Today: September 30, 2026
Today: September 30, 2026

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Azerbaijan pardons French national after EU drops sanctions on Usmanov

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned a French national jailed for espionage on Wednesday, a day after the EU lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire

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German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

German business activity expanded solidly in September despite firms facing increased inflationary pressures, a preliminary business survey showed on

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China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

Purges of military leaders may have dented China's war-fighting readiness, but are likely to have strengthened President Xi

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Philippine Senate lowers threshold for conviction in VP Duterte's impeachment trial

The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, on Wednesday lowered the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara 

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Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households,

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Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales

Taiwan will continue to keep in close touch with the US to promote the implementation of arms sales according to plan, a

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A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture

US President Donald Trump met Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez late on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly,

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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met for about three hours Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war

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Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal

The Trump administration plans to set a refugee admissions ceiling of 17,500 over the next 12 months consisting "primarily" of South Africans from the country's

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Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic

Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding in Texas last year

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Judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029

A federal judge has ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029, saying that inmates in lockups without it are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights

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Carney says Canada and India aim to wrap up trade talks by G20 ahead of Modi visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that trade negotiations with India are making “good progress” and that the two countries are aiming to conclude talks by the G20 summit in mid-December

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US ties Sudanese army leader's UN visa to ceasefire plan, sources say

The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his

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Belgium, Rwanda resume diplomatic relations after DRC conflict dispute

Belgium and Rwanda have resumed diplomatic relations 18 months after breaking ties due to a dispute over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. 

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Smaller packs, more protein: AB InBev to adapt drinks to shifting tastes 

Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell smaller pack sizes, beers with added protein or electrolytes and push further into drinks beyond beer, executives said on

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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic

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Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries

Authorities say a 29-year-old man suspected of opening fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur has died from his injuries

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Alicia Keys, Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lopez bring star power to Vogue World in Milan

Italy's fashion elite has gathered for Vogue's annual fashion event at the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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Suspect in Canada’s Yom Kippur shooting has died, authorities say

Suspect in Canada’s Yom Kippur shooting has died, authorities say

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Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

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Turkey's Erdogan urges UN reform, wider recognition of Palestinian state

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday the U.N had become unable to fulfill its duty of preserving peace and called for reform

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Trump says freedom will come to Cuba in UN speech

President Donald Trump said Cuba was a failed state and freedom would be coming to the island nation in a UN address on Tuesday that increased tensions with the

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Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has had a strong start with U.S. President Donald Trump at their first meeting

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DoorDash driver shot by ICE in Austin, Texas

A federal immigration agent shot and injured a man on Sunday in Austin, Texas, according to city officials. The man was taken to the hospital and was described as being in stable but serious condition, according to the city’s EMS chief.

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Wisconsin man charged in 1995 disappearance of roommate after 31 years

Wisconsin man charged in 1995 disappearance of roommate after 31 years

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Witness describes crash that killed woman, unborn child in Independence

Witness describes crash that killed woman, unborn child in Independence

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Lithuania says Trump deploys fresh US troops to the country

The United States has confirmed that it is sending a new rotation of troops to Lithuania, the Baltic NATO country said on Tuesday, ending a period of

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EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

European Union envoys agreed to drop two high-profile billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from the EU's Russian sanctions list in a

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Czech man gets fine and 13 days' custody for anti-war protest on Red Square

A Czech man who staged a solo protest on Moscow's Red Square against Russia's war in Ukraine has been fined and sentenced to 13 days in custody, a court said on Tuesday.

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'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria

Nigerian prison guards sprayed an unidentified substance into a crowded cell where dozens of detainees died and kept the doors

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Ex-billionaire Benko convicted at Austrian retrial, sentence increased

An Austrian court found former property tycoon Rene Benko guilty on an additional insolvency fraud charge at a retrial on Tuesday, increasing his prison sentence to 30

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50 travel destinations to inspire you for 2027, chosen by Lonely Planet

50 travel destinations to inspire you for 2027, chosen by Lonely Planet

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Italian police find $3.6 million in cash hidden in apartment’s walls, floors and furniture

Italian police find $3.6 million in cash hidden in apartment’s walls, floors and furniture

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UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pleading for “a world built on interdependence” as he makes his final address to the General Assembly gathering of world leaders

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Man who lost his mother and two children the night of his wedding shares their story

Man who lost his mother and two children the night of his wedding shares their story

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Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as European national teams return after World Cup

Champions League-winning coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp debut in their new careers this week when national team soccer returns in Europe after the World Cup

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BMW CEO sees risk of cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic backs voluntary pricing agreements rather than tariffs to address the threat of low-cost Chinese car imports to European industry, he told the

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Currency collapse heaps more pain on civilians in divided Sudan

The Sudanese pound has haemorrhaged nearly half its value in army-held territory since the start of the

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Malta attorney general appeals blogger murder trial verdict

Malta’s attorney general has filed an appeal against a jury verdict finding a businessman not guilty of charges of complicity and criminal association in the murder of

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France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

France has started drafting a UN Security Council resolution in coordination with the United States on setting up ​an international mission to restore

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Rwandan doctor accused in London court of overseeing 6 killings in 1994 genocide

British prosecutors have accused a doctor of overseeing six killings during the 1994 Rwandan genocide

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European drugmakers call for faster trials, more spending to compete with US, China

European drugmakers called for beefed-up government spending on medicines, faster trials and IP protections as they sounded warnings on Tuesday that the

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Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action

Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with seven survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to France

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Father shuttles between 2 hospitals as wife and baby face harrowing diagnoses

Father shuttles between 2 hospitals as wife and baby face harrowing diagnoses

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Amateur archaeologist finds Germany’s biggest hoard of ancient Roman silver coins

An amateur archaeologist has discovered a significant hoard of Roman silver coins in western Germany

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Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader

Tensions are high ahead of an international soccer doubleheader between Ireland and Israel

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Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offences appears in court

A former Rwandan official appeared in a London court on Tuesday charged with encouraging the massacre of Tutsis and ordering six killings in the first week of

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next but expect only

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Gunman opens fire near Turkish high school, wounding at least 11

An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkey, wounding at least 11 people

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Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

Latvia said it could not accept a proposed deal that would lift EU sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman in return for keeping

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Pope Leo heads to France as Church confronts shock of abuse crisis

Pope Leo heads to France on Friday for the first formal visit by a pope in nearly 20 years, which Catholic leaders hope will

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US closes rear-view camera probe into more than 129,000 Honda vehicles

The US auto safety regulator on Tuesday closed an investigation into rear-view camera failures in 129,092 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks, recalled in 2022, without further action.

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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills one in its Samara region

One person was killed and four wounded after Ukrainian drones hit civilian areas in Russia's Samara region overnight, the local governor said on Telegram on Tuesday.

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The EU moves closer to free trade deal with Philippines amid global tensions

The European Union and the Philippines have reached substantial agreement on a new free trade deal

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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is back in the hospital after being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back

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French victims of clerical abuse hope Pope's visit can deepen Church reform

Ghislaine Magoarou, 65, was 9 years old when her teacher, Brother Gabriel Girard, pulled shut the curtains of their

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Britain's royals set to emerge from another crisis, bruised but unbowed

For decades Buckingham Palace has faced a series of crises from the death of Princess Diana, to her son Prince Harry's memoir and scandals

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ECB's Lane sees inflation returning to target from mid-2027-paper

An energy shock pushing up oil and gas prices is likely to last longer than the European Central Bank had anticipated in March, with geopolitical risks now looking elevated

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Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones

Lithuania is planning defences against military drones at a key future power grid substation linking the Baltic states with

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The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris

Glitzy runway shows by the world’s biggest fashion brands in Milan and Paris mask a worrying picture for luxury executives behind the

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Macron says he discussed Ukraine-Russia energy truce ideas with Trump

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he had discussed with US President Donald Trump initiatives aimed at securing a moratorium between Ukraine and

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EU's Kallas says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships

The European Union's naval mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea would need to boost its numbers to more than 10 warships, its foreign policy chief

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Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy are asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict her of murder in the deaths of her three children

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Mexico responded to a Spanish woman’s murder with urgency. Some say it’s not doing enough for female victims at home

Mexico responded to a Spanish woman’s murder with urgency. Some say it’s not doing enough for female victims at home

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CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on latest Houthi claims about targeting Saudi Arabia

CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports on the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, as well as a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The cause of the airport fire remains unclear, and Saudi authorities have not yet responded to CNN’s request for comment.

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Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament's ok to declare energy, water emergency

Moldova's pro-European leaders said on Monday that they were asking parliament to declare a state of emergency for energy and water supply in

Economy|Europe

Not the time to soften stance over Belarus, Lithuania says

The European Union has no reason to ease sanctions on Belarus, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Monday, arguing that President Alexander

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EU continues talks on renewal of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

European Union countries are continuing deliberations on a proposed deal what would lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman but

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UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

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EU continues talks on deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say

European Union envoys will try again on Tuesday to reach a deal that could lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher

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Oil price dips to $100 on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, partial recovery in Saudi exports

Oil prices eased on Monday to their lowest level in 12 days, as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the Iran war due to this

Business|Europe|Finance

Porsche's decline from crown jewel to millstone for parent Volkswagen

Long Volkswagen's most reliable profit driver, luxury sports car maker Porsche has become its biggest problem

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next, Handelsblatt reported on Monday

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Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

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Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue

A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots fired

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Moscow oil refinery in flames after Ukrainian strike, video posted by Zelensky shows

A Moscow oil refinery in the southeast of the capital is in flames after a Ukrainian strike early Sunday, video from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's social media shows.

Education|Europe

Austrian Constitutional Court will rule on headscarf ban next year, it says

Austria's Constitutional Court expects to rule on a newly introduced ban on Muslim headscarves for under-14s in schools in the first half of next year, it said on Monday.

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Yen eases as potential for intervention eyed

The Japanese yen retreated on Monday and was set for its fifth decline in six sessions as investors were attuned to any signs of a possible currency

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Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible

Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the United States to record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the

Asia|Economy|Europe

Nasdaq hits record high as chipmakers fuel stock gains

The Nasdaq hit a record closing high on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while falling oil prices and long-

Economy|Europe

Far-left leader pushing to lead Berlin says city has voted for change

The far-left leader pushing to take over as mayor of Berlin promised on Monday to tackle unaffordable rents in the German capital, but faced early

Crime|Europe|Political

Romanian pro-Russian former presidential frontrunner under investigation for fraud

Romanian prosecutors said on Monday they were investigating Calin Georgescu, the pro-Russian former frontrunner in the country's 2024 canceled presidential election, in

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Al Qaeda-linked militants kill more than 100 Malian soldiers in attack this month, sources say

Jihadists killed more than 100 soldiers in central Mali this month, two sources said, while the army said it had evacuated troops from the camp under attack

Economy|Europe|Political

Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power

Germany's far right and far left both made big gains in Sunday's state elections, exposing yet again the erosion of the political centre in Europe's

Arts|Crime|Europe

South African police arrest three people over woman's death after spate of killings

South African police have arrested three people over the death of a woman whose body was found east of Johannesburg last week, after a spate of femicides reignited

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Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage

Russian drones have hit Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said

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Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data

Google has been fined 403 million euros for breaching the EU's privacy rules by mishandling users' location data

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Swiss business groups pressure parliament over UBS capital rules before vote

Swiss business groups have weighed into the debate on tougher capital rules for UBS, writing to lawmakers to lobby against what they say risks being "excessive" regulation

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As lines grow at banks, Cuba tiptoes away from communism but stability seems distant

Víctor Rodríguez, a 72-year-old retiree, rose before dawn to nab his spot in line at a bank in Havana several kilometers from his home.

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Merz clings on after German election 'disaster'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz was clinging to power on Monday after his conservative party tumbled to its worst regional election defeat

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

German inflation to stay high, growth has slowed, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is set to remain elevated for some time due to higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict and healthcare reforms due next year, the Bundesbank

Election|Europe|Political

Italy's Salvini calls congress seeking to tighten grip on League party

By Angelo Amante ROME, Sept 21 - Besieged by internal rivals and with poll ratings declining, Matteo Salvini has unexpectedly called an extraordinary congress of his co-ruling League party, a move

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Volkswagen to ramp up restructuring after profit warning

Volkswagen will ramp up its restructuring programme, the head of its core brand said on Monday as German auto workers staged

Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

AI gains' distribution will shape inflation, ECB's Panetta says

Central banks need to understand who benefits from artificial intelligence-driven gains, as their distribution will help shape aggregate demand and inflation, European

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Porsche CEO assures staff no further job cuts planned, according to memo

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters told staff there were no plans to cut an additional 4,000 jobs at the Volkswagen sports car subsidiary, according to an internal memo seen by

Africa|Asia|Business|Europe|Sports

UK's JD Sports expands into Mexico through Grupo Axo partnership 

British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Monday announced its expansion into Mexico through a long-term franchise partnership with fashion retailer Grupo Axo, betting on strong

Europe

Europe's STOXX 600 rallies on tech, banks strength as oil prices retreat

A rally in heavyweight banks and technology stocks lifted European shares on Monday, while oil prices slumped for the fourth consecutive

Election|Europe|Political|World

Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election

Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election

Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Pope Leo XIV in France will find a secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life

Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France this weekend that is expected to touch on church teaching about the value of all human life

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More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections

Elections in two German states on Sunday resulted in severe losses for the country's leading Christian Democrats, whose Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing

Crime|Europe

The tragic death of a woman who testified against her mafia father after he murdered her mother

The tragic death of a woman who testified against her mafia father after he murdered her mother

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours

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Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in Europe

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to reduce his country's dependence on the United States as President Donald Trump applies tariffs and other economic pressure to the U.S. longtime ally

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Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

Europe faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet

Europe

France vows response after Iran closes language centre in Tehran

France will summon Iran's ambassador and take appropriate measures in response after Iranian authorities sealed a French language centre affiliated

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Russian drone attack kills three children and a woman in Kyiv region, Ukraine says

An overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region killed four people, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday.

Europe|Sports|World

US star Christian Pulisic makes his first start and scores first goal of the season with AC Milan

U.S. star Christian Pulisic makes his first start and scores his first goal of the season with AC Milan

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18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US

Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the U.S. It marked the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country

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Moscow targeted by Ukraine’s largest ever drone attack on final day of Russia’s election

Moscow targeted by Ukraine’s largest ever drone attack on final day of Russia’s election

Election|Europe|Political

Far-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing

The far-left Left Party's victory in the Berlin state election on Sunday was overshadowed by the continuing advance of the far-right in eastern Germany

Election|Europe|Political

AfD leads as Merz rues 'disaster' in worst state election result in postwar Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday,

Americas|Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president flown to US to face trial

(This Sept 20 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

Europe|Political

Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a ‘disaster,’ as far-right surges again

Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a ‘disaster,’ as far-right surges again

Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections including a historic defeat for his party

Europe|Science|Technology

Canada's Carney calls for stronger ties with France in face of new global threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called for stronger ties with France in the face of new global threats. 

Election|Europe

Russia's ruling pro-Putin party on track to win wartime election after drones strike Moscow

Russia's ruling United Russia party was on track to easily win a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Science|Technology

Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high in 'all aspects' of US economy, in Fox News interview

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all sectors of the US economy, not just in rising oil prices.

Education|Europe|Political|World

Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, and cap foreign students in classrooms

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she’ll soon introduce a measure to her government that would cap the number of foreign students in classrooms and ban face burqas and niqabs in schools

Europe

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow

Russian officials say Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds targeting Moscow

Asia|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian exiles cast votes to voice dissent to Putin and Ukraine war

Russians living abroad cast their votes on Sunday, the final day of a parliamentary election, in what many described as a moral duty, if ultimately a futile act of

Arts|Europe|Health

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her

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Palestinian gunman shoots dead Israeli in the West Bank, soldiers kill motorist

Violence flared in the occupied West Bank on Sunday when a suspected Palestinian gunman shot dead an Israeli man, police said, and Israeli soldiers killed

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Macron, Carney pledge closer ties in Atlantic island meeting amid strains with Trump

The leaders of France and Canada on Sunday pledged closer ties to grapple with rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values,

Arts|Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast

Three dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital

The largest Ukrainian drone attack reported so far on the Moscow region killed three people and damaged part of an oil refinery in the capital, authorities said on Sunday,

Asia|Europe|Sports|World

Games-From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan Hashimi

For someone who had to disguise herself as a man, dodge thrown stones and eventually flee her homeland to pursue cycling, Fariba Hashimi's

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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US

South Korea’s military says North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

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Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

Arts|Crime|Europe|Sports

Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts

Dutch riot police have dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague after violence has erupted

Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO

Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between NATO and Russia after a "failed" strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel|World

Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg

Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival

Europe

German general Breuer elected to head top NATO military body

General Carsten Breuer, Germany's chief of defence, was chosen on Saturday as the next head of NATO's military committee, the alliance's top military authority and a key

Economy|Europe|Political

French finance ministry expects record debt in 2026, reaching nearly 120% of GDP

France's debt is expected to reach a record high of 119.3% of output in 2026, with a projected debt-to-GDP ratio of 121.7% in 2027, the finance ministry said on Saturday, in

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe

Russia-backed South Ossetia elects leader close to Moscow

A former Russian federal official has been elected president of South Ossetia, a Russia-backed breakaway region of Georgia, in a vote Moscow hailed on

Arts|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Hungarians and Slovaks share breakfast on Danube bridge that survived war and division

A historic bridge linking Hungary and Slovakia became an unlikely breakfast venue on Saturday, as locals gathered on the

Business|Economy|Europe

Porsche could face another 4,000 job cuts, Handelsblatt reports

Volkswagen's sweeping turnaround plan foresees more than 4,000 further job cuts at Porsche, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Saturday, following a profit

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Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout

Several of the nation’s largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls and staffing cutbacks

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|World

After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change

South Africans gathered for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger and fear over violence that many

Election|Europe|Political|World

Russian election triggers row with Moldova over voting in separatist region

Russia's parliamentary election has triggered a diplomatic row with Moldova over its objections to the Kremlin's plan to open 15 polling stations for Russian nationals in

Africa|Americas|Asia|Election|Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belong

Shahd Najeeb still remembers the trauma of fleeing Islamic State fighters during Syria's civil war.

Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms

Italian health authorities are seeing evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year

Arts|Crime|Europe

Father of murdered Spanish student arrives in Mexico after suspect detained

The father of a Spanish exchange student killed in Mexico arrived in the Mexican state of Morelos on Friday to identify his daughter's body, a day after authorities

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|US

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war

President Donald Trump has signed a major sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of its economy

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Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report

Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine, including gang rape and electric shocks to the

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Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will join a program to provide Most Favored Nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs

Election|Europe|Political|World

Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power

Russians have begun three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election

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Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing  on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches

Arts|Europe|Finance

Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

The premium France pays to borrow on the bond markets compared to Germany rose to more than a whole percentage point on Friday for

Europe

Poland joins anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine

Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday.

Americas|Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast

ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying about Minneapolis shooting

A US immigration agent pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of lying to the FBI that he was attacked before shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in

Arts|Entertainment|Europe

5 explosive claims in new book by Princess Diana’s brother

5 explosive claims in new book by Princess Diana’s brother

Europe

Zelenskyy hosts leaders from 7 countries for a regional summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed leaders from seven regional countries for talks on deepening cooperation

Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel

‘World’s best airline’ for 2026 is named

‘World’s best airline’ for 2026 is named

Europe|Political|World

France says Russian hybrid attacks are intensifying

Russia is intensifying its campaign of hybrid attacks against Europe and France, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, promising a response.

Europe|Interview

Ceuta border crisis fuels EU's far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says

Images of migrants crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have fuelled support for far-right parties despite a sharp decline in irregular

Asia|Business|Europe|Finance

Dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook

The dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a widely expected decision

Arts|Europe

Peter de Caluwe to become Salzburg Festival artistic director in October 2027

Peter de Caluwe will become the artistic director of the Salzburg Festival in October 2027

Business|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

UK air traffic controller blames a millisecond-software glitch for flight cancellations

A preliminary report has blamed a software defect for the cancellation of over 2,000 flights in the United Kingdom last week

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

'We're here until the last man is standing': families of WWII heroes reunite in Savannah

'We're here until the last man is standing': families of WWII heroes reunite in Savannah

Business|Economy|Europe

Zelenskiy launches 'Carpathian Eight' initiative on trade, security

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy launched on Friday a new regional grouping of eight countries from the Carpathian region of central and eastern Europe, at a summit in Ukraine

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation

The prospect of a new global interest rate-tightening cycle is coming into view as some of the world's top central banks raise rates and signal more

Economy|Europe|Political

Italy's debt burden rising at alarming rate, economy minister says

The cost of servicing Italy's public debt is rising at "an alarming rate" in the wake of geopolitical tensions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on

Europe|World

Spanish police launch operation to clear Ceuta migrants off beach

Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets into the air and struck people with batons on Friday as they began an operation to clear thousands of migrants off beaches in the

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Curfew imposed in Nigerian city after protests over deaths of detained miners

Authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Nigeria's central city of Minna on Friday after security forces opened fire as hundreds of people took to the streets to

Economy|Europe

Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic envoy and Germany's far-right AfD leadership have begun preparations to meet next year to discuss

Europe

Denmark speeds up Ukraine aid package after Russian warship fires flares at helicopter

Denmark is speeding up a donation to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter, narrowly

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Europe's AI firms, playing catch-up, challenge US calls for slowdown

Europe's leading AI company Mistral and others have accused US rivals of using safety concerns to entrench

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Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows

Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast

‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings

‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings

Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN migration agency says

At least 112,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen within the last two weeks as fighting continues along the country's west coast amid a renewed

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Nestle weighing all options after Kremlin moves to seize Russia business

Nestle said on Friday it was weighing all options to protect its rights after the Kremlin's decision to take control of the Swiss food maker's Russian

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Sports|Technology

Weapons detection system alerts staff to loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School

Weapons detection system alerts staff to loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the first "associate member" of the European Union

Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumers nudge up inflation expectations, ECB poll shows

Euro zone consumers nudged up their inflation expectations last month, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday, likely reflecting a new spike in fuel prices

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Celebrity|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Interview|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Philippine teen kills two students, then himself in school shooting

A 16-year-old student shot dead at least two fellow students and then killed himself at a school in the southern Philippines on Friday

Business|Europe|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 falls as autos, telecoms lead broad sell-off

Europe's STOXX 600 tumbled on Friday in broad-based losses led by automobile and telecom shares, while also logging a weekly decline in a week

Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe

Berlin's acute housing shortage and soaring rents dominate city election

Berliners cycle, picnic and fly kites on the city's vast former Tempelhof airfield that opened as a park in 2010, yet developers are circling and whether

Europe|Science|Technology

Russia adapts a training missile to lead its ballistic onslaught of Ukraine

The bodies of passengers strewn across a bloodied suburban railway platform near Kyiv last month bore grim testament to the escalating

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Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says

Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety

Economy|Europe|Finance|Interview|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

ECB's Vujcic cools oil-fuelled bets on rate hikes

Market bets on further European Central Bank rate hikes are being driven largely by higher energy prices but policymakers will look at a much wider

Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast

The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is charged with murder

Prosecutors say an SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions

Indonesia is welcoming its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian Navy vessel ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, marking a major step in President Prabowo Subianto’s military modernization drive

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New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member

New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate member, a spokesperson for New Zealand

Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

Former Syrian official convicted of torture under Assad sentenced to 60 years in US prison

A former Syrian military official convicted of torturing prisoners during the rule of President Bashar Assad has been sentenced to 60 years in a U.S. prison

Economy|Europe|Political

EU chief von der Leyen invites Canada to become first associate member of bloc

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen made a significant invitation on Wednesday, saying she was taking the steps to welcome Canada as the EU’s first ever associate member. As relations between both the EU and Canada have come under strain during the Trump presidency, European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have been taking steps to deepen the friendship between Canada and the EU.

Europe|Political|US|World

Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine

Europe|Sports

Bournemouth beats Real Sociedad 2-1 in its first European match. Juventus, Crystal Palace win big

Bournemouth kicked off its first European campaign with a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday to procure missiles and drones.

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

JP Morgan says it has no clear oil market endgame as Iran conflict drags on

JP Morgan said on Thursday that it does not have a clear baseline view for oil markets for the first time since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|US|World

Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to

Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|US

Floodwater overwhelmed pump at Exxon Mobil's Joliet, Illinois refinery; facility remains offline following outage

Exxon Mobil said floodwater overwhelmed a pump at its 275,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Joliet, Illinois, according to a filing on Thursday.

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Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear program

Crime|Europe|Political

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

A former Connecticut state budget official convicted of corruption fled the U.S. by boat and plane before his sentencing and is now a fugitive in Greece

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Man accused of ties to bin Laden and tortured after 9/11 has 20-year Guantanamo detention reviewed

A man initially accused of being a high-profile al-Qaida figure and who was tortured in CIA custody has appeared at a hearing to review his detention

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Thursday condemned an assault on an independent politician as "an attack on democracy" and said the country needed to take very

Economy|Europe

France plans €54 billion savings drive as protests grow

France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit spiralling out of control,

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes

Britain's King Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after the death of his late first wife Diana, her brother writes in his forthcoming book, new extracts of which were

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast

Hit-and-run driver sought after elote vendor was struck

Hit-and-run driver sought after elote vendor was struck

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political

Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana's brother

Buckingham Palace is denying a claim by Princess Diana's brother that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death

Crime|Economy|Europe

A tip about a swerving van leads police to 66,000 US silver coins in a fraud case

Police investigating a money laundering case in Norway have recovered thousands of U.S. silver coins

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Finland practices ship boardings at sea to stop undersea sabotage

Finnish authorities boarded and searched a target vessel in the Baltic Sea on Thursday in a live drill that officials said shows how

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|World

Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza.

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Romanian Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan nominated as prime minister

Romania's President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday he will nominate Liberal European lawmaker Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, despite a lack of a clear parliamentary

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|US

UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran, and Tehran crimes against humanity

A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said on Thursday it had reasonable grounds to believe the United States

Environment|Europe|Health

Romanian shelter offers an alternative to stray dog culls

Every day at dawn, eight veterinary vans pull out of the Smeura animal shelter, deep in a forest in central Romania, and fan out to villages where they sterilize

Europe

Democratic senator calls for US diplomats to help guide Europe troop review

A key Senate Democrat has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure that U.S. diplomats are involved in a Pentagon-led review of America's

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|Interview

ECB's Rehn sees no second-round inflation, backs joint debt for defence

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn said on Thursday there were no clear signs of second-round inflation effects in the euro zone and backed the use of jointly-

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Bolt, Lucid target at least 25,000 self-driving vehicles in Europe

Estonian car-sharing platform Bolt aims to deploy at least 25,000 fully autonomous vehicles in Europe with US-based electric vehicle maker Lucid, the companies

Business|Europe|Technology

Lucid, Bolt team up to deploy 25,000 robotaxis across Europe

US EV maker Lucid Group and European shared mobility platform Bolt said on Thursday they are teaming up to roll out self-driving ride services across Europe, as they seek to tap

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid 'Qatargate' probe

Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating

Business|Europe|Political|Technology

Highlights from Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Strasbourg

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a sweeping strategic alliance with the European Union and proposed joint efforts on critical minerals, AI,

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

BoE's Bailey says outlook too uncertain to judge market bets on four rate hikes

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday the outlook was too unpredictable when asked whether markets were right to price in almost four interest rate hikes

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

China's Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng plans to offer its technology to foreign automakers beyond partner Volkswagen as it seeks new revenue streams, according to two people

Election|Europe|Political

Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson to resign after left-leaning opposition narrowly wins election

Sweden’s left-leaning opposition has won a narrow majority in the national election

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Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.

Arts|Crime|Europe

Pennsylvania man accused of planning attack in support of ISIS appears in federal court

Pennsylvania man accused of planning attack in support of ISIS appears in federal court

Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

German court rules Meta liable for fake ads on Instagram, Facebook

A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fake advertisements posted by third parties on its Instagram and Facebook platforms, and ordered the U.S. tech giant to remove such

Europe|Political|US|World

Canada will decide on its own partnerships, Carney says

Canada will decide for itself who it will strike deals with, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday in response to U.S.

Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|MidEast|Technology

Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens 

In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, Parvin Akter times her cooking to the neighborhood's availability of piped gas.

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Argentina's Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities

Argentina's government has presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, potentially escalating tensions with the United Kingdom over the territory

Europe|Technology

EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out a sweeping plan to keep children safe from online dangers on Thursday

Election|Europe|MidEast|Political

ANALYSIS-The night Sweden's far-right stopped winning

When the far-right anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats won a record one-fifth of the vote in a 2022 election, Viking rock player and party leader Jimmie

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Chinese automakers scour Europe for factories ahead of EU local content rules, says BYD adviser

As Chinese automakers search Europe for production sites ahead of expected EU local content rules, BYD's European adviser says he's always running into rivals' executives in

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to Israel’s participation

Europe|Sports|World

Klopp wants to 'reclaim the flag' as Germany coach as he calls up 44 players for his first games

Jürgen Klopp says he wants to help spread national pride in Germany as he announced a super-sized first roster as national team coach with an appeal to “reclaim the flag.”

Economy|Europe

Europe's low gas stocks pile on the economic and political pressure

Europe's delay in restocking natural gas storage reserves, combined with near-record prices for diesel and other refined oil products, has added to the

Europe|Health|Interview|World

Narges Mohammadi speaks to CNN from Tehran after temporary prison release: “This is my duty”

Recovering under medical care after her health deteriorated in prison, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi speaks with CNN's Jomana Karadsheh about her new memoir, her years behind bars and why she continues to speak out despite the risks. To avoid further retribution from the Iranian regime, the interview focuses on her book and personal experiences rather than recent events in Iran.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints acting prosecutor general, decree shows

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general, a presidential decree showed on Thursday.

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Germany's IMK institute more than doubles economic growth forecast for 2026

Germany's IMK economic institute on Thursday more than doubled its growth forecast for this year, citing stronger-than-expected exports in the first half

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EU seeks China curbs on hybrid car exports to avert trade row, FT reports

The European Union has asked China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of efforts to prevent a trade war, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

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Germany's east-west divide shifts from jobs to wealth

The economy of the former East Germany has transformed since the defunct communist state reunited with the vastly wealthier West Germany in 1990, but more

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Romanian border residents fear fallout as frequency of drone alerts rises

Romanian residents near the Ukraine border are living in fear due to Russian drone strikes

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Fed lifts the hawkish bar for BoE

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Turns out the guy Trump hired to cut interest rates just raised them instead.

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ICE agent charged with assault, lying about shooting, jailed in Minnesota

A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday

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Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people

Indonesian rescuers plan to try to right a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea last weekend as persistent strong currents and big waves prevent them from making

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Impoverished by war in Iran, Afghan migrants return to Taliban rule

Mohammad Saeed had just turned 18 when he fled to Iran with his parents and

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member

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A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years

A European Union-backed court has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia

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Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise

An Argentine judge has ordered British and Israeli companies to stop developing an oilfield off the British-controlled Falkland Islands

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Trump says Canada becoming ‘associate member’ of EU could be a ‘hostile act’

Trump says Canada becoming ‘associate member’ of EU could be a ‘hostile act’

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Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition

Canada, seeking to diversify its defense ties away from the United States, has formally applied to join the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force military coalition, Prime

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US House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

The U.S.

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King Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana's brother

Britain's King Charles took the unusual step on Wednesday of responding to criticism by the brother of his late first wife Diana, saying via a spokesperson that grief could

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Large crowd demands justice for assassinated Malta journalist

A large crowd marched through Malta's capital on Wednesday, demanding justice for assassinated anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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74-year-old injured in road rage attack. Flock cameras may have helped investigation, police say.

74-year-old injured in road rage attack. Flock cameras may have helped investigation, police say.

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Utah vet accidentally euthanizes beloved dog, family claims

Utah vet accidentally euthanizes beloved dog, family claims