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Today: December 17, 2025
Today: December 17, 2025

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Asia|Political|Sports|World

Thai Foreign Minister warns of continued military action

Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodia as a new wave of fighting erupted between the neighboring countries, leaving a peace plan presided over by President Donald Trump in danger of collapse. Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told CNN that military action against Cambodia would continue “until we feel that sovereignty and territorial integrity are not challenged.”

December 08, 2025
Thai Foreign Minister warns of continued military action
Arts|Political|World

Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say

Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say

December 09, 2025
Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World

High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media

High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media

December 09, 2025
High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says

A federal judge in New York has granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking case, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime confidant

December 09, 2025
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
Business|Economy|World

America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge

America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge

December 09, 2025
America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Slovakia's parliament approves plan to dismantle whistleblower protection office

Slovakia’s parliament has approved a plan to dismantle an independent office that protects whistleblowers

December 09, 2025
Slovakia's parliament approves plan to dismantle whistleblower protection office
Environment|Science|World

8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo

8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo

December 09, 2025
8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo
World

Wrexham's owners add US-based private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital to boost rising soccer club

Wrexham’s celebrity owners have sold a minority stake in their on-the-rise soccer club to Apollo Sports Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm

December 08, 2025
Wrexham's owners add US-based private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital to boost rising soccer club
Australia|Education|Political|World

Teens fight Australia’s social media ban in court

The Australian government says it has banned under-16s from social media for their own safety. Now, two teens are fighting the law in court, arguing a right to political expression. CNN's Angus Watson reports.

December 09, 2025
Teens fight Australia’s social media ban in court
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe

More people are turning to GoFundMe for help with basic needs such as housing and food

December 08, 2025
More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt

With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message

December 09, 2025
No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt
Crime|Political|World

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

December 09, 2025
Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein
Political|World

Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened

Israel’s military took journalists into Rafah this week

December 09, 2025
Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy

December 09, 2025
U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
Arts|Business|Interview|Opinion|Political|World

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

December 09, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?
Business|Europe|Sports|World

How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club

How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club

December 09, 2025
How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure

Microsoft has announced its largest-ever Asia investment of $17.5 billion in India to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next four years

December 09, 2025
Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia's capital

Indonesian police say at least 22 people have been killed when a fire ripped through an office building in the capital

December 09, 2025
At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia's capital
Arts|Education|Travel|World

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

December 09, 2025
Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
Europe|Sports|World

AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double

AC Milan has returned to the top of Serie A

December 08, 2025
AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

December 09, 2025
Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
Europe|World

Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus

Lithuania's government has declared a national emergency over security risks from meteorological balloons sent from Russia-allied Belarus in recent weeks

December 09, 2025
Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss that threaten over 1 million plant and animal species with extinction

December 09, 2025
UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
Health|Science|World

CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil

CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil

December 09, 2025
CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI

The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models

December 09, 2025
Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
Arts|Lifestyle|World

Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US

Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 09, 2025
Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees

December 09, 2025
Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

December 09, 2025
Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Business|Economy|Education|World

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

December 09, 2025
Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report
Crime|US|World

Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution

Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now

December 09, 2025
Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution
Americas|Arts|Crime|World

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

December 09, 2025
Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

December 09, 2025
Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show
Africa|Crime|World

International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities

Judges at the International Criminal Court have sentenced a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the catastrophic conflict in Darfur more than 20 years ago

December 09, 2025
International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities
Political|World

Trump’s lawyer pushed for more executive power; Supreme Court justices seem eager to comply

Trump’s lawyer pushed for more executive power; Supreme Court justices seem eager to comply

December 09, 2025
Trump’s lawyer pushed for more executive power; Supreme Court justices seem eager to comply
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš has been sworn in as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister following October’s parliamentary election

December 09, 2025
Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister
Asia|Business|Economy|World

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms

The International Monetary Fund says it has approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country a fresh boost as it works to recover from one of its worst economic crises in years

December 09, 2025
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms
Crime|World

ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say

Immigration lawyers and authorities say arrests of Afghans are on the rise following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the attack is an Afghan national

December 09, 2025
ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities

December 09, 2025
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33
Asia|Crime|World

Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victims

A Beijing court has ruled Malaysia Airlines must pay $410,000 each to the families of eight passengers who went missing in the disappearance of Flight 370 more than a decade ago

December 09, 2025
Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victims
Crime|Political|World

Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon

Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya has ordered authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández

December 09, 2025
Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon
Environment|Science|World

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

December 08, 2025
Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football

December 09, 2025
Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists
Africa|Crime|Education|World

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school and released over the weekend have been hosted at a government-organized ceremony

December 08, 2025
100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held
Crime|Education|US|World

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says

December 09, 2025
Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says
Crime|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month

December 09, 2025
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China

December 08, 2025
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros

December 08, 2025
What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs

Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs

December 09, 2025
Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami

December 08, 2025
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami
Crime|Political|World

Mexican National Guardsman kills 3 fellow service members in Michoacan state

A National Guardsman has shot and killed three fellow service members in Michoacan, Mexico

December 09, 2025
Mexican National Guardsman kills 3 fellow service members in Michoacan state
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims

A federal judge has approved a federal settlement that will clear the way for the New Orleans Archdiocese to pay at least $230 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse

December 08, 2025
Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China

President Donald Trump is giving farmers some $12 billion in aid to help as they struggle to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs

December 08, 2025
Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights

Angry farmers protesting delays in the payment of subsidies have swarmed onto an airport tarmac on the southern Greek island of Crete

December 08, 2025
Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights
Crime|Political|World

Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired

President Donald Trump is justifying the U.S. military's decision to fire a second missile in a heavily scrutinized U.S. attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea

December 08, 2025
Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli police raid UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem and replace UN flag with Israeli flag, head of the agency says

Israeli police raid UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem and replace UN flag with Israeli flag, head of the agency says

December 08, 2025
Israeli police raid UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem and replace UN flag with Israeli flag, head of the agency says
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador

A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador wants to hear from a whistleblower and a top Justice Department official

December 08, 2025
Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case

President Donald Trump’s former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside

December 08, 2025
Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app

The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations

December 08, 2025
ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app
Europe|Sports|World

Two-goal Bruno Fernandes leads rampant Manchester United to 4-1 win at hapless Wolves

Manchester United has moved into the English Premier League's top six with a comprehensive 4-1 win over bottom club Wolverhampton

December 08, 2025
Two-goal Bruno Fernandes leads rampant Manchester United to 4-1 win at hapless Wolves
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect

Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear

December 08, 2025
Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides

Benin's government has said Sunday's short-lived coup left “casualties on both sides” of the government forces and the mutinous soldiers

December 08, 2025
Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions

Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be played on slightly shorter ice than NHL regulation size

December 08, 2025
Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
Crime|Political|World

Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation

December 08, 2025
Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch

Chief sustainability officer of IKEA Australia and New Zealand, Mirja Viinanen, joins Elex Michaelson to share details about the new store in New Zealand. Plus, Michaelson asks Viinanen if she can put together IKEA products herself.

December 04, 2025
Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

December 08, 2025
Wall Street pulls back from its record heights
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance

December 08, 2025
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance
Crime|US|World

Congress will vote on limiting Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases unedited video of boat strikes

Congress will vote on limiting Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases unedited video of boat strikes

December 08, 2025
Congress will vote on limiting Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases unedited video of boat strikes
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump

December 08, 2025
How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, announced her resignation as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey

December 08, 2025
Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
Africa|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'

Liverpool coach Arne Slot says he hasn't spoken to Mohamed Salah since the forward's public criticism of the club

December 08, 2025
Liverpool coach Arne Slot's only response to Mohamed Salah was to say, 'You're not traveling'
Europe|World

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security

British, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

December 08, 2025
Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
Arts|Education|US|World

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

December 08, 2025
Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI agents fired over 2020 kneeling photo during George Floyd protests sue Director Kash Patel

FBI agents fired over 2020 kneeling photo during George Floyd protests sue Director Kash Patel

December 08, 2025
FBI agents fired over 2020 kneeling photo during George Floyd protests sue Director Kash Patel
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelensky says Ukraine will refuse to concede territory to Russia as peace talks press on

Zelensky says Ukraine will refuse to concede territory to Russia as peace talks press on

December 08, 2025
Zelensky says Ukraine will refuse to concede territory to Russia as peace talks press on
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

Pope Leo XIV embraces a Roman tradition by praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps

December 08, 2025
Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
Education|Lifestyle|US|World

Arkansas veterans reflect on the meaning of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Arkansas veterans reflect on the meaning of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 08, 2025
Arkansas veterans reflect on the meaning of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Crime|Political|US|World

Honduran man is held without bond in North Carolina train stabbing that drew comments from Trump

A North Carolina judge says a Honduran man charged in a non-fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train will remain held without bond

December 08, 2025
Honduran man is held without bond in North Carolina train stabbing that drew comments from Trump
Entertainment|Health|Travel|World

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

December 08, 2025
How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history
Health|Science|World

$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.

$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.

December 08, 2025
$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.
Business|Political|World

Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have met their Australian counterparts for annual talks focused on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in the region

December 08, 2025
Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts
MidEast|Political|World

UAE-backed separatists tighten grip over southern Yemen, and airspace is briefly closed

An official says the airspace over Yemen was briefly closed as tensions rose in the south of the country

December 08, 2025
UAE-backed separatists tighten grip over southern Yemen, and airspace is briefly closed
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users

December 05, 2025
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Africa|Political|World

Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia

A bomb explosion has killed more than 30 people and wounded 20 others in eastern Congo

December 08, 2025
Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The UN aid coordination agency cuts its funding appeal after Western support plunges

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordinator is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year — mostly from Western governments — plunged to the lowest level in a decade

December 08, 2025
The UN aid coordination agency cuts its funding appeal after Western support plunges
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' its Jerusalem compound

Israeli police have forcibly entered the United Nations agency compound for Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem

December 08, 2025
UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' its Jerusalem compound
World

Son of Pearl Harbor survivor ensures father's story lives on 84 years later

Son of Pearl Harbor survivor ensures father's story lives on 84 years later

December 08, 2025
Son of Pearl Harbor survivor ensures father's story lives on 84 years later
Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

December 08, 2025
A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Health|Sports|World

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather

December 08, 2025
World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather
Entertainment|Health|US|World

Veteran walks 98 miles to Miami to honor Surfside collapse victims

Veteran walks 98 miles to Miami to honor Surfside collapse victims

December 08, 2025
Veteran walks 98 miles to Miami to honor Surfside collapse victims
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says

Iranian officials say a second flight carrying deported Iranians has left the United States

December 08, 2025
A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes

Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes

December 08, 2025
Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

'It’s not safe to live here.' Colombia is deadliest country for environmental defenders

Jani Silva is a renowned environmental activist in Colombia’s Amazon, but she has been unable to live in her house for nearly a decade

December 08, 2025
'It’s not safe to live here.' Colombia is deadliest country for environmental defenders
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão set to be sidelined for a few months because of injury

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão is expected to be sidelined for at least three months because of a left leg injury

December 08, 2025
Real Madrid defender Éder Militão set to be sidelined for a few months because of injury
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out

Ocmulgee Mounds may soon be redesignated by Congress as America’s 64th national park. But what does this actually mean, and why does it matter?

December 08, 2025
What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out
Europe|Political|World

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision

A top European Union official has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs

December 08, 2025
EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision
Crime|Education|Opinion|Political|World

The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice

The new film highlights how the tribunal broke ground – and where it fell short – raising enduring questions about complicity, morality and whether humanity can ever truly judge its worst crimes.

December 08, 2025
The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed chief of defense forces has warned Afghanistan’s Taliban government to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, the militant group blamed for a surge in deadly attacks in recent years

December 08, 2025
Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

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December 08, 2025
Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
Political|World

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments

December 08, 2025
Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments
Crime|Political|World

Washington's Mayor Bowser says the city's police chief, Pamela Smith, is stepping down

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city's police chief, Pamela Smith, is stepping down

December 08, 2025
Washington's Mayor Bowser says the city's police chief, Pamela Smith, is stepping down
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

December 08, 2025
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge

China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing its trade surplus for 2025 past the $1 trillion mark for the first time

December 08, 2025
China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

December 08, 2025
British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

WHO says 114 people were killed, including 63 children, in last week's drone strikes in Sudan

The World Health Organization's director says the death toll from drone strikes on a kindergarten and other sites in Sudan’s Kordofan state last week is now at 114 people including 63 children

December 08, 2025
WHO says 114 people were killed, including 63 children, in last week's drone strikes in Sudan
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Greenland hosts annual talks with US at end of a year when Trump revived talk of takeover

Greenland is hosting meetings with U.S. officials

December 08, 2025
Greenland hosts annual talks with US at end of a year when Trump revived talk of takeover
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

December 08, 2025
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Takeaways: Supreme Court’s conservatives ready to back Trump on firings

Takeaways: Supreme Court’s conservatives ready to back Trump on firings

December 08, 2025
Takeaways: Supreme Court’s conservatives ready to back Trump on firings
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite

Thailand has launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia

December 08, 2025
Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Donald Trump is claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ hasn’t read” a U

December 07, 2025
Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
Arts|World

The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners

The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners

December 08, 2025
The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners
Australia|Environment|World

Wildfires destroy 40 homes and kill a firefighter in Australia

A firefighter has died while battling wildfires that have destroyed around 40 homes in two Australian states

December 08, 2025
Wildfires destroy 40 homes and kill a firefighter in Australia
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong voter turnout rate edges up despite public anger over deadly fire

About a third of Hong Kong's registered voters has elected a new 90-member legislature

December 07, 2025
Hong Kong voter turnout rate edges up despite public anger over deadly fire
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns

Democratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year's midterm elections

December 08, 2025
Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Travel|World

‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25

‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25

December 07, 2025
‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25
Americas|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Women protest gender-based violence across Brazil following shocking cases

Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil have rallied against gender-based violence amid record numbers of female victims

December 07, 2025
Women protest gender-based violence across Brazil following shocking cases
Europe|Sports|World

Nine-man Real Madrid loses at home for the 1st time this season

Real Madrid has had two players sent off in a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo as it lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona

December 07, 2025
Nine-man Real Madrid loses at home for the 1st time this season
Africa|World

Benin's president condemns a foiled coup bid and says mutineers are 'fleeing'

Benin President Patrice Talon has condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the administrative capital, Cotonou

December 07, 2025
Benin's president condemns a foiled coup bid and says mutineers are 'fleeing'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin

The gala crowd at Milan's Teatro alla Scala has cheered the season premiere of Dmitry Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" with a 12-minute standing ovation

December 07, 2025
La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin
Sports|US|World

Rookie QB Tyler Shough's 2 TD runs lead Saints to a 24-20 upset of Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints have upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to tighten the NFC South race

December 07, 2025
Rookie QB Tyler Shough's 2 TD runs lead Saints to a 24-20 upset of Buccaneers
Crime|Political|World

Hamas willing to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ weapons, senior official says, amid concerns over ceasefire

Hamas willing to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ weapons, senior official says, amid concerns over ceasefire

December 07, 2025
Hamas willing to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ weapons, senior official says, amid concerns over ceasefire
Europe|Sports|World

Guehi's late goal lifts Crystal Palace to 4th place in Premier League

Defender Marc Guehi has scored late as Crystal Palace won 2-1 at Fulham to move up to fourth place in the Premier League

December 07, 2025
Guehi's late goal lifts Crystal Palace to 4th place in Premier League
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Key GOP senator says he has no objection to releasing video of strike that killed two survivors

The Republican who leads the Senate Intelligence Committee says a video of a U_S_ military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean that killed two survivors of the initial attack shows “nothing remarkable."

December 07, 2025
Key GOP senator says he has no objection to releasing video of strike that killed two survivors
Crime|US|World

Suspect arrested in stabbing on the same Charlotte light rail line where Ukrainian refugee was killed

Suspect arrested in stabbing on the same Charlotte light rail line where Ukrainian refugee was killed

December 07, 2025
Suspect arrested in stabbing on the same Charlotte light rail line where Ukrainian refugee was killed
Arts|Education|World

Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later

Newly released photos of Rosa Parks emphasize lesser-known aspects of her legacy

December 07, 2025
Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later
Sports|World

Julia Scheib of Austria uses strong final run to win giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin ties for 4th

Julia Scheib of Austria used a strong final run to win a World Cup giant slalom, with American standout Mikaela Shiffrin finishing in a tie for fourth place

December 07, 2025
Julia Scheib of Austria uses strong final run to win giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin ties for 4th
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon

December 07, 2025
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
Business|Crime|Finance|Interview|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

Alleged drug boat was headed to small South American country, not U.S.; Former Special Ops Adviser reacts

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to Seth Jones, who served as adviser to the commanding general of US Special Ops Forces in Afghanistan, about the alleged drug boat survivors final moments before a second strike.

December 05, 2025
Alleged drug boat was headed to small South American country, not U.S.; Former Special Ops Adviser reacts
Europe|Technology|World

As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks

A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy

December 07, 2025
As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm

Hungarian author and Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 winner László Krasznahorkai, known for his surreal and anarchic novels, gave a rare public lecture in Stockholm on Sunday

December 07, 2025
Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm
Political|World

Hamas official says the group ready to discuss 'freezing or storing' its weapons

A Hamas official says the group is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel

December 07, 2025
Hamas official says the group ready to discuss 'freezing or storing' its weapons
Crime|World

Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

December 07, 2025
Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris has clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

December 07, 2025
McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Arts|Entertainment|World

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

December 07, 2025
British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump blames Maduro for migrants, but a war in Venezuela could create millions of refugees

Trump blames Maduro for migrants, but a war in Venezuela could create millions of refugees

December 07, 2025
Trump blames Maduro for migrants, but a war in Venezuela could create millions of refugees
Americas|Crime|Economy|World

How Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied all predictions

How Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied all predictions

December 07, 2025
How Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied all predictions
Australia|Sports|World

Steve Smith's brilliance propels Australia to a victory in the 2nd test and a 2-0 Ashes lead

Steve Smith has taken a brilliant catch and then hit the winning runs to give Australia a 2-0 lead in the Ashes

December 07, 2025
Steve Smith's brilliance propels Australia to a victory in the 2nd test and a 2-0 Ashes lead
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta

An exhibit opening Monday in Atlanta shows a historical marker from the site of a 1918 lynching that was repeatedly vandalized

December 07, 2025
Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta
Crime|Travel|World

A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25

A fire has devastated a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists

December 07, 2025
A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25
Business|Economy|Health|Science|US|World

Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say

Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say

December 07, 2025
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say
Crime|Technology|World

AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces

Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list

December 07, 2025
AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
World

Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing

Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront

December 07, 2025
Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing
Political|World

Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats

Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats

December 07, 2025
Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats
Asia|Political|World

Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

Japan says Chinese military aircraft locked radar on its fighter jets even though there was a safe distance between them, denying Beijing’s accusation of interference and renewing its protest over the incident

December 07, 2025
Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft
Australia|Sports|World

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen denies home favorite Cam Smith to win the Australian Open

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open for his first major professional title

December 07, 2025
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen denies home favorite Cam Smith to win the Australian Open
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

No. 2 Indiana caps Cignetti's incredible turnaround by beating No. 1 Ohio St. for Big Ten title

From the moment Curt Cignetti took Indiana’s head coaching job, he made it clear this would be a different program

December 07, 2025
No. 2 Indiana caps Cignetti's incredible turnaround by beating No. 1 Ohio St. for Big Ten title
Business|Education|Sports|World

Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?

Alabama is forcing the group that will set the College Football Playoff bracket to ask: Should a 12-team tournament include a team with three losses

December 06, 2025
Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory

Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory

December 07, 2025
Ukraine peace talks in Miami end with lingering questions over security guarantees and territory
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio St. 13-10 to end Big Ten title drought, lock up top playoff seed

Fernando Mendoza’s 17-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Sarratt gave No. 2 Indiana the lead midway through the third quarter and the Hoosiers' stingy defense pitched a shutout the rest of the way to beat No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 for their first Big Ten championship since 1967 while likely locking up the top seed in the College Football Playoff

December 07, 2025
No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio St. 13-10 to end Big Ten title drought, lock up top playoff seed
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country

Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country

December 07, 2025
Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions

Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions

December 06, 2025
Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions
Arts|Entertainment|World

A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

December 07, 2025
A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony

President Donald Trump has presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony

December 06, 2025
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony
Crime|US|World

Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August

Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with stabbing someone on a commuter train in Charlotte

December 06, 2025
Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August
Americas|Political|World

Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado march in cities worldwide

Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado have demonstrated in several cities worldwide to celebrate her Nobel Peace Prize win

December 06, 2025
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado march in cities worldwide
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended U_S_ military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”

December 06, 2025
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
Business|Education|Sports|World

Texas Tech earns Big 12 title and likely first-round CFP bye with 34-7 win over BYU

Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts had two interceptions after halftime and the No. 5 Red Raiders won the Big 12 championship with 34-7 victory over BYU

December 06, 2025
Texas Tech earns Big 12 title and likely first-round CFP bye with 34-7 win over BYU
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border

A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake has struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday

December 06, 2025
Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Summer Olympians begin torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-month countdown

Olympic swimming champion Gregorio Paltrinieri started off the torch relay for the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Saturday marking exactly two months before the Feb. 6 opening ceremony

December 06, 2025
Summer Olympians begin torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-month countdown
Education|Political|US|World

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday

The National Park Service will no longer offer free admission to Americans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday

December 06, 2025
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday
Business|Crime|World

San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen

The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history

December 06, 2025
San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions

A federal judge has rejected a request from the Trump administration to toss a lawsuit challenging the detention of migrants at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba

December 06, 2025
Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa, Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws

The Premier League title race has been blown open after Arsenal conceded in stoppage time and lost at Aston Villa 2-1

December 06, 2025
Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa, Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws
Sports|US|World

2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays

2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays

December 06, 2025
2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team plays
Entertainment|Sports|World

Messi and Inter Miami battle Vancouver in warmest MLS Cup final ever, 84 degrees at kickoff

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are playing in the warmest MLS Cup final in the league's history

December 06, 2025
Messi and Inter Miami battle Vancouver in warmest MLS Cup final ever, 84 degrees at kickoff
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration plays up pipe bomb suspect's arrest. Jan. 6 violence goes unmentioned

Top law enforcement officials in the Trump administration had a clear message when they announced the arrest of a man charged with placing pipe bombs outside political party headquarters in Washington on Jan. 5, 2021

December 06, 2025
Trump administration plays up pipe bomb suspect's arrest. Jan. 6 violence goes unmentioned
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts

December 06, 2025
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

December 06, 2025
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children

A mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, has left at least 12 people dead, including three children

December 06, 2025
Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children
Europe|Technology|World

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts

December 06, 2025
Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts
Business|Political|Travel|World

Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?

Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?

December 06, 2025
Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri

Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

December 06, 2025
Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
Crime|World

Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say

An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan and Pakistani forces along their tense border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded five others

December 06, 2025
Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

New infant burial site discovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home amid ongoing excavation

New infant burial site discovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home amid ongoing excavation

December 06, 2025
New infant burial site discovered at Tuam Mother and Baby home amid ongoing excavation
Economy|Political|World

Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord

Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord

December 06, 2025
Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord
Economy|Health|Political|World

Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment

Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down

December 06, 2025
Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal

Mexican composer María Leonora relies on fire, ritual and Mesoamerican tradition to shape her immersive concerts

December 06, 2025
Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers

Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers

December 05, 2025
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers
Crime|World

Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting

Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map

December 06, 2025
Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
Sports|World

Tyler Adams sets bold goal of farthest US World Cup advancement

Tyler Adams has set a bold goal for the U.S. soccer team, aiming to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1930

December 06, 2025
Tyler Adams sets bold goal of farthest US World Cup advancement
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire

Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly posting seditious content on social media

December 06, 2025
Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church

An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today

December 06, 2025
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump

Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency

December 06, 2025
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
Asia|Economy|Entertainment|Travel|World

Bangkok is the world’s most visited city. But badly behaved tourists are creating problems in Asia

Bangkok is the world’s most visited city. But badly behaved tourists are creating problems in Asia

December 06, 2025
Bangkok is the world’s most visited city. But badly behaved tourists are creating problems in Asia
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives

December 06, 2025
How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Nearly half the tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics still unsold with 2 months to go

Construction on the main hockey arena is still not finished

December 06, 2025
Nearly half the tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics still unsold with 2 months to go
Australia|Sports|World

Starc torments England with bat and ball in 2nd Ashes test as Australia eyes another big win

Mitchell Starc has been dominating England in the Ashes series with the ball and now he's added another dimension

December 06, 2025
Starc torments England with bat and ball in 2nd Ashes test as Australia eyes another big win
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood

Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs

December 06, 2025
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling

Prominent American playwright Jeremy O

December 06, 2025
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Australia|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Banana peel moment! A slippery slope for McIlroy during his 3rd round at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy has survived a bizarre encounter with a banana peel lodged in a tree to shoot a 3-under 68 at the Australian Open

December 06, 2025
Banana peel moment! A slippery slope for McIlroy during his 3rd round at the Australian Open
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay

Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria

December 05, 2025
Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats

President Donald Trump's administration says its efforts over the past week are meant to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

December 05, 2025
A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona

Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona

December 05, 2025
Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born

December 05, 2025
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
Environment|Science|World

How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia

How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia

December 06, 2025
How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|US|Videos|World

911 calls capture minute-by-minute desperation of deadly Texas floods as callers beg for rescue

911 calls capture minute-by-minute desperation of deadly Texas floods as callers beg for rescue

December 05, 2025
911 calls capture minute-by-minute desperation of deadly Texas floods as callers beg for rescue
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes

Members of Congress now know that the U.S. military fired upon two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs — and they want answers

December 05, 2025
What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

High school student, 18, charged with arson in fire that burned New York City subway passenger

A New York City high school senior has been jailed on a federal arson charge days after authorities say he set a fire that severely burned a sleeping subway passenger

December 06, 2025
High school student, 18, charged with arson in fire that burned New York City subway passenger
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Technology|World

Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana

Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans, and local business owners are suffering

December 05, 2025
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw

Mexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team

December 05, 2025
Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework

President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine

December 05, 2025
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

December 05, 2025
Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches

If you listen to the words spoken after the World Cup draw by the various coaches who were at the Kennedy Center, it would seem impossible for any of them to win next year’s tournament

December 05, 2025
Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

December 05, 2025
Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

Harvard professor leaves US after arrest with pellet gun near synagogue, said he was hunting rats

A Harvard visiting law professor from Brazil who told police he was shooting at rats when he fired a pellet gun near a synagogue on Yom Kippur has left the United States after his visa was revoked

December 05, 2025
Harvard professor leaves US after arrest with pellet gun near synagogue, said he was hunting rats
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Former DEA agent charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartel

A former DEA agent and an associate have been charged with conspiring to launder millions of dollars and obtain weapons for a Mexican drug cartel

December 05, 2025
Former DEA agent charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartel
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

The Trump administration has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after President Donald Trump and planted the president’s name on the organization’s headquarters despite an ongoing fight over the institute’s control

December 04, 2025
Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building
World

Army merges three commands in move to prioritize homeland defense

Army merges three commands in move to prioritize homeland defense

December 05, 2025
Army merges three commands in move to prioritize homeland defense
Opinion|Political|World

Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase

Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction’ of the United States.

December 05, 2025
Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
Entertainment|Sports|World

Here are the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Here are the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

December 05, 2025
Here are the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago

U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand

December 05, 2025
US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw

President Donald Trump has finally met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

December 05, 2025
Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw
Arts|Entertainment|World

Frank Gehry, world renowned architect, dies at 96

Frank Gehry, world renowned architect, dies at 96

December 05, 2025
Frank Gehry, world renowned architect, dies at 96
Business|World

An international body tasked with governing Gaza will be announced by the end of year, officials say

An international body tasked with governing the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire is expected to be announced by the end of the year

December 05, 2025
An international body tasked with governing Gaza will be announced by the end of year, officials say
Political|Sports|US|World

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport

FIFA gives its new peace prize to President Donald Trump

December 05, 2025
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
Political|US|World

Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship

Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship

December 05, 2025
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|World

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know

December 05, 2025
Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|World

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation

Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking

December 05, 2025
Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation
Crime|Political|US|World

Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules

A federal judge has given the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls in Florida

December 05, 2025
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms

CNN's Joan Biskupic joins The Lead.

December 04, 2025
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe

December 05, 2025
Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

December 05, 2025
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Melania Trump wishes strength and toys from Santa during visit with hospitalized children

Melania Trump has continued a decades-old first lady tradition of visiting with hospitalized children for the holidays

December 05, 2025
Melania Trump wishes strength and toys from Santa during visit with hospitalized children
Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties

December 05, 2025
Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng

French first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron

December 05, 2025
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration is expanding its travel ban to more than 30 countries

December 05, 2025
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
Business|Technology|World

Cloudflare says service restored after outage that brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn

Cloudflare reports that it has resolved an outage that disrupted several global websites, including LinkedIn and Zoom

December 05, 2025
Cloudflare says service restored after outage that brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn
Crime|Political|US|World

STORY REMOVED: US--FBI-Pipe Bomb Investigation

Please disregard the initial version of US--FBI-Pipe Bomb Investigation, published on Dec. 5, 2025, and datelined in WASHINGTON

December 05, 2025
STORY REMOVED: US--FBI-Pipe Bomb Investigation
Crime|Environment|US|World

How the catastrophic Texas flooding unfolded, in maps and charts

How the catastrophic Texas flooding unfolded, in maps and charts

July 07, 2025
How the catastrophic Texas flooding unfolded, in maps and charts
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU hits Elon Musk's X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc's social media law

European Union regulators have fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros for failing to comply with digital regulations

December 05, 2025
EU hits Elon Musk's X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc's social media law
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western Hemisphere

President Donald Trump has come out with a new national security strategy that paints European allies as weak and aims to reassert America’s dominance in the Western Hemisphere

December 05, 2025
Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western Hemisphere
Crime|Education|Health|World

Woman who gave birth in car after being discharged meets with hospital; father speaks out

Woman who gave birth in car after being discharged meets with hospital; father speaks out

December 05, 2025
Woman who gave birth in car after being discharged meets with hospital; father speaks out
Business|Sports|Travel|World

U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships

Sports officials from United States cities have gone to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top events

December 05, 2025
U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

France intercepts illegal drone overflight at nuclear submarine base

French officials are investigating an illegal drone overflight of the Atlantic coast base for France's nuclear-armed submarines

December 05, 2025
France intercepts illegal drone overflight at nuclear submarine base
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|World

Day 4 of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed because he's sick, judge says

A pretrial hearing on Luigi Mangione’s bid to exclude evidence from his state murder case has been postponed because his lawyers and the judge say he's sick

December 05, 2025
Day 4 of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed because he's sick, judge says
Crime|World

Witness captures deadly QuikTrip shootout on video from parking lot

Witness captures deadly QuikTrip shootout on video from parking lot

December 05, 2025
Witness captures deadly QuikTrip shootout on video from parking lot
Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026

A divided Supreme Court has come to the rescue of Texas Republicans, ruling in favor of their new congressional map that a judge says is likely to be found racially discriminatory

December 05, 2025
The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

December 05, 2025
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe and changing US’ role in Western Hemisphere

Trump national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe and changing US’ role in Western Hemisphere

December 05, 2025
Trump national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe and changing US’ role in Western Hemisphere
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport

Riot police have fired tear gas at farmers attempting to block the main access road to the international airport in Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki

December 05, 2025
Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

December 04, 2025
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
Asia|Europe|Sports|World

Ukraine condemns Olympic diver Lyskun's switch to Russia

Ukraine has condemned two-time Olympic diver Sofiia Lyskun’s switch to represent Russia amid the ongoing war and will try to strip her of awards

December 05, 2025
Ukraine condemns Olympic diver Lyskun's switch to Russia
Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier

Neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists were early adopters of bulletin board systems, pioneering online recruiting and radicalization techniques long before the social media revolution.

December 05, 2025
Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

December 04, 2025
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
Arts|Entertainment|World

Hollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah

The Red Sea International Film Festival has opened its fifth edition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 04, 2025
Hollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah
Crime|Technology|World

Hardware purchases and location data: How the FBI says it made an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, nearly five years later

Hardware purchases and location data: How the FBI says it made an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, nearly five years later

December 05, 2025
Hardware purchases and location data: How the FBI says it made an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, nearly five years later
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

When President Donald Trump suspended the refugee program, he left thousands stranded worldwide

December 05, 2025
Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life

One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life

December 05, 2025
One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life
Europe|Finance|Political|World

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia

December 05, 2025
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia
Crime|Technology|World

Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases

Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases

December 05, 2025
Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases
Europe|Sports|World

Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy's presidential palace with 2 months to go

A preliminary cauldron has been lit by the Olympic flame at Italy’s presidential palace as the countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Games approaches the two-months-to-go mark

December 05, 2025
Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy's presidential palace with 2 months to go
Europe|Political|World

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription

German lawmakers have approved the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia

December 05, 2025
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances

Pope Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves

December 05, 2025
Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal

Prosecutors in Istanbul have issued arrest warrants for dozens of soccer players and officials in relation to a betting scandal that has shaken Turkey

December 05, 2025
Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal
Australia|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy's late birdie burst means he'll be playing on the weekend at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy has made the weekend at the Australian Open after shooting a 3-under 68 to finish inside the 36-hole cut line

December 05, 2025
Rory McIlroy's late birdie burst means he'll be playing on the weekend at the Australian Open
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airports

India’s aviation watchdog has temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours

December 05, 2025
India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airports
Sports|US|World

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to help their playoff chances

December 05, 2025
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Political|Sports|World

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

December 05, 2025
FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
Crime|Europe|World

The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know

The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know

December 05, 2025
The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'

President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting

December 05, 2025
Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'
Crime|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear

Police have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of waiting for it to exit a suspect's gastrointestinal tract

December 05, 2025
Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear
World

Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community ‘garbage’

Democratic Governor Tim Walz has denounced former President Donald Trump for his comments about Minnesota’s Somali community

December 04, 2025
Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community ‘garbage’
Crime|US|World

US strikes another boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four, amid escalating questions about its counter-drug offensive

US strikes another boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four, amid escalating questions about its counter-drug offensive

December 05, 2025
US strikes another boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four, amid escalating questions about its counter-drug offensive
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city

December 05, 2025
Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns
Crime|Political|US|World

US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

U.S. Southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks

December 05, 2025
US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Creative director Dario Vitale exits Versace two days after Prada's acquisition

Creative director Dario Vitale is leaving Italian fashion brand Versace only eight months after he was appointed, the company said in a statement Thursday

December 04, 2025
Creative director Dario Vitale exits Versace two days after Prada's acquisition
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite

December 05, 2025
Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite
Crime|Political|World

Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers, That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela

December 04, 2025
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
Election|US|World

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race

December 04, 2025
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Crime|Political|US|World

Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is on hold

December 04, 2025
Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court
Crime|Political|US|World

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump

December 04, 2025
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Health|Political|World

Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights

A Missouri appeals court panel has ordered new wording for a ballot measure seeking to roll back abortion rights in the state

December 04, 2025
Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest

December 04, 2025
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Scheffler returns from 2 months away and shares lead at the Hero World Challenge

Scottie Scheffler is back in action and looks as good as ever

December 04, 2025
Scheffler returns from 2 months away and shares lead at the Hero World Challenge
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|World

Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language

In the Ecuadorian Andes, young Otavalo Indigenous people are using anime to inspire pride in their culture and language

December 04, 2025
Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

Rank-and-file Republicans in the House are increasingly going public with anger towards their leadership

December 04, 2025
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
Crime|Political|US|World

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana

December 04, 2025
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo

December 04, 2025
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now

Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now

December 04, 2025
Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss ski racer Marco Odermatt wins World Cup downhill opener, Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes 2nd

Marco Odermatt of Switzerland has won the downhill season-opener, beating American Ryan Cochran-Siegle in a World Cup race on a tricky but shorter Birds of Prey course

December 04, 2025
Swiss ski racer Marco Odermatt wins World Cup downhill opener, Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes 2nd
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally

The U.S. Treasury has imposed a $7 million fine on a New York property management firm for allegedly violating Russia-related sanctions

December 04, 2025
US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally
Crime|US|World

'Shots fired, officer down': Broadcastify audio provides more insight into shooting that injured 3 officers

'Shots fired, officer down': Broadcastify audio provides more insight into shooting that injured 3 officers

December 04, 2025
'Shots fired, officer down': Broadcastify audio provides more insight into shooting that injured 3 officers
Crime|Election|US|World

NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits

New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the authority of an acting U.S. attorney in Albany who is investigating her

December 04, 2025
NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high

The U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading

December 04, 2025
Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

President Donald Trump has added a new architectural firm to his $300 million ballroom construction project at the White House

December 04, 2025
White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
Europe|Political|World

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin

December 04, 2025
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses

The FBI has arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack

December 04, 2025
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

December 04, 2025
Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Stabbing suspect steals police cruiser after climbing into window

Stabbing suspect steals police cruiser after climbing into window

December 04, 2025
Stabbing suspect steals police cruiser after climbing into window
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced for taking 4 chickens from farm

Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced for taking 4 chickens from farm

December 04, 2025
Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced for taking 4 chickens from farm
Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

December 04, 2025
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

December 04, 2025
Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US|World

Murder suspect refuses to participate in court hearing over attire

Murder suspect refuses to participate in court hearing over attire

December 04, 2025
Murder suspect refuses to participate in court hearing over attire
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains

Israeli and Thai officials say remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of a Thai agricultural worker killed during the attack that started the war two years ago

December 04, 2025
A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
Crime|Health|World

Human skull found by dog in neighborhood identified as missing person

Human skull found by dog in neighborhood identified as missing person

December 04, 2025
Human skull found by dog in neighborhood identified as missing person
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

World’s top 100 cities revealed — Los Angeles and Orlando climb the rankings

World’s top 100 cities revealed — Los Angeles and Orlando climb the rankings

December 04, 2025
World’s top 100 cities revealed — Los Angeles and Orlando climb the rankings
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

December 04, 2025
US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence
Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Somali Americans in Minnesota share their stories of immigration, hope

Somali Americans in Minnesota share their stories of immigration, hope

December 04, 2025
Somali Americans in Minnesota share their stories of immigration, hope
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver, Nigel Benn elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

Gennadiy Golovkin, the power puncher who made a record-tying 20 consecutive middleweight title defenses, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame

December 04, 2025
Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver, Nigel Benn elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter out for a month after training crash

Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter has crashed in training and cannot ski until about a month before she is due to defend her title

December 04, 2025
Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter out for a month after training crash
Political|Sports|World

Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe

December 04, 2025
Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans
Crime|Technology|World

Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive military plans on his personal phone

December 04, 2025
Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds
Americas|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Disabled and elderly tenants struggle to leave home after both elevators break down at eleven-story complex

Disabled and elderly tenants struggle to leave home after both elevators break down at eleven-story complex

December 04, 2025
Disabled and elderly tenants struggle to leave home after both elevators break down at eleven-story complex
Business|Economy|US|World

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown

December 04, 2025
New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown
Health|Political|World

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals

December 04, 2025
US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?

December 04, 2025
What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US

Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US

December 04, 2025
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Teen severely injured in stray bullet shooting shares message for shooter

Teen severely injured in stray bullet shooting shares message for shooter

December 04, 2025
Teen severely injured in stray bullet shooting shares message for shooter
Environment|Health|Science|World

Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests

Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests

December 04, 2025
Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires

Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires

December 04, 2025
Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Hispanic-owned businesses prepare for immigration crackdown

Hispanic-owned businesses prepare for immigration crackdown

December 04, 2025
Hispanic-owned businesses prepare for immigration crackdown
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Olympic flame for Milan Cortina Winter Games arrives in Italy following handover in Greece

The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Games has landed in Rome following a handover in Greece

December 04, 2025
Olympic flame for Milan Cortina Winter Games arrives in Italy following handover in Greece
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

Luxury fashion firms asked for documents as part of Italian labor abuse probe

Italian prosecutors have asked 13 high-end fashion firms to provide documents on governance, internal controls and audits

December 04, 2025
Luxury fashion firms asked for documents as part of Italian labor abuse probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans

President Donald Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania next week to highlight his efforts to reduce inflation

December 04, 2025
Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans
Americas|Education|Health|World

High school Spanish students teach firefighters lifesaving phrases

High school Spanish students teach firefighters lifesaving phrases

December 04, 2025
High school Spanish students teach firefighters lifesaving phrases
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kagiyama uses mistake by Malinin to lead short program at Grand Prix Final

Yuma Kagiyama has upstaged world champion Ilia Malinin of the United States to lead the men’s short program at the figure skating Grand Prix Final in Nagoya

December 04, 2025
Kagiyama uses mistake by Malinin to lead short program at Grand Prix Final
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

101-year-old Iwo Jima hero shares a century of memories through a weekly tradition

101-year-old Iwo Jima hero shares a century of memories through a weekly tradition

December 04, 2025
101-year-old Iwo Jima hero shares a century of memories through a weekly tradition
Business|Education|Entertainment|World

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length US book, 'Peace Be with You,' to be released in February

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length U.S. book is set to release next winter

December 04, 2025
Pope Leo XIV's first full-length US book, 'Peace Be with You,' to be released in February
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack

Britain has sanctioned Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency and summoned Moscow’s ambassador after an inquiry concluded that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a nerve agent attack on British soil in 2018

December 04, 2025
UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
Crime|Political|US|World

The shooting in DC by an Afghan suspect shouldn't reflect on all Afghanistan, minister says

The foreign minister in Afghanistan's Taliban-run government says that the actions of an Afghan national charged in the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members in Washington last week should not reflect on all the people of Afghanistan

December 04, 2025
The shooting in DC by an Afghan suspect shouldn't reflect on all Afghanistan, minister says
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report. CNN's Zachary Cohen reports.

December 03, 2025
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications

Russian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”

December 04, 2025
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic and bilateral ties

December 04, 2025
Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026

The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota

December 04, 2025
Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews

A Lithuanian court has convicted the leader of one of the parties in the country’s coalition government for making antisemitic comments and fined him 5,000 euros or about $5,800

December 04, 2025
Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews
Crime|World

Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities

Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities

December 04, 2025
Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities
Economy|Health|World

Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress

Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress

December 04, 2025
Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress
US|World

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers

December 04, 2025
Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM

Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM

December 04, 2025
Racism allegations could derail right-wing populist Nigel Farage’s bid to become Britain’s next PM
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year’s news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations

December 04, 2025
Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest

December 04, 2025
Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines

Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia

December 04, 2025
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

December 04, 2025
Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate

Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate

December 04, 2025
Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country

December 04, 2025
Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

China and France have pledged deeper cooperation to address global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade

December 04, 2025
China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
Environment|Science|World

Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east

Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east

December 03, 2025
Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

A seal galumphs into a bar. The bartender says 'Grab the salmon!'

A baby seal has caused chaos by wandering into a bar in Richmond, New Zealand

December 04, 2025
A seal galumphs into a bar. The bartender says 'Grab the salmon!'
Health|Science|World

People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous

People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous

December 04, 2025
People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire

Hong Kong authorities rushed on Thursday to remove all mesh netting on buildings undergoing renovation across the city after the materials

December 04, 2025
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in November, survey shows

Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in November to reach its highest level in six months, helped by government policies and support for domestic

December 04, 2025
Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in November, survey shows
Crime|Political|World

Malaysia charges PM's former aide with receiving bribes

Malaysian authorities on Thursday charged a former top aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with receiving bribes, increasing scrutiny on the premier's pledge to crack

December 04, 2025
Malaysia charges PM's former aide with receiving bribes
Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens

Australia's internet regulator said a teen social media ban would be the first domino to fall in a global push to rein in Big Tech, as Meta's

December 04, 2025
Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-Honduran leader thanks Trump for pardon on US drug trafficking charges

Ex-Honduran leader thanks Trump for pardon on US drug trafficking charges

December 04, 2025
Ex-Honduran leader thanks Trump for pardon on US drug trafficking charges
Business|Technology|World

Hikvision challenges US decision to expand crackdown on Chinese telecom gear

Chinese manufacturer Hikvision said on Wednesday its U.S. arm has filed a legal challenge to a new Federal Communications Commision rule that allows

December 04, 2025
Hikvision challenges US decision to expand crackdown on Chinese telecom gear
Environment|Science|World

How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animal

American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia for 35 years, hoping conservationists never have to use them

December 04, 2025
How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ's Ueda flags uncertainty on how far rates can go up

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday there was uncertainty on how far the central bank could raise interest rates due to the difficulty of

December 04, 2025
BOJ's Ueda flags uncertainty on how far rates can go up
Business|Education|Political|World

Bangladesh’s Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Thousands in Bangladesh flocked to hear the plans of the students who toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina when they launched a new political party this year,

December 04, 2025
Bangladesh’s Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release

Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernández has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for pardoning him in his first message after leaving prison

December 04, 2025
Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release
Sports|US|World

Jamal Murray scores season-high 52 points, Nuggets hold off Pacers 135-120

Jamal Murray scored a season-high 52 points and Nikola Jokic fell just short of another triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the short-handed Indiana Pacers 135-120 on Wednesday night

December 04, 2025
Jamal Murray scores season-high 52 points, Nuggets hold off Pacers 135-120
Americas|Europe|World

Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy

Charles Norman Shay, a Native American veteran who was a 19-year-old U.S.

December 03, 2025
Native American D-Day veteran Charles Shay dies at 101 in Normandy
Crime|MidEast|World

Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship struck in Red Sea

The crew of the Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C, which sank in the Red Sea in July after being attacked by Yemen's Houthis, have been released, an official with the

December 03, 2025
Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship struck in Red Sea
Economy|Travel|World

Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules

French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, seeking stronger commercial ties, as the European Union prepares to toughen up its

December 04, 2025
Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules
World

Yemen's Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released 11 mariners held since a July attack on the ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, an assault that killed four on board and sank the vessel

December 03, 2025
Yemen's Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack
Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

December 04, 2025
US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
Crime|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later

December 03, 2025
What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high

The U.S. dollar was soft on Thursday after lacklustre economic data cemented the case for a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week, providing relief

December 04, 2025
Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years

December 03, 2025
The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says

China's economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his people and not "territorial expansion", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said

December 04, 2025
China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks

Oil prices gained on Thursday after Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks

December 04, 2025
Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays

Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla maintained a small lead over Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura

December 03, 2025
Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asia markets mixed, sentiment tepid as Fed looms

The dollar hit a five-week low while Asian stocks made a lacklustre start to the trading session on Thursday, after weaker-than-expected economic

December 04, 2025
Asia markets mixed, sentiment tepid as Fed looms
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge

The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats

December 03, 2025
Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Australia's household spending surges, lifting rate hike bets

Australian households went on the biggest spending binge in almost two years in October in just the latest example of economic froth that could mean the next

December 04, 2025
Australia's household spending surges, lifting rate hike bets
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington

December 04, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages
Political|US|World

The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

December 03, 2025
The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use
Technology|World

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

December 03, 2025
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Africa|Political|World

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to host the presidents of

December 04, 2025
Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing
Political|Technology|World

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S.

December 03, 2025
Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time

Talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives

December 03, 2025
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Crime|Technology|World

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals

Use of facial recognition technology will be expanded across Britain's police forces to help track down criminals, the government said on Thursday, as it proposed a new body

December 04, 2025
British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals
Crime|Europe|World

UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning

A British public inquiry will deliver its findings on Thursday into the death of a woman who was unwittingly killed by the Novichok nerve agent following the attempted murder

December 04, 2025
UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car sales fell 19% year-on-year in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker continues to lose

December 04, 2025
Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows
Business|Science|Technology|World

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says

Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm

December 04, 2025
Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

December 03, 2025
Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota

December 03, 2025
President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike

December 03, 2025
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies

President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota's Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country

December 03, 2025
Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies
Business|Entertainment|Finance|World

Paramount raises breakup fee in Warner Bros bid to $5 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Paramount Skydance has raised the proposed breakup fee in its bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery to $5 billion from $2.1 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing

December 03, 2025
Paramount raises breakup fee in Warner Bros bid to $5 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|US|World

California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing

California has launched an online portal to allow the public to send videos, photos and other evidence of possible crimes committed by federal immigration agents,

December 03, 2025
California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says

The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, U.S.

December 03, 2025
Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Moscow meeting, Trump says
Health|Science|World

A dozen former FDA leaders lambaste claims by the agency's current vaccine chief

A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a scathing denunciation of an FDA memo to staff that made sweeping claims casting doubt on vaccine safety

December 03, 2025
A dozen former FDA leaders lambaste claims by the agency's current vaccine chief
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'

A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without

December 03, 2025
US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
Business|Political|World

US opens massive $796M consulate in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish ties

The United States has inaugurated a massive new consulate compound in Irbil, the capital of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region

December 03, 2025
US opens massive $796M consulate in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish ties
Crime|World

A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records

One of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most vocal accusers is urging judges to grant the Justice Department’s request unseal to records from their federal sex trafficking cases, saying that “only transparency is likely to lead to justice.”

December 03, 2025
A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Census Bureau says implementing strategies to bring economic data releases back on track

The U.S.

December 03, 2025
US Census Bureau says implementing strategies to bring economic data releases back on track
Business|Crime|World

Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti

A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has been indicted on federal charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with four different minors in Haiti over multiple years

December 03, 2025
Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti
Arts|Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration

Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration

December 03, 2025
Some New York lawmakers want to ban protests outside houses of worship after pro-Palestinian demonstration
Business|Health|Science|World

US FDA removes longtime director of over-the-counter drugs office

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving Theresa Michele, longtime director of the office of non-prescription drugs, to a new role, a federal official said on Wednesday.

December 03, 2025
US FDA removes longtime director of over-the-counter drugs office
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new immigration crackdown in New Orleans

December 03, 2025
Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years

Britain’s King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier put on a show of Anglo-Saxon unity Wednesday as their countries expand cooperation to fend off threats to European security, combat climate change and bolster economic growth

December 03, 2025
Germany's president gets a royal welcome at start of the first UK state visit in 27 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations on Wednesday to demand Russia "ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional

December 03, 2025
US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico's senate taps Sheinbaum ally for attorney general

The Mexican Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ernestina Godoy, a close ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the country's new attorney general, cementing

December 03, 2025
Mexico's senate taps Sheinbaum ally for attorney general
Crime|Political|World

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel

Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel

December 03, 2025
Trump says he’d support release of video of second strike on alleged drug vessel
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Escaped inmate taken into custody after knocking on doors

Escaped inmate taken into custody after knocking on doors

December 03, 2025
Escaped inmate taken into custody after knocking on doors
Americas|Political|Travel|World

Plane from US carrying returned migrants lands in Venezuela, foreign minister says

A plane from the United States carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants landed in Venezuela on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said.

December 03, 2025
Plane from US carrying returned migrants lands in Venezuela, foreign minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trading Day: Fed hopes fire risk rally

Stocks rose while U.S. bond yields and the dollar fell on Wednesday, after surprisingly weak private sector jobs data increased the likelihood

December 03, 2025
Trading Day: Fed hopes fire risk rally
Health|Science|World

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

A new study suggests a single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer

December 03, 2025
A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

NTSB describes final moments of flight that killed missionary father and daughter in Florida crash

The National Transportation Safety Board described the fatal Nov. 10 flight that killed a Christian missionary father and his daughter in its preliminary report

December 03, 2025
NTSB describes final moments of flight that killed missionary father and daughter in Florida crash
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers

Israel says it launched an airstrike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers

December 03, 2025
Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria

The French government on Wednesday criticized the decision by an Algerian court to uphold a seven-year jail sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes despite its

December 03, 2025
France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A

Morgan Stanley is seeing a strong deal pipeline next year for mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, its co-head of investment banking, Mo

December 03, 2025
Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A
Crime|Political|US|World

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats

Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats

December 03, 2025
Photos and video from Epstein’s private island released by House Democrats
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head

‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head

December 03, 2025
‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their record levels

December 03, 2025
Wall Street pulls near its all-time high
Business|Crime|World

Brazil judge orders government to add JBS subsidiary to 'dirty list' for slavery

A federal labor judge in Brazil ordered the government to add a poultry unit of meatpacker JBS to a so-called "dirty list" of employers responsible

December 03, 2025
Brazil judge orders government to add JBS subsidiary to 'dirty list' for slavery
Crime|World

Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans

U.S. immigration officials began an operation in New Orleans to arrest immigrants in the U.S. illegally, federal officials said

December 03, 2025
Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is embracing his love for travel in his final month in office

December 03, 2025
As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe
Americas|Crime|World

Alleged gang leader is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti

A man alleged to be the founder and leader of a Haitian gang has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the kidnapping of 17 people, including five children, who were on a missionary trip to the Caribbean country

December 03, 2025
Alleged gang leader is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|World

Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel

Shari Redstone's exit from the media world was decidedly brief.

December 03, 2025
Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group

December 03, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Publication of Honduran election results again halted, official says

The publication of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election in Honduras has once again been halted, election official Cossette Lopez-Osorio said in a post on X on

December 03, 2025
Publication of Honduran election results again halted, official says
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

December 03, 2025
Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill

Germany's opposition far-left Left party said it would abstain from voting on a contentious pensions package on Friday, likely indirectly securing its passage through

December 03, 2025
Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill
Crime|Election|Political|World

Peruvian presidential candidates to get bulletproof vests after gun attacks

Peru's electoral authority will provide bulletproof vests to presidential candidates ahead of April's elections after a spate of attacks on politicians in the

December 03, 2025
Peruvian presidential candidates to get bulletproof vests after gun attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports

Bond investors have expressed concerns to the U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bond investors warned of Hassett as potential Fed chair over rate-cut fears, FT reports
Europe|Travel|World

Lithuania airport shuts for a second time on Wednesday over balloons

Lithuania's Vilnius airport suspended flights for a second time on Wednesday due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the operator said in a statement, the latest in a

December 03, 2025
Lithuania airport shuts for a second time on Wednesday over balloons
Business|Economy|World

US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says

The U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency could be undermined by the country's reduced support for its friends and military allies, Bank of

December 03, 2025
US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Mann says
Europe|Political|World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough

December 03, 2025
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Business|Economy|World

Nigeria approves fiscal plan proposing $37.7 billion 2026 budget

Nigeria's cabinet has signed off on a medium-term fiscal plan that projects spending of around 54.5 trillion naira ($37.71 billion) in 2026, its minister of

December 03, 2025
Nigeria approves fiscal plan proposing $37.7 billion 2026 budget
Crime|Political|World

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes

The scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon has been a long time coming on Capitol Hill

December 03, 2025
Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation

Brazil's state of Para has delayed the deadline for the introduction of tracking devices in its cattle herds, a blow to environmental efforts to introduce a

December 03, 2025
Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation
Business|Technology|World

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

December 03, 2025
Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse

Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left capital Havana and much of

December 03, 2025
Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse
Crime|US|World

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

December 03, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Family continues search for missing Army specialist at Soberanes Point

Family continues search for missing Army specialist at Soberanes Point

December 03, 2025
Family continues search for missing Army specialist at Soberanes Point
Election|Political|US|World

Projection: Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district.

December 03, 2025
Projection: Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges

A lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over a fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes

December 03, 2025
UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
Crime|Political|World

US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on alleged affiliates of the Tren de Aragua gang

December 03, 2025
US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang
Business|Economy|Finance|World

HSBC's long-term vision called into question after Nelson appointment

By Lawrence White LONDON, Dec 3 - HSBC's appointment of Brendan Nelson as chairman on a permanent basis raises questions about the Asia-focused bank's succession planning and long-term vision,

December 03, 2025
HSBC's long-term vision called into question after Nelson appointment
Crime|Education|Environment|Political|World

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene

Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene

December 03, 2025
Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy

The confusion still swirling in Washington over President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear:

December 03, 2025
Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy
Political|US|World

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed President Donald Trump and Ukrainian officials after a "thorough, productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir

December 03, 2025
Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says

Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for a 50-year mortgage floated by President Donald Trump to boost housing

December 03, 2025
Lower interest rates would likely eliminate the need for 50-year mortgage, US Treasury adviser says
Crime|Health|Interview|US|Videos|World

Nurse seen on video leaving woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says

Nurse seen on video leaving woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says

December 03, 2025
Nurse seen on video leaving woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump

December 03, 2025
House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits

Democrats were more bullish on their chances of recapturing control of the U.S.

December 03, 2025
Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits
Business|Economy|Political|World

Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says

Lebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel

December 03, 2025
Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says
Crime|Political|US|World

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

December 03, 2025
Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures

Boeing said on Wednesday it could close its $4.7 billion acquisition of wing and fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems by the end of the year after a U.S. regulator said

December 03, 2025
Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys on Tuesday yielded no public breakthrough on a potential Ukraine peace deal, with Kremlin aide

December 03, 2025
Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Codelco and Glencore agree to partner on Chilean smelter project

Chile's state-run copper producer Codelco and Glencore, a Swiss trader and miner, have signed an initial agreement to collaborate on a smelter project in Chile, the

December 03, 2025
Codelco and Glencore agree to partner on Chilean smelter project
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending

U.S. consumer finances remain broadly healthy, even though there are some signs of stress for borrowers with lower credit scores, Brendan Coughlin, president

December 03, 2025
Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better

A record 64 nations will be in Friday's World Cup draw as FIFA expands the tournament from 32 to 48 teams

December 03, 2025
The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'

There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in the Gaza Strip and there are "strong reasons to believe"

December 03, 2025
UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough

Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on

December 03, 2025
Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA

Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for

December 03, 2025
Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and

December 03, 2025
Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina

Glencore plans to restart operations at its Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina by the end of next year, it said on Wednesday, after it became the last to produce the

December 03, 2025
Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as over 900 people remained missing

December 03, 2025
Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces

Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control

December 03, 2025
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms

The death toll from a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159

December 03, 2025
Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms
Political|US|World

Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority

Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant U.S.

December 02, 2025
Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

December 03, 2025
Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works
Science|Technology|World

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December 03, 2025
December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to boost EU resilience to threats like rare earth shortages by strengthening trade measures and

December 03, 2025
EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown

Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it expects a hit of about $200 million to its fourth-quarter pre-tax profit due to the U.S. government

December 03, 2025
Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns

Hedge funds are using near-record levels of leverage to trade equities and betting on debt-backed strategies in efforts to juice returns,

December 03, 2025
Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns
Arts|World

Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war

With 70,000 dead, countless injured, hundreds of thousands of people homeless and whole districts laid to waste, the task of rebuilding Gaza is almost beyond comprehension.

December 03, 2025
Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

U.S.

December 03, 2025
Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
Economy|Political|World

Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week

Mexico on Wednesday announced it would boost the minimum wage next year and push to trim the country's long work week, the

December 03, 2025
Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week
Asia|Political|World

China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China's position on Tuesday on remarks made by Japan's prime minister regarding Taiwan during talks with his French counterpart in

December 03, 2025
China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan
Environment|World

Multilateralism works even as US, fossil fuel industry oppose climate action, UN chief says

The final outcome of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil last month was "disappointing," but showed multilateralism still works in the absence of the United

December 03, 2025
Multilateralism works even as US, fossil fuel industry oppose climate action, UN chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll

Central Europe's main currencies may be close to a ceiling after hitting fresh multi-month highs in the past month, a Reuters poll of economic analysts showed

December 03, 2025
Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals

Israel on Wednesday published a draft law that aims to boost state revenues from a concession for extracting minerals from the Dead Sea as well as

December 03, 2025
Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals
Business|Science|Technology|World

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it has opened a hypersonics system integration lab at its Huntsville campus as it pushes to develop next-generation weapons.

December 03, 2025
Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approved the 2026 budget on Wednesday, planning to allocate nearly a third of the country's gross domestic product to defence as the war

December 03, 2025
Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender

By Maria Martinez and Iain Withers BERLIN/LONDON, Dec 3 - European Rearmament Bank (ERB), an initiative to create a state-backed lender for defence amid the region's worst conflict since World War Two

December 03, 2025
European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower

The euro hit an almost seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted by data showing an expansion in euro zone business activity, while weaker

December 03, 2025
Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source

German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,

December 03, 2025
Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology|World

Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox

Russia has blocked access to the U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda".

December 03, 2025
Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat

Germany on Wednesday became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow air defence system, built to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles such as

December 03, 2025
Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued

Sweden-based Volvo Cars on Wednesday reported a slump in November sales, continuing a decline this year amid pressure from trade tariffs and subdued demand in the

December 03, 2025
Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says it received body from Hamas as it indicates Rafah crossing could open

Israel received a body that Hamas said was one of the last two deceased hostages in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as

December 03, 2025
Israel says it received body from Hamas as it indicates Rafah crossing could open
Business|Political|World

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says

December 03, 2025
Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says
Political|US|World

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

December 03, 2025
Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Interview|World

D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France

Decorated Native American veteran Charles Shay has died at age 101 in France

December 03, 2025
D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Dead man responsible for 1988 cold case homicide, police say

Dead man responsible for 1988 cold case homicide, police say

December 03, 2025
Dead man responsible for 1988 cold case homicide, police say
Sports|World

Germany picked by UEFA to host 2029 European Championship in women's soccer

Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship

December 03, 2025
Germany picked by UEFA to host 2029 European Championship in women's soccer
Political|World

Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu

Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu

December 03, 2025
Far right coalition boycotts Knesset vote backing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition aims to embarrass Netanyahu
Technology|World

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

December 03, 2025
US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

88-year-old veteran becomes social media sensation as thousands rally to help him retire

88-year-old veteran becomes social media sensation as thousands rally to help him retire

December 03, 2025
88-year-old veteran becomes social media sensation as thousands rally to help him retire
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Polish army to help power grid protect key infrastructure

The Polish army will help the nation's power grid operator to protect critical transformer stations by sharing information and conducting joint training exercises under an

December 03, 2025
Polish army to help power grid protect key infrastructure
Africa|Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken

December 03, 2025
Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russian central bank expected to cut key rate by 50 bps to 16% at December meeting

The Russian central bank is seen cutting its key interest rate by 50 basis points at a meeting on December 19 as inflation is slowing

December 03, 2025
Russian central bank expected to cut key rate by 50 bps to 16% at December meeting
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Libyan war crimes suspect asks International Criminal Court judges for release

A Libyan war crimes suspect who is accused of overseeing a notorious prison, where inmates were routinely tortured and sometimes sexually abused,

December 03, 2025
Libyan war crimes suspect asks International Criminal Court judges for release
Business|Science|Technology|World

AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows

The safety practices of major artificial intelligence companies, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Meta, are "far short of emerging global standards," according to a new edition of

December 03, 2025
AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had urged Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal to carry out an urgent renewal of supervisory boards in the defence sector

December 03, 2025
Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports

Spain's Catalonia region has pledged to curb its wild boar population, including by ramping up culls, after African swine fever was detected in several animals

December 03, 2025
Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports
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US import prices unexpectedly flat in September

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper energy products.

December 03, 2025
US import prices unexpectedly flat in September
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show

A French-Russian national detained in France on suspicion of espionage has an extensive network of ties with Kremlin proxies, Reuters has found by

December 03, 2025
Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|World

World Bank warns developing world 'not out of danger' as debt costs hit record

The gap between developing nations' debt servicing costs and new financing hit a more than 50-year high of $741 billion between 2022 and 2024, the World Bank

December 03, 2025
World Bank warns developing world 'not out of danger' as debt costs hit record
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's services PMI falls to five-month low in November

Canada's services economy contracted in November at the steepest pace in five months as economic uncertainty led to declines for employment and new business,

December 03, 2025
Canada's services PMI falls to five-month low in November
Business|Economy|Political|World

Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal

A clear majority of Swiss residents are critical of a preliminary trade deal struck with Washington, a poll showed on Wednesday, citing elements such as the entry of U.S.

December 03, 2025
Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal
Crime|Europe|World

Russia raises jail sentence of American Robert Gilman to 10 years for assault on prison staff

Former U.S.

December 03, 2025
Russia raises jail sentence of American Robert Gilman to 10 years for assault on prison staff
Crime|Political|World

Afghan Taliban minister says US shooting has nothing to do with his people or government

The shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., over which an Afghan immigrant has been charged, has nothing to do with Afghanistan's people or its government,

December 03, 2025
Afghan Taliban minister says US shooting has nothing to do with his people or government
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Brazil's 2025 chicken exports to rise despite bird flu trade bans

Brazilian chicken exports are expected to rise up to 0.5% this year to 5.32 million metric tons, meat lobby ABPA said on Wednesday, after exporters avoided

December 03, 2025
Brazil's 2025 chicken exports to rise despite bird flu trade bans
Business|Economy|World

Cracks appear in entrenched weak dollar outlook: Reuters Poll

FX strategists largely stuck to forecasts for a weaker U.S. dollar over the coming year on Federal Reserve rate cut bets but a sizeable minority have

December 03, 2025
Cracks appear in entrenched weak dollar outlook: Reuters Poll
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu's coalition skips parliamentary vote backing Trump's Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition skipped a parliamentary vote on Wednesday endorsing U.S.

December 03, 2025
Netanyahu's coalition skips parliamentary vote backing Trump's Gaza plan
Europe|Technology|World

Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel

Germany has inaugurated the first elements of the sophisticated Arrow 3 missile defense system, which it is buying from Israel as it moves to strengthen its air defenses following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

December 03, 2025
Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says

Two-thirds of the member states of NATO have committed to the weapons for Ukraine through the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which has received

December 03, 2025
Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks

Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to a military committee monitoring their ceasefire, top officials from both said on

December 03, 2025
Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks
Business|Economy|World

US private payrolls post largest drop in more than 2-1/2 years in November

U.S. private payrolls posted their biggest drop in more than two and a half years in November as small businesses shed jobs, but the weakness is

December 03, 2025
US private payrolls post largest drop in more than 2-1/2 years in November
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US manufacturing production flat in September

U.S. factory production was unchanged in September as manufacturing remained constrained by tariffs on imports.

December 03, 2025
US manufacturing production flat in September
Education|Health|Technology|World

Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class

Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools

December 03, 2025
Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class
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Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms

A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on their beliefs rather than their actions.

December 03, 2025
Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs

A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs

December 03, 2025
A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit

Britain's King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain, the

December 03, 2025
King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone

Villagers in Sri Lanka used spades on Wednesday to clear away mud as they searched for the bodies of relatives and friends days after 13

December 03, 2025
Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone
Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail

A new wave of peptides, often banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is easily available online, raising concerns about potential Olympic doping scandals

December 02, 2025
Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget.

December 03, 2025
Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation

Euro zone inflation has delivered some "upside surprises" recently, raising some questions about the European Central Bank's expectations for a dip early next year, the

December 03, 2025
ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit

China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the

December 03, 2025
China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards

Turkey demanded an explanation from Iraqi Kurdish officials after former leader Masoud Barzani arrived in a mainly Kurdish Turkish border region last weekend surrounded by

December 03, 2025
Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards
Business|Economy|World

Swiss close in on relaxing restrictions on arms exports

The Swiss parliament is poised to relax restrictions on weapons exports, a significant but delicate shift that aims to support the domestic arms industry without compromising

December 03, 2025
Swiss close in on relaxing restrictions on arms exports
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Sudanese force holding survivors of Darfur siege for ransom, witnesses say

The Sudanese paramilitary force that besieged then overran a city in Darfur in late October is systematically holding trapped

December 03, 2025
Sudanese force holding survivors of Darfur siege for ransom, witnesses say
Europe|Sports|World

Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Russia's recent battlefield progress in Ukraine had what he described as a positive impact on peace negotiations held with

December 03, 2025
Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US
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Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets, sources say

Austrian businessman Bernd Bergmair, former majority owner of an adult entertainment group including website

December 03, 2025
Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets, sources say
Economy|Health|World

Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope's peace message lingers amid fears of new war

Filipina worker Loren Capobres said the world stood still when she kissed Pope Leo's hand this week in Lebanon, but hopes his message for peace will

December 03, 2025
Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope's peace message lingers amid fears of new war
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says

A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S.

December 03, 2025
Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and two others have been formally accused of procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of

December 03, 2025
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption
Sports|World

Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand have been drawn into the same group at the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to face defending champion South Africa in the quarterfinals

December 03, 2025
Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup
Economy|Europe|World

Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said the "very scary" attacks of recent days on Russia-linked tankers in the Black Sea threatened the

December 03, 2025
Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety
Arts|Europe|Food|Travel|World

There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds

There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds

December 03, 2025
There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change

Researchers who examined climate change’s potential effect on the global economy say data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years

December 03, 2025
Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
Crime|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly

A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the government gets ahold of it – by simply buying it.

December 03, 2025
Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly
Crime|Education|Europe|World

British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse

British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse

December 03, 2025
British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report

A resistance group in Myanmar has reportedly detained a candidate for the election scheduled for later this month

December 03, 2025
Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report
Business|Technology|World

India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry

India's government scrapped an order to smartphone makers on Wednesday to preload a state-run cybersecurity app on all new devices

December 03, 2025
India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Just a blip for risk assets, more Fed pain for the dollar

By Yoruk Bahceli, markets correspondent What matters in U.S. and global markets today Risk assets are showing further signs of recovery on Wednesday from a

December 03, 2025
Just a blip for risk assets, more Fed pain for the dollar
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he expects U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to further cut tariffs on Brazilian products soon, following a

December 03, 2025
Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

December 03, 2025
A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
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Hong Kong family returns to scene of deadly blaze to find 'everything vanished'

A married couple in their 70s who lost their apartment in a deadly Hong Kong blaze recounted on Wednesday how they were

December 03, 2025
Hong Kong family returns to scene of deadly blaze to find 'everything vanished'
Asia|Political|World

South Korea parliament hosts 'dark tour' to revisit martial law sites

More than 200 South Koreans joined a tour of the National Assembly on Wednesday to view parts of the compound associated with last year's martial law crisis,

December 03, 2025
South Korea parliament hosts 'dark tour' to revisit martial law sites
Americas|Crime|Political|World

After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation

After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation

December 03, 2025
After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Mission impossible? How this amateur women’s soccer team plans to keep advocating and go pro

Mission impossible? How this amateur women’s soccer team plans to keep advocating and go pro

December 03, 2025
Mission impossible? How this amateur women’s soccer team plans to keep advocating and go pro
Crime|Political|World

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat

December 03, 2025
Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw

Lufthansa on Wednesday said it will inspect 11 recently delivered aircraft for a possible fuselage panel flaw flagged by manufacturer Airbus earlier this week. 

December 03, 2025
Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw
Business|Economy|World

Global accounting body consults on new model for assessing bank risks

Banks could give investors a clearer view on how they manage risks, such as those associated with changing interest rates, under a new model proposed by a

December 03, 2025
Global accounting body consults on new model for assessing bank risks
Europe|Political|World

Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media

A campaign by French President Emmanuel Macron to combat online disinformation has triggered a backlash from right-wing opponents and the increasingly

December 03, 2025
Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nominees

A progressive group is targeting two Senate Democrats and an independent senator who voted to confirm some of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees

December 03, 2025
Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nominees
Asia|World

Fresh round of Afghanistan-Pakistan talks fails to reach a deal, officials say

A new round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan has failed to produce a breakthrough to end tensions between the South Asian neighbours, although they

December 03, 2025
Fresh round of Afghanistan-Pakistan talks fails to reach a deal, officials say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without central bank help

The Indian rupee slid past 90 per U.S. dollar to a record low on Wednesday, declining for the sixth consecutive session as traders bet

December 03, 2025
India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without central bank help
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall

Norway's governing Labour Party said on Wednesday it had reached agreement with four left-wing parties in parliament on a 2026 fiscal budget

December 03, 2025
Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall
Europe|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian negotiator Umerov to hold talks in Brussels

Senior Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov will hold talks in Brussels on Wednesday with European leaders' national security advisers and then visit the United States, Ukrainian

December 03, 2025
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian negotiator Umerov to hold talks in Brussels
Economy|Europe|World

Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%

Serbia's parliament on Wednesday adopted the country's 2026 budget, setting a fiscal deficit of 337 billion dinars ($3.35 billion), or 3% of gross domestic product.

December 03, 2025
Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico's peso to trade within decade-old range in 2026: Reuters Poll

Mexico's peso will keep trading in 2026 close to the center of a range between 16.00-22.00 per U.S. dollar that recently turned 10 years old, a Reuters

December 03, 2025
Mexico's peso to trade within decade-old range in 2026: Reuters Poll
Business|Economy|World

SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn

The Swiss National Bank will stick to its 0% interest policy next week and well into 2026 rather than opting for negative rates, economists said on Wednesday,

December 03, 2025
SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pemex debt is red flag for potential partners as Mexico seeks to boost oil output

It has been over a month since the head of Pemex made a plea for partners to help Mexico's ailing state oil company on

December 03, 2025
Pemex debt is red flag for potential partners as Mexico seeks to boost oil output
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed data suggests central bank has stopped losing money

By Michael S.

December 03, 2025
Fed data suggests central bank has stopped losing money
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold

The European Central Bank has urged Italy to reconsider a parliamentary amendment asserting that the national central bank's gold

December 03, 2025
ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

December 03, 2025
How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Iran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy

December 03, 2025
Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
Business|Technology|World

India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones

India’s telecoms ministry has rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices

December 03, 2025
India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159

The death toll in a fire that ripped through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong last week has risen to 159, police said on Wednesday.

December 03, 2025
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159
Business|Health|Technology|World

Airline pilots hide mental health struggles to keep flying

Annie Vargas could see her son slipping away and pleaded with him to seek help.

December 03, 2025
Airline pilots hide mental health struggles to keep flying
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort

Authorities battling floods on Indonesia's island of Sumatra that killed about 800 people this week have appealed for more central government help to tackle shortages of

December 03, 2025
Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort
Business|Economy|Europe|World

France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector expanded slightly more than first estimated in November, hitting a 15-month high as new business gained momentum in the euro zone's second-

December 03, 2025
France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows

Business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years in November as a robust service sector more than offset manufacturing weakness, a survey

December 03, 2025
Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows
MidEast|World

Rafah crossing to open soon to let Gazans cross into Egypt, Israel says

Gaza's main gateway will open in the next few days, Israel said on Wednesday, allowing thousands of Palestinians who are in

December 03, 2025
Rafah crossing to open soon to let Gazans cross into Egypt, Israel says
Business|Economy|World

China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation

China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to

December 03, 2025
China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows

Germany's services sector grew for a third consecutive month in November, albeit at a slower pace than October's two-year-plus high, due to softer increases

December 03, 2025
German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises

December 03, 2025
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Vikram Sahu approved as Bank of America India CEO by central bank, memo shows

India's central bank has approved the appointment of Vikram Sahu as chief executive officer of Bank of America N.A. in India, according to an internal memo reviewed by

December 03, 2025
Vikram Sahu approved as Bank of America India CEO by central bank, memo shows
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for ex-First Lady Kim

South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday sought a combined 15-year prison sentence for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, who has been indicted for bribery and other

December 03, 2025
South Korea prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for ex-First Lady Kim
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows

Growth among Britain's services firms declined last month and employment contracted the most since February in the run-up to the government's budget,

December 03, 2025
UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales

European shares ended largely steady on Wednesday, aided by gains for technology that offset sharp declines in financials, while Inditex surged to a near one-

December 03, 2025
European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales
Business|Technology|World

Airbus cuts delivery target after jet issues but profit outlook held firm

Airbus cut its full-year commercial delivery target by 4% to around 790 jets on Wednesday but maintained its financial goals, sending its shares

December 03, 2025
Airbus cuts delivery target after jet issues but profit outlook held firm
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November

Greater Toronto Area home sales fell to a five-month low in November and prices declined as an uncertain economic outlook kept homebuyers on the sidelines,

December 03, 2025
Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November
Africa|Crime|Environment|Political|World

Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops

A parliamentary inquiry in Kenya has accused British troops training there of a pattern of sexual misconduct and environmental harm that has led the forces from the former

December 03, 2025
Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police

December 02, 2025
Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds

Sentiment in Germany's automotive sector deteriorated once again in November as companies became more pessimistic in their business expectations, a survey showed on Wednesday

December 03, 2025
Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Kenya's private sector activity expanded for the third consecutive month in November to stand at a five-year high, boosted by better performance across all sectors, a survey

December 03, 2025
Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows