Biden-era 'ghost guns' restrictions are unconstitutional, US judge rules
Theater trade group Cinema United calls on Paramount and California AG to settle
Pennsylvania governor signs order imposing new rules to set up AI data centers in state
Mexico's Braskem Idesa files for bankruptcy in US, firm discusses similar path in Brazil
Port of Los Angeles posts high July volume, helped by retail goods, AI project parts
Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after plane crash
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Crime|Political|US|World
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
A judge has dismissed Nevada’s fake electors case
August 14, 2026World
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department’s last-minute decision not to defend gun law causes confusion among owners
Justice Department’s last-minute decision not to defend gun law causes confusion among owners
August 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say
Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say
August 14, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
US Attorney confirms no meth was found in van of Texas man shot by immigration officers
A federal prosecutor says tests on a substance found in the van of a man shot by immigration officers in Texas last month showed it was not methamphetamine
August 14, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
President Donald Trump is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carriers and return to using older steam catapults that he has long said he prefers
August 14, 2026
Political|World
Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to the Middle East next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a deal recently announced by the Trump administration ran into Israeli opposition
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
White House says transshipped goods cost up to $26 billion in lost tariffs
The White House said on Thursday the United States is losing annual tariff revenue of about $19 billion to $26 billion on goods, largely from China, that are
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan may see more yen intervention, faster BOJ rate hikes, ex-top FX diplomat says
Japan may conduct joint yen intervention "at any time" and signal the chance of faster-than-expected interest rate hikes to stem the
August 14, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil opens reciprocity process against US over tariffs
The Brazilian government has opened a process that could result in the adoption of reciprocal measures against the United States in response to tariffs recently imposed by
August 14, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia's Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday the AUKUS defence pact remained "full steam ahead" after an overnight call with
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bessent says US to apply measures never seen on Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States is going to apply measures that have "never been seen" on Iran.
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Iran war a boon for China's e-trucks, fuelling export surge
China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of
August 14, 2026
Economy|World
'Our resources, our prices': Indonesia's Prabowo announces new commodity bourse
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a plan on Friday to create a new exchange that will set prices for the country's
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Cook Islands PM's party likely to retain parliament in preliminary results
Preliminary results on Friday showed that Prime Minister Mark Brown's Cook Islands Party would likely retain control of parliament, winning 12 of the
August 14, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea slams US-South Korea military drills and threatens strong response
North Korea has threatened unspecified stern steps against the United States and South Korea, slamming their upcoming military drills as a war rehearsal that it claimed would be more provocative than last year
August 14, 2026
Europe|World
Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace
An Italian fighter jet, part of a NATO mission, shot down a drone of unknown origin that entered the airspace of NATO and EU member Latvia on Friday during Ukrainian
August 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Travel|World
Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight
Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travellers at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another intervention
The yen headed for its biggest weekly loss in three months on Friday as the impact of U.S. and Japanese intervention faded, leaving traders to wager another round of
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Oil rises after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran; set for weekly gains
Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gains after the United States threatened an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, raising concerns about
August 14, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai announced on Friday plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber.
August 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says
U.S.
August 14, 2026
Asia|Environment|World
Record-breaking rain floods Chiba east of Tokyo, killing at least 5 people
Record-breaking rainfall has flooded cities east of Tokyo, killing at least five people and injuring over two dozen others
August 14, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|US|World
Summer McIntosh storms to Pan Pacs 400 IM title, rebounding from 200 free runner-up finish
Summer McIntosh led all the way in winning the 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific Championships
August 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Pirro says
A suspect has been arrested and will be charged in connection with the vandalism of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth
Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs have shot to their highest in more than a decade across major economies as AI companies and
August 14, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea's Lee favours four-year presidency with re-election permitted
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he favoured changing the country's presidency to a four-year term system that would allow a president to serve more than
August 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's July core inflation seen at 1.8% on higher energy costs
Japan's core consumer inflation likely accelerated in July from the previous month, as faster food price gains and cost pressures on energy from the war
August 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Woman arrested and charged for vandalizing World War II Memorial in DC
Woman arrested and charged for vandalizing World War II Memorial in DC
August 14, 2026
Crime|Environment|World
Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
Officials say an under-construction tunnel has collapsed at a hydropower project in India’s northern hill state of Uttarakhand, leaving at least seven workers dead
August 14, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Reform UK's Nigel Farage beats a slate of fringe candidates in election boycotted by major parties
Nigel Farage has regained his seat in Parliament, beating a field of fringe candidates led by trash-can-wearing comic Count Binface in a special election boycotted by mainstream parties
August 14, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can
Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
BOJ eyeing September rate hike, faster pace of tightening, sources say
The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates as soon as September and is considering hiking more aggressively thereafter from the
August 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village
More than 2,000 people were evacuated from their homes in western Germany on Friday, after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards a village, local
August 14, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won his self-triggered by-election in southern England on Friday, but saw his strategy
August 14, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Philippine president says joint oil and gas exploration with China a 'distinct possibility'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that there was a "distinct possibility" that the Philippines and China could
August 14, 2026
Business|Environment|World
A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman
A British maritime company has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian tanker off Oman and stop a spreading oil spill
August 13, 2026
Crime|World
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians are less than 2% of Israel's population and are facing increased harassment as regional conflicts persist
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work
August 14, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Advocates are speaking against a sweeping undercover federal surveillance operation that court documents say targeted progressive groups and unions protesting the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
August 14, 2026
Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history
August 14, 2026
Africa|Crime|US|World
US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity, Christian organization says
US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity, Christian organization says
August 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
Firefighters across Europe are battling multiple wildfires as a record-breaking heat wave grips the continent
August 14, 2026
Africa|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo
Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo
August 14, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released
August 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge
Russian jet-powered drones have struck a home in northern Ukraine, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has blamed Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz
August 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week
Ash spewing from Sicily’s Mount Etna has forced the closure of the island’s largest airport for the fifth consecutive day
August 14, 2026
Arts|Crime|Europe|World
Italian Carabinieri recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions
Italian authorities have recovered three stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse worth millions of euros
August 14, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight
Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake
Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, affecting a large part of the western region
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
6 men arrested on suspicion of running child human trafficking operation in Modesto
6 men arrested on suspicion of running child human trafficking operation in Modesto
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|US|Videos|World
Oakland police release video of fatal officer shooting of man swinging homemade spears
Oakland police release video of fatal officer shooting of man swinging homemade spears
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, three people familiar with the matter said, a departure from the iPhone maker's strategy of relying on
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Frustrated US consumers cut their retail spending last month
Frustrated US consumers cut their retail spending last month
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Yen stuck in twilight zone
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The yen is back in the intervention zone, but its fate now appears to rest with the Fed's policy path and hopes of aggressive
August 14, 2026
Arts|Crime|World
Italy recovers Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works stolen from museum
Italian police have recovered three paintings by French masters Paul Cezanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse that were stolen from a museum near the northern city of
August 14, 2026
Crime|Political|World
US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say
The United States wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn militant settlers who have besieged
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Stablecoin issuer Tether says KPMG US has audited its 2025 statements
El Salvador-based Tether, which issues the world's largest stablecoin, said KPMG U.S. had performed a "full independent audit" of its financial
August 14, 2026
Africa|Environment|Health|World
650,000 refugees in South Sudan could lose food aid within weeks due to funding squeeze, say UN agencies
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing food aid access within weeks due to a severe funding shortfall, potentially
August 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World
Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies
For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon's creative talent, with swathes of designers and marketing executives flocking to
August 14, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Russia exploits Poland-Ukraine dispute to step up disinformation campaign, officials and experts say
Russia has significantly stepped up its online disinformation campaign in Poland, using a dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Global equity funds extend inflow streak as earnings optimism and reduced rate-hike bets lift sentiment
Global equity funds attracted inflows for a 12th consecutive week through August 12, buoyed by optimism over a strong earnings season and data showing weaker-than-expected U.S.
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case
Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday that he fatally shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal
August 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World
Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday
Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until Saturday afternoon because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stay of execution?
Even though we're slipping inexorably into the summer holiday doldrums on world markets, bond anxiety was once again a theme of the early part of this week,
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Russia seeks answers from US about alleged support for Ukrainian attacks, Lavrov says
Russia believes the United States is deeply involved in Ukrainian attacks against it and has raised the issue with Washington, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China July bank loans post record contraction as credit demand falters
China's new yuan loans posted a record contraction in July, missing forecasts as seasonal factors and weak household credit demand weighed on
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Culture clash: How Orcel's profit-boosting recipe could prove a bitter pill for Commerzbank
UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has a blueprint for Commerzbank: slash costs, strip out management layers and push harder for revenue growth,
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire
Russia on Friday dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying it saw no grounds for "half-measures" that would offer a respite to the other side.
August 14, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says
Attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patients in conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza have continued to rise in 2026, reaching an average
August 14, 2026
Arts|Environment|Europe|World
Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages
Spanish authorities on Thursday removed the remains of three kings who ruled the Aragón region in the 11th century from a monastery threatened by a wildfire.
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid
U.S. rocket company Astra Space is seeking to raise $250 million at a $1 billion valuation in a funding round expected to close this quarter, CEO Chris
August 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says
Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly a third month-on-month in July, to the highest level since May 2022, as Russia struck towns and
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares snap 4-week rally as higher oil prices temper strong earnings
European shares finished lower on Friday and snapped a four-week winning streak, as rising crude prices and renewed
August 14, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|World
Mudslide in eastern China kills one, more heavy rain expected
A mudslide in eastern China's Zhejiang Province on Friday killed one person and three others remained missing, while eastern and southern provinces were bracing for more
August 14, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool
On a searing summer day, Israeli settlers splashed in a West Bank pool created by siphoning off water that had irrigated Palestinian crops, one of
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
August 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
AI boom predicted to drive Taiwan's economy to grow fastest in four decades
Taiwan expects its tech-reliant economy to grow at the fastest pace in nearly four decades this year, the statistics agency said on Friday,
August 14, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|World
France evacuates 525 as new wildfire hits pine woods in the southwest
French authorities have evacuated 525 people from the village of Luglon after a wildfire broke out in the southwestern Landes region, not far
August 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World
U.S. TerraPower, South Korea's SK Innovation sign preliminary deal on global SMR projects
TerraPower and South Korea's SK Innovation signed on Friday a preliminary global agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs), Seoul's Industry Ministry said, opening a path
August 14, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Philippine president says he has yet to decide who to back as successor
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed on Friday that he would endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but
August 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Election|World
Taiwan parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament voted on Friday to hold three referendums, including one on caning criminals convicted of sex crimes and fraud, and another to
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home
China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor and
August 14, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?
North Korea has stepped up a campaign of rhetoric against Japan's military buildup and its security ties with the United States and South Korea, saying they
August 14, 2026
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge
Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge
August 14, 2026
Education|Technology|World
France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s
France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s
August 14, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|World
Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear
Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear
August 14, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World
The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter
Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading
August 14, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
The boxing world is in mourning following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in his only loss
August 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
Israeli settlers have been blockading homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, leading to a tense standoff
August 14, 2026
World
China rejects New Zealand spy allegations as false
China on Friday rejected allegations that it is conducting widespread espionage on New Zealand, saying the claim in the country's latest security assessment stemmed from
August 14, 2026
Sports|World
German runner calls for 'more respect' after seeing online racial abuse of teammates
German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned online racial abuse directed at some of her teammates at the European championships
August 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days
A passenger train has derailed near London, marking the second such incident in two days
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson resolves one of two cases against him
August 14, 2026
Education|World
US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve
Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region
August 14, 2026
Education|World
US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families
August 14, 2026
Americas|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World
Son of former Mexican President López Obrador says US revoked his visa and appeals directly to Trump
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, says the United States has revoked his visa
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool
A consortium containing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool
August 14, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.
February 14, 2025
Asia|Crime|World
Major stampedes in India over the years
At least 15 people, mostly women and children, died and 15 were injured in a stampede at New Delhi's main railway station, the chief minister of India's capital territory told
February 16, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
The U.S. State Department's Taiwan page last week removed a previous reference to not supporting Taiwan's independence.
February 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
Thousands have rallied all across Slovakia to mark the seventh anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
February 22, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
February 23, 2025
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|MidEast|World
What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?
Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts
February 26, 2025
Africa|Health|Political|World
Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO
The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
February 27, 2025
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Political|World
Military overtones vibrate through renowned Mali arts festival
Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by
February 28, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
CIA director says US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine
CIA director John Ratcliffe said the US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a contentious White House meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the impact cutting off intelligence sharing could have on Ukraine's fight against Russia.
March 05, 2025
Americas|Political|World
Panama to allow 112 migrants deported from the US to move about freely in the country
Panama’s Security Minister Frank Ábrego says Panama will begin the process of issuing humanitarian passes to 112 migrants deported from the United States who have been held in a remote camp in the Darien region since last month
March 07, 2025
Environment|Science|World
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'
A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.
March 28, 2025
Americas|Lifestyle|MidEast|World
What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr
March 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?
Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous
April 10, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'
U.S.
April 23, 2025
Economy|Health|World
World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages
The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could impact its ability to supply support to people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within
April 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise
May 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|World
Britain and India clinch landmark trade deal
Britain and India clinched a free trade agreement on Tuesday, in a landmark deal that represents London's most significant post-Brexit pact, and was finalised in the shadow of U.S.
May 06, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each in an exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates, both sides said on Tuesday.
May 06, 2025
Arts|Education|Technology|World
From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process
May 07, 2025
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World
India great Virat Kohli retires from test cricket
India great Virat Kohli has retired from test cricket after playing 123 matches in his glorious 14-year red-ball career
May 12, 2025
Technology|World
Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile that was launched from Yemen towards Israel on Tuesday evening, and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility.
May 14, 2025
Environment|Europe|World
Several homes affected by central England wildfire, fire service says
A major grass fire in Stourbridge, central England, has affected six properties and left two people suffering from the effects of heat and smoke, emergency services said on
August 13, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says
Israel's military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen and that sirens had sounded twice across the country including in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as
May 22, 2025
Africa|Political|World
UN rights chief urges warring sides in South Sudan to 'pull back from the brink'
The United Nations rights chief urged on Friday for warring sides in South Sudan to pull back from the brink, warning that the human rights situation risks
May 23, 2025
Arts|Science|Technology|Travel|World
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers
May 28, 2025
Business|Economy|World
HSBC to close its US business banking unit to simplify operations
HSBC is exiting its business banking portfolio in the United States, as it continued to simplify operations and shift its focus to Asia and Middle East
May 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
UK factories struggle as trade uncertainty, higher costs hit, PMI shows
The downturn in British manufacturing was less steep than first feared in May but output, orders and jobs continued to drop as companies cited recent tax hikes and U.S.
June 02, 2025
Americas|Business|Crime|Sports|World
Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco went to trial June 2 in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl
June 02, 2025
Economy|Europe|World
Criteria to adopt the euro currency
The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026.
June 04, 2025
Arts|Health|Political|Travel|World
WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights
LGBTQ+ people from around the world gather in Washington this week for a parade, a political rally and cultural performances marking WorldPride to channel joy in
June 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in
June 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US
Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a
June 06, 2025
Crime|Europe|Sports|World
Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
A soccer fan has died during the Nations League final after falling from an overhead level onto the media area below
June 09, 2025
Business|Crime|Education|World
Under Patel, FBI heightens focus on violent crime, illegal immigration. Other threats abound, too
The FBI under the leadership of Director Kash Patel has made fighting violent crime and illegal immigration top priorities
June 09, 2025
Crime|World
What we know about the Minnesota shooting suspect
Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old suspect sought by authorities for allegedly shooting Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota on Saturday, worked for a security company that advertised a fleet of “police type vehicles,” and other equipment that could potentially have aided him in appearing to be a police officer during the shooting.
June 15, 2025
Business|Crime|Technology|World
Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company
Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company
June 17, 2025
Education|Travel|US|World
Before Juneteenth, volunteers are working to preserve Underground Railroad history in this Pennsylvania town
Before Juneteenth, volunteers are working to preserve Underground Railroad history in this Pennsylvania town
June 17, 2025
Science|Technology|World
How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.
June 18, 2025
Education|Health|Science|World
What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
June 19, 2025
Health|Political|World
The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
British lawmakers voted on Friday to proceed with legislation to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the country's biggest social change in a generation.
November 12, 2024
Economy|World
US judge blocks Trump plan to tie states' transportation funds to immigration enforcement
A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from forcing 20 Democratic-led states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to
June 20, 2025
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court
US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court
June 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Details emerge of secret diplomatic efforts to restart Iran talks
CNN's Kylie Atwood reports on The Trump administration discussing possibly helping Iran access as much as $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, easing sanctions, and freeing up billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds.
June 26, 2025
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Travel|World
Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances
Mass tourism, impossibly high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice, Italy's protests in recent days against Jeff Bezos and Lauren
June 29, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Dollar question hovers over top central bankers meeting in Sintra
A million-dollar question will hang over the world's top central bankers when they meet in Sintra, Portugal, from Monday evening: Is the
June 30, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts
Short-term U.S. interest-rate futures rose on Wednesday after a report that President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Jerome Powell soon, with traders now betting on rate
July 16, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Talking politics
Slice and dice it anyway you like and the week ahead for world markets will likely be dominated by politics and central banks in some shape or form.
July 18, 2025
Political|World
Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says
Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says
July 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged, as expected
China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged on Monday, as forecast, after it reported slightly better-than-expected second-quarter economic data.
July 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
July 24, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Massachusetts State House entrance splattered with paint, bomb squad called to Boston Common
Massachusetts State House entrance splattered with paint, bomb squad called to Boston Common
July 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Stellantis expects gradual recovery in H2 and more 'tough decisions'
Stellantis guided on Tuesday for increased net revenues and a low-single digit operating income margin in the second half despite increasing headwinds, as the automaker aims for a
July 29, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Top Bank of Canada officials speak after central bank holds policy rate steady
Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank held its key
July 30, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US weekly jobless claims rise marginally
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable, though it is taking
July 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Quicksand
As Donald Trump's latest round of tariff turmoil ripples through markets and the global economy, U.S. company results continue to trickle in, policymakers in Britain and Mexico decide on
August 01, 2025
Crime|Health|World
A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
Federal immigration agents detained a Tunisian man in Southern California who had a pending green card application
August 02, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Singapore property tycoon linked to jailed minister pleads guilty
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice on Monday in part of a landmark case that led to the jailing of
August 04, 2025
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii
August 13, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles
Ukraine has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to stop surging Russian ballistic missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN in an interview, adding his days are spent in “millions” of phone calls, in opaque deal-making with allies for more.
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World
‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them
‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them
August 22, 2025
Environment|Health|Science|World
What is a famine and who declares one?
Famine is now occurring in Gaza City
August 22, 2025
Business|Economy|US|World
US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffs
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, but tepid hiring could raise the unemployment rate to 4.3% in August.
August 28, 2025
Health|Political|US|World
Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health
President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports on social media that he is in ill health, saying he was busy over the Labor Day weekend
September 03, 2025
Science|Technology|World
Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.
September 03, 2025
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices
Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech
September 05, 2025
Crime|World
South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US
South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US
September 07, 2025
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Botswana launches new wealth fund to drive diversification and create jobs
Botswana has set up a new sovereign wealth fund to drive economic diversification, create jobs and manage state companies, officials said on Wednesday.
September 10, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
September 11, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected but offered no clues about its next move, even as investors continue to bet that more
September 11, 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says
A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz
September 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks
U.S. investors dumped equity funds in the week to September 10, booking profits at record highs and cutting exposure on caution over lofty valuations and geopolitical tensions in the Middle
September 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone current account surplus narrows
The current account surplus of the 20 nations sharing the euro narrowed in July on a lower surplus for services and a smaller primary income, which typically includes the flow of
September 18, 2025
Europe|World
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine
Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Saturday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland,
September 20, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World
Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting
On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.
September 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
UK firms lose momentum as they worry about new tax hikes, PMI shows
British firms have reported a loss of momentum and confidence ahead of possible new tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' next budget in November,
September 23, 2025
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country
September 23, 2025
Economy|Science|World
Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now?
Iran and European powers remain at loggerheads as they try to strike a last-ditch deal to avert the return of U.N. sanctions before Saturday evening.
September 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market softening
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the labor market has lost its luster amid an anemic pace of hiring.
September 25, 2025
Political|Science|World
How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO DECIDES?
September 29, 2023
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German unemployment rises more than expected in September
The number of people out of work in Germany rose more than expected in September, labour office figures showed on Tuesday, as the job market
September 30, 2025
Economy|Education|Political|World
Judge blocks Trump from cutting counterterrorism funds for Democratic-led states
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grant funds for Democratic-led
October 01, 2025
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses
October 03, 2025
Crime|US|World
Dozens of undocumented migrants flown from Maine to Michigan following detention
Dozens of undocumented migrants flown from Maine to Michigan following detention
October 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
No payrolls, no problem as Wall Street extends run of highs
World stocks were on course for a solid weekly gain and more record highs as the seemingly unstoppable rally in tech shares and expectations
October 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
October 09, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast
December 21, 2023
Arts|Travel|World
The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff
The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff
October 16, 2025
Economy|Political|World
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.
October 21, 2025
World
A look at the hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza
Palestinian militants have so far released 13 bodies of hostages held in Gaza for the past two years as part of the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war
October 21, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
China said on Wednesday it would hold a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the "retrocession" of Taiwan to Chinese rule at the end of World War Two.
October 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue
Kyrgyzstan voiced regret on Friday over the inclusion of several Kyrgyz entities in the European Union's latest Russia sanctions list, a move it called "one-sided sanctions pressure
October 24, 2025
Political|US|World
Trump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war
Rep. Dan Crenshaw joins The Lead
October 24, 2025
Arts|Crime|Europe|World
Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested
Police have arrested suspects as part of the investigation into the theft of jewels worth tens of millions of dollars from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.
October 26, 2025
Environment|Science|Travel|World
The magical white stone wonderland with effervescent bathing pools
The magical white stone wonderland with effervescent bathing pools
October 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan
October 30, 2025
Environment|Science|World
Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring about 150, just months after a quake and strong
November 03, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Europe|World
Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia
More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government
November 06, 2025
Asia|Environment|World
Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines
At least five people died in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi pummelled coastal regions with destructive winds and heavy rain, officials said on Friday,
November 07, 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|World
BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say
China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power
November 14, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|World
FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him
The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.
November 18, 2025
Sports|World
Curaçao makes history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
Curaçao makes history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
November 19, 2025
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany
Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini
November 20, 2025
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.
November 25, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
The U.S. has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to
August 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze
Tourists and residents fled villages in the Halkidiki region of northern Greece by land and sea on Thursday as a wildfire
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
It's a tough time to be looking for a job
November 26, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges
South Korea's special prosecutor on Wednesday sought a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on allegations he abetted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|World
German unemployment rises less than expected in November
The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in November, labour office figures showed on Friday, underscoring a sluggish recovery and persistent lack of
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it
President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian
December 02, 2025
Technology|World
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State
December 04, 2025
Crime|US|World
FBI makes arrest in DC pipe bomber investigation, sources say
The FBI arrested a man who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot, according to two law enforcement sources. CNN's Evan Perez reports.
December 05, 2025
US|World
How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history
How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history
December 09, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, following an appeals court ruling finding that she was serving in her position unlawfully. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell reports out the latest.
December 09, 2025
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now
Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now
December 18, 2025
Crime|US|World
DOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein
The Justice Department on Wednesday said it has uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and may need “a few more weeks” to review and release them to the public.
December 25, 2025
Economy|Environment|World
Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on
August 13, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World
Rivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest
Rivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest
August 12, 2026
Business|Sports|World
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab soccer federations have expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job
August 13, 2026
Environment|Science|World
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone
January 31, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador
February 03, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
Rescuers in Colombia are calling for silence as they listen for signs of life in the rubble left by a deadly earthquake
August 13, 2026
Crime|US|World
Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of three US executions in a day
Tennessee and Oklahoma have put inmates to death within 30 minutes of each other and Alabama followed suit hours later as U.S. states executed three men in one day
August 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US military says 2 killed in boat strike, with 1 survivor
The US military conducted another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports.
February 10, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A grand jury in Louisiana has declined to indict a former law enforcement officer who was accused of planning to kill Black people in a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival
August 13, 2026
Health|Science|US|Videos|World
Tracking measles cases in the United States
Tracking measles cases in the United States
February 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK
Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK
August 13, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information
March 05, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult
Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent
March 05, 2026
Political|World
The press faces a Pentagon ‘black box’ on the Iran war
The press faces a Pentagon ‘black box’ on the Iran war
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months
March 05, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support
Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press
March 05, 2026
Sports|World
Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour
Wrexham will play Liverpool in a friendly match at Yankee Stadium as part of its East Coast tour this summer, and by that time the fast-rising Welsh club will know if it has reached the Premier League
March 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Property lost during immigration crackdown tees up latest showdown over judges’ contempt threats against prosecutors
Property lost during immigration crackdown tees up latest showdown over judges’ contempt threats against prosecutors
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|Sports|World
Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics
It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics
March 05, 2026
Crime|Health|World
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950
March 05, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
The first primaries of the year weren’t short on drama
March 05, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure
Colorado’s Democratic governor is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme attempting to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election
March 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis at the hands of immigration enforcement officers
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
American Airlines gets approval to resume regular flights to Venezuela
American Airlines received approval Wednesday to become the first U.S. airline to resume flights to Venezuela
March 05, 2026
Business|Travel|World
Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East
The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers amid flight cancellations and airspace closures
March 05, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room
A man protesting the war in Iran has been arrested after a struggle in a U.S. Senate building
March 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector
March 05, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump to attend dignified transfer of U.S. troops killed in Kuwait
President Trump will attend the Dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. It comes as we’re learning new details about the soldiers. CNN's Sunley Serfaty reports.
March 04, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
Honduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China
March 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley
A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial
March 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World
War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth
March 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|World
Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded
March 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Everything we know on day 6 of the Middle East war
Everything we know on day 6 of the Middle East war
March 05, 2026
US|World
Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk
A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security is stalling out again in Congress
March 05, 2026
Business|Crime|World
Costa Rica extradites two alleged drug traffickers to the US
Costa Rica has extradited two alleged drug traffickers to the U.S. to face charges, Costa Rica's attorney general said on Thursday, identifying the
August 14, 2026
Education|World
Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools
March 05, 2026
Asia|Sports|World
Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins
Australia has opened the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Robbie Perkins' two-run homer in the fifth inning and Travis Bazzana’s homer in the seventh at the Tokyo Dome
March 05, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India
Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home
March 05, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Interview|MidEast|Political|US|Videos|World
CNN enters Iran as conflict with US and Israel widens
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country. CNN is operating in Iran only with government permission.
March 05, 2026
Political|World
'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe
March 05, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly
Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly
March 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US troops killed in war with Iran identified
Six US service members have been killed in the war with Iran, and President Donald Trump is set to attend their dignified transfer. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty explains who they were as people.
March 05, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
3 women found dead, suspect remains at large
3 women found dead, suspect remains at large
March 05, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
March 05, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, as the war in the Middle East reached into another country
March 05, 2026
Interview|Political|Travel|World
Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days
A longtime diplomat explains how the State Department normally encourages and helps Americans to leave countries amid political instability and war – which didn’t happen over the last week.
March 05, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|World
Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.
March 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.
March 05, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles
Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles
March 05, 2026
Sports|World
Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup
Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute and the United States beat Canada 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup tournament
March 05, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World
War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs
March 05, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Obama endorses Virginia redistricting push with early voting set to begin
Obama endorses Virginia redistricting push with early voting set to begin
March 05, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels
March 05, 2026
Crime|US|World
Attorney General releases body-worn camera video of incident that left Samuel Brown dead in Baltimore
Attorney General releases body-worn camera video of incident that left Samuel Brown dead in Baltimore
March 05, 2026
Americas|Sports|World
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell have been added to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico
March 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders
Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders
March 06, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves in Cleveland charged with murder
Police say the mother of two girls found buried inside suitcases in a Cleveland field has been charged with two counts of murder
March 06, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit
GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit
March 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court
March 06, 2026
Crime|US|World
Newly released video reveals panic and chaos during Austin mass shooting as investigation into terror link continues
Newly released video reveals panic and chaos during Austin mass shooting as investigation into terror link continues
March 06, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers
Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers
March 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East
March 06, 2026
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|US|World
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
March 06, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case
Czech lawmakers have rejected a motion to lift Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ immunity so prosecutors can press a fraud case
March 05, 2026
Crime|US|World
Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida
A Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump
March 06, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World
Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026
Crime|US|World
Foul play suspected after human remains found in water in Massachusetts, police investigating
Foul play suspected after human remains found in water in Massachusetts, police investigating
March 06, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Who are the Kurds?
From Iran’s borderlands to Iraq’s autonomous region and Syria’s militias, Kurdish fighters face starkly different realities. As talk of a ground offensive into Iran grows, their long struggle for recognition and statehood takes on new urgency. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.
March 06, 2026
Crime|US|World
New video shows moment pickup truck crashes into barrier, dangles from bridge
New video shows moment pickup truck crashes into barrier, dangles from bridge
March 06, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
March 06, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US|World
Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead
Police body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar
March 06, 2026
Sports|World
Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil
Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament
March 06, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
PWHL Players Association strengthens voice by affiliating with AFL-CIO and its 15 million workers
Women’s hockey players have taken the next major step to strengthen their voice in shaping the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s future by affiliating with the AFL-CIO
March 06, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Iowa governor believes in US war with Iran despite 'sacrifice' by state soldiers who died
The governor of Iowa says four soldiers from her state have been killed since December, including two killed last weekend in a drone strike during the early stages of the war with Iran
March 06, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World
FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations
March 06, 2026
Science|Technology|World
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032
March 06, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term
March 06, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
A Wisconsin teenager who killed his parents and stole their money to fund his plan to kill President Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison
March 06, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health
March 06, 2026
Political|World
Who are the Kurds?
From Iran’s borderlands to Iraq’s autonomous region and Syria’s militias, Kurdish fighters face starkly different realities. As talk of a ground offensive into Iran grows, their long struggle for recognition and statehood takes on new urgency. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.
March 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN
In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.
March 09, 2026
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|World
A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years
An attack on a major synagogue in Michigan has resurrected fears about violence at houses of worship
March 13, 2026
US|World
Chief Justice John Roberts says that hostility toward judges has ‘got to stop’
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against personal attacks on the judiciary, telling an audience Tuesday that while criticism of opinions is fair game, “personally directed hostility” is dangerous and must stop.
March 18, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations
Allegations that César Chavez sexually abused women and girls are reshaping how many communities honor him
March 27, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
President Donald Trump has privately mused about firing his Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN's Kaitlan Collins has the details.
April 02, 2026
Political|World
Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reacts to Trump's decision to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks.
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses
April 13, 2026
Economy|World
UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation
Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund due largely to the Iran
April 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
U.S.
April 09, 2026
Europe|World
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in
April 08, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut
U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission deep inside Iran while President Donald Trump threatened to rain
April 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing won a parliamentary vote on Friday to become the country's president, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years
April 03, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
Federal funding for the U.S.
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620-hectare) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor
April 17, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Virginia voters will approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats, CNN projects
Virginia voters will approve a map that gives Democrats the chance to net as many as four US House seats, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, in a major boost to the party’s effort to win House control in the midterms. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.
April 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
How US marijuana reclassification could help cannabis companies
The Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, U.S.
August 12, 2025
US|World
Navy Secretary abruptly leaves job
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on Wednesday. CNN's Kristen Holmes reports.
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX
Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is assessing whether to invest in SpaceX, the fund's deputy CEO told Reuters on Thursday.
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|World
India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit
India and the U.S. are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a spokesperson from India's
April 24, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?
The United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC+'s largest producers, will leave the oil producers' alliance on May 1, it said on Tuesday.
April 28, 2026
Political|World
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
U.S.
April 29, 2026
Political|World
USS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deployment
The USS Gerald R
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift
April 30, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in April, as semiconductor demand continued to power both output and new orders, even as
May 04, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack
May 04, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
'The most fearless journalist': reactions to the death of CNN founder Ted Turner
Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of TV news network CNN, has died at 87, CNN reported on Wednesday. Below are some reactions to the news.
May 06, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note
A federal judge unsealed a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday. The document is unverified and undated but was placed on the court docket in the case of a former cellmate of the late convicted sex offender who said he had found the note.
May 07, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
New Zealand inflation expectations rise in Q2, central bank survey shows
New Zealand's near-term rate of inflation is expected to rise over the coming two years, a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) survey showed on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
Asia|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path and that "Taiwan independence" and cross-
May 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-increasing spending
May 18, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC
The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his
May 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Nvidia vigil
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets With Nvidia’s first-quarter results due after Wednesday's bell,
May 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as peace talks have failed to produce any progress.
May 21, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says
At least 65 Russian drone pilot cadets and an instructor were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their training camp in the Russian-occupied town of Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast on Wednesday night, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. CNN has contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment.
May 21, 2026
Political|Travel|World
China foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New York and chair a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council on May 26, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation
Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in four years, as
May 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched
May 26, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Reactions to drone incident in Romania
Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase tensions on
May 29, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia said on Tuesday it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand
June 02, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges
Indonesia's anti-graft agency has arrested the country's deputy minister for immigration affairs, a spokesman said on Thursday, making him the second high
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals
June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,
June 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: When the chips are down
U.S. stocks mostly fell on Tuesday, pressured by a slide in tech and fresh Iran jitters after a U.S. helicopter was shot down, as investors
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates steady
The Bank of Canada is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as strong inflation and labor market data are offset by a weakening
June 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|World
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an
July 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case
The U.S.
June 15, 2026
Business|Travel|World
Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues
Some airlines are restoring flights to parts of the Middle East as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran gather pace, but many
June 17, 2026
Crime|World
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that
June 19, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
June 20, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
June 23, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Leader of group convicted in antifa-inspired attack on Texas ICE facility handed 100-year prison sentence
Leader of group convicted in antifa-inspired attack on Texas ICE facility handed 100-year prison sentence
June 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
Skydiving plane crashes in France
Eleven people were killed on Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, according to a regional official.
June 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air
June 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption
The U.S.
August 14, 2026
Africa|Crime|Education|World
Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years
At least 36 children and a staff member are missing after being kidnapped by gunmen from a school in Nigeria's northeast, the third such mass school abduction since May in
July 01, 2026
Europe|Health|World
The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
France's National Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with an incurable illness to receive lethal medication, bringing France in line with
November 12, 2024
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank, including one owned by a Palestinian American, for several days
August 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World
Kennedy Center board votes to inscribe Trump's name on building
The board of the John F.
August 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World
Epstein judge: ‘The public has a right to know what the hell is going on’
Epstein judge: ‘The public has a right to know what the hell is going on’
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Chips and ships
From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! We can’t seem to get away from semiconductors and straits.
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes
The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting next
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
W. R. Berkley second-quarter profit rises on strong underwriting
Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, boosted by robust investment gains and steady underwriting performance.
July 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds
German investor morale rose much more than expected in July as a government reform package brightened the mood despite uncertainty
July 21, 2026
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World
Bystander wounded near White House to sue Secret Service, lawyer says
Lawyers for a bystander wounded in a shootout between the U.S.
July 22, 2026
Crime|US|World
Two men stabbed in broad daylight on New York City streets
Two men were stabbed Thursday afternoon in broad daylight on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, according to police.
July 24, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintained his lead over opposition senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a new Datafolha poll released on Friday ahead of Brazil's
July 25, 2026
Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports|World
Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women
Meet the World Cup referee paving the way for women
July 25, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him curtail mail voting
Elie Honig joins The Lead.
July 28, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Military jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base
A fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday and erupted into flames. CNN affilaite KGTV reports the pilot ejected and has been recovered.
August 01, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day
Hundreds of Greek firefighters battled a wildfire northwest of Athens for a fourth day on Monday after strong
August 03, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Cristobal fizzles in the Atlantic, but 2 more tropical systems could form if they can survive El Niño
Cristobal fizzles in the Atlantic, but 2 more tropical systems could form if they can survive El Niño
August 11, 2026
Political|US|World
FAA says Marine One was briefly too close to passenger airplane
The Federal Aviation Administration said a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump on Tuesday was briefly too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington
August 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German exports, industrial production rise more than expected
German exports and industrial production beat expectations in June, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy gained momentum in the second quarter,
August 07, 2026
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Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB
Investigators say broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked into the hole in the fuselage before his fellow passengers pulled him to safety
August 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World
UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe
August 13, 2026
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‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
August 14, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World
A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says
A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says
August 14, 2026
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White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
White House border czar Tom Homan is defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks
August 14, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US|World
Defense in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty
The Utah man on trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk should not face the death penalty because he hit his "intended target" and did not endanger
August 14, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Ukraine says Russian elections in occupied areas are illegal
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the results of Russian parliament elections next month in occupied areas of Ukraine would be invalid because the polls are illegal.
August 14, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Veteran volunteer digs for survivors after Colombia quake
With his lean, sinewy frame, and standing just over 5 feet (1.6 meters) tall, Julio Cesar Pineda feels he was destined for the work of
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risks
Fitch on Thursday affirmed the sovereign credit rating for the United States at "AA+" with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita income and the U.S. dollar's
August 14, 2026
Sports|US|World
Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelly Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White
Indiana Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell threw their support behind coach Stephanie White and expressed disappointment at hearing boos during White’s introduction at Tuesday’s home game
August 14, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Iran-backed Houthis clash with Yemeni forces and other Mideast developments
Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged overnight
August 13, 2026
Science|Technology|World
A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy
A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy
August 14, 2026
Education|US|World
Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination
Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination
August 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
The Latest: Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add Trump’s name to the building
The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovations
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World
Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles
Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles
August 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order
The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future is escalating
August 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster
August 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane
Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US also wants trade deal before August 19 tariff deadline, Canadian source says
A Canadian government source directly familiar with trade negotiations with the United States said on Thursday that talks were progressing well and
August 13, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day after U.S.
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Stalled Alaska LNG pipeline bill sends 'negative signal,' governor says
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was "deeply disappointed" that a bill to advance a pipeline for the Alaska LNG project to
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease
The S&P 500 notched a record-high close on Thursday, fueled by advances in Sandisk and other heavyweight technology stocks, as tame producer price
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Argentina will ease bank dollar lending to companies, economy minister says
Argentina will allow more flexibility for banks to lend dollars to companies, Economy Minister Luis Caputo told reporters on Thursday.
August 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stocks rise as traders reduce rate hike bets, oil prices drop
Global equities rose on Thursday as investors pared back their bets on a U.S. rate hike, while oil prices fell more than 2% as
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Argentina monthly inflation rises in July to 2.1%
Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.1% in July, slightly above the level recorded in June, while the 12-month figure also slightly sped up, data from national
August 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica
August 13, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World
Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother
Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother
August 14, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World
Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims
Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims
August 14, 2026
Education|Political|US|World
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of ignoring harassment of Jewish students
August 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support
This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support
August 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
A company that operates a vast nationwide network of automated cameras that record the license plate numbers and other characteristics of all passing vehicles every day is making changes to its platform
August 13, 2026
Health|World
Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers
Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers
August 13, 2026
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World
Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists announced
Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists announced
August 13, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over insurance CEO killing, NYT reports
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is expected to plead guilty in a federal case charging him with stalking, the
August 13, 2026
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European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)
(Corrects headline and paragraphs 1 and 9 in August 13 story to say euro zone employment data, not inflation data, is due on Friday) By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi, Ragini Mathur and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 13 (
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil settles down 2% on weak demand outlook, hefty US crude build
Oil settled down more than 2% on Thursday, reversing course after a week of gains, as investors focused on signs of weaker global demand and a sharp
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Trio of economic forces could boost electric vehicles, WoodMac says
A trio of emerging economic forces could boost global production of electric vehicles with implications for oil, power and metal markets, a report from Wood Mackenzie
August 13, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says
The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships
August 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Yemen at highest risk of major conflict since 2022 truce, UN warns
Yemen faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since a U.N.-brokered truce in 2022, U.N. envoy Hans Grundberg warned on Thursday, as the world body said more
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says
Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, after mounting strikes
August 13, 2026
Health|Political|World
Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented
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August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows
Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows
August 14, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
US producer prices unchanged in July, further dimming rate hike odds
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices fell and the cost of services increased marginally, bolstering financial market
August 13, 2026
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Trump administration that alleged that Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli
August 13, 2026
Political|Science|World
Colombia says it will only accept rescue teams from four countries, as earthquake survival window closes
Colombia says it will only accept rescue teams from four countries, as earthquake survival window closes
August 13, 2026
Africa|Health|World
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death in Bas-Uele, according to Africa's CDC
August 13, 2026
Africa|Environment|Travel|World
Families mourn victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster as death toll rises to 46
Mourners have gathered in a Zimbabwe fishing town to honor the victims of a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba
August 13, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general
Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity
August 13, 2026
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Political|World
Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis
Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his influence still looms over Cuba
August 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
August 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw
Poland's prime minister says authorities have arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russian secret services
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Dollar mixed after flat PPI, rate hike bets cool
The U.S. dollar was mixed on Thursday after data showed that producer prices were unchanged in July, leading traders to further pare bets on a September
August 13, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ire
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan on Thursday, drawing strong condemnation from Tokyo.
August 13, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|World
US fully restarts activities in Mexico's avocado hub after security scare
The U.S. government said on Thursday it would fully resume activities throughout Mexico's western state of Michoacan, after earlier security concerns disrupted U.S.
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Health|World
Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico
Two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America's food system: the United States is
August 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel
Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has forced hundreds
August 13, 2026
Science|Travel|World
Missed the eclipse? The next one in 2027 is ‘the one to be at’
Missed the eclipse? The next one in 2027 is ‘the one to be at’
August 13, 2026
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Crew of Yemeni vessel recount their chaotic rescue after Houthis' deadly attack
Crew members of a Yemeni ship attacked by Houthi rebels earlier this week say a second missile hit during rescue efforts, causing more chaos and casualties
August 13, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|World
Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
Vote counting has started in Zambia after polls closed in a presidential election that tests President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms
August 13, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Trapped and cut off: Palestinian families under settler siege in the West Bank
Trapped and cut off: Palestinian families under settler siege in the West Bank
August 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World
CNN's Pamela Brown talks to service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln about the mental toll of deployment
CNN's Pamela Brown shares what she heard from sailors and crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln about how their months at sea are impacting them mentally, especially as they miss their family, friends and life events back home.
August 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Night moves: Riding the world’s greatest sleeper trains
Night moves: Riding the world’s greatest sleeper trains
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis
Steven Price, senior vice president of market investigations at the U.S.
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
How will Latin America's super El Niño affect the top food-exporting region?
Latin America is bracing for what experts say could be the strongest El Niño on record, raising questions about how
August 13, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament
Israel won't withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, the defence minister said on Thursday, qualifying
August 13, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World
Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns
Drugmakers are holding back applications for health insurance coverage in Switzerland over concerns that lower prices there could affect their U.S.
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US producer prices unchanged in July
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices declined, though a rise in the cost of services suggested inflation could remain elevated.
August 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person
A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands' Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six
August 13, 2026
Health|Science|World
Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says
Democratic Republic of Congo health authorities have identified a person who has died from Ebola in a province not previously affected by the ongoing outbreak, an official
August 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two people, first fatalities in more than a week, medics say
Israeli airstrikes killed two Palestinians, including a senior police official, in the Gaza Strip on
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens higher as investors weigh weaker oil, PPI data
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday as crude oil prices fell, improving risk appetite, while investors parsed a softer-than-expected producer price inflation
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Mighty Norway wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights
Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund is raising concerns about what it sees as a steady erosion of shareholder rights across major markets
August 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered
The Trump administration has repeatedly
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed should raise rates to restrain growth and inflation, Hammack says
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack on Thursday reiterated her view that the U.S. central bank should raise rates immediately to bring down too-high inflation and
August 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Leader of Russia's sidelined anti-war party says he will not be silenced
The leader of Russia's only registered anti-war party said he will stay in the country and keep pushing for change, despite increased pressure from the
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World
Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years
Second-quarter profit expectations for Europe's blue-chip companies have risen for an eighth consecutive week, putting the region on track for one of its strongest earnings seasons
August 13, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
'I want it all': British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships
British sprinter Amy Hunt has stormed into the spotlight at the European championships
August 13, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Katie Ledecky surges to 1,500 free win for her first home-soil international medal
Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, earning her first international medal on home soil
August 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Opinion|World
How American society shields perpetrators of child sexual abuse
A community – bystanders, law enforcement, colleagues and family – is likely to deny an atrocity when acknowledging it requires action.
August 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured
At least one person has been killed and several injured in an explosion at the Dutch port of Rotterdam
August 13, 2026
Environment|Science|World
El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says
El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says
August 13, 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World
24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
April 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall
Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead
August 13, 2026
Asia|Technology|World
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled
August 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Europe|World
Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition
A federal judge in Miami has postponed a hearing on whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody
August 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots
Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the Danube on Thursday, causing damage and starting a fire, authorities said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that
August 13, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Nigeria faith leaders sign peace accord months after Trump remarks
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja, launching a new body to promote religious harmony across Nigeria.
August 13, 2026
Asia|Political|Travel|World
Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a protest from Japan
August 13, 2026
Environment|Political|World
In the Reflecting Pool saga, the National Park Service's mission is tested by Trump's demands
President Donald Trump’s botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have landed the National Park Service in a tight spot, forced to serve the public while managing his controversial demands
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Are global oil stocks big enough to weather another six months of US-Iran war?
As the U.S.-Iran war drags on with no end in sight, oil traders and policymakers are grappling with a critical question: are global oil stocks enough to offset
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday
Europe's fifth heatwave this summer is expected to trim French nuclear power production by about 15% of the nuclear fleet's total capacity on Friday, with
August 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption
The Antwerp diamond sector has rejected allegations there was a link between an 18-carat gold ring encrusted with 321 diamonds recently gifted to U.S.
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will raise API prices for its V4-Pro and V4-Flash models and introduce peak and off-peak pricing, a company statement on
August 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers
Israeli troops took up positions inside Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Thursday, the mayor said, after settlers
August 13, 2026
World
Iran's state media mock Trump over airplane switch, meme shows him hiding in a catering truck
Iran's state media has mocked U.S.
August 13, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon has not agreed to shortlist of countries that could verify Hezbollah's disarmament, official says
A Lebanese official denied on Thursday a Reuters report that Beirut had agreed with Israel to a shortlist of countries that could send troops to Lebanon to verify the
August 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World
Woman killed in Portage, Indiana, house explosion identified by family as Leona Rice, 86,
Woman killed in Portage, Indiana, house explosion identified by family as Leona Rice, 86,
August 13, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World
Family files wrongful death lawsuit following Marine veteran's suicide hours after leaving Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Family files wrongful death lawsuit following Marine veteran's suicide hours after leaving Minneapolis VA Medical Center
August 13, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate
August 13, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|US|Videos|World
Video shows armed driver hit 8 cars while holding pregnant woman hostage in wild chase on Boston highway, police say
Video shows armed driver hit 8 cars while holding pregnant woman hostage in wild chase on Boston highway, police say
August 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
Man stabbed to death in fight on escalator in Boston's South Station
Man stabbed to death in fight on escalator in Boston's South Station
August 13, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
"Graphic and dark" evidence found inside Olney home suggests 2 missing women are dead, Philadelphia police say
"Graphic and dark" evidence found inside Olney home suggests 2 missing women are dead, Philadelphia police say
August 13, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Bronx deli fire that injured 1 person, damaged businesses being investigated as possible arson, police say
Bronx deli fire that injured 1 person, damaged businesses being investigated as possible arson, police say
August 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt
A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, just east of London
August 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World
Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria
August 13, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Zambia votes in election expected to favour incumbent Hichilema
Zambians voted on Thursday in a national election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema's economic gains since a pandemic-era debt crisis are
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Rate hike bets leave yen's post-intervention gains at BOJ's mercy
Joint Japanese-U.S. efforts to shore up the battered yen two weeks ago have heightened market bets the Bank of Japan will need to hike rates
August 13, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff
Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent
August 13, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|World
Sweden's right-wing government lags in poll, but gap narrows
Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition government is lagging centre-left opposition parties ahead of an election for parliament next month, but the gap between the two
August 13, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?
Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
Indonesia's free meals drive leaves remote kitchen investors deep in debt
Loan sharks are circling a kitchen that stands on stilts above the waters of Tomini Bay, off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island in the
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand
China's largest contract chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp , reported on Thursday second-quarter profit more than
August 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Technology|World
China's WeRide eyes Australia, Southeast Asia among potential new markets after strong Q2
Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide is considering Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia as potential new markets for expansion, its chief executive said on
August 13, 2026
Business|Political|World
Turkey lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the regional
August 13, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, with
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal
The Swiss government on Thursday recommended that parliament reject an initiative aimed at blocking a new agreement between Switzerland and the European Union that would
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll
The European Central Bank will raise interest rates once more next month, as high energy prices push inflation further from the bank's 2% target, and
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable.
August 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high
U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries this year, federal data
August 13, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Cuba marks centenary of Fidel Castro's birth amid deepening economic crisis
Cuba on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro amid one of the most severe economic and political crises in
August 13, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|Travel|World
A passenger jet that came too close to Trump’s Marine One helicopter highlights continuing air traffic control problems
A passenger jet that came too close to Trump’s Marine One helicopter highlights continuing air traffic control problems
August 13, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
August 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil
Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Ukraine's farmers despair as Russia's Black Sea blockade traps their harvest
Ukrainian farmer Serhiy Rybalko lost two-thirds of his land when Russia occupied a large part of southern Ukraine at the start of the
August 13, 2026
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Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit
Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global
August 13, 2026
Health|Science|World
Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbs, doctors say
Gaza cancer patients are dying at two to three times the pace they did before the start of the war in the territory, as Israel
August 13, 2026
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Brazil presidential race ramps up with catchy campaign earworms
As presidential campaigns ramp up in Brazil, the frontrunners are making their pitches to voters in a medium the nation is famous
August 13, 2026
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Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cost the
August 13, 2026
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Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?
Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Why UK food inflation has yet to surge
Britain's food industry warned in February that soaring energy costs following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could push food price inflation towards 10% by
August 13, 2026
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Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency
An immigrant from Guatemala who was taken to a U.S.
August 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal ‘new normal’
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada that forced more than 20,000 people from their homes may signal a “new normal” after outpacing official models and giving some residents little time to evacuate
August 13, 2026
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Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove
August 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Starbucks Korea swings to Q2 operating loss after marketing backlash
The operator of Starbucks Korea posted an operating loss in the second quarter as sales fell after backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military
August 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Thailand's second-quarter growth seen slowing sharply as weak consumption weighs: Reuters poll
Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply in the second quarter, while the economy contracted on a quarterly basis, a Reuters poll of economists
August 13, 2026
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Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones
Ice cream companies may be enjoying a summer sales boost from soaring temperatures, but behind the scenes they are preparing for a future where consumers
August 13, 2026
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China's Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue, riding AI infrastructure boom
China's Lenovo Group reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, beating forecasts to drive shares up as much as 22%, as the world's
August 13, 2026
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UK economy gains from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine
Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June as companies enjoyed a respite from the energy price surge caused by the Iran war, the start
August 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness
August 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Ex-Chinese military men accused of espionage activities near US bases in South Korea, police say
Ex-Chinese military men accused of espionage activities near US bases in South Korea, police say
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard
August 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN
Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN
August 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires
August 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers
South Korea said on Thursday it would raise financial support for construction projects and ease regulations for young homebuyers as part of
August 13, 2026