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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers, That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela

December 04, 2025
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Police video shows Luigi Mangione said he didn't want to talk. They kept asking questions

Minutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk

December 04, 2025
Police video shows Luigi Mangione said he didn't want to talk. They kept asking questions
Crime|Political|US|World

Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is on hold

December 04, 2025
Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court
Crime|Political|US|World

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump

December 04, 2025
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Health|Political|World

Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights

A Missouri appeals court panel has ordered new wording for a ballot measure seeking to roll back abortion rights in the state

December 04, 2025
Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest

December 04, 2025
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

Rank-and-file Republicans in the House are increasingly going public with anger towards their leadership

December 04, 2025
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
Crime|Political|US|World

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana

December 04, 2025
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?
Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now

Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now

December 04, 2025
Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now
Business|Political

Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom amid clashes over project

Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom amid clashes over project

December 04, 2025
Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom amid clashes over project
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

President Donald Trump has added a new architectural firm to his $300 million ballroom construction project at the White House

December 04, 2025
White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

Congress flails on health care as Obamacare deadline looms

Congress flails on health care as Obamacare deadline looms

December 04, 2025
Congress flails on health care as Obamacare deadline looms
Europe|Political|World

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin

December 04, 2025
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses

The FBI has arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack

December 04, 2025
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

December 04, 2025
Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is staying in California

December 04, 2025
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas
Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

December 04, 2025
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

December 04, 2025
Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains

Israeli and Thai officials say remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of a Thai agricultural worker killed during the attack that started the war two years ago

December 04, 2025
A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

Government watchdog launches probe into Bill Pulte over mortgage-fraud referrals

Government watchdog launches probe into Bill Pulte over mortgage-fraud referrals

December 04, 2025
Government watchdog launches probe into Bill Pulte over mortgage-fraud referrals
Economy|Health|Political

Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll

A new survey of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees finds that many are already struggling with the high cost of health care

December 04, 2025
Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political

Man accused of rigging explosive device across road

Man accused of rigging explosive device across road

December 04, 2025
Man accused of rigging explosive device across road
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

December 04, 2025
US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence
Political|Sports|World

Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe

December 04, 2025
Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans
Health|Political|World

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals

December 04, 2025
US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump proposes slashing U.S. fuel economy standards

President Trump says loosening U.S. fuel economy standards will save car buyers $900 up front, but as Paula Newton and Bill Weir discuss, they may face higher costs at the fuel pump.

December 03, 2025
Trump proposes slashing U.S. fuel economy standards
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US

Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US

December 04, 2025
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US
Political

Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination

Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders

December 04, 2025
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans

President Donald Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania next week to highlight his efforts to reduce inflation

December 04, 2025
Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans
Political

Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election

Republican Matt Van Epps of Tennessee has been sworn as the newest House member

December 04, 2025
Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack

Britain has sanctioned Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency and summoned Moscow’s ambassador after an inquiry concluded that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a nerve agent attack on British soil in 2018

December 04, 2025
UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
Crime|Political|US|World

The shooting in DC by an Afghan suspect shouldn't reflect on all Afghanistan, minister says

The foreign minister in Afghanistan's Taliban-run government says that the actions of an Afghan national charged in the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members in Washington last week should not reflect on all the people of Afghanistan

December 04, 2025
The shooting in DC by an Afghan suspect shouldn't reflect on all Afghanistan, minister says
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report. CNN's Zachary Cohen reports.

December 03, 2025
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications

Russian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”

December 04, 2025
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic and bilateral ties

December 04, 2025
Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Americans under 30 are ‘under profound strain’ and deeply mistrust institutions, poll finds

Americans under 30 are ‘under profound strain’ and deeply mistrust institutions, poll finds

December 04, 2025
Americans under 30 are ‘under profound strain’ and deeply mistrust institutions, poll finds
Business|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game

How much did Zohran Mamdani’s old-fashioned ground game contribute to his victory in the New York mayor’s race?

December 04, 2025
Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political

Declaration of Independence’s promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and through 249 years of US history

Americans have looked to the Declaration of Independence when they sought to remedy contemporary problems and create new visions for the country’s future.

December 04, 2025
Declaration of Independence’s promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and through 249 years of US history
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research

A new tool lets researchers get a handle on how social media algorithms affect emotions and polarization.

December 04, 2025
Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research
Crime|Political|US

Lawyers for New York attorney general’s office expected in court to seek disqualification of another US attorney

Lawyers for New York attorney general’s office expected in court to seek disqualification of another US attorney

December 04, 2025
Lawyers for New York attorney general’s office expected in court to seek disqualification of another US attorney
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews

A Lithuanian court has convicted the leader of one of the parties in the country’s coalition government for making antisemitic comments and fined him 5,000 euros or about $5,800

December 04, 2025
Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM

Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM

December 04, 2025
Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year’s news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations

December 04, 2025
Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines

Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia

December 04, 2025
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

December 04, 2025
Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

China and France have pledged deeper cooperation to address global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade

December 04, 2025
China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
Crime|Health|Political|US

3 officers and a man have been wounded and a suspect killed in Omaha shootings

Three Omaha police officers have been wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a shooting suspect who was killed

December 03, 2025
3 officers and a man have been wounded and a suspect killed in Omaha shootings
Crime|Political|World

Malaysia charges PM's former aide with receiving bribes

Malaysian authorities on Thursday charged a former top aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with receiving bribes, increasing scrutiny on the premier's pledge to crack

December 04, 2025
Malaysia charges PM's former aide with receiving bribes
Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens

Australia's internet regulator said a teen social media ban would be the first domino to fall in a global push to rein in Big Tech, as Meta's

December 04, 2025
Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-Honduran leader thanks Trump for pardon on US drug trafficking charges

Ex-Honduran leader thanks Trump for pardon on US drug trafficking charges

December 04, 2025
Ex-Honduran leader thanks Trump for pardon on US drug trafficking charges
Business|Education|Political|World

Bangladesh’s Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Thousands in Bangladesh flocked to hear the plans of the students who toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina when they launched a new political party this year,

December 04, 2025
Bangladesh’s Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release

Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernández has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for pardoning him in his first message after leaving prison

December 04, 2025
Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release
Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

December 04, 2025
US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years

December 03, 2025
The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says

China's economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his people and not "territorial expansion", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said

December 04, 2025
China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays

Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla maintained a small lead over Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura

December 03, 2025
Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge

The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats

December 03, 2025
Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge
Political|US|World

The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

December 03, 2025
The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use
Africa|Political|World

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to host the presidents of

December 04, 2025
Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing
Political|Technology|World

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S.

December 03, 2025
Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

December 03, 2025
Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota

December 03, 2025
President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies

President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota's Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country

December 03, 2025
Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry

December 03, 2025
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
Business|Crime|Political

Trump pardons Oak View co-founder Leiweke

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Trump pardons Oak View co-founder Leiweke
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says

The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, U.S.

December 03, 2025
Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?

In heavily Democratic California, one prominent Republican U.S. House member is considering an audacious maneuver — moving to Texas to run for Congress

December 03, 2025
A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Twelve former US FDA commissioners express deep concern about agency's vaccine change

Twelve former U.S.

December 03, 2025
Twelve former US FDA commissioners express deep concern about agency's vaccine change
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'

A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without

December 03, 2025
US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
Business|Political|World

US opens massive $796M consulate in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish ties

The United States has inaugurated a massive new consulate compound in Irbil, the capital of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region

December 03, 2025
US opens massive $796M consulate in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish ties
Business|Economy|Political|US

Bessent under discussion to also lead US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bessent under discussion to also lead US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to

December 03, 2025
Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
Arts|Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration

December 03, 2025
Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new immigration crackdown in New Orleans

December 03, 2025
Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years

Britain’s King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier put on a show of Anglo-Saxon unity Wednesday as their countries expand cooperation to fend off threats to European security, combat climate change and bolster economic growth

December 03, 2025
Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional

December 03, 2025
US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas is thanking President Donald Trump for pardoning him and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case

December 03, 2025
Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar

December 03, 2025
Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico's senate taps Sheinbaum ally for attorney general

The Mexican Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ernestina Godoy, a close ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the country's new attorney general, cementing

December 03, 2025
Mexico's senate taps Sheinbaum ally for attorney general
Crime|Political|World

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel

December 03, 2025
Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel
Americas|Political|Travel|World

Plane from US carrying returned migrants lands in Venezuela, foreign minister says

A plane from the United States carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants landed in Venezuela on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said.

December 03, 2025
Plane from US carrying returned migrants lands in Venezuela, foreign minister says
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Pro-Trump conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor in 2026

Pro-Trump conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor in 2026

December 03, 2025
Pro-Trump conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor in 2026
Health|Political|Science

Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat

Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat

December 03, 2025
Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers

Israel says it launched an airstrike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers

December 03, 2025
Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria

The French government on Wednesday criticized the decision by an Algerian court to uphold a seven-year jail sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes despite its

December 03, 2025
France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria
Crime|Political|US|World

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats

December 03, 2025
Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head

December 03, 2025
‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head
Business|Economy|Finance|Political

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree

President Donald Trump has long praised tariffs as key to increasing wealth in the United States, idealizing Gilded Age policies that preceded the implementation of a modern federal income tax

December 03, 2025
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is embracing his love for travel in his final month in office

December 03, 2025
As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls
Economy|Health|Political|US

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy

December 03, 2025
With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group

December 03, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Publication of Honduran election results again halted, official says

The publication of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election in Honduras has once again been halted, election official Cossette Lopez-Osorio said in a post on X on

December 03, 2025
Publication of Honduran election results again halted, official says
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

December 03, 2025
Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill

Germany's opposition far-left Left party said it would abstain from voting on a contentious pensions package on Friday, likely indirectly securing its passage through

December 03, 2025
Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

December 03, 2025
Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles
Crime|Election|Political|World

Peruvian presidential candidates to get bulletproof vests after gun attacks

Peru's electoral authority will provide bulletproof vests to presidential candidates ahead of April's elections after a spate of attacks on politicians in the

December 03, 2025
Peruvian presidential candidates to get bulletproof vests after gun attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports

Bond investors have expressed concerns to the U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they're different than before

President Donald Trump's decision to knock down the East Wing to build a big ballroom has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House

December 03, 2025
White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they're different than before
Europe|Political|World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough

December 03, 2025
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Crime|Political|World

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes

The scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon has been a long time coming on Capitol Hill

December 03, 2025
Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Push is on in US Congress to impose ban on lawmaker stock trades

A bipartisan coalition in the U.S.

December 03, 2025
Push is on in US Congress to impose ban on lawmaker stock trades
Election|Political|US|World

Projection: Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district.

December 03, 2025
Projection: Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election
Crime|Political|World

US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on alleged affiliates of the Tren de Aragua gang

December 03, 2025
US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang
Crime|Education|Environment|Political|World

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene

December 03, 2025
Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy

The confusion still swirling in Washington over President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear:

December 03, 2025
Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
Political|US|World

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed President Donald Trump and Ukrainian officials after a "thorough, productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir

December 03, 2025
Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political

Trump-CBS lawsuit settlement was 'right decision', says former Paramount chair Shari Redstone

Media mogul Shari Redstone said on Wednesday that Paramount made the "right decision" by agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a

December 03, 2025
Trump-CBS lawsuit settlement was 'right decision', says former Paramount chair Shari Redstone
Crime|Political

Supreme Court may revive First Amendment suit from sidewalk preacher who shouted at concertgoers

Supreme Court may revive First Amendment suit from sidewalk preacher who shouted at concertgoers

December 03, 2025
Supreme Court may revive First Amendment suit from sidewalk preacher who shouted at concertgoers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for a 50-year mortgage floated by President Donald Trump to boost housing

December 03, 2025
Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump

December 03, 2025
House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits

Democrats were more bullish on their chances of recapturing control of the U.S.

December 03, 2025
Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits
Business|Economy|Political|World

Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says

Lebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel

December 03, 2025
Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says
Crime|Political|US|World

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

December 03, 2025
Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys on Tuesday yielded no public breakthrough on a potential Ukraine peace deal, with Kremlin aide

December 03, 2025
Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better

A record 64 nations will be in Friday's World Cup draw as FIFA expands the tournament from 32 to 48 teams

December 03, 2025
The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'

There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in the Gaza Strip and there are "strong reasons to believe"

December 03, 2025
UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bessent plans to push residency requirement for regional Fed bank presidents

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bessent plans to push residency requirement for regional Fed bank presidents
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA

Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for

December 03, 2025
Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and

December 03, 2025
Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces

Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control

December 03, 2025
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Election|Political|US

Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room with new GOP congressman

Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room with new GOP congressman

January 02, 2025
Speaker Johnson’s narrow majority gets a bit more breathing room with new GOP congressman
Political|US|World

Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority

Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant U.S.

December 02, 2025
Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

December 03, 2025
Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to boost EU resilience to threats like rare earth shortages by strengthening trade measures and

December 03, 2025
EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
Economy|Political|World

Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week

Mexico on Wednesday announced it would boost the minimum wage next year and push to trim the country's long work week, the

December 03, 2025
Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week
Asia|Political|World

China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China's position on Tuesday on remarks made by Japan's prime minister regarding Taiwan during talks with his French counterpart in

December 03, 2025
China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approved the 2026 budget on Wednesday, planning to allocate nearly a third of the country's gross domestic product to defence as the war

December 03, 2025
Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Bessent sees more private contributions flowing into 'Trump accounts' for children

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bessent sees more private contributions flowing into 'Trump accounts' for children
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

​​Does scandal sell? Not for Olivia Nuzzi’s book so far

​​Does scandal sell? Not for Olivia Nuzzi’s book so far

December 03, 2025
​​Does scandal sell? Not for Olivia Nuzzi’s book so far
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat

Germany on Wednesday became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow air defence system, built to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles such as

December 03, 2025
Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says it received body from Hamas as it indicates Rafah crossing could open

Israel received a body that Hamas said was one of the last two deceased hostages in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as

December 03, 2025
Israel says it received body from Hamas as it indicates Rafah crossing could open
Business|Political|World

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says

December 03, 2025
Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says
Political|US|World

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

December 03, 2025
Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

December 03, 2025
Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing
Economy|Election|Political|US

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee

December 03, 2025
Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election
Political|World

Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu

Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu

December 03, 2025
Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu
Africa|Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken

December 03, 2025
Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

'Bond that holds us together': Tree of Hope unites families affected by violent crimes

'Bond that holds us together': Tree of Hope unites families affected by violent crimes

December 03, 2025
'Bond that holds us together': Tree of Hope unites families affected by violent crimes
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Libyan war crimes suspect asks International Criminal Court judges for release

A Libyan war crimes suspect who is accused of overseeing a notorious prison, where inmates were routinely tortured and sometimes sexually abused,

December 03, 2025
Libyan war crimes suspect asks International Criminal Court judges for release
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had urged Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal to carry out an urgent renewal of supervisory boards in the defence sector

December 03, 2025
Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show

A French-Russian national detained in France on suspicion of espionage has an extensive network of ties with Kremlin proxies, Reuters has found by

December 03, 2025
Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show
Business|Economy|Political|World

Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal

A clear majority of Swiss residents are critical of a preliminary trade deal struck with Washington, a poll showed on Wednesday, citing elements such as the entry of U.S.

December 03, 2025
Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal
Crime|Political|World

Afghan Taliban minister says US shooting has nothing to do with his people or government

The shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., over which an Afghan immigrant has been charged, has nothing to do with Afghanistan's people or its government,

December 03, 2025
Afghan Taliban minister says US shooting has nothing to do with his people or government
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu's coalition skips parliamentary vote backing Trump's Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition skipped a parliamentary vote on Wednesday endorsing U.S.

December 03, 2025
Netanyahu's coalition skips parliamentary vote backing Trump's Gaza plan
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says

Two-thirds of the member states of NATO have committed to the weapons for Ukraine through the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which has received

December 03, 2025
Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks

Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to a military committee monitoring their ceasefire, top officials from both said on

December 03, 2025
Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|World

Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms

A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on their beliefs rather than their actions.

December 03, 2025
Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Sen. Kelly responds to unearthed Hegseth comments on 'unlawful orders': He's 'unqualified', 'sucking up to this president'

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) responds to CNN KFile exclusive reporting that unearthed past comments from Pete Hegseth saying the military won’t follow unlawful orders, the very same thing Hegseth is threatening to court martial Sen. Kelly over.

December 02, 2025
Sen. Kelly responds to unearthed Hegseth comments on 'unlawful orders': He's 'unqualified', 'sucking up to this president'
Interview|Political

Sen. Kaine on Hegseth: 'Real leaders don't push off responsibility on to their subordinates'

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine joins The Lead.

December 02, 2025
Sen. Kaine on Hegseth: 'Real leaders don't push off responsibility on to their subordinates'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit

Britain's King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain, the

December 03, 2025
King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget.

December 03, 2025
Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit

China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the

December 03, 2025
China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards

Turkey demanded an explanation from Iraqi Kurdish officials after former leader Masoud Barzani arrived in a mainly Kurdish Turkish border region last weekend surrounded by

December 03, 2025
Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says

A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S.

December 03, 2025
Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and two others have been formally accused of procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of

December 03, 2025
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report

A resistance group in Myanmar has reportedly detained a candidate for the election scheduled for later this month

December 03, 2025
Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he expects U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to further cut tariffs on Brazilian products soon, following a

December 03, 2025
Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

December 03, 2025
A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
Asia|Political|World

South Korea parliament hosts 'dark tour' to revisit martial law sites

More than 200 South Koreans joined a tour of the National Assembly on Wednesday to view parts of the compound associated with last year's martial law crisis,

December 03, 2025
South Korea parliament hosts 'dark tour' to revisit martial law sites
Americas|Crime|Political|World

After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation

After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation

December 03, 2025
After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation
Crime|Political|World

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat

December 03, 2025
Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat
Business|Economy|Food|Political

Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown

December 03, 2025
Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown
Europe|Political|World

Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media

A campaign by French President Emmanuel Macron to combat online disinformation has triggered a backlash from right-wing opponents and the increasingly

December 03, 2025
Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nominees

A progressive group is targeting two Senate Democrats and an independent senator who voted to confirm some of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees

December 03, 2025
Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nominees
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall

Norway's governing Labour Party said on Wednesday it had reached agreement with four left-wing parties in parliament on a 2026 fiscal budget

December 03, 2025
Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

December 03, 2025
How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
Election|Political|US

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House

December 02, 2025
Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Iran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy

December 03, 2025
Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort

Authorities battling floods on Indonesia's island of Sumatra that killed about 800 people this week have appealed for more central government help to tackle shortages of

December 03, 2025
Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises

December 03, 2025
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for ex-First Lady Kim

South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday sought a combined 15-year prison sentence for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, who has been indicted for bribery and other

December 03, 2025
South Korea prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for ex-First Lady Kim
Africa|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops

A parliamentary inquiry in Kenya has accused British troops training there of a pattern of sexual misconduct and environmental harm that has led the forces from the former

December 03, 2025
Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police

December 02, 2025
Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
Election|Political|US

New York lawmakers aim to move 2028 primaries up to Super Tuesday

New York lawmakers aim to move 2028 primaries up to Super Tuesday

December 03, 2025
New York lawmakers aim to move 2028 primaries up to Super Tuesday
Interview|Political|World

UN hopeful Grynspan vows to rebuild trust after Trump criticism

One of the candidates to become the U.N.'s first female secretary-general, senior U.N. official Rebeca Grynspan, has pledged to restore

December 03, 2025
UN hopeful Grynspan vows to rebuild trust after Trump criticism
Business|Political|World

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

Taiwan expressed thanks and China was upset on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed into law legislation requiring the U.S.

December 03, 2025
Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law
Crime|Political|World

'Highly traumatised': Hong Kong presses ahead with elections after deadly fire

Hong Kong's government will press ahead with a "patriots only" legislative election scheduled for Sunday, despite doubts over

December 03, 2025
'Highly traumatised': Hong Kong presses ahead with elections after deadly fire
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it "interesting and entertaining" speaking with Donald Trump during

December 03, 2025
South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
Economy|Political|World

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green

December 03, 2025
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when

December 03, 2025
Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout from the failed martial

December 03, 2025
South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the

December 03, 2025
Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports

Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, known for theater and opera, becomes the sports world's focus on Friday

December 03, 2025
Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
Crime|Political|US|World

Washington shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder, ordered detained

The suspect accused of shooting two National Guard members in an ambush in downtown Washington, D.C., last week was charged on Tuesday with murder and other offenses as

December 02, 2025
Washington shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder, ordered detained
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it

President Donald Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States

December 02, 2025
Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data

The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance

December 02, 2025
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

'Full circle for me': Audience members react to former President Barack Obama's visit to Bentonville

'Full circle for me': Audience members react to former President Barack Obama's visit to Bentonville

December 02, 2025
'Full circle for me': Audience members react to former President Barack Obama's visit to Bentonville
Americas|Political|US|World

US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela

U.S. lawmakers who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday they would file a new

December 02, 2025
US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the U.S. could be attacked.

December 02, 2025
Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans

President Donald Trump announces National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans

December 02, 2025
Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
Crime|Political|World

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

December 02, 2025
GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight

The administration of U.S.

December 02, 2025
Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
Election|Finance|Political|World

Centrist Nasralla edges ahead in Honduras election count

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 2 - Centrist Salvador Nasralla edged ahead of rival Nasry Asfura - a conservative backed by U.S.

December 02, 2025
Centrist Nasralla edges ahead in Honduras election count
Entertainment|Political|US|World

Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps

The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

December 02, 2025
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Larry Summers receives lifetime ban from prestigious economic association over Epstein ties

Larry Summers receives lifetime ban from prestigious economic association over Epstein ties

December 02, 2025
Larry Summers receives lifetime ban from prestigious economic association over Epstein ties
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat

Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat

December 02, 2025
Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat
Economy|Health|Political

US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.

December 02, 2025
US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probe, Yonhap says

A South Korean court rejected a request to detain former deputy prime minister and finance minister Choo Kyung-ho, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, as prosecutors

December 02, 2025
South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probe, Yonhap says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

December 02, 2025
Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Business|Economy|Education|Political

With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's tax legislation included a provision called "Trump Accounts," which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account

December 02, 2025
With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know
Economy|Health|Political

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions

Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies are dwindling in Congress

December 02, 2025
Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Protesters move to end their lawsuit over immigration officers' tactics in the Chicago area

Protesters, journalists and faith leaders who sued over the aggressive tactics of federal immigration agents in the Chicago area are seeking to end their legal challenge

December 02, 2025
Protesters move to end their lawsuit over immigration officers' tactics in the Chicago area
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota officials defend Somali community against Trump's attacks

Officials in Minneapolis on Tuesday said they were not aware of imminent federal immigration raids targeting the area’s Somali community, which has come under

December 02, 2025
Minnesota officials defend Somali community against Trump's attacks
Europe|Political|World

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys

Russia and the U.S. did not reach a compromise on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine after a five-

December 02, 2025
Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen

U.S.

December 02, 2025
Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen
Education|Health|Political|World

West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions

The West Virginia Supreme Court has paused a ruling that allowed parents to use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children

December 03, 2025
West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions
Political|Technology|World

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

December 03, 2025
Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

December 03, 2025
Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Crime|Education|Political|US

Nevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed his signature crime legislation, his office announced Tuesday

December 03, 2025
Nevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Suburban Chicago cop arrested by ICE returns to duty

A suburban Chicago police officer who was detained during a high-profile federal immigration enforcement surge in the area has returned to duty, his police

December 03, 2025
Suburban Chicago cop arrested by ICE returns to duty
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea's Lee says martial law clean-up not yet complete on first anniversary

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work left to deal with the fallout of the failed martial law bid one year ago and ensure the

December 03, 2025
South Korea's Lee says martial law clean-up not yet complete on first anniversary
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Australia's flame-haired populist Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen three decades

December 03, 2025
Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Europe|Political|World

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

December 03, 2025
Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says
Business|Election|Political|US|World

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

December 03, 2025
James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects
Election|Political|US

Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, averting Democratic upset

Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, averting Democratic upset

December 03, 2025
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, averting Democratic upset
Economy|Election|Finance|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

December 03, 2025
Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|World

Taiwan looking forward to re-establish ties with Honduras, foreign minister says

Taiwan is looking forward to re-establishing ties with former ally Honduras and has been in touch with both of the presidential candidates who are friendly towards Taipei,

December 03, 2025
Taiwan looking forward to re-establish ties with Honduras, foreign minister says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean

Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean

December 03, 2025
Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis

December 03, 2025
San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

December 03, 2025
Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way
Crime|Political|World

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk

December 03, 2025
Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on proposals to end the war with Russia would take place soon.

November 28, 2025
Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation amid a corruption scandal.

November 28, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Britain on Friday to uphold the "one-China" principle, as Beijing seeks to rally support in its worst diplomatic dispute with Tokyo in

November 28, 2025
China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

UN warns on voter surveillance ahead of Myanmar election

The U.N. human rights office voiced concern on Friday that the Myanmar junta was pressuring people into voting in an election next month and that electronic voting machines and AI

November 28, 2025
UN warns on voter surveillance ahead of Myanmar election
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister after seizing power following disputed elections

November 28, 2025
Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Maduro ramps up repression in Venezuela as he faces growing threats abroad

Maduro ramps up repression in Venezuela as he faces growing threats abroad

November 28, 2025
Maduro ramps up repression in Venezuela as he faces growing threats abroad
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation

November 28, 2025
Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah leader leaves open possibility of new war with Israel

The head of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Friday it retained the right to respond to Israel's killing days ago of its top military commander and left open the possibility

November 28, 2025
Hezbollah leader leaves open possibility of new war with Israel
Crime|Political|US|World

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for

November 28, 2025
Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry

European Union governments want to put in place safeguards and a review clause in the tariff deal the bloc struck with the United States, to counter concerns

November 28, 2025
EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry
Business|Economy|Political

Canada budget deficit over first six months of 2025/26 rises to C$16.09 billion

Canada recorded a slightly higher C$16.09 billion ($11.52 billion) budget deficit for the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year as government expenditures grew faster

November 28, 2025
Canada budget deficit over first six months of 2025/26 rises to C$16.09 billion
Europe|Political|World

Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified

Protesters in Tbilisi have marked a year of continuous demonstrations against Georgia's decision to halt EU membership talks

November 28, 2025
Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Reeves painted bleak economic picture despite having better news, OBR letter shows

British finance minister Rachel Reeves painted a bleak picture of the economy this month while she was in possession of forecasts that showed better-than-expected news

November 28, 2025
UK's Reeves painted bleak economic picture despite having better news, OBR letter shows
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

U.S.

November 28, 2025
Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting

An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting

November 28, 2025
An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports

U.S.

November 28, 2025
Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports
Americas|Political|World

Peru's president to declare border state of emergency to prevent entry of undocumented migrants

Peru will declare a state of emergency along its border with Chile, President José Jerí said on Friday, as migrants seek to cross into the country following a Chilean

November 28, 2025
Peru's president to declare border state of emergency to prevent entry of undocumented migrants
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday the resignation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff had plunged the country into a deep political crisis.

November 28, 2025
Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the U.S.

November 28, 2025
Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'
Crime|Political|US|World

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

West Virginia communities and officials are honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country

November 28, 2025
Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington
Political|World

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts

The Lebanese army has intensified efforts along the border with Israel, focusing on areas that were once Hezbollah strongholds

November 28, 2025
Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison

November 28, 2025
Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

November 28, 2025
Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving US sentence after drug trafficking conviction

President Donald Trump said he will grant a pardon to former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is serving a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S.

November 28, 2025
Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving US sentence after drug trafficking conviction
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say

-The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with U.S.

November 28, 2025
Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage

Russian drones and missiles attacked districts of Kyiv early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11, officials said, with explosions and falling drone debris triggering fires.

November 28, 2025
Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

November 29, 2025
Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case

Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case

November 29, 2025
Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place

The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members

November 29, 2025
Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
Business|Education|Political|US|World

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

November 29, 2025
Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines

COVID-19 vaccinations probably contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children who died of heart inflammation, U.S.

November 29, 2025
US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports

November 29, 2025
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast

Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea

November 29, 2025
Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast
Arts|Australia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony

Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday.

November 29, 2025
Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens

A Russian attack on Ukraine killed six people and wounded dozens, officials said on Saturday, while emergency crews restored power to more than 400,000

November 29, 2025
Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks

November 29, 2025
Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks
Africa|Political|World

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government

November 29, 2025
African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

‘What’s going on with this place?’: GOP faces a House in chaos

‘What’s going on with this place?’: GOP faces a House in chaos

November 29, 2025
‘What’s going on with this place?’: GOP faces a House in chaos
Economy|Political|US

How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out

How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out

November 29, 2025
How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out
Crime|Political|US|World

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

November 29, 2025
Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video
Business|Political|Travel|World

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

U.S.

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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.

November 29, 2025
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?

U.S.

November 29, 2025
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.

November 29, 2025
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.

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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.

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

U.S.

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 29, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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.

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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.

November 30, 2025
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,

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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.

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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.

November 30, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

U.S.

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

November 30, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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,

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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 "

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 09, 2024
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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?

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
'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

December 01, 2025
'We need to make a change today': Prayer vigil held in Stockton after mass shooting
Europe|Political|World

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

December 02, 2025
The Latest: US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says

U.S.

December 01, 2025
Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

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

December 01, 2025
UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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.

December 02, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health
Economy|Political|World

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.

December 01, 2025
Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

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

December 01, 2025
Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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.

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
Appeals court rules Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney
Crime|Political|US|World

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.”

December 01, 2025
Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats
Crime|Political|US|World

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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
Balloon incursions are ‘hybrid attack’ on Lithuania’s airspace, EU says as it summons Belarusian representative
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition
Arts|Crime|Political|World

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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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,

December 01, 2025
Russia's Putin: Capture of Pokrovsk will enable military to advance further
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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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
Crime|Political|US|World

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

December 01, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
US threatens to withhold $30.4 million from Minnesota over foreign truck-driver licenses
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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?

December 02, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?
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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

December 02, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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

December 01, 2025
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.

December 02, 2025
Hegseth says he stands by 'combat decisions' Admiral has made; Senate Democrat: Hegseth 'shifting the blame'
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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.

December 02, 2025
Rep. Mike Turner explains what concerns him about boat strikes
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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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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.

December 01, 2025
Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
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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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip
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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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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

December 02, 2025
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.

December 02, 2025
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.

December 02, 2025
Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace