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Today: December 05, 2025

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South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout from the failed martial

South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
Business|Economy|World

Russia's services sector growth accelerates in November, PMI shows

Russia's services sector experienced a resurgence in growth in November, driven by a renewed increase in new orders, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Russia's services sector growth accelerates in November, PMI shows
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says
Health|Science|World

US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow

US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow

US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow
Business|Economy|World

Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows

The Indian rupee fell past the key psychological level of 90 to the dollar on Wednesday, extending an eight-month decline as dollar outflows for trade and

Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure

Some major Chinese commercial banks have removed five-year, large-scale certificates of deposit that carry a high yield from their offerings, in an effort to cut costs and

Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
Crime|Political|US|World

Washington shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder, ordered detained

The suspect accused of shooting two National Guard members in an ambush in downtown Washington, D.C., last week was charged on Tuesday with murder and other offenses as

Washington shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder, ordered detained
Health|Science|Technology|World

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it

President Donald Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it
Crime|World

ICE to launch operation targeting Somali immigrants in Twin Cities, federal official says, as Trump calls community ‘garbage’

ICE to launch operation targeting Somali immigrants in Twin Cities, federal official says, as Trump calls community ‘garbage’

ICE to launch operation targeting Somali immigrants in Twin Cities, federal official says, as Trump calls community ‘garbage’
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Dua Lipa's Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas

Dua Lipa has opened a pop-up taqueria in Mexico City called La Dua, offering a unique culinary experience for her fans

Dua Lipa's Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas
Crime|Europe|World

German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week

German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week

German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Balyasny Asset Management up over 15% so far in 2025, says source

Balyasny Asset Management posted a 2.5% return in November and is up 15.3% this year so far, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Balyasny Asset Management up over 15% so far in 2025, says source
Americas|Political|US|World

US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela

U.S. lawmakers who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday they would file a new

US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the U.S. could be attacked.

Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Strong start to online holiday shopping masks signs of a fragile U.S. consumer

The U.S. holiday shopping season kicked off to record online sales.

Strong start to online holiday shopping masks signs of a fragile U.S. consumer
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans

President Donald Trump announces National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
Americas|Sports|US|World

US to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in friendlies ahead of World Cup

The United States will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in its final friendlies before the World Cup

US to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in friendlies ahead of World Cup
Crime|Political|World

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight

The administration of U.S.

Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
Election|Finance|Political|World

Centrist Nasralla edges ahead in Honduras election count

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 2 - Centrist Salvador Nasralla edged ahead of rival Nasry Asfura - a conservative backed by U.S.

Centrist Nasralla edges ahead in Honduras election count
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws

Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Entertainment|Political|US|World

Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps

The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat

Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat

Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's economy likely already bumping up against speed limits, top central banker says

Australia's top central banker said on Wednesday the economy was likely already at its potential growth limit and, should inflation

Australia's economy likely already bumping up against speed limits, top central banker says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probe, Yonhap says

A South Korean court rejected a request to detain former deputy prime minister and finance minister Choo Kyung-ho, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, as prosecutors

South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probe, Yonhap says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Tech, Fed hopes do the heavy lifting

World stocks rose on Tuesday, regaining their poise after wobbling the previous day and lifted by an extended upswing in tech and AI sentiment as

Trading Day: Tech, Fed hopes do the heavy lifting
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Crime|World

Video: Two children killed while gathering firewood in Gaza

Two brothers, just eight and ten years old, were killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza this weekend. Their wheelchair-bound father said the boys went out to gather firewood and never returned. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports.

Video: Two children killed while gathering firewood in Gaza
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Protesters move to end their lawsuit over immigration officers' tactics in the Chicago area

Protesters, journalists and faith leaders who sued over the aggressive tactics of federal immigration agents in the Chicago area are seeking to end their legal challenge

Protesters move to end their lawsuit over immigration officers' tactics in the Chicago area
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story

In a story published Dec. 2, 2025, The Associated Press reported a statement from AES Corp. on its planned industrial project that has vexed astronomers defending Chile’s dark skies

Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota officials defend Somali community against Trump's attacks

Officials in Minneapolis on Tuesday said they were not aware of imminent federal immigration raids targeting the area’s Somali community, which has come under

Minnesota officials defend Somali community against Trump's attacks
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong's deadly fire

It was a clear autumn afternoon with blue skies and a cool breeze as Wong set off to pick up his granddaughter from school.

The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong's deadly fire
Europe|Political|World

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys

Russia and the U.S. did not reach a compromise on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine after a five-

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen

U.S.

Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea Q3 GDP +1.3% q/q, faster than earlier estimate

South Korea's economy expanded by 1.3% in the third quarter, revised central bank data showed on Wednesday, faster than the bank's earlier estimate of 1.2%.

South Korea Q3 GDP +1.3% q/q, faster than earlier estimate
Business|Economy|Environment|World

More US soybean shipments to China due to load through mid-December

Shipments of U.S. crops to China are accelerating after a tense tariff war had stalled trade for months, with at least six bulk cargo vessels scheduled to load

More US soybean shipments to China due to load through mid-December
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Once-in-a-lifetime bloom: rare palms in Rio de Janeiro flower before dying

A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro as spring draws to a close, marking the first and last bloom of these palm

Once-in-a-lifetime bloom: rare palms in Rio de Janeiro flower before dying
Education|Health|Political|World

West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions

The West Virginia Supreme Court has paused a ruling that allowed parents to use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children

West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions
Political|Technology|World

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows

A rebound in Ireland's services sector accelerated at its fastest pace in three-and-a-half years in November, with growth driven by increased gains in current activity and

Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Suburban Chicago cop arrested by ICE returns to duty

A suburban Chicago police officer who was detained during a high-profile federal immigration enforcement surge in the area has returned to duty, his police

Suburban Chicago cop arrested by ICE returns to duty
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's annual growth hits two-year high in Q3, markets weigh risk of rate hike

Australia's economy grew at the fastest annual pace in two years in the September quarter, fuelled by business, government and consumer spending

Australia's annual growth hits two-year high in Q3, markets weigh risk of rate hike
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea's Lee says martial law clean-up not yet complete on first anniversary

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work left to deal with the fallout of the failed martial law bid one year ago and ensure the

South Korea's Lee says martial law clean-up not yet complete on first anniversary
Business|Economy|World

Japan's services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows

Japan's services sector activity continued its steady growth in November, driven by a faster rise in new orders and increased business confidence, a private-sector survey

Japan's services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Australia's flame-haired populist Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen three decades

Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Texas camp to reopen after flood that killed 27 children

A Texas Christian summer camp for girls, where 27 campers died in a July 4 flash flood, announced plans to reopen in May at a nearby location with enhanced safety measures,

Texas camp to reopen after flood that killed 27 children
Europe|Political|World

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says
Australia|Business|Technology|World

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

Google's YouTube shared a "disappointing update" to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban
Business|Election|Political|US|World

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

By Hyunjoo Jin, Fanny Potkin, Wen-Yee Lee, Anton Bridge and Max A.

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis
Travel|World

Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the Beijing-

Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai inflation negative again in November, industry sees floods trimming growth

Thailand's annual headline inflation rate was negative for an eighth month in November, driven by falling energy prices and

Thai inflation negative again in November, industry sees floods trimming growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause

Global shares were on steadier footing on Wednesday, helped by an overnight rebound on Wall Street as a brief selloff in bond markets and cryptocurrencies

Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's services growth slips to 5-month low in November, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at its slowest pace in five months in November, as growth in new orders softened despite a boost from

China's services growth slips to 5-month low in November, private PMI shows
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|World

Taiwan looking forward to re-establish ties with Honduras, foreign minister says

Taiwan is looking forward to re-establishing ties with former ally Honduras and has been in touch with both of the presidential candidates who are friendly towards Taipei,

Taiwan looking forward to re-establish ties with Honduras, foreign minister says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean

Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean

Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean
Asia|Australia|World

What we know about Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane, as fresh search to start 11 years after disappearance

The disappearance nearly 12 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

What we know about Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane, as fresh search to start 11 years after disappearance
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way
Crime|Political|World

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30

Malaysia's transport ministry says the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on Dec. 30

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30
Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Freshman guard Braylon Mullins scores 17 points as No. 5 UConn rallies past No. 21 Kansas 61-56

Fifth-ranked UConn has beaten No. 21 Kansas 61-56

Freshman guard Braylon Mullins scores 17 points as No. 5 UConn rallies past No. 21 Kansas 61-56
World

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway

Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations

Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on proposals to end the war with Russia would take place soon.

Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown

The statistical agencies responsible for publishing data about the U.S. economy have begun updating release schedules following the reporting lapse that occurred during the recent federal

Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Russia's state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported.

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation amid a corruption scandal.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court

China's Wingtech on Friday said it has appealed decisions stripping it of control of its Nexperia chipmaking subsidiary to the Netherlands' Supreme Court.

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court
Crime|Europe|World

Northern Irish prosecutors drop charges in case that sparked anti-immigrant riots

Prosecutors in Northern Ireland withdrew charges on Friday against two teenage Romanian boys over an alleged sexual assault that sparked days of anti-immigrant riots in June,

Northern Irish prosecutors drop charges in case that sparked anti-immigrant riots
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors

CME Group, the world's biggest exchange operator, experienced an hours-long outage on Friday that halted trade on its currency platform and in futures spanning foreign

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Britain on Friday to uphold the "one-China" principle, as Beijing seeks to rally support in its worst diplomatic dispute with Tokyo in

China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

UN warns on voter surveillance ahead of Myanmar election

The U.N. human rights office voiced concern on Friday that the Myanmar junta was pressuring people into voting in an election next month and that electronic voting machines and AI

UN warns on voter surveillance ahead of Myanmar election
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher, futures resume trade after outage

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday with futures trading springing back to life from an hours-long CME Group outage that had temporarily frozen currencies, commodities and

Wall St opens higher, futures resume trade after outage
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister after seizing power following disputed elections

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Elderly Austrian nuns who broke back into their convent will be allowed to stay. But there are conditions

Elderly Austrian nuns who broke back into their convent will be allowed to stay. But there are conditions

Elderly Austrian nuns who broke back into their convent will be allowed to stay. But there are conditions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Maduro ramps up repression in Venezuela as he faces growing threats abroad

Maduro ramps up repression in Venezuela as he faces growing threats abroad

Maduro ramps up repression in Venezuela as he faces growing threats abroad
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
Sports|World

Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week

Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah leader leaves open possibility of new war with Israel

The head of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Friday it retained the right to respond to Israel's killing days ago of its top military commander and left open the possibility

Hezbollah leader leaves open possibility of new war with Israel
Crime|Political|US|World

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry

European Union governments want to put in place safeguards and a review clause in the tariff deal the bloc struck with the United States, to counter concerns

EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer

US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria
Crime|Europe|World

Top Zelensky adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid

Andriy Yermak, one of Ukraine’s most influential political operators and a close aide of President Volodymyr Zelensky, resigned hours after anti-corruption agencies raided his home – a major crisis as Kyiv faces new pressure from the US to accept a peace deal to end the war with Russia.

Top Zelensky adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid
Crime|World

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified

Protesters in Tbilisi have marked a year of continuous demonstrations against Georgia's decision to halt EU membership talks

Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified
Business|Science|Technology|World

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

Europe's Airbus said on Friday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Reeves painted bleak economic picture despite having better news, OBR letter shows

British finance minister Rachel Reeves painted a bleak picture of the economy this month while she was in possession of forecasts that showed better-than-expected news

UK's Reeves painted bleak economic picture despite having better news, OBR letter shows
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

U.S.

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting

An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting

An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting
Business|Sports|World

14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament

14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports

U.S.

Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports
Americas|Political|World

Peru's president to declare border state of emergency to prevent entry of undocumented migrants

Peru will declare a state of emergency along its border with Chile, President José Jerí said on Friday, as migrants seek to cross into the country following a Chilean

Peru's president to declare border state of emergency to prevent entry of undocumented migrants
Business|Economy|Technology|World

American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209

American Airlines said on Friday it expects some operational delays due to a major software change on a significant number of Airbus A320 jets, initially adding that the issue impacted

American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday the resignation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff had plunged the country into a deep political crisis.

Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the U.S.

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'
Business|Technology|World

Airbus A320 repairs must be before next flight, bulletin shows

Airlines affected by a sweeping recall of Airbus A320 jets to fix a software glitch must carry out the work before the next flight, excluding any re-positioning flight to a repair

Airbus A320 repairs must be before next flight, bulletin shows
Crime|Political|US|World

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

West Virginia communities and officials are honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington
Business|Economy|Health|World

Venezuelans worried about economic turmoil shun Black Friday deals

Venezuelans are skipping Black Friday shopping due to the country's struggling economy

Venezuelans worried about economic turmoil shun Black Friday deals
Political|World

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts

The Lebanese army has intensified efforts along the border with Israel, focusing on areas that were once Hezbollah strongholds

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison

Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving US sentence after drug trafficking conviction

President Donald Trump said he will grant a pardon to former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is serving a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S.

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving US sentence after drug trafficking conviction
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say

-The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with U.S.

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say
Business|Economy|US|World

Bankrupt Yellow settles with pensions that sought billions

Yellow Corp has reached settlements with 14 pension plans that had sought over $7.4 billion from the bankrupt trucking company.

Bankrupt Yellow settles with pensions that sought billions
Crime|US|World

Trump sharpens focus on legal immigration after National Guard shooting

U.S.

Trump sharpens focus on legal immigration after National Guard shooting
Sports|US|World

No. 6 Ole Miss beats Mississippi State in Battle for the Golden Egg; Kiffin decision up next

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 6 Mississippi beat Mississippi State 38-19 in the Battle for the Golden Egg

No. 6 Ole Miss beats Mississippi State in Battle for the Golden Egg; Kiffin decision up next
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage

Russian drones and missiles attacked districts of Kyiv early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11, officials said, with explosions and falling drone debris triggering fires.

Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage
Business|Technology|Travel|World

Global airlines affected by major Airbus A320 recall

Europe's Airbus on Friday ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global fleet.

Global airlines affected by major Airbus A320 recall
Europe|World

Ukrainian forces fighting in Kupiansk, despite Russian claims, top commander says

Ukrainian forces are defending their positions and hunting down sabotage groups in the northeastern city of Kupiansk despite Moscow's statements that its troops are fully in control of it,

Ukrainian forces fighting in Kupiansk, despite Russian claims, top commander says
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations
Crime|Travel|US|World

Flights to Philadelphia International resume after brief ground stop over bomb threat

Flights to the Philadelphia International Airport were briefly grounded on Friday due to a bomb threat that was resolved without incident, according to the U.S.

Flights to Philadelphia International resume after brief ground stop over bomb threat
Education|Science|US|World

Trump administration agrees to restore $790 million to Northwestern University

The Trump administration has reached agreement to restore nearly $800 million in federal funds it withheld from Northwestern University and to close government

Trump administration agrees to restore $790 million to Northwestern University
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics

U.S. shoppers spent $8.6 billion online on Black Friday, an Adobe Analytics report showed, as more consumers turned to laptops and phones instead of braving brisk weather to snap up deals

US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case

Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case

Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin emotional, non-committal about his future, following Egg Bowl triumph

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says he feels he like he has to make an announcement about his coaching future by Saturday and says doing so won't be “as enjoyable as people think.”

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin emotional, non-committal about his future, following Egg Bowl triumph
Crime|US|World

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting

Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a huge fire at a high-rise apartment complex, a toll that is likely to

Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place

The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
Business|Education|Political|US|World

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
Sports|US|World

No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas A&M's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game

Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and ran for the clinching score late in the fourth quarter and No. 16 Texas beat No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 on Friday night to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and knock them out of the Southeastern Conference championship game

No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas A&M's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines

COVID-19 vaccinations probably contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children who died of heart inflammation, U.S.

US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines
Asia|Crime|World

Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died

Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as the death toll from floods and landslides tops 300

Improved weather has helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies after landslides and flash floods

Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as the death toll from floods and landslides tops 300
Crime|US|World

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe

A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption

Global airlines scrambled to fix a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday as a partial recall by

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast

Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast
Europe|Travel|World

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying there as he focused on strengthening ties with Orthodox patriarchs

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum

U.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next

A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with dozens unaccounted for

Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next
Europe|Travel|World

Pope removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pope Leo visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday, removing his shoes in a sign of respect but not appearing to pray in his first visit as leader of

Pope removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Thai family trapped by floods clings to furniture for 48 hours to survive

When floodwaters swept into Amphorn Kaeophengkro's home in the southern Thai city of Hat Yai last Saturday, there was no time to escape.

Thai family trapped by floods clings to furniture for 48 hours to survive
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city's foreign domestic helpers

Indonesian domestic helper Fita spoke of the confusion inside the Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex as it was engulfed in

Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city's foreign domestic helpers
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge

Ukrainian drone pilot Mex recalled attacking a recent high-value target - and how the 20-kilometre strike on what appeared to be a Russian tank would have

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens

A Russian attack on Ukraine killed six people and wounded dozens, officials said on Saturday, while emergency crews restored power to more than 400,000

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say

Airbus is telling airlines that emergency repairs to some of the A320 jets affected by a major recall may be less burdensome than first thought, industry sources said on

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile's copper output, manufacturing production fall in October

Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, fell 7% year-on-year in October to 458,405 metric tons, statistics agency INE said on Friday.

Chile's copper output, manufacturing production fall in October
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit

Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit

Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
Business|Technology|Travel|World

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire

China announced a sweeping inspection of fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings nationwide on Saturday after a deadly fire in Hong Kong left at least 128 people dead,

China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire
Asia|Economy|World

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's president set to win snap parliamentary election

Kyrgyzstan votes in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday in which allies of President Sadyr Japarov are expected to win a resounding victory.

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's president set to win snap parliamentary election
Crime|World

Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza ministry says

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began

Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza ministry says
Arts|Crime|World

A Christmas tree in Mexico carries the faces of loved ones who never came home

Families of Mexico’s disappeared gathered at a cathedral near Mexico City to craft Christmas ornaments bearing the faces of their missing loved ones

A Christmas tree in Mexico carries the faces of loved ones who never came home
Africa|Political|World

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo
Business|Environment|World

Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says

The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's

Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns

China's central bank reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

‘What’s going on with this place?’: GOP faces a House in chaos

‘What’s going on with this place?’: GOP faces a House in chaos

‘What’s going on with this place?’: GOP faces a House in chaos
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

After 46 years, a family thought they had closure in the disappearance of their 6-year-old. Now, they’ll face another trial

After 46 years, a family thought they had closure in the disappearance of their 6-year-old. Now, they’ll face another trial

After 46 years, a family thought they had closure in the disappearance of their 6-year-old. Now, they’ll face another trial
Environment|Europe|Science|World

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea
Crime|Political|US|World

Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly

Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video
Business|Political|Travel|World

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

U.S.

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that a delegation headed by security council secretary Rustem Umerov was on its way to the United States

Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit
Health|Science|World

FDA commissioner says data showed 10 child deaths due to COVID shots

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said on Saturday that data showed 10 children had died because of COVID-19 vaccination shots.

FDA commissioner says data showed 10 child deaths due to COVID shots
Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending

AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in U.S. online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe

Police in Azerbaijan conducted a search on Saturday at the home of Ali Karimli, the leader of one of the country's main opposition parties, amid a widening probe into a

Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe
Environment|World

Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 153 after Cyclone Ditwah

At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday, with

Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 153 after Cyclone Ditwah
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly

This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly

This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest

A confident far-right Alternative for Germany has set up its new youth organization as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, Macron's office said, as the Ukrainian leader finds himself in the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term

Tunisian police arrested prominent opposition figure Chaima Issa at a protest in the capital Tunis on Saturday to enforce a 20-year prison sentence, her

Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term
Europe|Sports|US|World

US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League

U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams scored one of the best goals in the Premier League this season when he lobbed the goalkeeper from nearly 50 yards (meters) for Bournemouth

US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire

There is no backup plan if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time

No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire
Health|Political|World

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday.

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack?

U.S.

How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat

Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that Russian drones had entered the country's airspace, posing a threat to aviation, in the third such incident in nine days.

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'

The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian opposition figure arrested over alleged arson attempt at Tbilisi court

Georgian authorities have detained a prominent opposition figure Alexander Elisashvili on suspicion of attempting to set fire to the Tbilisi City Court office building

Georgian opposition figure arrested over alleged arson attempt at Tbilisi court
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country's airspace

Venezuela condemned U.S. President Trump's assertion that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed, a government statement said on Saturday.

Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country's airspace
Education|Health|Technology|World

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Trump's pardon of ex-Honduran president Hernández injects wild card into election

Hondurans are buzzing about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent involvement in their presidential election

Trump's pardon of ex-Honduran president Hernández injects wild card into election
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title

Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down in the second quarter, and No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a dominant performance

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title
Crime|Political|US|World

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies

U.S.

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies
Sports|World

Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin lead No. 11 BYU past UCF for a 41-21 victory

Bear Bachmeier threw for 289 yards and a touchdown to help No. 11 BYU beat UCF 41-21

Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin lead No. 11 BYU past UCF for a 41-21 victory
Africa|Political|World

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville

Guinea-Bissau's ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville on Saturday, days after the military seized power, a source close

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the Air Force's role in exercising nuclear war deterrence as he celebrated the Air Force's 80th anniversary along

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary
Crime|Political|World

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US judge authorizes sale of Citgo parent's shares to Elliott affiliate

A U.S. judge on Saturday authorized the sale of shares in the Venezuela-owned parent of

US judge authorizes sale of Citgo parent's shares to Elliott affiliate
Crime|World

A blue schoolbag in a mass grave. Sri Lanka’s bloody past is re-emerging from the soil

A blue schoolbag in a mass grave. Sri Lanka’s bloody past is re-emerging from the soil

A blue schoolbag in a mass grave. Sri Lanka’s bloody past is re-emerging from the soil
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, emphasizing Christian unity during his trip to Turkey

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque and holds Mass in Istanbul
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China Nov non-manufacturing activity contracts for first time in nearly three years, PMI shows

China's non-manufacturing activity shrank in November for the first time since December 2022, an official survey showed on Sunday.

China Nov non-manufacturing activity contracts for first time in nearly three years, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

China's factory activity shrinks for eighth month in November, PMI shows

China's factory activity shrank for an eighth month in November, an official survey showed on Sunday, suggesting the need for further stimulus to boost demand, as

China's factory activity shrinks for eighth month in November, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's factory activity shrinks again in November, services cool

China's factory activity shrank

China's factory activity shrinks again in November, services cool
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests

Thousands turned out on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years, as Beijing warned it

Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests
Crime|US|World

Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday party

Authorities are appealing to the public for tips, cellphone video and witness accounts as they search for a suspect in the killing of three children and an adult at a child’s birthday party in California

Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday party
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Lebanon’s political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan finance minister says yen's rapid fall clearly not driven by fundamentals

Japan's finance minister said on Sunday that recent erratic swings in the foreign exchange market and rapid yen weakening are "clearly not driven by fundamentals".

Japan finance minister says yen's rapid fall clearly not driven by fundamentals
Sports|World

No. 10 Alabama escapes Auburn with a 27-20 victory thanks to Simpson-Horton connection

Ty Simpson and Isaiah Horton connected three times for touchdowns, including on a fourth-down play in the waning minutes, and No. 10 Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-20 victory in the rivalry known as the Iron Bowl on Saturday night

No. 10 Alabama escapes Auburn with a 27-20 victory thanks to Simpson-Horton connection
Asia|Crime|World

Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns

The death toll from a fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has risen to 146

Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention

Poll workers have begun tallying Hondurans’ votes as the country moves to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race with an endorsement of one candidate and announced he would pardon a former president

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention
Europe|Political|World

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
Economy|Travel|World

In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope

In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope

In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope
Americas|Crime|World

Four dead after 14 people shot at family gathering in Stockton, California

Four people died after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton in northern California on Saturday night, police said.

Four dead after 14 people shot at family gathering in Stockton, California
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns

Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns
Asia|Crime|World

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects
Crime|US|World

3 children among the 4 killed at a California birthday party shooting

3 children among the 4 killed at a California birthday party shooting

3 children among the 4 killed at a California birthday party shooting
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media

You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka

Indonesian authorities report that some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive

Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo takes peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes

Pope Leo urged political leaders in Lebanon on Sunday to make peace their highest priority in a forceful appeal in a country that remains a target of

Pope Leo takes peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes
World

Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted

Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more

Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's allies were trounced in a regional election, results showed on Sunday, a grim first electoral test for the leader after three

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls
Asia|Health|Political|World

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in "very critical" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands
Business|Economy|Political|World

Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says

Operations restarted at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, with the transmission of gas to power stations starting at 2:00 a.m.

Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says
Asia|Environment|Science|World

More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia

More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia

More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Norway wealth fund to back call for Microsoft human rights report at AGM

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund said on Sunday it would vote for a shareholder proposal at Microsoft's annual general meeting this

Norway wealth fund to back call for Microsoft human rights report at AGM
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Tropical storm deaths top 600 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected

The death toll mounted to over 600 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as

Tropical storm deaths top 600 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected
Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Reeves says she did not mislead public on the budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Sunday denied she misled the public over official forecasts ahead of this month's budget, saying she had been honest

UK's Reeves says she did not mislead public on the budget
Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel
Crime|Political|World

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he was naming Ukraine's former ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment.

Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial,

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
Business|Economy|World

OPEC+ holds oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism

OPEC+ agreed to leave oil output levels unchanged for the first quarter of 2026 at its meetings on Sunday as the

OPEC+ holds oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Eight more suspected swine fever cases as Spain struggles to limit export damage

Eight more wild boar with suspected cases of African swine fever were discovered near Barcelona, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Sunday, as Spain struggles to limit the

Eight more suspected swine fever cases as Spain struggles to limit export damage
Economy|Europe|World

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax

Swiss voters have decisively rejected a call to require women to do national service in the military, civil protection teams or other forms as men must do already

Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax
Environment|World

Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact

Sri Lanka's death toll from Cyclone Ditwah climbed to 212 with 218 missing, officials said on Sunday, as flood waters breached a dam and rescue

Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact
Americas|Election|World

Hondurans vote in presidential election marked by fraud accusations

Hondurans headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in a tightly contested race that is taking place amid concerns over voter fraud in the

Hondurans vote in presidential election marked by fraud accusations
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Danilo da Silva header secures Flamengo Copa Libertadores triumph over Palmeiras

Flamengo has won the Copa Libertadores final by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in Lima

Danilo da Silva header secures Flamengo Copa Libertadores triumph over Palmeiras
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says

Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation
Economy|Environment|World

Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich

Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, with 78% of votes against the plan,

Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich
Election|Finance|Political|World

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election

Allies of Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov swept the board in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, cementing his

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election
Business|Economy|US|World

White House’s Hassett says 'happy to serve' if chosen as Fed chair

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that he would be happy to serve as the next chairman of the U.S.

White House’s Hassett says 'happy to serve' if chosen as Fed chair
MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sports|US|World

UNLV will visit Boise State in Mountain West championship game after prevailing in metrics breakdown

Boise State will host UNLV in the Mountain West Conference championship game on Friday

UNLV will visit Boise State in Mountain West championship game after prevailing in metrics breakdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials held what both sides called productive talks on Sunday about a Russia peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal
Crime|Political|World

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says

U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says
Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict

Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must

Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict
Environment|Health|World

‘Like a tsunami’: Asia reels from deadly cyclones and monsoon rains

‘Like a tsunami’: Asia reels from deadly cyclones and monsoon rains

‘Like a tsunami’: Asia reels from deadly cyclones and monsoon rains
Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled into and out of Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm
Business|Sports|Technology|World

McLaren's botched strategy call helps Verstappen win Qatar GP as F1 title fight goes to final race

One week after losing all their points from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, McLaren threw away a bunch more in an increasingly tense Formula 1 title race by botching a strategy call at the Qatar GP

McLaren's botched strategy call helps Verstappen win Qatar GP as F1 title fight goes to final race
Sports|World

Shiffrin wins slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the Olympic season

American standout Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated a World Cup slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the discipline during the Olympic season

Shiffrin wins slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the Olympic season
Business|Education|Sports|US|World

Arkansas hires Ryan Silverfield from Memphis as new coach after 2-10 season

Arkansas has hired Ryan Silverfield as the Razorbacks' new head coach after a 2-10 season

Arkansas hires Ryan Silverfield from Memphis as new coach after 2-10 season
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump's pardon promise offers yet another life to Honduras' imprisoned ex-president

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, once a U.S. ally in the war on drugs, is on the verge of being pardoned by President Donald Trump

Trump's pardon promise offers yet another life to Honduras' imprisoned ex-president
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Business|Economy|Health|World

UnitedHealth agrees to sell South American business to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources say

UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell its last South American business Banmedica to Brazilian private equity group Patria Investments for $1 billion,

UnitedHealth agrees to sell South American business to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources say
Business|Political|US|World

More work needed to reach Ukraine peace deal after 'productive' talks in Florida, Rubio says

A meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Florida on Sunday was "very productive," U.S.

More work needed to reach Ukraine peace deal after 'productive' talks in Florida, Rubio says
Economy|World

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed on Sunday U.S.

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit
Arts|Sports|World

LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU

LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot

President Donald Trump says he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong leader says fire investigation 'must uncover the truth' and promises construction reforms

Hong Kong is setting up an independent committee to investigate a deadly fire that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people

Hong Kong leader says fire investigation 'must uncover the truth' and promises construction reforms
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes

Venezuela's National Assembly will form a special commission to investigate U.S.

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes
US|World

The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the “fog of war” as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched

The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was proud of last week's budget, defending not only what he described as the "fair

UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled
Crime|Election|Political|World

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
Political|US|World

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

U.S.

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro
Crime|US|World

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results

Donald Trump’s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil climbs over $1 a barrel on OPEC action, Ukraine attack

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday following drone attacks by Ukraine, the closure of Venezuelan airspace by the United States, and OPEC's decision to

Oil climbs over $1 a barrel on OPEC action, Ukraine attack
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Australia's ASX announcements platform operational issue 'largely resolved'

Embattled stock exchange operator Australian Securities Exchange is facing fresh pressure to enact its turnaround plan, after its announcements platform suffered an

Australia's ASX announcements platform operational issue 'largely resolved'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

Revenues at China's giant military firms fell last year as corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement, according to a study released on Monday

China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat

Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat

Lawmakers in Congress question legality of second strike on alleged drug boat
Sports|US|World

Josh Allen sets career mark for rushing TDs by a QB as the Bills mash the reeling Steelers 26-7

The Buffalo Bills have bounced back from a loss at Houston by pushing around the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 26-7 win

Josh Allen sets career mark for rushing TDs by a QB as the Bills mash the reeling Steelers 26-7
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices

Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices
Business|Economy|World

Japan's factory activity decline slows in November, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity shrank for the fifth consecutive month in November, weighed by sluggish demand, though the outlook improved slightly, a private-sector survey

Japan's factory activity decline slows in November, PMI shows
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea November exports beat forecasts, led by chips and autos

South Korea's exports rose in November for a sixth consecutive month, beating market expectations, as chip sales hit a record on strong technology demand while autos also

South Korea November exports beat forecasts, led by chips and autos
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea's factory activity shrinks again on weak demand, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity contracted for a second straight month in November, as demand remained subdued, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, though a finalised

South Korea's factory activity shrinks again on weak demand, PMI shows
Business|Science|Technology|World

Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified

Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt

Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan Q3 capex growth slows to 2.9%, but points to resilient demand

Japanese corporate spending on factories and equipment rose 2.9% in July-September against the same period the year before, Ministry of Finance data showed

Japan Q3 capex growth slows to 2.9%, but points to resilient demand
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Taiwan airline seeks role in 'whole of society' defence with surveillance flights to counter China

Flying over the blue waters off Taiwan's east coast, a light aircraft equipped with a powerful U.S.-made radar slung under

Taiwan airline seeks role in 'whole of society' defence with surveillance flights to counter China
Crime|Europe|World

Ex-officer tells inquiry UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan

A former senior British officer has told a public inquiry that British special forces in Afghanistan appeared to commit war crimes by executing suspects and

Ex-officer tells inquiry UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan
Business|Economy|World

UK services optimism falls at fastest pace in 3 years, CBI says

Optimism in Britain's services sector declined at the fastest pace in three years in the three months to November, hurt by ongoing cost pressures that have eroded profits,

UK services optimism falls at fastest pace in 3 years, CBI says
Business|Economy|World

Bank Indonesia will bring rupiah to trade at 16,500 per dollar next year, governor says

The governor of Indonesia's central bank said on Monday that Bank Indonesia would next year bring the rupiah to trade at 16,500 per U.S. dollar, or even 16,400, adding he is

Bank Indonesia will bring rupiah to trade at 16,500 per dollar next year, governor says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia on faltering demand and tariff uncertainties

Manufacturing was weak in the U.S., Europe and Asia's biggest economies in November, business surveys showed on Monday, as subdued domestic demand and

Manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia on faltering demand and tariff uncertainties
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's November new home prices climb but resale values extend declines, survey shows

BEIJING, Dec 1 - China's new home prices rose at a faster pace in November, but prices in the secondary market declined further in a sign that the crisis-hit property sector has yet to bottom out,

China's November new home prices climb but resale values extend declines, survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks finish lower, US yields rise as investors take breather to assess Fed moves

Global shares fell and U.S.

Stocks finish lower, US yields rise as investors take breather to assess Fed moves
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Deadly fire raises fears about safety elsewhere in Hong Kong's high-rise skyline

Uncomfortable questions are being raised over who is to blame for Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades

Deadly fire raises fears about safety elsewhere in Hong Kong's high-rise skyline
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia expands grain-fed beef exports as US production falters

Six thousand Black Angus cattle chew on rolled barley, silage, cottonseed and molasses, fattening up in three rows of shaded pens under the hot

Australia expands grain-fed beef exports as US production falters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar eases versus yen as BOJ hints at rate hike

The dollar slipped against the Japanese yen on Monday following Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's strongest indication to date that

Dollar eases versus yen as BOJ hints at rate hike
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say

Commodity trader Gunvor has held active talks to invest in U.S. oil- and gas-producing assets, which could smooth over ties with the Trump administration

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's November factory activity swings back to decline, private PMI shows

China's factory activity in November contracted slightly as production growth came to a halt and new orders slowed, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

China's November factory activity swings back to decline, private PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's stellar growth, low inflation raise questions over rate cuts

India's robust growth numbers for the September quarter are raising questions about the need for lower rates even as record-low inflation gives the central bank

India's stellar growth, low inflation raise questions over rate cuts
Europe|Political|US|World

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal

Ukrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler's birthday party

Family members were getting ready to cut the cake at a toddler's birthday party when gunfire erupted inside a banquet hall packed with relatives and friends over the weekend in California

A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler's birthday party
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks fall to their first loss in 6 days as bitcoin tumbles

U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s rally, as bitcoin fell sharply again

US stocks fall to their first loss in 6 days as bitcoin tumbles
Americas|Election|Political|World

Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote tallies

With votes from about 57% of polling places counted in Honduras, preliminary and partial results showed conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading the presidential contest early Monday and the governing party trailing

Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote tallies
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map

Republicans in Indiana's House of Representatives have introduced a new congressional map that could net the GOP two more U.S. House seats, sweeping all nine of the state's seats

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map
Australia|Crime|World

Four arrests over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’

Four arrests over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’

Four arrests over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151

Hong Kong authorities said on Monday they had arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in

Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal

Taiwan is aiming for tariffs on its exports to the United States to be cut to 15% from 20% now, though help in training U.S. workers is not among the "conditions" figuring in

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal
Election|Political|World

Conservative Asfura leads Honduras presidential elections, preliminary results show

Nasry Asfura, the Conservative National Party candidate backed by U.S.

Conservative Asfura leads Honduras presidential elections, preliminary results show
Australia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Australia's Star Entertainment names Mathieson Jr. as new chair

Star Entertainment has elected Bruce Mathieson Jr. as chairman, cementing the billionaire Mathieson family’s grip on the embattled casino firm after the family and U.S. gaming group

Australia's Star Entertainment names Mathieson Jr. as new chair
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Indonesia's October exports unexpectedly fall amid weak China demand

Indonesia posted a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in October after exports unexpectedly fell, official data showed on Monday,

Indonesia's October exports unexpectedly fall amid weak China demand
Asia|Crime|Political|World

At trial of South Korea's Unification Church head, prosecutors allege luxury bribes

The trial of the head of South Korea's Unification Church started on Monday, with prosecutors portraying Han Hak-ja as keen to exert political influence and

At trial of South Korea's Unification Church head, prosecutors allege luxury bribes
Crime|Political|US|World

Man hurled Molotov cocktails at federal building in LA and yelled insults about ICE, officials say

Authorities say a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at the Los Angeles Federal Building

Man hurled Molotov cocktails at federal building in LA and yelled insults about ICE, officials say
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia to overhaul defence bureaucracy to improve spending, delivery, says minister

Australia will reorganise its defence department, forming a Defence Delivery Agency and appointing a national armaments director to improve defence spending and delivery,

Australia to overhaul defence bureaucracy to improve spending, delivery, says minister
Business|Economy|World

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period

The first job for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's new chief as she starts work on Monday is to make the central bank boring again, following a

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period
Sports|World

Nik Bonitto bats away 2-point try in OT and Broncos escape with 27-26 win over Commanders

Nik Bonitto batted away Marcus Mariota’s pass in overtime to deny Washington a winning 2-point conversion, and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27-26 thriller over the Commanders

Nik Bonitto bats away 2-point try in OT and Broncos escape with 27-26 win over Commanders
Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon highlights the country's religious pluralism and sends a message to Christians not to abandon the region

Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years for corruption involving a government land project

Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption
Crime|Political|US|World

GOP-led committees plans probe into boat strike killings

Both House and Senate committees are planning to initiate swift investigations into suspected drug smuggling boat strikes, reflecting bipartisan concern about US military actions off the coast of Venezuela.

GOP-led committees plans probe into boat strike killings
Europe|Political|Travel|World

The Latest: Pope Leo celebrates Lebanon's interfaith coexistence as he visits holy sites

Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims

The Latest: Pope Leo celebrates Lebanon's interfaith coexistence as he visits holy sites
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest

Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest

Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent

Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance

Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong leader vows ‘justice’ as apartment inferno investigators focus on unsafe netting

Hong Kong leader vows ‘justice’ as apartment inferno investigators focus on unsafe netting

Hong Kong leader vows ‘justice’ as apartment inferno investigators focus on unsafe netting
Business|Crime|Health|World

Luigi Mangione appears in court as his attorneys seek to have key evidence tossed from state murder case

Luigi Mangione appears in court as his attorneys seek to have key evidence tossed from state murder case

Luigi Mangione appears in court as his attorneys seek to have key evidence tossed from state murder case
Arts|Business|Education|Sports|Travel|World

Putin grants many categories of Chinese citizens visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree granting visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days for many categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, business

Putin grants many categories of Chinese citizens visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares kick off December on negative note; Airbus slides

European shares ended lower on Monday, with defence and Airbus-led industrial stocks weighing heavily on the main index, kicking off the new

European shares kick off December on negative note; Airbus slides
Europe|Travel|World

Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace' alongside country's Christian and Muslim leaders

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region

Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace' alongside country's Christian and Muslim leaders
Crime|US|World

Mass shooting occurred at California family gathering

A shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California killed four people and wounded at least 11 others, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. CNN's Julia Vargas Jones reports.

Mass shooting occurred at California family gathering
Business|Crime|Political|World

UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq handed jail sentence in absentia in Bangladesh graft case

A Bangladesh court sentenced British lawmaker and former minister Tulip Siddiq in absentia to two years in jail on Monday in a corruption

UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq handed jail sentence in absentia in Bangladesh graft case
Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones

Chinese tech giant ByteDance said on Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence voice control tool that will debut on a smartphone made by

ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai central bank planning measures to ease strong baht, sees room for rate cuts

Thailand's central bank is planning measures to ease the upward pressure on the baht, including having banks tighten their controls on gold-related foreign exchange

Thai central bank planning measures to ease strong baht, sees room for rate cuts
Business|Economy|World

China export controls push European firms to move supply chains

(This December 1 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

China export controls push European firms to move supply chains
World

Band of brothers: how the war crushed a cohort of young Ukrainians

Pavlo Broshkov had high hopes when he joined the Ukrainian army in March as a fresh-faced recruit eager to defend his country and earn a bumper bonus to

Band of brothers: how the war crushed a cohort of young Ukrainians
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK lawmaker Siddiq calls Bangladeshi prison sentence 'flawed and farcical'

British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq said a Bangladeshi court process which has sentenced her in absentia to two years in prison was "flawed and farcical" and said the verdict

UK lawmaker Siddiq calls Bangladeshi prison sentence 'flawed and farcical'
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%

Standard Chartered revised its forecast for China's 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6% from 4.3%, citing the country's resilient exports and continued gains in

Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%
Asia|Environment|World

Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed

The death toll from cyclone-induced floods and landslides in Indonesia passed 600 on Monday as rescuers battled to clear roads and improved

Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the

Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduras presidential election on knife's edge with Asfura and Nasralla tied

Honduran presidential candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla were practically tied in the latest vote count on Monday, with both holding just under 40% of the

Honduras presidential election on knife's edge with Asfura and Nasralla tied
Crime|Health|Political|World

Sons of Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety

The sons of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing "

Sons of Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety
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South Korea market watchdog wary of FX risks for retail investors

The chief of South Korea's financial market watchdog said on Monday authorities would review protection measures for retail investors regarding foreign exchange risks amid

South Korea market watchdog wary of FX risks for retail investors
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South Korea special prosecutor indicts Seoul mayor for violating political funding law

A South Korean special prosecutor has indicted Seoul's mayor, Oh Se-hoon, for violating political funding laws in connection with a scandal involving a power

South Korea special prosecutor indicts Seoul mayor for violating political funding law
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Russian manufacturing sector faces sharper output decline in November, PMI shows

Russia's manufacturing sector witnessed a steeper decline in output in November, as supply shortages and reduced new orders continued to weigh heavily on production, a survey

Russian manufacturing sector faces sharper output decline in November, PMI shows
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St. Lucia's Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority

St.

St. Lucia's Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority
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Rate hike prospect arrests yen decline, for now

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The year that started with a rate hike in Japan might just end with another after the clearest signal yet from Bank of Japan

Rate hike prospect arrests yen decline, for now
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space
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Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels

Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands

Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited

OSCE election observers said on Monday that a weekend parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan had been efficiently run, but stifled by a restrictive campaign

OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias

Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau's opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital Bissau following a military coup, the Nigerian

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
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Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on

Bitcoin slumped on Monday, with the world's largest cryptocurrency down about 6% and on track for its biggest daily

Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on
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Tesla sets Norway's annual car sales record

Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 2025 than any other automaker ever did in a full year, registration data showed on Monday,

Tesla sets Norway's annual car sales record
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Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments

Norway's Labour government failed to win backing for its 2026 draft budget by an end-November deadline but talks will resume in parliament

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments
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UK manufacturing PMI shows first growth in over a year in November

Britain's manufacturing sector recorded its first increase in activity since September 2024 last month, bolstered by improved domestic demand and less of a slowdown in orders

UK manufacturing PMI shows first growth in over a year in November
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will pay his first official visit to Ireland on Tuesday, the government said in a statement.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says
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China's slow-motion stock rally starts to win investor trust 

Fund managers are picking Chinese industrial stocks and holding volatile tech shares, betting a two-year-old equities rally

China's slow-motion stock rally starts to win investor trust 
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Euro zone factory activity contracts in November, job cuts accelerate, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction territory in November on weakening demand that forced firms to cut jobs at the quickest rate in seven

Euro zone factory activity contracts in November, job cuts accelerate, PMI shows
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South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November

A monthly gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment saw its sharpest drop of the year in November, a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Monday.

South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November
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German consumer confidence dims as Christmas shopping season falters

German consumer sentiment has slumped to its lowest point of the year, just as shoppers should be flocking to stores for Christmas gifts, raising concerns

German consumer confidence dims as Christmas shopping season falters
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German manufacturing sector faces sharp decline in new orders, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector experienced a marked deterioration in business conditions in November, as new orders fell at the fastest rate in ten months,

German manufacturing sector faces sharp decline in new orders, PMI shows
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French manufacturing sector contracted further in November, PMI shows

French manufacturing contracted further in November as a drop in production and slower demand for goods hit the sector, a survey from S&P Global said on Monday.

French manufacturing sector contracted further in November, PMI shows
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Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar

Deaths and injuries from landmines and unexploded ordnance hit a four-year high in 2024, driven by conflicts in Syria and Myanmar, a new report showed

Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
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UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget

UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
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Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch

Airbus is inspecting panels on its A320 jets after quality control issues surfaced

Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch
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UK and US poised to agree zero-tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals, The Times says

The UK is poised to agree on a major pharmaceuticals deal with the U.S., which will mean zero import tariffs on pharmaceutical products into the U.S. and lead to an increase in NHS

UK and US poised to agree zero-tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals, The Times says
Crime|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu appears in court after pardon request backed by Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption

Israel's Netanyahu appears in court after pardon request backed by Trump
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ICC chief says US sanctions won't change court's handling of cases

The president of the International Criminal Court said on Monday U.S. sanctions imposed on senior court officials disrupt their personal lives but vowed the institution

ICC chief says US sanctions won't change court's handling of cases
Africa|Crime|Health|World

People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border

At a transit camp here on the Chad-Sudan border, Najwa Isa Adam, 32, hands out bowls of pasta and meat to orphaned Sudanese children from al-Fashir, the

People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border
Europe|Political|World

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory

Russia said on Monday that remarks by NATO's most senior military officer that the U.S.-led military alliance could consider a "pre-emptive strike" to be extremely

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory
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Netanyahu's corruption trial divides Israeli public

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Monday for the first time since asking the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial.

Netanyahu's corruption trial divides Israeli public
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Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall

Airbus confirmed on Monday it faced an industrial quality issue with metal panels on some A320-family jets, in its latest challenge after a recall to fix a

Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall
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Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

European leaders rallied to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday after U.S.-Ukrainian talks to revise

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
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A far from quiet end to the year 

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA. What matters in U.S. and global markets today. 

A far from quiet end to the year 
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UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said last week's budget had retained market confidence which was key to providing stability for investors and businesses, and would in

UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead
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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating
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Flurry of Fed dissents in coming meetings could pose market, political risks

The U.S.

Flurry of Fed dissents in coming meetings could pose market, political risks
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Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is facing mounting criticism over his government’s slow response to deadly

Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls
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Government MPs soften claim on Italian central bank's gold to avoid ECB criticism

Ruling party lawmakers in Italy are backtracking from assertions that the central bank's $300 billion in gold reserves belong to the state, a document showed, in a bid to avoid

Government MPs soften claim on Italian central bank's gold to avoid ECB criticism
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Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace

Pope Leo gathered leaders of Lebanon's religious communities next to the old frontline of the country's sectarian civil war on Monday and urged peaceful

Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace
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NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says

Four people were killed and 40 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the eastern-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Monday, Ukrainian officials said.

Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says
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Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon

The wife of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández says he has been released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon
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Goldman Sachs to buy ETF sponsor Innovator in $2 billion cash-and-stock deal

Goldman Sachs said on Monday it will buy active exchange-traded fund sponsor Innovator Capital Management in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $2 billion, as the Wall Street bank

Goldman Sachs to buy ETF sponsor Innovator in $2 billion cash-and-stock deal
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US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
Environment|World

Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Over 800 people remain missing after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Health|World

White House releases details of Trump’s medical imaging, saying results were ‘perfectly normal’

White House releases details of Trump’s medical imaging, saying results were ‘perfectly normal’

White House releases details of Trump’s medical imaging, saying results were ‘perfectly normal’
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Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
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Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy ad brands after IPG takeover

Omnicom said on Monday it will lay off more than 4,000 employees and fold several well-known advertising agency brands after its $13 billion acquisition of rival

Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy ad brands after IPG takeover
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India's current account deficit moderates in Sept quarter as trade gap narrows

India's current account deficit moderated in the July-to-September quarter on the back of a lower merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said on

India's current account deficit moderates in Sept quarter as trade gap narrows
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Gunvor managers buy out CEO Tornqvist as company seeks 'definitive reset'

Global commodity trading house Gunvor's CEO Torbjorn Tornqvist will step down and sell his shareholding in a management buyout, weeks after

Gunvor managers buy out CEO Tornqvist as company seeks 'definitive reset'
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UK stocks fall, dragged down by industrials; Powell speech in focus

Dec 1, 2025 - UK stocks dipped on Monday, dragged down by losses in industrials stocks, amid a general risk-off global sentiment across markets, with investors monitoring domestic data sets and the

UK stocks fall, dragged down by industrials; Powell speech in focus
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India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter, RBI data shows

India's current account deficit moderated in the July-September quarter on the back of a lower merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday.

India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter, RBI data shows
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Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy

Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy