Today: September 12, 2026
Today: September 12, 2026

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Asia|Political|World

South Korea's Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that conditions should be created to resume dialogue between the United States and North Korea, according to the

Europe|Political|World

Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland as Arctic tensions grow

For the first time in recent history, Danish conscripts have been deployed to Greenland, as Denmark moves to bolster its presence in the Arctic after U.S.

Election|Political

Sweden's election tightens with 11 days to go, TV4 poll shows

Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition has nearly caught up with the centre-left opposition bloc ahead of a September 13 election for parliament, a new opinion poll showed on

Economy|Political|World

Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says

Dialogue between Russia and the U.S. should continue to find common ground in economics, which should make it easier to discuss political issues, Russian Finance Minister Anton

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Australia, US commit $580 million to support Pacific Island nations

Australia and the United States on Wednesday announced a combined $580 million in funding for the Pacific Islands as they

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America's story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists

The story of the U.S. is intertwined with its military history, from its creation in 1776 to the expansion of its physical borders to its role in the global political and economic order

Election|Political

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office

Economy|Political|World

Carney tells Trump ‘Stop trying to be tough'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”

Political|World

US military says it completed latest wave of strikes on Iran

The U.S. military said late on Tuesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, saying it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets as

Business|Finance|Political|World

US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation

The U.S. military has hit targets in Iran, and Tehran has fired missiles and drones in response

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Nicaraguan Congress passes Ortega-backed reform excluding opposition from elections

Nicaragua's Congress on Tuesday passed a constitutional reform that bans opposition parties from participating in elections and extends the presidential term from six to seven years

Election|Lifestyle|Political

Massachusetts Democrats renominate Senator Ed Markey in race seen as test on generational change

U.S.

Crime|Political

Case against suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing can proceed to trial, judge rules

Case against suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing can proceed to trial, judge rules

Crime|Political|World

Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime

Police in Arizona are investigating a shooting at a Tucson gay bar as a possible hate crime

MidEast|Political|World

UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly

France said on Tuesday the U.N.

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin adviser, papal envoy to discuss Ukraine humanitarian issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov will discuss humanitarian issues in the Ukraine conflict with papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi later this

Economy|Political|World

US launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflict

The U.S. launched a barrage of airstrikes against Iran on Tuesday, prompting Iranian retaliation, in the most serious

Crime|Political|US

Two killed outside Tucson gay bar in ‘targeted attack’ on the LGBTQ community, police say

Two killed outside Tucson gay bar in ‘targeted attack’ on the LGBTQ community, police say

Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says

Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said

Economy|Environment|Political

California lawmakers' last-minute deal on compensation for wildfire victims falls apart

The California Assembly has opted not to vote on legislation meant to help wildfire victims

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Honduran court drops charges against former president pardoned by Trump

A Honduran court has dropped charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez over fraud and money laundering, judiciary

Arts|Business|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

Apple changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on the web version of its Apple Maps following U.S.

Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's assembly backs oil deal announced with U.S

Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday, ahead of a visit to Caracas by the

Political|World

Putin says Russia has advanced in Donetsk region, surrounded some Ukrainian troops

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russian troops had captured 270 square km of Ukraine’s Donetsk region in August and a large group of Ukrainian troops were

Political|Travel|World

US envoy says he hopes Belarus will free hundreds of prisoners next month

U.S. special envoy John Coale has said he hopes to secure the release of hundreds of additional prisoners from Belarus next month and will go there in person to try to seal the deal

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Justice Department seizes more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations for Hamas

The Justice Department says it has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas

Crime|Health|Political|US

Police investigating deadly triple shooting outside Arizona gay bar as possible hate crime

Police investigating deadly triple shooting outside Arizona gay bar as possible hate crime

Economy|Political

US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

The U.S.

Political|World

Venezuela assembly approves court panel reform

Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday approved an increase in the number of committee members who will select the new justices on the country's highest court, part of ongoing

Americas|Asia|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political

Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting in November

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S.

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G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

The Trump administration won backing from all G20 financial leaders except China's on Tuesday to act against "non-

Arts|Election|Political|US

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections

On Election Day, you go to vote – and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.

