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Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis on Wednesday strongly decried the treatment of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea to enter Europe, saying it was a "grave sin" not to offer

Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'
Europe|News|World

Landslide in southern Italy leaves woman and son missing, feared dead

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Landslide in southern Italy leaves woman and son missing, feared dead
News|Science|World

Russia says UN watchdog must be 'more objective' after trip to nuclear plant near fighting

Russia said on Wednesday it wanted the International Atomic Energy Agency to take a "more objective and clearer" stance on nuclear safety, a day after the agency head visited a

Russia says UN watchdog must be 'more objective' after trip to nuclear plant near fighting
Asia|News

Indian protesters block rail lines, halt buses after doctor's rape, murder

Thousands of protesters blocked train tracks, halted buses and shouted slogans in India's state of West Bengal on Wednesday in the latest demonstration

Indian protesters block rail lines, halt buses after doctor's rape, murder
News

Trump staff had physical altercation with Arlington cemetery official, NPR reports

Two members of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign staff had a "verbal and physical altercation"

Trump staff had physical altercation with Arlington cemetery official, NPR reports
Economy|Finance|News

Australia inflation eases in July, but progress still slow

Australian inflation slowed to a four-month low in July as government rebates on electricity bills kicked in, but progress on tempering price gains

Australia inflation eases in July, but progress still slow
Europe|News|World

Ukraine drones set oil depot ablaze in Russia's Rostov, attack distant Kirov region

A Ukraine drone attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's southern Rostov region, while drones also attempted to attack the Kirov region, some 1,500 km (930 miles) northeast of the

Ukraine drones set oil depot ablaze in Russia's Rostov, attack distant Kirov region
Economy|News

Ukraine to temporarily suspend payments on GDP warrants next year, government says

Ukraine will temporarily suspend payments on GDP warrants starting from May 31, 2025, according to government decision published on the official website late on Tuesday.

Ukraine to temporarily suspend payments on GDP warrants next year, government says
News|World

North Korea's Kim attends test-firing of rocket launcher

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the test of an upgraded 240mm rocket launcher system, state media said on Wednesday.

North Korea's Kim attends test-firing of rocket launcher
Election|News|Political

Kamala Harris to be interviewed by CNN on Thursday

Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will sit for an interview with CNN on Thursday after weeks of criticism from Republicans and some media that the Democratic

Kamala Harris to be interviewed by CNN on Thursday
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen's Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says
Business|Economy|News

Pot stocks fall as US DEA pushes cannabis reclassification hearing to December

Shares of cannabis companies sank on Tuesday after the U.S.

Pot stocks fall as US DEA pushes cannabis reclassification hearing to December
Americas|Election|News|Political

US has 'significant concerns' about proposed popular election of Mexican judges, embassy says

The United States has "significant concerns" about issues which could spring up as a result of the popular election of judges in Mexico, the U.S. embassy said in a diplomatic

US has 'significant concerns' about proposed popular election of Mexican judges, embassy says
News|World

White House's Kirby says US would defend Israel in Iranian attack

The United States remains committed to defending Israel in any Iranian attack, and was hopeful about a possible Gaza ceasefire agreement, White House national security

White House's Kirby says US would defend Israel in Iranian attack
Americas|News|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says he will change half of his cabinet

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he will change half of his 30-member cabinet, which includes military leaders.

Venezuela's Maduro says he will change half of his cabinet
Crime|News

Crime gang PCC is prime suspect for setting Brazil farmland fires, official says

Some of the suspects arrested for setting fire to sugarcane fields in Sao Paulo state told police they are linked to an organized crime gang and were retaliating

Crime gang PCC is prime suspect for setting Brazil farmland fires, official says
Americas|News

Venezuela's Maduro shakes up cabinet after contested election

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday made major changes to his cabinet, including leadership of the oil and finance ministries and state oil company PDVSA, after a

Venezuela's Maduro shakes up cabinet after contested election
Europe|News|World

NATO-Ukraine Council to meet on Wednesday at Kyiv's request

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on Wednesday at Kyiv's request, a spokesperson for the Western military alliance said on

NATO-Ukraine Council to meet on Wednesday at Kyiv's request
Economy|News

Moody's warns of significant ratings impact for Israel from all-out conflict

An all-out military conflict with Hezbollah or Iran could have significant "credit consequences" for Israeli debt issuers, credit ratings

Moody's warns of significant ratings impact for Israel from all-out conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Nordea Bank reaches $35 million settlement with New York tied to Panama Papers

Nordea Bank agreed to pay a $35 million civil fine to settle charges by a top New York regulator that the Finland-listed bank failed to properly police money

Nordea Bank reaches $35 million settlement with New York tied to Panama Papers
Business|Economy|News

US house prices fall on monthly basis in June

U.S. single-family home prices fell in June, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly a year, as higher mortgage rates pushed buyers to the sidelines and boosted

US house prices fall on monthly basis in June
Environment|Europe|News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA chief warns of risk of nuclear accident at Russian plant in Kursk region

U.N. nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi said after visiting Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant on Tuesday that there was a risk of a nuclear accident and the situation was

IAEA chief warns of risk of nuclear accident at Russian plant in Kursk region
Business|Europe|News

UK to spend 10.5 million pounds to prepare ports for new EU border checks

Britain will spend 10.5 million pounds ($13.9 million) to help ports prepare for the European Union's post-Brexit security checks for UK nationals entering the bloc and reduce the

UK to spend 10.5 million pounds to prepare ports for new EU border checks
Business|Economy|News|Political

US companies tweak diversity policies as challenges mount

More U.S. companies are modifying their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs meant to boost racial and ethnic representation at workplaces amid rising pressure from conservative

US companies tweak diversity policies as challenges mount
News|Political|World

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he backed an early, peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict,

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin

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