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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government

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

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

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

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

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

US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers
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Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

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

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

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

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

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

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

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

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

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

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

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

US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

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

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

Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries

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

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

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

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

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

US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition

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

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

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months

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

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months
Election|Europe|Political|World

Voters cast ballots in Makerfield poll crucial to PM Starmer's future

The northern English area of Makerfield votes on Thursday in a local election that could return Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to parliament,

Voters cast ballots in Makerfield poll crucial to PM Starmer's future
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

New Mexico Epstein probe subpoenas US Attorneys' offices

New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday subpoenaed U.S. Attorneys' offices in three states and the U.S.

New Mexico Epstein probe subpoenas US Attorneys' offices
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

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Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power

President Donald Trump believes that winning a second term in 2024 instead of 2020 has allowed him to return to the White House even more emboldened

Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power
Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday he and his team had a series of discussions on trade issues with U.S. officials at the G7 summit in France this week, including

Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7
Arts|Environment|Political|World

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge's ruling that prevented President Donald Trump's administration from replacing a slavery exhibit in

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuba`s prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a vast swath

Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that something should be done to stop mail-in voting in Utah ahead of the state's primaries next week.

Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

Former U.S.

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire

Brent crude oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S.

Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire
Crime|Political|US

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war

Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Europe|Political|World

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project

More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view,

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US judge allows challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order ahead of November elections

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday ruled that Democratic-led states and voting rights groups could proceed with lawsuits challenging U.S.

US judge allows challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order ahead of November elections
Election|Finance|Political|World

Guyana UN candidate calls maintaining UN 'collective responsibility'

Guyana's candidate to be United Nations secretary-general said on Thursday there is a collective responsibility to ensure the world body can continue to act as a force for good,

Guyana UN candidate calls maintaining UN 'collective responsibility'
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach

Slovakia's parliament backed the government on Thursday in a confidence vote triggered by a breach of the country's legal debt limits, but the move sharpened debate over fiscal

Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach
Europe|Political|World

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

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

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia
Crime|Political|US|World

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case that alleged President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others tried to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in the state

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment
Business|Political|World

US diplomats depart Latin America-focused mission amid clashes with Trump ally

Several senior U.S. diplomats posted to the Organization of American States have quit or been fired amid clashes with a Trump-appointed ambassador,

US diplomats depart Latin America-focused mission amid clashes with Trump ally
Political|US|World

Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally

U.S.

Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pitches crime crackdown to boost presidential bid

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is banking on a hard-line crackdown on crime to win over independent voters and shore up his base, as he looks to

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pitches crime crackdown to boost presidential bid
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says
Election|Health|Political

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence
Americas|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban

The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal

Vice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran over the weekend

Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts

Major stock indexes climbed on Thursday as semiconductor shares jumped, while Brent oil touched its lowest level in weeks before finishing

Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts
Election|Finance|Political|World

Fujimori edges toward Peruvian presidency as Sanchez calls for protests

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori was on track on Thursday to win Peru's presidency by a narrow but growing margin, with only 0.6% of votes left to be

Fujimori edges toward Peruvian presidency as Sanchez calls for protests
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress

The White House provided a copy of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to the U.S.

White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says

Ukraine's allies have announced contributions to NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine

Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah

The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the previously sanctioned Alaa Hassan

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah
Economy|Political|World

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

The U.S.-Iran agreement — the first signed by an American and an Iranian president since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution — is being hailed by its backers as

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed
Crime|Political|World

Colombia presidential vote centers on security, after armed groups expand

Colombia's next president must regain territorial control from illegal armed groups who gained ground under the current government, while also working

Colombia presidential vote centers on security, after armed groups expand
Political|Technology|Travel|World

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views

French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace

Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Economy|Health|Political

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness
Education|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|US|World

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday
Education|Political|Sports

College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

A bipartisan bill top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate

College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power

Emmerson Mnangagwa's political skills may have earned him the nickname "The Crocodile", but it still took half a century of working under Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom on Thursday accused Ukraine of killing a key worker in a drone attack near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack
Africa|Health|Political|World

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry

The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave's health ministry said on

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry
Business|Economy|Political|World

India-US trade deal had created uncertainty between two nations, India's foreign secretary says

The trade deal between the United States and India was a major subject of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S.

India-US trade deal had created uncertainty between two nations, India's foreign secretary says
Political|World

Zimbabwe lawmakers back legislation extending president's time in power

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years on Thursday, which would

Zimbabwe lawmakers back legislation extending president's time in power
Crime|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The U.S.

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid

Dozens of countries including Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm at the U.N.

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump administration asks appeals court to let Kennedy pick vaccine panel members

The Trump administration is urging a U.S. appeals court to overturn a ruling that blocked Health Secretary Robert F.

Trump administration asks appeals court to let Kennedy pick vaccine panel members
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe

A snowballing graft scandal crept closer to Brazil's president on Thursday with a federal police raid targeting his top ally in Congress, adding to the

Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past

More than 10 million people are victims of the harshest acts of violence in Colombia's six decades of armed conflict

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on

Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says

The U.S.

Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil still has room for more interest rate cuts, says finance minister

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Thursday that there was still room for further interest rate cuts in Brazil, but emphasized that it was the

Brazil still has room for more interest rate cuts, says finance minister
Environment|Health|Political|World

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed

Wall Street's major indexes advanced on Thursday with technology shares leading gains as optimism about a Middle East peace deal offset worries about a hawkish Federal Reserve

Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Colombia's De La Espriella seeks presidency with nationalist law-and-order campaign

Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, burst onto the political scene last year and is now favored to be

Colombia's De La Espriella seeks presidency with nationalist law-and-order campaign
Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in early November

Pope Leo is set to visit Peru in the first half of November, interim President Jose Balcazar said on Thursday, following a meeting with the religious leader at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in early November
Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland

Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland
Political|Science

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Polarization and negative partisanship have lowered the standards for whom Americans are willing to support.

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win
Europe|Political|World

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia

The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow on Thursday, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week in what

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|World

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism
Europe|Health|Political|World

Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, apologised on Thursday for the Church of England's role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried

Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions
Asia|Education|Political|World

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school

China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US signs $725 million loan pact with Energy Fuels to boost domestic rare earth production

The U.S. government signed a $725 million conditional loan commitment on Thursday with Energy Fuels to boost domestic processing of rare earth

US signs $725 million loan pact with Energy Fuels to boost domestic rare earth production
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians

The U.S.

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China

Two men, including one who worked as a ​British immigration officer, were jailed on Thursday after being convicted of spying on ‌prominent pro-democracy dissidents now

Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Philosopher, senator, exile: social reformer Cepeda seeks Colombia's presidency

Leftist senator and activist Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and the political assassination of his father, is vying for Colombia's

Philosopher, senator, exile: social reformer Cepeda seeks Colombia's presidency
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact

Israel published a map on Thursday showing an expanded military control zone in southern Lebanon and said it would not

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he was severing "all contact" with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over what he said were remarks

Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, condemned a G7 call for the country's denuclearisation as a violation of its constitution and an

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty
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Poland detains suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says

A suspect in the murder of a Russian national has been detained, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, after an artist critical of President Vladimir Putin

Poland detains suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says
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Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies

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Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies
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Soccer-With relations icy, many Canadians lament hosting World Cup with US

Clad in Canada gear with a red cowboy hat and a maple leaf painted on her face, Catherine Paternal was ready to celebrate Canada's

Soccer-With relations icy, many Canadians lament hosting World Cup with US
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Kremlin says Europeans probably 'pumped' Trump with harmful ideas during G7 summit

A top Kremlin aide said on Thursday that European leaders had probably pumped Donald Trump with harmful ideas at this week's G7 summit, but that the U.S. president was a

Kremlin says Europeans probably 'pumped' Trump with harmful ideas during G7 summit
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Kevin who? MoU trumps Fed

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets bristled at the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt -

Kevin who? MoU trumps Fed
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Zelenskiy says 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday heavy drone attacks on Russia were retaliation for a strike that damaged a historic monastery in Kyiv this week, and

Zelenskiy says 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue
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The 14-point US-Iran pact White House sent to Congress

The White House on Thursday sent Congress the text of an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. 

The 14-point US-Iran pact White House sent to Congress
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Americans view Obama far more positively than Trump or Biden, CNN poll finds

Americans view Obama far more positively than Trump or Biden, CNN poll finds

Americans view Obama far more positively than Trump or Biden, CNN poll finds
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
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Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe

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Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
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NATO says it agrees to modernise nuclear capabilities

NATO agreed on Thursday to modernise its nuclear capabilities and strengthen its nuclear planning capacity, the alliance's senior body for nuclear deterrence said in a

NATO says it agrees to modernise nuclear capabilities
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Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the United States.

Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production
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Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP

Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
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UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now

The U.N. nuclear watchdog on Thursday welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Iran, saying it would now be involved in technical

UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now