Arts|Political

Minnesota State Fair removes anti-Trump crop art after artist allegedly receives threats

Minnesota State Fair removes anti-Trump crop art after artist allegedly receives threats

Political

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to continue building a massive new ballroom at the White House, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seeking to indefinitely halt the controversial project. CNN's Betsy Klein reports on what's next after the decision.

Arts|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

The Rev. Al Sharpton says he never accused Nolan Wells’ friends of a crime, rejects defamation threat

The Rev. Al Sharpton says he never accused Nolan Wells’ friends of a crime, rejects defamation threat

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport

Political|US|World

Trump says latest strikes on Iran are 'justified,' warns Tehran against retaliation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the latest U.S. attack on Iran was "justified," and threatened bigger strikes if Tehran retaliated.

Arts|Political

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom

Interview|Political

Sources: Army Secretary resigns amid tensions with Hegseth

Senator Elissa Slotkin slams Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for what she calls a "never-ending purge" of independent military officials following the sudden resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Speaking with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Slotkin—an Armed Services Committee member and former CIA analyst—warned that the growing number of internal vacancies at the Pentagon threatens institutional stability.

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USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

Europe|MidEast|Political

More than 10 EU countries willing to contribute to Lebanon mission

More than 10 European Union members are willing to contribute resources and people to a planned ​mission to advise and train Lebanon's armed forces, EU foreign policy

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government said on Tuesday that it had concluded that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month

Africa|Election|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau approves new constitution that expands presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, provisional results showed on Tuesday, expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of a

Health|Political|World

Trump names pastor to advise administration on tobacco health

U.S.

Political|Travel

The vice president who came to eastern Idaho — then returned as president

The vice president who came to eastern Idaho — then returned as president

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Political|World

Canada's Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume

The U.S. needs to start being serious and stop trying to be tough before talks on a possible trade deal with Canada can restart, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on

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Alligator on Central Florida highway causes chain-reaction crash, leaving woman dead

Alligator on Central Florida highway causes chain-reaction crash, leaving woman dead

Business|Economy|Political

Train blockages in Calera fuel frustration as city leaders push for $32 million bridge project

Train blockages in Calera fuel frustration as city leaders push for $32 million bridge project

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Whistleblower says USPS mail-in voting restrictions could discard thousands of legal ballots

A whistleblower told Congress that the U.S.

Election|Political|World

Carney's Liberals win 3 special elections to keep majority as Canada confronts Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal party won three special elections on Tuesday, maintaining Carney's slim majority in Parliament at a time when he

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Submersible joins search for 20 missing in deadly Cypriot ferry disaster

A submersible vessel has joined the search for 20 people missing for two days following a ferry disaster off the coast of Cyprus

Europe|Political

Italy's new far-right party becomes fourth most popular in polls

Italy's far-right movement led by former army general Roberto Vannacci has overtaken co-ruling Forza Italia in opinion polls, a survey showed on Tuesday,

Arts|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Venezuela’s Maduro to test US courts' reluctance to apply international law in criminal cases

For more than a century, in cases involving defendants ranging from a 19th-century Chicago bank clerk charged with theft to a Central American dictator accused of

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

They were building infrastructure in Nepal. Their families in China want to know what happened to them

They were building infrastructure in Nepal. Their families in China want to know what happened to them

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political

Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags for some major producers, sources say

An unprecedented deal for the U.S. to gain access to a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves - and the central role a Venezuelan businessman

Economy|Europe|Political

Russia, at dire point in ties with UK, says it will name new ambassador when ready

Russia said on Tuesday it would announce a new ambassador to Britain in due course, weeks after its previous envoy left London at a dire point in bilateral ties

Europe|Political|World

Russia, at dire point in ties with UK, says it will name new ambassador when ready

Russia said on Tuesday it would announce a new ambassador to Britain in due course, weeks after its previous envoy left London at a dire point in bilateral ties

Political|World

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments

Iran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under an interim deal signed in June, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday.

Election|Political|World

Carney’s Liberals sweep 3 special elections in Canada as voters back his stand against Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals swept three special elections in a result that showed voters backing Carney for standing up for Canada against U.S. President Donald Trump

Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign wallet

Vice President JD Vance's appearance in Michigan on Monday was funded by MAGA Inc., marking a rare spending move from the group

Political|World

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Vietnam this week, continuing push for re-engagement

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Vietnam from September 4 to 6 at the invitation of Vietnamese President To Lam, state media in

Business|Economy|Political

South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investment

South Korea on Tuesday unveiled its most aggressive fiscal spending plan on record, setting total government expenditure for 2027 at

Business|Political|World

South Korea's Lee drops top policy adviser as housing concerns weigh on support

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's top economic policy lieutenant has stepped down days after a cabinet reshuffle following public concerns about uneven

Political|Travel|World

South Korea to send 44-member disaster relief team to Nepal after floods

South Korea will send a 44-member emergency relief team to Nepal to support search-and-rescue operations after flooding in the Rasuwa region, South Korea's Foreign Ministry

Election|Political|US|World

Trump says it's 'very early' to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign

U.S.

Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: SCOTUS allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue

A divided Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

New York cannot enforce $75 billion climate 'superfund' law, US judge rules

A federal judge ruled on Monday that New York cannot enforce a 2024 state law that sought to force fossil fuel companies to contribute

Crime|Political

Teen charged with murder in San Diego mosque shooting for allegedly agreeing to publish shooters’ writings

Teen charged with murder in San Diego mosque shooting for allegedly agreeing to publish shooters’ writings

Election|Political

'No plans' to deploy troops to midterm elections polling sites, top US general says

The top U.S. general said the military has no plans to send federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places during

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil, US agree to hold new meetings to discuss tariffs as talks resume

Brazilian and U.S. officials spoke virtually on Monday to discuss tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, and agreed to hold further meetings at a later date,

Economy|Political

Trump on Warsh: He'll do what he has to do

U.S.

Political|Technology|World

Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month

U.S.

Crime|Election|Political|US

Exclusive: DHS plans to launch voter fraud investigation surge Tuesday

Exclusive: DHS plans to launch voter fraud investigation surge Tuesday

Economy|Environment|Political

‘OH SNAP!’ proposal would let families use benefits toward water bills

‘OH SNAP!’ proposal would let families use benefits toward water bills

Business|Economy|Election|Health|Political

Author-psychiatrist Augusto Cury gains ground in Brazil presidential race polls

Augusto Cury, a psychiatrist and best-selling author with no previous elected office experience, has emerged as a surprise contender in Brazil's

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US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections

Crime|Europe|Political

Verdict expected this week for suspected mastermind of Caruana Galizia murder

The jury trial of a Maltese businessman accused of masterminding the car bomb murder of prominent anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia entered its final phase

Political|World

Zelenskiy, Trump's envoys discuss Ukraine visit and peace efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he held a "detailed and constructive" call with U.S.

Economy|Political|World

India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the war in Ukraine needed to end for humanity's sake and that New Delhi would

Arts|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political

California adoptees push for bill that would allow them to access birth certificates

California adoptees push for bill that would allow them to access birth certificates

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Defense in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty 

(In first paragraph, corrects to "accused of" from "on trial for" and changes "he" to "the shooter," to make clear suspect is not on trial and has not entered a plea.)

Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance

U.S.

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Prediction market startup Kalshi permanently bans ex-US lawmaker Santos from trading

Kalshi permanently banned former U.S. congressman George Santos from its platform on Monday and imposed a penalty of $71,356, citing insider trading.

MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s far-right competes for votes with increasingly extreme visions

Israel’s far-right competes for votes with increasingly extreme visions

Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi tells Putin that foundations of ties will be stronger

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that under their "strategic guidance and joint efforts", the foundations of bilateral ties will

Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kosovo parties strike deal to elect president, breaking deadlock

The party of Kosovo's caretaker prime minister, Albin Kurti, Vetevendosje (VV) and the opposition Democratic League

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Israeli fire kills five people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said.

Economy|Political|World

Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine

Turkey has prepared a plan for the safe passage of grain via the Black Sea and is in contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding it, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said

Political|Technology|World

Apple may change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' soon after talk with Trump, U.S. Interior Secretary says

U.S.

Europe|Political|World

Iceland to seek new security partnerships after voters reject EU accession talks

Iceland needs to find new ways to strengthen its security after voters rejected restarting accession talks with the EU, the country's foreign minister

Arts|Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Another Ukrainian town lies in ruins as Russians creep closer

Burned out cars. Rubble from flattened buildings strewn along deserted streets.

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India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, international court says

India must uphold a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan it suspended amid bilateral tensions and must limit work on an hydroelectric plant it is building in the Kashmir

Crime|Political

Judge grants bond for suspended Palm Beach clerk accused of molesting child

Judge grants bond for suspended Palm Beach clerk accused of molesting child

Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Hundreds show up to judge New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest

Hundreds of people showed up near New York City's Washington Square Park to judge a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest

Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Italy's revolving-door governments — the numbers behind the instability

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is due to set a record as leading Italy's longest-serving administration on September 4.

Political|World

North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force

North Korea said on Monday the United States' hostile policy remained unchanged and vowed to continue strengthening its nuclear force, rejecting repeated U.S

Election|Europe|Political

An upcoming election could produce modern Germany's 1st far-right state governor

An election in eastern Germany on Sunday could produce the first far-right state governor in the country’s post-World War II history

Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations

Leaders from some of the world’s least populous states are gathering in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran

The U.S.

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Pacific forum kicks off in Palau without several leaders

At least five heads of government were absent from talks at the annual Pacific Island Forum that began on Monday, as China-Taiwan tensions weighed

Political|Technology

Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change

Google says it has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States

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Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms

Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections

Political|US|World

US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official says

U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, a U.S. official said, marking the first known American

Economy|Political|World

US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, seizing home with owner inside

Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, seizing home with owner inside

Economy|Political|Travel

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches

Election|Political

Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that a victory for the far-right AfD party in next week's regional election in Saxony-Anhalt would damage the eastern state

Europe|Political|World

Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday Berlin was preparing a response to the suspected drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig this month in

Africa|Election|Political

Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum on granting the president expanded powers

Guinea-Bissau is voting in a referendum to decide on granting new presidential powers

Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from a Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv has risen to 38, with four people still missing

Political

Trump says NBC's Welker to be reported to FCC over characterization of his endorsement record

U.S.

Political|World

Niger, with Russia's help, regains control of key airbase after soldiers mutiny

Niger's army, backed by Russian paramilitary forces, regained control of a key military airbase on Sunday after it was attacked by mutinous soldiers a day earlier, the

Entertainment|Political|Sports

‘Decades in Sports’: How Colin Kaepernick taking a knee in 2016 revived athlete activism in sports

‘Decades in Sports’: How Colin Kaepernick taking a knee in 2016 revived athlete activism in sports

Europe|Political|World

NATO sees no imminent threat of attack, official says

A NATO official said on Sunday Russia is stepping up hybrid acts in Europe, but that at this time the alliance sees no imminent threat of attack.

Education|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right

State constitutions play a growing role in American politics. But turning to such documents to recognize rights and liberties is not a new project – nor is it an entirely liberal one.

Election|Political

Republicans fret as Talarico bombards airwaves and Paxton awaits Trump team’s cash

Republicans fret as Talarico bombards airwaves and Paxton awaits Trump team’s cash

Africa|Election|MidEast|Political|World

Libya rivals agree roadmap for elections within 24 months at UN-led talks

Representatives of Libya's rival political parties on Sunday signed an agreement

Australia|Election|Political

Australia's far-right party makes further gains, taking seat in western state

Australia's far-right One Nation party won a seat in a state parliament long held by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party, continuing a surge that had

Europe|Political|World

Finland's Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATO

Finland's President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe Russia would risk an attack against a NATO country, telling Germany's Bild newspaper it would "make no sense" to

Election|Political

El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats as he seeks to bridge party divides

El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats as he seeks to bridge party divides

Health|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news

Israel’s prime minister has spoken out after weeks of settler violence in the occupied West Bank and condemned the criminal actions of a “handful of rioters.”

MidEast|Political|World

Israeli settlers stage new attack on home in West Bank's Qusra, witnesses say

Dozens of masked Israeli settler militants attacked homes surrounding the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, the first major attack

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Trump is staking out extreme positions on White House secrecy, legal experts say

Trump is staking out extreme positions on White House secrecy, legal experts say

Europe|Political|World

Norway's King Haakon honours 'dear father' Harald in first speech as sovereign

King Haakon VIII of Norway paid homage to his late father as "such a good dad" in his first address to the nation since

Election|Political

Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian strike on Kyiv-area warehouse causes detonation, killing 27

At least 27 people were killed after a Russian drone strike on a Kyiv-area warehouse sparked a detonation, officials said on Saturday, prompting calls by President Volodymyr

Education|Political

Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activists

(This Aug 28 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

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Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies

Business|Political|Technology

Chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation

(This Aug 28 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

Business|Economy|Political

Can Trump actually change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’? Here’s what to know

Can Trump actually change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’? Here’s what to know

Election|Political|World

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro vows to respect Brazil election outcome

Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the main opposition candidate in the country's presidential election, said on Friday he will respect the result of the October vote,

Economy|Political|World

Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

President Donald Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that, if realized, could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves, at cost

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After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'

Canada’s public broadcaster is making an exception to its policy of not labeling specific attacks as terrorism for the 9/11 attacks after coming under fire over a memo restating it

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Mom who lost daughter to social media addiction says Meta settlement is a turning point

Mom who lost daughter to social media addiction says Meta settlement is a turning point

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Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen

The United States Southern Command says that Colombian security forces captured a suspected senior leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

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Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves

Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves

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Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan

The Tampa Bay Rays have secured county approval for a financing plan to build a new stadium

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Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s decision that blocked an executive order limiting mail voting before the midterm elections

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Ecuador finds ex-President Moreno guilty in hydro plant bribery case

An Ecuadorean court found former President Lenin Moreno guilty on Friday in a bribery case tied to the construction of the Andean country's largest hydroelectric plant, the

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Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon

President Donald Trump says he will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon

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Iran lashes out at US sanctions amid economic toll at home

Iran condemned the United States' new economic sanctions on Friday as "state terrorism" while its supreme leader

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Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections

Hundreds of protesters have rallied on the National Mall for a march in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election

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Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold military’s ban on transgender service members

Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold military’s ban on transgender service members

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US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies

American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East

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US officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

U.S. officials are correcting earlier statements that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese hackers, now saying that the

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Thousands march in Washington as leaders warn of voting and civil rights rollbacks

More than six decades after Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps

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Spain asks EU for help processing migrants in Ceuta

Spain asked on Friday for help from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in processing migrants in the North African enclave of Ceuta almost a month after

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Ransomware group says it stole Berlin data, offers it for auction

A ransomware group said on Friday it was putting up for auction a trove of data it stole from Berlin state agencies, and city officials

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Vietnam demands end to activity in Paracels after report of Chinese construction

Vietnam said on Friday it strongly opposed all foreign activities in the Paracels archipelago in the ‌disputed South China Sea, following a report earlier this week of new

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Senior Ukrainian official expects 'technical talks' on Russia's war soon

Ukraine's top presidential adviser said on Friday that technical talks on Russia's war would likely take place in the near future but added that he did not expect any swift

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Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada. During the signing, he said, “We have a gulf and we have a lake. Now, all we need is an ocean."

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CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran

CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran

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Republican governor asks his AG to look into ‘aggressive’ behavior by Trump admin’s election monitors

Republican governor asks his AG to look into ‘aggressive’ behavior by Trump admin’s election monitors

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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected

Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo

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Sweden to deploy fighter jets, warships to Finland

Sweden's military will participate in the surveillance and protection of Finland's territory with Gripen fighter jets and corvette warship, at least until the end of 2026

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UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show

The U.N. refugee agency has scaled back its budget by 16% and lowered its official headcount by around 3,500 as it adapts to new financial constraints at a

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Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, dies at 34

Oyo Nyimba, a Ugandan king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged 34, the prime minister of his kingdom announced. 

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After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate

The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.

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After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?

After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?

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Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy

Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy

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In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

Attorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity

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US judge rules Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic unlawful

A U.S. judge ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful.