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Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine

Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data.

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
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Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk

By Michael S.

Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor charged him with assaulting a Venezuelan man in a non-fatal

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
Business|Election|Political|US|World

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters

The U.S.

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters
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Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a new congressional map to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with one of its two majority-Black House districts

Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
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Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open

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Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’s meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran

The Latest: Trump says he’s meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Europe|Political|World

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that it was too early to say if the drone which crashed into an apartment block in Romania was Russian and suggested it could

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian
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US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Former U.S.

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on

Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
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Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030 during a meeting with Canada's

Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US travel group warns closing Newark airport to international travel could cost $8 billion annually

A group representing the U.S. travel industry said Friday that removing immigration officials from Newark airport would cause "immediate and lasting

US travel group warns closing Newark airport to international travel could cost $8 billion annually
Political|World

Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation

Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would

Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation