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Jamal Murray scores season-high 52 points, Nuggets hold off Pacers 135-120

Jamal Murray scored a season-high 52 points and Nikola Jokic fell just short of another triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the short-handed Indiana Pacers 135-120 on Wednesday night

Jamal Murray scores season-high 52 points, Nuggets hold off Pacers 135-120
Americas|Europe|World

Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy

Charles Norman Shay, a Native American veteran who was a 19-year-old U.S.

Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy
Crime|MidEast|World

Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship struck in Red Sea

The crew of the Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C, which sank in the Red Sea in July after being attacked by Yemen's Houthis, have been released, an official with the

Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship struck in Red Sea
Economy|Travel|World

Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules

French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, seeking stronger commercial ties, as the European Union prepares to toughen up its

Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules
World

Yemen's Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released 11 mariners held since a July attack on the ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, an assault that killed four on board and sank the vessel

Yemen's Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack
Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
Crime|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later

What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high

The U.S. dollar was soft on Thursday after lacklustre economic data cemented the case for a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week, providing relief

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years

The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says

China's economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his people and not "territorial expansion", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks

Oil prices gained on Thursday after Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks

Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays

Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla maintained a small lead over Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asia markets mixed, sentiment tepid as Fed looms

The dollar hit a five-week low while Asian stocks made a lacklustre start to the trading session on Thursday, after weaker-than-expected economic

Asia markets mixed, sentiment tepid as Fed looms
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge

The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats

Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Australia's household spending surges, lifting rate hike bets

Australian households went on the biggest spending binge in almost two years in October in just the latest example of economic froth that could mean the next

Australia's household spending surges, lifting rate hike bets
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

The Trump administration has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after President Donald Trump and planted the president’s name on the organization’s headquarters despite an ongoing fight over the institute’s control

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages
Political|US|World

The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use
Technology|World

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Africa|Political|World

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to host the presidents of

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing
Political|Technology|World

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S.

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time

Talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Crime|Technology|World

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals

Use of facial recognition technology will be expanded across Britain's police forces to help track down criminals, the government said on Thursday, as it proposed a new body

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals
Crime|Europe|World

UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning

A British public inquiry will deliver its findings on Thursday into the death of a woman who was unwittingly killed by the Novichok nerve agent following the attempted murder

UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car sales fell 19% year-on-year in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker continues to lose

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows
Business|Science|Technology|World

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says

Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies

President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota's Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country

Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies
Business|Entertainment|Finance|World

Paramount raises breakup fee in Warner Bros bid to $5 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Paramount Skydance has raised the proposed breakup fee in its bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery to $5 billion from $2.1 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing

Paramount raises breakup fee in Warner Bros bid to $5 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|US|World

California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing

California has launched an online portal to allow the public to send videos, photos and other evidence of possible crimes committed by federal immigration agents,

California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says

The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, U.S.

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says
Health|Science|World

A dozen former FDA leaders lambaste claims by the agency's current vaccine chief

A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a scathing denunciation of an FDA memo to staff that made sweeping claims casting doubt on vaccine safety

A dozen former FDA leaders lambaste claims by the agency's current vaccine chief
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'

A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without

US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
Business|Political|World

US opens massive $796M consulate in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish ties

The United States has inaugurated a massive new consulate compound in Irbil, the capital of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region

US opens massive $796M consulate in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish ties
Crime|World

A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records

One of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most vocal accusers is urging judges to grant the Justice Department’s request unseal to records from their federal sex trafficking cases, saying that “only transparency is likely to lead to justice.”

A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Census Bureau says implementing strategies to bring economic data releases back on track

The U.S.

US Census Bureau says implementing strategies to bring economic data releases back on track
Business|Crime|World

Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti

A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has been indicted on federal charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with four different minors in Haiti over multiple years

Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti
Arts|Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration
Business|Health|Science|World

US FDA removes longtime director of over-the-counter drugs office

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving Theresa Michele, longtime director of the office of non-prescription drugs, to a new role, a federal official said on Wednesday.

US FDA removes longtime director of over-the-counter drugs office
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years

Britain’s King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier put on a show of Anglo-Saxon unity Wednesday as their countries expand cooperation to fend off threats to European security, combat climate change and bolster economic growth

Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional

US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico's senate taps Sheinbaum ally for attorney general

The Mexican Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ernestina Godoy, a close ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the country's new attorney general, cementing

Mexico's senate taps Sheinbaum ally for attorney general
Crime|Political|World

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Escaped inmate taken into custody after knocking on doors

Escaped inmate taken into custody after knocking on doors

Escaped inmate taken into custody after knocking on doors
Americas|Political|Travel|World

Plane from US carrying returned migrants lands in Venezuela, foreign minister says

A plane from the United States carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants landed in Venezuela on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said.

Plane from US carrying returned migrants lands in Venezuela, foreign minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trading Day: Fed hopes fire risk rally

Stocks rose while U.S. bond yields and the dollar fell on Wednesday, after surprisingly weak private sector jobs data increased the likelihood

Trading Day: Fed hopes fire risk rally
Health|Science|World

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

A new study suggests a single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

NTSB describes final moments of flight that killed missionary father and daughter in Florida crash

The National Transportation Safety Board described the fatal Nov. 10 flight that killed a Christian missionary father and his daughter in its preliminary report

NTSB describes final moments of flight that killed missionary father and daughter in Florida crash
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers

Israel says it launched an airstrike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria

The French government on Wednesday criticized the decision by an Algerian court to uphold a seven-year jail sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes despite its

France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A

Morgan Stanley is seeing a strong deal pipeline next year for mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, its co-head of investment banking, Mo

Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A
Crime|Political|US|World

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their record levels

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high
Business|Crime|World

Brazil judge orders government to add JBS subsidiary to 'dirty list' for slavery

A federal labor judge in Brazil ordered the government to add a poultry unit of meatpacker JBS to a so-called "dirty list" of employers responsible

Brazil judge orders government to add JBS subsidiary to 'dirty list' for slavery
Crime|World

Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans

U.S. immigration officials began an operation in New Orleans to arrest immigrants in the U.S. illegally, federal officials said

Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is embracing his love for travel in his final month in office

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe
Americas|Crime|World

Alleged gang leader is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti

A man alleged to be the founder and leader of a Haitian gang has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the kidnapping of 17 people, including five children, who were on a missionary trip to the Caribbean country

Alleged gang leader is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

U.S.

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|World

Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel

Shari Redstone's exit from the media world was decidedly brief.

Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife

U.S.

Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Publication of Honduran election results again halted, official says

The publication of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election in Honduras has once again been halted, election official Cossette Lopez-Osorio said in a post on X on

Publication of Honduran election results again halted, official says
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill

Germany's opposition far-left Left party said it would abstain from voting on a contentious pensions package on Friday, likely indirectly securing its passage through

Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill
Crime|Election|Political|World

Peruvian presidential candidates to get bulletproof vests after gun attacks

Peru's electoral authority will provide bulletproof vests to presidential candidates ahead of April's elections after a spate of attacks on politicians in the

Peruvian presidential candidates to get bulletproof vests after gun attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports

Bond investors have expressed concerns to the U.S.

Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports
Europe|Travel|World

Lithuania airport shuts for a second time on Wednesday over balloons

Lithuania's Vilnius airport suspended flights for a second time on Wednesday due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the operator said in a statement, the latest in a

Lithuania airport shuts for a second time on Wednesday over balloons
Business|Economy|World

US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says

The U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency could be undermined by the country's reduced support for its friends and military allies, Bank of

US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says
Europe|Political|World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Business|Economy|World

Nigeria approves fiscal plan proposing $37.7 billion 2026 budget

Nigeria's cabinet has signed off on a medium-term fiscal plan that projects spending of around 54.5 trillion naira ($37.71 billion) in 2026, its minister of

Nigeria approves fiscal plan proposing $37.7 billion 2026 budget
Crime|Political|World

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes

The scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon has been a long time coming on Capitol Hill

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation

Brazil's state of Para has delayed the deadline for the introduction of tracking devices in its cattle herds, a blow to environmental efforts to introduce a

Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation
Business|Technology|World

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse

Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left capital Havana and much of

Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse
Crime|US|World

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Family continues search for missing Army specialist at Soberanes Point

Family continues search for missing Army specialist at Soberanes Point

Family continues search for missing Army specialist at Soberanes Point
Election|Political|US|World

Projection: Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district.

Projection: Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges

A lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over a fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
Crime|Political|World

US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on alleged affiliates of the Tren de Aragua gang

US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang
Business|Economy|Finance|World

HSBC's long-term vision called into question after Nelson appointment

By Lawrence White LONDON, Dec 3 - HSBC's appointment of Brendan Nelson as chairman on a permanent basis raises questions about the Asia-focused bank's succession planning and long-term vision,

HSBC's long-term vision called into question after Nelson appointment
Crime|Education|Environment|Political|World

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy

The confusion still swirling in Washington over President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear:

Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
Political|US|World

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed President Donald Trump and Ukrainian officials after a "thorough, productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for a 50-year mortgage floated by President Donald Trump to boost housing

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says
Crime|Health|Interview|US|Videos|World

Nurse seen on video leaving woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says

Nurse seen on video leaving woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says

Nurse seen on video leaving woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits

Democrats were more bullish on their chances of recapturing control of the U.S.

Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits
Business|Economy|Political|World

Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says

Lebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel

Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says
Crime|Political|US|World

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures

Boeing said on Wednesday it could close its $4.7 billion acquisition of wing and fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems by the end of the year after a U.S. regulator said

Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys on Tuesday yielded no public breakthrough on a potential Ukraine peace deal, with Kremlin aide

Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Codelco and Glencore agree to partner on Chilean smelter project

Chile's state-run copper producer Codelco and Glencore, a Swiss trader and miner, have signed an initial agreement to collaborate on a smelter project in Chile, the

Codelco and Glencore agree to partner on Chilean smelter project
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending

U.S. consumer finances remain broadly healthy, even though there are some signs of stress for borrowers with lower credit scores, Brendan Coughlin, president

Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better

A record 64 nations will be in Friday's World Cup draw as FIFA expands the tournament from 32 to 48 teams

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'

There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in the Gaza Strip and there are "strong reasons to believe"

UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough

Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on

Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA

Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina

Glencore plans to restart operations at its Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina by the end of next year, it said on Wednesday, after it became the last to produce the

Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as over 900 people remained missing

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces

Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms

The death toll from a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms
Political|US|World

Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority

Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant U.S.

Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority
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Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works
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December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know
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EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to boost EU resilience to threats like rare earth shortages by strengthening trade measures and

EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
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Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown

Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it expects a hit of about $200 million to its fourth-quarter pre-tax profit due to the U.S. government

Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown
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Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns

Hedge funds are using near-record levels of leverage to trade equities and betting on debt-backed strategies in efforts to juice returns,

Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns
Arts|World

Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war

With 70,000 dead, countless injured, hundreds of thousands of people homeless and whole districts laid to waste, the task of rebuilding Gaza is almost beyond comprehension.

Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war
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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
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Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week

Mexico on Wednesday announced it would boost the minimum wage next year and push to trim the country's long work week, the

Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week
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China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China's position on Tuesday on remarks made by Japan's prime minister regarding Taiwan during talks with his French counterpart in

China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan
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Multilateralism works even as US, fossil fuel industry oppose climate action, UN chief says

The final outcome of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil last month was "disappointing," but showed multilateralism still works in the absence of the United

Multilateralism works even as US, fossil fuel industry oppose climate action, UN chief says
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Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll

Central Europe's main currencies may be close to a ceiling after hitting fresh multi-month highs in the past month, a Reuters poll of economic analysts showed

Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll
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Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals

Israel on Wednesday published a draft law that aims to boost state revenues from a concession for extracting minerals from the Dead Sea as well as

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals
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Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it has opened a hypersonics system integration lab at its Huntsville campus as it pushes to develop next-generation weapons.

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility
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Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approved the 2026 budget on Wednesday, planning to allocate nearly a third of the country's gross domestic product to defence as the war

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
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European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender

By Maria Martinez and Iain Withers BERLIN/LONDON, Dec 3 - European Rearmament Bank (ERB), an initiative to create a state-backed lender for defence amid the region's worst conflict since World War Two

European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender
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Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower

The euro hit an almost seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted by data showing an expansion in euro zone business activity, while weaker

Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower
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Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source

German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,

Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source