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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty in landmark national security trial, faces possible life sentence

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty in landmark national security trial, faces possible life sentence

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty in landmark national security trial, faces possible life sentence
Crime|Political|World

Colombian peace delegation condemns ELN strike action against US military buildup in Caribbean

The Colombian government’s delegation in peace talks with the National Liberation Army or ELN has rejected an “armed strike” that the Marxist rebel group is conducting this week in response to the U.S. military’s naval buildup in the Caribbean

Colombian peace delegation condemns ELN strike action against US military buildup in Caribbean
Crime|Political|US

Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing

Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, has decided to use an attorney for his sentencing

Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever
Australia|Crime|Political|World

What to know about the attack on the Hanukkah festival in Australia that killed 15 people

Officials suspect a father and son of killing 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare

What to know about the attack on the Hanukkah festival in Australia that killed 15 people
Crime|Election|Political|US

Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme

A Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump for their role in the 2020 fake elector scheme

Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California

FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California

FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
Americas|Arts|Europe|Political|US|World

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
Education|Political|World

Professors, students appeal ruling on Alabama law banning DEI initiatives at public universities

A group of students and professors in Alabama is appealing a state law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools

Professors, students appeal ruling on Alabama law banning DEI initiatives at public universities
Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi whose case was handled by a prosecutor with a history of dismissing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons

Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow

The Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court convicted pro-democracy former media mogul Jimmy Lai of conspiracies to commit sedition and collusion with foreign forces in a case that marks how much the semi-autonomous Chinese city has changed since Beijing began a wide-ranging crackdown on dissent five years ago

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai
Crime|Political|Sports

Warriors coach Kerr laments shooting at Brown, calls again for common-sense gun control laws

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr lamented that he was again speaking about gun violence before a game in Portland seven years after he addressed the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida

Warriors coach Kerr laments shooting at Brown, calls again for common-sense gun control laws
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded

A Hanukkah celebration on warm summer's evening at Sydney's Bondi Beach became a scene of horror on Sunday when gunmen opened fire, causing chaos and fear

Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded
Crime|Political|World

House Oversight Committee report alleges DC police chief manipulated crime data

House Oversight Committee report alleges DC police chief manipulated crime data

House Oversight Committee report alleges DC police chief manipulated crime data
Economy|Health|Political

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
Crime|Education|Political|World

The Latest: A person is in custody after deadly Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 wounded

Police in Rhode Island say they have a person of interest in custody after a shooting at Brown University killed two students and wounded nine others

The Latest: A person is in custody after deadly Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 wounded
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has been released from a Belarusian prison after more than four years

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release
Americas|Interview|Political|World

CNN speaks to man who exfiltrated Venezuelan opposition leader

Jim Sciutto talks to Bryan Stern, who helped exfiltrate Venezuelan opposition

CNN speaks to man who exfiltrated Venezuelan opposition leader
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called an attack on a Hanukkah celebration at a Sydney beach that killed at least 11 people an act of antisemitism and terrorism

Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized Australia's leader, linking calls for a Palestinian state to rising antisemitism

Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iraq's election result ratified by Supreme Federal Court as premiership remains up for grabs

Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court has ratified the final results of last month’s parliamentary elections

Iraq's election result ratified by Supreme Federal Court as premiership remains up for grabs
Political|World

Hamas confirms the death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike

Hamas has confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City

Hamas confirms the death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
Election|Political|US|World

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
Asia|Political|World

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party has voted to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Bill Clinton & others

Kaitlan Collins and Wolf Blitzer report on the photos newly released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Bill Clinton & others
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Thailand says Cambodian rocket fire has caused its first civilian death in new border fighting

Thailand's government reports a rocket attack from Cambodia on Sunday killed a 63-year-old villager

Thailand says Cambodian rocket fire has caused its first civilian death in new border fighting
Education|Political|Sports

Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal leads No. 22 Navy to a 17-16 win over Army

Navy has beaten Army for a second straight season

Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal leads No. 22 Navy to a 17-16 win over Army
Business|Finance|Political|World

Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank

Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank

Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank
Crime|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks

Moscow pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure with drone and missile strikes and Kyiv launched a deadly strike of its own on southwestern Russia, a day before talks involving senior European and U.S. officials aimed at ending the war were set to resume

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions

Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions
Crime|Political|US|World

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Fighting is raging along the Thailand-Cambodia border, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a new ceasefire agreement

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Election|Political|US|World

Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles

Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles

Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles
Americas|Political|US|World

María Corina Machado ready to step up as vice president when Venezuela undergoes democratic transition

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has told CNN that the US government is preparing for a democratic transition of power in her native Venezuela. Speaking after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Machado said she stands ready to step up as Venezuela’s vice president as the country enters this “new and challenging era.”

María Corina Machado ready to step up as vice president when Venezuela undergoes democratic transition
Asia|Political|World

Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues

President Donald Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes

Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes force mass evacuations

Fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border has forced hundreds of thousands of Thai villagers to flee since Monday

Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes force mass evacuations
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

The federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative
Crime|Political|US|World

GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton

GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate

President Donald Trump says he hasn’t seen the photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, but says they are not a big deal

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
Business|Economy|Health|Political

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
Business|Political

Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi

Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi

Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi
Crime|Political|World

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case

The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
Crime|Economy|Political|World

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list

The U.S. has removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list
Arts|Business|Political|US|World

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

President Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking an architecture review and congressional approval over his White House ballroom project

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project
Election|Political|US

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election

A pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say

U.N. experts warn that the treason trial of South Sudan’s suspended vice president is further eroding a 2018 peace agreement he signed with President Salva Kiir

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say
Political|US|World

Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push

The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will.

Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push
Economy|Environment|Political

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
Political|US|World

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
Crime|Political|US|World

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump sued over East Wing demolition

Trump sued over East Wing demolition

Trump sued over East Wing demolition
Political|Sports|World

Trump honors 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team with a new gold medal

Trump honors 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team with a new gold medal

Trump honors 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team with a new gold medal
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Leadership of US command in Latin America changes hands amid criticism of boat strikes

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region

Leadership of US command in Latin America changes hands amid criticism of boat strikes
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image

The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public image

Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, according to her supporters

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Political|US|World

Venezuela says US has suspended deportation flights; US denies it

Venezuela says US has suspended deportation flights; US denies it

Venezuela says US has suspended deportation flights; US denies it
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right

Chile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right