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Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands

Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits, broadcaster

Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

For generations, support for Israel united Washington.

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law

Elon Musk's X accused Australia of trying to give its internet regulator unfair information-gathering powers and undermining U.S. law with plans for tougher

Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says

Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister

Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive

President Donald Trump said late on Tuesday his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive
Business|Political|World

US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq

The U.S. military says it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days

US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S.

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S.

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict
Economy|Political|World

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery

The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed to ruling party executives her intention to proceed with a plan to cut the sales tax rate on food items to 1% from 8% for two

Japan's Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports
Economy|Political|US|World

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits

The U.S.

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Election|Finance|Political|US

Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can win

Democrats casting in-person absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor are divided over whether a democratic socialist can win in the swing state’s general election

Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can win
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|World

Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian

Florida has become the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in one day, putting to death an ex-police officer convicted of murder and only the second octogenarian known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history

Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil
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Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks

U.S.

Trump says he does not care about USMCA as US, Canada plan trade talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal

The American Petroleum Institute opposes tolls or transit fees for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the top U.S. oil industry trade

Top US oil trade group opposes Hormuz tolls after Gulf-backed voluntary fee proposal
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

California's largest ICE facility did not provide adequate medical care, monitor says

A court-appointed monitor has found that California's largest immigration detention facility did not provide adequate medical care to detainees and

California's largest ICE facility did not provide adequate medical care, monitor says
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy

U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Manhattan U.S.

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues

A large majority of the U.S.

Large majority of US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions, voting continues
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday, becoming the latest in a string of conservative leaders elected across Latin

Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops

The U.S. military says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday

The Latest: US military says it has thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says

A Washington think tank says recent fighting with Iran has used up more of the U.S. military’s stockpiles of advanced air defense systems

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund

Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund

Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America

Voters outside Peru defined this year’s razor-thin election. It’s part of an ongoing trend in Latin America
Business|Entertainment|Political|World

Ross Douthat joins ‘60 Minutes’ as CBS races to rebuild the show

Ross Douthat joins ‘60 Minutes’ as CBS races to rebuild the show

Ross Douthat joins ‘60 Minutes’ as CBS races to rebuild the show
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US

Ruby Rippey, a former Newsom staffer, offers new details on their affair two decades ago

Ruby Rippey, a former Newsom staffer, offers new details on their affair two decades ago

Ruby Rippey, a former Newsom staffer, offers new details on their affair two decades ago
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless

Moscow's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Romanian complaints that Russian drones have violated its airspace were groundless and vowed to respond to Bucharest's expulsion of a

Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless
Political|World

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines

Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of traffic would pass through Iranian waters and part of the

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral

U.S.

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration to end Medicare premium subsidy program

The Trump administration will end a subsidy program, meant to keep premiums stable for Medicare prescription drug plans, after 2026, the Centers for

Trump administration to end Medicare premium subsidy program
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemalan man deported from US and wife found dead in sugarcane field, baby alive beside them

A Guatemalan man deported from the U.S. and his wife, who recently self-deported to join him, were found dead in a sugarcane

Guatemalan man deported from US and wife found dead in sugarcane field, baby alive beside them
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet

U.S.

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet
Crime|Political|US|World

Washington crime stats system experienced a 'systemic breakdown' of internal controls, report says

The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police’s crime statistics collection experienced a “prolonged, systemic breakdown of its internal control system,” according to a report released Tuesday by the city’s inspector general, which reviewed the department’s process after accusations by the federal government that figures were manipulated

Washington crime stats system experienced a 'systemic breakdown' of internal controls, report says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints

A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a U.S. civil rights agency of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case as part of wider order to indefinitely suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class claims

Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
MidEast|Political|World

Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he called his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, following Iran's denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its

Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia
Crime|Political|Travel|US

Minnesotan who lost Global Entry after Border Patrol encounter sues federal government

Minnesotan who lost Global Entry after Border Patrol encounter sues federal government

Minnesotan who lost Global Entry after Border Patrol encounter sues federal government
Crime|Environment|Health|Political

Families demand answers as 150+ residents remain displaced after assisted living roof collapse

Families demand answers as 150+ residents remain displaced after assisted living roof collapse

Families demand answers as 150+ residents remain displaced after assisted living roof collapse
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|World

Democratic socialism is poorly understood as Michigan contest looms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

American leftists aligned with the democratic socialist movement have been defeating moderate Democrats in primary elections this year but large swaths

Democratic socialism is poorly understood as Michigan contest looms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday

Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Outlawed political group accused of trying to sabotage elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Officials in Pakistan administered Kashmir are accusing an outlawed political group of trying to sabotage elections for the region’s constitutional assembly

Outlawed political group accused of trying to sabotage elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Health|Political|US|World

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Longtime AP bureau chief Andy Lippman, who led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 78

Andy Lippman, a former Los Angeles bureau chief for The Associated Press, has died at 78

Longtime AP bureau chief Andy Lippman, who led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 78
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Mail-in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts

The U.S. Constitution gives states control of elections. An executive order by President Donald Trump aims to take away that control and limit mail-in voting. The Supreme Court will now weigh in.

Mail-in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts
Africa|Business|Europe|Political|World

South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties

Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks with Russian counterparts on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow which his hosts said

South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties
Political|US|World

Trump cites 'good' talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets

U.S.

Trump cites 'good' talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets
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Trump's diversity crackdown reverberates through US boardrooms

As U.S.

Trump's diversity crackdown reverberates through US boardrooms
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany deports Afghan without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover

Germany has deported an Afghan national without a criminal record for the first time since the Taliban returned to power, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on

Germany deports Afghan without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian prosecutor to weigh criminal case against Belarus' leader Lukashenko

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has asked Ukraine's top prosecutor to consider launching criminal proceedings against Belarusian President

Ukrainian prosecutor to weigh criminal case against Belarus' leader Lukashenko
Africa|Political|World

Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term

Thousands of people rallied in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu on Tuesday to protest against proposed constitutional changes that could pave the way for

Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership

DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership

DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership
Business|Economy|Political|World

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom

An Azerbaijan court has convicted nine journalists and founders of a top independent news outlet on financial crime charges and sentenced them to prison

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political

Asheville leaders focus on violence prevention, community support after deadly shooting

Asheville leaders focus on violence prevention, community support after deadly shooting

Asheville leaders focus on violence prevention, community support after deadly shooting
Health|Political|Science

Mother says CBD oil that controls her daughter's seizures could soon be illegal

Mother says CBD oil that controls her daughter's seizures could soon be illegal

Mother says CBD oil that controls her daughter's seizures could soon be illegal
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency

Aurora's 6-year-old daughter arrived at the U.S. border alone and spent more than half a year in a child migrant shelter while her mother, who was already in the

Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds

Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, said on Tuesday that any decision on whether to tap a European Union scheme to

Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
Asia|Environment|Political|World

China's premier travels in Xi's stead for anniversary of 1976 quake

China's No.2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, visited the city of Tangshan on Tuesday for the 50th anniversary of a 1976 earthquake that killed a quarter of a million people - a

China's premier travels in Xi's stead for anniversary of 1976 quake
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moldovan businessman Platon fights extradition from UK, alleges political prosecution

Moldovan businessman Veaceslav Platon is fighting extradition from Britain on charges relating to an alleged $22 billion money laundering ring, giving evidence in a London

Moldovan businessman Platon fights extradition from UK, alleges political prosecution
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need

A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views

How invented threats, provocative language and repulsive imagery contribute to declining support for transgender people and other marginalized groups.

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Russian government was monitoring the situation with e-commerce giant Wildberries after Ukrainian drone attacks on its warehouses

Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

Britain's governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria and South Africa seek to ease tensions over xenophobic attacks

Nigeria said South Africa had agreed to bring to justice those responsible for attacks on foreign nationals, while Abuja was compiling compensation claims

Nigeria and South Africa seek to ease tensions over xenophobic attacks
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of under-18s arrested during the youth protests over exam leaks and said authorities must ensure surveillance

India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Tuesday for an end to xenophobic attacks against Ukrainians in Poland, after a series of hate crimes hit the headlines in recent

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Malaysia foreign minister calls for review of UN refugee agency's presence, state media reports

Malaysia should reconsider whether to allow the U.N. refugee agency to operate in the country unless it imposes stricter controls on issuing refugee documents, state

Malaysia foreign minister calls for review of UN refugee agency's presence, state media reports
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages

Protesters have stormed a key energy complex in western Libya during an ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home

On a road in Gaza City's Zeitoun district, Palestinian resident Assem Dawla loaded mattresses and bags onto a truck as concrete

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a fresh effort on Tuesday to coax Cyprus' rival sides back into peace talks after nearly a decade of deadlock.

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war

The number of vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 28 on Monday, a four-day high, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low,

Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war
Asia|Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Months of fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed nearly 500 Afghan civilians, UN says

The United Nations reports that cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has killed nearly 500 civilians in Afghanistan and wounded over 1,000 others between October and June

Months of fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed nearly 500 Afghan civilians, UN says
Economy|Political|World

Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts

Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening,

Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says

An apartment building in Chekhov near Russian capital Moscow has been hit in a drone attack, regional governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a Telegram post on Tuesday.

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says
Education|Political|US|World

US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies

The U.S.

US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies
Health|Political|US|World

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

A U.S. plan for sharing the waters of the drought-stricken Colorado River would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut their water use by a fifth in the next

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs

Brazil has requested consultations with the U.S. under the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement system over tariffs announced by the Trump administration this

Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|World

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
Arts|Crime|Political|World

A fugitive colonel is finally jailed in Chilean Víctor Jara's murder case, decades after the crime

Chilean police have arrested a retired military colonel for the killing of singer-songwriter Víctor Jara over 50 years ago

A fugitive colonel is finally jailed in Chilean Víctor Jara's murder case, decades after the crime
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees 'irregularities' in grand jury proceedings

A former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seeking access to all the closed-door testimony that led to his indictment

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees 'irregularities' in grand jury proceedings
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected

All 100 members of the U.S.

Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs

The U.S. State Department's hurried takeover of aid programs from the shuttered U.S.

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs
Economy|Political|World

Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says

Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and has been emboldened

Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says
Political|Science|Technology

OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet with U.S.

OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says

U.S.

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
Election|Political|US|World

Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine's US Senate race after last-minute nomination

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Troy Jackson, who became the party's nominee over the weekend

Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine's US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
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Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
Economy|Political|World

Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early

Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran

Oil prices fell on Monday, settling at their

Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response

Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours
Crime|Political|US|World

Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest

Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss a charge against a labor union leader who was arrested while protesting against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in California

Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop

President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
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Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun

A Georgia teenager who charged at the U.S. Capitol while armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing has pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm

Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
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The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
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Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
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Trump says US is talking with Iran right now

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States is having "good talks" with Iran "right now."

Trump says US is talking with Iran right now
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UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability

A United Nations fact-finding body on Venezuela said on Monday it was "gravely concerned" over the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and urged it to rejoin

UN mission says Venezuela's ICC withdrawal undermines accountability
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Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal

Brazil and South Korea agreed to accelerate talks on a potential trade deal between the Asian nation and the South American bloc Mercosur, their presidents said on Monday

Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal
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Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings

Wall Street ended mixed on Monday, as investors awaited guidance from major technology companies in a busy week for quarterly earnings, while

Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings
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Haiti schedules first election in a decade for December

Haiti's CEP electoral council on Monday scheduled the first presidential elections in a decade for December with a runoff in February, after plans

Haiti schedules first election in a decade for December
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US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding"

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term
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Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble

His lawyer says Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the U

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble
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Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party

A new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks

Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
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Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case

Comey argues ‘86 47’ seashell post wasn’t a ‘true threat’ and asks judge to drop case
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Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack

Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul on Monday after a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack
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Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges

Former FBI Director James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him

Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
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Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war

Austria's coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six to adapt to a security landscape changed by the war in Ukraine,

Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
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Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says

A former Hong Kong opposition leader has been granted permission to remain in Britain with his family for six months after the authorities withdrew an order limiting his

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says
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Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches

Romania's foreign ministry said on Monday it had expelled a diplomat at Russia's embassy after repeated violations of its national airspace by drones, saying it had

Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches
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World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
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Trump says Fed should lower interest rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world. 

Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
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Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Monday to help resolve a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
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US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues

The U.S.

US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues
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UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon
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FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament

FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
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McConnell remains in rehab and says he'll miss key Kentucky political event

The office of GOP Senator Mitch McConnell has released an update on his health

McConnell remains in rehab and says he'll miss key Kentucky political event
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Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham have discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors during a visit to a British naval base

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv
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McConnell not yet medically cleared to leave rehab facility after fall led to hospitalization

McConnell not yet medically cleared to leave rehab facility after fall led to hospitalization

McConnell not yet medically cleared to leave rehab facility after fall led to hospitalization
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Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down
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The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
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Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse

Poland asked the U.S. on Monday to extradite fugitive former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 charges mainly related to the alleged misuse of money from a

Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse
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Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Monday named the Economy Minister, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister for her administration, which is due to be sworn into

Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments
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Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
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Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the U.N. refugee

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
Europe|Political|World

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor
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Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed.

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
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Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm
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US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton

The U.S. Senate on Monday advanced the nomination of Manhattan U.S.

US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton
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Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit

Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
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Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet U.S.

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump
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Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
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Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law

When does a shooting become terrorism? A Texas case could help define the answer.

Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law
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Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world

Air Force One shouldn’t be seen as only a cool piece of flying technology or a political flash point. Instead, writes a historian, the presidential plane has shaped and defined the modern presidency.

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world
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Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech