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Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch

A federal magistrate judge has pressed a jail official to explain why a man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump was placed on restrictive suicide watch

Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch
Europe|Political|World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Health|Political|US

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office

The parliamentary leader of Austria's ruling conservatives, August Woeginger, stepped down on Monday moments after a court convicted him of misuse of office and handed him a

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid

Brazil relaunched on Monday a consumer debt relief program first introduced in 2023, aiming to cut interest burdens and boost disposable income ahead of

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was recovering from pneumonia on Monday and remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ​by U.S.

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash

President Javier Milei of Argentina has restored press access to his government headquarters

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
Economy|Political|US|World

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
Africa|Political|World

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled the role was killed in coordinated

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Europe|Political|World

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
Business|Political|Travel|World

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to the United States in the coming days to meet with his counterpart Donald Trump, two sources in the

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say
Education|Lifestyle|Political

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face

'It became my life': 'City Hall Sid,' 92, retires from second home as greeter, constant face
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7
Crime|Election|Political

Laura Coates: 'Today six Justices all but threw away the Voting Rights Act of 1965'

All meaning has been erased from the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That's what CNN Chief Legal Analyst and Anchor, Laura Coates, is arguing. Laura spent years as a career prosecutor in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. And she warns minority voting power will be diluted and efforts to change that will now be "insurmountable" to prove.

Laura Coates: 'Today six Justices all but threw away the Voting Rights Act of 1965'
Political|US|World

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni

U.S.

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
Environment|Political|Sports|US

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice

A federal judge is telling the U.S. government not to cut down more than 10 trees without first providing notice amid a legal dispute at a historic Washington golf course that President Donald Trump plans to renovate

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice
Arts|Asia|Political|Sports|World

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea
Africa|Political|World

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says

At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners, Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says
Economy|Health|Political|World

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up its targeting of Ukrainian port infrastructure this year, Kyiv said on Monday, using more than 800 drones in its attacks in the first four months of 2026,

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says
Europe|Political|World

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment

The German defence ministry said on Monday that there had been no "definitive cancellation" by the United States of a plan devised under former president Joe Biden to deploy

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment
Economy|Political|World

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that BJP and its allies on course to control 20 states and not 22 states out of 28) By Krishna N.

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure
Economy|Political|World

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate

Voters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman

What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Business|Economy|Political|World

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
Crime|Political|World

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops

Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialised medical care to treat a

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Indiana's state primaries

President Donald Trump is waging a retribution campaign against some fellow Republicans in the primary in Indiana

What to expect in Indiana's state primaries
Economy|Election|Political|US

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans

Democrats believe they can make Iowa a political battleground again

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
Health|Political|Science

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement

Indonesia and Japan signed a defence cooperation agreement on Monday, officials said, which includes cooperation in the defence industry, human development and disaster

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement
Business|Economy|Political|World

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries

The leaders of Singapore and New Zealand signed an agreement to keep their supply chains open during times of crisis on Monday, and said they hoped the agreement would be

Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
Australia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

Australia began public hearings on Monday in an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December, with Jewish Australians giving evidence of their

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says

A spokesman for Rudolph Giuliani says the ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is in critical but stable condition at a hospital

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
Political|Travel|World

US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable partner', praises its ties with Eswatini

Taiwan is a "trusted and capable" partner of the United States and Taipei's global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S.

US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable partner', praises its ties with Eswatini
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders

Britain is in talks to join the European Union's 90 billion euro ($105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that the loan finances, but will

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday.

Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Business|Political|World

Mexico's ruling morena party appoints Ariadna Montiel as new leader

Mexico's ruling morena party on Sunday named Ariadna Montiel Reyes as its new party president after her predecessor Luisa Maria Alcalde stepped down from the role to

Mexico's ruling morena party appoints Ariadna Montiel as new leader
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 
Economy|Political|World

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Europe|Political|World

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister

Warsaw has not received any signals suggesting that possible delays of American weapons deliveries to Poland could affect Patriot systems, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister
Political|US|Videos|World

Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier

Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier

Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance

By Michael S.

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says

A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member

Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says
Crime|Political|US|World

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says

Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that he had offered Finland to strengthen the two countries' partnership by signing a drone deal, sharing technology and combat expertise

Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration
Crime|Political|US|Videos

Breaking down video of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

CNN’s Josh Campbell breaks down newly released video of gunman Cole Tomas Allen in the lead-up to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

Breaking down video of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Election|Political

Michigan Senate candidate defends her deleted posts after CNN report: ‘People are desperate for authenticity’

Michigan Senate candidate defends her deleted posts after CNN report: ‘People are desperate for authenticity’

Michigan Senate candidate defends her deleted posts after CNN report: ‘People are desperate for authenticity’
Crime|Political|US

US Attorney Pirro says officer was shot during White House correspondents' dinner by suspect's gun

U.S.

US Attorney Pirro says officer was shot during White House correspondents' dinner by suspect's gun
Crime|Health|Political|World

Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says

Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was in critical condition in a cardiac care unit in northwestern Iran on Sunday, two days after she was brought to hospital from

Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

By Michael S.

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
Crime|Political|US

Secret Service agent ‘definitively’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says

Secret Service agent ‘definitively’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says

Secret Service agent ‘definitively’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in

Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|Technology

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
Health|Political|World

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes

Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon,

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Europe|Political|World

Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is among only a handful of global leaders due to attend a scaled-back edition of Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow this month,

Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed while

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open

This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open

This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open
Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says

U.S.

Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

The number of competitive U.S. House of Representatives districts in this fall’s midterm elections was already near historic lows before the U.S.

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
Business|Education|Political|US|World

As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures

Clarence Thomas this week will reach a major milestone on the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the second-longest-serving justice in American history.

As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Science|World

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea

China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch ships to drive off Chinese vessels it

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

Taiwan has a right to engage with the world and no country can stop that, President Lai Ching-te told Eswatini's king after he arrived for a surprise trip that Taipei says

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'
Election|Political|World

Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results

Peru's National Jury of Elections (JNE) on Saturday requested a "comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit" of the results of the general elections held on April 12, it said in a

Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results
Crime|Political|World

White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions

Attorneys for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press

White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions
Economy|Environment|Political|World

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met delegates to the ruling party's youth league congress in Pyongyang, state media KCNA said on Sunday, as the government again cast young

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
Africa|Political|Technology|World

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists

The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference say they have canceled next week's summit in the African nation of Zambia after pressure from China to exclude activists from Taiwan

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell

President Donald Trump has endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell

Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Crime|Political|World

Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties

The governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, who has been accused by the U.S. of aiding one of the country's most powerful drug cartels

Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany.

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday on a surprise trip, after his government blamed Chinese pressure for the cancellation of a visit that was meant to have

Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies