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Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter

President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking

Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Economy|Health|Political|World

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

By Cassandra Garrison LA PAZ, June 19 - In the forests of Bolivia’s Chapare region, Evo Morales is watching — and waiting.

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry

A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
Business|Political|World

For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise

U.S.

For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise
Europe|Political|World

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip

Italy's government has closed ranks to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip
Business|Economy|Political|World

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance
Europe|Political|World

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his country does not support the creation of so-called "return hubs"

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted an offer from Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help work for a peace deal in Russia's war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says
Europe|Political|World

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

When Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as U.S. president in 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins

Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
Health|Political

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
Economy|Political|World

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
Election|Europe|Political|World

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer
Election|Political|World

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates
Europe|Political|World

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports

Acting U.S. spy chief Bill Pulte is seeking to cut hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, CNN reported on Friday, as he prepares to take over the

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home

A Vietnamese man deported by the United States to South Sudan a year ago as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda left for Vietnam on Friday, South

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home
Business|Economy|Political|World

UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from

UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big
Europe|Political|World

Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums

Russia said on Friday it was open to dialogue with European countries but would not accept ultimatums, as signs increase that the EU may seek talks with

Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums
Business|Economy|Political|World

US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Switzerland said U.S. talks with

US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris

French police banned the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition from holding a rally on Saturday, saying there was a risk of clashes between activists holding

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, has been suspended by

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator
Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near

White House officials have for months delayed the release of a U.S. government report that outlines what it describes as

White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near
Africa|Europe|Health|Political|World

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference

Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy

Norway will open a consulate general in Greenland's capital Nuuk, headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Friday. U.S.

Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy
Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to

UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest
Economy|Political|World

How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's

President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama

How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
Political

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized

What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says

The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.

Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S.

South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue
Asia|Election|Political|World

South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that the country's election management system needed a major overhaul, calling a series of controversies involving the

South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote
Opinion|Political

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Political|World

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
Crime|Political|World

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistani Kashmir faces shutdown as protests leave more than 20 dead

A territory-wide shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has brought daily life to a standstill after the region's deadliest unrest in

Pakistani Kashmir faces shutdown as protests leave more than 20 dead
Crime|Political|World

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

Police have charged a third suspect with an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that was allegedly directed by Iran

Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports

The U.S.

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports
MidEast|Political|World

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off

Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland have been postponed, according to a Swiss foreign

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused

KPMG Australia staff shared sensitive information about telecom firm Optus with another internal team bidding for an audit contract for its

KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused
Political|World

How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, won a parliamentary seat on Friday, a vital step towards fulfilling his ambition to

How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Business|Economy|Political|World

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts
Americas|Crime|Political|World

About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government

About a hundred Colombian guerrilla dissidents have surrendered their weapons as part of a peace process with President Gustavo Petro's government

About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope

Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said

Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope
Business|Economy|Political|World

US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

U.S.

US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity

A rapid expansion of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara's mandate is entrenching its role as a key vehicle for President

Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity
Business|Economy|Political|World

High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say

Pakistani mediators spent weeks juggling late-night calls and competing drafts before a Qatari push

High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say
Election|Political|US

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers
Political|US|World

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar

Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, ​a Palestinian American detained by U.S.

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to lower its spending on pharmaceutical products, to see whether it is unreasonable or

US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing
Crime|Political|World

Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries

The office of Colombia's Attorney General has opened an investigation into former President Alvaro Uribe for crimes linked to the creation of a

Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries
Arts|Economy|Political|Sports|Technology

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition

The United States said on Thursday it welcomed a meeting between Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly legislature, and Dinorah Figuera, a former opposition

US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
Business|Education|Political|Technology

Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored

A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds

Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
Crime|Election|Political|US

Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term

Democratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term

Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Political|US|World

Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
Crime|Political|US|World

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the town of 8,000

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to renew sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine for another 12 months, a spokesperson for the chair of the

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months