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Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted an offer from Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help work for a peace deal in Russia's war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

When Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as U.S. president in 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins

Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports

Acting U.S. spy chief Bill Pulte is seeking to cut hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, CNN reported on Friday, as he prepares to take over the

Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan by US leaves for home

A Vietnamese man deported by the United States to South Sudan a year ago as part of the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda left for Vietnam on Friday, South

UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from

Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums

Russia said on Friday it was open to dialogue with European countries but would not accept ultimatums, as signs increase that the EU may seek talks with

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court

US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Switzerland said U.S. talks with

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris

French police banned the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition from holding a rally on Saturday, saying there was a risk of clashes between activists holding

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, has been suspended by

White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near

White House officials have for months delayed the release of a U.S. government report that outlines what it describes as

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference

Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in

Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy

Norway will open a consulate general in Greenland's capital Nuuk, headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Friday. U.S.

UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to

How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's

President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized

Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says

The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final

South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S.

South Korea's Lee calls for overhaul of election management after flawed vote

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that the country's election management system needed a major overhaul, calling a series of controversies involving the

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established

Pakistani Kashmir faces shutdown as protests leave more than 20 dead

A territory-wide shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has brought daily life to a standstill after the region's deadliest unrest in

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it

Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

Police have charged a third suspect with an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that was allegedly directed by Iran

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports

The U.S.

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off

Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland have been postponed, according to a Swiss foreign

KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused

KPMG Australia staff shared sensitive information about telecom firm Optus with another internal team bidding for an audit contract for its

How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, won a parliamentary seat on Friday, a vital step towards fulfilling his ambition to

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents disarm under peace talks with government

About a hundred Colombian guerrilla dissidents have surrendered their weapons as part of a peace process with President Gustavo Petro's government

Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity

A rapid expansion of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara's mandate is entrenching its role as a key vehicle for President

Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope

Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said

US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

U.S.

High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say

Pakistani mediators spent weeks juggling late-night calls and competing drafts before a Qatari push

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran

Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, ​a Palestinian American detained by U.S.

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board

US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to lower its spending on pharmaceutical products, to see whether it is unreasonable or

Colombia's AG probes ex-president Uribe over paramilitaries

The office of Colombia's Attorney General has opened an investigation into former President Alvaro Uribe for crimes linked to the creation of a

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a

US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition

The United States said on Thursday it welcomed a meeting between Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly legislature, and Dinorah Figuera, a former opposition

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a

Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored

A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds

Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term

Democratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term

Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the town of 8,000

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to renew sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine for another 12 months, a spokesperson for the chair of the

Voters cast ballots in Makerfield poll crucial to PM Starmer's future

The northern English area of Makerfield votes on Thursday in a local election that could return Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to parliament,

New Mexico Epstein probe subpoenas US Attorneys' offices

New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday subpoenaed U.S. Attorneys' offices in three states and the U.S.

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

U.S.

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power

President Donald Trump believes that winning a second term in 2024 instead of 2020 has allowed him to return to the White House even more emboldened

Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday he and his team had a series of discussions on trade issues with U.S. officials at the G7 summit in France this week, including

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge's ruling that prevented President Donald Trump's administration from replacing a slavery exhibit in

Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuba`s prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a vast swath

Trump says 'we should stop' Utah mail-in voting

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that something should be done to stop mail-in voting in Utah ahead of the state's primaries next week.

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

Former U.S.

Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire

Brent crude oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S.

Man who admits setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime

Police in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war

Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project

More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view,

US judge allows challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order ahead of November elections

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday ruled that Democratic-led states and voting rights groups could proceed with lawsuits challenging U.S.

Guyana UN candidate calls maintaining UN 'collective responsibility'

Guyana's candidate to be United Nations secretary-general said on Thursday there is a collective responsibility to ensure the world body can continue to act as a force for good,

Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach

Slovakia's parliament backed the government on Thursday in a confidence vote triggered by a breach of the country's legal debt limits, but the move sharpened debate over fiscal

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case that alleged President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others tried to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in the state

US diplomats depart Latin America-focused mission amid clashes with Trump ally

Several senior U.S. diplomats posted to the Organization of American States have quit or been fired amid clashes with a Trump-appointed ambassador,

Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally

U.S.

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro pitches crime crackdown to boost presidential bid

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro is banking on a hard-line crackdown on crime to win over independent voters and shore up his base, as he looks to

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban

The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban

Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal

Vice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran over the weekend

Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts

Major stock indexes climbed on Thursday as semiconductor shares jumped, while Brent oil touched its lowest level in weeks before finishing

Fujimori edges toward Peruvian presidency as Sanchez calls for protests

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori was on track on Thursday to win Peru's presidency by a narrow but growing margin, with only 0.6% of votes left to be

White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress

The White House provided a copy of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to the U.S.

Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says

Ukraine's allies have announced contributions to NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah

The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the previously sanctioned Alaa Hassan

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

The U.S.-Iran agreement — the first signed by an American and an Iranian president since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution — is being hailed by its backers as

Colombia presidential vote centers on security, after armed groups expand

Colombia's next president must regain territorial control from illegal armed groups who gained ground under the current government, while also working

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years

Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views

French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

A bipartisan bill top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power

Emmerson Mnangagwa's political skills may have earned him the nickname "The Crocodile", but it still took half a century of working under Robert Mugabe

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom on Thursday accused Ukraine of killing a key worker in a drone attack near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry

The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave's health ministry said on

India-US trade deal had created uncertainty between two nations, India's foreign secretary says

The trade deal between the United States and India was a major subject of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S.

Zimbabwe lawmakers back legislation extending president's time in power

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years on Thursday, which would

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The U.S.

Western countries warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan's al-Obeid

Dozens of countries including Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm at the U.N.

Trump administration asks appeals court to let Kennedy pick vaccine panel members

The Trump administration is urging a U.S. appeals court to overturn a ruling that blocked Health Secretary Robert F.

Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe

A snowballing graft scandal crept closer to Brazil's president on Thursday with a federal police raid targeting his top ally in Congress, adding to the

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past

More than 10 million people are victims of the harshest acts of violence in Colombia's six decades of armed conflict

Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on

Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says

The U.S.

Brazil still has room for more interest rate cuts, says finance minister

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Thursday that there was still room for further interest rate cuts in Brazil, but emphasized that it was the

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed

Wall Street's major indexes advanced on Thursday with technology shares leading gains as optimism about a Middle East peace deal offset worries about a hawkish Federal Reserve

Colombia's De La Espriella seeks presidency with nationalist law-and-order campaign

Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, burst onto the political scene last year and is now favored to be

Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in early November

Pope Leo is set to visit Peru in the first half of November, interim President Jose Balcazar said on Thursday, following a meeting with the religious leader at the Vatican.

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race

Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Polarization and negative partisanship have lowered the standards for whom Americans are willing to support.

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia

The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow on Thursday, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week in what

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, apologised on Thursday for the Church of England's role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school

China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's

US signs $725 million loan pact with Energy Fuels to boost domestic rare earth production

The U.S. government signed a $725 million conditional loan commitment on Thursday with Energy Fuels to boost domestic processing of rare earth

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians

The U.S.

Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China

Two men, including one who worked as a ​British immigration officer, were jailed on Thursday after being convicted of spying on ‌prominent pro-democracy dissidents now

Philosopher, senator, exile: social reformer Cepeda seeks Colombia's presidency

Leftist senator and activist Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and the political assassination of his father, is vying for Colombia's

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact

Israel published a map on Thursday showing an expanded military control zone in southern Lebanon and said it would not

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he was severing "all contact" with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over what he said were remarks

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, condemned a G7 call for the country's denuclearisation as a violation of its constitution and an

Poland detains suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says

A suspect in the murder of a Russian national has been detained, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, after an artist critical of President Vladimir Putin

Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies

U.S.

Soccer-With relations icy, many Canadians lament hosting World Cup with US

Clad in Canada gear with a red cowboy hat and a maple leaf painted on her face, Catherine Paternal was ready to celebrate Canada's

Kremlin says Europeans probably 'pumped' Trump with harmful ideas during G7 summit

A top Kremlin aide said on Thursday that European leaders had probably pumped Donald Trump with harmful ideas at this week's G7 summit, but that the U.S. president was a

Kevin who? MoU trumps Fed

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets bristled at the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt -

Zelenskiy says 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday heavy drone attacks on Russia were retaliation for a strike that damaged a historic monastery in Kyiv this week, and

The 14-point US-Iran pact White House sent to Congress

The White House on Thursday sent Congress the text of an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. 

Americans view Obama far more positively than Trump or Biden, CNN poll finds

Americans view Obama far more positively than Trump or Biden, CNN poll finds

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely

Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe

U.S.

NATO says it agrees to modernise nuclear capabilities

NATO agreed on Thursday to modernise its nuclear capabilities and strengthen its nuclear planning capacity, the alliance's senior body for nuclear deterrence said in a

Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the United States.

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP

Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China

UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now

The U.N. nuclear watchdog on Thursday welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Iran, saying it would now be involved in technical

Taiwan not 'provoking' China, hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

Taiwan safeguarding its own security and refusing rule by China's Communist Party should not be seen as a provocation, President Lai Ching-te

Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

Sweden, Norway and Canada will announce a new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) package to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, Sweden's Defence Minister Pal

Swiss lower house of parliament rejects Mercosur trade deal

Switzerland's lower house of parliament has rejected an agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur amid opposition from both the right and left of the political

South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages

South Korea's parliament on Thursday launched a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission after ballot-paper shortages disrupted voting in the

North Korea recalls its ambassador to Britain after sanctions on children's camp, report says

North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post, downgrading diplomatic relations in response to British sanctions on a children's

Knicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says

Knicks owner James Dolan said on Wednesday the New York basketball team has accepted an invitation to the White House following last week's championship win.

Australia softens impact of capital gains tax reform on small businesses after backlash

The Australian government, in a major turnaround, announced on Thursday changes to its capital gains tax overhaul after critics warned the planned reforms would stifle

South Korea's Lee leaves G7 with Trump's pen after talks about peace on the peninsula

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S.

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc

The Latest: US-Iran deal takes ‘immediate effect’ after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says

Leaders of both the U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of agreement on ending the war in Iran

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Wednesday he had spoken to U.S.

Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says

U.S.

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their

Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV’s palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

France's Macron hosts Trump at Versailles Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte hosted U.S.

What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?

When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US

The U.S.

Warsh Fed holds rates steady. Trump says 'It's all right. Whatever.'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed confidence in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after the new central bank chief concluded his first rate-setting meeting with a

Trump ties Iran deal to market swings, warns war risked 'catastrophe'

U.S.

UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children

U.N.

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Nominee for DOJ watchdog says violence on January 6 wasn’t an ‘attack’ on the Capitol

Nominee for DOJ watchdog says violence on January 6 wasn’t an ‘attack’ on the Capitol

Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting

Republican lawmakers in Georgia won’t redraw congressional and state legislative districts for the 2028 elections during a special session called by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

As US nears 250th birthday, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250 years

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday next month, two out of five Americans do not believe it will endure another 250 years beyond that, according to

Trump says 'nobody' attacked Iran girls' school 'on purpose'

U.S.

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks' first NYC parade

The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first

Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles if other countries have them.

Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group

The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health

Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK corruption trial

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday, after a rare corruption trial of

US Health Department announces over $700 million to combat mental health, addiction, homelessness

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced more than $700 million in new funding opportunities aimed at tackling mental illness, addiction and homelessness.

Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation

Fed's Warsh flags new tasks forces to study Fed operations

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Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area per MoU, Iran's official news agency says

Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts, per MoU details published by Iran's official IRNA news agency on Wednesday, adding both countries to end naval

Pastors for Trump founder withdraws from US House race after texting scandal

Pastors for Trump founder withdraws from US House race after texting scandal

Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war

U.S.

Trump blows up spy bill after Senate Republicans say 'no' to voter ID legislation

President Donald Trump's derailment of a U.S.

Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?

Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?

Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies

Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a plan to give Americans ownership stakes in the country’s largest artificial intelligence companies

Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade

U.S. President Donald Trump described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his loyal friend, despite tensions over trade and oil sanctions

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated

The interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran’s nuclear program

Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requests

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is pledging to senators to be “fair and reasonable” in assessing requests for disaster

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets India's Modi, says closer ties will make both countries stronger

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he hoped closer ties and undertaking joint projects with India would make both countries stronger.

US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key

Both Iran and the U.S. can walk away from the memorandum of understanding they are set to sign on Friday, and upcoming talks are

Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once 'they behave'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave."

Lula says Trump must 'stay out' of Brazil elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that U.S.

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs

Deputy fired, two other senior officials on leave in connection with escaped inmate

Deputy fired, two other senior officials on leave in connection with escaped inmate

US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text

US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text

Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in

Senate committee sets vote on Trump's BLS chief nominee

A U.S. Senate committee will vote next week on whether to advance the nomination of Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.

EU Council opening communication channels with Kremlin, official says

The office of European Council President Antonio Costa has made "brief contacts at diplomatic level" with the Kremlin in recent weeks "to open

Ukraine working on additional $20 billion military aid from allies, defence minister says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Wednesday at a joint press conference with his Dutch

US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire

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'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims

U.S.

Israel approves settler building plans in Palestinian West Bank city

Israel on Wednesday approved the expansion of a Jewish school for settlers living in the centre of the Palestinian city of Hebron

Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies

U.S.

Ugandan opposition figure's lawyer charged with treason-related offence

A prominent Ugandan lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with a treason-related offence on Wednesday, days after he was arrested by

Brazil pushes for focused rural debt relief as Senate passes broad bill

Brazil's government backs a rural debt renegotiation program but wants it more targeted, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

VW investor Qatar complicates plant deal talks with Israeli arms maker, sources say

Volkswagen's plans for a deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael to use its struggling Osnabrueck plant are being complicated by Qatar's

US FTC sues transgender health nonprofit over youth care standards

The U.S.

Trump invokes law to increase weapons production after Iran war depleted US stocks

Trump invokes law to increase weapons production after Iran war depleted US stocks

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it

Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian schoolchildren on Wednesday, an allegation that Ukraine's military said was "false".

Poland and Germany sign bilateral defence agreement

Poland and Germany have signed a bilateral defence agreement, defence ministers of both countries announced on Wednesday, as Warsaw is seeking to firm up its alliances at a

Trump, Modi discuss trade, safety of Indian sailors in Gulf region

U.S.

Iranians see little chance of life improving as interim deal halts war with US

When Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the interim deal this week to end the war with the United States, he declared his country the victor.

In private speech, Blanche tried to mend fences with critical conservative activist

In private speech, Blanche tried to mend fences with critical conservative activist

Spain's ex-PM Zapatero denies wrongdoing in graft court hearing

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, a former prime minister of Spain, told a High Court judge on Wednesday that he never intervened to secure a

Trump says he had good talks with Putin and Zelenskiy

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he has had good talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of

Trump says he talked to Syrian leader about taking on Hezbollah

U.S.

Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France

Trump says won't sign FISA unless his voting bill included

U.S.

FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise

President Donald Trump is crediting his tough immigration policies for a drop in car insurance premiums

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination

DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture

For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream.

UN experts gravely concerned for Britons on hunger strike in Iranian jail

U.N. experts on Wednesday expressed grave concern for two Britons convicted in Iran of espionage who are now on hunger strike in jail.

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal

Iran's interim deal with the U.S. looks set to bolster Hezbollah's political and financial hand in Lebanon,

South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests

South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya

Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose

For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.

US judge limits enforcement of Idaho's transgender bathroom access law

A federal judge on Tuesday barred Idaho from fully enforcing a new state law making it a crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, for transgender people to

Colombia's ELN open to talks with new president, but says it can survive military offensive

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels are willing to seek peace with whoever wins Sunday's presidential runoff,

Sri Lanka bribery commission arrests ex-president's son, court gives bail

Sri Lanka's bribery commission has arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, police said on Wednesday. 

Trump threatens to resume bombing campaign if Iran does not "behave"

U.S President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an interim accord with Iran was not final, and that he could resume a bombing campaign if he did not like

South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S.

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the

Somaliland receiving Israeli military training but not in talks for base, minister says

Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali said on Wednesday, as

Denmark says its military will deploy battalion in Latvia

Denmark's military will deploy a battalion of 850 troops to NATO member Latvia in the autumn, taking over from a Swedish contingent that was stationed in the region,

Allies filling gaps in NATO crisis forces left by US, Rutte says

Other NATO members have increased their contributions to the alliance's crisis forces to fill many of the gaps left by U.S. cuts to its commitments, NATO chief Mark Rutte

DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress

For the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate

World Bank approves guarantee-backed financing package for Argentina

The World Bank Group on Tuesday approved a guarantee-backed financing

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was moving to challenge a reparations program for Black residents in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, while

Trump criticizes Israel's tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians

U.S.

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities

G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address high debt burdens among developing countries,

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

Shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, U.S.

China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations

Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide

Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial

The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president on Wednesday and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of

China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site

China said on Wednesday that it will take countermeasures in response to a new Taiwan government website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying the site

G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia

The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the

Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says

A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France

Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.

US, Trump have changed to more realistic view of war in Ukraine, Canada's Carney says

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Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev promised on Wednesday to continue economic reforms in the fast-growing Central

UK PM Starmer calls Channel incident involving Russian warship 'reckless'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate to divert a UK-flagged civilian yacht near British

South Africa's DA leader seeks to demote agriculture minister

The leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa for changes to his party's representatives in the cabinet, including the demotion

ECB wage tracker shows muted pay pressure despite war inflation

Euro zone negotiated wage growth appears to be slowing as predicted, European Central Bank data showed on Wednesday, offering policymakers relief that the Iran-war-

European allies have increased pledges for NATO crisis forces, Rutte says

European allies have stepped up to contribute more forces available to NATO in a crisis, after the U.S. reduced its contribution, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson says multiculturalism has failed

Australia cannot be a multicultural society and immigration policies have put the country in crisis, Pauline Hanson said on Wednesday, as the right-wing

Only Trump can say when he might follow through on proposed phone call to Taiwan leader, Taiwan says

Taiwan said on Wednesday it was up to U.S.

Trump: Clayton DNI confirmation won't go forward until McDonald is confirmed as US Attorney

President Donald Trump said Wednesday's Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination to become the next U.S. spy chief was canceled and would not go forward until James McDonald is

What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort project

A coastal development project in Albania linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Trump beats a longtime adversary with a late Georgia endorsement, and other election takeaways

Trump beats a longtime adversary with a late Georgia endorsement, and other election takeaways

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate

Kennedy orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will, WSJ reports

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S.

Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to Congress

Robert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress

The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma

President Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are having mixed results in Tuesday’s primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma but not for Georgia governor

Trump-endorsed Mike Collins wins Georgia primary for Senate, to face Jon Ossoff in November

Georgia Republicans selected U.S. Representative Mike Collins as their U.S.

Toronto police link gun-for-hire networks to shootings at US Consulate and synagogues

Toronto police have linked multiple shootings, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, to complex gun-for-hire networks

UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangs

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has visited Haiti, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless

Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people

The federal government has asked a judge to halt the United States' first reparations program in Evanston, Illinois

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say

Police in Chicago say a person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known park

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says

19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says

Authorities say they disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend

Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

President Donald Trump seems to be testing their friendship as he pressures Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to sink the agreement with Iran to end the war

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon

Iran’s top diplomat says the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

About Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is using his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in his state

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran

The Senate has tried again to advance a war powers resolution that would force an end to the U.S. military action against Iran

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Brazil's top court convicts son of former President Bolsonaro for coercion

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro on Tuesday for coercion

US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation

Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East,

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a

Hezbollah believes Iran will not sign final nuclear deal if Israel stays in Lebanon

Hezbollah said on Tuesday it believes Iran will not sign a final nuclear deal with Washington unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon, as Iran's top diplomat said Israel's continued

Fed's watchdog warns of central bank foreign travel risks, calls for reforms

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Few residents return to Lebanon's Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearby

Some residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh have returned to find their homes have been destroyed or damaged by war

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelenskiy meeting

U.S.

Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will open

Oil prices fell about 5% for a second day in a row to a three-month low on Tuesday as details emerged of an interim deal to end the war in the Middle

Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal

Pope Leo on Tuesday praised the interim deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East, saying "thanks be to God" that

Brazilian court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of seeking US help in father's legal battle

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro living in the U.S., of courting

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings July 15 and 16 for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as some Republicans remain undecided on supporting him for the post

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality

The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty

Israeli military takes more territory, kills two people in Gaza, medics and witnesses say

An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, as residents of an area in

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges

President Donald Trump’s attorney for the 2020 campaign in Wisconsin and two former aides have all pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges for their roles in a fake elector scheme designed to overturn Trump’s loss in the swing state

China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia

The Chinese embassy in Britain said on Tuesday it had lodged "serious

Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, has pleaded not guilty to charges in a new indictment

Trump invokes Defense Production Act for munitions, supply chains

U.S.

Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi

Congo's opposition has denounced a bill that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term and called it a power grab

Gay couple says they were attacked in Caldwell; now pushing for change under Idaho protection laws

Gay couple says they were attacked in Caldwell; now pushing for change under Idaho protection laws

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE

A federal judge has declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction conviction for helping a man evade immigration officers who showed up at a courtroom looking to detain him

The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine

Group of Seven leaders are meeting for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative deal with Iran

Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon

U.S.

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland

A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor said on Tuesday.

US senators ask for review of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' safety data, citing Reuters report

Two U.S. senators are asking the nation’s traffic safety regulator to examine Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD

A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland

US import prices increase more than expected in May

U.S. import prices rose more than expected in May amid strong gains in the prices of fuels and capital goods, leading to the largest annual increase in nearly four

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon

U.S.

Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for president

Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill to change the constitution which could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi,

Oil prices fall 4% to three-month low on hopes interim US-Iran deal will reopen Hormuz

Oil prices fell about 4% to a fresh three-month low on Tuesday on hopes the U.S. and Iran will agree to end the war and allow oil to flow through the

Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case

A federal judge has recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the U.S. Department of Justice raised questions about her ability to be impartial

Israel seizes powers over flashpoint West Bank shrine from Palestinians

Israel has seized planning and construction powers at a Jewish and Muslim shrine in the occupied West Bank from Palestinian

Zelenskiy says G7 agreed Russia is not winning war, discussed more sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the Group of Seven leaders agreed at a summit in France that Russia was not winning its war in Ukraine, and they

Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election second-round, CNT/MDA poll shows

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva extended an advantage over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff in the October general elections, a CNT/MDA poll

Exiled Russian artist known for anti-Putin cartoons shot dead in Poland

Exiled Russian artist known for anti-Putin cartoons shot dead in Poland

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

President Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war and Trump is considering reimposing sanctions soon on Russian oil shipments

EU lawmakers approve US trade deal to avert tariff conflict

The European Parliament approved on Tuesday cutting duties on many U.S. goods imports to fulfill the European Union's side of a trade deal struck

Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics

The rapidly growing popularity of prediction markets is sparking worries about the markets’ effects on US politics, where campaign staff has bet on its candidate’s electoral performance.

Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures

Past the outskirts of Peru’s sprawling coastal capital, where the Andes begin to rise, a small mountain district was perfectly split in the

Iraq PM to visit Washington to boost economic ties with U.S.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington in mid-July with the aim of deepening strategic ties with the United States, focusing primarily on economic, trade,

South Africa's Ramaphosa warns against scapegoating migrants for economic woes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday warned against blaming migrants for the country's economic pain, saying they should not be scapegoated for South

Turkey told Russia to avoid steps threatening security, interests in Black Sea

Turkey's foreign minister said on Tuesday he told his Russian counterpart about the need to avoid steps in the Black Sea that threatened regional security and Turkey's

Cyprus watchdog finds possible abuse of power by ex-president Anastasiades

Cyprus' anti-corruption watchdog on Tuesday said it had identified possible abuse of power by former president Nicos Anastasiades while in office, referring the matter to

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz

Gazans displaced by war watch World Cup from the ruins

Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer in the Gaza Strip Premier League, hasn't been able to take the pitch since pro

A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped away

A shadowy figure known as El Money orchestrated arson attacks in London linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Iran executes two men over role in January 2026 protests, judiciary news outlet says

Iran executed two individuals described as "armed leaders of early 2026 unrest" in the county of Shahrud, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan said on Tuesday, identifying the

Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say

A Ukrainian drone attack started a fire at the refinery that is the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region on Tuesday, and two industry sources told Reuters that it had halted

CNN poll: Political independents hit their highest level in a decade

CNN poll: Political independents hit their highest level in a decade

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement

G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be present for the signing of an interim agreement to end the war with the U.S., an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday endorsed the political leadership of Myanmar's military chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing as the two met in Beijing

UK places sanctions on Russian 'shadow' ships and Yandex Bank

Britain on Tuesday imposed sanctions on the banking arm of Russian firm Yandex, two other lenders and dozens of vessels accused of

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, DC

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, DC

Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would "not give up" on increasing defence spending, after the island's opposition-majority

Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says

Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a U.N. arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute,

Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech this fall after all

Soccer-Boos, cheers and a draw: Iran's World Cup opener reflects deep divisions

Whistles drowned out parts of Iran's national anthem while other fans sang along, setting the tone for a World Cup opener that often felt more

Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India

Nepal's new government must tap China's technological know-how and convince investors that the Himalayan country is open for business and will deliver on the

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran

Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

World Bank cuts Myanmar growth forecast as fuel shock deepens economic strains

Myanmar’s economy is showing tentative signs of stabilisation but the recent fuel price shock has amplified pressure on the civil-war-ravaged Southeast Asian country, the World

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the

Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport

Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill

Republicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump

Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump may decide to release Washington's agreement with Tehran before Friday.

Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran play World Cup opener

Iran kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles on Monday, drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in front of a crowd that consisted of

South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising by students, but challenges linger for its youth

South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising by students, a pivotal moment in the fight against apartheid

U.S. gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April

U.S. average retail gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal between the U.S.

Belarus' Lukashenko says both sides must compromise to end Russia-Ukraine war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest allies, said in an interview published on Monday that Russia and Ukraine must compromise

Justice Department tax probe includes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife

Justice Department tax probe includes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife

North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says

North Korea’s industrial output reached 105% of planned targets in the 100 days following the country's ruling party congress in February, driven by technological innovation

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage

The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines

Mitch McConnell ‘wants to be back’ on Capitol Hill after hospitalization, GOP leader says

Mitch McConnell ‘wants to be back’ on Capitol Hill after hospitalization, GOP leader says

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid

With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population

Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a U.S. military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry

The U.S.

Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice Department to undertake a politically motivated investigation of him

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks

The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a

Epstein survivors push Comer to investigate potential leads from DOJ’s files in private meeting

Epstein survivors push Comer to investigate potential leads from DOJ’s files in private meeting

Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war

Stock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again

Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday.

Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran

Shortly after midnight on May 13, 2025, Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych messaged someone he knew as 'EL Money', a mystery figure who

Peru's Fujimori edges ahead as contested presidential votes trickle in

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori extended her marginal lead over leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in Peru's contested presidential race on Monday, as the

Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon eased significantly on Monday but did not halt completely despite a U.S.-Iran

Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked a percentage point higher in recent days to 36% as public dissatisfaction over the cost of living grew

Ukraine starts first phase of EU membership talks in 'Rubicon' moment

Ukraine opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday, a key step in Kyiv’s efforts to anchor itself in

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war

Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran's clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of

Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia

Ukraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war

President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran

US drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at Olympics

The U.S. drug czar portrayed a menu of changes to anti-doping protocols being proposed by a World Anti-Doping Agency panel in advance of the LA Olympics as moves that would “undermine the trustworthiness of the performances of competitors” at those games in two years

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu

Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions

An initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing

Trump says July 4 National Mall celebration will double as a 'Trump rally'

U.S.

Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrants

Sweden's parliament passed a law on Monday allowing authorities to revoke immigrants' residency permits based on bad behaviour, such as having unpaid debts, doing

Key issues the US and Iran must address in nuclear talks

Iran and the United States say they have reached a deal to end their war, which is expected to pave the way for talks on Iran's nuclear programme.

Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Monday that allows prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years, effectively barring former premier

French watchdog orders conservative news channel CNews to comply with pluralism rules

France's media regulator on Monday ordered rolling news channel CNews to comply with rules on pluralism and diversity of opinion, putting the ultra-

Nigerian court orders electoral body to deregister main opposition party, four others

A Nigerian court on Monday ordered the electoral agency to de-register one of the main opposition political parties and four others for failing to meet

Arbitration tribunal rejects bulk of Ukraine's Kerch Strait case against Russia

An international court found that Russia flouted some sea laws during the construction of the Kerch Strait bridge between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea, but

U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on

Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister

If Andy Burnham wins Thursday's

Canadian envoy to US says discussions on USMCA have been productive

Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark D.

After taking Iran deal to G7 summit, Trump eyes ending Ukraine war

U.S.

Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war

Oil prices settled down $4 a barrel to a three-month low on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have signed a

Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors, in Florida case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead of the usual 12

Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it

Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a landmark cathedral

A Russian bombardment of Ukraine's biggest cities has set ablaze part of an Eastern Orthodox landmark and killed 11 people

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list

The European Union targeted Russian shadow fleet figures accused of aiding Moscow's Ukraine war effort as well as individuals linked to opposition figure Alexei Navalny's

Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that many ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.

India's GenZ leader slapped at protest

MUMBAI, June 15 - The founder and leader of India's Cockroach Janta Party was slapped repeatedly by unknown men during a crowded protest in the northern city of Jaipur on Monday, which he said was an

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn

Trump’s recent insults show just how strained his relationships with G7 leaders have become

Trump’s recent insults show just how strained his relationships with G7 leaders have become

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-

Ugandan forces arrest lawyer of opposition figure facing treason charges, party says

Ugandan security forces have arrested Erias Lukwago, a senior opposition figure and lawyer representing detained People’s Front for Freedom party leader Kizza Besigye, who

UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review

The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to extend the mandate of the U.N.

Peru's economy beats expectations, up 3.7% in April

Peru's economy expanded 3.73% in April from a year earlier, data from the government's INEI statistics agency showed on Monday, exceeding expectations as nearly all sectors

US Supreme Court turns away free speech claim by anti-abortion student

The U.S.

Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants

The U.S.

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty

Iran prepares for World Cup debut after months of uncertainty

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the

Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

The U.S.-Iran deal may silence the guns, but it cannot alter the verdict of more than three months of war.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week or even in the United States for talks to

Iran says Lebanon is integral part of peace deal with US

Lebanon is an integral part of the agreement to end the war with the U.S., Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that the draft memorandum mentions

US Supreme Court rejects Macy's challenge over compensating fired strikers

The U.S.

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

Ukrainian man found guilty of setting property linked to UK PM Starmer on fire

A Ukrainian man was found guilty on Monday of carrying out arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in May last year on

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says

EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration

What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war

LONDON, June 15 - This is what the U.S. and Iran, along with mediator Pakistan, have said about what is in the preliminary deal they have announced to end the war. 

Russia calls Ukrainian allegation its forces struck Kyiv monastery a 'crude fake'

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected as a "crude fake" accusations by Ukraine and the West that Moscow had struck a historic monastery in the Ukrainian capital

What to expect in California’s special congressional primary

Bay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday

London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch property linked to UK prime minister

Two men were convicted of a plot last year to set fire to two houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

What to expect in Georgia’s state primary runoff

Georgia Republicans return to the polls Tuesday to pick nominees for U.S. Senate and governor in a state primary runoff election

What to expect in the Washington, DC, primary

Washington, D.C., will hold a districtwide primary that will be unlike previous elections

What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primary

Oklahoma voters will select nominees for federal and state offices including U.S. senator and representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and both houses of the state Legislature in a state primary on Tuesday

Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea

UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates called for full implementation of the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal to end their war, including an immediate halt to hostilities and ensuring freedom

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

United Auto Workers' Fain seeks reelection, buoyed by strike wins

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is seeking a second four-year term as leader of the 400,000-member union, entering the race as the

Russia's Lavrov says Moscow committed to U.S. proposals on peace, rejects Europe's ultimatums

Russia is committed to U.S.

French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news

French wine and spirits exporters said on Monday U.S.

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump

The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region

The United Nations' human rights chief on Monday welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, urging maximum restraint on all sides so

Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show

Older voters and city dwellers were instrumental in defeating a right-wing proposal to cap Switzerland's population at 10 million, data from Sunday's

Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction

A prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed his conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court

Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was

What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain

In a quiet cafe popular for its free Wi-Fi and good coffee, a Russian interior designer logs onto a virtual private network so she can chat with friends

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

Logan Paul, Tkachuk brothers part of pre-fight festivities before a watch party on the Ellipse

Hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk were part of pre-fight festivities for UFC Freedom 250, the mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says

China's ability to militarily strike Australia will grow markedly over the next decade, though the most immediate threats will come through cyberattacks and the cutting of

Iran peace deal won't change BOJ's rate-hike plans, ex-central bank economist says

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran likely won't change the Bank of Japan's expected move to deliver two interest rate hikes this year, the

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program 

Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries

In the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump

Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor

The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. 

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says

U.S.

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to U.S.

Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill

U.S.

Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead

Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

Mitch McConnell is in the hospital

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented

Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close

President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says

The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon

Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws

British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson said he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday and had his phone seized, after a week when he posted heavily online about

Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes

General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release

A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Brian Rauch has felt the squeeze of higher gas prices on his 30-mile (50-km) drives from his home in rural Stevensville, Montana, to the

He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance

He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Vestea, a member of the liberal party, as prime minister, after independent candidate Eugen Tomac

Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence

Taiwan's government launched a website on Sunday to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure channel to what it says is an

Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake

China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela

Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor's office

President Donald Trump says he will appoint one of his personal lawyers to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, filling a pending vacancy after Trump tapped the man currently in the job to be director of national intelligence

North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly

North Korea said on Sunday denuclearisation is a matter that is terminated irreversibly, as it condemned recent nuclear deterrence talks between the U.S. and South Korea.

Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing

Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia

Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia

Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade after court rulings

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone

What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war

The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz

Thousands march in Rome in anti- and pro-migration rallies

Tens of thousands of people marched in Rome in rival demonstrations over migration

UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit in France

President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the upcoming G7 summit of leading industrialized nations in France

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks

Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss

Hungary's main opposition Fidesz party re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orban as its leader on Saturday for another year despite the party's loss of power in an

Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say

U.S.

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

Top Tren de Aragua leader killed in US military strike, Trump announces

Top Tren de Aragua leader killed in US military strike, Trump announces

Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby

The Lebanese army has withdrawn its troops from a base in a southern village after Israeli forces advanced nearby

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.

Melinda French Gates has ‘visceral reaction’ recalling ‘abhorrent’ Epstein in new interview

Melinda French Gates has ‘visceral reaction’ recalling ‘abhorrent’ Epstein in new interview

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House

Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the

Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media

Exclusive: Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material

Exclusive: Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material

Will Trump spend his $350 million war chest to win Texas? Republicans are worried

Republicans want President Donald Trump to put his money where his mouth is: behind his scandal-plagued ally, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory

The meetings have become routine.

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

President Donald Trump said on Friday U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela

President Donald Trump says a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office

Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with

A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax

A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Arizona's 'comma bill' survives last-minute insurance opposition

Arizona's 'comma bill' survives last-minute insurance opposition

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order restoring his eligibility

Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African Republic

Attorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States

US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

The U.S.

U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S.  to correct "many misunderstandings" about her pro

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds

Taiwan's opposition leader touts talks with China as necessary for peace during US trip

Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader says her party is committed to defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by taking permanent secession off the table

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

New UFO files have been released by the Trump administration that include several vivid descriptions of mysterious sightings in the sky

EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova

Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries agreed on Friday to advance membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first phase of negotiations set to

Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump

The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public.

Congolese security forces disperse protesters opposing constitutional change

Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed a crowd outside the parliament building in Kinshasa on Friday, witnesses and opposition politicians said, as

South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent court application on Friday to try to stop a parliamentary impeachment process from starting to probe

Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says

Negotiators for the United States and Iran are close to the finish line of a deal aimed at ending their three-month war and it could

US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge indefinitely blocked a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund supported by President Donald Trump on Friday,

Soccer-Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three

2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map

California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map

As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend

What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?

The initial count has finished in Peru's runoff presidential election, but now the lengthy process of reviewing contested ballots is under way by

Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon

U.S.

Brazil unveils subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers

Brazil's government on Friday launched a subsidized credit program for app-based delivery drivers to purchase motorcycles, in a fresh move to boost demand and support a

Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says

Russia is developing a satellite-based system for controlling combat drones, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a meeting with military officials, the Interfax

Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim

Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution,

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts

FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files

Maine counts ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for governor and a US House race

Maine has begun counting ranked choice ballots on Friday to determine nominees for its open governor’s office and a pivotal U.S. House of Representatives race

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks

The dollar steadied on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, as markets monitored negotiations over a deal that could end the Middle East

Trump says Iran's leaked deal terms are untrue

The United States on Friday denied it has made major concessions to Iran and said an emerging pact was designed to ensure

Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal

Brent crude prices fell to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

Judge says she doesn’t believe ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead; extends order blocking it

Judge says she doesn’t believe ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead; extends order blocking it

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says

The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said on Friday, describing it as a "super

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Indians grieve and call for action after US strike kills sailors

Sushila Devi sat sobbing on the floor of her house in Deoria, northern India after authorities told her that her husband was

Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower

Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment

Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting fishing as well as the

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

ICE takedown in view of young children at school leaves 2 detained and backlash roiling in Baltimore

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula

In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula

Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authority

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is vowing to fight for his position after the sudden resignation of the defense secretary

Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup

The United States has not given a visa to the head of the Palestinian Football Association even though FIFA typically invites the heads of each national federation to attend the World Cup

UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower

UK shares gained in a broad-based rally on Friday amid growing hoping of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S., which sent crude

Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office

A Spanish High Court judge investigating former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for suspected corruption has opened a separate probe over jewellery found during

Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou

Clifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman Rosie Pino has won the Republican primary in the state’s 9th District to take on Democratic congresswoman Nellie Pou

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy

Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's

Prosecutor Khan's suspension prolongs International Criminal Court's woes

This week's suspension of International Criminal Court lead prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct sets the

Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn

President Donald Trump's run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength

Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

While the Justice Department has said it has abandoned plans for President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, some of his

Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell

Pope Leo on Friday issued a stern warning to human traffickers and criminal groups who exploit desperate migrants trying to reach

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says

Hezbollah is confident that Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in a deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday, as hopes grew for an

Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party said on Friday it is merging itself into a party created earlier this year by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event

As mixed martial arts fighters gather on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in a cage match to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him

Former Albanian leader Sali Berisha, now the head of the main opposition party, said on Friday that the United States has lifted a travel ban placed on him in 2021.

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results

A pro-Russian opposition alliance filed a request to Armenia's election commission on Friday to throw out the results of last Sunday's parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions

Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

Can the man behind a giant pro-Trump sign ride the president’s praise to Congress?

Republicans routinely highlight their devotion to President Donald Trump

How South Korea's ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy

Arriving to cast her vote in South Korea's local elections, Yoomi Lee was

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

The Philippines defence chief will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he said on Friday, a day after Beijing sanctioned him for what

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North

India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports

India is preparing for a wider-than-expected budget deficit this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing an official familiar with the matter, as the war in Iran raises

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building

U.S.

Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults

A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence

Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan

A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would

US judge blocks Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from continuing to pursue a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments, WSJ reports

U.S.

US Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban

The U.S.

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who assassinated the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband has pleaded guilty so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty

Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US

U.S.

Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, the top U.S. attorney for Manhattan, to be the next U.S. spy chief, amid a

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei

Economic data has shown Argentina’s inflation slowing for the second straight month in May

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to

Trump says 'great' Iran settlement will trigger opening of Strait of Hormuz

U.S.

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack

The Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children

US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says

Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Thursday the United States would receive a more severe response than before if it attacks

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza amid new ceasefire push

Israeli strikes killed three people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators struggled to make progress in

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Democrats, Republicans ask Trump administration not to ship Afghan allies to unsafe countries

Dozens of U.S. lawmakers urged President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to roll back any plans to ship to unsafe third countries Afghan

Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran

Oil prices fell on Thursday after U.S.

UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime

Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening

U.S.

US Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms

The U.S.

US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington

The U.S.

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case

FISA: What to know about the government’s expiring spy powers

FISA: What to know about the government’s expiring spy powers

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on blaming Trump for Knicks loss

Stephen A. Smith blames President Trump for the Knicks' Game 3 loss, arguing Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden disrupted the team's momentum during its first NBA Finals run in decades. Smith says Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, should have understood the significance of the moment and the impact of displacing thousands of fans gathered outside the arena.

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

Minnesota man pleads guilty to federal charges in state lawmaker shooting case

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he killed Minnesota's House speaker and her husband and attempted to murder a state senator and his wife,

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

France plays host to a Group of Seven summit next week but it is shopkeepers in neighbouring Switzerland who have already boarded

US midterm advertising bill to hit record $11.6 billion, fueled by Senate races, AdImpact says

The U.S. midterm elections in November are projected to cost $11.6 billion, a record for political advertising in any electoral cycle, fueled in part by surging spending in Senate

Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'

The U.S.

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a

UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire

U.N.

False alarm at the Pentagon triggers brief shelter-in-place order

A false alarm at the Pentagon following an air quality warning briefly triggered a partial shelter-in-place order on Wednesday at the U.S. military's headquarters, as

US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

The U.S.

Peru reviews contested ballots as Fujimori takes razor-thin lead

Peru's electoral jury began reviewing contested ballots on Thursday with the initial count to determine the country's next president

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

Iran fights to keep Lebanon as leverage in high-stakes US deal

Iran is waging a calculated campaign to preserve Lebanon as its last bastion of influence on the Mediterranean,

US Supreme Court rules against private suits brought under key securities law

The U.S.

Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet

Israel's cabinet on Thursday referred a plan to allocate 1 billion shekels ($339.7 million) for the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank to the

Nigeria lawmakers advance state police reform to curb insecurity

Nigeria’s parliament passed a constitutional bill on Thursday paving the way for each of its 36 states to establish and run its

Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls

Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson denied all charges of historical sex offences against two girls when he took the stand in his trial on Thursday, telling the

Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran's oil infrastructure hub.

Canada says bilateral deals with US will accompany USMCA review

The Canadian minister responsible for Canada-United States trade Dominic LeBlanc said on Thursday that there will be bilateral deals with the U.S. along with the review of

Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island

Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island

Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard,' take control of energy infrastructure

The United States will hit Iran "very hard tonight" and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country's oil and gas infrastructure and markets, U.S.

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader tells jury he did not sexually abuse two children

Former Northern Ireland unionist leader Jeffrey Donaldson has told a jury he is "crystal clear" he did not rape an alleged victim decades ago

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors

Ambassadors from France, Germany and Britain in Moscow met Russia’s deputy foreign minister on Thursday to condemn the latest escalation in the war in Ukraine and reaffirm

China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'

China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Thursday against Philippine Defence Secretary ⁠Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, saying he had "repeatedly made

UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery

Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain's minister for the province

China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit

China's vice premier urged economic cooperation and inclusive growth during a video call hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on

France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows

French officials have suggested an overhaul of the EU's diplomatic service that could include boosting the role for foreign policy

UN human rights chief 'appalled' by violence in United Kingdom

The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday he was appalled by violence erupting in different parts of the United Kingdom in recent days.

Trump says he wants to "take" Iran's Kharg Island oil hub

U.S.

Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, 494 port-a-potties and other logistics

Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, 494 port-a-potties and other logistics

Conspiracy theories that emerged from a civil rights shooting 60 years ago resonate today

The modern rhetorical and political resistance to racial equality finds its roots in the conspiratorial segregationists of the civil rights era.

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of President Donald Trump's plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup

With 48 teams, 36 base camps and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says

The European Commission's appeal against a 2024 ruling forcing it to disclose information about COVID-19 vaccine contracts should be dismissed, an adviser to Europe's top

Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks

The Kremlin on Thursday shrugged off the prospect of new European Union sanctions against its banks, saying they had already been operating under sanctions for a long time

Sweden drops plan to jail violent offenders as young as 13

Sweden's government said on Thursday it had dropped plans to lock up violent offenders as young as 13 in special prison units as there was not enough support for the

Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote

The team of the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition, Ozgur Ozel, has resigned from the party's assembly, his office said on Thursday, adding that the move should

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources say

At least 22 personnel were killed in Wednesday's military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir, security sources said on Thursday, as funeral processions were held

Two killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive Manipur state, police say

At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India's restive state of Manipur on Thursday, two senior police

US, Iran haggle over frozen funds as they inch toward interim deal, sources say

Efforts to reach an interim deal to end hostilities between Iran and the United States have intensified, Iranian and western sources told

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar Omar Abdul-Kadir Artan from entering the US, just days before the FIFA World Cup, over alleged links to a terrorist group. Artan, who was named Africa’s top male referee in 2025, would have been the first Somali to referee at the tournament. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions

Taiwan will not tolerate Chinese efforts to create a false impression of having jurisdiction over its waters, the island's coast guard said, vowing to "

Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing

Police have used water cannons on protesters in Northern Ireland after violence erupted a second night over a stabbing in Belfast

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur

French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

Tech and war jitters sap confidence

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Oil is back on the boil and equity markets are struggling to find a floor after this week's selloff triggered by fresh

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican district

Randy Villegas, a populist insurgent, has won the Democratic primary for a House seat representing California’s Central Valley

US launches new strikes on Iran, which fires back at Gulf states and Jordan

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran and Iran has fired back at Gulf States after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets

The governor of Sevastopol in Russian-held Crimea said on Wednesday that plans for distributing rationed petrol had been delayed because

'Party poopers': Knicks owner slams Mamdani, NYPD as NBA Finals bring drama

The New York Knicks' owner blasted the mayor and the city on Wednesday for security measures restricting access around Madison Square Garden and canceled a

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked a request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, citing Justice

White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm

The Trump administration defended its sanctions on Cuba on Wednesday after the United Nations' human rights chief warned U.S. actions were causing "

US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz

No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait

Colombia's De la Espriella leads Cepeda in runoff poll

Colombian right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads leftist rival Ivan Cepeda ahead of the June 21 runoff, according to an AtlasIntel poll published

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate

The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

A burning cross in a Chicago park shocks residents and has police searching for who did it

Chicago police are urging residents to come forward with any information about a cross burning in a public park

States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts

Democratic state officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming federal agencies have flouted the law by hastily implementing President Donald Trump's executive

Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections

The Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool

Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues

"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues

Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party

Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwan’s opposition leader as she travels to Washington this week

Trump says US might not renew North America trade deal

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. might not renew its free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and criticized trade deficits

US lawmakers raise concern over Goldman's move to keep top lawyer as adviser despite Epstein ties

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Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday

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Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit

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Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

A federal judge has rejected a government watchdog’s request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'

President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising

Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties

Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries

Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry

Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry

FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials

FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights

Pope Leo visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and inaugurated the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes the

White House to meet defense firms to talk about ramping up production, sources say

The Trump administration plans to meet executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House as soon as next week to discuss

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Trump picks Capital One's Brian Johnson to head US consumer finance watchdog

President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former financial regulator Brian Johnson to lead the federal government's top watchdog for consumer financial protection,

Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-

US May budget deficit shrinks but customs collections turn negative due to tariff refunds

The U.S. budget deficit for May fell $23 billion or 7% to $293 billion due largely to prior-year calendar shifts in benefit payments as both outlays and

UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House

Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him

Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him

'Hit list' trial: Video shows man near site where neighbor's body was hidden

'Hit list' trial: Video shows man near site where neighbor's body was hidden

Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner

Maine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump

Bill Gates testifies Epstein pressured him using knowledge of his affairs

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'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to embrace data showing inflation has risen more than 4%, telling reporters that he "loved"

Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz

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Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Thousands of Southern Baptists have voted overwhelmingly to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors in the nation’s largest conservative evangelical denomination

Top political forecaster: no way a Trump pick becomes CA gov

Erin Burnett talks to Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for California Governor. Hilton defends his chances of being the state's first republican governor as one of the country's top election forecasters claims "there is no way a Trump-endorsed Republican is going to win the general election."

Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium

Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel

Count slows in Peru as presidency likely hinges on contested votes

The count to determine Peru's next president slowed and narrowed again as it entered its fourth day on Wednesday with the race still up

Oil prices jump after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'

Oil prices rose nearly $3 a barrel on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to attack Iran "very hard" if no peace deal is

Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries

The major U.S. stock indexes ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests

Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry

The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal

Russian government wins right to change debt, spending plans with no public hearings

MOSCOW, June 10 - Russia's parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of a law that enables the government to increase spending and debt without the lengthy process of amending the budget law, which in

Senate Democrats say they have been snubbed on election security briefings

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With surveillance program at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief

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Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave

Russian President Vladimir Putin told top officials on Wednesday that there are grounds to expect a cut in the central bank's key interest rate when it meets next week, and

European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up

Europe's STOXX 600 ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday, as investors weighed a renewed flare-up in tensions

US consumer inflation vaults above 4% as Iran war boosts energy prices

U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East

US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons

The U.S. government on Wednesday said it was imposing sanctions against 11 people and entities, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting weapons

Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

President Donald Trump's immigration and deportation agenda is getting a nearly $70 billion boost through the end of his term

Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in south Lebanon, Lebanese sources say

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, Lebanese security sources said, as Israel pressed its campaign against Hezbollah and the Iran

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges 'rethink' of US immigration policy

The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive rethink” of immigration policies especially in the United States ahead of the World Cup

UN to send investigators to Lebanon over potential law breaches, rights chief says

The UN human rights office will deploy a team of investigators to Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties during the current

Germany's Merz says new Franco-German air defence data project to be outlined by July

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that German and French defence ministers will jointly outline a reworked collaboration project between the two countries

Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation

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FAA says proposed Trump arch in Washington would need red obstruction lights

A U.S. agency said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot (76 m) tall Independence Arch would need red safety lights but does not

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89

Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89.

Head of Colombian legislative commission proposes suspension of president Petro

The president of Colombia's legislative Commission of Investigation and Accusation, Gloria Arizabaleta, has proposed suspending President Gustavo Petro from his duties

Trump-backed Republican Marty O'Donnell wins Nevada primary for key House seat

Marty O'Donnell, backed by U.S.

Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance

A Brazilian Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill to grant the central bank financial autonomy, boosting its independence in a move opposed by

Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'

Staring at the burned out shell of his Belfast home, Jamie Corry said he would never get over the sight of watching his house go up in

US transport agency rescinds 'disparate impact' civil rights regulation

The U.S.

Women formerly incarcerated at Huron Valley Correctional Facility speak out after 3rd death reported

Women formerly incarcerated at Huron Valley Correctional Facility speak out after 3rd death reported

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.

Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'

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German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

Germany's ILA air show, among Europe's premier aerospace showcases, opened on Wednesday under the twin shadows of the Iran war and

Russia probes two car bombs in Moscow

Russian investigators said on Wednesday that they had arrested at least two suspects behind a car bombing in Moscow, detaining teenagers who the domestic security service

Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend' offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions

Former Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is writing a book about her nation's tense relationship with the United States

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

The United States, Australia, European allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities in

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain

North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule

The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled out of poverty

Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80

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Brazil's Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to this year’s presidential race, recovering

Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist

An Indonesian military court on Wednesday sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration has helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey

Pakistani air strikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Pakistani air strikes on three Afghan provinces killed at least 13 people, including 11 children, on Wednesday, the Afghan Taliban government said,

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also

Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways

Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries

US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means

Catholic bishops from across the U.S. come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Netanyahu to run for re-election, his party says, after Trump raises doubts

Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party announced on Wednesday, after U.S.

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Greece's parliament approved legislation late on Tuesday to fast-track deportation of rejected asylum seekers and allow their transfer to "return hubs" outside the bloc

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill

Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an

Democrats nominate Susie Lee in Nevada battleground House race

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Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack

Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast in a wave of anti-immigrant violence on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged over a

French government seeks to defuse crisis after girl's killing exposes judicial failings

Last year, lawmaker David Taupiac wrote to France's justice ministry warning about major staffing and operational issues at the Auch prosecutor's office

Impeachment sought against federal judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators

Republicans in Congress are introducing impeachment resolutions against a federal judge in Atlanta

Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results

Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota have hosted primary elections, but much of the political world is focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November

RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis

New Zealand's jobless ranks could swell as the central bank ratchets up interest rates, casting the government's inflation‑focused

The Latest: Platner clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine

Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota have cast their ballots in another day of primary elections in America

Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race

Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race

Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon

Philippine foreign minister Ma.

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup

Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

Trump-endorsed Evette to face Wilson in South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff

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Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district

Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator, was projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's closely watched 22nd

Trump administration urges judge to reject bid to block White House UFC event

President Donald Trump's administration asked a judge on Tuesday to reject an effort to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House

Hilton projected to advance in race for California governor to face Becerra

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton was projected to advance to the November 3 general election following June 2's open primary, U.S. media projected on Tuesday.

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel