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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
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own
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Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office

Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office

Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites

President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know

New Orleans may be next as immigration enforcement expands in North Carolina. Here’s what we know
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner

Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner

Jessica Tisch accepts Zohran Mamdani’s offer to remain New York police commissioner
Crime|US

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting

An Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|Political|US|World

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’

Ro Khanna explains how he helped engineer the vote that ‘ripped MAGA apart’
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it regrets Poland's closure of last Russian consulate after railway blast

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it regretted Warsaw's decision to close Russia's last operating consulate in Poland, in Gdansk, a move it said showed a lack of common sense.

Kremlin says it regrets Poland's closure of last Russian consulate after railway blast
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Why Trump's plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire

President Donald Trump is finding that redistricting his way to a GOP House majority in next year's midterms is a lot harder than it sounds

Why Trump's plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS

The commission that oversees Alabama Public Television voted to continue paying its contract with PBS

After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump calls for ABC broadcast licenses to be revoked after reporter's question

U.S.

Trump calls for ABC broadcast licenses to be revoked after reporter's question
Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara on Wednesday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said on Tuesday.

Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago

Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Crime

FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned

FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned

FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned
Economy|Political|US

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led

Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina's verdict

Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister

Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina's verdict
Crime|Political|US|World

Emails: Epstein repeatedly ridiculed Trump during 1st term as 'f**king crazy,' 'dangerous,' 'not one decent cell in his body'

CNN's KFILE unearths new and incredibly revealing details about Jeffrey Epstein and his opinions of Donald Trump.

Emails: Epstein repeatedly ridiculed Trump during 1st term as 'f**king crazy,' 'dangerous,' 'not one decent cell in his body'
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats against her after their split

Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene accused U.S.

Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats against her after their split
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's Teflon tested as Epstein saga looms over 2026 campaign

President Donald Trump was

Trump's Teflon tested as Epstein saga looms over 2026 campaign
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits

The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows

The U.S.

US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows
World

Israel returns 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, where displaced families endure winter rains

Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, according to officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis

Israel returns 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, where displaced families endure winter rains
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Europe|Political|World

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a German general's comments about the possibility of conflict between Moscow and Germany as baseless fear-mongering.

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering