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First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying makeshift shelters

The first heavy rainfall of the season sent water cascading Saturday through the sprawling Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip, as the embattled enclave struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure from two years of war. Residents attempted to dig trenches to direct the water from flooding their tents, as rain dripped through tears in tarpaulins and makeshift shelters. The first rain of the season pounded down in intermittent bursts, soaking the scant belongings families have managed to save. Strong winds can also topple tents and destroy families’ attempts to

Trump's Teflon tested as Epstein saga looms over 2026 campaign

Thailand says US suspending talks on trade framework over Cambodia truce dispute

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RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports

Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.The U.S department of Health and Human Services and the White House did not respond to Reuters' request for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Kennedy considered appointing a leader to run the agency’s daily operations while leaving Makary as a figurehead, amid concerns over infighting among the

Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars, WSJ reports

Aficionados fret as Trump moves to make pasta great again

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Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, Kyodo news agency reported, in an ongoing dispute over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Japan had "conveyed the message to China and strongly asked it to take appropriate actions," the report said. It did not quote him as elaborating on the measures.China on Friday cautioned its citizens against visiting Japan in the spat sparked by comments from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. She said last week that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a "

China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit

China to strengthen fiscal policy, finance minister says in Xinhua interview

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Kai Trump follows opening 83 with 75 to finish distant last in LPGA Tour debut

Kai Trump improved her score by eight strokes Friday in the second round of The Annika, following a 13-under 83 with a 75. President Donald Trump’s granddaughter still finished last in the 108-player field at Pelican Golf Club, six strokes behind the nearest competitor. “For the first day I was definitely really nervous,” she said. “I think the nerves just got to me. When I went out there today I felt very calm and peaceful to be honest with you. That’s why I played better.” In breezy conditions Friday morning, the high school senior had f

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Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination

The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system's federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late Friday in a sharply worded decision. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction barring the administration from cancelling funding to UC based on alleged discrimination without giving notice to affected faculty and conducting a hearing, among other requirements. The administration over the summer demanded

FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push

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Appeals court declines to reinstate order finding ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump officials in criminal contempt

A divided federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration on Friday in a case over the president’s use of the Alien Enemies Act in deportation matters — but it did not fully snuff out a lower court judge’s efforts to punish those who ignored previous orders halting the president’s use of the law.The DC Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday declined to reinstate an order from US District Judge James Boasberg that found “probable cause exists” to hold administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his prior orders to temporarily stop using the law to deport allege

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Del. Stacey Plaskett received texts from Epstein during 2019 congressional hearing

Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat who represents the US Virgin Islands in Congress as a non-voting delegate, received texts from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing, the delegate’s office confirmed to CNN.“During the hearing, Congresswoman Plaskett received texts from staff, constituents and the public at large offering advice, support and in some cases partisan vitriol, including from Epstein,” Plaskett’s spokesperson, Angeline Jabbar, said in a statement to CNN. “As a former prosecutor she welcomes information that helps her get at the truth and too

At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

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What has happened to the damaged spacecraft at China's space station?

A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after getting stuck on China's space station for more than a week due to their spacecraft sustaining debris damage, leaving China without an immediate way of bringing home the new crew in an emergency.Here is what has happened and why it is important.WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SHENZHOU-20 SPACECRAFT?The Shenzhou-20 vessel was left at the space station after China Manned Space Agency decided that a window crack was enough to make it unfit to fly.The Shenzhou-20 crew - Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie - came home in the Shenzhou-21, which h

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

A Latin American strongman accused of drug trafficking and rigging elections openly defies the White House despite threats of military action.It was 1989 and the then military dictator of Panama Manuel Noriega, much like Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro today, had become public enemy number one in Washington, amid allegations that he took millions of dollars to allow drug cartels to operate in his country.The US invasion of Panama led to Noriega’s capture and restored democracy to the Central American nation.To some pushing for military action against Maduro, the Panama invasion seems like a mod

Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount

China used its trade juggernaut to withstand US tariffs. Can it keep its edge?

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U.S. promises tariff cuts for coffee, banana imports

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that retroactively lowers tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, among other agricultural imports, backdated to Thursday.The order Trump signed excludes the goods from “reciprocal” tariff rates, which start at 10% and go as high as 50%. However, the order doesn’t exempt the goods entirely from tariffs.For instance, tomatoes from Mexico, a major supplier to the United States, will continue to be tariffed at 17%. That rate took effect in July after a nearly three-decade-old trade agreement expired. Tomato prices increased a