Today: September 19, 2026
Today: September 19, 2026

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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denounces IAEA's meeting on denuclearization

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, denounced the International Atomic Energy Agency's general assembly that discussed the denuclearization

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King Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana's brother

Britain's King Charles took the unusual step on Wednesday of responding to criticism by the brother of his late first wife Diana, saying via a spokesperson that grief could

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Mbappé and Vinícius caught in Spain's great migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior have found themselves in the middle of a supercharged debate in Spain about migration and the country’s relations with Morocco

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A detained US scholar’s wife asks Trump for help as Xi’s Washington visit nears

Min Zin, a U.S. scholar of Myanmar politics, has been detained in China for over three months

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Afghan man sentenced to 20 years in case tied to 2021 airport bombing that killed US troops

Afghan man sentenced to 20 years in case tied to 2021 airport bombing that killed US troops

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Wall St ends lower after Fed hikes interest rates, sees more tightening ahead

US stocks whipsawed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in over three

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UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

The United Nations chief is urging global competitors in artificial intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.”

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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences

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Fed policymakers forecast one more rate hike this year

By Michael S.

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Top Democrat on US House committee will not support Israel bomb sale

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Health|Science|World

Pennsylvania measles cases top 700 after four outbreak-related deaths reported

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday reported 731 measles cases, up 38 from Monday's update, as the outbreak continued to spread in the state at the center of the

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Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on

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UN chief Guterres calls for countries fueling Sudan's war to be held accountable

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Wednesday for countries providing weapons to the warring parties in Sudan that are used to attack

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French seeks lifting of EU sanctions on billionaire after pressure by Azerbaijan, diplomats say

France has been urging the EU to lift sanctions on Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov after coming under what it says is pressure from Azerbaijan as

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OpenAI's rogue agents probed Hugging Face for weaknesses two months before major hack

Rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site itself for vulnerabilities as early as May,

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France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to extend targeted support for sectors hit hard by surging fuel prices stemming from the Iran war until the end

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US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says

The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of countries which have failed to demonstrably combat illegal drug trafficking for the first time in more than 20

Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging

The World Health Organization reports encouraging signs in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

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Devils hire former Kraken assistant Jessica Campbell as manager of hockey development

The New Jersey Devils have hired Jessica Campbell as manager of hockey development and Bryan McCabe as VP of prospect personnel and assistant general manager of the American Hockey League's Utica Comets

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Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing

A local official and activists say that a gold mine collapse in Sudan has killed at least 82 people

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Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children

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Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children

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Change in human trafficking policy could make some minors easier to deport

The Trump administration has ordered caregivers for migrant children to stop reporting human trafficking concerns directly to the office created to help victims

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Ebola response making progress in Congo, but outbreak 'far from over,' WHO says

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday there were encouraging signs measures to contain an Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo were gaining

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UK PM Burnham to welcome Canada's Carney to Everton soccer game

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to host his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at a soccer match on Wednesday, giving the leaders a chance to bond over their

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Robust US retail sales underscore economy's resilience, inflation pressures building

U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August as households boosted purchases of a range of goods while also spending more at restaurants and bars,

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EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "

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Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services

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Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July

Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot

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US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the

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China's Huawei forecasts billions of agents will dominate AI traffic by 2035

China's Huawei expects autonomous agents to account for more than 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035, requiring huge increases in computing power

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Ukrainian drone commander says his forces killed decorated Russian general

Ukrainian drone forces killed a Russian general in eastern Ukraine on Saturday, a little over two weeks after he received a Hero of Russia award for his wartime service,

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Ukraine proposes record defence spending next year as war costs soar

Ukraine is proposing record defence spending for 2027 as the cost of the war with Russia, now in its fifth year, rises and the country needs more financial

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Yemen offensive elevates enigmatic Houthi commander's standing

By Michael Georgy, Jana Choukeir and Maha El Dahan DUBAI, Sept 16 - Abdul Malik al-Houthi, an elusive figure who commands a battle-hardened force, scored his biggest military victory in years when his

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France recorded at least 817 excess deaths during July 27-August 20 heatwaves

France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, when the country was hit by exceptionally high temperatures, the national health agency said on

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Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday he would invite Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit in return for

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Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings

DAMASCUS, Sept 16 - Syria's parliament voted on Wednesday to abolish an Assad-era terrorism court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported, in one of the first

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Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble

Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble

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Tiny English village votes to split from UK in spat over migrant center

Tiny English village votes to split from UK in spat over migrant center

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Minnesota farmers grapple with rising fuel costs ahead of fall harvest

Minnesota farmers grapple with rising fuel costs ahead of fall harvest

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Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war

Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war

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South Africa pushes back against new US visa curbs

South Africa on Wednesday criticised new U.S. visa restrictions, saying the measures were driven by fringe groups that falsely claim to represent the country's white

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Drone shot down in Lithuania was likely aimed at Ukraine, Lithuanian president says

The drone shot down in Lithuania by an Italian NATO fighter jet on Tuesday was of a type used by Russia and was most likely targeted at Ukraine,

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War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing

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Brazil's July activity falls more than expected ahead of rate decision

Economic activity in Brazil fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in July from the previous month, a central bank index showed on Wednesday, compared with expectations for

Arts|World

English village votes to leave the UK over migrant housing plan

A small English village has voted to leave the U.K. in a symbolic independence referendum

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Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday.

Election|Political|World

Venezuela opposition leader Machado weighs return home amid US reticence

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces a growing dilemma over when to return home from abroad to rally support amid reticence from the Trump administration about

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Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison

The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs

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Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak

Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak

Africa|Political|US|World

Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites

The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against whites and other minority groups in South Africa

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South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil

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Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

With Republican control of the U.S. Senate in doubt, President Donald Trump's White House is pushing to confirm a raft of new federal judges before the year's end.

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US, Vietnam firms to sign agreements as To Lam travels to New York, documents show

A string of agreements is expected to be announced next week by U.S. and Vietnamese corporations involving energy, tech, aviation

Europe|World

Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe

Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe

Election|Political|World

Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region

Candidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group have led the first elections in a predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hong Kong's first five-year plan aims to add jobs, homes

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its

Crime|Political|World

US charges five people in alleged Russian-backed murder plots

The U.S.

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China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations on Wednesday to avoid provocative acts and curb the resurgence of regressive historical trends in remarks

Sports|US|World

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again

The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched their fourth straight NL Central title

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Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that

Asia|World

China defence minister urges nations to curb regressive historical trends

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations on Wednesday to avoid provocative acts and curb

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Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking backing from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Africa|Political|World

Police fire tear gas to break up Congo protests against constitutional changes

Police in Congo have broken up opposition protests using tear gas against hundreds of demonstrators

Economy|World

Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar

Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring

Asia|Environment|Health|World

Indonesia's choking wildfire, haze worsen breathing woes on Borneo

(Fix spelling of name in byline to 'Gunawan' from 'Goenawan'.

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South Korean court orders North Korea to pay damages over 2020 liaison office demolition, media reports

A Seoul court on Wednesday ordered North Korea to pay 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in damages over its 2020 demolition of an inter-Korean

Science|Technology|World

AI is not a 'monopoly of great powers', China's top newspaper says

AI is not a "monopoly of great powers" and the U.S. should work with China to manage risk to create a non-discriminatory development environment, China's top newspaper,

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South Korea's foreign minister to meet Rubio for talks in US on Friday

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is travelling to the U.S. this week for talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, the ministry said on Wednesday.

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Japan August imports jump as oil prices lift costs, exports stay firm

Japan posted its largest increase in imports in nearly four years in August as higher oil prices lifted energy costs, while exports rose for a 12th month

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New Zealand parliament passes India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exports

New Zealand's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation to implement a free trade agreement with India, under which tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India would be

Political|US|World

UK PM Burnham to meet Trump in New York, The Times reports

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet United States President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York, The Times reported on Tuesday, citing a source. 

Election|Political|World

US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties

Democrats in the U.S.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that Russian drones attacked Moldovan airspace twice while he was in the country aboard his

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Saudi Arabia issues wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes

Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and second-largest

Africa|Political|World

Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign

Sports|World

Lionel Messi added to Argentina's roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all

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Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of

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Bessent defends Trump economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official

U.S.

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Olympics-LA28 could generate up to $40.6 billion for region, study says

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate as much as $40.6 billion in economic output and support up to 224,000 jobs across the Greater Los

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Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

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Trump-Epstein bookmobile rolls into Omaha with more than 3 million pages of Epstein files

Trump-Epstein bookmobile rolls into Omaha with more than 3 million pages of Epstein files

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Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more

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Revolut wins Colombia banking license, to launch in 2027

British fintech Revolut has secured a banking license in Colombia and plans to begin operations in 2027, a company executive said on Tuesday, as it

Political|Travel|World

German chancellor cancels New York trip amid political pressure, source says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not travel to New York as planned next week because his presence is required in Berlin, a government source said on Tuesday.

Economy|Political|World

US energy chief says Saudi Arabia oil pipeline should be back online within days

Crude oil should be flowing through Saudi Arabia's vital East-West Pipeline within days, U.S.

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German wholesale prices post fastest rise in over 3 years on energy costs

German wholesale prices rose at their fastest rate in more than three years in August, as the conflict in Iran and the Middle East drives up costs for energy products and

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For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

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Dutch roads and rail lines blocked as farmers start fires in budget protest

By Bart H.

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Global bond yields hit fresh highs, raising stakes for big borrowers

Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year U.S.

Europe|Political|World

Belarus using justice system to silence Lukashenko critics, say UN experts

Belarusian state institutions have worked together to repress critics of President Alexander Lukashenko's government through every stage of the

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Toyota revamp hints of wider industry shake-up in China

A potential tie-up between Toyota's two main Chinese partners could be a sign the long-standing foreign joint-venture model in China is entering a new phase as a

World

UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

The recovery of hundreds of bodies from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during the war that began nearly three years ago

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UN sees some progress in Congo Ebola fight, but too early to call peak

U.N. officials said on Tuesday that efforts to curb Ebola in eastern Congo were beginning to show results but stressed that the epidemic remained "massive" and would take

World

Ukraine launches offensive push in north of Donetsk region, senior commander says

Ukrainian forces have launched an offensive operation in the north of the eastern Donetsk region, the focal point of intense battles during more than four years of the war, a

Asia|Technology|World

China can block citizens from leaving the country over national security or tech export violations

China has introduced new border control rules that could ban citizens from leaving the country if they engage in illegal activities threatening national or industrial security

Arts|Economy|Europe|Interview|World

Russians make the best of a struggling economy before vote

As a bustling tourist hub on the Volga River whose town centre and roads are being rebuilt with state funding, the picturesque medieval city of

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Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary

Crime|Political|World

Hungary probes former foreign minister over costly private air travel

Hungary's foreign minister said on Tuesday that she had filed a criminal complaint against former minister Peter Szijjarto and his team for regularly using costly private

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South Korea, Kazakhstan sign MoU on atomic energy, explore mineral trade

South Korea and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as their leaders met on Tuesday and pledged to work

Arts|World

An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award

An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll from the war in Gaza has sparked a fierce backlash in Israel after being awarded the special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival

Europe|Political|World

Belarus' authoritarian leader meets US envoy to push for lifting sanctions

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has met with a U.S. envoy to push for the lifting of the remaining U.S. sanctions against his country

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

UAE's ADNOC buys millions of barrels of Iraqi crude, sources say

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) has bought millions of barrels of discounted crude from Iraq's state oil firm, three people

