One of two Georgia wildfires doubles in size, officials say
Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel
Buckingham Palace says King Charles' trip to the US to go ahead
Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps
Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
Family returns home 19 months after Helene
Direction of the Boston Red Sox feels 'up in the air' after Cora's firing, Trevor Story says
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama available to play vs. Trail Blazers after clearing concussion protocol
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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies
April 25, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases
April 25, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions
Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions
April 24, 2026
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Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell
Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell
April 24, 2026
Political|Travel|World
Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Political
Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law
Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law
April 25, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown
Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,
April 24, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says
Prominent Tunisian reporter Zied Heni was detained on Friday after writing an article criticising the judiciary, according to his lawyer, a move the journalists' union said
April 24, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|World
Peruvian police raid property of former electoral chief amid election irregularities
Police raided the home of Peru's former chief electoral official on Friday as part of a new probe into alleged electoral irregularities,
April 24, 2026
Health|Political|World
Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales
A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival
A former police officer was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after authorities found information suggesting he planned a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is wanted in Orleans Parish on a charge of making terroristic threats. This story is breaking.
April 24, 2026
Health|Political|Science|Technology
Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
April 24, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology
How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White
April 24, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible
April 24, 2026
Health|Political|World
Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment
April 24, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,
April 24, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war,
April 24, 2026
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after
April 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation
April 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border
A court in Pristina on Friday convicted three men on terrorism charges over a 2023 attack in northern Kosovo when Serb gunmen stormed a village and battled police in a
April 24, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
By Feras Dalatey April 24 - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Friday it had arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, one of the worst acts of violence attributed to the former
April 24, 2026
Business|Health|Political|Science|World
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.
April 24, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war
April 24, 2026
Business|Political|World
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that a U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination
State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,
April 24, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World
Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its
April 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court
Poland will file a complaint to the European Union's top court about the bloc's free trade agreement with South America, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election
Talks on forming a new Danish government are in stalemate one month on from the country's parliamentary election, slowing
April 24, 2026
Europe|Political|World
What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands
April 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
Venezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners
April 24, 2026
Health|Political|World
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
April 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead
April 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries
Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,
April 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked
April 24, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World
Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media
April 24, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol
April 24, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports
Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
April 24, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work,
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown
For nearly a week, Pakistan's capital has been waiting for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to take place there, and although there is no sign the
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political
Conservative super PAC threatens to unseat Republicans over immigration bill
House Republicans are facing a fresh challenge in the 2026 midterms: the Homeland Political Action Committee, a new conservative super PAC targeting Republican
April 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's Federal Security Service's spy academy to carry the name of "Iron Felix" Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the
April 24, 2026
Celebrity|Political|US|Videos|World
Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit
Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress
House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress
April 24, 2026
Political|World
Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war
Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a
April 24, 2026
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Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy
The Middle East conflict will lead to slower economic growth and higher inflation in Switzerland, but the Swiss National Bank has unrestricted scope to target
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.
April 24, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law
Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former
April 24, 2026
Asia|Political|World
India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship
India has dismissed as "uninformed" comments shared by U.S.
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships
Myanmar's junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 60 townships, a move aimed at tightening security in
April 24, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports
South Korea's national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with
April 24, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case, Yonhap says
South Korean prosecutors sought a 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, in a case alleging he ordered a drone operation over Pyongyang to help
April 24, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|World
Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political
Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump
President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Woman, her 5 children released from longest ICE detention of a family under Trump
A woman and her five children, whose immigration detention of over 10 months marked the longest family detention under President Donald Trump's
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday
The United States and the European Union will sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday for a partnership on critical minerals, the State
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Thai court accepts case against 44 opposition figures over royal insult law
Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition that accuses 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their attempt in 2021
April 24, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year
April 24, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by three weeks after Oval Office meeting
Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level
April 23, 2026
Political|World
The Latest: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war
April 23, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|US
'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
President Donald Trump, known for popularizing the term "fake news," seems to have shifted focus to a healthy dose of fake math in defending impossibly large cuts to prescription drug prices
April 24, 2026
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World
US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets
A U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US Senator Steve Daines to lead visit to China before May summit, SCMP reports
U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines will lead a five-member bipartisan delegation to China next week, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, citing sources. U.S.
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
April 24, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli
April 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group by three weeks after talks at the White House
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump on gas prices: Americans should expect to pay more 'for a little while'
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says
The United States is concerned about some Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
One person approved for $1 million US Gold Card visa program so far, commerce secretary says
The Trump administration has approved only one Gold Card visa under a program granting U.S. residency to non-citizens for a $1 million fee, Commerce Secretary Howard
April 24, 2026
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. "Why would I use a nuclear weapon?
April 24, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump to invite Russia's Putin to G20 summit in Miami, WaPo reports
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political
Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers
A group of 15 Democrats in the U.S.
April 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a
April 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Mexico opens probe into economy minister over son's stay in diplomatic residence
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday the government has opened an investigation into Economy Minister Marcelo
April 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations
The new U.N.-backed international force charged with combating Haiti’s violent gangs has received more pledges than the 5,500 military and police it is seeking, and Chadian troops have already deployed in the capital, Port-au-Prince
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political
Video of 2024 Lake Fayetteville shooting shown in court as defendant testifies in murder trial
Video of 2024 Lake Fayetteville shooting shown in court as defendant testifies in murder trial
April 24, 2026
Political|Sports|Travel|World
Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
April 24, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|US|World
San Francisco honors 'Grandpa Vicha' by reaffirming commitment to protecting seniors
San Francisco honors 'Grandpa Vicha' by reaffirming commitment to protecting seniors
April 24, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule
Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule
April 24, 2026
Education|Opinion|Political
Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long-lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation
What is the Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ and why is it important?
April 24, 2026
Political
Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters
April 24, 2026
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World
European states accuse Russia of trying to erase memory of Stalin's crimes after monument disappears
Four European states have accused Russia of trying to destroy the memory of Soviet leader Josef Stalin's crimes against his own people after a monument to
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry
The U.S.
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney
U.S.
April 23, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|World
Citadel hits back after Mamdani features Griffin's penthouse in video
Ken Griffin's Citadel has pushed back against Zohran Mamdani after the New York Mayor dragged in the billionaire investor's penthouse in his push to tax wealthy property owners in
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US ambassador to Mexico floats action on bribery, corruption
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
US EEOC Chair violated ethics rules halting LGBTQ cases, complaint alleges
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump to tap government contracting expert to head TSA, sources say
President Donald Trump intends to nominate a longtime business executive and government contracting expert to head the Transportation Security
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron
President Donald Trump announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, wrapping up the
April 23, 2026
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
White House expected to extend Jones Act waiver up to 90 days, sources say
The White House is expected to extend the Jones Act waiver for up to 90 days as early as Friday to help blunt fuel price pressures tied to the Iran conflict,
April 24, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks
April 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political
Families outraged after no charges filed in Detroit gas station shooting that left three people dead
Families outraged after no charges filed in Detroit gas station shooting that left three people dead
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release
The Department of Justice’s internal watchdog is reviewing the department’s compliance with the law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files
April 23, 2026
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US
FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been disputing claims of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's 2025 tax and spending law
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office
April 23, 2026
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war
Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after U.S.
April 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files
The U.S.
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's
April 23, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
US to deploy election observers in The Bahamas
The United States is planning to deploy officials to observe next month's election in The Bahamas, the U.S.
April 24, 2026
Health|Political|Science
RFK Jr. wants to add specialists to preventive care panel. Experts say it’s the wrong move
RFK Jr. wants to add specialists to preventive care panel. Experts say it’s the wrong move
April 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Murder retrial begins in deputy's killing of a Black man entering his grandmother's Ohio home
More than two years after an Ohio judge declared a mistrial, a murder retrial has begun for a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy charged in the December 2020 killing of a Black man
April 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department watchdog to review handling of Epstein files
Justice Department watchdog to review handling of Epstein files
April 24, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of AI technology
The White House on Thursday accused China of stealing U.S. artificial intelligence labs' intellectual property on an industrial scale in a
April 23, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'
Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law
Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under a recent change to Canada’s requirements that has led to a surge in applications from its southern neighbor
April 23, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
A cannabis industry group calls President Donald Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug “the most significant federal advancement in cannabis policy" in decades
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says
The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to
April 23, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Tanzania inquiry says over 500 killed in last year's election violence
At least 518 people were killed in violence that broke out during Tanzania's elections last October, a government-appointed commission of inquiry said on
April 23, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets|US
US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington
The U.S.
April 23, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts
European Union leaders will discuss the bloc's mutual assistance clause at a summit in Cyprus on Thursday, as U.S.
April 23, 2026
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Argentina blocks journalists from government house citing espionage with smart glasses
The government of Argentina's President Javier Milei blocked the entry of accredited journalists to government house Casa Rosada
April 23, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel
The U.K. and French governments have signed a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel
April 23, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
What Hispanic adults, men and young Americans think of Trump, according to an AP-NORC poll
An AP-NORC poll finds many of the groups that helped elect Donald Trump as president again are deeply unhappy with his performance
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US senators seek probe into FAA administrator stock sale
Three Democratic U.S. senators asked a federal watchdog to investigate if the head of the Federal Aviation Administration violated his ethics
April 23, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old
April 23, 2026
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Dollar heads for weekly gain as Iran-US tensions undermine ceasefire hopes
The dollar edged higher and was on track for a weekly gain on Thursday, as a standoff between Iran and the United States
April 23, 2026
Africa|Europe|Political|World
Mauritius tells UK it will wait until end-July for Chagos deal
Mauritius said it would wait up to the end of July for Britain to finalise a deal to hand over the Chagos Islands after London put the agreement on hold following
April 23, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support
The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit
April 23, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology
‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal
‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff
Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to
April 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Romania's ruling coalition loses majority after its biggest party walks out
Seven ministers from Romania's largest party, the Social Democrats, resigned from the pro-European coalition government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Thursday,
April 23, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN weighs continued Lebanon presence after peacekeeping mission ends
Some form of ongoing U.N. presence might continue after a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon ends later this year, U.N. peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix
April 23, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Italy's contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline
Italy's deal to send migrants to Albania while their asylum claims are processed is compatible in principle with EU rules, an adviser to the bloc’s top court said on
April 23, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
The suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba
President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands
April 23, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political
Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star advocates for new Georgia law
Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star advocates for new Georgia law
April 23, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia won’t air the Eurovision Song Contest this year after the small European country previously pulled out of the event over Israel’s participation
April 23, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence
A commission in Tanzania formed to investigate postelection violence says that at least 518 people died after the October vote
April 23, 2026
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Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son
President Donald Trump loves to keep people guessing about his next policy moves, a reality TV, cliffhanger governing style that is helping “events” wagering companies, including some backed by one of his sons
April 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning
When the European Union outlines looser state aid rules next week to help governments cushion the blow from energy prices driven
April 23, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
April 23, 2026