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Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly

Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video
Business|Political|Travel|World

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

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Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that a delegation headed by security council secretary Rustem Umerov was on its way to the United States

Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe

Police in Azerbaijan conducted a search on Saturday at the home of Ali Karimli, the leader of one of the country's main opposition parties, amid a widening probe into a

Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest

A confident far-right Alternative for Germany has set up its new youth organization as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, Macron's office said, as the Ukrainian leader finds himself in the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term

Tunisian police arrested prominent opposition figure Chaima Issa at a protest in the capital Tunis on Saturday to enforce a 20-year prison sentence, her

Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term
Health|Political|World

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday.

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack?

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How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack?
Political|US

Republican US Representative Nehls says he won't seek reelection

Republican U.S. Representative Troy Nehls announced on Saturday that he would not seek reelection for another term in Congress.

Republican US Representative Nehls says he won't seek reelection
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat

Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that Russian drones had entered the country's airspace, posing a threat to aviation, in the third such incident in nine days.

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'

The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian opposition figure arrested over alleged arson attempt at Tbilisi court

Georgian authorities have detained a prominent opposition figure Alexander Elisashvili on suspicion of attempting to set fire to the Tbilisi City Court office building

Georgian opposition figure arrested over alleged arson attempt at Tbilisi court
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country's airspace

Venezuela condemned U.S. President Trump's assertion that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed, a government statement said on Saturday.

Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country's airspace
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Trump's pardon of ex-Honduran president Hernández injects wild card into election

Hondurans are buzzing about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent involvement in their presidential election

Trump's pardon of ex-Honduran president Hernández injects wild card into election
Crime|Political|US|World

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies

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US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies
Africa|Political|World

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville

Guinea-Bissau's ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville on Saturday, days after the military seized power, a source close

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the Air Force's role in exercising nuclear war deterrence as he celebrated the Air Force's 80th anniversary along

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary
Crime|Political|World

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, emphasizing Christian unity during his trip to Turkey

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul
Crime|Political|US

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Lebanon’s political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention

Poll workers have begun tallying Hondurans’ votes as the country moves to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race with an endorsement of one candidate and announced he would pardon a former president

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention
Europe|Political|World

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns

Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media

You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's allies were trounced in a regional election, results showed on Sunday, a grim first electoral test for the leader after three

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls
Asia|Health|Political|World

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in "very critical" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands
Business|Economy|Political|World

Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says

Operations restarted at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, with the transmission of gas to power stations starting at 2:00 a.m.

Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says
Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Reeves says she did not mislead public on the budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Sunday denied she misled the public over official forecasts ahead of this month's budget, saying she had been honest

UK's Reeves says she did not mislead public on the budget
Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel
Crime|Political|World

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he was naming Ukraine's former ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment.

Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial,

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
Crime|Political|US

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill

How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill

How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax

Swiss voters have decisively rejected a call to require women to do national service in the military, civil protection teams or other forms as men must do already

Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says

Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation
Election|Finance|Political|World

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election

Allies of Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov swept the board in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, cementing his

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election
MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials held what both sides called productive talks on Sunday about a Russia peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal
Crime|Political|World

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says

U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says
Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict

Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must

Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump's pardon promise offers yet another life to Honduras' imprisoned ex-president

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, once a U.S. ally in the war on drugs, is on the verge of being pardoned by President Donald Trump

Trump's pardon promise offers yet another life to Honduras' imprisoned ex-president
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Business|Political|US|World

More work needed to reach Ukraine peace deal after 'productive' talks in Florida, Rubio says

A meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Florida on Sunday was "very productive," U.S.

More work needed to reach Ukraine peace deal after 'productive' talks in Florida, Rubio says
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot

President Donald Trump says he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong leader says fire investigation 'must uncover the truth' and promises construction reforms

Hong Kong is setting up an independent committee to investigate a deadly fire that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people

Hong Kong leader says fire investigation 'must uncover the truth' and promises construction reforms
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes

Venezuela's National Assembly will form a special commission to investigate U.S.

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes
Crime|Election|Political|World

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
Political|US|World

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

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Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results

Donald Trump’s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

Revenues at China's giant military firms fell last year as corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement, according to a study released on Monday

China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat

Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat

Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Deadly fire raises fears about safety elsewhere in Hong Kong's high-rise skyline

Uncomfortable questions are being raised over who is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades

Deadly fire raises fears about safety elsewhere in Hong Kong's high-rise skyline
Europe|Political|US|World

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal

Ukrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Americas|Election|Political|World

Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote tallies

With votes from about 57% of polling places counted in Honduras, preliminary and partial results showed conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading the presidential contest early Monday and the governing party trailing

Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote tallies
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map

Republicans in Indiana's House of Representatives have introduced a new congressional map that could net the GOP two more U.S. House seats, sweeping all nine of the state's seats

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map
Election|Political|World

Conservative Asfura leads Honduras presidential elections, preliminary results show

Nasry Asfura, the Conservative National Party candidate backed by U.S.

Conservative Asfura leads Honduras presidential elections, preliminary results show
Asia|Crime|Political|World

At trial of South Korea's Unification Church head, prosecutors allege luxury bribes

The trial of the head of South Korea's Unification Church started on Monday, with prosecutors portraying Han Hak-ja as keen to exert political influence and

At trial of South Korea's Unification Church head, prosecutors allege luxury bribes
Crime|Political|US|World

Man hurled Molotov cocktails at federal building in LA and yelled insults about ICE, officials say

Authorities say a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at the Los Angeles Federal Building

Man hurled Molotov cocktails at federal building in LA and yelled insults about ICE, officials say
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia to overhaul defence bureaucracy to improve spending, delivery, says minister

Australia will reorganise its defence department, forming a Defence Delivery Agency and appointing a national armaments director to improve defence spending and delivery,

Australia to overhaul defence bureaucracy to improve spending, delivery, says minister
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years for corruption involving a government land project

Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption
Crime|Political|US|World

GOP-led committees plans probe into boat strike killings

Both House and Senate committees are planning to initiate swift investigations into suspected drug smuggling boat strikes, reflecting bipartisan concern about US military actions off the coast of Venezuela.

GOP-led committees plans probe into boat strike killings
Europe|Political|Travel|World

The Latest: Pope Leo celebrates Lebanon's interfaith coexistence as he visits holy sites

Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims

The Latest: Pope Leo celebrates Lebanon's interfaith coexistence as he visits holy sites
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent

Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance

Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
Business|Crime|Political|World

UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq handed jail sentence in absentia in Bangladesh graft case

A Bangladesh court sentenced British lawmaker and former minister Tulip Siddiq in absentia to two years in jail on Monday in a corruption

UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq handed jail sentence in absentia in Bangladesh graft case
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK lawmaker Siddiq calls Bangladeshi prison sentence 'flawed and farcical'

British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq said a Bangladeshi court process which has sentenced her in absentia to two years in prison was "flawed and farcical" and said the verdict

UK lawmaker Siddiq calls Bangladeshi prison sentence 'flawed and farcical'
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduras presidential election on knife's edge with Asfura and Nasralla tied

Honduran presidential candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla were practically tied in the latest vote count on Monday, with both holding just under 40% of the

Honduras presidential election on knife's edge with Asfura and Nasralla tied
Crime|Health|Political|World

Sons of Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety

The sons of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing "

Sons of Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea special prosecutor indicts Seoul mayor for violating political funding law

A South Korean special prosecutor has indicted Seoul's mayor, Oh Se-hoon, for violating political funding laws in connection with a scandal involving a power

South Korea special prosecutor indicts Seoul mayor for violating political funding law
Crime|Economy|Political|World

St. Lucia's Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority

St.

St. Lucia's Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority
Americas|Europe|Interview|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels

Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands

Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited

OSCE election observers said on Monday that a weekend parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan had been efficiently run, but stifled by a restrictive campaign

OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias

Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau's opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital Bissau following a military coup, the Nigerian

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments

Norway's Labour government failed to win backing for its 2026 draft budget by an end-November deadline but talks will resume in parliament

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will pay his first official visit to Ireland on Tuesday, the government said in a statement.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar

Deaths and injuries from landmines and unexploded ordnance hit a four-year high in 2024, driven by conflicts in Syria and Myanmar, a new report showed

Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget

UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Political|US|Videos

Suspended FEMA workers who criticized Trump administration got their jobs back — until DHS leaders found out

Suspended FEMA workers who criticized Trump administration got their jobs back — until DHS leaders found out

Suspended FEMA workers who criticized Trump administration got their jobs back — until DHS leaders found out
Crime|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu appears in court after pardon request backed by Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption

Israel's Netanyahu appears in court after pardon request backed by Trump
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC chief says US sanctions won't change court's handling of cases

The president of the International Criminal Court said on Monday U.S. sanctions imposed on senior court officials disrupt their personal lives but vowed the institution

ICC chief says US sanctions won't change court's handling of cases
Europe|Political|World

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory

Russia said on Monday that remarks by NATO's most senior military officer that the U.S.-led military alliance could consider a "pre-emptive strike" to be extremely

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory
Business|Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu's corruption trial divides Israeli public

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial.

Netanyahu's corruption trial divides Israeli public
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

European leaders rallied to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday after U.S.-Ukrainian talks to revise

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
Asia|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is facing mounting criticism over his government’s slow response to deadly

Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace

Pope Leo gathered leaders of Lebanon's religious communities next to the old frontline of the country's sectarian civil war on Monday and urged peaceful

Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says

Four people were killed and 40 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the eastern-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Monday, Ukrainian officials said.

Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon

The wife of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández says he has been released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump and Usha Vance, who is married to the vice president, helped military spouses assemble care packages and write holiday cards for deployed service members during an American Red Cross event at a U

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas

Authorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Alina Habba has been disqualified from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
Business|Election|Political|World

What to expect in Jersey City’s mayoral runoff election

Voters in New Jersey’s second-largest city will get another chance to elect a new mayor Tuesday in a runoff election

What to expect in Jersey City’s mayoral runoff election
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

IAG's Iberia extends flight Venezuela suspension through December

Spanish carrier Iberia on Monday extended the suspension of its flights to Venezuela until December 31, citing a recommendation from Spain's aviation safety agency AESA, as

IAG's Iberia extends flight Venezuela suspension through December
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijani opposition leader placed in pre-trial detention over alleged coup attempt

A court in Azerbaijan on Monday ordered a key opposition figure to be held in pre-trial detention until mid-February following his arrest on charges of plotting to overthrow

Azerbaijani opposition leader placed in pre-trial detention over alleged coup attempt
Crime|Political|US|World

Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and assault charges

Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race

A Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

A recent Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has been declared over by health officials, after no new cases were reported for 45 days

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths
Business|Economy|Political|World

Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets

Top Russian banker Andrei Kostin said that Moscow would retaliate if the European Union used frozen Russian sovereign assets for a loan to Ukraine, and said

Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets
Crime|Health|Political

'Iryna's Law' attempts to bring back death penalty in NC

'Iryna's Law' attempts to bring back death penalty in NC

'Iryna's Law' attempts to bring back death penalty in NC
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

'We need to make a change today': Prayer vigil held in Stockton after mass shooting

'We need to make a change today': Prayer vigil held in Stockton after mass shooting

'We need to make a change today': Prayer vigil held in Stockton after mass shooting
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The Latest: US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday over a peace plan to end the war with Ukraine

The Latest: US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow
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Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says

U.S.

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says
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US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth

The U.S. on Monday assumed the 12-month presidency of the Group of 20 major economies amid a bitter feud with outgoing president South

US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea

Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable
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UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget

The head of Britain's fiscal watchdog resigned on Monday after the agency last week inadvertently released key details of the government's

UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget
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Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump held talks on Monday with top advisers to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela, among other topics, a senior U.S. official said.

Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
Political|Travel|US|World

Trump says he plans to overhaul Dulles airport outside Washington

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration intends to overhaul federally owned Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the

Trump says he plans to overhaul Dulles airport outside Washington
Health|Political|Science|World

US vaccine committee's hepatitis B changes would be most consequential yet

Robert F.

US vaccine committee's hepatitis B changes would be most consequential yet
Crime|Political|US|World

White House defends US attack on boat from Venezuela as lawful

The White House on Monday defended a U.S. admiral's decision to conduct multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in

White House defends US attack on boat from Venezuela as lawful
Health|Political|Science

White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that a recent MRI conducted on President Donald Trump was preventative in nature and revealed that he was in

White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health
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Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, the White House said.

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday
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Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating Shein, to determine whether the fast fashion retailer violated state law related to unethical

Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
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Libyan war crimes suspect transferred from Germany to The Hague, ICC says

A Libyan war crimes suspect was transferred from Germany to The Hague and put into the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the ICC said on Monday.

Libyan war crimes suspect transferred from Germany to The Hague, ICC says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Venezuela's Maduro swears "absolute loyalty" to Venezuelan people

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he swears "absolute loyalty" to the Venezuelan people, amid mounting tensions with the administration of U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro swears "absolute loyalty" to Venezuelan people
Crime|Political|US

Appeals court rules Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney

A federal appeals court ruled Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, is serving unlawfully as US attorney for New Jersey. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

Appeals court rules Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney
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Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with emailed bomb threats from an email address alleging the “2020 election was rigged.”

Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats
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White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

The White House says a Navy admiral ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and insists the September attack that has come under bipartisan scrutiny was lawful

White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
Europe|Political|World

Balloon incursions are ‘hybrid attack’ on Lithuania’s airspace, EU says as it summons Belarusian representative

Balloon incursions are ‘hybrid attack’ on Lithuania’s airspace, EU says as it summons Belarusian representative

Balloon incursions are ‘hybrid attack’ on Lithuania’s airspace, EU says as it summons Belarusian representative
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Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending

Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the

Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition

The surviving National Guardsman shot by a gunman last week near the White House gave medical personnel a thumbs up when asked if he could hear them and also wiggled

Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition
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Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week
Health|Political|World

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday that it seized full control of Babanusa, a transport junction in the country's oil-producing south, though its

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Putin: Capture of Pokrovsk will enable military to advance further

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the capture of the key Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk would enable the military to proceed with its tasks in its offensive operations in Ukraine,

Russia's Putin: Capture of Pokrovsk will enable military to advance further
Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Some US Republicans demand answers on Venezuela strikes

Some congressional Republicans expressed concern about U.S. military actions off Venezuela's coast and joined Democrats in pledging to look into

Some US Republicans demand answers on Venezuela strikes
Election|Political|US

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

President Donald Trump and top Republicans are making a last-ditch push to prevent embarrassment in a hotly contested Tennessee special election for Congress

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
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Shooting of National Guard members prompts flurry of US immigration restrictions

The Trump administration has announced new immigration restrictions following the shooting of two National Guard members by a suspect who is an Afghan national

Shooting of National Guard members prompts flurry of US immigration restrictions
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Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
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Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks
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Treasury investigating tax fraud allegations in Minnesota, Bessent says

The U.S.

Treasury investigating tax fraud allegations in Minnesota, Bessent says
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US threatens to withhold $30.4 million from Minnesota over foreign truck-driver licenses

The U.S.

US threatens to withhold $30.4 million from Minnesota over foreign truck-driver licenses
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New Zealand's new central bank head says low inflation remains key mandate

New Zealand's new central bank governor said on Tuesday the bank's top priority would remain keeping inflation low and stable while

New Zealand's new central bank head says low inflation remains key mandate
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UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday formally proposed slashing the core U.N. budget for next year by $577 million and

UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police

Thousands of people rallied in the Bulgarian capital Sofia and several other cities on Monday, protesting against the 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police
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Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?

Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?

Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Dominican Republic's anti-drug deal with US to run through April, president says

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader said on Monday that a temporary agreement allowing U.S. personnel access to restricted airport areas for counter-narcotics

Dominican Republic's anti-drug deal with US to run through April, president says
Crime|Political|US

US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say

The U.S.

US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader, sources say

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is running out of options to step down and leave his country under U.S.-guaranteed safe

Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader, sources say
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Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US

Canada has joined a major European Union defense fund

Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth says he stands by 'combat decisions' Admiral has made; Senate Democrat: Hegseth 'shifting the blame'

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy talks to CNN's Erin Burnett about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorizing Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley to make a second strike on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela.

Hegseth says he stands by 'combat decisions' Admiral has made; Senate Democrat: Hegseth 'shifting the blame'
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Rep. Mike Turner explains what concerns him about boat strikes

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to Republican Congressman Mike Turner of the Armed Services Committee about the U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats from Venezuela and whether the strikes were illegal.

Rep. Mike Turner explains what concerns him about boat strikes
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers demand audio and video of boat attack as follow-up strike raises concern on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers demand audio and video of boat attack as follow-up strike raises concern on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers demand audio and video of boat attack as follow-up strike raises concern on Capitol Hill
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Japan finance minister says no divergence with BOJ on economic assessment

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she sees no gap between the government and the Bank of Japan on their assessment of the economy, after the central

Japan finance minister says no divergence with BOJ on economic assessment
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China this week for his fourth state visit, as Europe seeks to balance economic and security threats from

Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance
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Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

CNN's Harry Enten explains the "frustrating, provocative, or offensive" word of the year and how its use has tripled in 2025.

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades and

Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156
Asia|Political|World

No room for compromise on Taiwan's security, president tells reservists

There is no room for compromise when it comes to Taiwan's security, while freedom and democracy are foundational values that have nothing to do with

No room for compromise on Taiwan's security, president tells reservists
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Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV has prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, urging justice for the 218 victims

Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

Pope Leo XIV has offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he wrapped up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon

The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port
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Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation

The Supreme Court seemed likely on Tuesday to side with a faith-based pregnancy center challenging an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions

Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation
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Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children

Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in

Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call

U.S.

Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call
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Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S.

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
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Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes

Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Settler outposts spread among West Bank villages and fuel fear of more attacks

Palestinians in the West Bank are living in fear of more attacks by armed Israeli settlers

Settler outposts spread among West Bank villages and fuel fear of more attacks
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Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip

Pope Leo bade farewell to Lebanon on Tuesday with a fervent appeal to leaders across the Middle East to listen to their people's cries

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe

However Donald Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine pans out, Europe fears the prospect of a deal – sooner or later – that will not punish or weaken

Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe
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Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds
Americas|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion

U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump’s assertion to consider the country’s airspace closed

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion
Business|Education|Health|Political

Supreme Court skeptical of New Jersey’s subpoena of faith-based pregnancy centers

Supreme Court skeptical of New Jersey’s subpoena of faith-based pregnancy centers

Supreme Court skeptical of New Jersey’s subpoena of faith-based pregnancy centers
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghan Taliban vow border cooperation after Tajikistan says attacks killed five Chinese

Afghanistan's Taliban administration said it assured neighbouring Tajikistan on Tuesday it was ready to tighten border security and conduct joint investigations, after attacks

Afghan Taliban vow border cooperation after Tajikistan says attacks killed five Chinese
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China's military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said China is more frequently projecting military power further into the Pacific, in a speech highlighting the challenges Australia

China's military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia
Election|Political

Jersey City voters will decide on former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback attempt

Jersey City voters will decide on former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback attempt

Jersey City voters will decide on former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback attempt
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Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev will meet U.S. special representative Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, sources close to U.S.-Russia talks told Reuters.

Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say
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Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year
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Kremlin says decline in India's imports of Russian oil may be temporary

India's imports of Russian oil may decline for only "a brief period" as Moscow plans to boost supplies, using sophisticated technology to avert the impact

Kremlin says decline in India's imports of Russian oil may be temporary
Europe|Political|World

Italy to postpone decree on military aid to Ukraine, sources say

Italy's government is set to delay the approval of a decree that would allow Rome to prolong military supplies to Ukraine into next year, sources close to the

Italy to postpone decree on military aid to Ukraine, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Geneva document 'refined' after US peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators had "refined" a framework peace agreement developed in Geneva during their recent

Zelenskiy says Geneva document 'refined' after US peace talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party narrowed the gap on opposition rival Tisza in November, an opinion poll showed on

Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Data supports current US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for change

An independent review released on Tuesday by vaccine experts of more than 400 studies and reports found that long-standing U.S. policy of giving the

Data supports current US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for change
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Injured National Guard member remains in serious condition, but shows ‘positive’ signs

Injured National Guard member remains in serious condition, but shows ‘positive’ signs

Injured National Guard member remains in serious condition, but shows ‘positive’ signs
Europe|Political|World

No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says

NATO Chief Mark Rutte repeated on Tuesday that the consensus needed for Ukraine to join the alliance is not there at the moment.

No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says
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What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?

U.S.

What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?
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Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats

President Donald Trump, who has cast himself as a relentless foe of illegal drugs, pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats
Africa|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau cannot complete presidential election, commission says

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission said on Tuesday it was unable to complete the November 23 presidential election process after armed men seized ballots and vote tallies

Guinea-Bissau cannot complete presidential election, commission says
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Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says

Switzerland may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, a top Swiss trade negotiator was quoted as saying on Tuesday after the country reached a tariff deal to get parity with the

Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says
Education|Political|Science

Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician

Ranked choice voting largely avoids the pitfalls of plurality voting, giving voters the power to express their true candidate preferences rather than being strategic.

Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician
Crime|Political|World

Trump formally pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

Trump formally pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

Trump formally pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández
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Baltimore union outraged they were not notified about violent assault on worker until after his death

Baltimore union outraged they were not notified about violent assault on worker until after his death

Baltimore union outraged they were not notified about violent assault on worker until after his death
Crime|Political|Travel|World

First on CNN: DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries following DC shooting

First on CNN: DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries following DC shooting

First on CNN: DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries following DC shooting
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music

U.S. pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday demanded that the White House stop using her music after the Trump administration featured one of her songs on a

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music
Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World

Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail, sister says as family seeks access

Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, is in good physical health but facing isolation and psychological strain, his sister said on Tuesday, after a

Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail, sister says as family seeks access
Americas|Political|World

Venezuela approves migrant repatriation flight from U.S

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has approved a migrant repatriation flight from the United States, Venezuelan authorities said on Tuesday, days after Caracas said comments by U.S

Venezuela approves migrant repatriation flight from U.S
Africa|Asia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn

A Reuters story about Tajikistan holding talks with Russia about helping guard its Afghan border has been withdrawn following a post-publication review showing insufficient

Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn
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OPEC+ members to undergo annual oil capacity audit under new plan, sources say

OPEC+ members will undergo an annual assessment of their oil production capacity starting next year for use in 2027,

OPEC+ members to undergo annual oil capacity audit under new plan, sources say
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu says Syria deal possible, expects buffer zone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday a deal with Syria is possible and he expects Syrian authorities to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to

Israel's Netanyahu says Syria deal possible, expects buffer zone
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says

France's ageing population will drive public spending to pandemic-era highs in coming decades while eroding tax income, the public audit office warned on Tuesday.

France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is citing the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat
Africa|Crime|Election|Political|World

Tanzanian president defends police after hundreds killed in October election protests

Tanzanian president defends police after hundreds killed in October election protests

Tanzanian president defends police after hundreds killed in October election protests
Europe|Political|World

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
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Stefanik and Johnson in public spat over 2016 Russia probe provision, complicating defense bill vote

Stefanik and Johnson in public spat over 2016 Russia probe provision, complicating defense bill vote

Stefanik and Johnson in public spat over 2016 Russia probe provision, complicating defense bill vote
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's Putin says output fall in some sectors not acceptable

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that a fall in output in some sectors of the economy was not acceptable, and a transition to balanced growth remained a goal

Russia's Putin says output fall in some sectors not acceptable
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted

Romania's government sought fast-track parliamentary approval on Tuesday for a bill raising the retirement age for judges and prosecutors and capping their pensions after

Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you

President Vladimir Putin warned European powers on Tuesday that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of

Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you
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Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Tuesday to sever Ukraine's access to the sea in response to drone attacks on tankers of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black

Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
Africa|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels accuse each other of sabotaging peace deals

Democratic Republic of Congo's army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels traded accusations of ceasefire violations on Tuesday, two days before the White House is set to host the signing of

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels accuse each other of sabotaging peace deals
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK police must act urgently to prevent sex crimes against women, says report

Police in Britain must act urgently to prevent sexual offences against women and girls and have shown a "troubling lack of momentum and ambition", an inquiry into the case of

UK police must act urgently to prevent sex crimes against women, says report
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting
Economy|Political|World

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting
Americas|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|World

Government ends TPS for Haitians: What this means for 300,000 immigrants

Government ends TPS for Haitians: What this means for 300,000 immigrants

Government ends TPS for Haitians: What this means for 300,000 immigrants
Europe|Political|World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denied six-figure compensation payout for leaving Royal Lodge, crown estate says

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denied six-figure compensation payout for leaving Royal Lodge, crown estate says

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denied six-figure compensation payout for leaving Royal Lodge, crown estate says
Crime|Election|Political|US

'I love Tim Keller' hoodies stir confusion on streets

'I love Tim Keller' hoodies stir confusion on streets

'I love Tim Keller' hoodies stir confusion on streets
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Democratic US Sen. Mark Warner launches bid for reelection

Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner has announced he’ll seek reelection in what will be a critical race for a narrowly divided Senate

Democratic US Sen. Mark Warner launches bid for reelection
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration

Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration

Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration
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Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again

U.S.

Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again
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Caribbean gun trafficking tied to hubs in Florida and Georgia, study finds

Organized crime in the Caribbean is being fueled by arms trafficking that can be traced largely to a handful of areas in the U.S. states of Florida and Georgia, a

Caribbean gun trafficking tied to hubs in Florida and Georgia, study finds
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Slovak government's revamp of whistleblower office draws criticism

Slovakia's parliament gave initial approval on Tuesday to dismantle the country's whistleblower protection office and replace it with a new body, a move critics say

Slovak government's revamp of whistleblower office draws criticism
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Zelenskiy says speed of peace talks, US interest cause for some optimism

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he had some optimism around peace efforts due to the speed of the process and the United States' interest in finding a

Zelenskiy says speed of peace talks, US interest cause for some optimism
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White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say

The Trump administration is set to propose a significant rollback of fuel economy standards finalized by former President Joe Biden last year, its

White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say
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Tunisia arrests prominent opponent Hammami to enforce 5-year jail term

Police arrested prominent Tunisian opposition figure Ayachi Hammami at his home on Tuesday to enforce a five-year prison term on a conviction for conspiracy

Tunisia arrests prominent opponent Hammami to enforce 5-year jail term
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Venezuela rejects sale of Citgo's parent, vice president says

Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday the South American country rejects the 'fraudulent' and 'forced' sale of the parent company of refiner

Venezuela rejects sale of Citgo's parent, vice president says
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Poor states hosting refugees could start shutting borders, warns NGO

Developing countries which host most of the world's refugees could close their borders if Western states persist with aid cuts, the head of the Danish Refugee

Poor states hosting refugees could start shutting borders, warns NGO
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German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test

Conservative legislators in Germany voted by a large majority in favour of a contested pension reform package in what had been billed as a trial ballot ahead

German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test
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Two children were gathering firewood for their father. They were killed by an Israeli drone

Two children were gathering firewood for their father. They were killed by an Israeli drone

Two children were gathering firewood for their father. They were killed by an Israeli drone
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Accused National Guard shooter held without bond after pleading not guilty to murder and assault charges from hospital bed

Accused National Guard shooter held without bond after pleading not guilty to murder and assault charges from hospital bed

Accused National Guard shooter held without bond after pleading not guilty to murder and assault charges from hospital bed
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Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment

A key figure in the Trump administration's now-dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to bar

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment
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US to announce ‘bridge payment’ for farmers next week, Rollins says

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will announce a “bridge payment” for

US to announce ‘bridge payment’ for farmers next week, Rollins says
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Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition
Europe|Political|World

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israeli forces killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood.”

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Germany says Trump should invite South Africa to G20 summit

Germany said on Thursday that it would seek to persuade Donald Trump to reverse his decision to exclude

Germany says Trump should invite South Africa to G20 summit
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Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the U.S. after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban
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Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump

The Trump administration on Thursday blamed Biden-era vetting failures for the admission of an Afghan immigrant suspected of shooting two

Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet this week to discuss formula for peace, security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are to meet this week to work out a formula discussed at talks in Geneva to bring peace and

Zelenskiy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet this week to discuss formula for peace, security
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Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion

Peru's judiciary on Thursday sentenced former leftist President Pedro Castillo to 11.5 years in prison for rebellion and conspiracy against the state at the end of 2022, when he

Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over  11 years in prison for rebellion
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Trump administration to carry out sweeping immigration review after National Guard shooting

U.S.

Trump administration to carry out sweeping immigration review after National Guard shooting
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Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors on the USS Gerald R.

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region
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Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sentenced for conspiracy

Peru’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11.5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit a rebellion in 2022, when he tried to dissolve the Congress as lawmakers prepared to impeach him

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sentenced for conspiracy
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Two National Guard members were tasked with serving the nation. One is dead as the other fights for his life after shooting

Two National Guard members were tasked with serving the nation. One is dead as the other fights for his life after shooting

Two National Guard members were tasked with serving the nation. One is dead as the other fights for his life after shooting
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Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre

Moldova's Parliament voted on Thursday to close a Russian cultural centre, a new bid to reduce Moscow's influence in the country a day after Russia's ambassador was

Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre
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US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
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Trump says US will soon take action against Venezuelan drug traffickers on land

The U.S. will "very soon" start taking action to stop suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers on land, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Trump says US will soon take action against Venezuelan drug traffickers on land
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Mexican Attorney General Gertz resigns

Mexico's Senate on Thursday approved the resignation of Attorney General Alejandro Gertz.

Mexican Attorney General Gertz resigns
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Trump says one National Guard member has died

Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members shot in Washington on Wednesday, has died, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Trump says one National Guard member has died
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Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta have agreed to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney’s inner circle

Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban
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Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128, more arrests made

Hong Kong's anti-graft body on Friday said it had arrested eight people in connection with a fire that ripped through a high-rise apartment complex

Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128, more arrests made
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ICC judges reject request to release Duterte from custody

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is to remain in detention at the International Criminal Court

ICC judges reject request to release Duterte from custody
Political|World

Trump has pledged to help end the fighting in Sudan. Will it be enough?

Trump has pledged to help end the fighting in Sudan. Will it be enough?

Trump has pledged to help end the fighting in Sudan. Will it be enough?
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status

Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries
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Pope joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity

Pope Leo XIV has joined Orthodox patriarchs and ecumenical leaders in Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea

Pope joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity
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Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at Kremlin talks with Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the Kremlin

Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at Kremlin talks with Putin
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S. The resignation on Friday came hours after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators

Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
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Zelensky’s top aide and key peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid of his home

Zelensky’s top aide and key peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid of his home

Zelensky’s top aide and key peace negotiator resigns after anti-corruption raid of his home
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Israeli forces kill at least 13 people in southern Syria raid, officials and residents say

Israeli forces have raided a village in southern Syria, killing at least 13 people, according to Syrian officials

Israeli forces kill at least 13 people in southern Syria raid, officials and residents say
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack

U.S.

Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack
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Ukraine's top peace negotiator quits after raid by anti-graft police

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak, a close ally who has headed Ukraine's negotiation team at fraught U.S.-backed peace talks, quit

Ukraine's top peace negotiator quits after raid by anti-graft police
Business|Economy|Political|World

Credit rating agencies give cautious thumbs up to UK budget

The "big three" credit rating agencies have given a cautious thumbs up to Britain's budget this week, regarding it as an ongoing push for fiscal consolidation by the

Credit rating agencies give cautious thumbs up to UK budget
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Israeli raid in southern Syrian village kills 13, Syrian state media reports

Thirteen people were killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria on Friday, Syrian state media reported, with Damascus accusing Israel of a "criminal attack" in a village

Israeli raid in southern Syrian village kills 13, Syrian state media reports
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Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine could endanger the chances for a

Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests

Bulgaria's government will resubmit to parliament for approval its 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the country adopts the currency on January 1, the prime minister

Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests
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Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalised a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus

Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia rejects US 'poison pill' clauses in trade deal talks, FT reports

Indonesia is resisting U.S. efforts to include "poison pill" clauses in a reciprocal tariff trade deal, challenging Washington's push to curb China's influence in Southeast Asia, the

Indonesia rejects US 'poison pill' clauses in trade deal talks, FT reports
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German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday became the first German head of state to visit Guernica, the Basque town devastated by a Nazi air raid during

German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing
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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

U.S.

Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
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Zelenskiy's 'man for all seasons' resigns amid Ukraine corruption probe

Ask Ukrainians who the country's most powerful figure was after the president, and many would say Andriy Yermak, his chief of staff and a key negotiator during four

Zelenskiy's 'man for all seasons' resigns amid Ukraine corruption probe
Crime|Political|World

Malaysia detains former senior aide to PM in bribery probe

Malaysia's anti-graft agency on Friday detained a former senior aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for further investigation amid bribery allegations. 

Malaysia detains former senior aide to PM in bribery probe
Crime|Economy|Political|World

In remote Venezuelan state, more surveillance follows US boat strikes

U.S. bombings of alleged drug boats have led to stepped-up surveillance by authorities in Venezuela's remote northeastern state of Sucre, with increased patrols by security agencies and

In remote Venezuelan state, more surveillance follows US boat strikes
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US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say

The U.S.

US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin to discuss 'privileged partnership' with Modi on India visit next week

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss all aspects of their countries' "privileged strategic partnership" when Putin visits New Delhi

Putin to discuss 'privileged partnership' with Modi on India visit next week
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Philippine's detained ex-leader Duterte loses appeal

The International Criminal Court ruled on Friday that the Philippines' 80-year-old former President Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a

Philippine's detained ex-leader Duterte loses appeal
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Showdown with Mexican billionaire Salinas tests Sheinbaum's power

Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of Mexico's wealthiest tycoons, commands an empire that stretches from banking to media, and casts himself as an anti-corruption

Showdown with Mexican billionaire Salinas tests Sheinbaum's power
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian defence minister resigns after admitting lying in his resume

Romanian Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu resigned on Friday after admitting he had lied about his studies in his resume, saying he did not want his personal "mistakes" to distract

Romanian defence minister resigns after admitting lying in his resume
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India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says

India expects to secure a trade deal with the United States before the end of this year as most issues have been resolved, New Delhi's trade secretary said on Friday.

India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says
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UN says Israeli forces' killing of two West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'

The United Nations said on Friday that the killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank by Israeli security forces the previous day appeared to be a "summary execution."

UN says Israeli forces' killing of two West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'
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Russia fails to win back seat on UN shipping agency's council

Russia failed on Friday to win enough votes to rejoin the U.N. shipping agency's governing council despite urging countries to back its nomination for a seat it lost

Russia fails to win back seat on UN shipping agency's council
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Zuma's daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to

Zuma's daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations
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Britain says talks to join EU defence fund have broken down

Britain said on Friday that talks to join the European Union's defence fund SAFE have broken down, in a setback for a much-vaunted post-

Britain says talks to join EU defence fund have broken down
Europe|Political|US|World

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack

U.N. agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Germany's Merz to visit Israel, meet PM Netanyahu

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Israel on December 6 and 7 for his first official visit since taking office, a German government spokesperson said on Friday.

Germany's Merz to visit Israel, meet PM Netanyahu
Europe|Political|World

Poll shows far‑right leader and independent admiral tied in race for Portugal's presidency

Far-right leader Andre Ventura and a former navy admiral running as an independent are neck-and-neck in voter intentions for Portugal's January presidential

Poll shows far‑right leader and independent admiral tied in race for Portugal's presidency
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption

Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption

Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism

Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism

Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism
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German parliament passes debt-heavy 2026 budget

Germany's parliament on Friday passed the budget for 2026 with over 180 billion euros ($208 billion) in new debt, outlining how Berlin will use its financial firepower to revive the

German parliament passes debt-heavy 2026 budget
Crime|Political|US|World

Man suspected of killing National Guard member to face murder charges, US attorney says

The U.S. Department of Justice is upgrading charges for the Afghan man suspected of shooting and killing a National Guard member and wounding another to first degree murder, U.S.

Man suspected of killing National Guard member to face murder charges, US attorney says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died

President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the shooter who had worked with the CIA in his native country a “savage monster.”

Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
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Trump says he’s decided on his pick for Fed chair. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump says he’s decided on his pick for Fed chair. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump says he’s decided on his pick for Fed chair. Here’s who’s who on the short list
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions

The charges against the man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions
Crime|Political|US|World

US: Immigration requests for Afghans ‘stopped indefinitely’

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot near the White House are in critical condition, officials said today. President Donald Trump said that US authorities believe the shooter is from Afghanistan and came to the United States in 2021.David Sanger joins Elex Michaelson to discuss.

US: Immigration requests for Afghans ‘stopped indefinitely’
Crime|Political|US|World

DHS: Two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC

Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

DHS: Two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Crime|Political|World

An Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA named as suspect in DC National Guard shooting. Here’s what we know

An Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA named as suspect in DC National Guard shooting. Here’s what we know

An Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA named as suspect in DC National Guard shooting. Here’s what we know
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil seeks US cooperation in money-laundering probe

Brazil will seek U.S. cooperation in fighting organized crime in its fuel sector, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday, after a police

Brazil seeks US cooperation in money-laundering probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices settle up in low volume on US holiday; Russia-Ukraine talks in focus

Oil prices rose on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood that talks to end the war in Ukraine will yield an agreement, with

Oil prices settle up in low volume on US holiday; Russia-Ukraine talks in focus
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Couple carries on late son's legacy of public service

Couple carries on late son's legacy of public service

Couple carries on late son's legacy of public service
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president

Tunisia freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, on Thursday after a year and a half in prison and she said she hoped her release

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city

A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people with almost 300 missing poses

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets

Ukraine still has a critical need for external financing, officials said on Thursday, issuing a fresh appeal for the EU to approve a loan backed by frozen Russian

Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets
Crime|Political|US|World

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint

A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint