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

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

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
Education|Health|Political

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
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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
Americas|Political|World

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
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|US|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Crime|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Political|World

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
Crime|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

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
Crime|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

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
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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
Europe|Political|World

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
Asia|Crime|Political|World

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US

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
Crime|Political|US

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
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

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
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

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
Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

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
Economy|Political|Science|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Crime|Political|World

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
Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Africa|Economy|Education|Political|World

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
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

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
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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
Crime|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Political|World

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
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Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'

President Donald Trump said the United States has barred Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, striking an unusually harsh

Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'
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UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a dozen countries were ready to contribute assets to a defensive mission aimed at restoring the freedom of

UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
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Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was offered a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his government during her visit to Spain but she declined

Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him
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Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data

A federal judge on Friday rejected the U.S.

Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data
Opinion|Political

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats’ attempts to exercise legislators’ power over military engagements. That’s nothing new.

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend
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Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
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Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
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US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes

U.S. equity funds attracted strong demand in the week through April 15 as expectations of an early resolution to the Iran conflict and resilient corporate results boosted risk

US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes
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What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, a deal meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran

What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?
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Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral

The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's

Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
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Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war

The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone

Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war
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Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds
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Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Friday that he will travel to Caracas on April 24, amid attempts to meet with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez.

Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week
Europe|Political|World

Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he hoped to take the oath of office as prime minister on May 9 or 10 depending on a presidential decision on the

Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10
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Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
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US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say

The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid

US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
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First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say

The first migrants deported from the United States under a recent bilateral agreement arrived in Democratic Republic of Congo early on Friday, according

First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say
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A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home

A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah

A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home
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Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
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Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday following an outcry over coal imports for

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns
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Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says

More than a dozen countries said on Friday they were willing to join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when

Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says
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Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he had reports that sensitive documents from the time of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed
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At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels

Orestes Chamizo points at a scrubby patch of sand on Cuba's Bay of Pigs, showing the spot where a brigade of U.S.-trained Cuban exiles landed

At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels
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A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes

When Keith Czika learned the brass-instrument factory where he had worked for nearly 18 years was closing and his job was headed to China, the 62-

A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people
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Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
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Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started a two-day visit to Spain on Friday when he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez met a day before they will gather with other leaders who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona
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Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force

The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force
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EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

By Lili Bayer and Feras Dalatey BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows
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Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port
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China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

China's regular military activities around Taiwan are "entirely justified and reasonable" and any tensions are the fault of the government in Taipei, the Chinese defence

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'
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US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension

Congress passed a short extension to a high-profile surveillance law on Friday after failing to secure the long-term reauthorization pushed by

US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension
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How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
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NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its defence minister told Reuters, while warning that

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says
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China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail

China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit

China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
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Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says

Romania's broad ruling coalition of four pro-European Union parties has no choice but to continue to govern, President Nicusor Dan said, even if its biggest party will

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says
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Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
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South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was unaware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing after a media report said Washington

South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
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Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault

Prosecutors in Minnesota's Hennepin County have charged a U.S.

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault
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China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor

Democrats running for governor in Georgia are scrambling for attention and cash

Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor
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Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

President Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents

Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
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Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
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Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
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Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill

By Nolan D.

Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill
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Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday buoyed by what she called positive talks with top U.S. officials,

Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency
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Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

The acting head of the U.S.

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May
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Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

U.S.

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices
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New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
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Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
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Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
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Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year

President Donald Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's permanent administrator

Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
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A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority
Economy|Health|Political|Science

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
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US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
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Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row
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Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now

A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's

Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now
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Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Health|Political|World

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'

Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality,

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'
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Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament

Mongolia's parliament on Monday confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the nation's third prime minister in nine months, following his predecessor's resignation last week over

Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament
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Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth

The United States has done the lion's share of the work in making Iran less of a threat and other countries now need to step up to reopen the critical

Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit

Top U.S.

US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit
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At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
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Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to the Strait of Hormuz and "just

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president
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Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in January as gains in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction more than offset a contraction in manufacturing, Statistics Canada

Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February
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Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China's

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say

Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on

Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that U.S. plans to unfurl regime change in Iran and Venezuela were aimed at gaining more control over oil and gas

Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in

A foreign national has turned himself in to Czech police, admitting that he threw petrol bombs at the building of a Russian culture centre in Prague last week, police said

Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in
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March is the cruellest month

By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war

March is the cruellest month
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Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15

French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports

Russia will respond if other countries allow Ukraine to use their airspace to launch drone attacks on Russian Baltic ports, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the

EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"
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Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says
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Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
Europe|Political|World

Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement

Talks aimed at edging toward a solution to the decades-old dispute between Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region broke down without

Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement
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G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global economy of an enduring Middle East war and "reaffirmed the

G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy
Election|Political|US|World

Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

Two more Democrats, former California attorney general and cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, cleared the polling threshold and will

Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits
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Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S.

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he will ask US to relay Easter energy truce offer to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would ask U.S. mediators to pass Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire for

Zelenskiy says he will ask US to relay Easter energy truce offer to Russia
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Trump administration prepares final lending rule to narrow civil rights protections

The U.S. federal watchdog agency for consumer finance expects to finalize new regulations proposed in November that would narrow key civil-rights-

Trump administration prepares final lending rule to narrow civil rights protections
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Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says
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California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the

California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
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Prince Harry and Elton John's lawsuit against the Daily Mail

The trial at London's High Court to consider allegations from Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile figures against the Daily Mail's

Prince Harry and Elton John's lawsuit against the Daily Mail
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Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say
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EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers voiced their support for Ukraine's demand for

EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law

The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday urged Israel to repeal a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks,

UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law
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Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital

China is stepping up a years-long anti-corruption drive against securities regulatory officials as Beijing works to improve the image of its

Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will again be his running mate in an October election,

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election
Education|Health|Political|World

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says

Lebanon is preparing for the possibility that hundreds of thousands displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders will not return home

Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made about the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland after economists and politicians warned that a

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?

The widening Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East and threats to target oil facilities, electricity

When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio

Hungary's foreign minister and his Russian counterpart discussed EU sanctions in an audio clip released by an investigative news outlet on Tuesday, days

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a "step towards apartheid" Monday's approval by the Israeli parliament of a

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'
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US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push

President Donald Trump's administration is revoking the U.S. citizenship of a California couple who emigrated from China and pleaded guilty to

US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Colombia central bank raises rates to 11.25%, government withdraws from board

Colombia's central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Tuesday for a second consecutive policy meeting, to 11.25%, while the

Colombia central bank raises rates to 11.25%, government withdraws from board
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war

Brent futures for June delivery settled down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that Iran's president said the country was

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war
Business|Political|Technology|World

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'
Business|Economy|Political|World

US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region

U.S.

US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war

Pope Leo urged U.S.

Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war
Asia|Crime|Political|World

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers

A roadside explosion appears to have struck the convoy of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, citing initial

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says
Arts|Economy|Food|Political|Sports|World

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina
Crime|Europe|Political|World

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital
Europe|Political|World

UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war

Discussions are under way for a U.N. investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the U.N.

UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say

The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Business|Political|World

US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms

The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump

Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day arrest in Orlando

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
Food|Health|Political|Science|World

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
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Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Americas|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre

Armed men mounted further attacks in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region on Tuesday, days after a gang's weekend assault in the

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre
Crime|Political|World

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US

Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday,

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Hegseth says 'no punishment' for Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's house

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that Army pilots would not be punished after flying attack helicopters near singer Kid Rock's house over the weekend

Hegseth says 'no punishment'  for Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's house
Election|Political|US|World

Judicial panel in Wisconsin dismisses lawsuit challenging state's congressional map

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from Democratic voters that had challenged the state's congressional map.

Judicial panel in Wisconsin dismisses lawsuit challenging state's congressional map
Business|Education|Political|World

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

A federal judge on Tuesday declined to approve a Trump administration-crafted settlement that would have allowed churches and other houses of worship to endorse

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks
Business|Economy|Political|World

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians in

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of an April ‌12 parliamentary election, two ​opinion polls

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
Political|World

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths

Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a

Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths
Economy|Political|World

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

U.S.

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production

Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a

Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

U.S.

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup

U.S.

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup
Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case

U.S.

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case
Business|Political|Travel|World

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move

Russia said on Wednesday it would kick out a Dutch journalist in response to what it called the expulsion of a correspondent of Russian state news agency RIA from the

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have taken the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the Donbas area "yesterday"

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'
Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would act in the country's interest, whatever the "noise", when asked about U.S.

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, building onto their biggest one-day jump in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comment

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment
Political

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election

Hungary's far-right Our Homeland party could become kingmaker after an April 12 election, as two opinion polls on Wednesday showed

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election
Europe|Political|World

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday that his Moderate party would aim to form a majority government with the

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote
Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on April 28 during his visit to Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement on Wednesday.

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28
Health|Political|Science

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
Arts|Political|US|World

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out

Court records show that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing a court-ordered deadline to move out of his family’s home before police say he killed his wife and then himself

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West

President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas

Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again
Crime|Economy|Political|US

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments
Crime|Interview|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
Americas|Political|US|World

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere

The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals.

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon

Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S.

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt

The Kremlin took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging sharp criticism of the authorities from a celebrity blogger on Thursday,

Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt
Crime|Political|World

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Political|US|World

Latest bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers fails in US House

The U.S.

Latest bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers fails in US House
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
Europe|Political|World

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S.

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan

The government of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first deportation flight on Thursday, authorities said, fulfilling a campaign pledge to tighten

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan
Political|World

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

U.S.

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached
Americas|Political|US|World

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

The U.S.

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House

President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

U.S.

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Bulgaria's caretaker PM says elections will be cleanest in years

Bulgaria's caretaker prime minister said elections this month will be among the country's cleanest in years after his government launched efforts to tackle widespread

Bulgaria's caretaker PM says elections will be cleanest in years
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

President Donald Trump has railed against a federal judge’s decision that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions

France hit back on Wednesday at threats by President Donald Trump to pull the U.S. out of NATO, saying the military alliance was designed to ensure security in

France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce

President Donald Trump's administration has developed a fresh plan to slash the workforce at the U.S.

Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal
Arts|Business|Political|Technology|US|Videos

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami

The developers working on President Donald Trump's library sketched out a vision for a towering Miami building with room to display multiple planes and replicas of

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity
Political|US|World

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says

U.S.

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says
Crime|Health|Political|Sports|US

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

U.S.

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
Business|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US

Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States.

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

The European Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday asked Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers to allow an investigation into their role in a farm aid fraud scandal which has

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first

Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters

The United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday,

US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters
Crime|Political|US|World

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

Minnesota prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a Minneapolis highway

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MidEast|Political|World

Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a letter addressed to the American people that his country harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans, Press TV reported on Wednesday.

Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion

China will at one point have to engage more directly on how to restore oil traffic flows in the Strait of Hormuz because the number of vessels it has going through is

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion
Political|US|World

In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments

President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the U.S.

In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions

The Bank of Canada's governing council has agreed it will have to rely on its own judgment more than usual on rate decisions, given

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: April fool of hope

Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S.

Trading Day: April fool of hope
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the U.S.

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide

Local officials in upstate New York on Wednesday ruled the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar as a homicide, after he had gone missing for several days

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez's administration is getting ready to take over the boards of state oil firm

Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN

Bahrain's effort to secure a U.N. resolution to authorise "all necessary means" to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
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US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says

The Republican-controlled U.S.

US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?

President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to pull the United States out of NATO due to its European members' refusal to send ships to unblock

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?
Crime|Political|US|World

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says

A Massachusetts man accused of making threats on Facebook to kill U.S.

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise

The dollar fell against major currencies including the Swiss franc and euro for the second straight session on Wednesday amid growing signs of a possible

Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say

Colombia faces mounting uncertainty after the government's decision to withdraw from the central bank's board cast doubt on future decisions following a

Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports
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South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with France must go beyond partnership and become a pursuit of strategic collaboration that includes artificial intelligence

South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy
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Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program

NASA's Artemis program is the U.S. effort to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era and eventually establish a sustained human presence there, a goal

Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program
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Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Political|World

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
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Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training

A delay in approving Taiwan's budget this year threatens T$78 billion ($2.44 billion) in weapons procurement, maintenance and training, a senior defence ministry official

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role

Former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been appointed U.N. resident coordinator in Kenya, the U.N. said on Wednesday, adding he would take up his post that

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
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Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war

U.S.

Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war
Economy|Health|Political|World

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington will strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and hit the country into the "Stone Ages."

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting

The Democratic Party on Wednesday filed a lawsuit asking a U.S. judge to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting nationwide,

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting
Political

US Congress to pass bills to fully fund Homeland Security, Republican leaders say

Republican leaders in the U.S.

US Congress to pass bills to fully fund Homeland Security, Republican leaders say
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Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee

The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping the U.S. government's 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee
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Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
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Bahamas heads for early election on May 12

Voters will head to the polls in the Bahamas for an early election on May 12, the prime minister said on Wednesday, as the Caribbean nation battles affordability

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12
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Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'

A year on from U.S.

Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says

Myanmar's parliament will hold a bicameral vote to elect a president on Friday, house speaker Aung Lin Dwe said on Thursday, with the country's former military chief and junta

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says
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Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

U.S.

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
Crime|Political|US|World

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion

The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion
Business|Economy|Political|World

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
Political|Science|Technology|World

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones,

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
Australia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
Business|Political|Technology|World

Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says

Sweden will buy air defence and anti-drone systems worth 8.7 billion Swedish crowns ($916 million) from among others Saab and BAE Systems, the

Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says
MidEast|Political|World

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict
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Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering

Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia
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Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports

Iran's operational headquarters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-

Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports
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On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S.

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure

Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law
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Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures
Africa|Political|World

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks
Political|US|World

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’
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Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward

Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward

Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward
Europe|Political|US|World

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
Economy|Political|World

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

By Nolan D.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election

The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn U.S.

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election
Africa|Political|World

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks
Economy|Finance|Political|World

US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks

The United States will likely approve pending weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks, a bipartisan group of senators assured Taiwanese lawmakers in

US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks
Crime|Economy|Political|World

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces

The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces
Crime|Education|Political|World

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth
Americas|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed
MidEast|Political|US|World

House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

The House has rejected a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action

House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

India's Modi pushes for more women in bigger parliament in democratic overhaul

(Corrects byline, fixes dateline format. No changes to text.) By Sakshi Dayal and Rajesh Kr.

India's Modi pushes for more women in bigger parliament in democratic overhaul
Europe|Political|World

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed

The International Monetary Fund has held positive discussions with Senegal this week on a potential new loan program, but more time and analysis are needed to come up

IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed
Business|Economy|Political|World

Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil

Brazil's new tax on dividends has raised only a fraction of the revenue expected this year, according to unpublished tax data reviewed by Reuters,

Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil
Business|Economy|Political|World

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is just an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire and U.S. forces are ready to strike

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered
Europe|Political|World

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat in the elections on Sunday has prompted calls from some of his loyalists for the conservative leader to

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress
Business|Economy|Political|US

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says

U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says
Africa|Political|World

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Leftist Sanchez vies with far-right former mayor for spot in Peru's runoff vote

Leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez and far-right former Lima Mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga were neck-to-neck on Thursday in the race to face conservative Keiko

Leftist Sanchez vies with far-right former mayor for spot in Peru's runoff vote
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, shoots himself, police say

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife before killing himself in their northern Virginia home shortly after midnight, local law enforcement

Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, shoots himself, police say
Political|World

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT).

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire
Political|World

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have reached 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m.

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have reached 10-day ceasefire
Crime|Political|US

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say

U.S.

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since ‌the

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

Sandor Toth has been running his pub in a small village in the hilly northeast of Hungary for 43 years, witnessing the

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic will begin talks on Friday as part of what he has billed as a way to lift the country out of a political crisis but which critics have

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue
MidEast|Political|World

A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over

A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows

Government and allied forces in Burkina Faso have killed more than twice as many civilians as Islamist militants have since 2023, according to a tally of

Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows
Arts|Crime|Political|World

Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act

German sculptor Jacques Tilly, the creator of a carnival float showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill engaging in a sex act

Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trump's fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

U.S.

Trump's fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees

U.S.

Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

FTSE 100 closes higher after Britain's move to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz

London's FTSE 100 stock index closed higher on Thursday after Britain said it would host talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

FTSE 100 closes higher after Britain's move to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
Business|Economy|Political|World

Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade

About 40 countries on Thursday discussed joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stop Iran holding "the global

Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products

U.S.

Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions

Cuban activists paraded on Thursday on bikes and electric tricycles along Havana's waterfront Malecon boulevard, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Diaz

Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election

U.S.

Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election
Health|Political|World

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns

Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense wish list

U.S.

Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense wish list
Business|Economy|Political|World

Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps

Federal funding for the U.S.

Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
Crime|Political|US

Process for impeachment investigations against Walz, Ellison fails to advance in Minnesota House

Process for impeachment investigations against Walz, Ellison fails to advance in Minnesota House

Process for impeachment investigations against Walz, Ellison fails to advance in Minnesota House
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says

Detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China that followed a Panamanian court ruling raise serious concerns about efforts to

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. unless

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

U.S.

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after U.S.

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S.

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about a 1970s attack on an Israeli

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's powerful Security Council, said on Friday that Moscow should drop its "tolerant attitude" towards Ukraine's possible EU

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

U.S.

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants

U.S.

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says frontline situation best for Ukraine in the last 10 months

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best since the middle of last year, adding that Kyiv's troops had foiled a

Zelenskiy says frontline situation best for Ukraine in the last 10 months
MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says

Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Crime|Education|Political|World

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine

Leading Russian state oil and gas companies Rosneft and Gazprom supported wartime camps where more than 2,000 Ukrainian children were taken,

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Forget democracy, Burkina Faso military leader Traore says

Burkina Faso's military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that "people need to forget about democracy" and that "

Forget democracy, Burkina Faso military leader Traore says
Asia|Political|World

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance
Political|World

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

U.S.

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
Political|World

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control - with senior

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime
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Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
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Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday called on Wall Street's top regulator and a Defense Department watchdog to prevent and investigate possible insider trading by

Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison

The White House on Friday sought $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty, following up on President Donald Trump's call last year to

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement

The U.S. Department of the Interior will offer employees new opportunities to leave the agency as part of a plan to improve efficiency, it said in a statement on Thursday.

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement
Environment|Health|Political|Science

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
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Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US

Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building vehicles in the United States and to

Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US
Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo is in talks with the Trump administration about receiving deportees from other

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two

A large-scale daytime Russian strike killed at least two people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, in what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Highs and lows from the US jobs report

U.S. employment growth snapped back in March after a hefty decline in February, and the jobless rate declined unexpectedly to 4.3%, but economists found the headline

Highs and lows from the US jobs report
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Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against

Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act
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Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

Australians were urged to maintain their travel plans for Easter weekend although hundreds of petrol stations, mostly in rural areas, were without power on Saturday, as the Iran

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports|US

Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules

U.S.

Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules
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Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot

Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a

Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

U.S.

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees
Economy|Political|World

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force

The U.N.

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force
Economy|Political|World

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say
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Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations

President Donald Trump on Friday proposed to begin privatizing airport security operations handled by the Transportation Security Administration, in an effort to save

Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations
Crime|Political|World

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant "infrastructure" in Lebanon's capital, as the

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities
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In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced greater security co-operation with Turkey after meeting his counterpart Tayyip

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances
Africa|Political|World

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children

Pope Leo led a candle-lit service with thousands of Catholics inside Rome's famed Colosseum on Friday evening that featured prayers for war orphans and

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children
Political

Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

U.S.

Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US

Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US
MidEast|Political|World

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with U.S.

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an airman behind enemy lines after

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
Political|World

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo led the world's Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St.

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member

U.S.

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
Political|World

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday,

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
Political|World

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of ​​Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images
Economy|Political|World

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked

U.S.

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an emergency defence council meeting on Sunday after powerful explosives were

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
Election|Finance|Political|World

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru's presidential election, according to three polls released on Sunday.

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Health|Political|World

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
Africa|Political|Travel|World

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes

Investors bought global equity funds worth a net $15.02 billion in the March 26-April 1 period, logging a second straight week of inflows, on hopes that the U.S.-Israeli war with

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
MidEast|Political|World

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Political|US|World

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials cast the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday, framing the operation in religious terms that

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia

JAKARTA, April 6 - A criminal case against Myanmar's newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on Monday by a group of civil society organisations, accusing the leader of acts of

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia
Economy|Political|World

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says

Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Election|Political|US|World

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former British government aide and Fox News host Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor's race.

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
Europe|Political|World

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected
Crime|Europe|Political

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors on Monday to decide swiftly whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal
Political|US|World

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed several senior political and military figures, hitting the Islamic Republic's core leadership as the regional war disrupts

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?
Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'

The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'
Election|Europe|Political|World

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

Spain's ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls
Asia|Political|World

North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones

North Korea said on Monday it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions in a rare

North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says

MOSCOW, April 6 - A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed to shore, while the death toll from the attack

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says

Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war

U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs increased by the most in more than 13 years, an early

US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday,

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor
Crime|Political|World

Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah

An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on Sunday killed a local official from a Christian political party,

Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances

Most Latin American currencies advanced on Monday, while stocks were mixed after reports of progress on a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran helped revive risk

Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances
Business|Finance|Political|Sports|World

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state

A Nevada judge on Friday extended a ban on prediction market operator Kalshi from offering

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike

Four people were killed in the Israeli port city of Haifa after what Israeli media said was an Iranian missile strike that hit a residential building late on Sunday.

Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike
Business|Political|Sports|US|World

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership

The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee answered a question about Casey Wasserman’s future as the head of the LA Olympics organizing committee by saying the committee has shared its concerns with LA’s board

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership
Political|World

Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared

U.S.

Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he stood by a proposal made to Russia for a ceasefire contingent on Moscow halting all attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets

Venezuela's government and its political opposition are seeking to coordinate their legal defense of the oil-rich country's United States assets, after

Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets
Business|Economy|Political|World

US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources

Talks between the United States and Iran were at risk of being derailed following Tehran's attacks on Saudi Arabian industrial

US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources
Political

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

The timeline is tightening as states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections
Political|US|World

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S.

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 

The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT

Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's ​largest, does not intend to shed U.S. assets despite concerns over the Middle East war and mounting U.S. debt, Finance

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target

Brazil's government will count 39.4% of court-ordered debt payments due in 2027 within its fiscal target, budget guidelines submitted to Congress on Wednesday showed,

Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target
Economy|Political|World

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The U.S.

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul proposed on Wednesday a new tax on second homes worth

Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

Senior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford Motor, the

Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports
Business|Education|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments

U.S.

US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut
Business|Economy|Political|World

US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting

US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
Crime|Political|US|World

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches

European bond yields have jumped during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, pushing up government borrowing costs and adding to the pressure on the

How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up

Over 90 journalists from Hungarian state news agency MTI have demanded the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage following election winner

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground

Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race, reigniting

Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to India, the first by a South Korean leader in eight years, before heading to Vietnam, a presidential adviser

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

There are many reliable ways to meddle in a Bulgarian election.

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote
Political|World

Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war

Turkey said on Thursday it would continue supporting peace talks between the United States and Iran and called on the sides to be "constructive" in negotiations to end the

Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

A former U.S.

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell's term

The prospect of a smooth-and-on-time transition to U.S.

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell's term
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress

Washington's top derivatives regulator on Thursday sought to reassure lawmakers the U.S. will punish fraud as concern mounts on Capitol Hill that

US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S.

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect
Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket
Political|US|World

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

U.S.

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue
Health|Political|Science

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel
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UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N.

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

U.S.

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Political|World

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
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China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

U.S.

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students
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Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
Asia|Political|World

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday on what she says is a mission of peace, happening at a time Beijing has ramped up its military and political

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks

Taiwan's opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a "peace" mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks
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France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a decree read out in the parliament on Tuesday

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Final countdown?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets are once again held in suspense as traders count

Final countdown?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter said, amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Political|US|World

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S.

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses
Political|US|World

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

U.S.

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 

By Michael S.

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 
Asia|Political|World

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul

Afghanistan and Pakistan made "useful" progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

U.S.

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference
Crime|Political|World

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state

At least four people were killed, two of them by police fire, in India's northeastern state of Manipur on Tuesday, officials said, after months of relative calm.

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline

The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline
Political|World

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Orna Weinberg was forced to leave her home in northern Israel after it was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023, and spent the next

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

U.S.

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran

Pakistan, a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, on Wednesday requested that U.S.

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S.

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges

A lobbyist who helped a nursing home owner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald Trump is in talks with prosecutors over a potential plea agreement

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

U.S.

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia

President Donald Trump's eldest son visited Bosnia's Serb Republic on Tuesday, a trip widely seen as a gesture of support for its ousted pro-

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK said on Tuesday it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery, a move swiftly

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran
Political|World

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

President Donald Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports

Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement the U.S. has with Iran "because of Hezbollah" but will "get taken care of," U.S.

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is significantly increasing its military spending

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California
Business|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Political|US|World

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The leader of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department
Africa|Political|World

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo

With his previous insults towards African countries and his gutting of foreign assistance, U.S.

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo
Crime|Political|World

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
Political|World

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on

Paramedic groups say the Israeli military has killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
Crime|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands

By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT April 15 - Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years.

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says

Iran could let ships sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack under proposals it has offered in

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks

A group of officials from developing economies launched on Wednesday the Borrowers' Platform, an effort backed by the United Nations to give

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks
Business|Political|World

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, appeared to torpedo the candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader
Political|World

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia's

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the U.S. central bank's Board

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation
Business|Environment|Political|World

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

U.S.

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S.

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears

U.S. stock indexes returned to new highs on Wednesday, putting fears of economic disruption driven by the war with Iran in the rearview mirror.

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears
Political|World

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has stepped up her criticism of the conservative-majority U.S.

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'
Europe|Political|World

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace

The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace
Political|US|World

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says

U.S.

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says
MidEast|Political|World

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort

A personal envoy of U.N.

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers

Brazil's government is preparing a new credit renegotiation program backed by federal guarantees to curb rising household debt, two sources with direct

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting U.S.

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Political|US|World

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

U.S.

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
Political|Technology|World

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it carried out a court-authorized disruption of a DNS hijacking network controlled by a Russian military intelligence unit.

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's

Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near
Crime|Political|World

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three

Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three
Australia|Political|World

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
Economy|Political|World

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday evening that his government would submit an economic emergency decree and a new tax reform bill to Congress to balance the

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran

U.S.

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
Crime|Political|US|World

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects

Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff election in Georgia to replace

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

U.S.

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

U.S.

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans
MidEast|Political|World

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israel supports U.S.

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
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Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
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Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election

Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to make the leap from behind-the-scenes technocrat to head of state on

Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election
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Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make his fourth trip to China in as many years this month, as had been widely expected, as Madrid seeks to build on its

Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years
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EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
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China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
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South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
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Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
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Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports

Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
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Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
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Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow

Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
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France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion

France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion) to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands

France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
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China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week, his ministry said on Wednesday, signalling efforts by the East Asian neighbours to revitalise ties that

China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties
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Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders?

Peruvians will go to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president and members of Congress, following years of political upheaval, impeachments and corruption scandals that

Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders?
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Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

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Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports
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Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran

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Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran
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Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban

Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
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Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows

Hungary's opposition party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key laws needed to

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows
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Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
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Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
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Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's attempt to criminalise Memorial" and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the

Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial
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Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat
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Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says

Turkey’s intelligence agency played a key role in diplomatic efforts leading to a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Turkish media reported on Wednesday

Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
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Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks
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Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting

Iranian authorities see the truce with the United States and Israel as a strategic victory, but they emerge battered and isolated with an

Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting
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Wall Street opens higher after US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, sending crude prices lower on expectations that energy supplies

Wall Street opens higher after US-Iran ceasefire
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Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says

Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with greater caution than in the past due to a deep lack of trust, and the war will affect the future

Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says
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Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S.

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says
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Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family

Almost every day for the last month, Hussein Saleh has made a somber pilgrimage to the plot of land in south Lebanon where his home once stood,

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family
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Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
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'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
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Iran speaker Qalibaf a key negotiator as talks approach to cement truce

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament who has taken a more central role as Israeli and U.S. strikes pick off the Islamic Republic's

Iran speaker Qalibaf a key negotiator as talks approach to cement truce
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Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, April 8 (Retuers) - Wealthy nations slashed their development aid in 2025, probably by record-breaking amounts, a debt group said, ahead of data set to be released on

Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says
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US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe

U.S. carmakers say rules under consideration by Brussels could keep full-size pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, the Chevy Silverado and the

US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe
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Trump says US-Iran talks will be behind closed doors

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Trump says US-Iran talks will be behind closed doors
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Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day

Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked

Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day
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Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban

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Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
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Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as neighbours repair ties

Bangladesh on Wednesday sought to increase fuel purchases from India, as foreign minister Khalilur Rahman made the new government's first ministerial visit to New

Bangladesh seeks more fuel from India as neighbours repair ties
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Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

Former U.S.

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including Al Jazeera journalist, medics say

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed four people on Wednesday, including an Al Jazeera journalist, local health authorities said and the Qatari television network

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including Al Jazeera journalist, medics say