World

Egypt's Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince stress need for security of Red Sea navigation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the need to ensure freedom and security of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen conflict displaces over 100,000 people, UN says

The U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday that over 100,000 people have been internally displaced by the renewed Yemen conflict and thousands more have fled by sea to

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Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown

Police have detained dozens of demonstrators outside a courthouse in Istanbul

Africa|Business|Economy|World

Congo creates task force for US minerals deal, cabinet minutes say

Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a task force to speed up implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States, according

Sports|World

All aboard. The Asian Games will lodge thousands of athletes on an Italian cruise ship

The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena will house up to 5,000 officials and athletes for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan

Africa|Sports|World

World Athletics Championships to be staged in Africa for the first time with Nairobi as host

The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time as Kenya’s capital Nairobi has been confirmed host of the 2029 edition

Business|Economy|World

Bessent says strong dollar based on credibility, policy certainty

U.S.

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Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the

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Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperate

A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis

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This country is paying its people to read. Can it stop brain rot?

This country is paying its people to read. Can it stop brain rot?

Europe|Political|World

Drone incursions sow fear and chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders with

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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tech boom powers China's factories but economic imbalances deepen as consumption slows

China's industrial sector showed renewed strength in August as the AI-driven tech boom fuelled factory output, though sluggish consumption and

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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

World

Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired

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10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

Arts|World

Trump nominates wife of 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador

President Donald Trump has nominated the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

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A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving

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AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump

AI stocks slid worldwide after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity

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Mexico launches antitrust investigation over alleged monopolistic soccer practices

Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer

Europe|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian territory if allies secure a Russian commitment not to hit Ukraine’s infrastructure

Election|Europe|Political|World

Sweden may wait long for a new government as the opposition has a narrow lead in a tight election

Sweden faces a potentially long wait for a new government as preliminary election results show a thin and still-uncertain lead for the left-leaning opposition, while a hard-right anti-immigration party saw its support slip

Education|Political|World

Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University, alleging it failed to address harassment against him and other members of a pro-Palestinian campus group

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Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case

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How a photographer sees images of daily life as a unifying force

Vadim Ghirda is a Bucharest, Romania-based Associated Press photographer who has documented major news, conflict and humanitarian stories for more than 35 years

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US Treasury yields are rising - why does it matter?

A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget

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Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering

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Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedom

Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms

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US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women’s basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title

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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate

New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity

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European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

European leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

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North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”

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'Wow!' Jefferson-Wooden clocks a 21.47 in the 200 at Ultimate, the fourth-fastest time in history

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ran the fourth-fastest 200-meter time in history, 21.47 seconds, busting through the curve to wrap up a $300,000 weekend by completing the sprint double at Ultimate Championships

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Trinity Rodman makes it from her soccer game to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the US Open final

Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final

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US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship

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Uganda buries onetime 'boy king' whose death has sparked a succession battle

Oyo Nyimba, a traditional monarch who ascended the throne of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom as an infant in 1995 and died last month at 34, was buried on Saturday amid an acrimonious succession dispute that rocked the royal family and gripped the entire nation

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Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request

President Donald Trump says he'll look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago

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Enric Mas finally wins the Spanish Vuelta after finishing second three times

Home rider Enric Mas ended years of frustration by winning the Spanish Vuelta cycling race

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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government

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Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

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Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered

Indonesian rescuers say about 129 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea

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After 18 years in Baltimore, John Harbaugh faces his biggest challenge yet: Turning around the New York Giants

After 18 years in Baltimore, John Harbaugh faces his biggest challenge yet: Turning around the New York Giants

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Ugo Ugochukwu becomes 1st American driver to win Formula 3 title

Ugo Ugochukwu has finished second in the Spanish Grand Prix to become the first American driver to win the Formula 3 title

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Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has called for a renewed commitment to peace as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, he offered prayers for victims and those still affected by the tragedy

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Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

Beijing is tightening its drone ban to include possession within city limits