Crews recover another worker after Washington chemical tank collapse as details about victims emerge
US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
Trump jumps into 2 GOP governor primaries, backing Evette in South Carolina and Feenstra in Iowa
76ers agree to deal with Cavaliers' Mike Gansey to be team president, AP source says
What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
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Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says
U.S.
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Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small
May 26, 2026
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World
US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports
The U.S. intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft,
May 26, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes
Kyiv residents and foreign embassies are shrugging off Moscow's threat of a wave of heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital as nothing new after years of war
May 26, 2026
Americas|Political|Travel|World
Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says
Pope Leo is "very likely" to visit Argentina in November, President Javier Milei said on local radio station Radio Mitre on Tuesday.
May 26, 2026
Political|Sports|US
Supreme Court allows Brian Flores to sue NFL for discriminating against Black coaches
Supreme Court allows Brian Flores to sue NFL for discriminating against Black coaches
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
From the San Luis Valley to Vail, Latino labor powers every sector of Colorado’s economy
Latinos were the first Coloradans, and yet they are portrayed by the administration as intruders in an era of immigration enforcement.
May 26, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's dismissal of a government headed by a firebrand critic of the International Monetary Fund gives fresh
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political
As Fed leashes bank examiners, Wall Street pushes for more wins, sources say
Wall Street banks are pushing the Federal Reserve behind the scenes to cement its new supervisory regime so the changes cannot easily be reversed by
May 26, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to clear his name over a scandal in which bundles of cash were stolen from a
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russian business to Putin: we need heavier weapons for drone defence
Russian companies are ready to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to defend their plants from drone attacks, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia's
May 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Targets of Trump’s retribution slam ‘slush fund,’ saying they’re the real victims of weaponized DOJ
Targets of Trump’s retribution slam ‘slush fund,’ saying they’re the real victims of weaponized DOJ
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology
Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up
The U.S.
May 26, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom
President Donald Trump has repeated his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him at least 107 times in the last six months, keeping the
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing
May 26, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
May 26, 2026
Election|Political|US
John Cornyn makes his last stand against Ken Paxton, and other things to watch in Tuesday’s Texas runoffs
John Cornyn makes his last stand against Ken Paxton, and other things to watch in Tuesday’s Texas runoffs
May 26, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India
Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally
May 26, 2026
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State group land in Melbourne and Sydney
Two planes carrying 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group in Syria have landed in Melbourne and Sydney
May 26, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party
China on Tuesday reiterated its stance on the Australia-India-Japan-US Quad group, saying cooperation between countries should contribute to regional peace, stability and
May 26, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force
South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea
May 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals
The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says
The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer
May 26, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.
May 26, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in what a senior
May 26, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Technology
Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections
May 25, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The U_S_ military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”
May 25, 2026
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war
Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree providing debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families, the Kremlin said late on Monday, adding to support tools
May 26, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been "appalling" and described the
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile
May 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist
India's trade minister says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations
May 26, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Cuba publishes names of prisoners granted freedom in amnesty
Cuba on Monday published the names of thousands of prisoners covered by an amnesty announced last month as the island's government holds tense negotiations with the United
May 26, 2026
Election|Political|US
Cornyn and Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoff
Texas Republican Senate candidates Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton had no public campaign events on the last day before Tuesday's runoff
May 25, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows'
Israel's military says its air force struck sites belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon
May 26, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day
May 25, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World
Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a seasoned economist as prime minister on Monday, three days after dismissing
May 26, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
Russia said on Monday that it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centres, and urged
May 25, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition won the Venice mayoral election, projections showed on Monday, retaining control of the most prominent
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding,
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk
May 25, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian
May 25, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had made little progress in talks with the United States on expanding production of missile defences and was working with
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday
May 25, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
CNN reporter describes moment she heard gunshots near White House
CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, triggering a lockdown and a rapid response from the US Secret Service. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports.
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Anti-Trump signs in yard stir up constitutional controversy
Anti-Trump signs in yard stir up constitutional controversy
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit
May 25, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World
Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death
Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death
May 25, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political
Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds
The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party
May 25, 2026
Election|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’
Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid says the U.S.-Iran deal fails to meet Israel's goals and is criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing Washington to negotiate with little Israeli input
May 25, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment after being diagnosed with early-stage skin
May 25, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned on Monday a court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition CHP last week, calling a police
May 25, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Man says he tried to return a $20,000 IRS error — then got charged interest
Man says he tried to return a $20,000 IRS error — then got charged interest
May 25, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine
Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year
May 25, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president
Gladys Marín is unsure if she will vote in Colombia's presidential election due to safety fears
May 25, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader
Cambodia's king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha for a treason conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according to a
May 25, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said on Monday he would cut his salary and those of his cabinet ministers in half amid a growing political crisis marked by protests and
May 25, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Opinion|Political
How community groups, activists and local media turned Camden, New Jersey, into a model of police reform
Camden, New Jersey’s homicide rate in 2025 was four times the national average – still high, but a marked change from when it was 18 times the national average in 2012.
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse
Former U.S.
May 25, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control
Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning
May 25, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
May 25, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|Technology|World
Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats
New Delhi - A viral social media account focusing on the concerns of India’s Gen Z has come under attack, with its founder alleging hacking and
May 25, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Japan's Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance
Japan will build up an extra $19 billion in reserves to subsidise fuel costs and help tackle cost of living pressures, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said
May 25, 2026
Political|World
Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on
May 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts
President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking
May 25, 2026
Political
Mullin’s first two months at DHS: deportations, threats against sanctuary cities — and a lower profile
Mullin’s first two months at DHS: deportations, threats against sanctuary cities — and a lower profile
May 25, 2026
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month
May 25, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud
Greek police arrested 20 people on the island of Crete on Monday, saying they had dismantled a criminal gang suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural
May 25, 2026
Election|Political
A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico
A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico
May 25, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes
Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, a month
May 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit
War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over
May 25, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the U.S. will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way."
May 25, 2026
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
In a cluster of villages in Pakistan's largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi'ite Muslims have returned from the
May 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Will they or won't they?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on
May 25, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse
Prisoners in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest on the roof of the detention center on Sunday, piling flaming mattresses and calling for the removal of the
May 25, 2026
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World
Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies
Colombia's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigns on Sunday with rallies that drew massive crowds, ahead of a May 31 vote that analysts
May 25, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode
May 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
U.S.
May 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
May 24, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
The bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition
May 25, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political
Irish governing Fine Gael, opposition Social Democrats share by-election spoils
Ireland's governing centre-right Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, one of the country's smaller centre-left parties, won two by-elections on Sunday,
May 25, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election
Cyprus' far right made gains in Sunday's parliamentary election while anti-corruption newcomers and social media influencers captured seats, results
May 24, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will seek a second and final four-year term in January after overwhelmingly defeating a little-known challenger in ruling party primaries,
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detention
The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic states on Sunday strongly condemned the actions of far-right Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir towards participants in
May 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
May 25, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
Police have stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets
May 24, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|US|World
Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
May 25, 2026
Political|US|World
Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an
May 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs
President Donald Trump's resolve on Iran is being tested by a force largely beyond his control: the bond market.
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv
Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments of the city since
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House
Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House
May 24, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated into concrete
May 24, 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
The criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the Trump administration deported to El Salvador last year despite a judge’s order barring his removal to the country – have been dismissed by a federal judge in Tennessee, who cited a “tainted investigation” by now-acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House
May 24, 2026
Political
Oral arguments are taking forever. Supreme Court justices have had enough
Oral arguments are taking forever. Supreme Court justices have had enough
May 24, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain
Standing in front of the White House ballroom construction site, U.S.
May 24, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report
Russian forces hit targets in Ukraine using four types of missiles - Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon - in overnight attacks on Sunday, in retaliation for Kyiv's
May 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
U.S.
May 24, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands
A Chinese coast guard ship left waters near Taiwan's strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Sunday
May 24, 2026
Health|Political|US
Why Gabbard says she is resigning as Director of National Intelligence
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is resigning, according to three people familiar with the matter. Gabbard has informed associates that she is leaving because her husband is battling cancer, the people said.
May 23, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and
May 24, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
The U.S. Secret Service says a man who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint is dead
May 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says
A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service
May 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10
Russia has launched an intense missile and drone attack on Kyiv, shaking buildings across the city center
May 24, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns
Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns
May 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas
The U.S. military conducted a drill over Caracas on Saturday, its first military exercise in Venezuela since U.S. troops attacked the capital and captured President Nicolas
May 24, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World
Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital
Clashes have erupted between protesters and riot police after a massive anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade
May 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit
Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in central Belgrade on Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered to demand early elections and an end to the more than
May 24, 2026
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
May 23, 2026
Political|World
Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according
May 23, 2026
Political|World
Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
U.S.
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
The Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot
May 23, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says
Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from
May 23, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation
At least seven police were injured in clashes with protesters, officials said, as tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday, demanding the resignation
May 23, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World
Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine
The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, with many of the victims young women, Russian
May 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran
Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran
May 23, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela
(Corrects details of 2024 election to say Machado's opposition movement was widely seen as the legitimate winner of the contest that Maduro was accused of rigging, instead of that she won the election
May 23, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
Republicans in the U.S.
May 23, 2026
Business|Election|Europe|Political|World
Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail
Denmark's King Frederik asked caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday to make a fresh attempt to form a government after centre-right talks led by Defence
May 23, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this
May 23, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days
The ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party called on Saturday for a new party congress to be held as soon as possible - in some 40 days - after a
May 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest
May 23, 2026
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|US|World
This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids
Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Political
Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia
May 23, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions
Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions
May 23, 2026
Europe|Finance|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week
‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week
May 23, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Hundreds of people rallied in central Taipei on Saturday in support of government plans to increase defence spending, after the opposition controlled parliament approved
May 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance
May 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Saturday there were no formal bilateral talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, though the two had a brief
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a
May 23, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad
May 23, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program
May 23, 2026
Economy|Political|World
World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds
Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World
May 23, 2026
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks
May 23, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World
No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan’s Lai, sources say
The U.S. and Taiwan have not made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people
May 23, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms
The U.S.
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Audit finds over 70% increase in federal immigration arrests in NYC under Trump
New York City experienced a more than 70% increase in federal immigration arrests since U.S.
May 23, 2026
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World
Bolivia to open 'humanitarian corridors' on Saturday to move supplies through blockades
Bolivia police and armed forces will open "humanitarian corridors" on Saturday in the country's La Paz department in order for supplies to move past blockades, the
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is facing new calls to resign from within his own party
May 23, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US
Warsh elected chair of U.S. Fed's rate-setting committee
The U.S.
May 23, 2026
Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer
May 22, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|Political|World
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government
May 23, 2026
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says
U.S.
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco
May 22, 2026
Political|US|World
Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil blocks more spending, widens 2026 deficit view
Brazil's government announced on Friday a fresh 22.1 billion reais ($4.40 billion) spending block to comply with an expenditure growth cap in its fiscal framework, adding
May 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the race for this year's presidential election, gaining ground after reports
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|World
US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power
A U.S. judge dismissed an indictment against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego on Friday, finding that the Trump administration abused its power by prosecuting
May 23, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ hit with another legal challenge
Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ hit with another legal challenge
May 23, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences
The Trump administration’s strategy against Cuba is looking a lot like the playbook for Venezuela
May 23, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe
May 23, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence
May 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump
In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job
May 22, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts
Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts
May 22, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World
Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington
Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire
May 23, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms
Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs,
May 22, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World
Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks
Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, adding that he expected new U.S. proposals on how that
May 22, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
NATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock
Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's attempt to form a centre-right government broke down on Friday, he said, prolonging a post-election stalemate in
May 22, 2026
Celebrity|Election|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|US
Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration will be on a small island in the Bahamas — without his father present, sources say
Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration will be on a small island in the Bahamas — without his father present, sources say
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war
The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.
May 22, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures
Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine
May 22, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
France has drafted a U.N.
May 22, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Political
Trump says more late night talk show hosts to depart after Colbert exit
President Donald Trump said on Friday that more late-night talk shows will depart after he praised the end of CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen
May 22, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
The Associated Press has learned that officials at the Food and Drug Administration were blindsided by a recent policy change allowing more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to hit the U.S. market
May 22, 2026
Environment|Political|Travel|World
An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U
May 22, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say
US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say
May 22, 2026
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World
Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released
An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
May 22, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays
Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy
Huge advertisements posted in Italian train stations linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with fascist leader Benito Mussolini have stoked social media
May 22, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict former president Raul Castro over the downing
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs
Portugal will find it extremely difficult to achieve a balanced budget this year after storms in January and February cost the state €2 billion ($2.3 billion), or about 0.6%
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday stressed Alberta's importance to Canada, a day after the oil-rich province announced a non-binding referendum on whether its residents
May 22, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,
May 22, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a
May 22, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale
Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island
May 22, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president
Raúl Castro rarely makes public appearances these days
May 22, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|World
Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say
Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say
May 22, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says
An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens
Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and
May 22, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World
China to expand public service access for migrant workers
China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that
May 22, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
May 21, 2026
Health|Political
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare
May 22, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed
The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed four American officials and 19 others has been released from a maximum-security prison
May 22, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement
Ken Paxton is playing up President Donald Trump's endorsement as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn
May 22, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"
Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"
May 22, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World
NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer
NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer
May 22, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that
May 22, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be
May 22, 2026
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World
India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance
India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance
May 22, 2026
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World
Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party
Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she
May 22, 2026
Election|Political|US
In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty
California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country
May 22, 2026
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
ECB will have to respond to inflation increase, EU's Dombrovskis says
European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday that it is clear the European Central Bank will need to react to rising inflation.
May 22, 2026
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political
Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?
President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House
May 22, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World
Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say
At least four people were killed and 35 children were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk in eastern Ukraine,
May 22, 2026
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops
Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his decision to send additional U.S. troops to Poland.
May 22, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say
The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers said on Friday, after his arrest earlier this
May 22, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations
The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge
Britain's public finances showed the biggest shortfall since the COVID-19 pandemic in April in what could be an early taste of the budget hit facing
May 22, 2026
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World
In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions
After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap
Since 1990, the population in the Swiss village of Knonau has more than doubled, driven by an economic boom in one of the country's most business
May 22, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China
U.S.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash
South Korea's Interior Minister said his ministry would stop offering products from companies that "make light" of the country's democratic history, after a
May 22, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|World
Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally
Serbia’s university students are gearing up for a major rally this weekend, pushing for political changes under President Aleksandar Vucic
May 22, 2026
Political|US|World
Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country
May 21, 2026
Asia|Australia|Business|Political|World
US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says
The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the 'Quad' grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan's foreign ministry said on Friday.
May 22, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions
The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran's designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace
May 22, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US
US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again
Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.
May 22, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|World
Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada
The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate
May 22, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
Republican leaders of the U.S.
May 22, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US
Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election
The Democratic National Committee has released a controversial autopsy report on the 2024 election
May 22, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate
The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister
Brazil's government is expected to announce on Friday an increase of spending blocks across ministries to stay within this year's spending cap, Finance Minister Dario
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve
U.S.
May 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to
May 22, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland
The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
May 22, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ahead of Washington's upcoming talks on a new
May 22, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says
Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says
May 22, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims
All charges against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago have been dropped in an unusual hearing where a top federal prosecutor appeared to acknowledge grand jury misconduct by his office
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies
May 21, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political
‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud
‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud
May 22, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme
The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday dismissed any notion that Belarus would be dragged into the Ukraine war, but said Russia and Belarus would jointly
May 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz
Chicago U.S.
May 22, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|World
Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods
May 22, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World
Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach
A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man
May 21, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect
May 22, 2026
Election|Political|US
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has released a critical study of the party’s performance in the 2024 campaign
May 21, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm
The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm
May 22, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now
Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now
May 22, 2026
Arts|Political|US|World
Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch
President Donald Trump says it’s “fantastic” that a key federal agency approved the design for the triumphal arch he wants to build at an entrance to the nation’s capital
May 21, 2026
Business|Education|Political|Sports
CEO of NIL enforcement reminds frustrated schools: These are your rules, we just enforce them
While frustration mounts across big-time college sports, the leader of the agency formed to police NIL payments has a simple reminder: These are the rules you wrote
May 22, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings
Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long‑withheld “autopsy” of Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in
May 22, 2026
Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World
Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre
A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the
May 21, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
The U.S. decision to remove Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, from a list of sanctioned individuals is temporary and does not reflect a policy
May 22, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say
The U.S. Senate is abandoning President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline for passing immigration enforcement funding, Republican senators said on Thursday.
May 21, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony
May 21, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings
Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles
May 22, 2026
Economy|Political|Sports|World
New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment
May 21, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it
May 21, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Technology|World
US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs
The U.S.
May 21, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|World
Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability
A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled
May 21, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions
Israel's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force
May 21, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|US
More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records
More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records
May 22, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World
Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions
Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions
May 21, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World
UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls
May 21, 2026
Political|Sports|World
$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers
$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers
May 21, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential
Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund
Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.
May 21, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says
Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign
May 21, 2026
Political|Science|World
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, May 21 - The U.S.
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts
Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts
May 21, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology
White House postpones executive order on AI
White House postpones executive order on AI
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled
Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled
May 21, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US
Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology
Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills
May 21, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139
Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.
May 20, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis
May 21, 2026
Health|Political|World
Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire
Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the
May 21, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists
Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near
May 21, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba
Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty
May 21, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO
Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show
Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for her second son, Andrew, to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001
May 21, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology
Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.
May 21, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political
Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump
May 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science
The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate
Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.
May 21, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political
5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history
The greatest satirists do more than expose hypocrisy. They reshape how citizens understand power and civic responsibility.
May 20, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine
The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to
May 21, 2026
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World
Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs
The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-
May 21, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their
May 21, 2026
Education|Opinion|Political|World
The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat
Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay'
The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|Technology|World
Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution
May 21, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
May 21, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World
Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger
A group of six Democratic senators have expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests, including from Gulf sovereign wealth
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of
May 21, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke
May 21, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US
First on CNN: James Talarico endorses in House runoff to try to block Democrat who made antisemitic remarks
First on CNN: James Talarico endorses in House runoff to try to block Democrat who made antisemitic remarks
May 21, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|World
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president
China said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for
May 21, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says
Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace
May 21, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,
May 21, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy
May 21, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement
The Trump administration has secured criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, mounting pressure on an already tense relationship between the two Cold War foes.
May 20, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias
Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand
May 21, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt
A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt
May 21, 2026
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World
Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality
Upon learning through the U.S. embassy that President Donald Trump was looking for African nations to take in deported third-country migrants, Eswatini was one
May 21, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to parliament late on Wednesday that would allow prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years
May 21, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members
European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said he was "appalled" by the treatment of aid flotilla members attempting to enter Gaza by Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC
The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier
Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATO
May 21, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
May 21, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs
President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate
May 21, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border
South Korea and the U.S. discussed potential changes in how parts of the heavily fortified border with North Korea are managed at recent defence talks in Washington, Seoul's
May 21, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released.
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help
May 21, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World
In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence
May 21, 2026
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|Political
Vanessa Trump reveals she has been diagnosed with breast cancer
Vanessa Trump reveals she has been diagnosed with breast cancer
May 21, 2026
Asia|Political|World
China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S.
May 21, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid
President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World
How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November
Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate – but his grip
May 21, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters
U.S.
May 21, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.
May 21, 2026
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World
Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign
Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign
May 21, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
May 21, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case
A former U.S.
May 21, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|World
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal
May 21, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US
Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough
Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S.
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World
US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico
US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles
May 20, 2026
Crime|Political|World
What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors
May 21, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies
One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies
May 21, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports
The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government
May 21, 2026
Political|US|World
US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill
U.S.
May 21, 2026
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba
The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in
May 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed on Wednesday to press South Korea to learn where
May 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine had been in contact with Britain on Wednesday, having sent signals on the "sensitive" issue of sanctions on Russia, with
May 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
U.S.
May 20, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures , while his
May 20, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
The United States has removed Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S.
May 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret
May 20, 2026
Environment|Political|World
UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn
May 21, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World
Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
May 21, 2026