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Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone

Bulgaria’s government has resigned as mass protests gripped the country just weeks before it’s due to join the eurozone

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved

Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved

Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving

Don’t discount the threat of AI political videos fooling people, but for now, they’re mostly about bolstering group identity and cashing in on viral content.

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
Environment|Political|Science|Travel|World

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
Africa|Political|Sports|World

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
Asia|Political|World

US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan

U.S. strategic bombers joined Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise around Japan's airspace

US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability
Business|Election|Political

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race

A former top official in Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is running to succeed the two-term Democrat

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Arts|Asia|Environment|Political|World

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

Cambodia says Thailand has launched more airstrikes as heavy fighting flares along their border

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving office

Bolivian law enforcement officials have arrested former President Luis Arce as part of a corruption investigation, opening an uncertain new chapter in Bolivia’s politics just a month after the inauguration of conservative President Rodrigo Paz ended 20 years of socialist rule

Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving office
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Asia|Crime|Political|World

New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping

Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is showing no signs of stopping

New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
Europe|Political|World

After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in 11 months

After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Political

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela’s Machado arrives in Norway hours after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Venezuela’s Machado arrives in Norway hours after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Venezuela’s Machado arrives in Norway hours after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Political|US|World

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show
Political|Technology|Travel|World

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Travelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump calls affordability a hoax again in insult-ridden speech

President Donald Trump traveled to Pennsylvania to tout his economic agenda and try to allay voters’ cost of living concerns.

Trump calls affordability a hoax again in insult-ridden speech
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
Health|Political|US|World

Appeals court rules New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law is for residents only

A federal appeals court has ruled that a New Jersey law that permits terminally ill people to seek life-ending drugs applies only to residents of the state and not those from beyond its borders

Appeals court rules New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law is for residents only
Crime|Health|Political|US

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing
Crime|Political|US

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?
Europe|Political|World

European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII

European nations have agreed to consider changes that rights advocates say would weaken migrant protections that have underpinned European law since World War II

European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII
Business|Economy|Political|World

USA Today editor in chief out after a year in job

USA Today's editor in chief, Caren Bohan, is out of the job she's held for a little more than a year

USA Today editor in chief out after a year in job
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more

Rain has finally fallen in Iran's capital after months of drought

First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more
Europe|Political|World

Denmark sees US as potential security concern

Denmark sees US as potential security concern

Denmark sees US as potential security concern
Crime|Interview|Political|US

In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence

In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence

In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia
Political|US|World

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on

The language of politicians has become more vulgar in recent years

WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks

US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks

US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
Crime|Political|World

Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records

Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records

Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Bill that could reduce Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's prison time advances in Congress

Brazil's lower house of Congress has approved a bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's prison time

Bill that could reduce Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's prison time advances in Congress
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently

3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently

3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently
Political|World

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

District courts have dismissed the administration’s efforts to detain virtually all undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing while they await deportation proceedings.

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges
Health|Political|Science|Technology

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth

Judges and federal regulators will make significant decisions over Americans’ reproductive rights.

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Political|Technology|Travel|World

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they've seized the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 says it has taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they've seized the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads
Arts|Food|Political|Travel|World

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status

Italian cuisine has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first entire gastronomic style to be recognized by UNESCO, the UN's cultural body. The recognition arrives as Italy intensifies its efforts to combat "fake" Italian food. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau reports from Rome.

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status
Election|Political|US|World

Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits

Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits

Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Military drone attack on Sudan oil field kills dozens and threatens South Sudan's economic lifeline

Dozens of people have been killed in a drone strike against Sudan’s largest oil processing facility carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces

Military drone attack on Sudan oil field kills dozens and threatens South Sudan's economic lifeline
Economy|Political|US

Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability

Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability

Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability
Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

In post-Assad Syria's chaos, Alawite women face sexual violence

A woman from Syria's Alawite minority has spoken about her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and raped by gunmen

In post-Assad Syria's chaos, Alawite women face sexual violence
Australia|Political|Technology|World

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16 as families taking back power from tech giants

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors

Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina could be federally recognized through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill
Political|US|World

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in their escalating border conflict

Cambodia and Thailand are engaged in renewed fighting, forcing tens of thousands to flee border areas

Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in their escalating border conflict
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries

At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries