Today: October 08, 2026
Today: October 08, 2026

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Key central bankers to meet in Istanbul to discuss global policy challenges

Some of the world's most prominent central bankers will attend the Istanbul Economic Forum on Thursday and Friday to discuss

Africa|Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political

As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold

When Halima

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

Britain's judicial office said on Monday a court hearing would take place on Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles,

Crime|Political|US

2 killed, dozens hurt as gunfire erupts at homecoming block party in south Georgia

Investigators are still working to determine what happened when a chaotic weekend homecoming party erupted in gunfire in a rural south Georgia city, leaving two dead and nearly three dozen others injured

Crime|Political|World

US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing four

The US military said on Sunday four people were killed ​in a strike on a vessel ‌in the Caribbean Sea, the latest in a series of attacks that Washington

Election|Political|World

Paraguay opposition candidate wins Asuncion mayor's race in gauge of 2028 vote

The candidate for Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party lost the mayor's race in the country's capital on Sunday in municipal elections widely seen as a

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Appeals court pauses reinstatement of fired Seattle federal prosecutor

A US appeals court on Sunday put on hold a judge's order reinstating the Seattle area's top federal prosecutor, who had been fired by President Donald Trump.

Election|Political|World

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in

Election|Political|US

Brazil election heads to runoff after campaign dominated by crime, corruption and Trump

Brazil election heads to runoff after campaign dominated by crime, corruption and Trump

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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza before the teams drew 1-1 in their bad-tempered second Nations League soccer match

Arts|Political|World

Lao man deported by the US to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison

A Lao man deported by the United States to Eswatini under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after more than a year in prison

Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons, state media reports

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for personal reasons, and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be acting

Crime|Political|World

Dozens detained at a rally in Moscow held by Kremlin-friendly Communist Party, party says

Police in Moscow have detained about 60 people, mostly young, as a rally held by Russia’s Kremlin-friendly Communist Party was ending

Crime|Political

Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says

By Nolan D.

Political|Science|Technology

Musk says he will rename SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on Sunday that he would rename the company's AI unit to SpaceXSI, following US President Donald Trump's push to use the term "super intelligence" instead

Political|World

Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Central American Parliament

Nicaragua is withdrawing from the Central American Parliament, furthering its isolation on the international stage as the country is

Political|World

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv

Political|World

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?

Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the start of a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, aimed at seizing the territory under their control. 

Political|Science|Technology

Trump announces leadership of AI task force

Trump announces leadership of AI task force

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Political|US|World

Trump picks John Coale as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that lawyer and current Belarus envoy John Coale, who has been credited with the release of hundreds of prisoners, would be his special

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spanish police clear migrant camp on Ceuta beach ahead of royal visit

Spanish police on Sunday cleared a migrant camp on a beach in the North African enclave of Ceuta, where tens of thousands crossed the border from Morocco over two months ago, the

Economy|Education|Political

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation

Election|Political

Inside Democrats’ efforts to secure Election Day and respond to fears of Trump interference

Inside Democrats’ efforts to secure Election Day and respond to fears of Trump interference

Africa|Political|World

Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels

Pro-government forces have regained control of the capital of Tigray, they said on Sunday, dealing a major setback to the opposition alliance that rules the northern Ethiopian region

Political|Science|Technology

Trump names intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar, to head task force

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton the administration's AI czar, tasking him with coordinating the federal

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race

President Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio

Election|Political

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

Election|Political

Latvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist United List looked set to win Saturday's election for parliament, as widely expected, but must build a coalition with other

Crime|Political|World

Christa Pike getting 'life-saving medical care' after surviving Tennessee execution

Christa Pike was critically ill and receiving "life-saving medical care" in a Nashville hospital on

Crime|Political|US

Family of Renee Good sues US government and Trump officials over her death

CNN's Whitney Wild reports for The Lead.

Arts|Crime|Political

Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws

Some New York lawmakers are urging a revamp of the state's sexual assault statutes to make it easier to prosecute cases involving intoxicated victims, following renewed

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump appears at Texas rally with former NBA star Dennis Rodman

(Removes incorrect reference to Southeastern Oklahoma State University as site of Trump rally and edits reference to Rodman's connection to Durant in paragraph 2) By Bo Erickson DENTON, Texas, Oct 1 (

Election|Political|US

Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail to boost Republican enthusiasm ahead of the midterm elections

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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

Election|Political|US

Trump administration's quiet move makes it harder for some US citizens abroad to vote, lawsuit says

The Democratic National Committee is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Department of Defense for a last-minute change that makes it harder for some U.S. citizens who live overseas to register to vote in November's election

Health|Political|Sports

ASU head hockey coach placed on leave after player's collapse during practice

ASU head hockey coach placed on leave after player's collapse during practice

Europe|Political|World

Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Election|Political

Lula leads Bolsonaro by 3 points in Brazil runoff scenario, Datafolha poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, his main challenger, in a potential runoff ahead of this month's election, a Datafolha poll

Political|World

Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns

Crime|Political

Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking conservative podcaster Katie Miller

Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking conservative podcaster Katie Miller

Political|Sports

Protesters throw tennis balls and call on Ireland to boycott second match against Israel

Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel have interrupted the team’s match against Austria by throwing tennis balls on the field

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YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton Park petitioned the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against

Business|Political|Sports

NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state’s General Assembly, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears’ long-running pursuit of a new home

Business|Economy|Political|Technology

US Navy awards RTX's Raytheon $24.4 billion contract for Standard Missile-6 amid stockpile concerns

RTX's Raytheon unit won a multiyear contract worth up to $24.4 billion to produce Standard Missile-6 interceptors for the US Navy, the service said on

Political|World

Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over Asmara embassy closure

Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its

Political

Judge overturns Trump's decision to fire court-appointed US attorney in Seattle

A judge has overturned President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the court-appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle

Political|Travel|World

Trump makes rare presidential visit to tribal land for rally

President Donald Trump's campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation puts him in rare company

Economy|Europe|Political|US

US Energy Secretary Wright 'highly confident' Europe will release diesel stocks

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox News on Thursday that he was "highly confident" Europe could help ease soaring global fuel prices by drawing down emergency diesel

Europe|Political|World

Greece proposes suspending asylum requests in emergencies

Greece urged the European Union on Thursday to allow member states to temporarily suspend asylum applications during major

Political|Science|Technology

California AG Bonta issues subpoena to OpenAI over AI cybersecurity risks

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, as part of a broader inquiry into cybersecurity incidents and risks related to its AI models,

Election|Political|US

US judge finds law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional

A US judge dismissed a federal case on Thursday that accused a Jamaican national of illegally voting, finding the law criminalizing noncitizen voting was unconstitutional

Political

Judge restores court-appointed Seattle federal prosecutor fired by Trump

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to reinstate a court-appointed federal prosecutor in Seattle whom

Arts|Interview|Political|Science|Technology|World

Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

The U.S. military is moving roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East

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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence as Alberta separation vote nears

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast

Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack

Crime|Political|US

Former Dallas officer who shot Black man in apartment that she mistook for hers gets parole

The white former Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own has been granted parole with three years left of her 10-year sentence

Business|Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: ICE issues new instructions on vehicle stops after shootings, new guidance shows

Exclusive: ICE issues new instructions on vehicle stops after shootings, new guidance shows

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Putin says Western companies could get their Russian assets back if things go well

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Western companies could get their Russian assets back if "a favourable scenario" came to pass.

Election|Political

US Postal Service to take extra steps to ensure ballot deliveries

The US Postal Service said Thursday it will take a series of extraordinary measures to ensure the delivery of millions of ballots for

Arts|Political|Sports

Trump’s threats against Olympian leads judge to permanently dismiss Reflecting Pool damage charges

Trump’s threats against Olympian leads judge to permanently dismiss Reflecting Pool damage charges

Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF looking to set up Venezuela office, says no programme requested

The International Monetary Fund is looking to set up an office in Venezuela it said on Thursday, although the country's government has not requested an IMF programme or any

Political|World

Russia's Putin says continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that international conflicts were highly likely to continue as the world changed, but that the situation would get better as

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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy by President Donald Trump's administration that subjects millions of immigrants who

Interview|Political

Trump sidesteps questions on endorsing Netanyahu before Oct. 27 Israeli elections

U.S. President Donald Trump won't say if he thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be reelected this month

Election|Political

3 billionaires give Republican Tom Tiffany a big cash boost in the Wisconsin governor's race

The Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor has raised more than $26 million during the past two months, with $24 million-plus coming from just three people

Education|Europe|Political|World

Crisis meeting told France's hardleft party behind school protests, says source

France's intelligence agencies briefed a government crisis meeting on Thursday that a wave of student protests,

Economy|Interview|Political|US

Trump says he regrets nominating Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Barrett and Kavanaugh

US President Donald Trump said he regretted nominating three Supreme Court justices — Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh — who have opposed him in recent

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Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

Health|Political|World

Sudan's ousted president Bashir sent to Khartoum for treatment, lawyer says

Ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for medical treatment and requires further care outside the

Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Paying more for a tee time? New California law takes aim at golf reservation brokers

Paying more for a tee time? New California law takes aim at golf reservation brokers

Crime|Entertainment|Health|Political|World

Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota

Political

Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for detained immigrants

Election|Political

Up-and-down progress of voting rights in America has been shaped by these 10 key moments

The history of voting and elections in America doesn’t follow a steady path toward progress or retreat. It is marked by intense struggles, monumental victories and devastating losses.

MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the co-pilot who tried to crash a passenger jet on its way to Israel had undergone Islamist radicalization

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and UN say

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 10 civilians, mostly children, Afghanistan and the United Nations say

Election|Political

Democrats say Sanders needs to step up in midterm fight. His allies say he’s doing more than most.

Democrats say Sanders needs to step up in midterm fight. His allies say he’s doing more than most.

Crime|Political|US

In-laws charged with murder in California shooting of NY Times executive

In-laws charged with murder in California shooting of NY Times executive

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Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|US

Elderly woman hit by stray gunfire during shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

Elderly woman hit by stray gunfire during shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

Election|Political|US

Super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin spends $5 million to aid Florida Republican

A super PAC backed by billionaire Ken Griffin has spent nearly $5 million on Florida's US Senate race to bolster Republican candidate Ashley Moody, a sign

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say

Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have held face-to-face talks in Turkey to try to calm

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin critic Kasparov says US and Lithuania warned him of assassination threat

Russian opposition figure and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov said on Wednesday that security services in the US and Lithuania had warned him that his life was in danger

Asia|Economy|Political

Putin sees boost to ties from APEC meet with China's Xi, Russian agencies say

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at an APEC summit in China next month will yield results and benefit ties, Russian news

Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Democratic lawmakers seek probe of US government ads featuring Trump

A pair of Democratic lawmakers sought on Thursday independent investigations into taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump that

Election|Political

A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

Political power in state legislatures and governors’ offices is at stake in the November elections in more than one-third of the states

Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto replaced his foreign minister with a career diplomat on Thursday, his second senior cabinet

Asia|Political|World

Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan hit three houses on Thursday, killing nine people, the Afghan Taliban government said, while Islamabad said the strikes killed 22 "

Europe|Political

Poland to extend German, Lithuanian border controls until March 2027

Poland will extend controls along its borders with fellow European Union members Germany and Lithuania by six months until March 30, its Interior Ministry said on Thursday, a

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South

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Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

An Indonesian police spokesperson said on Thursday that the captain of a ship that capsized in the Java Sea last month has been arrested and will face criminal charges for

Crime|Election|Political

Trump's campaign against noncitizen voting demonstrates it's rare and not enough to swing elections

The Trump administration's push to shine a spotlight on noncitizen voting is highlighting how rare it is

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil is seeking a "full tariff reduction" in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa told

Business|Economy|Political

Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race

President Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska

Political

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years

Political|US|World

Rubio orders visiting Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC ahead of schedule

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered Iran's foreign minister and his delegation to the U.N. General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned

Crime|Political

Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say

Authorities say a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol

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Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump has imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign

Election|Political

New Zealand Parliament dissolved ahead of tight November vote

New Zealand's Parliament was dissolved on Thursday, marking the official start of campaigning for next month's national election, which is shaping up to be a tight contest between

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

Ukraine is urging the United States to impose sanctions on several Russian entities that it says are helping develop Moscow's Rassvet satellite network

Crime|Political

Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault

A Venezuelan delivery driver shot by an ICE agent in Texas has been ordered to remain jailed on charges of assaulting an officer

Economy|Europe|Political

While Spain blocks evictions, Portugal forges on with bill to hasten them

Portugal's parliament approved on Wednesday, in the first reading, a contentious rental market overhaul aimed at speeding up evictions and ending rent controls on new

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Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections

Political|Technology|US

Hegseth announces new autonomous weapons command while repeating attacks on ‘woke’ culture during speech to troops

Hegseth announces new autonomous weapons command while repeating attacks on ‘woke’ culture during speech to troops

Economy|Environment|Political

High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election

State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran

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What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would expand sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming, as prices surge

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can't escape the spotlight, on the court or off

For better or worse, the Indiana Fever keep finding themselves at the center of attention in the WNBA

Election|Political|US

GOP senator blocks resolution that criticized Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads

GOP senator blocks resolution that criticized Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Fed watchdog finds no crimes in $2.4B building renovation, only mismanagement

The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog says that the central bank has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors

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Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees

Human rights advocates have asked a United Nations panel to intervene in a new U.S. government practice that they say amounts to the “enforced disappearance” of noncitizens

Business|Economy|Education|Political

Harvard sued by US agency seeking records in anti-white hiring probe

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit seeking to force Harvard University to turn over records for an investigation into whether

Arts|Europe|Political

Protesters camped out across Spain demand passage of housing measures

Thousands of protesters camped out on Madrid's main square and in other Spanish cities demanded on Wednesday that parliament swiftly

Economy|Finance|Political

Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell's resignation

By Howard Schneider, Michael S.

Business|Economy|Political

Fed's Cook: inflation has been too high for too long

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she is committed to bringing inflation down without harming the labor market in remarks that only briefly touched on monetary

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations

Hundreds of people have held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Senators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy

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Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State

The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group

Election|Political

Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war

Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war

Election|Political

US FCC chair says government ads featuring Trump do not raise concerns

The chair of the US Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are not

Crime|Election|Political

Rep. Trevor Lee charged with fraud, forgery; resigns from Utah House

Rep. Trevor Lee charged with fraud, forgery; resigns from Utah House

Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms

The Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills

Political|US|World

US Justice Department files complaint against Minnesota judges who gave interviews about immigration surge

The US Justice Department filed a judicial misconduct complaint on Wednesday against judges in Minnesota who gave interviews to the New York

Economy|Political|Stock Markets

US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to

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Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

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The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is a public face of the 2023 Champions League winner that is now embroiled in one of soccer’s biggest scandals

Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Federal regulator probing Trump critic Adam Kinzinger for betting on his own pardon

Federal regulator probing Trump critic Adam Kinzinger for betting on his own pardon

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Spain orders probe after rights group alleges troops abused migrants in Ceuta

Spain's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it had alerted prosecutors to an Amnesty International report alleging the military tortured or mistreated migrants in Ceuta, and

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France and Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal

France and Britain are discussing ending their "one in, one out" Channel migration deal, a French interior ministry source said on Wednesday, with Paris unwilling to

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Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian

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Oil prices rise by about $1/bbl on stalled US-Iran talks and tight fuel markets

Oil prices rose by about $1 a barrel on Wednesday, and logged steep monthly gains, on stalled US-Iran peace talks and tightening US fuel markets.

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No imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, Rutte says

NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday there was no imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, in response to a warning issued by Moscow over the

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How a bill intended to rein in NIL and 'protect' college sports could also save the US Olympic team

The Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and requires colleges to maintain scholarships and roster spots for Olympic sports

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A Bulgarian soccer club president is shot dead at his home

The president of a top-flight Bulgarian soccer club has been shot dead in Plovdiv

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Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazil's tradition of joke candidates alive

In Brazil, candidates like Plínio Trump bring a surreal element to elections by impersonating famous figures

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Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions,

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Italy's main opposition PD boycotts antisemitism bill vote amid split on left

Italy's Democratic Party did not take part in a parliamentary committee vote on Wednesday on a highly contested bill against antisemitism, highlighting

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Caterpillar to invest $1 billion in North Carolina manufacturing capacity

Caterpillar said on Wednesday it plans to invest about $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for its compact equipment business amid rising customer demand.

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What’s at stake as California governor candidates debate on CNN tonight

What’s at stake as California governor candidates debate on CNN tonight

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As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do

Most states require warnings on AI-generated political ads, but studies show these disclosures do little to alter people’s willingness to share the content. Most states have legislated election deepfakes by requiring a warning 28 states require disclosures on the media

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Latvia's pro-Ukraine prime minister leads in poll ahead of Saturday election

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist United List is expected to win the largest share of seats in Saturday's parliamentary election but is

Europe|Political

Norway parliament probes Epstein links to politicians and diplomats

Norway's parliament began public hearings on Wednesday over ties between the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian diplomats

Election|Political

Indian opposition parties to launch protests over alleged manipulation of voter lists

An alliance of India's opposition parties said on Wednesday it would launch protests to "save democracy" after a newspaper report said the Election Commission pushed

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Britain’s prisons are full. The solution has sparked outrage

Britain’s prisons are full. The solution has sparked outrage

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Veteran white politician nicknamed 'grandmother' shakes up Johannesburg mayor race

A 75-year-old white politician nicknamed "gogo", meaning grandmother, is running for mayor of Johannesburg in a high-stakes November race that analysts say could

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Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, Premier League says in explosive verdict

An independent panel has found that Manchester City artificially inflated its revenue by more than $1 billion over nearly a decade, circumventing fair-play rules that restricted rival clubs and allowing it to pad its roster with some of soccer’s biggest stars

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Source: Trump personally driving pro-Trump taxpayer-funded ads

President Donald Trump has personally driven the controversial, taxpayer-funded video ads promoting himself and his administration’s policies, including helping select the imagery and videos used, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. Kristen Holmes reports on OutFront.

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Republican Senator Wicker says US security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld

Republican US Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker said Washington's security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld,

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Trump’s ads have cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million, with funding from Customs and Border Protection

Trump’s ads have cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million, with funding from Customs and Border Protection

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Judge orders New York City to restart secondary-home tax rollout; city appeals

A Staten Island judge on Tuesday ordered New York City officials to mail new notices to homeowners it has determined must pay a new tax on secondary

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US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

US Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bid to require President Donald Trump's administration to report to Congress on increasing violence in

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Trump says he is embarking on 32 days of campaign travel before November elections

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans 32 days of campaign travel ahead of the November midterm elections, putting himself and his

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Trump releases AI accord with tech executives

President Donald Trump released a document on Tuesday that his administration cast as an accord on artificial intelligence and which he said earlier

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Prosecutors won't seek to retry former officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in Mississippi

Mississippi’s attorney general said she will not retry a former police officer after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a manslaughter charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist

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Roblox to pay Kansas AG's office $10M as part of online child safety settlement

Roblox to pay Kansas AG's office $10M as part of online child safety settlement

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TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs

TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs

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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military

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Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the

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US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 29 - The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying

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Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to 'give up yet'

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not know if Iran is going to "give up yet" but cast the country as doing "very poorly

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Premier League outlines Manchester City’s alleged breach of rules and ‘sham’ dealings

Premier League outlines Manchester City’s alleged breach of rules and ‘sham’ dealings

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Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to

Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to

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UN renews Haiti force mandate for six months after fresh gang killings

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended by six months the mandate of an international security force in Haiti intended to fight powerful armed

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US appeals court mulls contempt probe over Trump deportation flights

A US Justice Department lawyer asked an appeals court on Tuesday to terminate a judge's inquiry into whether Trump administration officials willfully

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Appeals court declines to pause sanctions against Trump lawyers in IRS settlement

A US appeals court declined on Tuesday to immediately block sanctions against lawyers for Donald Trump who a judge accused

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Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on Tuesday as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on top

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Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism amid concerns over his criticism of Israel

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has debuted a sweeping plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City

Election|Political

100 Israeli settlers drove a Palestinian family from home again. Netanyahu blamed a ‘handful of rioters’

100 Israeli settlers drove a Palestinian family from home again. Netanyahu blamed a ‘handful of rioters’

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Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will visit the White House

Coach Mike Brown says the New York Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump

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Senate Republican says Chinese vehicle bill will not ban Mercedes-Benz in US

A sponsor of a bill to toughen a US government ‌ban on Chinese vehicles said on Tuesday that talks are ongoing to ensure that German automaker

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US lawmakers including Sen. Warren push energy regulators to reject acquisition of power company AES

A group of US lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren asked federal energy regulators this week to reject a more than $33 billion

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Lone GOP senator blocks bipartisan effort to prevent Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center

Lone GOP senator blocks bipartisan effort to prevent Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center

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Appeals court weighs fate of judge's contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court is weighing whether a judge can continue investigating whether the Trump administration illegally flouted an order blocking the deportation of planeloads of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador