Science|World

UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

Parliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill

UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
Election|Political|US|World

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House of Representatives Tuesday, staving off a high-stakes vote on whether she should be forced out of Congress. CNN's Annie Grayer has the details.

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion
Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
Business|Election|Political|World

Frontrunners Hilton, Steyer come under fire in California governor debate

Frontrunners in the race for California governor came under fire from trailing candidates in a televised debate on Wednesday, as former Fox News host Steve Hilton

Frontrunners Hilton, Steyer come under fire in California governor debate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Are you a DHS employee worried about getting future paychecks? Tell us about it

Are you a DHS employee worried about getting future paychecks? Tell us about it

Are you a DHS employee worried about getting future paychecks? Tell us about it
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Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal

After securing a majority government in Canada last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces his biggest challenge: redefining trade with the U.S. under

Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal
Health|Political|Science|World

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness

A report showing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines has been blocked from being published in the U.S.

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Vietnam sign 12 MOUs as Lee urges broader cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for expanding cooperation with Vietnam beyond trade and investment to areas including energy security and infrastructure during

South Korea, Vietnam sign 12 MOUs as Lee urges broader cooperation
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares finalisation of Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions, Cyprus says

EU ambassadors approved on Wednesday the disbursement of a promised 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine as well as a new package of sanctions against Russia,

EU prepares finalisation of Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions, Cyprus says
Asia|Political|World

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government

Nepal's Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Political|World

In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity

Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the war will vote this weekend

In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity
Health|Political|Science|World

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic
Political|US|World

Virginia voters approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats

Virginia voters approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats

Virginia voters approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
Europe|Political|World

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says

Britain should brace for a rise in cyberattacks linked to hostile states, the head of the country's cybersecurity agency said on Wednesday, as the

UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move

EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says

Thailand's government has room to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($15.55 billion) by October without raising the public debt ceiling, its finance minister said on

Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange, Ted Hesson and M.B.

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official

The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from the Iran war as governments implement measures to mitigate the crisis risks becoming

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

Myanmar's new president is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Turkey central bank holds rates at 37% as it eyes Iran war fallout

Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate at 37% as expected on Wednesday, deciding not to hike but warning that fallout from the

Turkey central bank holds rates at 37% as it eyes Iran war fallout
Crime|Political|World

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte

Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions

The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year

Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions
Crime|Education|Political|World

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Italy's 2025 deficit-GDP ratio confirmed at 3.1%, in blow to PM Meloni

Italy posted a budget deficit of 3.1% of gross domestic product last year, statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Wednesday, confirming previous data and dashing Rome's hopes

Italy's 2025 deficit-GDP ratio confirmed at 3.1%, in blow to PM Meloni
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

European stocks slip as Middle East tensions persist; earnings watched 

European shares dipped on Wednesday, extending losses for a third straight session, as a fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighed on sentiment, while

European stocks slip as Middle East tensions persist; earnings watched 
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end

The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end

The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end
Europe|Political|World

Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target

Germany set out a military strategy on Wednesday that sticks with a target of 260,000 active troops despite demands by senior military officials to raise total troop

Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly

China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly
Political|World

As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war

An Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, bombings in Beirut, massive displacement and rising sectarian friction.

As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as Kyiv seeks to reinvigorate

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says
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US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say

The United States has halted a shipment of about $500 million in cash bound for Iraq and suspended parts of its

US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told American allies they must pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. 

USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge

Armed men burst into the apartment where student Mohamad lived with his Alawite family in the Syrian city of Jableh on March 7 last

Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge
Asia|Political|World

Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare

China said a group of its

Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare
Crime|Political|US|World

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail

Authorities say a man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead has died in jail

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail
Political|US|World

Virginia voters approve new Democratic-backed congressional map, NBC News projects

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map drawn by Democrats who hope to flip as many as four Republican seats in the U.S.

Virginia voters approve new Democratic-backed congressional map, NBC News projects
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The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade

President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the U.S. military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports

The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade
Economy|Political|US|World

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Crime|Political|US

Feud between Mace and Mills flares as the Republicans trade barbs, expulsion threats

Feud between Mace and Mills flares as the Republicans trade barbs, expulsion threats

Feud between Mace and Mills flares as the Republicans trade barbs, expulsion threats
Political|US|World

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran
Election|Interview|Political

Virginia voters divided on new map that could help Dems flip 4 House seats

Voters in Virginia are deciding whether or not to approve a drastic redestricting effort. CNN's Jeff Zeleny speaks to voters.

Virginia voters divided on new map that could help Dems flip 4 House seats
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct

With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct

With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries

Taiwan’s president has postponed a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories

Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries
Business|Crime|Political

Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned, doing so just moments before the start of a hearing that could have led to a recommendation that she be expelled from Congress

Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case
Crime|Political|World

US criminally charges Southern Poverty Law Center, Blanche says 

President Donald Trump's administration has brought criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights organization that tracks extremist groups,

US criminally charges Southern Poverty Law Center, Blanche says 
Business|Political|World

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London

Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London
Health|Political|Science|World

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach

The chief science officer for the U.S. flagship HIV/AIDS program left his role this week and criticized the Trump administration's cuts to foreign

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

US Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants

The Trump administration obtained a criminal indictment on Tuesday charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a

US Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants
Health|Political|Science

On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups

On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups

On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup
Crime|Political|US|World

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program
Americas|Crime|Political|World

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members

A Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib Bukele's

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members
MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S.

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports

President Donald Trump repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in financial peril

Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

President Donald Trump says the United States is indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, with officials asking for voluntary interviews instead of testimony before a grand jury

In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
Business|Economy|Political

Fed's Waller would 'absolutely' oppose firing reserve bank presidents over rate disagreement

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Tuesday said he would "absolutely" oppose any effort to try to fire Fed regional bank presidents over disagreements on interest rate

Fed's Waller would 'absolutely' oppose firing reserve bank presidents over rate disagreement
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned internationally loses bid for third term

Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras, a leading adversary of President Bernardo Arevalo who has faced international sanctions, is set to

Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned internationally loses bid for third term
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports

The Japanese government is in talks to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest as early as next month, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday.

Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will "remember" companies that do not seek refunds for payments they

Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US

Five things learned at Fed nominee Warsh's Senate hearing

In testimony Tuesday at the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh never said if he agrees with President Donald Trump's view that the Fed's policy

Five things learned at Fed nominee Warsh's Senate hearing
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

NY State lawmakers revive bill to curb distressed sovereign debt lawsuits

New York state lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would curb some investors' ability to buy distressed sovereign debt and sue for full

NY State lawmakers revive bill to curb distressed sovereign debt lawsuits
Business|Economy|Political|World

Saving Spirit Airlines possibly puts 'good money after bad', Transportation head Duffy says

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday raised concerns about using government funds to rescue low-cost bankrupt airline Spirit Airlines. 

Saving Spirit Airlines possibly puts 'good money after bad', Transportation head Duffy says
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress

Argentine President Javier Milei said on Tuesday he will send an electoral reform bill to Congress on Wednesday to eliminate mandatory primary elections.

Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian official says Russians in Moldova's Transdniestria under threat

The safety of Russian citizens in Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region is currently under threat and Moscow will take all steps to protect them, Sergei Shoigu, the

Russian official says Russians in Moldova's Transdniestria under threat
Political|World

Trump and other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event

President Donald Trump and many of his conservative Christian supporters are participating in a marathon Bible reading event

Trump and other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council

President Donald Trump is nominating University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan as the next chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers

Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

The Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects

A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down some of the Trump administration’s orders slowing down the development of clean energy

Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt

President Donald Trump is suggesting the federal government could help keep Spirit Airlines afloat while also calling for a buyer to step in

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt
Election|Political|US|World

Senators urge US Postal Service not to implement Trump mail-in voting order

A group of 37 Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday urged the U.S.

Senators urge US Postal Service not to implement Trump mail-in voting order
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on

The head of Peru's electoral authority, Piero Corvetto, resigned on Tuesday as pressure grows over the long-delayed results from the country's April 12 general election.

Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on
Business|Economy|Political|World

Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba on Wednesday afternoon, source says

Ukraine will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday afternoon, an industry source told Reuters, as Kyiv seeks to unlock a 90 billion euro EU loan it

Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba on Wednesday afternoon, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes
Economy|Political|World

Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says

Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday,

Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says
Health|Political|Science|US

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

The Trump administration is requiring all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some Medicaid providers

Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight
MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France will help Lebanese authorities prepare negotiations with Israel even if Paris was not directly part of the

France's Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel
Arts|Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

New York sues prediction markets Coinbase and Gemini Titan, calls their operations gambling

New York's attorney general sued Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan on Tuesday, claiming their prediction markets violate state laws against illegal gambling.

New York sues prediction markets Coinbase and Gemini Titan, calls their operations gambling
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks

U.S. airports could face a new wave of long security lines as early as May after the nation's homeland security chief said on Tuesday that he will

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of

Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Mining investors jittery about politics in Peru as vote count drags on, analysts say

Investors in Peru's copper and gold mines are worried about the country's presidential vote count that has been slowed by allegations of irregularities, yet

Mining investors jittery about politics in Peru as vote count drags on, analysts say
Economy|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

U.S.

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement
Health|Political|Science|World

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says

The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Democrat accused of stealing money from disaster funds resigns from House

Democratic U.S.

Democrat accused of stealing money from disaster funds resigns from House
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel

Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
Asia|Political|Technology|World

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says

The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense

The head of the U.S. command for the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled

US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense
Economy|Health|Political|World

Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition has been shaken by internal squabbling as it grapples with a long-promised package of reforms to the tax,

Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon

Israel’s military removed two soldiers from combat duty and placed them in military detention for 30 days after they destroyed a crucifix in southern Lebanon, it said

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon
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Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh said on Tuesday he had made no promises to President Donald Trump about cutting interest rates, as he

Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker growth

Italy aims to bring its budget deficit below the European Union's 3% of GDP ceiling this year despite a weakening growth outlook due surging energy costs

Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker growth
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US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

U.S.

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
Europe|Political|World

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni

Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against insults directed at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by a pro-Kremlin Russian television host, Rome's foreign

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni
Health|Political|Science|US|World

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

U.S.

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count

A federal appeals court says a Bangladeshi immigrant is rightly serving a life prison sentence for a fizzled 2017 subway bombing attack beneath New York City's Times Square even though it tossed out the top charge against him

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown

Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown

Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown
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US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations
Health|Political|Science|World

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
Education|Health|Political|Sports

Protecting girls or an attack on trans youth? Breaking down a controversial proposal on Colorado's ballot

Protecting girls or an attack on trans youth? Breaking down a controversial proposal on Colorado's ballot

Protecting girls or an attack on trans youth? Breaking down a controversial proposal on Colorado's ballot
MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive

Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive

Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank

Authorities say an Israeli army reservist has shot and killed two Palestinians near a school in a village east of Ramallah

Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for the CIA, sources say

US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for the CIA, sources say

US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for the CIA, sources say
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Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump consumer finance watchdog ends key civil rights-era anti-discrimination protection

The U.S. federal consumer finance watchdog agency on Tuesday formally ended certain civil-rights-era antidiscrimination requirements for the

Trump consumer finance watchdog ends key civil rights-era anti-discrimination protection
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Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration

President Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was considering helping the United Arab Emirates financially and a currency swap with the Middle East nation was

Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

U.S. to ask states to revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid providers

Mehmet Oz, who heads the agency that runs the U.S.

U.S. to ask states to revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid providers
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome

The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled more details of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, by far the largest

Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel

Lawmakers question if JetBlue is using personal data to set ticket prices

Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday asked JetBlue Airways to answer questions about whether it was using customer personal data to set ticket

Lawmakers question if JetBlue is using personal data to set ticket prices
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Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone on Tuesday and agreed to enhance their cooperation on energy, Japan's foreign

Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win

The rights of Slovakia's ethnic Hungarian minority have resurfaced as a thorn in bilateral issues after Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar protested Slovak legislation

Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win
Health|Political|Science|World

US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds

U.S. funding cuts to South Africa have dismantled HIV prevention programmes just as they are needed to support the roll-out of the new prevention drug

US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says he would be disappointed if Warsh didn't cut rates quickly

U.S.

Trump says he would be disappointed if Warsh didn't cut rates quickly
Americas|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula

Brazil’s government could reciprocate after the expulsion of a Brazilian federal police attache from the United States, the South American country’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da

Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village attacked by Israeli settlers, witnesses say

Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday after Israeli settlers

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village attacked by Israeli settlers, witnesses say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU imposes sanctions on two Russian entities it says are linked to disinformation

The European Council has imposed sanctions on two Russian entities that it said on Tuesday were linked to propaganda and disinformation from Moscow.

EU imposes sanctions on two Russian entities it says are linked to disinformation
Europe|Political|World

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US

A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced "constant pressure" from Prime Minister Keir

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican U.S.

Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats
Election|Political|US|World

Voting rights groups sue over US demand for state voter rolls

Voting rights activists accused the Trump administration in a lawsuit on Tuesday of laying the groundwork for voter purges that could illegally remove eligible voters

Voting rights groups sue over US demand for state voter rolls
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni pledges to amend disputed migrant repatriation bonus scheme

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government was prepared to make changes to a contested plan offering financial rewards to

Italy's Meloni pledges to amend disputed migrant repatriation bonus scheme
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action

European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday to suspend a pact governing the EU's ties with Israel but

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action
Africa|Crime|Political|World

At Senegal forum, Niger and Mali say neighbours sponsor terrorism

The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have accused neighbouring countries of sponsoring terrorism, but said they were willing to cooperate

At Senegal forum, Niger and Mali say neighbours sponsor terrorism
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'

Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity's future is at risk of being "tragically compromised" because of

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian PM says he'll lead minority government after leftist Social Democrats walk out

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday he will lead a minority government to ensure that reforms needed to tap European Union funds are met, in comments a

Romanian PM says he'll lead minority government after leftist Social Democrats walk out
Crime|Environment|Political|US

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm

Protesters urge Gov. Evers to intervene in beagle rescue at Dane County farm
Crime|Political|US|World

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general
Arts|Economy|Political|Sports|Travel|World

An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US

An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US

An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs
Health|Political|Science|Travel|World

Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death

Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as

Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU expects first loan tranche to Ukraine end-May/early June - Dombrovskis

Ukraine's funding needs for 2026 are covered, a senior EU official said, with the EU likely to make the first disbursement from its 90 billion euro loan at the end of

EU expects first loan tranche to Ukraine end-May/early June - Dombrovskis
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say

Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say
Africa|Political|World

Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact

China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while meeting with

Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused China of

Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure
Europe|Political|Science|World

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US

NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa was so dizzying in its complexity that it recalls some of the early globe-trotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot

Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday

Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians

Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians

Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

European equities fell on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious, hours before a ceasefire is

European shares dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU court says Hungary's anti-LGBTQ rules breach law

Hungary's outgoing government violated European law with rules prohibiting or restricting access to LGBTQ content, which stigmatise and marginalise gay and trans people,

EU court says Hungary's anti-LGBTQ rules breach law
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll

President Donald Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans questioned his temperament amid the Iran war

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong government seeks to seize $16 million from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

The Hong Kong government is attempting to seize more than HK$127 million ($16.22 million) from jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai after the

Hong Kong government seeks to seize $16 million from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games

China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Science|World

COVID shots, newer vaccines in limbo after US court halts Kennedy’s advisory panel

Americans may face the next respiratory disease season without clear guidance for COVID shots and updated flu vaccines after a federal court ruling

COVID shots, newer vaccines in limbo after US court halts Kennedy’s advisory panel
Business|Economy|Political|World

New US coalition lobby group aims to get domestic shipbuilding bill through Congress

U.S. unions and shipbuilding industry employers on Tuesday launched a coalition to rally Congress to advance legislation they say would help President Donald

New US coalition lobby group aims to get domestic shipbuilding bill through Congress
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

The Human Rights Campaign is launching a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts ahead of the fall's midterm elections

Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights
Environment|Health|Interview|Political|Science|World

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia has taken 1,700 square km of Ukraine this year, top general says

Russian forces have taken 1,700 square km (656 square miles) of territory in Ukraine this year and are advancing on its so-

Russia has taken 1,700 square km of Ukraine this year, top general says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

Myanmar's new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
Business|Europe|Political|World

Former UK official: I was constantly chased to clear Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador

The former top official in Britain's foreign ministry who was sacked over Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador said on Tuesday he had come under a lot of

Former UK official: I was constantly chased to clear Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says

Representatives of U.S.

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
Crime|Political|World

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
Political|Science|Technology|World

South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as "absurd" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed

South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'
Interview|Political|Science|Technology|World

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Pakistan confident Iran will attend US talks, senior Pakistani government source says

Pakistan is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the United States, a senior Pakistani government official told Reuters on Monday.

Pakistan confident Iran will attend US talks, senior Pakistani government source says
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden cheered as she wins Authors Guild honor

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden received the Champion of Writers Award from the Authors Guild

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden cheered as she wins Authors Guild honor
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz
Education|Political|Travel|World

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak

The Trump administration on Monday filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (D.C.

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak
Business|Election|Political|World

New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a vote on his leadership among his own party’s lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted

New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
Political|Technology|World

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been 'marginal' use of Philippine bases accessible to the U.S. military due to land issues.

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bank of Korea's new chief vows cautious, flexible policy amid Iran risks

South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, said on Tuesday the country's monetary policy needed to be cautious and flexible amid heightened

Bank of Korea's new chief vows cautious, flexible policy amid Iran risks
Business|Economy|Political|World

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
Crime|Political|World

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in North Korea for talks on cooperation between the two allies, the ministry's spokeswoman Irina Volk said early on Tuesday.

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks
Business|Economy|Political|US

Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as Labor secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as Labor secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as Labor secretary
Business|Economy|Political|World

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
Election|Political|US

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe

U.S.

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
Crime|Europe|Political|World

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues
Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

President Donald Trump is defending his Iran war strategy, attacking critics and skeptics on Monday as “TRAITORS, ALL” after a second round of talks with Iran were thrown into doubt by the U.S. Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
Business|Election|Political

What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting

Virginia voters are considering a ballot measure Tuesday that would give the Democratic-majority legislature temporary power to redraw the state’s congressional districts

What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick

FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexico expects formal USMCA talks to start week of May 25

Mexico's economy minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Monday that formal negotiations to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, known as the USMCA, are due to begin the

Mexico expects formal USMCA talks to start week of May 25
Political

Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100

Former Hawaii Gov. George R

Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors

A trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Islamic State militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors
Americas|Economy|Political|World

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is giving mixed messages about the path ahead for the U.S. war with Iran

Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
Africa|Political|World

Tigray party to restore pre-war administration, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace

Tigray's main political party said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with Ethiopia's federal government that ended

Tigray party to restore pre-war administration, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace
Crime|Environment|Political|US

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles

Animal welfare activists converged outside of Wisconsin Gov_ Tony Evers’ Capitol office on Monday, chanting “Free the dogs!”

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear deal the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one
Health|Political|US|World

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International

Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International

Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International
Crime|Political|US|World

Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan

Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
Political|US|World

Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says

Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second

Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru reviews disputed election ballots with final result likely stalled until May

Peru's electoral authorities began reviewing thousands of contested ballots on Monday, stalling the count in the April 12 general

Peru reviews disputed election ballots with final result likely stalled until May
Europe|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy says Gaza plan needs quick progress, Hamas talks 'not easy'

The Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza told Reuters on Monday that he was “fairly optimistic” a plan for disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups

Board of Peace envoy says Gaza plan needs quick progress, Hamas talks 'not easy'
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledges he made a mistake appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington

Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar announces ministers after landslide election win

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar is announcing the first round of his incoming cabinet members following his party's landslide victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Hungary's Magyar announces ministers after landslide election win
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico to probe role of US officials killed in Chihuahua car crash, Sheinbaum says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she was not aware U.S. embassy officials were working with the northern state of Chihuahua to combat drug cartels

Mexico to probe role of US officials killed in Chihuahua car crash, Sheinbaum says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

U.S.

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday

Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S.

Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia
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US Justice Department criminally investigating beef companies, WSJ reports 

The U.S.

US Justice Department criminally investigating beef companies, WSJ reports 
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UK's Starmer seeks to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials on Monday over the appointment of a

UK's Starmer seeks to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
Election|Political|World

Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope

Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope

Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope
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Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash.

Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Russian blogger whose angry appeal to Putin went viral hits back after state TV attack

A celebrity blogger whose sharp criticism of the authorities has been watched by tens of millions of Russians has hit back after one of state TV's best-

Russian blogger whose angry appeal to Putin went viral hits back after state TV attack
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar nominates key ministers

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar on Monday nominated Andras Karman as finance minister, Anita Orban as foreign minister and Istvan Kapitany as economy and energy

Hungarian election winner Magyar nominates key ministers
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank

A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank
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UK's Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson's time in office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he had asked the group overseeing security standards across government to examine any security concerns raised during

UK's Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson's time in office
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Mexico eyes early trade deal on steel, aluminum, autos ahead of USMCA

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that Mexico is interested in reaching an agreement, prior to completing the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade

Mexico eyes early trade deal on steel, aluminum, autos ahead of USMCA
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador

UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador

UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador
Entertainment|Health|Political

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'
Education|Political|US|World

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program

The Supreme Court will hear from Catholic preschools that say it’s unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program because they won’t admit kids from LGBTQ+ families

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
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Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation

A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians

Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities
Europe|Political|World

Slovenia PM Golob's party goes into opposition after coalition talks fail

Slovenia's outgoing prime minister, Robert Golob, on Monday said that his liberal Freedom Movement (GS), which narrowly won a parliamentary vote in March, would go into

Slovenia PM Golob's party goes into opposition after coalition talks fail
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China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
Europe|Political|World

Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election

When Rumen Radev stepped down from his role as president of Bulgaria in January to run in Sunday's parliamentary election, he urged

Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election
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Venezuela’s melting 'permafrost' draws debt investors' optimism

Venezuela, a country subject to Western sanctions and saddled with billions in debt, was the biggest cause for optimism at last week's otherwise sombre

Venezuela’s melting 'permafrost' draws debt investors' optimism
MidEast|Political|World

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday

Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory at the border

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday
Election|Europe|Political|World

Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change

Bulgaria's center-left coalition led by ex-president Rumen Radev has won the parliamentary election, according to the central electoral commission

Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change
Asia|Political|World

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects
Crime|Political|World

ICE’s heavy-handed immigration enforcement was tried once before – by Arizona’s notorious sheriff Joe Arpaio in the early 2000s

The Trump administration’s immigration detention policies appear to be, in part, inspired by the heavy-handed tactics of the former Arizona sheriff.

ICE’s heavy-handed immigration enforcement was tried once before – by Arizona’s notorious sheriff Joe Arpaio in the early 2000s
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East

Europe is focusing on the Palestinians after Hungary's election defeat of Israel ally Viktor Orbán

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East
Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Fed chair nominee Warsh has big ideas. Here are some, in his own words

Kevin Warsh, picked by President Donald Trump to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has big plans for the central bank once he takes the helm. Regime change.

Fed chair nominee Warsh has big ideas. Here are some, in his own words
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide
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Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews

Shares of psychedelic drug developers rose on Monday after U.S.

Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews
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BOJ is likely to hold off raising rates in April, sources say

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold off raising interest rates next week, five sources familiar with its thinking said, as fading

BOJ is likely to hold off raising rates in April, sources say
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology
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The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes

The Kremlin, when asked on Monday about a U.S. sanctions waiver on some Russia's oil exports, said that Russia was a responsible and important player on global energy

The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes
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Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say

Pakistan has put a $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan on hold after Saudi Arabia asked for the agreement to be terminated and

Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say
Africa|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo decries exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip

Pope Leo lamented during an event in Angola on Monday that many people in the world were being "exploited by authoritarians and

Pope Leo decries exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Biggest party in Romanian coalition withdraws support for PM, political crisis looms

Romania's ruling Social Democrats voted to withdraw their support for Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Monday and called on him to resign, likely

Biggest party in Romanian coalition withdraws support for PM, political crisis looms
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Czech PM Babis criticises Senate leader's Taiwan trip for damaging China business ties

The Czech government will not make a government plane available for the Senate chief's planned trip to Taiwan and wants a more pragmatic foreign policy that does not

Czech PM Babis criticises Senate leader's Taiwan trip for damaging China business ties
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Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

The Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said, in the first transit of the sensitive waterway

Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
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Green light, red light

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Stop-go, stop-go.

Green light, red light
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India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals

India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals,

India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kremlin encouraged by Bulgarian Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via talks

The Kremlin said on Monday that it was encouraged by Bulgarian politician Rumen Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via pragmatic talks after he won a landslide

Kremlin encouraged by Bulgarian Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via talks
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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Election|Political|US|World

Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans

Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans

Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules to curb divisive content ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s broadcast regulator has barred radio and television presenters from airing personal opinions, intimidating guests or broadcasting divisive

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules to curb divisive content ahead of 2027 elections
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

European shares declined on Monday, following a sharp rebound in the previous session, as investors awaited progress on possible

European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
Asia|Political|World

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust

China on Monday warned against military cooperation that could undermine trust and deepen division in the region, as the United States and the Philippines begin annual

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust
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Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness

Philippine and U.S. forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the U.S., but added that vigilance and

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S
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Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one
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Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to the U.S. were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected

Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Election|Political|US|World

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots

Michigan officials on Sunday pushed back on a U.S.

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
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North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Sunday's ballistic missile test launches as part of efforts to evaluate the performance of warheads carrying

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
Economy|Political|World

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response

The U.S. says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to get around its blockade of Iranian ports

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response
Europe|Political|World

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for closer ties between South America's largest economy and the

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons
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Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf. 

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness

Canada's close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, in a video

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness
Business|Economy|Political|World

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year

U.S.

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control

The Israeli military published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon on Sunday, bringing dozens of mostly abandoned

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

From reforming the UN Security Council to taxing billionaires, thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona over the weekend to

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says

Eight people including a child remain hospitalised in Kyiv after being wounded in a shooting that killed six people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sunday.

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says
Economy|Health|Political

How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats

How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats

How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
Political

Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listening

Doug Fiefia once worked at Google

Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listening
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greece next week to renew a security pact between the two countries against the backdrop of the war in Iran, a Greek

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent'

LUANDA, April 19 - Pope Leo on Sunday decried the intensification of the war in Ukraine, calling "for the weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be followed."

Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job

Senior Cabinet ministers are rallying around U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under threat

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
Business|Economy|Political

How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess

How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess

How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess
Political|World

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports

U.S.

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
Business|Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a "big deal" between the two countries has been prepared.

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready
Political|World

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks

Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Political|World

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers

Former President Barack Obama has met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx

Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers
Arts|Business|Political|Science|Technology|Travel

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
Africa|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
Economy|Education|Political|US

Mamdani and Obama meet face-to-face in New York City

Mamdani and Obama meet face-to-face in New York City

Mamdani and Obama meet face-to-face in New York City
Arts|Business|Finance|Political|World

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed until the end of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect

Six people were killed when a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby in a Kyiv district on Saturday before barricading himself in a supermarket with

Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba

The governments of Brazil, Spain and Mexico on Saturday vowed to step up coordinated aid to Cuba to alleviate what they described as a humanitarian crisis caused by the

Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy signalled his support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over the ongoing row about the decision to appoint Peter

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row
Europe|Political|World

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan
MidEast|Political|World

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon in an attack that UNIFIL peacekeepers and French officials said on Saturday was

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

President Donald Trump has signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
Africa|Arts|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S.

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him
Entertainment|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises
Political|World

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
Arts|Business|Political|World

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

British counterterrorism police are investigating an attempted arson attack in London

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon

A French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that evidence suggests

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spain's Pedro Sanchez met in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders,

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'

Discussions are under way on how to manage or mitigate a possible U.S. withdrawal from the "European security architecture", Turkish Foreign

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama

Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest

A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama
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Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says
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Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday,

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
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Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

Some of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
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In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't

By Nolan D.

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't
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Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
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UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz had yet to return to normal operations despite a ceasefire in the Iran war

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz
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Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port

Ukrainian drones struck a handful of Russia's oil facilities overnight, including two oil refineries in the Samara region, an oil depot in Crimea and a Baltic Sea port that

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
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Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could lead to a "rebellion" against Washington's influence, Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned in an interview

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy
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Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
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Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 19 - Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their Virginia home and then killed himself, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said. Their two teenage children were in the house at the time, and one called 911.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself, police say
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US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
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The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands

The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy
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Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the ​impact of the Iran

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

The U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

Iran says it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade
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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with Charlie Kirk’s killing, make case to boot cameras from courtroom

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with Charlie Kirk’s killing, make case to boot cameras from courtroom

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with Charlie Kirk’s killing, make case to boot cameras from courtroom
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Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade

Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, raising

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
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UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers

The United Nations children's agency UNICEF said on Friday it was "outraged" after two truck drivers it contracted to deliver clean water to families in the Gaza Strip were killed

UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers
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Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
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Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks

Authorities have charged Olaolukitan Adon Abel with killing two people and injuring another in the Atlanta area

Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks
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Trump, IRS in talks to settle US president's $10 billion lawsuit

Lawyers for Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle the U.S. president's $10 billion lawsuit against the tax collection agency for

Trump, IRS in talks to settle US president's $10 billion lawsuit
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White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos

White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
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US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany

The U.S.

US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany
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Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case

Defense witnesses in the prosecution of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk say conjecture about the case is making it impossible to have a fair trial

Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
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White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
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Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension

Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension

Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
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Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?

Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?

Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
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Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record

Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
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Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine believed Russia was making preparations that showed that it would once again try to involve its ally Belarus in the four-

Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war
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Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for joint efforts for an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and said Kyiv's wartime

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz  mission
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Calls grow to remove Peru election chief as vote count drags on

Calls to remove the head of Peru's electoral authority intensified on Friday as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count, with

Calls grow to remove Peru election chief as vote count drags on
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85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute
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UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign
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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

The Trump administration says it’s in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information

Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
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Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting

The top election official in Arizona’s most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county board that shares responsibility for overseeing voting

Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting
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Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
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New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
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Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor

Patients and colleagues in the Virginia dental community are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor
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In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family
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US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters

President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States

US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters
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Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says

All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
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Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say

A career U.S. prosecutor who had been helping to lead a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan was removed

Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say
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Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed to by his country should be transformed into "permanent agreements," without saying whether he was

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements
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Stocks romp to records, oil plunges on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices cratered, Wall Street indexes scaled record highs and U.S.

Stocks romp to records, oil plunges on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
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Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says

Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that

Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says
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Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
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Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms

A West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends

Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
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The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

The Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
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Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say

The Republic of Congo has told investors it formally requested a fresh financing programme from the International Monetary Fund,

Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say
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Mine threat in parts of Hormuz not fully understood, US navy advisory says

The threat posed by mines in parts of the Strait of Hormuz is not fully understood and avoidance of the area by ships should be considered, a U.S. navy advisory said on

Mine threat in parts of Hormuz not fully understood, US navy advisory says
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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the naval blockade on Iran will "remain in full force" until a deal with Tehran is struck.

Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
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India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women

An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through

India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
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Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging young people in Cameroon to resist the temptation to migrate and to stay at home and fight corruption

Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon
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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

Congress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
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New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the flow of drugs into the U.S. by sea has been nearly eradicated under his administration

FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that
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Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says

The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB

Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
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Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.

Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open
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France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended editorial diversity after more than 100 authors quit the venerable French publishing house Grasset this week in protest at the

France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher
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Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning to devastated towns and neighbourhoods on

Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds
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Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech

Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said on Friday a court in Tunisia had sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed

Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech
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Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz
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Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security