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Venezuela AG requests Interpol red notice for opposition's Leopoldo Lopez

Venezuela attorney general Tarek Saab said on Monday his office has requested an arrest warrant and Interpol red notice against opposition figure Leopoldo Lopez, who spent years in

Venezuela AG requests Interpol red notice for opposition's Leopoldo Lopez
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Oil tanker sabotage crew were poised to cut more cables when caught, Finland says

Crew on board an oil tanker accused of sabotaging undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea were poised to cut other cables and pipelines when

Oil tanker sabotage crew were poised to cut more cables when caught, Finland says
MidEast|Political|World

Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister

Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister

Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
Economy|Finance|Political|US

New York Fed survey finds mixed inflation expectations in December

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New York Fed survey finds mixed inflation expectations in December
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite

At least 65 oil tankers have dropped anchor at multiple locations, including off the coasts of China and Russia, since the United States announced a new sanctions

Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says

Identifying suspect ships and limiting their activities is the most efficient way to protect critical undersea infrastructure, European Commission Vice President

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

UK's Reeves struggles to find ways out of market slump

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are seeking to stem a market slump, but for now what happens next to rising government

UK's Reeves struggles to find ways out of market slump
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Melania Trump says she's packed and ready for the move back into the White House

Melania Trump says she's packed and ready for the move back into the White House next week

Melania Trump says she's packed and ready for the move back into the White House
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah lawmaker says Lebanese opponents are working to exclude the group

Senior Hezbollah lawmaker Mohammed Raad said on Monday the Iran-backed group's opponents were seeking its fragmentation and exclusion from power in Lebanon.

Hezbollah lawmaker says Lebanese opponents are working to exclude the group
Business|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'

NATO chief Mark Rutte told the European Union on Monday not to create barriers that would prevent companies from NATO countries that are outside the EU from taking part in its

NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'
Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court turns away gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland

The U.S.

US Supreme Court turns away gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland
Americas|Election|Political|US

Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation

The Supreme Court has upheld a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation, rejecting a challenge by local Republican officials

Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russian central bank dismisses retail deposit freeze rumours

The Russian central bank has sought to dismiss rumours about a possible freezing of retail deposits, which have seen explosive growth in recent months due to rising interest rates

Russian central bank dismisses retail deposit freeze rumours
Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court rejects Binance's bid to avoid crypto lawsuit

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Binance's bid to avoid crypto lawsuit
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Apple's new fees for app developers under fresh EU scrutiny, Bloomberg reports

Apple's new fees for app developers have come under fresh scrutiny from the European Union's antitrust regulators on concerns it could inflate costs for software makers, Bloomberg news

Apple's new fees for app developers under fresh EU scrutiny, Bloomberg reports
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

US sees possible Gaza deal this week, Sullivan tells Bloomberg News

The Biden administration sees a possible Gaza truce as soon as this week, White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan told Bloomberg News on Monday, adding that there

US sees possible Gaza deal this week, Sullivan tells Bloomberg News
Political|US

Supreme Court turns back Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government

The Supreme Court is turning back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government

Supreme Court turns back Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Argentina markets look to rate cut, crawling peg to add fuel to New Year rally

Investors in Argentina are betting on a potential interest rate cut and a slower 'crawling peg' for the local peso will prolong a market rally fueled by the

Argentina markets look to rate cut, crawling peg to add fuel to New Year rally
Business|Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court rejects bid by oil companies to toss Honolulu's climate suit

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects bid by oil companies to toss Honolulu's climate suit
Election|Political|US

When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different

The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative system the founders established.

When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different
Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court is declining to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change

Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

European Central Bank joins Bluesky, rival to Elon Musk's X

The European Central Bank began posting on the Bluesky micro-blogging platform on Monday, joining a rival to Elon Musk's X just as the U.S. billionaire ramps

European Central Bank joins Bluesky, rival to Elon Musk's X
Election|Europe|Political

Key Irish government negotiator expects new coalition by Jan. 22

A new Irish coalition government will likely be in place by next week, a senior member of a group of independent lawmakers negotiating with the two large centre-right parties said

Key Irish government negotiator expects new coalition by Jan. 22
Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Britain's leader unveils AI strategy, including vow to rip up red tape hindering AI projects

The British government has pledged to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating the technology

Britain's leader unveils AI strategy, including vow to rip up red tape hindering AI projects
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas says talks over some core issues for Gaza ceasefire made progress

Hamas said on Monday that talks over some core issues for a ceasefire deal in Gaza have made progress, an official in the Palestinian group told Reuters.

Hamas says talks over some core issues for Gaza ceasefire made progress
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions

Sweeping U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil industry will make it more expensive for Moscow to sell its oil and complicate sea-borne crude exports due to

Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions
Africa|Crime|Political

Ugandan opposition figure hit with extra charge carrying death penalty

Ugandan military prosecutors on Monday added a charge of "treachery" - which carries the death penalty - to the list of violations of military law they say were committed by a

Ugandan opposition figure hit with extra charge carrying death penalty
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's Salam wins backing of enough MPs to be named PM, political sources say

The head of the International Court of Justice, Nawaf Salam, secured the support of enough lawmakers to be designated Lebanon's next prime minister on Monday, political sources said

Lebanon's Salam wins backing of enough MPs to be named PM, political sources say
Opinion|Political|US

Jen Rubin exits Washington Post, joins Norm Eisen to launch new outlet countering ‘authoritarian threat’

Jen Rubin exits Washington Post, joins Norm Eisen to launch new outlet countering ‘authoritarian threat’

Jen Rubin exits Washington Post, joins Norm Eisen to launch new outlet countering ‘authoritarian threat’
Election|Political|Science|US

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

The US has a long history of misusing genetics and biology in immigration policy, the effects of which are still keenly felt today.

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies
Economy|Environment|Political|US

One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies

Many small towns rely on one major industry and can face long-term existential shocks if that industry fails. Biden’s attempt to reposition rural economies for the future missed a crucial factor.

One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

From Myanmar to Gaza, Ukraine to Sudan – 2024 was another grim year, according to our mass atrocity index

While overall atrocities declined last year, they came down from one of the worst years on record. Meanwhile, a number of areas actually got worse in 2024.

From Myanmar to Gaza, Ukraine to Sudan – 2024 was another grim year, according to our mass atrocity index
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

Incoming US president has repeatedly stated that Beijing is ‘operating’ the crucial waterway – an untruth, but one that gets at Washington’s fears of Beijing’s influence in the region.

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US
MidEast|Political|US|World

Key moments involving Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a "breakthrough" in talks attended

Key moments involving Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
Business|Economy|Political

Is capitalism falling out of favor? We analyzed 400,000 news stories to find out

The death of capitalism has been greatly exaggerated.

Is capitalism falling out of favor? We analyzed 400,000 news stories to find out
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Brazilian central bank official says risks to fiscal outlook remain

The Brazilian central bank's economic policy director said on Monday the country's fiscal outlook still requires attention, even though the 2024 primary budget

Brazilian central bank official says risks to fiscal outlook remain
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's Hezbollah delays meeting with president, indicating tensions over PM choice

The Iran-backed Hezbollah group postponed an appointment with President Joseph Aoun on Monday at which it was due to communicate its preference for the post of prime minister,

Lebanon's Hezbollah delays meeting with president, indicating tensions over PM choice
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI urges US to prioritize AI funding, regulation to stay ahead of China

OpenAI on Monday laid out its vision for artificial intelligence development in the U.S., saying the country needs outside investment and supportive regulation to stay ahead of China in the

OpenAI urges US to prioritize AI funding, regulation to stay ahead of China
Environment|Political|Technology|US

Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories

Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories

Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Arts|Europe|Political

'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago

A commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his death 75 years ago

'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will hold talks in Russia on Jan. 17 after which they will sign a long-awaited comprehensive strategic

Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says
Africa|Political|World

Celebrations in Sudan's Wad Madani as army takes over strategic city

Civilians and soldiers celebrated in Wad Madani, the capital of Sudan's El Gezira state, after it was recaptured by the Sudanese army from the

Celebrations in Sudan's Wad Madani as army takes over strategic city
Crime|Political|US

Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense

Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Europe|Political|Technology

UK's Starmer says Britain will go its own way on AI regulation

Britain will go its own way on artificial intelligence regulation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

UK's Starmer says Britain will go its own way on AI regulation
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump's likely first moves on US energy policy

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to maximize U.S. oil and natural gas production - already at record highs - in part by clearing away what he deems as unnecessary regulation and

Trump's likely first moves on US energy policy
Election|Political|US

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past

Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Pete Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks if the Senate confirms him as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past
Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Angry hostage families harangue Israeli hardliner Smotrich

Angry members of some of the families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza harangued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday over his opposition to a deal being negotiated

Angry hostage families harangue Israeli hardliner Smotrich
Economy|Europe|Political

Austrian far right and conservatives outline a budget deal

Austria's far-right Freedom Party and the conservative People's Party said on Monday that after three days of coalition talks they had reached a deal on bringing

Austrian far right and conservatives outline a budget deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Berlin considers full Uniper exit, targets deal after summer, sources say

Berlin has sounded out potential buyers for Uniper in a deal that could see the government selling its entire

Berlin considers full Uniper exit, targets deal after summer, sources say