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The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice

The new film highlights how the tribunal broke ground – and where it fell short – raising enduring questions about complicity, morality and whether humanity can ever truly judge its worst crimes.

The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
Political|Sports|World

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

Rank-and-file Republicans in the House are increasingly going public with anger towards their leadership

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
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Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

A special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
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'
Crime|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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

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

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

Republican US Representative Nehls says he won't seek reelection

Republican U.S. Representative Troy Nehls announced on Saturday that he would not seek reelection for another term in Congress.

Republican US Representative Nehls says he won't seek reelection
Crime|Political|US

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026
Asia|Health|Political|World

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

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

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

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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

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

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

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks
Europe|Political|World

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution

Switzerland will vote on a proposed wealth tax on Sunday that will be a litmus test of appetite for wealth redistribution in one of the world's richest countries.

Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution
Africa|Crime|World

Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after a disputed presidential election and led to deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló departing for neighboring Senegal

Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns

The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

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Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
Election|Political|US|World

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat

Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Europe|Political|World

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone

Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday to complain about the latest intrusion of drones into its airspace and urged Moscow to take measures to prevent further instances.

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone
Crime|Political|World

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes years before he took office,

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
US|World

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
Education|Opinion|Political|World

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

President Donald Trump and his supporters cast their domestic opponents as disloyal, traitorous or worse, rather than seeing dissent as part of democracy.

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse

France and Germany are ratcheting up pressure on their industrial champions to rescue Europe's next-generation fighter

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The leaders of the European countries supporting Ukraine, the so-called coalition of the willing, on Tuesday insisted to keep pressuring Russia with sanctions in a video call with

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
Election|Interview|US

'The whole thing is ludicrous': Former fighter pilot responds to Pentagon probe of Sen. Mark Kelly

Amy McGrath joins The Lead.

'The whole thing is ludicrous': Former fighter pilot responds to Pentagon probe of Sen. Mark Kelly
World

French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election

French pollster Odoxa predicted for the first time that 30-year-old far-right leader Jordan Bardella would win the next presidential election, scheduled in 2027, no matter who his

French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election
Health|World

See where abortion is banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo

See where abortion is banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo

See where abortion is banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is standing by his past criticisms that President Donald Trump acted like a despot and a fascist

Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Netanyahu, Smotrich to meet on Israeli 2026 budget that faces battle for approval

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and senior ministry officials will present Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Sunday with the state budget and planned structural

Netanyahu, Smotrich to meet on Israeli 2026 budget that faces battle for approval
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic
Election

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India
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Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Moody's grants Italy its first rating upgrade in 23 years

Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday upgraded Italy's sovereign rating to "Baa2" from "Baa3", citing the country's consistent track record of political and policy stability.

Moody's grants Italy its first rating upgrade in 23 years
Crime|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death

A Democratic lawmaker who served on Donald Trump’s National Security Council in his first term urged the White House on Friday to release a transcript of

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death
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John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend

NAFTA and the decline of American community have created a new path for mayors of small and midsized cities to reach national office.

John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend
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‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House

‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House

‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

China is the real regional "troublemaker", a senior Taiwanese security official said on Friday, personally giving out copies of a new civil defence handbook the

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook
Political|US|World

Democrats allege spy agency work is being undermined and politicized under Trump

Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees say the Trump administration is undermining the nation's spy services

Democrats allege spy agency work is being undermined and politicized under Trump
Election|Political|US|World

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to Thursday's funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney, according to a White House official.

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral
Europe|Political|World

Russian forces take Ukraine's Kupiansk, top military official says, Ukraine denies it

The chief of Russia's general staff told President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Russian forces had taken control of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, but Ukraine's

Russian forces take Ukraine's Kupiansk, top military official says, Ukraine denies it
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia's defence ministry released video on Thursday showing its soldiers moving freely through the southern part of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, patrolling deserted streets lined

Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk
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Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene