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South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel
Crime|Political|US|World

US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza, sources say

 The U.S. gathered intelligence last year of Israeli officials discussing how their soldiers had sent Palestinians into Gaza tunnels the Israelis believed were

US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza, sources say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says

The family and lawyers of jailed Tunisian opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek accused prison authorities on Wednesday of brutally assaulting him to try to force an end

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader faced brutal violence in prison, his lawyer says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's top prosecutor defends his innocence in leak trial

Spain's top prosecutor, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, who is on trial for allegedly leaking confidential information about a tax fraud case, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that he did

Spain's top prosecutor defends his innocence in leak trial
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with U.S.

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

South Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens
Business|Election|Political|World

Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, commission says

A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came first in Iraq's parliamentary election, the Independent High Electoral Commission said on Wednesday.

Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, commission says
Business|Economy|Political|World

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the latest attempt to pressure

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|World

Are the deadly US strikes on alleged drug vessels legal?​

U.S. strikes against suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean have killed dozens of people who President Donald Trump's administration calls

Are the deadly US strikes on alleged drug vessels legal?​
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial

Former aide to 2 N.Y. governors accused of being an undisclosed agent of China faces trial
Crime|Political|US|World

White House says Epstein emails released to smear Trump

The White House accused Democrats in the House of Representatives of releasing emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday to smear President Donald Trump.

White House says Epstein emails released to smear Trump
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Algerian president pardons writer Boualem Sansal after German request

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has granted a pardon to French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal following a request from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the

Algerian president pardons writer Boualem Sansal after German request
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish president to block judicial appointments in bid to stifle government reforms

Poland's president said on Wednesday he would refuse to nominate or promote judges who question the status of colleagues appointed under a contested system introduced by the previous

Polish president to block judicial appointments in bid to stifle government reforms
Business|Economy|Political|World

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit
Economy|Political|World

French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform

French lawmakers voted to suspend a contested pension reform on Wednesday, as next year's budget bills inch through parliament under persistent threats to the government's survival.

French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform
Economy|Political|World

Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court

Pakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, a move that

Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals
Economy|Election|Health|Political|Sports

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgia charges ex-PM, opposition leader Gakharia in deepening crackdown

Georgian prosecutors on Wednesday charged Giorgi Gakharia, an exiled opposition leader and former prime minister, with offences related to his time in office, amid an escalating

Georgia charges ex-PM, opposition leader Gakharia in deepening crackdown
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Democratic-led states are inadvertently sharing drivers' data with ICE, officials say

Democratic-led states are inadvertently making their drivers' data available to U.S. immigration authorities through a little-understood digital loophole, a

Democratic-led states are inadvertently sharing drivers' data with ICE, officials say
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

India says Delhi blast was 'terror incident', sources cite possible link with Kashmir arrests

India's government confirmed on Wednesday that it was treating a car blast that killed eight people and wounded at least 20 others in Delhi as a "

India says Delhi blast was 'terror incident', sources cite possible link with Kashmir arrests
Political|Science|Technology|World

Checking Iran's enriched uranium stock is 'long overdue', IAEA report says

Iran still has not let inspectors into the nuclear sites Israel and the United States bombed in June, the U.N. atomic watchdog said in a confidential report on

Checking Iran's enriched uranium stock is 'long overdue', IAEA report says
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months

The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June

UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Sports

Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics

Culture wars once arose from impromptu events that struck a nerve among Americans, but they are now started by partisan agitators who introduce them to politicians and watch them take hold.

Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris

The trial of Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has begun in Paris over atrocities committed during the Second Congo War

Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris
Asia|Business|Europe|Political|World

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered Spain's King Felipe VI a vision of cooperation with "

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Suicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension

A suicide bomber killed 12 people in Pakistan's capital on Tuesday in a sharp escalation of militant violence that the defence minister said had

Suicide bombing in Pakistan capital kills 12, raises regional tension
Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer says any attack on cabinet members is 'completely unacceptable'

LONDON -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that any attack on members of his cabinet was "completely unacceptable", suggesting he was not behind newspaper reports that his allies

UK's Starmer says any attack on cabinet members is 'completely unacceptable'
Political|World

Israeli defence minister says he intends to close public radio station

Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday he planned to close publicly funded Army Radio in what he described as an attempt to preserve the military’s nonpartisan character, but the

Israeli defence minister says he intends to close public radio station
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits

Three former senior enforcement lawyers at the U.S.

Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from U.S.

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his

How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs

Brazil's fiscal balance will become a top priority from 2027 regardless of the outcome of next year's presidential election, Goldman Sachs' head of Latin

Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump pens letter asking Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in corruption trial

Trump pens letter asking Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in corruption trial

Trump pens letter asking Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in corruption trial
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat
Economy|Health|Political|Technology|Travel

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Dozens of Venezuelans deported from US to notorious Salvadoran prison subjected to torture, rights groups claim in new report

Dozens of Venezuelans deported from US to notorious Salvadoran prison subjected to torture, rights groups claim in new report

Dozens of Venezuelans deported from US to notorious Salvadoran prison subjected to torture, rights groups claim in new report
Political|Technology

How the Trump administration seeks to ‘weaponize’ the White House website to troll Democrats and amplify its message

How the Trump administration seeks to ‘weaponize’ the White House website to troll Democrats and amplify its message

How the Trump administration seeks to ‘weaponize’ the White House website to troll Democrats and amplify its message
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says contacts with Britain failed to develop

The Kremlin said on Wednesday there had been contact between Britain's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, and Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov but that the dialogue

Kremlin says contacts with Britain failed to develop
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ex-Polish justice minister offers to be questioned abroad, lawyer says

A former Polish justice minister accused of abuse of power has offered to be questioned in Hungary or Belgium, his lawyer told Rzeczpospolita daily in comments published late on

Ex-Polish justice minister offers to be questioned abroad, lawyer says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus

Two newly appointed members of the Japanese government's top economic panel called on Wednesday for an economic stimulus package larger than last year's,

New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus
Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown

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US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown
Political|Science|Technology|World

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week hinted at a possible shift in the country's decades-old non-nuclear principles, raising speculation that

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift
Europe|Political|World

Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board

Turkey's defense minister has announced that all 20 personnel on board a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have died

Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board
Business|Economy|Political|World

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
Business|Political|US|World

Does Trump have a defamation case against the BBC?

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Does Trump have a defamation case against the BBC?
Crime|Education|Political

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud
Election|Political|US|World

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, to run for US Congress

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of the 35th U.S. president, John F.

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, to run for US Congress
Asia|Political|World

Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead

At least one person was killed in Cambodia amid a flare-up of conflict with Thailand on Wednesday as the neighbours accused each other of opening fire along a disputed part of their

Thai-Cambodia border tensions escalate, at least one dead
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday she would not deny that the negative aspects of the weak yen on the economy have become more pronounced than the positive

Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found

The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China

General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said, reflecting

GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows

Japan's government will pledge to increase spending "without hesitation" to support an economy on the cusp of emerging from stagnation, according to a draft of

Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows
Asia|Business|Political|World

Thai king's historic state visit to China signals closer ties

When King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrives in Beijing on Thursday, he will become the first reigning Thai monarch to make a state visit to China, in what analysts say

Thai king's historic state visit to China signals closer ties
Business|Economy|Political|World

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia have agreed on a new security treaty that commits them to consult each other if either country is threatened,

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty
Asia|Political|World

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights

South Korea will co-sponsor an annual U.N. resolution that raises concerns over North Korea's human rights situation, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, defying

South Korea to maintain backing for UN resolution on North Korea human rights
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops

Thailand ‘halts’ peace agreement with Cambodia hailed by Trump after landmine explosion injures troops
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Rep.-elect Grijalva says she plans to confront Johnson at long-delayed swearing-in ceremony

Rep.-elect Grijalva says she plans to confront Johnson at long-delayed swearing-in ceremony

Rep.-elect Grijalva says she plans to confront Johnson at long-delayed swearing-in ceremony
Americas|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security

Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards

Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit

Vietnam is working to sign a trade agreement with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Wednesday, as a new round of

Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end
Crime|Political|World

Colombia president orders suspension of intelligence sharing with US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered Colombian public security forces to suspend intelligence sharing with U.S. intelligence agencies until Washington stops attacking boats in the

Colombia president orders suspension of intelligence sharing with US
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback

The U.S.

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US House Speaker Johnson to swear in Democratic Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will swear in Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday, Johnson's office said on Tuesday.

US House Speaker Johnson to swear in Democratic Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump border commander could head to Charlotte, New Orleans, sources say

U.S.

Trump border commander could head to Charlotte, New Orleans, sources say
Crime|Political|World

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for former spy chief in martial law declaration probe, Yonhap reports

A South Korea court issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for former spy agency chief Cho Tae-yong who is under a probe into ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for former spy chief in martial law declaration probe, Yonhap reports
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens of Israeli settlers launch arson attack in West Bank as attacks against Palestinians surge

Dozens of Israeli settlers launch arson attack in West Bank as attacks against Palestinians surge

Dozens of Israeli settlers launch arson attack in West Bank as attacks against Palestinians surge
Americas|Crime|Environment|Political|World

French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law

France is worried about U.S. military operations in the Caribbean because they violate international law, the country's foreign minister Jean-Noel

French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law
Political

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Trump's $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bring a billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC has cast a shadow over the British broadcaster’s future, but it could also be a bluff with little legal merit

Trump's $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns

Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who played a leading role in negotiations during the Gaza war and was a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns
Business|Europe|Political|World

Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows

Russia said its forces had pushed deeper into the eastern Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk on Tuesday, with one video showing Russian

Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows
Health|Political|World

UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children

UNICEF said on Tuesday essential items including syringes to vaccinate children and bottles for baby formula are being denied entry into Gaza by Israel,

UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
Economy|Health|Political|US

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House
Crime|Political|US|World

Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe

Legislation moving through Congress that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history would also allow eight Republican senators to seek hundreds

Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district
Health|Political|Sports

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention

British political commentator Sami Hamdi plans to leave the U.S. after spending over two weeks in immigration detention

British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention
Health|Political|Travel|World

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances

A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room
Economy|Political|US|World

Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote

After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session

Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Political

Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo

For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|US

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues

Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday as air traffic control staffing improved significantly ahead of an expected end to a record-setting government

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues
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France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
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Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir

The Israeli parliament has advanced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for Palestinian militants convicted of killing Israeli citizens, with some lawmakers believing it

Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir
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White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'

The White House says it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington’s NFL team after President Donald Trump

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
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Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

President Donald Trump has pardoned the husband of Republican congresswoman Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
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At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008

At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008

At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008
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Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk

U.S.

Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk
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UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests

The U.N.

UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests
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US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

Hungary could choose from four or five facilities to shore up its finances under an agreement with Washington, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday, with funding worth up to

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
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Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy will be eligible for help dealing with migratory pressures under a new EU mechanism when the bloc's pact on migration and asylum enters into force

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says
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Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack

Venezuela is deploying weapons, including decades-old Russian-made equipment, and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a U.S. air or ground attack,

Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack
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Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
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Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs

A Russian court has extended the jailing of an 18-year-old street singer on charges seen as punishment for performing anti-war songs

Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs
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UK government defends the BBC as critics circle and Trump threatens to sue

The British government has rallied to the defense of the BBC as it faces a dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump

UK government defends the BBC as critics circle and Trump threatens to sue
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Syrian official says his country has joined the anti-IS coalition but not the military mission

A Syrian government official says Syria has joined a global coalition against the Islamic State, but that Syria has not joined of the U.S.-led military mission fighting the extremist group

Syrian official says his country has joined the anti-IS coalition but not the military mission
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The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government
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Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns

The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff

Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
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Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
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Iraqis vote in election they expect to bring little reform

Iraqis voted in parliamentary elections on Tuesday in which Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani was seeking a second term but many disillusioned young voters saw

Iraqis vote in election they expect to bring little reform
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Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will ask for a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss how he can work with him and will also offer some ideas, he told Fox

Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says
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UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
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Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan but the number of casualties

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board
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Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break

Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break

Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break
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Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know
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South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking
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Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
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Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if any other nuclear power does so.

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
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Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria

The Israeli military accused Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday of seeking to rebuild its combat abilities in south Lebanon to the point of threatening Israel's security

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria
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What are the key claims made in the leaked internal BBC memo?

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What are the key claims made in the leaked internal BBC memo?
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits heavily bombarded frontline city of Kherson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, which is only a few kilometres from Russian positions across the Dnipro river, and faces

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits heavily bombarded frontline city of Kherson
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Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

A lifelong politician who just last year was projected to become prime minister of Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now struggling to define his party’s

Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
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Women in Darfur report rape, lost children amid Sudan violence, UN says

Women fleeing Sudan's al-Fashir city report killings, systematic rape and the disappearance of their children following its capture by the paramilitary Rapid

Women in Darfur report rape, lost children amid Sudan violence, UN says
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Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
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US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

The U.S. government "made money" by giving support to the Argentine central bank ahead of last month's midterm election in the South American country, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
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Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time

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Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
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US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
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Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
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Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
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Trump being urged to intervene in Tina Peters case, sources say

Trump being urged to intervene in Tina Peters case, sources say

Trump being urged to intervene in Tina Peters case, sources say
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G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
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UK council loses bid to remove asylum seekers from hotel at centre of protests

A British regional council on Tuesday lost its bid to have asylum seekers removed from a hotel targeted by protests after a resident was charged with sexual assault, a

UK council loses bid to remove asylum seekers from hotel at centre of protests
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Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound

Thousands of protesters circled a former army headquarters in Serbia on Tuesday over a new law to speed its conversion into a luxury compound leased to an

Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound
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Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
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Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 27

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered