Today: September 19, 2026
Today: September 19, 2026

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Republican China committee chair urges tough Trump line with Xi

The Republican chair of the US congressional committee on China on Friday urged President Donald Trump to take a tough line in his summit with Xi

Election|Europe|Political|World

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

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

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

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

Election|Political

Vance blasts Democrats as 'lunatics' in Iowa rally push for GOP candidates

Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's policies and Iowa GOP candidates, calling Democrats the party of "lunatics."

Election|Political

Costa Rica's Grynspan narrowly leads informal UN chief poll, sources say

An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Friday placed former Costa Rican Vice

Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime

Finance|Political|Sports

Infantino's opponents at FIFA call for $10M payments to federations from post-World Cup reserves

FIFA’s vice presidents from Europe and North America have said in a letter to its president Gianni Infantino that each of the world soccer body's member federations should each get an extra $10 million from its rising cash reserves

Europe|Political|World

France says Russian hybrid attacks are intensifying

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

Political|Sports|World

Hundreds of thousands attend Iran's biggest government-organized rally since the war began

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have rallied in the biggest government-organized show of defiance since the war began

Crime|Political|US

Maine woman says political canvasser stole Amazon package from her porch

Maine woman says political canvasser stole Amazon package from her porch

Election|Political

One place you won’t find President Trump? Starring in Republican ads

President Donald Trump may be omnipresent in American politics, but one place you won’t find him during the midterm elections: starring in Republican TV ads. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

Economy|Europe|Political

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

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

Election|Political

Trump-linked 'pop-up' PACs blitz Ohio with ads against Brown in costly Senate race

Republican groups have poured $14 million into advertising in Ohio over the past week to bolster Senator Jon Husted, as recent polls show the Republican

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

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

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College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues

Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence

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

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

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Trump asked why adding his name to Kennedy Center is important

President Donald Trump defended his push for the Kennedy Center to have his name on it, arguing that his administration "should be recognized” for taking on the financial burden of fixing it

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

What's next for Trump's aluminum smelter project in Oklahoma?

US President Donald Trump's goal of building a large aluminum smelter in Oklahoma passed a major hurdle in late August when Republican voters nominated a

Election|Political

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war

Russians began voting on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election which President Vladimir Putin has said will show that millions of people back his

Election|Political|World

Empty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine

Empty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine

Political|Science|Technology

One lawmaker had a plan to tackle AI. House GOP leaders said no

One lawmaker had a plan to tackle AI. House GOP leaders said no

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

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

Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country

Crime|Political|World

Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest

The Malaysian pardons board chaired by the king agreed on Friday to allow jailed former premier Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest,

Health|Political|Science|US

Pentagon revives testosterone testing after pause, excludes women

The Pentagon is reinstituting a mandatory testing program for testosterone deficiency among US service members age 30 and older, a spokesperson said on

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

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

Crime|Political|US

Alabama carries out execution of Jeffery Lee for 1998 double murder at pawnshop

Alabama has executed a man with lethal injection for a 1998 double murder at a pawnshop

Education|Political

US judge strikes down Education Department's anti-DEI grant policy

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a policy that was adopted early in US President Donald Trump's administration that required the US Department of

Economy|Europe|Political

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

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

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Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

Political|World

North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General assembly next week, Yonhap reports

Kim Son-Gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister, plans to attend a high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly set to begin in New York next week, Yonhap news

Business|Economy|Political

Starbucks settles Florida lawsuit claiming diversity policies were illegal

Starbucks agreed on Thursday to settle a discrimination lawsuit by the state of Florida, pledging not to adopt race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring

Entertainment|Political

Disney says Trump threats against reporters should prompt court to block FCC action

Ongoing threats by President Donald Trump against reporters and broadcast networks are grounds for a US judge to block the Federal Communications

Political

White House drops Schroyer nomination for ICE director

The White House withdrew on Thursday its nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, issuing a brief statement that

Election|Political|World

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election, Datafolha poll shows

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a narrow numerical lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff in the October presidential election,

Europe|Political|US|World

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

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

Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

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

Election|Political|World

Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's power

Voting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house

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

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

Political|US|World

Trump says progress made toward establishing US Army base in Poland

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that progress is being made toward establishing a US Army base in Poland, crediting "the bold leadership" of Polish President

Business|Political|Technology|World

US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The US Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is

MidEast|Political|World

UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via

Crime|Europe|Political

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

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

Business|Political

Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer

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US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level session in New York despite the two countries being at war

Election|Political|US

Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block

A federal appeals court panel is considering an attempt to revive Missouri congressional districts backed by Donald Trump

Business|Political

Trump’s golf course renovation could cost up to $49 million, documents show

Trump’s golf course renovation could cost up to $49 million, documents show

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

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

Crime|Economy|Election|Political|US

Budget cuts hit police and fire departments as candidates clash over public safety

Budget cuts hit police and fire departments as candidates clash over public safety