Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown
Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'
Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
Mbappé starts for France in third-place match vs. England, while Kane and Bellingham sit
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination
CFM wins approval for jet engine durability boost
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht
A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S.
July 17, 2026Political
Election|Political|US|World
DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures
U.S.
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate
President Donald Trump said on Friday he had asked Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the U.S.
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf
July 18, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status
July 17, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
July 16, 2026
Africa|Americas|Political|Travel|World
Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Jamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation
July 18, 2026
Crime|Political|World
An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip has killed at least seven people and wounded another 22
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
Former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on Friday sought to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex offences, his lawyer said.
July 17, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, according to close relatives who spoke to The Associated Press
July 17, 2026
Political|World
How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?
How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Maine Democratic Senate candidates brand Collins a Trump enabler in debate
Four top candidates vying to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic U.S.
July 17, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
UN sanctions armed groups' leaders in eastern Congo
The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Congo including Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels and the Democratic
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political
'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and unsuccessfully tried to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political
California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters
July 17, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
From defeat to Downing Street: the rise, fall and return of Andy Burnham
After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy
July 17, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine
Russian authorities have detained a blogger who criticised President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine and fined an anti-war politician, as Moscow sends a
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.
July 17, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
U.S.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British
July 17, 2026
Political
What is new Labour leader Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was one step away from becoming Britain's next prime minister on Friday after being appointed leader of the governing Labour
July 17, 2026
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election
Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election
July 17, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
Ukraine is navigating a leadership shake-up amid its ongoing war with Russia
July 17, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World
Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan’s parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage males can become emperor
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said
July 17, 2026
Political|World
Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war
Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples
Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.
July 17, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
DOJ says man charged over Philadelphia mosque fire
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man was charged with arson in relation to a fire last week at a mosque in Philadelphia.
July 17, 2026
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections
Israel's parliament has dissolved after passing a series of controversial bills in marathon sessions in its last few days
July 17, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's
July 17, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says
Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for "collective defence", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for
July 17, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation
July 17, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks
The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction
July 17, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise
North Korean state media on Friday called South Korea a "puppet" following its participation in a maritime exercise led by the U.S., saying Seoul and
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US|World
Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech
Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary
July 16, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump's fiery China allegations may threaten superpower truce
Donald Trump's renewed accusations that China
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer
July 17, 2026
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos|World
To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
To air or not to air
July 17, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World
Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests
Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security
July 16, 2026
Crime|Election|Political
Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
President Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation that he's using federal power to secure elections from being “stolen.”
July 17, 2026
Asia|Australia|Crime|Health|Political|World
Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths
Australia summoned Laos' ambassador to Canberra on Friday, saying it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" that Laos was not pursuing the most serious charges
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Political|US|World
US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists
A federal appeals court sided with President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday in a case brought by The New York Times over the Pentagon's
July 17, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign
The United States is expanding its airstrike campaign against Iran by increasingly hitting bridges
July 16, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel
U.S.
July 16, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on topics that included elections and voting machines, revisiting long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden
July 16, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Video footage of ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas Airport has sparked public outrage and criticism from officials
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Health|Political|US
Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner
Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner
July 17, 2026
Asia|Political|Technology|World
Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with
July 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms
If President Donald Trump repeats claims in a national address on Thursday that the 2020 election was stolen from him, as many experts
July 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday, the latest
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say
Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas in towns and cities, many on the front line of the more than four-year-old war, killed at least 13 people on Thursday, local
July 17, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes
President Donald Trump has ramped up U.S. air strikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation, but there is little sign that a military strategy
July 17, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say
Brazil's government convened top ministers on Thursday to prepare retaliatory measures against Washington's latest tariffs, with options including
July 17, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|US
Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill
Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own
President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets
July 17, 2026