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FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

The Associated Press has learned that officials at the Food and Drug Administration were blindsided by a recent policy change allowing more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to hit the U.S. market

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies

A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need

Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy

Huge advertisements posted in Italian train stations linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with fascist leader Benito Mussolini have stoked social media

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment

Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict former president Raul Castro over the downing

Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs

Portugal will find it extremely difficult to achieve a balanced budget this year after storms in January and February cost the state €2 billion ($2.3 billion), or about 0.6%

Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday stressed Alberta's importance to Canada, a day after the oil-rich province announced a non-binding referendum on whether its residents

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"

The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source

A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

Raúl Castro rarely makes public appearances these days

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens

Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans

An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed

The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed four American officials and 19 others has been released from a maximum-security prison

Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement

Ken Paxton is playing up President Donald Trump's endorsement as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies

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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting

There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she

In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

ECB will have to respond to inflation increase, EU's Dombrovskis says

European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday that it is clear the European Central Bank will need to react to rising inflation.

Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House

Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say

At least four people were killed and 35 children were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk in eastern Ukraine,

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says

NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.

Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops

Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his decision to send additional U.S. troops to Poland.

Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say

The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers said on Friday, after his arrest earlier this

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force

UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge

Britain's public finances showed the biggest shortfall since the COVID-19 pandemic in April in what could be an early taste of the budget hit facing

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions

After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra

Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap

Since 1990, the population in the Swiss village of Knonau has more than doubled, driven by an economic boom in one of the country's most business

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China

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South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash

South Korea's Interior Minister said his ministry would stop offering products from companies that "make light" of the country's democratic history, after a

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally

Serbia’s university students are gearing up for a major rally this weekend, pushing for political changes under President Aleksandar Vucic

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

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The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says

The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the 'Quad' grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan's foreign ministry said on Friday.

US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran's designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

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US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election

The Democratic National Committee has released a controversial autopsy report on the 2024 election

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister

Brazil's government is expected to announce on Friday an increase of spending blocks across ministries to stay within this year's spending cap, Finance Minister Dario

Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve

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China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ahead of Washington's upcoming talks on a new

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

All charges against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago have been dropped in an unusual hearing where a top federal prosecutor appeared to acknowledge grand jury misconduct by his office

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill

Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies

‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud

‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday dismissed any notion that Belarus would be dragged into the Ukraine war, but said Russia and Belarus would jointly

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz

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Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect

Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has released a critical study of the party’s performance in the 2024 campaign

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm

The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch

President Donald Trump says it’s “fantastic” that a key federal agency approved the design for the triumphal arch he wants to build at an entrance to the nation’s capital

CEO of NIL enforcement reminds frustrated schools: These are your rules, we just enforce them

While frustration mounts across big-time college sports, the leader of the agency formed to police NIL payments has a simple reminder: These are the rules you wrote

Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings

Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long‑withheld “autopsy” of Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The U.S. decision to remove Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from a list of sanctioned individuals is temporary and does not reflect a policy

US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say

The U.S. Senate is abandoning President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline for passing immigration enforcement funding, Republican senators said on Thursday.

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

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Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability

A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions

Israel's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian

US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations

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Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts

Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts

White House postpones executive order on AI

White House postpones executive order on AI

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for her second son, Andrew, to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

The greatest satirists do more than expose hypocrisy. They reshape how citizens understand power and civic responsibility.

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 

The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger

A group of six Democratic senators have expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests, including from Gulf sovereign wealth

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

First on CNN: James Talarico endorses in House runoff to try to block Democrat who made antisemitic remarks

First on CNN: James Talarico endorses in House runoff to try to block Democrat who made antisemitic remarks

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.

China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president

China said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says

Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement

The Trump administration has secured criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, mounting pressure on an already tense relationship between the two Cold War foes.

Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias

Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt

Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality

Upon learning through the U.S. embassy that President Donald Trump was looking for African nations to take in deported third-country migrants, Eswatini was one

Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms

Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to parliament late on Wednesday that would allow prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years

EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members

European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said he was "appalled" by the treatment of aid flotilla members attempting to enter Gaza by Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir.

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATO

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs

President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border

South Korea and the U.S. discussed potential changes in how parts of the heavily fortified border with North Korea are managed at recent defence talks in Washington, Seoul's

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released.

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help

In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence

Vanessa Trump reveals she has been diagnosed with breast cancer

Vanessa Trump reveals she has been diagnosed with breast cancer

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S.

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate – but his grip

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

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Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "

Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case

A former U.S.

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S.

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill

U.S.

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba

The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in

Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed on Wednesday to press South Korea to learn where

Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine had been in contact with Britain on Wednesday, having sent signals on the "sensitive" issue of sanctions on Russia, with

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

U.S.

Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures , while his

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

The United States has removed Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S.

Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe

A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal

President Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates

The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup

Democrat "angered" & "saddened" by Republican's primary loss

After working together to force the release of the Epstein files, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna speaks about Republican Rep. Thomas Massie's primary loss.

Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure

A group of Democratic U.S. senators introduced a resolution to stop President Donald Trump from using the military against Cuba on Wednesday, as his

Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has been indicted by the United States in connection with Cuba's deadly 1996

Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund'

Two police officers who defended the U.S.

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom

Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill

Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S.

EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable

The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers

President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists

Israel’s national security minister has drawn a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad after he released videos taunting detained activists from a flotilla that tried to reach Gaza

Cuba's foreign minister calls critical White House statement "misinformed"

Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday said a White House statement critical of the country's communist-run government was "superficial and misinformed."

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of a trade deal

USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers

The U.S.

Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States may have to attack Iran even harder but will wait and see if a deal is reached, reprising

Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says

Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is "abominable," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, using unusually harsh language to condemn a close

Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districts

A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities

As 'The Boys' ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what's next for Vought

“The Boys” is airing its series finale after five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions

IRS barred from investigating Trump or his family for past tax issues, as part of controversial lawsuit agreement

The Internal Revenue Service cannot ever bring claims against President Donald Trump, his family or businesses for past tax issues under the additional terms published Tuesday in the agreement the Justice Department reached with Trump to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for the disclosure of his tax returns.

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser

Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank has died

US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message

U.S.

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties

Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election

Colombia's Central General Staff, the largest dissident branch of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group, and rebels from the National

Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plans

Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive

Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge says

Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson, is unfit to stand trial alongside her husband on charges related to historical sex

UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18

An election for a seat in Britain's parliament, set to be contested by possible Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham, will take place on June 18, the local council

Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkers

Germany's government approved a new Civil Defense Plan on Wednesday, shifting from Cold War bunkers to everyday sites such as underground parking garages, tunnels and subway

UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month

Two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, in what Britain's defence ministry said on Wednesday was a dangerous

Irish PM urges full probe of death of Congolese man restrained outside store

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Congolese-born man after he was

Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations

U.S.

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking

Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'

The Kremlin slammed remarks by Lithuania's top diplomat as "verging on insanity" on Wednesday after Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that NATO had to show Moscow it was

Barney Frank, liberal icon who regulated a ‘too big’ financial industry, dies at 86

Barney Frank, liberal icon who regulated a ‘too big’ financial industry, dies at 86

South Carolina lawmakers advance US House map targeting powerful Democrat Clyburn

South Carolina’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a new congressional map early on Wednesday aimed at ousting longtime Democratic U.S.

Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal

China and Russia condemned U.S.

Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows

Israeli police on Wednesday forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their

Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86

Former U.S.

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump

Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws

In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”

In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains

Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

The conservative-majority U.S.

Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve

Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed progress in their 'comprehensive partnership' and criticised U.S.

Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead over Sanchez in Peru election poll

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori leads voter intentions in Peru's June 7 presidential runoff election against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new Ipsos Peru poll

Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say

Fugitive former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces charges stemming mainly from his alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew to the United States

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump

Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky, has lost his primary bid for reelection

Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will aim to become first Black woman governor in US history

Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will aim to become first Black woman governor in US history

NATO summit in Ankara should reaffirm alliance's unity, Turkey to tell allies

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will tell NATO foreign ministers this week that the next NATO leaders' summit, set for Ankara in July, should reaffirm the alliance's

Philippine senator dela Rosa to seek Supreme Court review of restraining order rejection

The legal counsel of Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday they will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to reject a request for a temporary

US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says

The gradual reduction of U.S. troops in Europe will happen "in a structured way", that won't impact NATO's defence plans, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China said on Wednesday that U.S.

Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations

Kyiv and Budapest began expert-level consultations online on Wednesday, the countries' foreign ministers said.

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 

European shares finished near two-week highs on Wednesday, aided by defence and technology stocks, as investors awaited a critical earnings

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

President Donald Trump was incensed on February 20 when the U.S.

Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in June if a deal on Hungarian minority rights

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems,

Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'

Indonesia's president unveiled ambitious economic targets for 2027 on Wednesday and a plan to boost revenue with state control of top

Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Wednesday said he spoke to U.S.

As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters

As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles to halt a relentless slide in approval ratings, Ulrich Siegmund,

Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled

Poland's defence minister said no decisions have been made to reduce the number of American troops in the country and recent U.S. moves may only temporarily

Trump-IRS settlement 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump and his family

The U.S.

Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia

Two people were killed and 19 injured in Russia attacks on Ukraine overnight, local officials said on Wednesday, while Ukraine sent drones to strike

Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky

U.S.

China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details

China and the U.S. have agreed to cut tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader trade deal, the Ministry of Commerce

South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling the action “way out of line”.

If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday said if he got the opportunity to speak to U.S.

Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his

Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November

A hardline Republican congressman and a former college football coach who has never held elective office advanced to a runoff on Tuesday in Georgia's U.S.

Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday replaced the people who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister and Claudio Alvarado

Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime

Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outright

Conservative incumbents defend seats on Georgia Supreme Court

Conservative incumbents defend seats on Georgia Supreme Court

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill

Thomas Massie faces the question confronting other Republicans who crossed Trump: What now?

Thomas Massie faces the question confronting other Republicans who crossed Trump: What now?

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Pennsylvania Democrats pick swing-district challengers in bid to reclaim US House

Democratic Party voters in Pennsylvania picked their candidates to challenge incumbent Republican lawmakers in the U.S.

Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy

Russia is considering the possibility of joint projects with the United States and China, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia's sovereign wealth fund

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of the trade deal

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip

Democrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state’s four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

The Latest: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP

Primary elections have been held in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets

The U.S.

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff

Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order

Non-citizens in the U.S. will face greater scrutiny on their banking activities following an executive order by President Donald Trump on Tuesday,

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues

New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S.

Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

Israeli forces have intercepted the remaining vessels from an activist flotilla challenging Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza

For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room

The earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it’s become known as the “shadow primary.”

Roger Goodell says the NFL is cooperating with the Florida AG after receiving subpoena

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week

Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it

Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq

Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy

Vice President JD Vance’s decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state’s Republicans — including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party’s nominee for governor

How Ken Paxton courted Donald Trump and won his endorsement

How Ken Paxton courted Donald Trump and won his endorsement

Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies

Recent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights

The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers

US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion, US admiral says

A U.S. military investigation into a strike at a girls' school in Iran has been "complex" given that it was located on an active

FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely accuses Maryland of sending 'illegal' mail-in ballots to voters

President Donald Trump has falsely accused Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, of illegally sending hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots to voters in an effort ensure victory for Democrats

Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing

A Utah judge will decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper indicted in connection with 'towing corruption scheme'

Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper indicted in connection with 'towing corruption scheme'

NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building

Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza plans to ask the United Nations Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators

Brazil's government on Tuesday unveiled a program offering up to 30 billion reais ($5.95 billion) in subsidized credit for ride-hailing drivers and taxi operators to

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

Community outrage grows over officer's racist, misogynistic comments

Community outrage grows over officer's racist, misogynistic comments

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race

Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts

A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn’t have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing

Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund

Trump says US may need to hit Iran again

U.S.

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse

Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC seeking warrant for his arrest

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC seeking warrant for his arrest

Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday he was told the International Criminal Court

Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people

A bomb outside a Defense Ministry building in the Syrian capital has killed one soldier and wounded about a dozen other people

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, shadow fleet vessels

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on

Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland

Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic norms

Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire

British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London

Pentagon watchdog evaluating US operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats

Pentagon watchdog evaluating US operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal

Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit

US to host G20 trade ministers meeting in Wisconsin later this year

U.S.

Kentucky voters make their choice today: Thomas Massie, or a former Navy SEAL picked by Trump to beat him

Kentucky voters make their choice today: Thomas Massie, or a former Navy SEAL picked by Trump to beat him

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners

Justice Jackson slams Supreme Court’s handling of rush appeal in Louisiana redistricting case

Justice Jackson slams Supreme Court’s handling of rush appeal in Louisiana redistricting case

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

The Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

Prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday charged a U.S.

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens

Followers of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales have joined a massive protest movement against President Rodrigo Paz

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war

Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions

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How Cuba reached its breaking point

Cuba is facing severe shortages, economic hardship and growing public frustration as US pressures to overthrow the government mount. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from the Cuban Capital.

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post

A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the removal of Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security czar, claiming his time working as a special

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested in Hernando on DUI, reckless driving charges

Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested in Hernando on DUI, reckless driving charges

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade

The Israeli military has intercepted boats in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiraling crises

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, was positive but emphasized Greenland's commitment to self-determination

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000

Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law

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Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance

European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

What to expect in Oregon’s primaries

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates on the ballot in Oregon's primary

What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries

One of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party faces a tough primary challenge in Kentucky’s state primary

What to expect in Alabama's primaries

Alabama voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and a full slate of state and local offices

What to expect in Georgia's primaries

Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries

Pennsylvania Democrats will pick nominees to unseat a trio of vulnerable Republican members of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

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Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages

The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial over criminal charges

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers

A Hong Kong court has started hearing final arguments in the national security trial of two organizers of vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Bulgarians celebrated on Sunday their country's surprise first win in the Eurovision Song Contest as they welcomed home Dara, who triumphed with her catchy, crowd-pleasing,

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

Park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff

Peru's top electoral authority pledged on Sunday to correct "flaws" that delayed April's first-round election results by a month ahead of a presidential runoff scheduled for

Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella travelled to the northern city of Modena on Sunday, a day after several people were

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others

Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say

Indigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border

On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

The year was 1965 and Black Americans had come to Montgomery, Alabama, to demonstrate peacefully voting rights

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says

The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has won a steering role in his father's political party Fatah, a party

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows

Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge

The Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

Soccer players become first North Korean athletes to visit the South in more than 7 years

Soccer players become first North Korean athletes to visit the South in more than 7 years

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.”

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US

Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police say 43 people were arrested in London in connection two rival marches on the streets of capital

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike

Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission to kill a leader of the Islamic State group

Trump leaves China summit with Iran, Taiwan, and trade in focus

President Donald Trump left Beijing for the US on Friday afternoon after two days of high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Air Force One departed following a tarmac ceremony where Trump fist-pumped as attendees waved US and Chinese flags. The visit featured a state banquet, historic site tours, and working meals.

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says

US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing

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Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says

Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing

As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet

The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch and a renovated

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats

US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations

Iraqi militant leader ‘directed and urged’ attacks on Americans and Jews over Iran war, feds say

Iraqi militant leader ‘directed and urged’ attacks on Americans and Jews over Iran war, feds say

New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering

New U.S. House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court

US Justice Department working to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro

US Justice Department working to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

‘Creeps need not apply’: How a team of bipartisan women plan to change Capitol Hill’s culture of harassment

‘Creeps need not apply’: How a team of bipartisan women plan to change Capitol Hill’s culture of harassment

Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign after redraw of his Memphis district

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection

Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River

President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River

Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say

Israeli forces set up a temporary post in the Iraqi desert during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to officials

CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis

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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users

Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum

New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms

GOP congressman is under doctor’s care, his father says amid mysterious absence from Washington

GOP congressman is under doctor’s care, his father says amid mysterious absence from Washington

Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting

The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers that renewed questions

Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'

U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering the case of detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of state

The 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

Democratic leaders are embracing independent candidates in red states where their party brand struggles

What to expect in Louisiana's primaries

Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

A timeline of former death row inmate Richard Glossip’s legal battles spanning nearly 30 years

A timeline of former death row inmate Richard Glossip’s legal battles spanning nearly 30 years

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

India has raised fuel prices by 3 rupees per liter to offset losses from higher global oil prices

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization

Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat

Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator each say they're the best candidate to flip a GOP seat in the U.S. Senate

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman

Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation

Explosions were heard during violent clashes in La Paz on Thursday, as mining groups took to the streets, calling for the resignation of centrist President Rodrigo Paz.

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi

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Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

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Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves

Police in Florida are investigating vandalism at a historic, predominantly African

Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings

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CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes

(Corrects date of Cuban revolution in paragraph 2, also, clarifies Ratcliffe´s visit to the island was second by a CIA director, not the first.)

US Supreme Court ruling preserves abortion pill access for now as other challenges loom

The U.S. Supreme Court has for now refused to block a U.S.

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say

Cuban and U.S. officials say that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Cuban officials including Raul Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn’t have the authority to do so

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team

Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary

A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary

Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container

More details are out after six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in Laredo, Texas, last weekend

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

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UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government

Louisiana, South Carolina Republicans advance new congressional maps

Republicans in Louisiana and South Carolina on Thursday took steps toward installing new congressional maps aimed at eliminating one Democratic-held seat in each state,

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine

Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

Judge weighs Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on voting

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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

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Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, racist chants

Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual

US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

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US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests

The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in

Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag

The defense minister of Israel has criticized Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win

US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall

The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody

Former western Kansas mayor surrenders to ICE custody

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers

The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process

As Trump fuels Vance vs. Rubio speculation, his vice president makes anti-fraud push

As Trump fuels Vance vs. Rubio speculation, his vice president makes anti-fraud push

A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds

A new study has found that the Trump administration's decision last year to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development — once a leading global aid donor — was followed by a significant increase in violence in several African countries the agency had supported

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump's sanctions against them

An appeals court has heard arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump's ability to sanction some of the nation’s most prestigious law firms over their ties to clients and representatives whom he dislikes

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government

Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government

China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

U.S.

Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones

Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after losing support from the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner

Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars news reports

Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-

Iran retains at most 'very moderate' strike capability, US admiral says

U.S. bombings have dealt a major blow to Iran's military and its defense industry, leaving Tehran with only a small or perhaps very moderate ability

US casts Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday as 'positive and productive'

The United States cast Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday as "productive and positive

Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears

Oil prices ended little changed on Thursday after Iran's state media said about 30 vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though attacks on one ship

Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war

Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the

UK lawmaker resigns seat, clearing path for leadership challenger Burnham

British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move designed to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a chance to

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

US appeals court questions Trump's push to punish major law firms

President Donald Trump’s administration faced a skeptical federal appeals court on Thursday in its bid to revive the Republican

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns his position

Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns his position

South African president removes social development minister

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday removed Sisisi Tolashe from the position of minister of social development.

U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. officials raised the prospect of China buying more American energy after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on

Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union's outdated budget system,

Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting

Iran's foreign minister accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operations against his country during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi on Thursday,

'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges

As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped,

Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure

Taiwan said on Thursday that nothing surprising had come out of a summit between Chinese and U.S. leaders in Beijing, but that China should

Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China very soon and preparations for the trip are already complete, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban

Russia is establishing a "full-fledged partnership" with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, a

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns

British health minister Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

US's Bessent says soybeans 'all taken care of', cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying

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Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's  largest swap

The internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi group will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the U.N. special envoy for

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says

Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers

Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says

Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns

How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses

Rebuffed by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump is seeking to exploit a different tariff tool to regain leverage. Whether it succeeds remains in question.

Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse

Most Trump supporters remain in his camp, but some independents, young people and Black Americans who voted for the president in 2024 would not do so again in an election do-over.

US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran

Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine

Hungary's government has summoned Russia's ambassador over a massive drone attack near its border with Ukraine

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk

Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset

When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, the menu itself read like a

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest

Jeffries' job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker's gavel

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had warned Republicans they would come to regret the congressional redistricting fight

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US

China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with

Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items

Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a special defence budget given how crucial they

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos

A top Philippine politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer taking refuge at the Senate after what his wife

South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the backing of his party's top decision-making body over a scandal triggered by the theft of bundles of cash in

Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday,

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity

BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting

Authorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse

UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says he quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war

Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say

Japan's government is looking at compiling a supplementary budget to reduce the burden on households from rising fuel

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira

M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and

A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest

Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced

US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline

The U.S.

Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least 4

Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring at least four people

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

US judge blocks Justice Department bid for Rhode Island hospital transgender care records

A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked the Justice Department from forcing a Rhode Island hospital to hand over records on gender-affirming care for transgender youth,

Senate Republicans block Democrats’ effort to reverse several Trump-era CFPB changes

Senate Republicans have blocked Democrats' efforts to reverse Trump-era changes to consumer protection laws

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case

A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations

Miami residents sue over Florida's donation of state land for Trump library

Miami residents and a nonprofit group sued on Wednesday over Florida's donation of land in Miami for the Donald J.

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race

U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on

Russia launches huge drone attack on western Ukraine by NATO's border, killing six

Russia unleashed a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure in the west, killing at least six people and

Giuliani returns to his show after viral pneumonia hospitalization

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has returned to his show after being hospitalized for viral pneumonia

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

Johnson and Jeffries appoint bipartisan task force to reform sexual harassment reporting process on Capitol Hill

Johnson and Jeffries appoint bipartisan task force to reform sexual harassment reporting process on Capitol Hill

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker

Brazilian financial markets reeled on Wednesday as traders pointed to a report alleging ties between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and a scandal-plagued banker, with some

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf

The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S.

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories 

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power

Trump administration defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California amid fraud investigation

Trump administration defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California amid fraud investigation

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

The U.S.

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks

U.S.

Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage

Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs

Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit

Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit

What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume

What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume

US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda

Official figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026

Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force

Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in activities protected by the First Amendment such as observing and recording law enforcement personnel in their city

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

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US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

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UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war

The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry denied on Wednesday a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that he visited the country and held a

US drops bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders

The Trump administration will not require World Cup ticket holders from countries flagged for high rates of visa overstays to pay expensive

Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal

A top official in South Africa's African National Congress party threw his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday over the "Farmgate"

US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows

U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies a CNN report claiming the CIA conducted deadly operations in Mexico

Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country

Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work

Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

Video shows Kentucky State House candidate take campaign flyer from someone's mailbox

Video shows Kentucky State House candidate take campaign flyer from someone's mailbox

UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests

London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests

US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls

The Department of Justice has issued a formal legal justification for the federal government's demands that states share their unredacted voter rolls, even though half

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the

France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say

French authorities are examining whether a foreign interference campaign aimed at a hard-left party ahead of March's municipal

US freezes Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers

The Trump administration will block new home healthcare and hospice providers from enrolling in Medicare for at least the next six months, according

Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes

Moscow authorities have imposed restrictions on the publication of photos and videos showing the aftermath of "terrorist attacks", including drone strikes, the office of

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine

Hungary has summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone attack on western Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday.

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will hold borrowing costs at 3.75% this year, a Reuters poll of economists found, though over a third

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

'He was having some difficulty': Trump reacts to resignation of his FDA chief

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is leaving the Trump administration, according to three people familiar with the situation, after President Donald Trump signed off on a plan to fire him last week.

Latvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina was left without a ruling majority in the parliament on Wednesday after the left-wing Progressives

PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening

Britain's grand State Opening of Parliament ceremony does not normally feature an elephant.

NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday defeated an appeal by a Puerto Rican lender whose access to the U.S. central banking system was cut

Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout?

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Court

Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list

Russia has placed British former defence minister Ben Wallace on a wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, state media said on Wednesday,

Fani Willis vows to sue over new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Atlanta's five most populous counties

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say

Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,

How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech

Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his

JPMorgan executive open to talks with France's far-right National Rally

JPMorgan is open to engaging with France's far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of next year's presidential election, a senior regional executive at the

Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says

U.S. cattle producers are making "spotty" efforts to rebuild the nation's diminished herd and supplies will remain tight, Tyson Foods Chief Financial

UK's Farage describes $7 million gift as a 'reward' for Brexit

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, on Thursday said a 5 million pound ($6.75 million) donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire he received

Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill

Just two weeks after Turkey's parliament made recommendations on how to advance the country's peace process with Kurdish

What's at stake in Turkey's bid to end conflict with PKK militants?

Turkey's attempt to finish its decades-old conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has stalled, with both sides waiting for the other to act in a

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and

Democratic House primary in competitive Nebraska race remains too close to call

A Democratic primary election for a competitive U.S.

Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate

Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as

Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise

Cutting the state gas tax, as some have suggested, could lead to budget shortfalls down the line.

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies

Britain will legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of this year's presidential election, a

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign

“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city's disorder and dysfunction

Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs

Intense pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer is driving up British government borrowing costs - but the political uncertainty is by no

Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilise to prevent him from being sent to the International Criminal

Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on

Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount

The future of Pemex CEO Victor Rodríguez is increasingly uncertain as the longtime ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum

UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as Thursday, the Times reported on Wednesday, adding that he is likely to mount a

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the

China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns

What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?

Hungary's new government, under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, was sworn in earlier this week, replacing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration after 16 years.

Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated lawmaker Puma Shen on Wednesday as its candidate for Taipei mayor, a man who has been sanctioned by China for

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He wrap up S. Korea talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine

Amnesty International and Human Rights First on Wednesday urged Poland to stop cooperating with U.S. deportation flights transferring Ukrainian nationals via its

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China reiterated its strong opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of U.S.

Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant

Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks

Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends

Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russia's oil refineries and ports on Wednesday, two days after a three-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump expired.

UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says

The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of

South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says

South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

Spain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation

Democratic primary for Nebraska's 'blue dot' US House seat is too early to call

The Democratic primary for a key U.S. House seat in Nebraska is too early to call

Tennessee Democrats stripped of House committee seats over redistricting protests

The Republican speaker of Tennessee's House of Representatives on Tuesday stripped Democratic lawmakers of all committee assignments as punishment for their role in

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head

U.S.

As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning

American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that

Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor

At Temple of Heaven summit, Trump and Xi will seek a good harvest

Chinese emperors once prayed for bumper crops under the blue-tiled, triple-eaved roof of Beijing's Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, in sacred rites

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

U.S.

Mexico denies CNN report on deadly CIA operations against cartels

Mexican authorities and the U.S.

South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says

South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on

NZ trims new spending, sticks to surplus path as global risks heighten

New Zealand will keep a tight rein on day-to-day spending in this year's budget while increasing capital investment to strengthen

Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities

Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director

Cindy Burbank wins Nebraska Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects. She’s expected to back independent Dan Osborn

Cindy Burbank wins Nebraska Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects. She’s expected to back independent Dan Osborn

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present

‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says

‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says

GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, amid House Ethics inquiry, denies having inappropriate relationship with staff

GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, amid House Ethics inquiry, denies having inappropriate relationship with staff

Men wrongly accused of grisly yogurt shop murders in Texas reach $35 million settlement with city

The city of Austin will pay $35 million to three men and the family of a fourth who were wrongly accused of the rape and murder of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop in 1991, a case that initially sent one of the men to death row and another to life in prison, under a tentative settlement reached Tuesday

Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court

President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes

Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff

A Peruvian prosecutor accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, local media outlet RPP reported on Tuesday, hours after electoral authorities said

Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed an executive order to eliminate federal taxes on foreign purchases worth up to $50, reversing course on a

Correction: Haiti-Gang-Violence story

In a story published May

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request

Republican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", the New York Times

Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.

Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed

A bid to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map and

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping

Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for US Senate in Texas

Former President Barack Obama has met with U.S. candidate James Talarico in Texas, backing a campaign seen by Democrats one of their best chances of winning in the conservative state

Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

A New York health care system has received a federal grand jury subpoena issued in Texas seeking information about children who received gender-affirming care and the medical providers who administered it

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

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Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out

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Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says

Kyrgyzstan authorities have charged eight people, including powerful ex-security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, with plotting to seize power from President

US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure

Leadership at the U.S. consumer finance watchdog plans to recall staff to the office more than a year after the Trump administration shuttered its

A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"

A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now

President Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

US has finalized tariff refunds of $35.5 billion as of May 11

The U.S. customs agency has processed refunds including interest worth $35.46 billion as of May 11 for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year that were deemed illegal,

Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program

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US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role

A top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday the mandate of Bosnia's next international peace envoy would be more limited, saying that the departure of the German politician currently in the

US posts smaller budget surplus in April as tax refunds rise

The U.S. government posted a smaller $215 billion budget surplus in April due to bigger tax refunds this year and rising outlays, including higher

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans. 

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran

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Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader

Man who helped shape Oklahoma's civil rights history being honored with public memorial

Man who helped shape Oklahoma's civil rights history being honored with public memorial

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?

Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer

After years in which Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wartime reputation withstood corruption allegations that swirled around his associates, the

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces

Murder confession blocked by marriage? Judge to decide

Murder confession blocked by marriage? Judge to decide

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims

The Kremlin has released a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets cited a

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025

Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,

Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch

Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez are leading the vote count in the final stretch of Peru's first-round April presidential election, with

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims

Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday and U.S.

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite

Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades

The Kremlin played down a government economic growth forecast downgrade on Tuesday and gave no indication that it plans to punish

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the

Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about Jeffries

Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about Jeffries

What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" in which thieves

Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says

Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic

FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation

Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations

Antigua and Barbuda has nominated Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa as candidate to be the next United Nations Secretary-General, a U.N. official told Reuters on Tuesday.

Ceasefire on life support

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,

Americans’ anger about the economy hits Trump and Republicans’ midterm prospects

Americans’ anger about the economy hits Trump and Republicans’ midterm prospects

India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism

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France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya

Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order to arrest him over killings

A Philippine senator says he will fight any attempt to send him to the International Criminal Court to be prosecuted for an alleged crime against humanity and adds he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he led the country’s police force

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others

Police in Pakistan say nine people were killed and more than two dozen others wounded when a bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a bazaar

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is under serious threat after senior minister Wes Streeting quit and dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to set out a

Long-term UK bond yields rise to 1998 high, sterling slumps as Starmer's future in doubt

Long-term British borrowing costs surged to their highest in nearly 30 years, sterling slumped and shares fell on Tuesday as investors brace for a potential

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the

China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit

China on Tuesday ramped up its rhetoric against Paraguay President Santiago Pena's trip last week to Taiwan, saying he and his colleagues were "pawns to separatist forces"

STOXX 600 falls as fragile Middle East ceasefire dents risk sentiment

Europe's STOXX 600 closed 1% lower in broad-based declines on Tuesday as dimming hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices higher and weighed

How Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment could proceed

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has again been impeached by the lower house, a little over a year after an earlier impeachment

Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case

Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case

Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes

Investors increased their bets on the Bank of England raising rates in the coming months as global markets responded to the latest increase in tensions in the Strait of

Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent

The mayor of Arcadia, California, a heavily Chinese-American suburb of Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to

A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China

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Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite

China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi

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New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants

Israel's parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7,

US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia

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Peace talks stutter

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are stuck in a loop of hope and despair as talks to end the war in the Middle East remain deadlocked, with the latest

Australia dumps tax breaks for landlords to help young own a home

Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup later this month

Trump to have annual physical on May 26, White House says

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Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and

Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say

Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say

Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost

Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

A nonprofit on Monday filed a lawsuit

Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts

The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Workers have begun preliminary surveys and testing for a proposed Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

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Trump administration asks US court to pause ruling against tariffs

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked a U.S. court to pause its ruling against the administration's 10% global tariff while the

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers

Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

Virginia Democrats asked the U.S.

Zelenskiy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe

Ukrainian authorities on Monday named President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption probe, a move likely to pile

Trump delays order to boost beef imports and calm prices, Wall Street Journal reports

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US Supreme Court extends pause on decision narrowing abortion pill access

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

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Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?

Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts

Democrats have filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a redistricting rule by Virginia’s top court

Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Two out of three Americans think President Donald Trump has not clearly explained why the country went to war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll

Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own

President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect

US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions

The United States on Monday issued an alert to financial institutions warning of efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' to evade U.S. sanctions, as concerns

Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

The Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in Congo's eastern South Kivu province over the weekend, the Congolese army and a rebel official said

House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

Two members of the U.S.

Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war

Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war

Racial gerrymandering may be here to stay