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Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Thailand carries out more airstrikes on Cambodia as deadly border conflict flares

Thailand has conducted more airstrikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets

Thailand carries out more airstrikes on Cambodia as deadly border conflict flares
Africa|Political|World

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained after an emergency landing

Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF killed more than 1,000 civilians in Zamzam camp in April, UN says

The U.N. Human Rights Office says in a new report that more than 1,000 civilians were killed in a three-day attack by the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces on Sudan's largest displacement camp

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF killed more than 1,000 civilians in Zamzam camp in April, UN says
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms

India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to open the civil nuclear power sector to private companies

India's Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 last week, remaining in the same historically healthy range of the past few years even as concerns grow about the health of the labor market

US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belgium seeks protection from Russian retaliation as EU leaders weigh a massive loan for Ukraine

Belgium insists on ironclad guarantees from its EU partners to protect against Russian retaliation before backing a massive loan for Ukraine

Belgium seeks protection from Russian retaliation as EU leaders weigh a massive loan for Ukraine
Political|Science|Technology|World

US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states

The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same

US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time

It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation

Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Mourners grieve 10-year-old killed in Bondi mass shooting as Australian leader pledges new hate laws

Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Sydney for the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration

Mourners grieve 10-year-old killed in Bondi mass shooting as Australian leader pledges new hate laws
Political|Technology|World

DHS rolled out a new plane. Here’s why it might look familiar

DHS rolled out a new plane. Here’s why it might look familiar

DHS rolled out a new plane. Here’s why it might look familiar
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months
Election|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos

In a close 2025 defeat, Democrats see the beginnings of a 2026 red-state surprise

In a close 2025 defeat, Democrats see the beginnings of a 2026 red-state surprise

In a close 2025 defeat, Democrats see the beginnings of a 2026 red-state surprise
Economy|Finance|Health|Political

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care

Lawler and three other House Republicans bucked their party to join with Democrats and force a vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
Business|Economy|Political|World

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces
Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk

Turning Point is beginning its annual Christian youth conference, the first event since the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India
Crime|Political|World

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats

President Donald Trump's administration says its efforts over the past week are meant to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'

President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
Crime|Political|US|World

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC
Economy|Political|World

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives
Crime|Political|US|World

Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols

A U.S. senator says she's pausing the nomination for the top Coast Guard job because leaders appeared to have “backtracked” on a commitment to ensure that swastikas and nooses are considered hate symbols and prohibited from being displayed

Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols
Crime|Health|Political

House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors

House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors

House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US

Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January

Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January

Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels

The House has rejected a pair of resolutions that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels and the nation of Venezuela

House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels
Business|Economy|Political|World

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction
Business|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa the hardest but reactions are muted

Africa has been the hardest hit by the Trump administration's expanded travel ban that includes 20 more countries

Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa the hardest but reactions are muted
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives

U.S. President Donald Trump's announced blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil could lead to shortages of food, fuel, and other basic goods in the Latin American nation

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir “Nobody's Girl” has sold 1 million copies worldwide just two months after its release

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
Health|Political|US|World

New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says

New York is set to become the latest state to legalize medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill

New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says
Political|US|World

Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits

Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits

Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits
Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship
Economy|Health|Political|US

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US|World

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors
Crime|Political|US|World

Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong man

Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong man

Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong man
Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
Election|Political|US|World

Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame

President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to a refashioned West Wing walkway he calls the Presidential Walk of Fame

Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
Health|Political

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies