Today: October 31, 2024
Today: October 31, 2024

Compelling

Election|News|US

CNN reporter compares Trump's platform and Project 2025

CNN's Phil Mattingly breaks down the similarities and differences between the GOP 2024 campaign and Project 2025. 

August 05, 2024
CNN reporter compares Trump's platform and Project 2025
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely

French authorities are making broad use of discretionary powers during the 2024 Olympics and their run-up to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the biggest event modern France has ever organized

August 05, 2024
Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack early Monday on northern Israel that the Israeli military said wounded two Israeli troops

August 05, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel
US|World

Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida with torrential rain, high winds and flooding, contributing to at least five deaths as it turned menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboard’s low-lying regions and threatened to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities

August 05, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Honor gets "unusually" strong state backing as it readies IPO

Chinese smartphone maker Honor is receiving an "unusually" high level of support from local government backers, as the former Huawei unit prepares an initial

August 05, 2024
China's Honor gets "unusually" strong state backing as it readies IPO
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

August 05, 2024
North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
Economy|Europe

Bathed in a sea of red

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

August 05, 2024
Bathed in a sea of red
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

'I had nothing to do with it' says man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock

A man charged with sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock in a Los Angeles restaurant has testified at his trial, angrily declaring he “had nothing to do with it.”

August 05, 2024
'I had nothing to do with it' says man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock
Asia|News|Political|US|World

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

North Korea has marked the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units as leader Kim Jong Un said his country should prepare for prolonged confrontation with the United States

August 05, 2024
North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units
Election|News|US

RFK Jr says he dumped a dead bear in New York's Central Park a decade ago

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

August 05, 2024
RFK Jr says he dumped a dead bear in New York's Central Park a decade ago
News|Political|US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

August 04, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Goodbye soft landing, hello emergency landing

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

August 04, 2024
Goodbye soft landing, hello emergency landing
News|US

US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles

The U.S.

August 04, 2024
US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
News|Sports

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

August 04, 2024
Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins
Crime|News|US

14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens

14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens

August 04, 2024
14 injured as fire spreads to multiple buildings in Queens
Crime|News|US

Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history

Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history

August 04, 2024
Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history
News|Sports

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second

Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by

August 04, 2024
Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out

Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished

August 04, 2024
Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out
News|World

At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense

At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense

August 04, 2024
At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense
News|Science|Technology

Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover

Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover

August 04, 2024
Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover
Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets have been put on display by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia

August 04, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Europe|News|World

Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia

Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia

August 04, 2024
Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the

August 04, 2024
Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says
Election|News

Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters

Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters

August 04, 2024
Republicans for Harris launches, aiming for Biden-like appeal to anti-Trump voters
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary

Several Republicans who were involved in efforts to cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan are running for office in the upcoming primary

August 04, 2024
Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary
Africa|News|World

Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit three African countries this week in an effort to drum up support for Kyiv's position in its war with Russia, his ministry said on

August 04, 2024
Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia
News|Sports

IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed

Olympics organizers have again slammed arbitrary testing imposed on boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Tin that led to a storm of vitriol misidentifying the women as transgender or men

August 04, 2024
IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawed
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Britain's Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest flares again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday condemned what he described as "far-right thuggery" and said perpetrators would face the full force of the law after days of violent

August 04, 2024
Britain's Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest flares again
MidEast|News

Ret. US general predicts how Iran could escalate attacks against Israel

Retired US Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins CNN as the Middle East braces for possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran.

August 04, 2024
Ret. US general predicts how Iran could escalate attacks against Israel
Election|News|US

Trump attacked this GOP Governor. Why reporter calls it ‘unexpected’

Former President Donald Trump attacked Republican Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) on his Truth Social account and during his campaign rally in the swing state. Bloomberg News Politics reporter Stephanie Lai explains why it was "unexpected." 

August 04, 2024
Trump attacked this GOP Governor. Why reporter calls it ‘unexpected’
News|World

Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail

An Israeli airstrike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said it struck a

August 04, 2024
Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail
Crime|MidEast|News

2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon

2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon

August 04, 2024
2 killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete

These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete

August 04, 2024
These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
Crime|News|US

5-year-old killed and a second child injured after a bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game

5-year-old killed and a second child injured after a bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game

August 04, 2024
5-year-old killed and a second child injured after a bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports|World

One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

August 04, 2024
One Ukrainian journalist’s mission to stop Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Palestinian kills two people in stabbing attack in Israel

A Palestinian attacker killed two people and wounded two others in a stabbing spree in central Israel on Sunday before being shot dead by police, Israeli authorities said.

August 04, 2024
Palestinian kills two people in stabbing attack in Israel
News|World

Debby becomes a hurricane, takes aim at Florida's Gulf Coast

Debby muscled up into a full-fledged hurricane late Sunday and took aim at making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida's Gulf Coast by midday on Monday, the U.S.

August 04, 2024
Debby becomes a hurricane, takes aim at Florida's Gulf Coast
Europe|Travel

‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Greece’s ‘Instagram island’

‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Greece’s ‘Instagram island’

August 04, 2024
‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Greece’s ‘Instagram island’
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double life

Among the Russians freed in this week's historic exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West was a Russian-born freelance journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland since 2019

August 04, 2024
Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double life
Crime|Election|News|US

Judge overseeing election subversion case against Trump in DC rejects another effort to dismiss case

Judge overseeing election subversion case against Trump in DC rejects another effort to dismiss case

August 04, 2024
Judge overseeing election subversion case against Trump in DC rejects another effort to dismiss case
MidEast|News|US|World

US says military moves in Middle East aimed at de-escalating tensions

The U.S. is deploying additional military might in the Middle East as a defensive measure with a goal of de-escalating tensions in the region, a White House

August 03, 2024
US says military moves in Middle East aimed at de-escalating tensions
Celebrity|News|US

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is acknowledging that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first marriage

August 03, 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
Crime|News

She wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence

She wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence

August 03, 2024
She wanted ‘the world’ for her daughter. Instead, she got a landmark prison sentence
MidEast|News|World

Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies

Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies

August 03, 2024
Israelis fear for hostages as Netanyahu celebrates ‘crushing blows’ against enemies
MidEast|News

Israeli hostage relative on her ‘worst fear’ after assassination of Hamas political leader

CNN's Clarissa Ward speaks with Yifat Zailer, whose relatives have been held in Hamas captivity for approximately 300 days, about her thoughts following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

August 03, 2024
Israeli hostage relative on her ‘worst fear’ after assassination of Hamas political leader
News|Sports|World

US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold

Less than an hour after Alex Walsh was denied an Olympic bronze medal for a disqualification in her 200-meter individual medley, younger sister Gretchen helped set a 4x100 mixed medley relay world record with the Americans

August 03, 2024
US swimmer Alex Walsh loses a bronze because of a DQ, less than an hour before her sister won a gold
MidEast|News|World

Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal

Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal

August 03, 2024
Anti-Netanyahu protests erupt in Israel over delayed hostage deal
News|World

Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense

Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense

August 03, 2024
Israeli airstrikes on two Gaza shelters kill 17, says Gaza Civil Defense
Europe|News|World

Ukraine accuses Russian forces of killing, dismembering prisoner-of-war

KYIV - Ukraine's human rights commissioner urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations to investigate an image widely shared online on Saturday that he said likely

August 03, 2024
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of killing, dismembering prisoner-of-war
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report

Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report

August 03, 2024
Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report
News|US|World

Sept. 11 families group leader cheers restoration of death penalty option in 9-11 prosecutions

The head of a group of family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks says she's hearing nearly unanimous praise of the U.S. defense secretary's nullification of plea deals for the accused mastermind and two others

August 03, 2024
Sept. 11 families group leader cheers restoration of death penalty option in 9-11 prosecutions
Environment|Science

‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal

‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal

August 03, 2024
‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal
News|Opinion|Political|US

Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris

Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris

August 03, 2024
Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris
Crime|News|US

1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says

1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says

August 03, 2024
1 deputy killed and 2 injured in ‘ambush’ shooting in Florida, sheriff says
Election|News|US

Trump says he'll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News

Donald Trump says he's pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News

August 03, 2024
Trump says he'll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News
MidEast|News|Videos|World

IDF says video shows strike that killed Hamas leader

The IDF now says they killed Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ military chief in Gaza, in a July airstrike. The IDF released video of the strike in Khan Yunis, Gaza. At least 90 Palestinians were reportedly killed in the strike that hit a displacement camp, CNN reported at the time.

August 03, 2024
IDF says video shows strike that killed Hamas leader
News|US

Judge sets Trump 2020 election subversion case pretrial meeting for Aug 16

U.S.

August 03, 2024
Judge sets Trump 2020 election subversion case pretrial meeting for Aug 16
Arts|Science|Technology|World

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

August 03, 2024
Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy
Election|News|US

Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them

Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them

August 03, 2024
Trump and Vance rally in battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them
MidEast|News|Political

Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh

August 03, 2024
Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
Asia|News|Sports|World

Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match

Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match

August 03, 2024
Spectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

S&P cuts Ukraine rating to 'selective' default as restructuring looms

S&P Global cut Ukraine's credit rating to 'selective' default on Friday, after the war-torn country missed an international bond payment this week as it puts the

August 03, 2024
S&P cuts Ukraine rating to 'selective' default as restructuring looms
News|Sports|World

Olympics-No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting are women who have every right to compete at the Paris Olympics despite a gender dispute

August 03, 2024
Olympics-No doubt boxers in gender dispute are women, IOC's Bach says
Africa|Crime|News|World

At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital

At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital

August 03, 2024
At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital
News|World

Israel kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks

Israel's army says two airstrikes in the West Bank have killed nine Palestinian militants as violence flares again in the Israeli-occupied territory

August 03, 2024
Israel kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks
Crime|News|US

Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies

Authorities have released the name of a Florida sheriff’s deputy killed in what officials called an ambush shooting that wounded two other deputies after all responded to a disturbance call

August 03, 2024
Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
News

Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators

Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators

August 03, 2024
Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators
Celebrity|Entertainment

MrBeast's giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants

YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize

August 02, 2024
MrBeast's giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants
Crime|News|US

Defense secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases

August 02, 2024
Defense secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants
News|US

Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three Sept. 11 suspects

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three Sept. 11 suspects
Crime|News|US

California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct

California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct

August 02, 2024
California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri

A transgender woman’s use of the women’s locker room at a suburban St. Louis gym is prompting protests and calls for an investigation

August 02, 2024
Transgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri
Crime|Political|US

Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing

Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain

August 02, 2024
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Crime|News

Mom of 10-year-old stabbed to death by 13-year-old says her son's "beautiful face needs to be out there"

Mom of 10-year-old stabbed to death by 13-year-old says her son's "beautiful face needs to be out there"

August 02, 2024
Mom of 10-year-old stabbed to death by 13-year-old says her son's "beautiful face needs to be out there"
MidEast|News|US|World

US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in region

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region

August 02, 2024
US to boost military presence in Mideast, sending fighter jet squadron and keeping carrier in region
Crime|News|US

14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase

14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase

August 02, 2024
14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase
Crime|News

Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire

Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire

August 02, 2024
Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire
Africa|Crime|Health

Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians, minister says

At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late on Friday, the health minister said, an attack the

August 02, 2024
Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians, minister says
Environment|News|Science

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

August 02, 2024
A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests
Business|News|Sports|US

What's next after judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL 'Sunday Ticket' verdict

The National Football League scored a huge reprieve on Thursday when a U.S. judge threw out a $4.7 billion jury verdict won by subscribers to the league's "Sunday Ticket"

August 02, 2024
What's next after judge tosses $4.7 billion NFL 'Sunday Ticket' verdict
Election|Technology

Justice Dept. says it's committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies

The Justice Department is committed to sharing with social media companies information that it picks up about efforts by foreign governments to influence this year’s elections

August 02, 2024
Justice Dept. says it's committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies
Crime|News|US

Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide

The death of a Black man who was pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel has been ruled a homicide

August 02, 2024
Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide
Crime|News

Sheriff: Men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree

Sheriff: Men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree

August 02, 2024
Sheriff: Men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree
Crime|Entertainment|News

'Heart dropping to realize': Band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour

'Heart dropping to realize': Band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour

August 02, 2024
'Heart dropping to realize': Band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour
MidEast|News|World

Israel to send delegation to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks; Hamas calls it 'empty statements'

An Israeli delegation will travel to Cairo in the coming days for negotiations to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said

August 02, 2024
Israel to send delegation to Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks; Hamas calls it 'empty statements'
Crime|News|US

Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death

Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death

August 02, 2024
Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death
Crime|News|US

Florida attorney pleads guilty to trying to detonate explosives near Chinese embassy in Washington

A Florida attorney has pleaded guilty to using a rifle to try to detonate explosives outside the Chinese embassy last year in Washington, D

August 02, 2024
Florida attorney pleads guilty to trying to detonate explosives near Chinese embassy in Washington
News|Technology|US|World

US government sues TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law

US government sues TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law

August 02, 2024
US government sues TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law
Election|News|US

Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling

The U.S. criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed after a nearly eight-month pause on Friday, with the judge left to

August 02, 2024
Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
Health|Science

Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant

Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant

August 02, 2024
Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean

Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean

August 02, 2024
Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

August 02, 2024
An Olympian couldn’t pay her rent. Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
Crime|News

D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says

D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says

August 02, 2024
D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died after being pinned to the ground in Milwaukee, died from asphyxia and drugs, autopsy report says
MidEast|News|US

U.S. to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East to bolster defenses

The U.S. military will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday, as Washington seeks to

August 02, 2024
U.S. to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East to bolster defenses
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying a female boxer in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes

August 02, 2024
Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes
Lifestyle|News|Sports

Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length

Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length

August 02, 2024
Runners infuriated after SF Marathon miscalculates course length
News|Sports

Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif

Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif

August 02, 2024
Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif
Crime|Technology

Hidden camera found in shrubbery outside home. Officials say it's part of a nationwide trend.

Hidden camera found in shrubbery outside home. Officials say it's part of a nationwide trend.

August 02, 2024
Hidden camera found in shrubbery outside home. Officials say it's part of a nationwide trend.
Europe|News|World

Russian troops inch forward in Ukraine's east with waves of bombs and infantry

Russian assaults are raising pressure on the strategic eastern logistics hub of Pokrovsk, Ukraine said on Friday, as waves of

August 02, 2024
Russian troops inch forward in Ukraine's east with waves of bombs and infantry
Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match

Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match

August 02, 2024
Egyptian women’s beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match
News|World

Children of undercover Russian spy couple only learned their nationality on flight to Moscow

Children of undercover Russian spy couple only learned their nationality on flight to Moscow

August 02, 2024
Children of undercover Russian spy couple only learned their nationality on flight to Moscow
Health|Lifestyle|News

Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole

Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole

August 02, 2024
Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole
MidEast|News|World

Archbishop of Canterbury urges nations to respect ICJ opinion on Israeli occupation

The Church of England's spiritual head urged governments on Friday to respect the findings of the United Nations top court that Israel's occupation of Palestinian

August 02, 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury urges nations to respect ICJ opinion on Israeli occupation
Crime|News|US

Texts between adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies

Texts between adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies

August 02, 2024
Texts between adoption attorney, inmates show pressure to sell unborn babies
News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

August 02, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind
Africa|News|World

US warns a famine in Sudan is on pace to be the deadliest in decades as the world looks elsewhere

U.S. officials are warning that a newly confirmed famine in Sudan's Darfur region is on pace to become the world's worst in decades

August 02, 2024
US warns a famine in Sudan is on pace to be the deadliest in decades as the world looks elsewhere
Lifestyle|Travel

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

August 02, 2024
She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message
Crime

Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name

Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name

August 02, 2024
Identity theft victim says he was denied USPS job because of criminal arrested under his name
Crime|Education

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students

Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students

August 02, 2024
Former Sabine educator convicted of crime related to his students
Americas|Election|News|Political

AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results

An Associated Press review of vote tally sheets released by Venezuela’s opposition indicates that their candidate won significantly more votes in the presidential election than the government has claimed

August 02, 2024
AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results
Election|News|US

New ads calling Trump 'afraid to debate' to follow him on campaign trail

The Democratic National Committee's newest advertising campaign, launched on Friday, taunt Republican rival Donald Trump for not committing to a debate with Kamala Harris

August 02, 2024
New ads calling Trump 'afraid to debate' to follow him on campaign trail
Celebrity|Intereview|News|US

After Trump's appearance, the nation's largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business

The National Association of Black Journalists conference is back to business as usual after former President Donald Trump’s contentious interview

August 02, 2024
After Trump's appearance, the nation's largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business
News|Technology|US|World

Russia accuses YouTube of censoring content at Washington's behest

Russia's foreign ministry accused YouTube on Friday of censoring content and preventing access to information at the behest of the United States, warning that it saw ample grounds to

August 02, 2024
Russia accuses YouTube of censoring content at Washington's behest
Europe|News|World

Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention

Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention

August 02, 2024
Village of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention
News|Uncategorized|US

A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim

A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim

August 02, 2024
A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim
Business|Economy|Finance|News

No room for Russia to cut rates this year as inflation climbs, economy overheats: Reuters poll

Russia's central bank has no room to lower rates from 18% this year, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, with analysts forecasting inflation above the bank's 4% target in

August 02, 2024
No room for Russia to cut rates this year as inflation climbs, economy overheats: Reuters poll
Asia|Travel|World

How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides

With a steeply pitched tiled roof piercing misty green hills in southern India and a stream gushing through rocks

August 02, 2024
How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Science|Technology

CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake

CAPTCHAs are a key part of the arms race between AI deceivers and AI deception detectors. A computer scientist explains how they work.

August 02, 2024
CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake
Election|News|Political|US

Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong

A falsehood once used on Barack Obama – that he wasn’t eligible to be president – is being recycled to challenge the right of Kamala Harris to serve as president.

August 02, 2024
Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems

Al-Qaida propaganda indicates a shift toward low-tech, high-impact attacks that can be executed by lone actors to disrupt daily life and instill fear on a massive scale.

August 02, 2024
Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
Crime|Europe|News

Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings

Protesters attacked police and started fires in the northeast English city of Sunderland on Friday as violence spread to another northern city

August 02, 2024
Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings
Business|Economy|Health|News|Opinion|US

After the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes

There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion

August 02, 2024
After the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes
Health|News|US

After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes

There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion

August 02, 2024
After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes
Crime|Election|News

Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court

Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court

August 02, 2024
Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court
Crime|Europe|News|World

France demands release of citizen Vinatier held in Russia

France called on Friday for the immediate release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier by Russia as it welcomed Thursday's major prisoner exchange that resulted in the release 16

August 02, 2024
France demands release of citizen Vinatier held in Russia
MidEast|News|World

Israel summons Turkish envoy over half-mast salute for Hamas leader

Israel's foreign ministry summoned the deputy Turkish ambassador for a reprimand on Friday after Turkey's embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flag to half mast in response to the

August 02, 2024
Israel summons Turkish envoy over half-mast salute for Hamas leader
Environment|World

Hangzhou, Shanghai broil as extreme heat engulfs eastern China

Mega-cities on China's eastern coast are facing another spell of scorching heat as temperatures hovered around 40 Celsius (104

August 02, 2024
Hangzhou, Shanghai broil as extreme heat engulfs eastern China
Crime|Europe|News

A murderer goes free: Germany blanches at grim moral calculus

Relatives of the man murdered by a Russian hitman in a Berlin park have voiced disappointment at the killer's release, reflecting unease in Germany at the moral

August 02, 2024
A murderer goes free: Germany blanches at grim moral calculus
Health

Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet

Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet

August 02, 2024
Overwhelmed by heat? The culprit may be in your medicine cabinet
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him

Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him

August 02, 2024
Born with severe hearing loss in both ears and relying on lip-reading, this US Olympian is representing others like him
News|Science

Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them

Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them

August 02, 2024
Scientists have spotted unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the atmosphere. They are struggling to explain them
Asia|News|World

They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud

When deadly landslides struck hillside villages in southern India on Tuesday, many people ran toward higher ground and watched their homes get swept away by torrents of mud, floodwater and giant rolling boulders

August 02, 2024
They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy's kiss of a bandmate shut down a music festival in Malaysia

The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy's kiss of a bandmate on stage shut down a music festival last year in Malaysia

August 02, 2024
The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy's kiss of a bandmate shut down a music festival in Malaysia
World

Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid vows of revenge against Israel

Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in the Iranian capital Tehran,

August 02, 2024
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid vows of revenge against Israel
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region

August 02, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
MidEast|News|World

Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount

Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace and cancelling flights to Israel and Lebanon, as concerns grow over a possible conflict in the region after the

August 02, 2024
Airlines avoid some Mideast airspace, cancel Israel flights as tensions mount
MidEast|News|World

An Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy

An Australian investigation has found the Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people resulted from serious failures of defense procedures, mistaken identification, and bad decisions

August 02, 2024
An Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy
Election|News|US

House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount

House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount

August 02, 2024
House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount
MidEast|News|US

Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement
Arts|News|Science

Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death

Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death

August 02, 2024
Scientists reveal new details about ‘screaming’ Egyptian mummy’s life and death
News|Political|World

Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War

Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War

August 02, 2024
Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War
News|US

Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few Americans have high confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month’s attempt on Donald Trump’s life

August 02, 2024
Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds
Asia|Business|Economy

China's stuttering recovery darkens global corporate growth outlook

Global burger chains to car manufacturers are increasingly feeling the pinch from a faltering recovery in the world's No. 2 economy, China, and are strapping in for a bumpy

August 02, 2024
China's stuttering recovery darkens global corporate growth outlook
Asia|News|World

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week

August 02, 2024
Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia
News|US

Biden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks

U.S.

August 02, 2024
Biden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks
MidEast|World

For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning

More than 3,200 people were arrested on college campuses this spring during a wave of pro-Palestinian tent encampments protesting the war in Gaza

August 02, 2024
For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning
News|Political|US|World

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

August 02, 2024
Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation
Business|Economy|Technology

‘I’m really desperate now’: Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay

‘I’m really desperate now’: Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay

August 02, 2024
‘I’m really desperate now’: Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay
Business|News|Sports

Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict

Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict

August 02, 2024
Judge throws out the $4.7 billion NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict
Business|Technology|US

Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash

The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a 2022 crash involving a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in Utah sued the electric carmaker and the vehicle's driver

August 01, 2024
Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash
Crime|News|US

WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle

WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle

August 01, 2024
WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business

Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business

August 01, 2024
Former bookie embroiled in ex-Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal pleads guilty to running illegal sports betting business
Crime|News

Man who killed 1-month-old gets life, 30 years, State’s Attorney says

Man who killed 1-month-old gets life, 30 years, State’s Attorney says

August 01, 2024
Man who killed 1-month-old gets life, 30 years, State’s Attorney says
Crime

Investigation underway after mailbox explodes in neighborhood

Investigation underway after mailbox explodes in neighborhood

August 01, 2024
Investigation underway after mailbox explodes in neighborhood
Business|Economy|Food|News|US

Boar's Head hit with consumer lawsuit after deli meat recall over listeria concerns

Boar’s Head Provisions was hit with a proposed consumer class action lawsuit in New York federal court on Thursday, a day after it expanded its recall to more than

August 01, 2024
Boar's Head hit with consumer lawsuit after deli meat recall over listeria concerns
Election|US

Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris' race, whether Republicans want him to or not

Donald Trump’s rhetoric this week and his record on race indicate that divisive attacks on race may emerge as a core GOP argument before Election Day

August 01, 2024
Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris' race, whether Republicans want him to or not
Election|News|US

Panel recommends Trump ally Jeffrey Clark’s law license be suspended over his role in efforts to overturn 2020 election

Panel recommends Trump ally Jeffrey Clark’s law license be suspended over his role in efforts to overturn 2020 election

August 01, 2024
Panel recommends Trump ally Jeffrey Clark’s law license be suspended over his role in efforts to overturn 2020 election
Election|Finance|US

Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July

Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July

August 01, 2024
Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July
Crime|US

4 Las Vegas teens agree to plead guilty as juveniles in deadly beating of high school student

Four Las Vegas teenagers who are accused in the fatal beating of a high school classmate have agreed to plead guilty as juveniles to voluntary manslaughter in a deal that will keep them from being tried as adults

August 01, 2024
4 Las Vegas teens agree to plead guilty as juveniles in deadly beating of high school student
News|US

Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana

A slew of legislation passed by Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature earlier this year went into effect Thursday

August 01, 2024
Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana
Economy|News|US

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total

Republican former President Donald Trump’s campaign and its related affiliates say they raised $138.7 million last month

August 01, 2024
Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total
Crime|News|US

Court filings provide additional details of the US' first nitrogen gas execution

Court filings are providing new details of what happened in the nation's first execution using nitrogen gas

August 01, 2024
Court filings provide additional details of the US' first nitrogen gas execution
Health|News|US

Utah's top court refuses to revive abortion ban for now

Utah's highest court on Thursday refused to allow the enforcement of a near-total abortion ban while a lower court judge considers a challenge to the law by Planned

August 01, 2024
Utah's top court refuses to revive abortion ban for now
News|US

US court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers

August 01, 2024
US court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules
Crime|News|US

Man waiting for Uber in City of Cocoa stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested

Man waiting for Uber in City of Cocoa stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested

August 01, 2024
Man waiting for Uber in City of Cocoa stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested
News|US

Vance defends Trump over former president’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity

Vance defends Trump over former president’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity

August 01, 2024
Vance defends Trump over former president’s false claims about Harris’ racial identity
Election|News|US

JD Vance reacts to Trump's controversial remarks about Harris' racial identity

CNN's Steve Contorno speaks with Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance about the controversial comments former President Donald Trump made during a Black journalists convention about Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 01, 2024
JD Vance reacts to Trump's controversial remarks about Harris' racial identity
Election|News|US

Harris' reaction to Trump's combative Q&A with Black journalists draws laughter from crowd

Vice President Kamala Harris responds to President Donald Trump's combative tone during his interview with the National Association of Black Journalists and his false assertion that Harris “happened to turn Black” a few years ago.

August 01, 2024
Harris' reaction to Trump's combative Q&A with Black journalists draws laughter from crowd
Europe|US|World

Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history

The U.S. and Russia completed on Thursday their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released individuals in their custody as part of the exchange

August 01, 2024
Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history
News

Israel kills an Al Jazeera journalist and says, without evidence, he was a Hamas operative

The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday it had killed Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul in an airstrike in Gaza, saying he was a Hamas operative who had taken part in the

August 01, 2024
Israel kills an Al Jazeera journalist and says, without evidence, he was a Hamas operative
Crime|News|World

Parents face life imprisonment after son's fatal fall from window at the Independence Towers

Parents face life imprisonment after son's fatal fall from window at the Independence Towers

August 01, 2024
Parents face life imprisonment after son's fatal fall from window at the Independence Towers
Crime|News|US|Videos

Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules

The man accused of beheading his father in their suburban Philadelphia home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online is competent to stand trial, Judge Stephen Corr made the ruling Thursday after a five-hour hearing in which prosecutors and defense lawyers each presented expert witnesses

August 01, 2024
Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules
Africa|Crime|News|World

Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation

Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation

August 01, 2024
Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation
Election|Finance|US

Trump campaign raises $138.7 million in July

The presidential campaign of Donald Trump raised $138.7 million in July, providing a cash on hand total of $327 million at the end of the month in which the

August 01, 2024
Trump campaign raises $138.7 million in July
News|US|World

Putin welcomes Russians freed in prisoner swap as heroes loyal to the Motherland

President Vladimir Putin gave Russian nationals freed in an historic prisoner exchange with the West a hero's welcome on Thursday as they stepped off a plane in

August 01, 2024
Putin welcomes Russians freed in prisoner swap as heroes loyal to the Motherland
Business|Crime|News|US

Trump ally Clark should have law license suspended, panel finds

Attorney Jeffrey Clark, a senior U.S.

August 01, 2024
Trump ally Clark should have law license suspended, panel finds
News|US|Videos

Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River

Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River

August 01, 2024
Video shows Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River
News|Political|US|World

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

August 01, 2024
Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy
News|World

Israeli military says warning sirens sound in northern Israel

Warning sirens sounded in northern Israel, the Israeli military said on Thursday, amid heightened alert over the possibility of retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah following the

August 01, 2024
Israeli military says warning sirens sound in northern Israel
Crime|News|US

N.J. woman says father's remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years

N.J. woman says father's remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years

August 01, 2024
N.J. woman says father's remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump seeks recusal of hush money judge over daughter's work for Harris

Donald Trump's lawyers again asked the judge overseeing the former U.S. president's criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star to recuse

August 01, 2024
Trump seeks recusal of hush money judge over daughter's work for Harris
MidEast|News|World

Turkey's Erdogan declares Aug 2 day of national mourning over killing of Hamas chief

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday declared Friday, Aug 2, a day of national mourning over the killing of the head of Hamas' political bureau Ismail Haniyeh.

August 01, 2024
Turkey's Erdogan declares Aug 2 day of national mourning over killing of Hamas chief
US|World

Prisoner swap a legacy boost for Biden but critics see risks

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West in decades could help U.S.

August 01, 2024
Prisoner swap a legacy boost for Biden but critics see risks
MidEast|News|US|World

Netanyahu and Biden to hold call on Thursday, White House says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S.

August 01, 2024
Netanyahu and Biden to hold call on Thursday, White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Years ago, she thought ahead and bought sinkhole insurance. It saved the Clarksville homeowner nearly $400K.

Years ago, she thought ahead and bought sinkhole insurance. It saved the Clarksville homeowner nearly $400K.

August 01, 2024
Years ago, she thought ahead and bought sinkhole insurance. It saved the Clarksville homeowner nearly $400K.
US|World

Years of U.S. negotiations behind the Russia prisoner swap

The landmark prisoner swap agreed by Russia, the United States and several of its allies that brought home journalist Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul

August 01, 2024
Years of U.S. negotiations behind the Russia prisoner swap
Crime|News|US

Suspect in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting faces additional charges

Suspect in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting faces additional charges

August 01, 2024
Suspect in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting faces additional charges
Environment|Health|Science

Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae

Sea lions are stranding on a long stretch of California coast with signs of poisoning by a naturally occurring bloom of harmful algae

August 01, 2024
Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae
Election|News|US

A pro-Israel super PAC helped defeat one Squad member. Now it's going after another, Cori Bush

A pro-Israel super PAC that helped defeat one member of the congressional group called the Squad is pushing to oust another — Missouri's Cori Bush

August 01, 2024
A pro-Israel super PAC helped defeat one Squad member. Now it's going after another, Cori Bush
Crime|News|US

NY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case

NY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case

August 01, 2024
NY appeals court rejects Trump’s latest appeal of gag order in hush money case
Crime|MidEast|News

A woman is arrested in vandalism at museum officials' homes during pro-Palestinian protests

A woman has been arrested on hate crime charges in the vandalism of the homes of the Brooklyn Museum’s leaders during a wave of pro-Palestinian protests

August 01, 2024
A woman is arrested in vandalism at museum officials' homes during pro-Palestinian protests
News|World

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says

August 01, 2024
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran by bomb planted months before blast, source says
News|US|World

Who is being freed in major Russia-West prisoner swap?

Following are details of some of the people from the United States, Russia and several other countries being freed in a major prisoner exchange, as named by the United States.  U.S.

August 01, 2024
Who is being freed in major Russia-West prisoner swap?
News|Political|World

Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?

Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange

August 01, 2024
Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Why Trump wants the US government to have a 'national stockpile' of bitcoin

At a national bitcoin conference in Nashville, Donald Trump finally spelled out some of his crypto policy proposals including one hotly anticipated part of his plan -- building a strategic bitcoin reserve. CNN's Jon Sarlin explains what that is and why the crypto industry wants it.

August 01, 2024
Why Trump wants the US government to have a 'national stockpile' of bitcoin
Economy|Election|News|US

Trump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House

Trump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House

August 01, 2024
Trump’s net worth has plunged $900 million since Harris entered the race for the White House
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

London theater pauses play as abortion scene leaves audience feeling queasy

London theater pauses play as abortion scene leaves audience feeling queasy

August 01, 2024
London theater pauses play as abortion scene leaves audience feeling queasy
MidEast|News|World

At least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza, emergency services say

Israeli forces hit a school in Shejaia in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and wounding 29, Palestinian civil emergency services said, as fighting continued in various

August 01, 2024
At least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza, emergency services say
News|World

STORY REMOVED: US--United States-Russia-Prisoner Swap

Please disregard US--United States-Russia-Prisoner Swap, published at 11:46 a.m. ET on Aug. 1, 2024, and datelined in WASHINGTON

August 01, 2024
STORY REMOVED: US--United States-Russia-Prisoner Swap
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK PM Starmer condemns far-right for violence after Southport killings

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned far-right demonstrators after outbreaks of violence in London and elsewhere following the killing of three young girls in Southport,

August 01, 2024
UK PM Starmer condemns far-right for violence after Southport killings
News|US|World

Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcome

The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free

August 01, 2024
Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcome
Crime|Europe|News|World

Germany plays key role in prisoner swap with Russian assassin release

The German government played a key role in Thursday's prisoner swap between Moscow and the West with its release of Vadim Krasikov,

August 01, 2024
Germany plays key role in prisoner swap with Russian assassin release
Crime|News

Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

One prisoner has spent over 5½ years behind bars in Russia while other, higher-profile detainees were released ahead of him

August 01, 2024
Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
MidEast|News|World

Who are the top Hamas leaders and commanders now?

Israel said on Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the overall leader of Hamas and the architect of the Palestinian group's Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israeli soil, had been

August 01, 2024
Who are the top Hamas leaders and commanders now?
News|World

Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander

Lebanon's powerful Iran-backed group Hezbollah vowed on Thursday a "definite" response to Israel's killing of its top military commander, saying the strike had crossed red lines and

August 01, 2024
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Business

US FDIC sexual harassment prevention deficient, watchdog says

Efforts to prevent sexual harassment at the U.S.

August 01, 2024
US FDIC sexual harassment prevention deficient, watchdog says
Crime|News|US

Appeals court upholds Donald Trump's gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case

A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case

August 01, 2024
Appeals court upholds Donald Trump's gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case
Africa|News|World

At least three killed in Nigeria protests, witnesses say

At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied across the country against rising cost

August 01, 2024
At least three killed in Nigeria protests, witnesses say
Crime|News|US

Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case

A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order in his hush money criminal case, where the former U.S.

August 01, 2024
Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings

UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings

August 01, 2024
UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings
News|World

Evan Gershkovich, the Russia reporter who became the story

Evan Gershkovich landed what he told friends he regarded as a dream assignment in Moscow in 2022 - reporting for a famous newspaper on one of the world's

August 01, 2024
Evan Gershkovich, the Russia reporter who became the story
News|Opinion|US

Trump on Harris: 'I didn’t know she was Black'

Donald Trump responds to questions about Vice President Kamala Harris and accusations about her being a "DEI hire" at the annual convention for the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago.

August 01, 2024
Trump on Harris: 'I didn’t know she was Black'
Education|News|US

Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students blocked in 26 states

A new federal rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity that took effect on Thursday remained blocked in 26 states

August 01, 2024
Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students blocked in 26 states
Crime|News

Key Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall

Key Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall

August 01, 2024
Key Largo resident finds 1 kilo of cocaine along seawall
News|World

Israeli strike on Beirut shatters diplomatic understandings, sources say

Lebanon's Hezbollah did not clear its sensitive sites or evacuate top officials in Beirut's suburbs before this week's attack that

August 01, 2024
Israeli strike on Beirut shatters diplomatic understandings, sources say
News|World

Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges

An extensive east-west prisoner swap, involving 26 people, took place in Ankara on Thursday, the Turkish presidency said.

August 01, 2024
Major Russian and Soviet prisoner exchanges
Health|Lifestyle|Travel

This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents

This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents

August 01, 2024
This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents
Crime|News|US|World

Russia expected to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner swap

American citizens Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich are expected to be part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the United States. Whelan, an ex-US marine, was arrested in Moscow in 2018, subsequently charged with espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Evan Gershkovich, a journalist with the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2023 while on assignment, and also charged with espionage and sentenced to 16 years. The United States had designated both as wrongfully detained.

August 01, 2024
Russia expected to release Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner swap
Crime|Europe|News|World

Stephen Lawrence's body to return to UK three decades after racist murder

The body of Stephen Lawrence, a Black teenager killed in an unprovoked racist attack in London three decades ago, will be returned to Britain from Jamaica where he was originally

August 01, 2024
Stephen Lawrence's body to return to UK three decades after racist murder
News|US|World

Why CNN correspondent believes Putin agreed to prisoner swap

CNN's Matthew Chance explains why he believes President Vladimir Putin agreed to a massive prisoner swap that included Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

August 01, 2024
Why CNN correspondent believes Putin agreed to prisoner swap
News|Political|World

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

August 01, 2024
Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West
News|US|World

3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

Three newly freed Americans are back on U.S. soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

August 01, 2024
3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
Crime|US

Teen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is fatally shot near Atlanta

Authorities say the teenage brother of a U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot in his home by a Florida sheriff’s deputy in May was shot to death this week near Atlanta

August 01, 2024
Teen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is fatally shot near Atlanta
Africa|Health|News|World

Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur

The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine in at least one site in North Darfur, and have

August 01, 2024
Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur
News

Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say

Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October because of the war in Gaza and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner

August 01, 2024
Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Inside the dark world of dognapping

Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.

August 01, 2024
Inside the dark world of dognapping
Education|Opinion|Political

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

A political scientist describes a class he’s designed to help counter cynicism and distrust.

August 01, 2024
Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
News|US

Election 2024 Latest: Trump on defense after race comments and Vance's rough launch

Donald Trump falsely suggested Vice President Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as he appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago

August 01, 2024
Election 2024 Latest: Trump on defense after race comments and Vance's rough launch
Europe|News|World

Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing

Sitting in a spartan, third-class train carriage about to leave Pokrovsk's railway station in eastern Ukraine, Volodymyr Arkhipov reflected on the grinding

August 01, 2024
Fresh Russian advances in eastern Ukraine send locals fleeing
News|World

As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world?

More than 100 conflicts fester around the world

August 01, 2024
As conflicts far and wide shake the planet, can the Olympics unite the world?
Africa|Economy|News|World

Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria's economy. At least 2 killed

Security forces have fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria as thousands, mostly young people, poured onto the streets to rally against the country’s spiraling economy

August 01, 2024
Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria's economy. At least 2 killed
News|Sports|World

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits

Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds

August 01, 2024
Algeria boxer Imane Khelif wins first Olympic fight when opponent Angela Carini quits
MidEast|News|World

Mohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead

Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ shadowy longtime military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza, is said to be dead following an Israeli airstrike last month

August 01, 2024
Mohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead
Asia|Crime|News|World

Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead

Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the party as a “militant and terrorist” organization as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violence that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured

August 01, 2024
Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
Economy|News|US

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

August 01, 2024
Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program
Crime|News|US

Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed

Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed

August 01, 2024
Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed
Science

Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say

Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say

August 01, 2024
Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say
Asia|Business|Finance

China developer returns buyers' deposits for unfinished homes, local media says

A Chinese property developer is giving back homebuyers the deposit they paid for apartments in a project it was unable to finish as part of a housing return programme coordinated

August 01, 2024
China developer returns buyers' deposits for unfinished homes, local media says
MidEast|News|World

Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts?

The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on Thursday, its

August 01, 2024
Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts?
News|World

Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month

Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month

August 01, 2024
Israeli military says it killed Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza last month
Asia|Business

China securities official expected to lead Shenzhen stock exchange, say sources

China is expected to appoint a senior securities official to head its second-largest bourse, four sources said, filling a role that has been vacant for the unusually long period of seven

August 01, 2024
China securities official expected to lead Shenzhen stock exchange, say sources
MidEast|News|World

Elusive Hamas leader Deif masterminded Oct 7 attack on Israel

Hamas' military leader Mohammed Deif, one of the masterminds of the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel, was an elusive figure who had a long and secretive career in the

August 01, 2024
Elusive Hamas leader Deif masterminded Oct 7 attack on Israel
Environment|Health|News|Science|US

Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city

Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city

August 01, 2024
Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city
News|World

Stripping of jailed opposition lawmaker's status invalid, Turkey's top court rules

Parliament's decision to strip a jailed opposition lawmaker of his seat is "null and void", Turkey's Constitutional Court has ruled, prompting calls by his lawyer and the

August 01, 2024
Stripping of jailed opposition lawmaker's status invalid, Turkey's top court rules
MidEast|News|World

Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas' military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza

The Israeli military says it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July

August 01, 2024
Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas' military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza
News|World

Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says

The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on

August 01, 2024
Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says
MidEast|News|World

Iran, its proxies will meet to discuss retaliation against Israel, say sources

Top Iranian officials will meet the representatives of Iran's regional allies from Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Thursday to discuss

August 01, 2024
Iran, its proxies will meet to discuss retaliation against Israel, say sources
Asia|News|World

Rain, debris, leeches: India landslide survivors recall 'night of horrors'

Whenever it rains very heavily in the hills of Wayanad in southern India, many people stay awake, recalling a 2019 landslide that killed about 20 people.

August 01, 2024
Rain, debris, leeches: India landslide survivors recall 'night of horrors'
MidEast|News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for “all parties” in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that could plunge the region into further conflict

August 01, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says
Americas|Election|News|World

Election jolts course through markets as risk returns

Venezuela's contested election is the latest in a blockbuster year that will see nearly half the world head to the polls.

August 01, 2024
Election jolts course through markets as risk returns
News|US|World

Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour

With large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of America’s global role, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought this week to project an aura of calm normalcy as he traveled through Asia on his first overseas mission since President Joe Biden jolted the 2024 presidential race with his withdrawal

August 01, 2024
Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Hedge fund allocations to China hit five-year low

Global hedge funds have trimmed their exposure to Chinese equities to the lowest in five years while ramping up investment in Japan,

August 01, 2024
Hedge fund allocations to China hit five-year low
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role

One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed while countering a Russian barrage, killing the pilot

August 01, 2024
One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role
Asia|Environment|News|Science|World

China records hottest month in recent history

China had its hottest month in observed modern history in July, Chinese state media reported, mirroring record hot weather seen around the world last month.

August 01, 2024
China records hottest month in recent history
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures

Hezbollah’s leader warned that the militant group's conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase.”

August 01, 2024
Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures
Asia|News|World

Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki

Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki

August 01, 2024
Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Crime|News

Boy, 17, charged with murder of three young girls in Southport attack

Boy, 17, charged with murder of three young girls in Southport attack

August 01, 2024
Boy, 17, charged with murder of three young girls in Southport attack
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK PM to meet with police chiefs after second night of protests over Southport murders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet senior police leaders on Thursday, his office said, after a second night of clashes between protesters and police prompted by the

August 01, 2024
UK PM to meet with police chiefs after second night of protests over Southport murders
News|Opinion|Sports|World

China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming

China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming

August 01, 2024
China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming
MidEast|News|World

For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error

Two back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel

August 01, 2024
For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error
Asia|News|World

Malaysia PM outraged over removal of Facebook post on Haniyeh assassination

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after his Facebook post on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was removed,

August 01, 2024
Malaysia PM outraged over removal of Facebook post on Haniyeh assassination
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|US

Global factories struggled in July as demand waned, PMIs show

Manufacturers across the United States, Europe and Asia turned in a weak performance last month as factories grappled with tepid

August 01, 2024
Global factories struggled in July as demand waned, PMIs show
Election|News|US

Trump ramps up his defense of Vance after one of the rockiest VP rollouts in recent memory

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is in the rare position of having to defend someone else’s controversial comments

August 01, 2024
Trump ramps up his defense of Vance after one of the rockiest VP rollouts in recent memory
Asia|News|World

Indonesia president-elect Prabowo says seeks stronger ties with 'great friend' Russia

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto said his upcoming administration would maintain ties with "great friend" Russia after meeting President Vladimir Putin, adding that he

August 01, 2024
Indonesia president-elect Prabowo says seeks stronger ties with 'great friend' Russia
Asia|Business|Economy|News

China is capable, confident to hit 2024 growth target: state planner

China has the ability and confidence to achieve its full-year growth target of around 5% and will work to actively expand domestic demand, officials from the state planner said on

August 01, 2024
China is capable, confident to hit 2024 growth target: state planner
Asia|News|Political|World

Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown

Five years after Hong Kong's massive anti-government protests erupted, the lives of many young people who were jailed or arrested during Beijing’s political crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement remain in limbo

August 01, 2024
Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown
Crime|News|US

Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop

Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop

August 01, 2024
Louisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop
Crime|Health|News|US

Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says

Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says

August 01, 2024
Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says
Crime|News

Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home

Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home

August 01, 2024
Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home
Asia|Business|Economy|News

Chinese factories poised for 'cruel summer' as PMI surveys raise outlook risks

China's sluggish manufacturing sector is poised for a "cruel summer" with two sentiment surveys this week pointing to a new level of gloom among factory

August 01, 2024
Chinese factories poised for 'cruel summer' as PMI surveys raise outlook risks
MidEast|News|World

Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions

Australia has asked its citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately, saying there was a real risk that the tensions between Israel and militant group Hezbollah could escalate seriously

August 01, 2024
Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Americas|Asia|News|World

Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire

A Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait in what Ottawa called a commitment to an open Indo-Pacific, drawing a rebuke from China

August 01, 2024
Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

Vice President Kamala Harris says former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the “same old show” as she is emphasizing the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November

August 01, 2024
Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect
MidEast|News|World

Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday, Iran's state-run Press TV said.

July 31, 2024
Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh
Economy|Finance|MidEast

Oil slips over $1 as supply intact despite Middle East conflict fears

Oil prices settled more than $1 lower on Thursday as global supply seemed largely unaffected by worries of a wider Middle East crisis after the killing of a

July 31, 2024
Oil slips over $1 as supply intact despite Middle East conflict fears
Asia|News|World

China, India to speed up border talks, says Chinese foreign ministry

China and India will speed up negotiations around a disputed border and continue to maintain peace and tranquility in the areas, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on

July 31, 2024
China, India to speed up border talks, says Chinese foreign ministry
Europe|News|World

Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity

Ukraine's human rights commissioner demanded an explanation on Wednesday from Russian authorities over the death in captivity of a member of the Azov brigade who took part in the three-

July 31, 2024
Ukraine protests against death of Azov brigade member in Russian captivity
Americas|News|World

Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’

Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’

July 31, 2024
Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’
News|Opinion|US

Fact check: Trump’s lie that Harris ‘all of a sudden’ embraced a Black identity

Fact check: Trump’s lie that Harris ‘all of a sudden’ embraced a Black identity

July 31, 2024
Fact check: Trump’s lie that Harris ‘all of a sudden’ embraced a Black identity
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected as president and is working to devise a new negotiating strategy, a

July 31, 2024
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
Crime|News|Political|US|World

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

July 31, 2024
US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war

United Nations Security Council countries on Wednesday called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider Middle East conflict after the

July 31, 2024
UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war
News|World

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

July 31, 2024
Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Election|News|US

Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race

President Joe Biden is adjusting to a new reality 10 days after ending his reelection campaign

July 31, 2024
Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race
News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Kyiv does not want China to act as a mediator in its 29-month-old conflict with Russia but hoped Beijing would apply greater

July 31, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia
Crime|News|US

White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92

White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92

July 31, 2024
White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92
Americas|News|World

Venezuelan migrants in Mexico worry for their loved ones as political unrest roils their homeland

Living in makeshift camps in the heart of Mexico City, many Venezuelan migrants grow increasingly anxious for their friends and family back home

July 31, 2024
Venezuelan migrants in Mexico worry for their loved ones as political unrest roils their homeland
Crime|News|World

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty

The man accused of being the main plotter in al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has agreed to plead guilty

July 31, 2024
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11 attacks, agrees to plead guilty
Crime|Health|News|US

Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer

Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer

July 31, 2024
Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer
Crime|News|US

Pennsylvania county law enforcement officials say Secret Service is presenting a ‘misleading’ picture of Trump shooting scene

Pennsylvania county law enforcement officials say Secret Service is presenting a ‘misleading’ picture of Trump shooting scene

July 31, 2024
Pennsylvania county law enforcement officials say Secret Service is presenting a ‘misleading’ picture of Trump shooting scene
News|US|World

Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo

The man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices, held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have agreed

July 31, 2024
Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo
Crime|News|US

911 calls before Sonya Massey's shooting include 1 from her mother asking officers not to 'hurt her'

Records released by Illinois authorities show that two emergency response calls were made from the home of Sonya Massey in the days leading up to her death

July 31, 2024
911 calls before Sonya Massey's shooting include 1 from her mother asking officers not to 'hurt her'
News|Opinion|US

Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott

Former President Donald Trump's appearance before a conference of Black journalists, already a source of controversy before it even took place, was remarkably contentious — primarily due to Trump's reaction to sharp questioning from ABC News' Rachel Scott

July 31, 2024
Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott
MidEast|News|World

With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival

A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and could drag the US into direct confrontation with Tehran.

July 31, 2024
With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival
MidEast|News|World

US expresses concern over escalating Middle East conflict risk

The White House on Wednesday voiced concern about the increased risk of an escalation into a broader Middle East war after the assassination

July 31, 2024
US expresses concern over escalating Middle East conflict risk
MidEast|News|World

White House says reports of Hamas leader’s assassination in Iran ‘don’t help with the temperature going down’

White House says reports of Hamas leader’s assassination in Iran ‘don’t help with the temperature going down’

July 31, 2024
White House says reports of Hamas leader’s assassination in Iran ‘don’t help with the temperature going down’
MidEast|News|World

Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of central Istanbul late on Wednesday to protest the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

July 31, 2024
Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
News|US

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’

July 31, 2024
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris ‘happened to turn Black’
News|US

Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claims on Harris' race

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks former President Donald Trump's claims during his interview at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, including his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity.

July 31, 2024
Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claims on Harris' race
News|Opinion|US

Trump goes after Black journalists conference moderator

During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, President Donald Trump attacked one of the moderators, ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, and said he was invited under false pretenses. He added that he had "been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln."

July 31, 2024
Trump goes after Black journalists conference moderator
News|Travel|US|World

US urges citizens to not travel to Lebanon, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

The United States on Wednesday urged its citizens to not travel to Lebanon, citing rising tensions between Israel and the Lebanon-based

July 31, 2024
US urges citizens to not travel to Lebanon, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Crime|News|Opinion|US|World

By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities

A group of nearly 70 people allege they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania

July 31, 2024
By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities
Crime|Food|News

'I heard mommy, I didn't want ketchup': WNY mother finds blood on Burger King order in Getzville

'I heard mommy, I didn't want ketchup': WNY mother finds blood on Burger King order in Getzville

July 31, 2024
'I heard mommy, I didn't want ketchup': WNY mother finds blood on Burger King order in Getzville
Technology|US

Trump says he is against everyone having an electric car

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he was against everyone having an electric car despite the endorsement of billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of

July 31, 2024
Trump says he is against everyone having an electric car
News|World

What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations

A pair of assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders hours apart is threatening to set off a regional clash and upend already fragile talks toward ending the war in Gaza

July 31, 2024
What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations
Business|MidEast|News|Travel|US

US carriers Delta and United to suspend flights to Tel Aviv

U.S. legacy carriers United Airlines and Delta Air said on Wednesday they will suspend their flights to Tel Aviv, Israel due to security concerns.

July 31, 2024
US carriers Delta and United to suspend flights to Tel Aviv
Americas|Crime|News|World

After powerful kingpin's arrest, Mexicans fear violence may engulf Sinaloa

Scarred by the last bout of intra-cartel fighting, residents in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa are bracing themselves for violence amid fears

July 31, 2024
After powerful kingpin's arrest, Mexicans fear violence may engulf Sinaloa
Crime|News|US

'Real and present danger': Judge denies bond of University of Alabama student charged with rape

'Real and present danger': Judge denies bond of University of Alabama student charged with rape

July 31, 2024
'Real and present danger': Judge denies bond of University of Alabama student charged with rape
MidEast|News|Political|World

Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire

Israel’s suspected killing of Hamas’ political leader in the heart of Tehran points to an Israeli government ever more openly at odds with diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to calm the region

July 31, 2024
Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire
News|US

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago in an interview that quickly turned hostile

July 31, 2024
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
MidEast|News|World

Al-Jazeera says two of its journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Al-Jazeera says two of its reporters were killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza

July 31, 2024
Al-Jazeera says two of its journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Business|News|Technology

StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges

StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges

July 31, 2024
StubHub tricks people with ‘bait-and-switch’ pricing scheme, DC attorney general alleges
News|Technology|US

Tesla car that killed Seattle motorcyclist was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode, police say

A Tesla Model S car was in "Full Self-Driving" mode when it hit and killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in the Seattle area in April, police said, making it at

July 31, 2024
Tesla car that killed Seattle motorcyclist was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode, police say
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it

July 31, 2024
Parents sue Massachusetts school district, say eighth grader was racially bullied and nothing was done about it
MidEast|News|World

Hezbollah confirms top commander Fuad Shukr killed in strike

Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that senior military commander Fuad Shukr had been killed, more than 24 hours after an Israeli strike hit a building in the

July 31, 2024
Hezbollah confirms top commander Fuad Shukr killed in strike
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for revenge attacks

Israel will respond forcefully to any attack on it, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and of a senior

July 31, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for revenge attacks
MidEast|News|World

Hamas senior official says Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile

The missile that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh struck him "directly", Hamas deputy chief in Gaza Khalil Al-Hayya said on Wednesday, citing witnesses who had been with Haniyeh in

July 31, 2024
Hamas senior official says Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile
Crime|Election|News|Uncategorized|US

Colorado clerk who became hero to election conspiracists wanted to preserve data, lawyer says

A lawyer for former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters, a hero to election conspiracy theorists who is accused of orchestrating a breach of election security equipment, was trying to prevent voting information from being erased and didn't break any laws

July 31, 2024
Colorado clerk who became hero to election conspiracists wanted to preserve data, lawyer says
MidEast|News|World

UN says attacks in Beirut, Tehran are a dangerous escalation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes that attacks in Beirut and Tehran this week mark a "dangerous escalation" of the conflict in the Middle East, his spokesperson

July 31, 2024
UN says attacks in Beirut, Tehran are a dangerous escalation
Health|News|US

Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions

Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions

July 31, 2024
Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions
Europe|News|World

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP

According to U.S. and Ukrainian officials, Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes

July 31, 2024
Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, officials tell AP
MidEast|News|World

Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say

The body of Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr has been found in rubble in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut, two security sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

July 31, 2024
Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say
News|US

Federal judge says New Jersey's ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional

New Jersey’s ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state’s cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster

July 31, 2024
Federal judge says New Jersey's ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
News|US|World

Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, officials say

The first batch of long-awaited F-16 jets have arrived in Ukraine, Lithuania's foreign minister and a U.S. official said on Wednesday, an effort Kyiv has said will help rebuild its depleted

July 31, 2024
Ukraine receives first F-16 jets, officials say
News|US

Trump atty general faulted for 'chaotic' response to George Floyd protests

Former U.S.

July 31, 2024
Trump atty general faulted for 'chaotic' response to George Floyd protests
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader

Khaled Meshaal, tipped to be the new Hamas leader, became known around the world in 1997 after Israeli agents injected him with poison in a botched assassination

July 31, 2024
Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader
Europe|News|World

Pope visits Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ community

Pope Francis left the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon for a short trip to the Roman seaside neighborhood of Ostia, where he met a French Catholic nun known for decades of work

July 31, 2024
Pope visits Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ community
Environment|News|Science|Technology|Videos

Timelapse footage shows 'fire tornado' in California

Timelapse video captured by a group studying natural disasters shows a “fire tornado” forming as the Park Fire spreads in Butte County, California.

July 31, 2024
Timelapse footage shows 'fire tornado' in California
Europe|News|World

Russian court extends pre-trial custody of French national Vinatier until Sept. 5

A Russian court ruled on Wednesday to extend the pre-trial detention of French citizen Laurent Vinatier until Sept. 5, a Reuters witness reported.

July 31, 2024
Russian court extends pre-trial custody of French national Vinatier until Sept. 5
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine PM says Lukoil sanctions do not threaten Slovakia's energy security

Kyiv's sanctions prohibiting the transit of oil from Russian producer Lukoil do not pose a threat to Slovakia's energy security, Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday.

July 31, 2024
Ukraine PM says Lukoil sanctions do not threaten Slovakia's energy security
Education|Lifestyle|US

Federal protections of transgender students are in effect where courts haven't blocked them

New federal protections for transgender students at U.S. schools and colleges have launched, but not everywhere

July 31, 2024
Federal protections of transgender students are in effect where courts haven't blocked them
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian couple in Slovenia is sentenced to 19 months in prison for spying, released on time served

A Russian couple has been sentenced in the Slovenian capital to 19 months in prison each, after pleading guilty to spying charges

July 31, 2024
Russian couple in Slovenia is sentenced to 19 months in prison for spying, released on time served
Election|Opinion|Political|Sports|US

Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

July 31, 2024
Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president
MidEast|World

Hamas likely to absorb Haniyeh killing as Gaza wing fights on

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran strips Palestinian Islamist group Hamas of one of its sharpest political minds but will have no bearing on the

July 31, 2024
Hamas likely to absorb Haniyeh killing as Gaza wing fights on
Business|Finance|Technology

US Democrat Harris gets backing from more than 100 venture capitalists

More than 100 venture capitalists including entrepreneur Mark Cuban threw their support behind U.S.

July 31, 2024
US Democrat Harris gets backing from more than 100 venture capitalists
Crime|News

Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 children

Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media

July 31, 2024
Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 children
News|Technology

Russia fines Google, TikTok over banned content

Russia fined Alphabet's Google and TikTok on Wednesday for failing to comply with an order from communications regulator Roskomnadzor over banned content, the Moscow courts' press

July 31, 2024
Russia fines Google, TikTok over banned content
MidEast|News

Two strikes on militant leaders risk inflaming a Middle East on edge

The targeting of two senior militant leaders in two Middle Eastern capitals within hours of each other — with each strike blamed on Israel — risks rocking the region at a critical moment

July 31, 2024
Two strikes on militant leaders risk inflaming a Middle East on edge
News|Political|US|World

US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency

U.S. arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico during July have plummeted to a new low for Joe Biden’s presidency, raising prospects a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon

July 31, 2024
US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency
Asia|News|Sports|World

Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking

Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking

July 31, 2024
Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking
News|World

Ismail Haniyeh assassination heightens risk of broadening Mideast conflict

The conflict in the Middle East has entered a new phase in the wake of Israel's suspected assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s in Tehran and an

July 31, 2024
Ismail Haniyeh assassination heightens risk of broadening Mideast conflict
Crime|News

NRA legal judgment bans LaPierre but could signal the end of gun group’s fight with New York authorities

Reports first surfaced in 2019 that the former NRA leader had spent millions from the group’s coffers on his own personal needs and whims.

July 31, 2024
NRA legal judgment bans LaPierre but could signal the end of gun group’s fight with New York authorities
News|Opinion|US

Harris brings joy to the presidential campaign − and GOP mockery of ‘laughing Kamala’ is nothing new to Black women

Why are Republicans talking about Kamala Harris’ laugh? It’s the latest stage in a long history of marginalizing Black women.

July 31, 2024
Harris brings joy to the presidential campaign − and GOP mockery of ‘laughing Kamala’ is nothing new to Black women
News|World

The war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh's replacement. Here are the possible contenders

The militant Palestinian group Hamas has a history of swift and smooth replacement of fallen leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes

July 31, 2024
The war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh's replacement. Here are the possible contenders
Crime|News

Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to having indecent images of children

Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to having indecent images of children

July 31, 2024
Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to having indecent images of children
MidEast|News|World

Israelis buoyant after Hamas leader assassinated in Iran

Israel's government maintained a deliberate silence over the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran on Wednesday but for many Israelis, the killing

July 31, 2024
Israelis buoyant after Hamas leader assassinated in Iran
Health|News|World

WHO chief Tedros says polio detected in Gaza, appeals for action

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that polio had been detected in Gaza and warned that children in the war-ravaged enclave would soon be infected

July 31, 2024
WHO chief Tedros says polio detected in Gaza, appeals for action
MidEast|News|World

Gaza Palestinians fear no end to bloodshed after Haniyeh assassination

Hours after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, anxious residents in Israeli-besieged Gaza voiced fear that his death

July 31, 2024
Gaza Palestinians fear no end to bloodshed after Haniyeh assassination
Europe|News|World

Russian-UK dissident Kara-Murza disappears from jail in latest sign a prisoner swap with West may be close

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual Russian-British national jailed on treason charges for 25 years, has been moved from his prison

July 31, 2024
Russian-UK dissident Kara-Murza disappears from jail in latest sign a prisoner swap with West may be close
MidEast|News|World

Turkey will invite Palestinian president to address parliament, state media says

Turkey will invite Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the Turkish parliament in the coming days, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus was cited as saying by state-owned

July 31, 2024
Turkey will invite Palestinian president to address parliament, state media says
Election|News|Opinion

After an extraordinary run of political news, interest in the presidential election is perking up

News executives were worried for the first half of the year about consumers expressing relatively little interest in the coming election

July 31, 2024
After an extraordinary run of political news, interest in the presidential election is perking up
News|Technology|World

China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features

China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features

July 31, 2024
China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
News|US

The Latest: 2024 candidates tune their campaigns with less than 100 days to go

Donald Trump falsely questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance with the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile

July 31, 2024
The Latest: 2024 candidates tune their campaigns with less than 100 days to go
News|US|World

Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S.

July 31, 2024
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
Asia|Election|News|World

Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages

The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago extended a state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections

July 31, 2024
Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages
News|US

Blinken says US not involved in killing of Hamas leader

U.S.

July 31, 2024
Blinken says US not involved in killing of Hamas leader
News|US|World

China accuses US lawmaker McGovern of interference, imposes sanctions

China has imposed sanctions on U.S. lawmaker Jim McGovern on the grounds of interference in the country's affairs, freezing assets and barring him from conducting transactions in

July 31, 2024
China accuses US lawmaker McGovern of interference, imposes sanctions
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Gold climbs over 1% after Fed's Powell hints at early rate cut

Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that an interest rate cut could be on the table as

July 31, 2024
Gold climbs over 1% after Fed's Powell hints at early rate cut
Europe|News|World

Putin doubles signing bonuses for volunteers to fight in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled upfront payments for volunteers to fight in Ukraine on Wednesday, a move aimed at facilitating military recruitment but likely to create

July 31, 2024
Putin doubles signing bonuses for volunteers to fight in Ukraine
Economy|Finance|News|World

Zelenskiy signs law allowing Ukraine debt payment suspension

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a law allowing the government to suspend foreign debt payments until Oct. 1, paving the way for a moratorium to be called that would

July 31, 2024
Zelenskiy signs law allowing Ukraine debt payment suspension
News|US

'Is she Indian or Black?' Trump questions Harris' identity at Black journalists' convention

U.S.

July 31, 2024
'Is she Indian or Black?' Trump questions Harris' identity at Black journalists' convention
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto players ready wishlist for potential second Trump administration

When former U.S. president Donald Trump promised a bitcoin conference on Saturday that if reelected he would fire Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, a

July 31, 2024
Crypto players ready wishlist for potential second Trump administration
Health|News

Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl

Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl

July 31, 2024
Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl
News|Political|World

West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was killed in Iran on Wednesday,

July 31, 2024
West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel
News|Political|World

Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

The Russian military has begun a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s messaging intended to force the West to limit its support for Ukraine

July 31, 2024
Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
Celebrity|Crime|News

BBC shocked at 'abhorrent' conduct of former news presenter who had indecent images of children

The BBC says it is shocked at the “abhorrent” behavior of its former top news presenter Huw Edwards, who has admitted to accessing indecent images of children sent to him by a man via the WhatsApp messaging service

July 31, 2024
BBC shocked at 'abhorrent' conduct of former news presenter who had indecent images of children
Asia|Economy|Technology

Taiwan Q2 GDP tops forecasts on AI boom

Taiwan's trade-dependent economy grew more than expected in the second quarter thanks to stronger demand for new technology, such as artificial

July 31, 2024
Taiwan Q2 GDP tops forecasts on AI boom
News

Qatar and Egypt say assassinations damage Gaza truce chances

Qatar and Egypt, which have acted as mediators in faltering ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, suggested on Wednesday that the killing

July 31, 2024
Qatar and Egypt say assassinations damage Gaza truce chances
Crime|News

Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child pictures charges

Former British TV presenter Huw Edwards, the long-time face of the BBC's flagship news programme, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of making indecent

July 31, 2024
Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child pictures charges
News|Political|US

Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border

President Joe Biden is prodding Congress to do more to reduce the flow of fentanyl into the United States

July 31, 2024
Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border
Crime|News|US

Biden calls for bigger penalties, more controls to fight US fentanyl crisis

President Joe Biden called for larger penalties for drug smugglers and stricter controls on pill presses and importers on Wednesday as part of new steps to

July 31, 2024
Biden calls for bigger penalties, more controls to fight US fentanyl crisis
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Temu vendors protest over penalty policy

Hundreds of Chinese sellers on Temu have protested against what they call unbearably high penalties imposed by the firm, one of the merchants involved in the protest told Reuters,

July 31, 2024
China's Temu vendors protest over penalty policy
MidEast|News|World

What we know so far about the assassination of Hamas leader

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group and Tehran said.

July 31, 2024
What we know so far about the assassination of Hamas leader
Crime|Europe|News

UK charges 17-year-old boy with murder in Southport child killings

A 17-year-old boy appeared in an English court on Thursday charged with the murder of three young girls in a knife attack at a

July 31, 2024
UK charges 17-year-old boy with murder in Southport child killings
Education|Lifestyle|News

Florida’s Broward County school district suspends staffer whose transgender daughter played on a girls’ team

Florida’s Broward County school district suspends staffer whose transgender daughter played on a girls’ team

July 31, 2024
Florida’s Broward County school district suspends staffer whose transgender daughter played on a girls’ team
Food|Health

Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

July 31, 2024
Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
Business|News|Political|US

How Amy Coney Barrett broke away from Chief Justice Roberts on Trump immunity ruling

CNN's Joan Biskupic reports on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the Supreme Court's controversial Trump immunity ruling.

July 31, 2024
How Amy Coney Barrett broke away from Chief Justice Roberts on Trump immunity ruling
Crime|News

British police charge 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed 3 children

British police say they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed three children in Southport, northwest England

July 31, 2024
British police charge 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed 3 children
Asia|News|World

Indonesia's president-elect and defence minister visit Moscow, Russian news agencies report

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto is due to visit Russia on Wednesday, Russian state-run news agency TASS reported, citing the Indonesian embassy in Moscow.

July 31, 2024
Indonesia's president-elect and defence minister visit Moscow, Russian news agencies report
MidEast|News|World

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack

Ismail Haniyeh was the international face of Hamas, its top leader in exile who kept up the militant group’s ties with allies around the region

July 31, 2024
Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack
MidEast|News|World

Hamas leaders and operatives: assassinations and attempted assassinations

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran early on Wednesday, the Palestinian militant group said, drawing fears of wider escalation in a

July 31, 2024
Hamas leaders and operatives: assassinations and attempted assassinations
Europe|News|World

Asylum seekers stranded in Cyprus buffer zone fall foul of conflict

Asylum seekers have been stranded in a U.N. controlled buffer zone splitting Cyprus for weeks, caught up in the conflict which divides the

July 31, 2024
Asylum seekers stranded in Cyprus buffer zone fall foul of conflict
Asia|News|World

China's Xi calls for strong border defences ahead of PLA anniversary

China's President Xi Jinping has called for the building of strong border, sea and air defences to protect the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime interests, the

July 31, 2024
China's Xi calls for strong border defences ahead of PLA anniversary
News

Hezbollah confirms top commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb

Lebanon's Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that senior commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital, making him the

July 31, 2024
Hezbollah confirms top commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb
MidEast|News|World

UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment

The U.N. human rights office has issued a report saying Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks have faced waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks and other forms of torture and mistreatment

July 31, 2024
UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment
MidEast|Political

Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?

Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?

July 31, 2024
Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?
Crime|News

Violent scenes as far-right protesters ‘hijack’ vigil for 3 girls killed in Southport knife attack

Violent scenes as far-right protesters ‘hijack’ vigil for 3 girls killed in Southport knife attack

July 31, 2024
Violent scenes as far-right protesters ‘hijack’ vigil for 3 girls killed in Southport knife attack
MidEast|News|World

Israel used dogs, waterboarding on Palestinian detainees from Gaza, UN report says

Thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly removed from Gaza, sometimes from bomb shelters, and dragged into detention in Israel where some have been tortured and

July 31, 2024
Israel used dogs, waterboarding on Palestinian detainees from Gaza, UN report says
Europe|News|World

Russia vs Ukraine: the biggest war of the fake news era

In early April, some residents of Kharkiv received a series of chilling text messages from government officials telling them to flee the city before Russian

July 31, 2024
Russia vs Ukraine: the biggest war of the fake news era
MidEast|News|World

Russia calls for Middle East to step back from the brink of war

Russia on Wednesday condemned the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and called on all parties to refrain from steps that could tip the Middle East into a major war.

July 31, 2024
Russia calls for Middle East to step back from the brink of war
News|World

She became a mother after Islamic State captivity. A decade on, Yazidi community shuns her children

As the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State group's atrocities against Iraq's Yazidis approaches, a traumatized community is still in many ways convulsed by the legacy of the militants' onslaught

July 31, 2024
She became a mother after Islamic State captivity. A decade on, Yazidi community shuns her children
News|US|World

Austin says Middle East war not inevitable, seeks to 'take temperature down'

U.S.

July 31, 2024
Austin says Middle East war not inevitable, seeks to 'take temperature down'
Election|News|Political|US

Harris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance

Harris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance

July 31, 2024
Harris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance
Election|News|Opinion|US

Can Vice President Harris win over key voters in the crucial Michigan race?

CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports from Michigan, examining the evolving dynamics of the presidential race in the wake of Kamala Harris's nomination.

July 31, 2024
Can Vice President Harris win over key voters in the crucial Michigan race?
Election|News|US

Kari Lake wins GOP Senate primary in Arizona to take on Ruben Gallego in pivotal contest

Kari Lake wins GOP Senate primary in Arizona to take on Ruben Gallego in pivotal contest

July 31, 2024
Kari Lake wins GOP Senate primary in Arizona to take on Ruben Gallego in pivotal contest
Crime|MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Hamas political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase

Hamas political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase

July 31, 2024
Hamas political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase
News|Political|World

Analyst on how Hamas political leader's death could impact ceasefire negations

Bloomberg senior editor Bobby Ghosh joins CNN to discuss Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh's death in Iran.

July 31, 2024
Analyst on how Hamas political leader's death could impact ceasefire negations
MidEast|News|World

Reaction to killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran on Wednesday, the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said in separate statements.

July 31, 2024
Reaction to killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris is calibrating her policy pitch for going to battle with Trump

With less than 100 days until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris faces unique challenges in pitching her policy ideas to Americans

July 31, 2024
Harris is calibrating her policy pitch for going to battle with Trump
Election|Finance|News|US

Taiwan's top financial regulator Peng prepared for US election outcome

The chairman of Taiwan's top financial regulator said his agency has contingency plans for any possible outcome of the U.S. presidential election,

July 31, 2024
Taiwan's top financial regulator Peng prepared for US election outcome
Crime|News|US

Attorney says parents of ex-student accused in Texas school shooting bear responsibility for attack

An attorney representing victims’ families says the parents of a former Texas high school student accused of killing 10 people during a 2018 shooting on his campus bear responsibility for the attack

July 31, 2024
Attorney says parents of ex-student accused in Texas school shooting bear responsibility for attack
News|Political|US

About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll

Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been tepid about President Joe Biden

July 31, 2024
About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll
Asia|Business|News

China's Communist Party expels former CNPC chairman, state media says

China's ruling Communist Party has expelled Wang Yilin, former chairman and party secretary of state-owned China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), for discipline violations, state

July 31, 2024
China's Communist Party expels former CNPC chairman, state media says
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Tehran

July 31, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says
News|World

Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas

Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader who was killed in Iran, was the tough-talking face of the Palestinian group's international diplomacy as war

July 31, 2024
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas
Crime|News|US

Police search for suspect and motive after man killed in Philadelphia mosque parking lot while walking to prayer service

Police search for suspect and motive after man killed in Philadelphia mosque parking lot while walking to prayer service

July 31, 2024
Police search for suspect and motive after man killed in Philadelphia mosque parking lot while walking to prayer service
MidEast|News|World

Hamas' top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel "will exact a heavy price from any aggression against us on any front.”

July 31, 2024
Hamas' top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war
MidEast|News|Political|World

Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation, regional conflict

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran early on Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of

July 31, 2024
Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation, regional conflict
News|World

Myanmar's junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down

Saifur Rahman woke up to screams. In the darkness, the air reeked of fuel. Flames blazed in the distance. 

July 31, 2024
Myanmar's junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down
Economy|Finance|News

China to gradually implement consumption tax reform, minister says

China will gradually implement consumption tax reform through different items and standardise management of local governments' non-tax revenues, Vice Finance Minister Wang Dongwei

July 31, 2024
China to gradually implement consumption tax reform, minister says
Crime|News

Former youth center guard pleads guilty to charge related to teens' 2019 suicides

Former youth center guard pleads guilty to charge related to teens' 2019 suicides

July 31, 2024
Former youth center guard pleads guilty to charge related to teens' 2019 suicides
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China July non-manufacturing activity expands at slower pace

China's non-manufacturing activity expanded more slowly in July, an official factory survey showed on Wednesday, pointing to slowing domestic demand for services and reinforcing

July 31, 2024
China July non-manufacturing activity expands at slower pace
Asia|Business|Economy

China's weak factory PMI exposes pain points in export juggernaut

China's manufacturing activity slipped to a five-month nadir in July as factories grappled with falling new orders and low prices, an official survey showed on

July 31, 2024
China's weak factory PMI exposes pain points in export juggernaut
Election|News|US

Democrats to hold Aug. 1-5 virtual vote on Harris presidential pick

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention will hold an Aug. 1-5 virtual vote to formally pick Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for president in a Nov. 5

July 31, 2024
Democrats to hold Aug. 1-5 virtual vote on Harris presidential pick
Education|News|Sports

School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position

School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position

July 31, 2024
School board votes to suspend mother of transgender athlete for 10 days, demotes her from position
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s

Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s

July 31, 2024
Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s
Americas|Asia|News|World

China lodges protest with Japan over remarks at meeting with US

Beijing has expressed its displeasure to Tokyo over negative comments about China made during a meeting between Japan and the United States, China's foreign ministry said on

July 31, 2024
China lodges protest with Japan over remarks at meeting with US
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News

Oil gains nearly 3% on rising Mideast tension, falling US crude stockpiles

Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Wednesday as investors worried the conflict in the Middle East could widen after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran, and after a sharp

July 30, 2024
Oil gains nearly 3% on rising Mideast tension, falling US crude stockpiles
Crime|News|US

R. Kelly petitions US Supreme Court to overturn sex crimes convictions based on statute of limitations

R. Kelly petitions US Supreme Court to overturn sex crimes convictions based on statute of limitations

July 30, 2024
R. Kelly petitions US Supreme Court to overturn sex crimes convictions based on statute of limitations
Election|News|Political|US

Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say

Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say

July 30, 2024
Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say
News|World

Ukraine says it repelled one of Russia's largest drone attacks of war

Ukraine's air force said on Wednesday it repelled one of Russia's largest long-range drone attacks of the war overnight, shooting down all 89

July 30, 2024
Ukraine says it repelled one of Russia's largest drone attacks of war
News|Opinion|US

Vance praises a key leader behind Project 2025, a conservative effort Trump has disavowed

JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, has praised the vision of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts in the foreword of a forthcoming book

July 30, 2024
Vance praises a key leader behind Project 2025, a conservative effort Trump has disavowed
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Over 970 Native American children died at federal boarding schools

At least 973 Native American children died at Indian Boarding Schools from 1819 to 1969, according to a federal report that calls on the U.S. government to apologize for the

July 30, 2024
Over 970 Native American children died at federal boarding schools
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

China’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates rare scenes from Paris Olympics. But the internet is divided

China’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates rare scenes from Paris Olympics. But the internet is divided

July 30, 2024
China’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates rare scenes from Paris Olympics. But the internet is divided
Health|News|US

Kansas hospital sued for refusing emergency abortion

A Kansas woman on Tuesday sued the University of Kansas Health System for refusing to give her a medically necessary abortion in 2022, accusing the hospital of violating

July 30, 2024
Kansas hospital sued for refusing emergency abortion
US

Head of Project 2025 policy group steps down after Trump criticism

The director of a conservative policymaking group known as Project 2025, which has drawn criticism from Democrats for its hard-right proposals and has become a

July 30, 2024
Head of Project 2025 policy group steps down after Trump criticism
Election|News|US

Biden campaign adviser Anita Dunn to leave White House

Anita Dunn, a longtime adviser to President Joe Biden who oversaw communications strategy and helped steer his 2020 election campaign, is

July 30, 2024
Biden campaign adviser Anita Dunn to leave White House
Election|News|Technology|US

FACT FOCUS: Google autocomplete results around Trump lead to claims of election interference

A lack of Google autocomplete results about the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump is being held up on social media as evidence of election interference

July 30, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Google autocomplete results around Trump lead to claims of election interference
Election|News|US

Most Americans are tuning into political news after a month that rocked the 2024 campaign. Here’s what they’re hearing

Most Americans are tuning into political news after a month that rocked the 2024 campaign. Here’s what they’re hearing

July 30, 2024
Most Americans are tuning into political news after a month that rocked the 2024 campaign. Here’s what they’re hearing
News|US

Harris gaining ground on Trump in 6 of 7 swing states, Bloomberg poll shows

Democratic U.S.

July 30, 2024
Harris gaining ground on Trump in 6 of 7 swing states, Bloomberg poll shows
MidEast|News|World

Israel's targeted killings in Lebanon since Gaza war began

An Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital on Tuesday killed Fuad Shukr, identified by the Israeli military as Lebanese armed group Hezbollah's most senior

July 30, 2024
Israel's targeted killings in Lebanon since Gaza war began
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Political|Travel|US

Court holds up Biden administration rule on airline fees while the carriers sue to kill it

Consumer advocates are criticizing a court decision to hold up a Biden administration rule that requires airlines to more clearly disclose fees for baggage and changing a ticket

July 30, 2024
Court holds up Biden administration rule on airline fees while the carriers sue to kill it
Election|Political|US

Harris expected to announce her VP pick as early as Monday, sources say

Kamala Harris will announce her vice presidential pick as early as Monday before embarking on a multi-state battleground tour with her new running mate later in the week, two sources

July 30, 2024
Harris expected to announce her VP pick as early as Monday, sources say
News|US

Longtime Biden aide Anita Dunn departing the White House

Longtime Biden aide Anita Dunn departing the White House

July 30, 2024
Longtime Biden aide Anita Dunn departing the White House
News|Opinion|US

A speaking invitation to Donald Trump splits the most prominent American group for Black journalists

Donald Trump’s invitation to address the National Association of Black Journalists has sparked an intense debate within the organization and a flurry of arguments online

July 30, 2024
A speaking invitation to Donald Trump splits the most prominent American group for Black journalists
Crime|News|US

Investigators believe Trump shooter posted antisemitic and anti-immigration themes on YouTube

Investigators believe Trump shooter posted antisemitic and anti-immigration themes on YouTube

July 30, 2024
Investigators believe Trump shooter posted antisemitic and anti-immigration themes on YouTube
News|World

Reactions to Israeli strike on southern Beirut suburb

An Israeli airstrike targeted a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut's southern suburbs late on Tuesday in what the Israeli military said was retaliation for a cross-border rocket

July 30, 2024
Reactions to Israeli strike on southern Beirut suburb
News|World

Killing Hezbollah commander in Beirut was biggest loss for group since 2008

Fuad Shukr, the top Hezbollah commander killed by Israel on Tuesday, was a founding member of the Iran-backed group who helped oversee its expansion from a shadowy Lebanese civil

July 30, 2024
Killing Hezbollah commander in Beirut was biggest loss for group since 2008
News

With the funeral behind them, family of the firefighter killed at the Trump rally begins grieving

The funeral is over

July 30, 2024
With the funeral behind them, family of the firefighter killed at the Trump rally begins grieving
Business|Finance|News|Technology

China's BYD explores Canadian auto market entry -regulatory filing

Chinese EV maker BYD, is looking to enter the Canadian automotive market, according to a regulatory document filed earlier this month, even as Canadian officials consider imposing tariffs

July 30, 2024
China's BYD explores Canadian auto market entry -regulatory filing
Election|News|US

Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris

Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris

July 30, 2024
Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris
Crime|News|US

Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the Trump assassination attempt and Secret Service failure

Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the Trump assassination attempt and Secret Service failure

July 30, 2024
Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the Trump assassination attempt and Secret Service failure
Crime|Lifestyle

Churches targeted with hate speech, Pride flags stolen and replaced

Churches targeted with hate speech, Pride flags stolen and replaced

July 30, 2024
Churches targeted with hate speech, Pride flags stolen and replaced
News|Opinion|Political|US

Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump

Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump

July 30, 2024
Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump
Election|News|US

Project 2025 shakes up leadership after criticism from Democrats and Trump, but says work goes on

The director of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for a complete overhaul of the federal government has stepped down after blowback from Donald Trump’s campaign, which has tried to disavow the program created by many of the former president’s allies and former aides

July 30, 2024
Project 2025 shakes up leadership after criticism from Democrats and Trump, but says work goes on
Crime|Election|News|US

Exclusive: Quavo to speak at Harris rally in Atlanta, endorsing VP and raising awareness for gun violence prevention

Exclusive: Quavo to speak at Harris rally in Atlanta, endorsing VP and raising awareness for gun violence prevention

July 30, 2024
Exclusive: Quavo to speak at Harris rally in Atlanta, endorsing VP and raising awareness for gun violence prevention
Crime|News|US

Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning

Advocates for Texas prisoners are asking a federal judge to declare the state's lack of air conditioning in most facilities as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment

July 30, 2024
Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning
Election|News|Political|US

Harris holds onto 1 point lead over Trump in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris held a marginal one-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, closing the gap

July 30, 2024
Harris holds onto 1 point lead over Trump in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll
World

More than 80 patients evacuated from Gaza in biggest operation of war, WHO says

At least 85 sick and severely injured Palestinians from Gaza, including 35 children, were evacuated to Abu Dhabi for specialized care, the director general of the World Health

July 30, 2024
More than 80 patients evacuated from Gaza in biggest operation of war, WHO says
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools

A federal investigation has found that at least 973 Native American children perished in the U.S. government’s abusive boarding school system over a 150-year period

July 30, 2024
Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools
Americas|News|World

Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest

Anti-government activists across Venezuela are toppling giant statues of Hugo Chávez to express their anger over the alleged stealing of elections by the late president’s handpicked successor, Nicolás Maduro

July 30, 2024
Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest
Crime|News|World

Russian dissidents disappear from prison in sign a prisoner swap with the West may be close

A number of Russian dissidents and people convicted for their opposition to Moscow's war in Ukraine have disappeared from Russian prisons in recent days, in what

July 30, 2024
Russian dissidents disappear from prison in sign a prisoner swap with the West may be close
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

5 ways the 2024 race has changed with Harris replacing Biden on the Democratic ticket

Much has changed about the 2024 presidential election in the United States over the last month

July 30, 2024
5 ways the 2024 race has changed with Harris replacing Biden on the Democratic ticket
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack

Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack

July 30, 2024
Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack
MidEast|News|Videos|World

CNN obtained video shows moment deadly rocket struck Golan Heights

A new video obtained by CNN shows the moment a rocket struck a football pitch in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children. CNN’s Alex Marquardt reports. 

July 30, 2024
CNN obtained video shows moment deadly rocket struck Golan Heights
MidEast|News|World

US to pursue diplomacy to avoid escalation of Israel-Hezbollah conflict

The U.S. will continue pursuing diplomacy to avert an escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, the State Department said on Tuesday.

July 30, 2024
US to pursue diplomacy to avoid escalation of Israel-Hezbollah conflict
News|US

Donald Trump says Kamala Harris, who's married to a Jewish man, 'doesn't like Jewish people'

Former President Donald Trump claims Vice President Kamala Harris “doesn’t like Jewish people” even though she's married to a Jewish man

July 30, 2024
Donald Trump says Kamala Harris, who's married to a Jewish man, 'doesn't like Jewish people'
Crime|News|US

Police recruit who lost both legs in 'barbaric hazing ritual' sues Denver, paramedics and officers

A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after repeatedly collapsing and losing consciousness during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing the city, officers and paramedics

July 30, 2024
Police recruit who lost both legs in 'barbaric hazing ritual' sues Denver, paramedics and officers
News|US

Top US diplomat expects more Indian engagement with Ukraine

U.S.

July 30, 2024
Top US diplomat expects more Indian engagement with Ukraine
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah confirms a top commander was killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has confirmed that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in Beirut on Tuesday

July 30, 2024
Hezbollah confirms a top commander was killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Europe|News|World

Russia creeps toward key eastern Ukrainian supply city

Russia creeps toward key eastern Ukrainian supply city

July 30, 2024
Russia creeps toward key eastern Ukrainian supply city
News|World

‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws

‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws

July 30, 2024
‘The destruction is massive’: Khan Younis residents return to rubble after Israeli military withdraws
Business|News|US|World

Hearing about deadly Titanic submersible implosion to take place in September

The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster in September as it continues its investigation into the implosion of the vessel

July 30, 2024
Hearing about deadly Titanic submersible implosion to take place in September
News|World

Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut

The Israeli military said it carried out a targeted strike in Beirut on Tuesday against the Hezbollah commander it said was responsible for a strike in the Golan Heights

July 30, 2024
Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
Crime|News|US|World

US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him

The Army has stopped paying wages and allowances to a U.S. soldier sentenced last month to nearly four years in a Russian penal colony and may

July 30, 2024
US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him
Europe|News|World

Belarus' authoritarian president pardons German man sentenced to death on terrorism charges

Belarus’ authoritarian leader has granted pardon to a German citizen who has been sentenced to death on terrorism charges

July 30, 2024
Belarus' authoritarian president pardons German man sentenced to death on terrorism charges
News|Political|US

Harris would adhere to Biden's vow against middle-class US tax hikes, Yellen says

Vice President Kamala Harris would adhere to President Joe Biden's vow not to raise taxes on middle-income taxpayers and has helped to determine the Biden-Harris'

July 30, 2024
Harris would adhere to Biden's vow against middle-class US tax hikes, Yellen says
Health|News|Opinion|US

Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows

Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows

July 30, 2024
Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows
News|US|World

Kremlin declines to comment on possible prisoner swap involving WSJ reporter Gershkovich

The Kremlin declined to comment on Tuesday on the possibility of a prisoner swap involving Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

July 30, 2024
Kremlin declines to comment on possible prisoner swap involving WSJ reporter Gershkovich
Health|News|US

Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests

Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests

July 30, 2024
Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
Health

More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods

A growing number of women say they’ve tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things like taking herbs, drinking alcohol or even hitting themselves in the belly, a new study suggests

July 30, 2024
More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods
Election|MidEast|News|World

Iranian president sworn in with chants of 'Death to America, Israel'

Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in on Tuesday, after winning an election earlier this month by promising to improve ties with the world and ease restrictions on

July 30, 2024
Iranian president sworn in with chants of 'Death to America, Israel'
Economy|News|World

Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions

Iran has sworn in the country's new president, a reformist politician and heart surgeon who pledged to keep trying to remove economic sanctions imposed by the West over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program

July 30, 2024
Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions
News|US

US must do more to counter China's actions, No. 2 diplomat says

U.S.

July 30, 2024
US must do more to counter China's actions, No. 2 diplomat says
News|World

Destruction of Gaza water wells deepens Palestinian misery

Israel's military blew up more than 30 water wells in Gaza this month, a municipality official and residents said, adding to the trauma of airstrikes that have turned

July 30, 2024
Destruction of Gaza water wells deepens Palestinian misery
News|Sports|World

Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war

As Israeli and Palestinian judoists hit the tatami mats at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, the war raging in their homeland was at the front of their minds.

July 30, 2024
Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war
Election|News|US

Harris to hold Philadelphia rally with vice president pick Tuesday

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold her first rally with her new vice presidential nominee on Tuesday Aug. 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launching

July 30, 2024
Harris to hold Philadelphia rally with vice president pick Tuesday
Asia|News|Sports

Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition

Another Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently

July 30, 2024
Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
Americas|News|World

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election and blamed authorities for a “complete lack of transparency” in declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner without providing any individual polling tallies

July 30, 2024
Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency
Economy|News|US|World

US issues sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program facilitators

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on five individuals and seven entities that the Treasury Department said were facilitators for Iran's missile and drones program.

July 30, 2024
US issues sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program facilitators
MidEast|News|World

Hezbollah rejects calls to avoid answering anticipated Israeli attack

Hezbollah has rejected calls from international envoys to avoid responding to an anticipated Israeli attack in retaliation for a deadly rocket strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan

July 30, 2024
Hezbollah rejects calls to avoid answering anticipated Israeli attack
Europe|US

A US man was taken in by nuns as a baby. After a DNA test, he now has an Irish passport

A US man was taken in by nuns as a baby. After a DNA test, he now has an Irish passport

July 30, 2024
A US man was taken in by nuns as a baby. After a DNA test, he now has an Irish passport
Arts|News|World

Displaced musicians from Gaza strive to rebuild their lives in Egypt

Palestinian musician Raouf Belbeisi had dreamt from a young age of creating a vibrant cultural hub in the Gaza Strip, but five months after he opened a cafe in Gaza

July 30, 2024
Displaced musicians from Gaza strive to rebuild their lives in Egypt
Business|Finance|News|Technology

Trump’s remarks at Bitcoin event were delayed due to security concern, Secret Service says

Trump’s remarks at Bitcoin event were delayed due to security concern, Secret Service says

July 30, 2024
Trump’s remarks at Bitcoin event were delayed due to security concern, Secret Service says
Crime|Europe|News|World

A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknown

A lawyer for Ilya Yashin says the prominent Kremlin critic has been moved to an unknown destination from his prison where he was serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine

July 30, 2024
A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknown
News|US

US Secret Service chief blames Trump security lapse on local police

The U.S.

July 30, 2024
US Secret Service chief blames Trump security lapse on local police
Europe|News|Sports

French officials investigating antisemitism at Olympic soccer match

French officials investigating antisemitism at Olympic soccer match

July 30, 2024
French officials investigating antisemitism at Olympic soccer match
News|US|World

William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died

William Calley Jr., the only U.S. soldier convicted in the My Lai massacre in Vietnam, has died

July 30, 2024
William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died
Europe|Health|News|World

Man dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain

Man dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain

July 30, 2024
Man dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain
Election|US|Videos

Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released new television advertisements on Tuesday as part of a multimillion dollar battle to gain the upper hand in this year’s reshaped campaign

July 30, 2024
Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris launches $50 million ad blitz in US presidential race

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris launched a $50 million advertising blitz on Tuesday, capitalizing on the momentum of a fledgling campaign against Republican

July 30, 2024
Kamala Harris launches $50 million ad blitz in US presidential race
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

No known motive in fatal stabbing rampage at children's dance class

Three children have been killed and nine injured in a knife rampage during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in a town in northern England. Police arrested a teenage suspect. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz reports

July 30, 2024
No known motive in fatal stabbing rampage at children's dance class
Crime|News

A third girl has died in the UK after one of the worst attacks on children in decades. Here’s what to know

A third girl has died in the UK after one of the worst attacks on children in decades. Here’s what to know

July 30, 2024
A third girl has died in the UK after one of the worst attacks on children in decades. Here’s what to know
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Deadly strike in the Golan Heights risks opening new front in long-disputed territory

12 children were killed in a strike on the small town of Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israel has blamed Hezbollah, but the Lebanese militant group denies responsibility.

July 30, 2024
Deadly strike in the Golan Heights risks opening new front in long-disputed territory
Asia|Election|News

Flawed research into election fraud can undermine democracy and intensify polarization

An academic’s claims of irregularities at the ballot box created a media buzz in South Korea. The reality, however, suggested data was misinterpreted.

July 30, 2024
Flawed research into election fraud can undermine democracy and intensify polarization
Crime|Europe|News|World

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group

July 30, 2024
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group
Election|Finance|News|US|Videos

'White dudes' raise over $4 million for Kamala Harris, discuss women's rights

A star-studded live video call urging white men to vote for Kamala Harris raised about $4 million on Monday night for the U.S.

July 30, 2024
'White dudes' raise over $4 million for Kamala Harris, discuss women's rights
News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel says it killed one of Hezbollah's commanders in Beirut strike

Israel has struck the Lebanese capital of Beirut and says it killed the militant commander allegedly behind a rocket strike that killed 12 youths

July 30, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel says it killed one of Hezbollah's commanders in Beirut strike
News|US

Minnesota Spice: Gov. Tim Walz, a Harris VP contender, delights Democrats with MAGA mockery

Minnesota Spice: Gov. Tim Walz, a Harris VP contender, delights Democrats with MAGA mockery

July 30, 2024
Minnesota Spice: Gov. Tim Walz, a Harris VP contender, delights Democrats with MAGA mockery
News|World

Polio cases 'very likely' in Gaza population, WHO says

It is very likely that polio has infected people in the Gaza Strip, in what would be a setback for global efforts to eradicate the disease, a World Health Organization spokesperson

July 30, 2024
Polio cases 'very likely' in Gaza population, WHO says
Crime|News

Radical UK Islamist preacher Choudary jailed for life for terrorism offences

British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary, whose followers have been linked to numerous plots around the world, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday for

July 30, 2024
Radical UK Islamist preacher Choudary jailed for life for terrorism offences
MidEast|News|World

Turkey says it killed 13 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq

Turkish forces targeted Kurdish militants in northern Iraq with air strikes, killing 13 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), the defence ministry said on Tuesday

July 30, 2024
Turkey says it killed 13 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq
Europe|News|Sports|World

Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics

The head of Ukraine’s Olympic delegation touted the limited numbers of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics — who must compete as neutrals — as war between the two countries grinds on for a third year

July 30, 2024
Ukraine's Olympic chief celebrates limited Russian presence at Paris Olympics
Americas|US|World

Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S.

July 30, 2024
Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies
News|World

Another Israeli soldier indicted over abuse allegations

The Israeli military issued an indictment on Tuesday against a reservist soldier accused of severe abuse of Palestinian prisoners, in a case that followed a

July 30, 2024
Another Israeli soldier indicted over abuse allegations
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners

An Israeli military court is holding a hearing for nine soldiers detained for questioning over alleged abuse of a Palestinian at a shadowy facility where Israel has held prisoners from Gaza during the war

July 30, 2024
Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners
Business|Fashion and Beauty

Lululemon pulls new leggings line that gives customers ‘long butt’

Lululemon pulls new leggings line that gives customers ‘long butt’

July 30, 2024
Lululemon pulls new leggings line that gives customers ‘long butt’
Election|News|Opinion|US

‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states

‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states

July 30, 2024
‘Wild west of election work’: How certification fights are already cropping up in battleground states
Business|Economy|Election|US

In Harris, business leaders tired of Biden see a potential friend

In Harris, business leaders tired of Biden see a potential friend

July 30, 2024
In Harris, business leaders tired of Biden see a potential friend
Africa|News|World

African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest

African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest

July 30, 2024
African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest
Americas|Election|News|World

China's Xi congratulates Venezuela's Maduro on reelection

China's President Xi Jinping has congratulated Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on his presidential reelection, state media said on Tuesday, in contrast to doubt and criticism

July 30, 2024
China's Xi congratulates Venezuela's Maduro on reelection
Asia|News|World

Kyiv hails dialogue with Beijing, hints at potential Zelenskiy-Xi meeting

Ukraine has invited China's foreign minister to visit amid growing dialogue that could eventually lead to a meeting between the two countries' leaders, Kyiv's foreign

July 30, 2024
Kyiv hails dialogue with Beijing, hints at potential Zelenskiy-Xi meeting
Crime|Europe|News|World

Violent crowd clashes with UK police after young girls killed

A large crowd of anti-Muslim protesters clashed with police on Tuesday in a northern English town where three girls were stabbed to death and five

July 30, 2024
Violent crowd clashes with UK police after young girls killed
Election|News|Political|US|World

Kremlin rejects 'absurd' US accusations of election meddling

The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed as absurd U.S. intelligence assertions that Russia is seeking to meddle in the presidential election and said

July 30, 2024
Kremlin rejects 'absurd' US accusations of election meddling
Americas|Election|News|World

Kremlin says Venezuelan opposition should accept defeat and congratulate Maduro on election win

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the political opposition in Venezuela should accept what Moscow called its defeat and congratulate incumbent Nicolas Maduro on his election win.

July 30, 2024
Kremlin says Venezuelan opposition should accept defeat and congratulate Maduro on election win
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

Leidos lifts 2024 profit target as global conflicts fuel weapons demand

Defense contractor Leidos raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, banking on strong worldwide weapons demand and increased defense spending amid growing geopolitical tensions.

July 30, 2024
Leidos lifts 2024 profit target as global conflicts fuel weapons demand
News|World

Israeli forces quit east Khan Younis, Palestinians recover dozens of bodies

Thousands of Palestinians returned to their homes in the ruins of Gaza's main southern city Khan Younis on Tuesday,

July 30, 2024
Israeli forces quit east Khan Younis, Palestinians recover dozens of bodies
Africa|News|World

Rain and floods add to misery of Sudanese displaced by war

Thousands of people are stranded on the streets of the eastern Sudanese city of Kassala as a deluge of rain compounds the suffering of more than a million Sudanese who sought refuge

July 30, 2024
Rain and floods add to misery of Sudanese displaced by war
Americas|News|US

Republicans call Harris a failed border czar. The facts tell a different story

By Ted Hesson, Mica Rosenberg and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON -Vice President Kamala Harris, tasked to deal with the root causes of migration from Central America as illegal border crossings were rising

July 30, 2024
Republicans call Harris a failed border czar. The facts tell a different story
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?

July 30, 2024
Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?
News|World

Israel claims to kill Hezbollah senior commander in Beirut strike

Israel's military claimed it killed Hezbollah's most senior commander in an airstrike on Beirut on Tuesday, in retaliation for a cross-border

July 30, 2024
Israel claims to kill Hezbollah senior commander in Beirut strike
Business|Economy|Political

China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy

China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party's strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and weeding out unproductive companies to promote “survival of the fittest.”

July 30, 2024
China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
Crime|News|Opinion|US

‘We failed Sonya,’ Illinois sheriff says about fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey

‘We failed Sonya,’ Illinois sheriff says about fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey

July 30, 2024
‘We failed Sonya,’ Illinois sheriff says about fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey
Business|Europe|MidEast|News|Travel

More airlines cancel Beirut flights amid escalation

Greece's Aegean Airlines and Germany's Condor cancelled flights to Beirut on Tuesday, the latest airlines to suspend services to the Lebanese capital in recent days as tensions escalate

July 30, 2024
More airlines cancel Beirut flights amid escalation
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China securities regulator promotes law enforcement chief to vice chair

China's securities regulator on Tuesday promoted its head of law enforcement to the role of vice chairman, underscoring Beijing's determination to tighten

July 30, 2024
China securities regulator promotes law enforcement chief to vice chair
News|US

Kamala Harris draws crowds in Georgia with Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo

U.S.

July 30, 2024
Kamala Harris draws crowds in Georgia with Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo
Political|World

U.S. Defense Sec says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin does not believe that a fight between Israel and Hezbollah is inevitable, and said Washington would like to see things resolved in a

July 30, 2024
U.S. Defense Sec says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable
News|Political|US

Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court

Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court

July 30, 2024
Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court
Asia|News|World

India searches for survivors after landslides kill more than 150 in Kerala

India searches for survivors after landslides kill more than 150 in Kerala

July 30, 2024
India searches for survivors after landslides kill more than 150 in Kerala
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Chinese leaders pledge to tilt stimulus towards consumers

Chinese leaders signalled on Tuesday that the stimulus measures needed to reach this year's economic growth target will be directed at consumers,

July 30, 2024
Chinese leaders pledge to tilt stimulus towards consumers
Food|News|Travel|World

How two Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate

A pair of Syrians have created a community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors of a homeland torn by civil war

July 30, 2024
How two Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms in China

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to China to boost co-operation with the world's second-largest economy and reset trade ties, she said on Tuesday, during a

July 30, 2024
Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms in China
Asia|News|World

Taiwan president warns on China, highlights defence self-reliance

China's threat to any individual country is a threat to the world, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, adding that the island will continue

July 30, 2024
Taiwan president warns on China, highlights defence self-reliance
Asia|News|World

Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths

Taiwan reached an agreement with China on Tuesday over the deaths of two Chinese fishermen in a maritime incident following months of negotiations, a move that could tone down

July 30, 2024
Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths
Asia|News|World

China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22

Chinese state media say torrential rains have left seven people dead and three others missing in the country's southeast, raising the death toll from a tropical storm to 22

July 30, 2024
China reports 7 more deaths from torrential rains brought by tropical storm, raising toll to 22
Africa|Opinion|World

Surviving Rwanda: God, remembrance and reconciliation on the genocide’s 30th anniversary

Pascal Kanyemera has no doubts: Back in 1994, when he survived the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, God had his back

July 30, 2024
Surviving Rwanda: God, remembrance and reconciliation on the genocide’s 30th anniversary
Economy|Europe|News|World

Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?

In a blunt signal to discourage the West from increasing military support for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin says Russia could revise its nuclear doctrine regarding the use of its atomic arsenal

July 30, 2024
Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?
News|Opinion|Political|US

At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to 'say it to my face' and show up for their debate

Vice President Kamala Harris told a cheering, boisterous, packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday that the next 98 days will be a fight, but they’ll win come November

July 30, 2024
At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to 'say it to my face' and show up for their debate
Crime|News|US|World

US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war

Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians rose by about 70% in the U.S. in the first half of 2024 amid heightened Islamophobia due to

July 30, 2024
US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war
Crime|News|US

The top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure

The prosecutor elected in George Floyd’s county after his murder is facing fierce backlash not even halfway into her term

July 30, 2024
The top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure
Crime|News|US

Acting Secret Service director says he's 'ashamed' after the Trump assassination attempt

The Secret Service’s acting director has told lawmakers he considered it indefensible that the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was unsecured

July 30, 2024
Acting Secret Service director says he's 'ashamed' after the Trump assassination attempt
Election|Opinion|Political

Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are increasingly branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen_ JD Vance, as “weird.”

July 30, 2024
Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Political|World

China's 'new productive forces' need government, market efforts: vice premier

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng stressed the need for a well-coordinated government and efficient market to develop the country's "new productive forces", state media said on

July 30, 2024
China's 'new productive forces' need government, market efforts: vice premier
Crime|News|Political|US

‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt

‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt

July 30, 2024
‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt
Crime|News|US|World

US soldier Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dies at 80

William Calley, who during the Vietnam War led his U.S.

July 30, 2024
US soldier Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dies at 80
Election|US

Trump to attend National Association of Black Journalists convention

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign on Monday said he would attend a question-and-answer session at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention

July 30, 2024
Trump to attend National Association of Black Journalists convention
Asia|News|World

Landslides after heavy rain in India's Kerala kill 106, many still trapped

Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India's Kerala on Tuesday, killing at least 106 people while

July 30, 2024
Landslides after heavy rain in India's Kerala kill 106, many still trapped
Asia|Australia|News|World

Australian foreign minister condemns Russia-North Korea ties after DMZ visit

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that a security pact signed by Russia and North Korea was destabilising the region, adding that North

July 30, 2024
Australian foreign minister condemns Russia-North Korea ties after DMZ visit
Celebrity|News|Political|US

Donald Trump to attend Black journalists' convention in Chicago

Former President Donald Trump is planning to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago on Wednesday

July 30, 2024
Donald Trump to attend Black journalists' convention in Chicago
News|World

Russian navy starts major drills involving most of its fleet

Russia's navy began planned exercises involving most of its fleet in the Arctic and Pacific oceans as well and the Baltic and Caspian seas, the

July 30, 2024
Russian navy starts major drills involving most of its fleet
Election|News|US

Trump says Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comments reflect love of family

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday backed his running mate, Senator JD Vance, over past comments about "childless cat ladies" that have gone viral and become a

July 30, 2024
Trump says Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comments reflect love of family
Election|News|US

Trump says he 'probably' will debate Harris but can 'make a case for not.' Her team says he's scared

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says former President Donald Trump is scared to debate her

July 30, 2024
Trump says he 'probably' will debate Harris but can 'make a case for not.' Her team says he's scared
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Oil prices slide 1%, settle at 7-week low on China worries

Oil prices slid about 1% to settle at a seven-week low on Tuesday as investors worried that demand from China could be weakening while OPEC+ seems likely to stick

July 30, 2024
Oil prices slide 1%, settle at 7-week low on China worries
Crime|News|US

Man facing federal charges in firebombing of UC Berkeley police vehicle

Man facing federal charges in firebombing of UC Berkeley police vehicle

July 29, 2024
Man facing federal charges in firebombing of UC Berkeley police vehicle
News|Opinion|US

Hear Biden's plan to create term limits for Supreme Court Justices

President Joe Biden shared his plans for major reforms on the Supreme Court in his speech marking the anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 

July 29, 2024
Hear Biden's plan to create term limits for Supreme Court Justices
Crime|News|US

Text messages reveal new details about tracking Trump’s would-be assassin

Text messages released by Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) office show that law enforcement officers knew of and raised the presence of shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, more than 90 minutes before the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. CNN's Evan Perez reports.

July 29, 2024
Text messages reveal new details about tracking Trump’s would-be assassin
Crime|News|US

Text messages, radio chatter show confused communications around tracking Trump’s would-be assassin

Text messages, radio chatter show confused communications around tracking Trump’s would-be assassin

July 29, 2024
Text messages, radio chatter show confused communications around tracking Trump’s would-be assassin
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it

July 29, 2024
Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
Health|News

Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls suffer partner violence, WHO study finds

Around a quarter of adolescent girls who have been in relationships have endured physical or sexual violence, a World Health Organization study said on Tuesday,

July 29, 2024
Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls suffer partner violence, WHO study finds
News|Opinion|Political|US

A President Harris might not get any Supreme Court picks – Biden proposes term limits to make sure all future presidents get two

A scholar of the Supreme Court and its relationship to the people of the United States says that President Joe Biden’s proposed term limits for justices can restore the court’s eroded legitimacy.

July 29, 2024
A President Harris might not get any Supreme Court picks – Biden proposes term limits to make sure all future presidents get two
Election|Technology|US

How Harris and Trump differ on artificial intelligence policy

Artificial intelligence’s growing visibility in everyday life has made it a popular discussion topic but hasn’t yet elevated it to a top election concern for American voters

July 29, 2024
How Harris and Trump differ on artificial intelligence policy
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US

'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president

On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in

July 29, 2024
'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
Americas|News|World

Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

July 29, 2024
Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory
Election|News|Technology|US

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election

July 29, 2024
Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Education|Lifestyle|News|US

Ohio school district's transgender anti-bullying policy upheld by appeals court

A divided U.S. appeals court upheld the right of a central Ohio school district to enforce policies against the bullying of transgender students, rejecting an effort by

July 29, 2024
Ohio school district's transgender anti-bullying policy upheld by appeals court
Election|Political|US|World

Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says

Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says

July 29, 2024
Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says
News|Sports|US

Orioles catcher James McCann shrugs off fastball to face, stays in game after being bloodied

Orioles catcher James McCann was struck in the face with a fastball and was treated for a severe nosebleed before staying in the game

July 29, 2024
Orioles catcher James McCann shrugs off fastball to face, stays in game after being bloodied
Crime|US

Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman's 1991 killing

Officials say a man who was identified as a possible new suspect in the 1991 killing and sexual assault of a Virginia woman who was visiting Hawaii killed himself last week after police took a DNA swab from him

July 29, 2024
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman's 1991 killing
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits frontline area in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had travelled to the frontline area of Vovchansk in the northeastern Kharkiv region near the Russian border, where Moscow's

July 29, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits frontline area in Kharkiv region
MidEast|News|World

Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel

Israel's foreign minister urged NATO to expel Turkey on Monday after its President Tayyip Erdogan threatened his country might enter Israel as it had entered Libya and Nagorno-

July 29, 2024
Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel
News|US|World

Don't bomb Beirut: U.S. leads push to rein in Israel's response

The United States is leading a diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Lebanon's capital Beirut or major civil infrastructure in

July 29, 2024
Don't bomb Beirut: U.S. leads push to rein in Israel's response
Election|US

As Democrats embrace Harris, some pivotal US House candidates hold back

Vice President Kamala Harris' move to the top of the Democratic ticket injected new life into her party's flailing campaign against Republican

July 29, 2024
As Democrats embrace Harris, some pivotal US House candidates hold back
News|US|World

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced that it will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles

July 29, 2024
US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
News|US

Johnson and Jeffries announce members to serve on bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt

Johnson and Jeffries announce members to serve on bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt

July 29, 2024
Johnson and Jeffries announce members to serve on bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Crime|News|US

Pennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt

Republican Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania will lead a House task force charged with investigating the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump

July 29, 2024
Pennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
Africa|News|World

Russia's Wagner has deadliest loss in Africa’s Sahel, highlighting the region's instability

Dozens of Wagner mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend in northern Mali in what one analyst describes as the largest battleground blow to the shadowy Russian group in years

July 29, 2024
Russia's Wagner has deadliest loss in Africa’s Sahel, highlighting the region's instability
Europe|MidEast|News|World

France's Macron warns Iran against continuing support to Russian war against Ukraine, Elysee says

French President Emmanuel Macron warned his new Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian in a phone call on Monday against Iran's continuing support for Russia's war in Ukraine, the

July 29, 2024
France's Macron warns Iran against continuing support to Russian war against Ukraine, Elysee says
Crime|News|US

Florida police union leader blasts prosecutors over charges against officers in deadly 2019 shootout

A Florida police union leader blasted prosecutors for bringing a criminal case against four officers over a 2019 shootout with two robbers that left a UPS driver and a passerby dead

July 29, 2024
Florida police union leader blasts prosecutors over charges against officers in deadly 2019 shootout
MidEast|News|World

Druze in shock as war between Israel and Hezbollah strikes home

For many of the Druze community in the Golan Heights mourning 12 youngsters killed in a missile strike at the weekend, the

July 29, 2024
Druze in shock as war between Israel and Hezbollah strikes home
MidEast|News|World

Israeli defense minister says Hezbollah will be held responsible for deadly rocket strike

Israel's defense minister told his U.S. counterpart on Monday that Iran-backed Hezbollah would be held responsible for a rocket strike that killed 12 children and teenagers in

July 29, 2024
Israeli defense minister says Hezbollah will be held responsible for deadly rocket strike
Economy|Europe|News|US|World

Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine

Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine

July 29, 2024
Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden proposed enforceable ethics code and term limits for Supreme Court. How might they work?

President Joe Biden went public Monday with major changes he’s proposing for the U.S. Supreme Court: an enforceable code of ethics, term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment that would limit the justices’ recent decision on presidential immunity

July 29, 2024
Biden proposed enforceable ethics code and term limits for Supreme Court. How might they work?
MidEast|News|Political

Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner

Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner

July 29, 2024
Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
Crime|News

Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

July 29, 2024
Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
News|World

Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list

Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list

July 29, 2024
Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Ukraine aid package valued at up to $200 million, White House says

The United States announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine on Monday that is valued at up to $200 million and includes air defenses and anti-tank weapons, White

July 29, 2024
Ukraine aid package valued at up to $200 million, White House says
News|US

NY judge hands former NRA head Wayne LaPierre a 10 year ban but declines to appoint monitor

A New York judge declined to appoint an outside monitor to oversee the finances and internal policies of the National Rifle Association

July 29, 2024
NY judge hands former NRA head Wayne LaPierre a 10 year ban but declines to appoint monitor
Health|News|Political|US

Iowa starts enforcing six-week abortion ban

Iowa enforced a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy on Monday, becoming the 22nd state to impose broad restrictions on ending pregnancies since

July 29, 2024
Iowa starts enforcing six-week abortion ban
Crime|News|Political

FBI to ask for Trump’s ‘perspective’ in shooting probe witness interview

FBI to ask for Trump’s ‘perspective’ in shooting probe witness interview

July 29, 2024
FBI to ask for Trump’s ‘perspective’ in shooting probe witness interview
Crime|Election|News|US

Local sniper who spotted Trump shooter 1.5 hours before failed assassination attempt speaks out

Members of a local SWAT team assisting in security for Donald Trump’s July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, spoke to ABC News about what led to the failed assassination attempt.

July 29, 2024
Local sniper who spotted Trump shooter 1.5 hours before failed assassination attempt speaks out
Crime|News

Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards charged with indecent child picture crimes

Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

July 29, 2024
Ex-BBC news presenter Huw Edwards charged with indecent child picture crimes
News|Political|US

Johnson says Biden's Supreme Court overhaul 'dead on arrival' in House

The leading Republican in Congress, Mike Johnson, on Monday that President Joe Biden's Supreme Court reform proposal would not be considered by the House.

July 29, 2024
Johnson says Biden's Supreme Court overhaul 'dead on arrival' in House
Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Homeowner faces woodpecker infestation

Homeowner faces woodpecker infestation

July 29, 2024
Homeowner faces woodpecker infestation
News|World

Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel's response would be "severe" as he blamed Hezbollah for a weekend rocket strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children

July 29, 2024
Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalation
News|World

Iran warns of serious consequences for any Israeli hit on Lebanon

Any possible Israeli attack on Lebanon will have serious consequences for Israel, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a phone call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron,

July 29, 2024
Iran warns of serious consequences for any Israeli hit on Lebanon
Election|News|Political

Trump agrees to sit for interview with FBI as it investigates shooting

By Sarah N.

July 29, 2024
Trump agrees to sit for interview with FBI as it investigates shooting
Crime|News|US

Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says

The FBI says former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed as part of its investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania

July 29, 2024
Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says
News|World

Israeli military probe of suspected abuse of Palestinian detainee sparks uproar

Right-wing Israeli protesters broke into two military compounds on Monday after investigators arrived to question soldiers about suspected abuse at one of them, a detention camp

July 29, 2024
Israeli military probe of suspected abuse of Palestinian detainee sparks uproar
MidEast|Political

Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel and the Islamist group Hamas traded blame on Monday over the lack of progress in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza Strip despite

July 29, 2024
Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris is endorsed by border mayors in swing-state Arizona as she faces GOP criticism on immigration

Vice President Kamala Harris is highlighting endorsements from mayors of border towns in swing-state Arizona

July 29, 2024
Harris is endorsed by border mayors in swing-state Arizona as she faces GOP criticism on immigration
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military detains 9 soldiers over alleged abuse of a detainee at a shadowy military facility

The Israeli military says it is holding nine soldiers for questioning following allegations of “substantial abuse” of a detainee at a shadowy facility where Israel has held Palestinian prisoners throughout the war in Gaza

July 29, 2024
Israeli military detains 9 soldiers over alleged abuse of a detainee at a shadowy military facility
Health|News|US

Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks, before many women know they're pregnant

Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant

July 29, 2024
Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks, before many women know they're pregnant
Africa|Crime|News|World

Sexual violence widespread in Sudan's capital, report says

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have committed widespread acts of sexual violence in the capital Khartoum, including gang rape and forced marriages, in

July 29, 2024
Sexual violence widespread in Sudan's capital, report says
Crime|News

2 children dead and 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England, police say

Police say two children have died and 11 other people have been injured in a stabbing in northwest England

July 29, 2024
2 children dead and 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England, police say
Africa|News

South Africa's ANC expels former president Zuma after election betrayal

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress after backing a rival party in May's

July 29, 2024
South Africa's ANC expels former president Zuma after election betrayal
Europe|Health|News

Greece bans moving goats and sheep as 'goat plague' spreads

Greece has banned moving sheep and goats from their farms to try to contain a viral infection known as "goat plague" after new cases were detected over the weekend, the agriculture

July 29, 2024
Greece bans moving goats and sheep as 'goat plague' spreads
MidEast|News|Political|World

Italy's Tajani seeks de-escalation with Israel's Katz, Lebanon's Habib

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has discussed efforts to prevent a new war in the Middle East with his Israeli and Lebanese counterparts, Israel Katz and Bou Habib, he said on

July 29, 2024
Italy's Tajani seeks de-escalation with Israel's Katz, Lebanon's Habib
MidEast|News|World

Berlin calls on Iran and others to prevent Middle East escalation

The German government has called on all parties to the Middle East conflict, in particular Iran, to prevent an escalation after a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights

July 29, 2024
Berlin calls on Iran and others to prevent Middle East escalation
Australia|Crime|News

Australian inquiry will hear evidence that Christian extremists killed 3 in an act of terrorism

An expert will tell an inquiry that three Christian extremists killed two police officers and a bystander and wounded a third police officer in an ambush on a rural Australian property in 2022 in an act of terrorism

July 29, 2024
Australian inquiry will hear evidence that Christian extremists killed 3 in an act of terrorism
Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finished

A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 29, 2024
Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes, but some say progress isn't finished
MidEast|News|World

New mass exodus hits central Gaza as Hamas says Israel stalls on ceasefire

Thousands of Palestinians fled a community in the central Gaza Strip on Monday in the face of new Israeli evacuation

July 29, 2024
New mass exodus hits central Gaza as Hamas says Israel stalls on ceasefire
Africa|Crime|News|World

Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds

Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds

July 29, 2024
Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52

A train carrying 800 passengers smashed into a truck at a level crossing in southern Russia on Monday, sending at least eight carriages off the track and injuring 52 people, local

July 29, 2024
Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52
News|Opinion|US

Biden calls for major Supreme Court reforms, including term limits, at Civil Rights Act event Monday

Biden calls for major Supreme Court reforms, including term limits, at Civil Rights Act event Monday

July 29, 2024
Biden calls for major Supreme Court reforms, including term limits, at Civil Rights Act event Monday
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US-listed crypto stocks retreat following Trump-fueled spike

Shares of New York-listed crypto firms fell on Monday as bitcoin dipped after breaching the $70,000-mark for the first time since mid-June.

July 29, 2024
US-listed crypto stocks retreat following Trump-fueled spike
Asia|Sports

China makes it 2 for 2 in Olympic diving, leaving Britain's Tom Daley with a silver

With Tom Daley out of the way, China is another step closer to an unprecedented sweep at the Olympic diving pool

July 29, 2024
China makes it 2 for 2 in Olympic diving, leaving Britain's Tom Daley with a silver
Europe|News

Kremlin rejects Western media speculation that Russia was behind rail sabotage in France

The Kremlin on Monday dismissed Western media speculation that Russia was behind a series of attacks against the French railway system and said that Western media frequently tried

July 29, 2024
Kremlin rejects Western media speculation that Russia was behind rail sabotage in France
Health|Science

Heat is testing the limits of human survivability. Here’s how it kills

Heat is testing the limits of human survivability. Here’s how it kills

July 29, 2024
Heat is testing the limits of human survivability. Here’s how it kills
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukrainian troops say Russia has driven them out of 2 more eastern Donetsk villages

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two frontline villages in the eastern Donetsk region

July 29, 2024
Ukrainian troops say Russia has driven them out of 2 more eastern Donetsk villages
News|Opinion|US

Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices

President Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices

July 29, 2024
Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices
News|US

Biden proposes term limits, code of conduct to rein in 'extreme' Supreme Court

President Joe Biden on Monday proposed sweeping changes to the U.S.

July 29, 2024
Biden proposes term limits, code of conduct to rein in 'extreme' Supreme Court
Political|World

Putin hails Maduro's win, Kremlin says it is deepening ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Nicolas Maduro on winning the disputed Venezuelan election, and the Kremlin said it was deepening

July 29, 2024
Putin hails Maduro's win, Kremlin says it is deepening ties
Africa|Crime|News|World

Rights group says sexual violence is rampant in Sudan's conflict, calls for international protection

Human Rights Watch is accusing the paramilitary group fighting against the military in Sudan’s civil war of rampant sexual violence against women, including gang rape and forced marriages of girls

July 29, 2024
Rights group says sexual violence is rampant in Sudan's conflict, calls for international protection
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban

Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban

July 29, 2024
Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban
MidEast|News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: US cautions Israel over escalation with Hezbollah after weekend attack

The United States is cautioning Israel about escalation with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah as Israel weighs its response to a rocket attack from Lebanon over the weekend that killed 12 youths in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights

July 29, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: US cautions Israel over escalation with Hezbollah after weekend attack
Crime|Europe|News

Far-left activist arrested regarding rail sabotage-minister

A far-left activist has been arrested in connection with the sabotage attack on France's high-speed rail network last Friday, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.

July 29, 2024
Far-left activist arrested regarding rail sabotage-minister
Asia|News|World

Failed North Korea satellite launch engine points to Russian role, say South Korean lawmakers

North Korea appears to have received assistance from Russia for its failed attempt in May to launch a reconnaissance satellite, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday,

July 29, 2024
Failed North Korea satellite launch engine points to Russian role, say South Korean lawmakers
Europe|News|World

Family of Indian man killed in Ukraine war waits for his remains

Relatives of an Indian man who died in Russia have said he was killed after being forced to fight in the war against Ukraine, and are petitioning the government

July 29, 2024
Family of Indian man killed in Ukraine war waits for his remains
Asia|News|US|World

China rebukes US, Japan for 'false accusations' on maritime issues, military expansion

Joint statements between the United States and Japan "falsely accuse" China on maritime issues and point fingers at its normal military development and defence policy, China's

July 29, 2024
China rebukes US, Japan for 'false accusations' on maritime issues, military expansion
News|US|World

Video captures moment California home explodes in wildfire

Photojournalists captured the moment a house exploded in California's Park wildfire. 

July 29, 2024
Video captures moment California home explodes in wildfire
MidEast|News|World

Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation

Israel wants to hurt Hezbollah but not drag the Middle East into all-out war, two Israeli officials said on Monday, as Lebanon braced for

July 29, 2024
Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation
Asia|Business|Economy

China's manufacturing activity seen extending decline in July: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely shrank for a third month in July, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, keeping alive expectations officials will need to release further

July 29, 2024
China's manufacturing activity seen extending decline in July: Reuters poll
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian ex-convicts seek second chance in army service

Former car thief Bohdan Filonenko had a simple response for fellow inmates who criticized his decision to join Ukraine's military.

July 29, 2024
Ukrainian ex-convicts seek second chance in army service
Americas|Election|News|US

Both Venezuela strongman Nicolas Maduro and opposition claim election win, as US voices ‘serious concerns’

Both Venezuela strongman Nicolas Maduro and opposition claim election win, as US voices ‘serious concerns’

July 29, 2024
Both Venezuela strongman Nicolas Maduro and opposition claim election win, as US voices ‘serious concerns’
Economy|Environment|Europe|US

Trump effect in clean tech sector deepens angst in Europe's boardrooms

European companies focused on clean energy are abandoning expansion plans, bracing for lower sales or see funding of U.S

July 29, 2024
Trump effect in clean tech sector deepens angst in Europe's boardrooms
Crime|News|US

Text messages from law enforcement show concerns were raised more than 90 minutes before Trump rally shooting

Text messages from law enforcement show concerns were raised more than 90 minutes before Trump rally shooting

July 29, 2024
Text messages from law enforcement show concerns were raised more than 90 minutes before Trump rally shooting
Election|MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership

Some Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign after months of outrage over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war

July 29, 2024
Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership
News|Political|US

Focused on legacy, Biden calls out Trump and says how civil rights led him into politics

No longer on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the LBJ Presidential Library designed to help cement his legacy

July 29, 2024
Focused on legacy, Biden calls out Trump and says how civil rights led him into politics
Election|News|US

Trump and Harris enter 99-day sprint to decide an election that has suddenly transformed

Barely a week ago, a sense of inevitability loomed over the presidential election

July 29, 2024
Trump and Harris enter 99-day sprint to decide an election that has suddenly transformed
World

Beirut flights cancelled or delayed amid fears of Israeli attack

Flights to and from Beirut airport were cancelled or delayed on Monday as tensions escalated between Israel and armed political group Hezbollah after a strike in the

July 29, 2024
Beirut flights cancelled or delayed amid fears of Israeli attack
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

China Evergrande's EV arm drops after creditors seek bankruptcy proceedings for units

Shares of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle fell 7% in Monday morning trade after individual creditors of two of its units sought court approval for the units to go through

July 29, 2024
China Evergrande's EV arm drops after creditors seek bankruptcy proceedings for units
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Oil falls 2% as Israel seeks to avoid broader Middle East conflict

Oil fell by nearly 2% on Monday after Israeli officials said they wanted to avoid dragging the Middle East into an all-out war while responding to a deadly rocket

July 28, 2024
Oil falls 2% as Israel seeks to avoid broader Middle East conflict
Asia|News|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects flooded areas near China border, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected on Sunday flooded areas near the country's border with China after 5,000 people were affected, state media KCNA said on Monday.

July 28, 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects flooded areas near China border, KCNA says
News|World

Israeli attacks kill at least 19 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza

Israeli attacks kill at least 19 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza

July 28, 2024
Israeli attacks kill at least 19 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza
News|US

Harris' support for Israel ‘ironclad’ after attack on Golan Heights

U.S.

July 28, 2024
Harris' support for Israel ‘ironclad’ after attack on Golan Heights
News|World

Erdogan says Turkey might enter Israel to help Palestinians

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey might enter Israel as it had done in the past in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh, though he did not spell out what sort of

July 28, 2024
Erdogan says Turkey might enter Israel to help Palestinians
Crime|News

Police arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges

Police arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges

July 28, 2024
Police arrest and charge 4 on gun, drug charges
Health|News|Political|US

Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect

Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect

July 28, 2024
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
US

US discusses with India need for peace in Ukraine amid reported Modi visit plan

U.S.

July 28, 2024
US discusses with India need for peace in Ukraine amid reported Modi visit plan
News|Sports

Russia's state-run TASS says four journalists lose Olympics accreditation

Russia's state-run TASS news agency said the Olympic organising committee revoked accreditations for four of its journalists in Paris on Sunday and that the committee attributed the

July 28, 2024
Russia's state-run TASS says four journalists lose Olympics accreditation
Europe|News|World

Thousands in Ukraine honor soldiers killed in blast and urge government to get prisoners freed

Ukrainians are urging their government to do more to get Russia to release prisoners of war

July 28, 2024
Thousands in Ukraine honor soldiers killed in blast and urge government to get prisoners freed
Election|News|US

Fact check: Trump revives false claim that he, not Minnesota’s governor, deployed the National Guard to Minneapolis in 2020

Fact check: Trump revives false claim that he, not Minnesota’s governor, deployed the National Guard to Minneapolis in 2020

July 28, 2024
Fact check: Trump revives false claim that he, not Minnesota’s governor, deployed the National Guard to Minneapolis in 2020
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-France investigates death threats sent to Israeli athletes

French police have opened an investigation into death threats received by three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said on Sunday.

July 28, 2024
Olympics-France investigates death threats sent to Israeli athletes
Europe|News|World

Putin says planned US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany is ‘reminiscent’ of Cold War

Putin says planned US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany is ‘reminiscent’ of Cold War

July 28, 2024
Putin says planned US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany is ‘reminiscent’ of Cold War
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Swimming-Palestinian flies the flag in Paris pool

Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab's sole Olympic race lasted less than a minute but just being in the water was a statement in itself.

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-Palestinian flies the flag in Paris pool
Europe|News|Videos|World

Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia, as Moscow claims new gains in Donetsk region

Ukraine says it has struck an oil depot in southern Russia that supplies the Kremlin’s troops as Russian strikes in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, where Moscow has claimed further gains, have left five civilians dead and 15 others wounded

July 28, 2024
Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia, as Moscow claims new gains in Donetsk region
Election|Finance|News|US

Kamala Harris campaign raises $200 million in a week

Kamala Harris's election campaign said on Sunday it has raised $200 million and signed up 170,000 new volunteers in the week since she became the Democratic

July 28, 2024
Kamala Harris campaign raises $200 million in a week
Election|US

Kamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity

President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the White House race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris upended an election year that was already bitter and partisan

July 28, 2024
Kamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
Europe|News|US|World

Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday

July 28, 2024
Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
News|US

Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices

Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in

July 28, 2024
Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices
Election|News|Political|US

Doug Emhoff would become the country's first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency

The nation’s first second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, would become its first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November

July 28, 2024
Doug Emhoff would become the country's first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Venezuelans anxiously await results in crucial presidential election as opposition signal high voter turnout

Venezuelans anxiously await results in crucial presidential election as opposition signal high voter turnout

July 28, 2024
Venezuelans anxiously await results in crucial presidential election as opposition signal high voter turnout
Americas|Election|News|Opinion|Videos|World

How the Venezuelan presidential election could impact the US southern border

The strongman leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, appears to be open to a fair election this year. CNN’s Stefano Pozzebon explains who his main challenger is — and how the contest could affect the US southern border.

July 28, 2024
How the Venezuelan presidential election could impact the US southern border
News|Political|US|World

The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council

Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month

July 28, 2024
The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
News|World

US blames Hezbollah for Golan Heights attack, says it doesn't want escalation

The United States on Sunday blamed Lebanon-based Hezbollah for a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that

July 28, 2024
US blames Hezbollah for Golan Heights attack, says it doesn't want escalation
Asia|Europe|News|World

Italy's Meloni vows to 'relaunch' cooperation with China

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed on Sunday to "relaunch" cooperation with China, signing a three-year action plan during her

July 28, 2024
Italy's Meloni vows to 'relaunch' cooperation with China
News|World

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after blaming it for attack on soccer field that killed 12 children

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after blaming it for attack on soccer field that killed 12 children

July 28, 2024
Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after blaming it for attack on soccer field that killed 12 children
MidEast|News|World

CNN reporter shows where rocket attack landed in Golan Heights

CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports from Majdal Shams in Golan Heights, where at least 12 people, including children, were killed when multiple rockets hit a village in an attack described by Israel as the deadliest against it since October 7.

July 28, 2024
CNN reporter shows where rocket attack landed in Golan Heights
MidEast|News|World

Iran's supreme leader endorses reformist Pezeshkian as new president. He takes oath Tuesday

Iran’s supreme leader has endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as president, allowing the reformist heart surgeon to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear program

July 28, 2024
Iran's supreme leader endorses reformist Pezeshkian as new president. He takes oath Tuesday
Economy|Opinion|US

Harris and Trump want to strengthen the middle class. It could use the help

Harris and Trump want to strengthen the middle class. It could use the help

July 28, 2024
Harris and Trump want to strengthen the middle class. It could use the help
MidEast|News|Sports|World

Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field

The Middle East is bracing for a potential flare-up in violence a day after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights and killed 12 children and teens

July 28, 2024
Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut

There were boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, made his Paris 2024 debut for a

July 28, 2024
Olympics-Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut
News|World

Khamenei officially endorses relative moderate as Iran's president

Iran's supreme leader formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as the country's president on Sunday, after he won an election this month by pledging a pragmatic foreign

July 28, 2024
Khamenei officially endorses relative moderate as Iran's president
Europe|News|US|World

Putin warns the United States of Cold War-style missile crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday warned the United States that if Washington deployed long-range missiles in Germany then Russia

July 28, 2024
Putin warns the United States of Cold War-style missile crisis
News|World

Israeli forces battle Palestinian fighters in southern Gaza

Israeli troops backed by air strikes battled groups of Palestinian fighters around Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, as they continued a week

July 28, 2024
Israeli forces battle Palestinian fighters in southern Gaza
Asia|News|World

Philippines says China 'mischaracterised' South China Sea resupply mission deal

The Philippines' foreign ministry accused China on Sunday of 'mischaracterising' an arrangement between them that allowed the unimpeded resupply of Filipino troops stationed on a

July 28, 2024
Philippines says China 'mischaracterised' South China Sea resupply mission deal
Election|US

Black women are quickly joining forces to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Here’s what that looks like

Black women are quickly joining forces to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Here’s what that looks like

July 28, 2024
Black women are quickly joining forces to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Here’s what that looks like
News|World

Israel cabinet authorizes government to respond to Hezbollah rocket strike

Israel's security cabinet on Sunday authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to decide on the "

July 28, 2024
Israel cabinet authorizes government to respond to Hezbollah rocket strike
Election|News|Political|US

Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race

Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race

July 28, 2024
Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race
Asia|News|World

Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan

Lawmakers from at least six countries say Chinese diplomats are pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan

July 28, 2024
Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
News|Political|US

After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it

Iowa is set to join more than a dozen other states where abortion access has been sharply curbed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

July 28, 2024
After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
Asia|Environment|News|World

Mudslide kills 15 people near tourist site in China as rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region

Chinese state media say 15 people were killed after a mudslide hit a homestay house in a mountainous tourist area as heavy rains drenched southeastern China

July 28, 2024
Mudslide kills 15 people near tourist site in China as rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region
Asia|News

Landslide from Typhoon Gaemi remnants kills 12 in southern China

Continued heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Gaemi triggered a landslide that killed 12 people in southern China, caused flash floods in the northeast and railway disruptions

July 28, 2024
Landslide from Typhoon Gaemi remnants kills 12 in southern China
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuela's Maduro, opposition each claim presidential victory

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez were each claiming victory in a presidential

July 28, 2024
Venezuela's Maduro, opposition each claim presidential victory
Americas|Election|World

Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela's presidential election as opposition claims it prevailed

Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner

July 28, 2024
Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela's presidential election as opposition claims it prevailed
Crime|Environment|News|Travel

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours

July 28, 2024
Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours
Americas|Crime|News

Detained Mexican kingpin 'El Mayo' was 'kidnapped' by El Chapo's son, lawyer says

Notorious Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was "forcibly kidnapped" by a son of his former partner Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who brought him to the

July 28, 2024
Detained Mexican kingpin 'El Mayo' was 'kidnapped' by El Chapo's son, lawyer says
News|Technology|US|World

The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note

The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note

July 28, 2024
The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note
Asia|News|US|World

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China

Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as “the greatest strategic challenge”

July 27, 2024
US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China
Asia|News|World

North Korea vows 'total destruction' of enemy on Korean War anniversary

North Korea vowed to "totally destroy" its enemies in case of war when leader Kim Jong Un gives an order, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

July 27, 2024
North Korea vows 'total destruction' of enemy on Korean War anniversary
Technology|US

Trump cites China competition in vowing to create bitcoin 'stockpile'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told a bitcoin conference on Saturday that the U.S. must dominate the sector or China would, his

July 27, 2024
Trump cites China competition in vowing to create bitcoin 'stockpile'
Crime

One of the biggest cartel busts in recent memory began with an act of betrayal

One of the biggest cartel busts in recent memory began with an act of betrayal

July 27, 2024
One of the biggest cartel busts in recent memory began with an act of betrayal
Business|News|Technology|US

Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference

Former President Donald Trump has laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term

July 27, 2024
Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference
Economy|Finance|Technology

Bitcoin price dips as Trump addresses crypto audience

The price of bitcoin eased on Saturday as U.S.

July 27, 2024
Bitcoin price dips as Trump addresses crypto audience
News|World

US condemns 'horrific' missile attack on Druze village in Israel

The White House on Saturday condemned a missile attack on a Druze village in northern Israel, calling the strike, which killed 11 people, including children, on a soccer pitch "

July 27, 2024
US condemns 'horrific' missile attack on Druze village in Israel
Business|Technology|Travel

Like ‘little bombs,’ soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights. Here’s why

Like ‘little bombs,’ soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights. Here’s why

July 27, 2024
Like ‘little bombs,’ soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights. Here’s why
News|World

In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters

Three Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba

July 27, 2024
In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters
MidEast|News|World

Israeli foreign minister says approaching 'moment of an all-out war' against Hezbollah, Axios reports

Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Israel was approaching an all-out war against Hezbollah and Lebanon after a rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights

July 27, 2024
Israeli foreign minister says approaching 'moment of an all-out war' against Hezbollah, Axios reports
News|World

Children and teens among 12 dead in Golan Heights attack that Israel blames on Hezbollah, raising fears of major escalation

Children and teens among 12 dead in Golan Heights attack that Israel blames on Hezbollah, raising fears of major escalation

July 27, 2024
Children and teens among 12 dead in Golan Heights attack that Israel blames on Hezbollah, raising fears of major escalation
MidEast|News|World

Israel says Hezbollah rocket kills 12 at football ground, vows response

A rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 people including children on Saturday,

July 27, 2024
Israel says Hezbollah rocket kills 12 at football ground, vows response
Crime|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war

A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 12 children and teens

July 27, 2024
Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war
Election|US

Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets

Vice President Kamala Harris held her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats’ likely White House nominee as she looks to build on a record week of contributions since President Joe Biden ended his campaign for reelection

July 27, 2024
Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets
Europe|News|World

Russian warships make routine visit to Cuba

Havana residents watched from shore on Saturday as Russian warships arrived for the second time in as many months, in a visit that Cuba called routine.

July 27, 2024
Russian warships make routine visit to Cuba
Arts

Missing Henry VIII portrait spotted on X by eagle-eyed art historian

Missing Henry VIII portrait spotted on X by eagle-eyed art historian

July 27, 2024
Missing Henry VIII portrait spotted on X by eagle-eyed art historian
Crime|News|US|World

After Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield becomes the center of calls for racial justice. It’s not the first time

After Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield becomes the center of calls for racial justice. It’s not the first time

July 27, 2024
After Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield becomes the center of calls for racial justice. It’s not the first time
Election|Opinion|US

Trump tells Christians they won't have to vote after this election

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Christians on Friday that if they vote for him this November, "in four years, you don't have to vote again.

July 27, 2024
Trump tells Christians they won't have to vote after this election
Election|News|US

Trump plans more outdoor rallies, says Secret Service must protect him

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Saturday he would continue to hold outdoor rallies, disregarding a recommendation from the U.S.

July 27, 2024
Trump plans more outdoor rallies, says Secret Service must protect him
News|Political|World

Indian PM Modi likely to visit Ukraine in August, local media reports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ukraine next month, a local media report said, his first visit to the country since its war with Russia began and just

July 27, 2024
Indian PM Modi likely to visit Ukraine in August, local media reports
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports

Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won't show

Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia, and in the view of local media it’s not really worth the effort

July 27, 2024
Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won't show
Asia|News|US|World

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year

The United States and China have renewed their mutual grievances as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China's increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere

July 27, 2024
The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
Economy|News

Harris freshens up her message on the economy as Trump and Republicans go after her on inflation

Since President Joe Biden left the White House race, Vice President Kamala Harris has begun to craft her own narrative around the economy

July 27, 2024
Harris freshens up her message on the economy as Trump and Republicans go after her on inflation
News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Basketball-Griner's journey from Russian prison to Paris Games applauded by US teammate

Brittney Griner's "unprecedented" journey back to the Olympic Games, less than two years after she was released from a Russian prison in a saga that rocked American

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Basketball-Griner's journey from Russian prison to Paris Games applauded by US teammate
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Orban says Russia stands to gain as 'irrational' West loses power

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday Russia's leadership was "hyper rational" and that Ukraine would never be able to fulfil its hopes of becoming a member of

July 27, 2024
Hungary's Orban says Russia stands to gain as 'irrational' West loses power
Europe|Political|World

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech

Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the European Union is sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented “world order.”

July 27, 2024
Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
Technology

Technology's grip on modern life is pushing us down a dimly lit path of digital land mines

“Move fast and break things,” a high-tech mantra popularized 20 years ago by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was supposed to be a rallying cry for game-changing innovation

July 27, 2024
Technology's grip on modern life is pushing us down a dimly lit path of digital land mines
US

Blinken and Wang discuss Taiwan, China's support for Russia

U.S.

July 27, 2024
Blinken and Wang discuss Taiwan, China's support for Russia
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Olympics-Boxing-Australia's Rahimi hopes for change in France's hijab laws

Australian boxer Tina Rahimi weighed into France's rules on secularism and athletes wearing the hijab on Saturday, saying she was saddened by the fact she could freely

July 27, 2024
Olympics-Boxing-Australia's Rahimi hopes for change in France's hijab laws
Asia|News|World

Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart

Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart

July 27, 2024
Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea at meeting with Chinese counterpart
Election|US

Harris says she is 'underdog,' Trump goes on offense

Vice President Kamala Harris cast herself as the "underdog" in the presidential race and called her Republican opponent Donald Trump "just plain

July 27, 2024
Harris says she is 'underdog,' Trump goes on offense
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

As racist and sexist attacks fly, Republicans grapple with how to take on Harris

Republican nominee Donald Trump has called her "crazy," "nuts" and "dumb as a rock."

July 27, 2024
As racist and sexist attacks fly, Republicans grapple with how to take on Harris
Science

Surprising element found in traces of Tycho Brahe’s alchemy lab confounds scientists

Surprising element found in traces of Tycho Brahe’s alchemy lab confounds scientists

July 27, 2024
Surprising element found in traces of Tycho Brahe’s alchemy lab confounds scientists
News|Sports|World

China wins the first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics in mixed team air rifle shooting

China has won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics

July 27, 2024
China wins the first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics in mixed team air rifle shooting
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Gaemi forces evacuation, factory suspension in northeast China

More than 27,000 people in northeast China were evacuated and hundreds of factories were ordered to suspend production as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rains, the official Xinhua

July 27, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi forces evacuation, factory suspension in northeast China
Asia|News|World

ASEAN urges Myanmar to start peace process, alarmed over Gaza casualties

Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN on Saturday condemned violence against civilians in military-ruled Myanmar and urged all parties to end hostilities and follow

July 27, 2024
ASEAN urges Myanmar to start peace process, alarmed over Gaza casualties
News|World

At least 30 killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

At least 30 killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

July 27, 2024
At least 30 killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
News|US|World

Russia's Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, media reports

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday a recently announced guideline on the operation of U.S. nuclear assets on the Korean peninsula is certain to add security

July 27, 2024
Russia's Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, media reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Trump, who once trashed bitcoin as ‘based on thin air,’ addresses crypto’s largest convention

Trump, who once trashed bitcoin as ‘based on thin air,’ addresses crypto’s largest convention

July 27, 2024
Trump, who once trashed bitcoin as ‘based on thin air,’ addresses crypto’s largest convention
News|World

At least 30 dead in Gaza school airstrike, Israel says targeted militants

At least 30 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza on Saturday,

July 27, 2024
At least 30 dead in Gaza school airstrike, Israel says targeted militants
Crime|News|World

FSB foils militant attacks in southern Russia, RIA reports

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Saturday it had thwarted a series of planned militant attacks in the southern region of Dagestan, state news agency RIA reported.

July 27, 2024
FSB foils militant attacks in southern Russia, RIA reports
MidEast|News|World

An Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30 including children

Israeli airstrikes have hit a school being used by displaced Palestinians in central Gaza and killed at least 30 people including seven children

July 27, 2024
An Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30 including children
Crime|Economy|News|Technology|US

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections

July 27, 2024
Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections
Americas|Crime

Mexican kingpin's arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power

A new era is coming for Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel in the wake of the capture by U.S. authorities of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the last of the grand old Mexican drug traffickers

July 27, 2024
Mexican kingpin's arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power
Asia|News|World

Philippines completes first South China Sea resupply mission since deal with Beijing

The Philippines on Saturday completed unimpeded a resupply trip to its troops at a disputed South China Sea shoal, its foreign ministry said, the first such mission under a new

July 27, 2024
Philippines completes first South China Sea resupply mission since deal with Beijing
News|Technology|US

Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control

In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion

July 27, 2024
Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
Lifestyle|Opinion|World

‘Every moment we live must be documented’: A doll, letters and keys help displaced Gazans hold onto their identity

‘Every moment we live must be documented’: A doll, letters and keys help displaced Gazans hold onto their identity

July 27, 2024
‘Every moment we live must be documented’: A doll, letters and keys help displaced Gazans hold onto their identity
Election|News

Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn't backed the GOP in 52 years

Donald Trump has wrapped up his rally in Minnesota as the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100-day stretch

July 27, 2024
Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn't backed the GOP in 52 years
Finance|US

With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills

As former President Donald Trump faces a supercharged Democratic fundraising effort, a persistent drag on his campaign’s coffers may be easing: legal expenses

July 27, 2024
With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills
Asia|News|US|World

China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines over the U.S. intermediate-range missile deployment, saying such a move could fuel regional tensions and spark an arms

July 27, 2024
China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment
Asia|News|World

Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes

Southeast Asian top diplomats have condemned violence in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war and urged for “practical” means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China

July 27, 2024
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's industrial profits post faster gains in June despite faltering economy

China's industrial profits grew at a faster clip in June, official data showed on Saturday, even as businesses were grappling with a downshift in consumers' sentiment amid a shaky

July 27, 2024
China's industrial profits post faster gains in June despite faltering economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's H1 industrial profits rise 3.5% y/y

Profits at China's industrial firms rose 3.5% in the first half of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, official data showed on Saturday.

July 27, 2024
China's H1 industrial profits rise 3.5% y/y
US

Biden will announce Supreme Court reform plans on Monday, Politico reports

U.S.

July 26, 2024
Biden will announce Supreme Court reform plans on Monday, Politico reports
Election|News|US

RFK Jr questions Trump's recent pro-crypto tone as the two vie for votes

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

July 26, 2024
RFK Jr questions Trump's recent pro-crypto tone as the two vie for votes
News|US

Government to pay former FBI officials $2 million in settlements over release of anti-Trump texts

Government to pay former FBI officials $2 million in settlements over release of anti-Trump texts

July 26, 2024
Government to pay former FBI officials $2 million in settlements over release of anti-Trump texts
Crime|News|US

FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

The FBI says former President Donald Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt on July 13, as the agency moved Friday to clarify what happened after nearly two weeks of confusion and conflicting accounts

July 26, 2024
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Crime|News|US

Trump plans to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, to honor slain supporter and those injured during assassination attempt

Trump plans to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, to honor slain supporter and those injured during assassination attempt

July 26, 2024
Trump plans to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, to honor slain supporter and those injured during assassination attempt
Crime|News|US

Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother

Utah officials have denied clemency to a man who is set to be executed for the 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother

July 26, 2024
Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother
Election|News|Political

Trump holds narrow lead over Harris, WSJ poll finds

Republican Donald Trump has a two-percentage point lead over Democratic U.S.

July 26, 2024
Trump holds narrow lead over Harris, WSJ poll finds
Election|News|US

ABC News still ‘full steam ahead’ with presidential debate, despite Trump backing off commitment

ABC News still ‘full steam ahead’ with presidential debate, despite Trump backing off commitment

July 26, 2024
ABC News still ‘full steam ahead’ with presidential debate, despite Trump backing off commitment
Crime|News|US

Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial

A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and Washington, D

July 26, 2024
Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial
News|US

Trump says he'll hold a rally in town where he was shot

Former U.S.

July 26, 2024
Trump says he'll hold a rally in town where he was shot
Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu

UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu

July 26, 2024
UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu
Election|News|US

Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot

Nevada election officials verified enough signatures for Robert F

July 26, 2024
Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot
Health|News|World

‘We cannot remain silent about what we saw.’ US doctors who volunteered in Gaza demand ceasefire in letter to White House

‘We cannot remain silent about what we saw.’ US doctors who volunteered in Gaza demand ceasefire in letter to White House

July 26, 2024
‘We cannot remain silent about what we saw.’ US doctors who volunteered in Gaza demand ceasefire in letter to White House
News|US|World

Biden, Jordan's king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks

U.S. President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza during a call on Friday, the two sides said.

July 26, 2024
Biden, Jordan's king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks
Election|US

Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is one of several Democrats who is said to be in consideration as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate

July 26, 2024
Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular
MidEast|News

CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials for Gaza talks, source says

CIA Director William Burns will meet this weekend in Rome with his Israeli and Egyptian counterparts and Qatar's prime minister for talks on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages by

July 26, 2024
CIA chief to meet Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials for Gaza talks, source says
Americas|US

Yellen says G7 can reach deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan by October

U.S.

July 26, 2024
Yellen says G7 can reach deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan by October
Crime|News|US

Trump doctor disputes suggestion that shrapnel, not bullet, hit his ear

Donald Trump's former White House physician disputed on Friday a suggestion by the FBI director that shrapnel, not a bullet, could have caused the

July 26, 2024
Trump doctor disputes suggestion that shrapnel, not bullet, hit his ear
MidEast|News|Political

Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks

Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks

July 26, 2024
Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks
Election|News|US

How older Democratic voters are responding to Harris replacing Biden

Many Democrats are welcoming Kamala Harris as their new presidential candidate, instead of current President Joe Biden. Chief National Affairs Correspondent John King travels to the swing state of Pennsylvania to find out how older Democrats are responding.

July 26, 2024
How older Democratic voters are responding to Harris replacing Biden
Environment|News|US

Oregon wildfire explodes to half the size of Rhode Island

Winds and lightning strikes have sparked and fanned wildfires across the Pacific Northwest this week, including the largest fire currently burning in the U.S., which was

July 26, 2024
Oregon wildfire explodes to half the size of Rhode Island
News|Uncategorized

Giant pink man causes stir in small Welsh town

Giant pink man causes stir in small Welsh town

July 26, 2024
Giant pink man causes stir in small Welsh town
Election|News|US

Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket

Congressional Democrats in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and beyond are seeing an outpouring of volunteers to help Vice President Kamala Harris and counter Republican Donald Trump

July 26, 2024
Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket
Crime|News|Videos

Former news anchor watched Park Fire burn her home down in real-time through security camera

Former news anchor watched Park Fire burn her home down in real-time through security camera

July 26, 2024
Former news anchor watched Park Fire burn her home down in real-time through security camera
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

Detroit pastor raises concern over use, access to Glock switches

Detroit pastor raises concern over use, access to Glock switches

July 26, 2024
Detroit pastor raises concern over use, access to Glock switches
Crime|News|US

Autopsy confirms Sonya Massey died from gunshot wound to head, as attorney calls shooting senseless

Autopsy findings on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head

July 26, 2024
Autopsy confirms Sonya Massey died from gunshot wound to head, as attorney calls shooting senseless
MidEast|News|US|World

White House grants deportation reprieve to Lebanese, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

The White House will offer deportation relief and work permits to an estimated 11,500 Lebanese nationals already in the U.S., due to conflict

July 26, 2024
White House grants deportation reprieve to Lebanese, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Crime|News|Sports|US

Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges

Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery, adding to the team’s recent legal woes

July 26, 2024
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israeli troops battle Palestinian fighters in Gaza city of Khan Younis

Israeli troops battled Palestinian fighters in Khan Younis in southern Gaza and destroyed tunnels and other infrastructure, as they sought to suppress small militant units that

July 26, 2024
Israeli troops battle Palestinian fighters in Gaza city of Khan Younis
Business|News

Google to blame for slower YouTube speeds in Russia, says senior lawmaker

YouTube speeds in Russia are set to sharply decline on desktop computers due Google's failure to upgrade its equipment in Russia and its refusal to unblock channels of Russian media, a

July 26, 2024
Google to blame for slower YouTube speeds in Russia, says senior lawmaker
Economy|Europe|News

Ukraine tells Hungary: suspension of Lukoil transit is not ‘blackmail’

Ukraine's decision to suspend the transit of oil from Russian group Lukoil to Hungary and Slovakia was in accordance with Kyiv's sanctions against the company and nothing to do with

July 26, 2024
Ukraine tells Hungary: suspension of Lukoil transit is not ‘blackmail’
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US|Videos

Harris makes a pre-taped appearance on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' to urge Americans to vote

Vice President Kamala Harris has crashed the season finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” urging Americans to vote in an appearance taped before President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid

July 26, 2024
Harris makes a pre-taped appearance on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' to urge Americans to vote
Election|News|US

2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats

July 26, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu
MidEast|News|World

With nowhere else to hide, Gazans shelter in former prison

After weeks of Israeli bombardment left them with nowhere else to go, hundreds of Palestinians have ended up in a former Gaza prison built to hold murderers and

July 26, 2024
With nowhere else to hide, Gazans shelter in former prison
Crime|Election|News|US

Alabama man who threatened to kill Arizona election workers pleads guilty, federal prosecutors say

Alabama man who threatened to kill Arizona election workers pleads guilty, federal prosecutors say

July 26, 2024
Alabama man who threatened to kill Arizona election workers pleads guilty, federal prosecutors say
Europe|Fashion and Beauty

The show must go on: Fashion week to return to Kyiv for the first time since 2022

The show must go on: Fashion week to return to Kyiv for the first time since 2022

July 26, 2024
The show must go on: Fashion week to return to Kyiv for the first time since 2022
Europe|News|World

Finland suspects Russian vessel of territorial violation

Finland suspects a Russian vessel violated the Nordic country's territorial waters on Friday, the government said, in the latest incident to cloud relations between the two

July 26, 2024
Finland suspects Russian vessel of territorial violation
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a law restricting access to both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

July 26, 2024
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
News|World

How might Netanyahu's visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts?

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial trip to the United States comes as ceasefire talks to broker an end to the raging war in Gaza and bring about a hostage-for-prisoners exchange hang in the balance

July 26, 2024
How might Netanyahu's visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts?
Europe|News|World

Scholz concerned by death sentence for German national in Belarus

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is aware of the case of a German national sentenced to death in Belarus and is concerned, a government spokesperson said on Friday.

July 26, 2024
Scholz concerned by death sentence for German national in Belarus
Europe|MidEast|News|World

UK drops plans to challenge ICC arrest warrant request against Benjamin Netanyahu

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office says the U.K. will not intervene with the International Criminal Court’s request for an arrest warrant against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

July 26, 2024
UK drops plans to challenge ICC arrest warrant request against Benjamin Netanyahu
Crime|News|US

Former FBI official unpacks the FBI’s position on what struck Trump during shooting

The FBI released a statement saying that a "bullet, whether whole or fragmented" had struck former President Donald Trump during the assassination attempt days after FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers it was unclear if it was a bullet or shrapnel that struck Trump. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe gives his take.

July 26, 2024
Former FBI official unpacks the FBI’s position on what struck Trump during shooting
Crime|News|Uncategorized|US|World

Trump was struck by bullet in assassination attempt, FBI says

Trump was struck by bullet in assassination attempt, FBI says

July 26, 2024
Trump was struck by bullet in assassination attempt, FBI says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Russia's central bank governor Nabiullina on rates, economy and banks

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a press conference on Friday after the central bank raised its key rate to 18%.

July 26, 2024
Russia's central bank governor Nabiullina on rates, economy and banks
News|US|World

Martin Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel, dies at 73

Martin Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel, dies at 73

July 26, 2024
Martin Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel, dies at 73
Opinion|Political|US

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other avatars of American conservatism wouldn’t recognize it under Trump.

July 26, 2024
JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism
Election|News|Political|US

Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate

With the huge task of a late presidential run against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris faces challenges distinct from those faced by Vice President Hubert Humphrey after LBJ decided not to seek reelection.

July 26, 2024
Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate
Europe|News|US|World

Kremlin welcomes Trump comments on Russia being 'a war machine' but says it remains clear-eyed

The Kremlin on Friday welcomed Donald Trump's comments on Russia being "a war machine" that had defeated Napoleon and Hitler, but said it was not wearing rose-tinted spectacles when

July 26, 2024
Kremlin welcomes Trump comments on Russia being 'a war machine' but says it remains clear-eyed
Asia|MidEast|News|World

With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence

In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine’s foreign minister at a key moment in the grinding war there

July 26, 2024
With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence
MidEast|News|World

Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria

Following the most violent anti-Syrian riots to date in Turkish areas with large Syrian refugee populations, Turkey and Syria are on a delicate path to rapprochement that will affect the Middle East.

July 26, 2024
Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria
News|Political|US|World

Trump meets with Netanyahu for first time since departing White House

Trump meets with Netanyahu for first time since departing White House

July 26, 2024
Trump meets with Netanyahu for first time since departing White House
News|US|World

Trump calls Harris' remarks after Netanyahu meeting 'disrespectful'

Former President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first meeting between the two men since Trump left the White House more than three years ago. CNN's Kristen Holmes has the details.

July 26, 2024
Trump calls Harris' remarks after Netanyahu meeting 'disrespectful'
Europe|News|Technology|World

Russia deploys cheap drones to locate Ukraine's air defences

Russia has begun including new, cheaply-made drones in its long-range attacks on Ukraine, to try to identify air defences, film any damage and act as decoys, a

July 26, 2024
Russia deploys cheap drones to locate Ukraine's air defences
Crime|Political|World

Russian ex-defence minister arrested for corruption, says Interfax

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday that Dmitry Bulgakov, a former deputy defence minister, had been arrested and charged with corruption, the Interfax news

July 26, 2024
Russian ex-defence minister arrested for corruption, says Interfax
Economy|Europe|News|World

Kremlin says it will weigh how to retaliate over EU transfer of frozen asset proceeds to Ukraine

Russia will carefully consider how to respond to the European Union's transfer to Ukraine of 1.5 billion euros ($1.63 billion) taken from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets,

July 26, 2024
Kremlin says it will weigh how to retaliate over EU transfer of frozen asset proceeds to Ukraine
Crime|Europe|News|World

EU countries put neo-Nazi group The Base on terrorist list

European Union member states on Friday added the neo-Nazi movement The Base to the EU Terrorist List, freezing its funds in EU countries and prohibiting anyone in the EU from providing

July 26, 2024
EU countries put neo-Nazi group The Base on terrorist list
Health|News|World

WHO sends over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children

The World Health Organization is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected after the virus was

July 26, 2024
WHO sends over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

Israeli private eye appears in London court over alleged hacking offences

An Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States for allegedly carrying out a "hacking for hire" campaign appeared in a London court on Friday, ahead of his

July 26, 2024
Israeli private eye appears in London court over alleged hacking offences
Economy|Finance|News

Russian central bank sharply hikes rates to 18%, promises further tightening

Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 18% on Friday, the highest level in more than two years, and vowed to

July 26, 2024
Russian central bank sharply hikes rates to 18%, promises further tightening
Economy|Europe|Finance

EBRD says Ukraine exposure 'absolutely not' a threat to credit rating

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's exposure to war-ravaged Ukraine does not pose a threat to its prized triple-A credit rating despite previous warnings from

July 26, 2024
EBRD says Ukraine exposure 'absolutely not' a threat to credit rating
News|US

Trump touts warm ties to Israel's Netanyahu, blasts Harris

Former U.S.

July 26, 2024
Trump touts warm ties to Israel's Netanyahu, blasts Harris
News|Opinion|Political|US

See moment Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have issued a statement voicing their support for Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential bid.

July 26, 2024
See moment Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
Election|News|Political|US

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

July 26, 2024
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
News|Opinion|US

Kamala Harris praised ‘defund the police’ movement in June 2020 radio interview

Kamala Harris praised ‘defund the police’ movement in June 2020 radio interview

July 26, 2024
Kamala Harris praised ‘defund the police’ movement in June 2020 radio interview
News|US

Harris praised ‘defund the police’ in 2020. Hear where she stands on the issue now

Vice President Kamala Harris voiced support for “defund the police” in a radio interview in June 2020 amid nationwide protests for police reform, just months before denouncing the movement after she had joined the Biden presidential campaign. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski reports. 

July 26, 2024
Harris praised ‘defund the police’ in 2020. Hear where she stands on the issue now
Business|US

LinkedIn billionaire is going all-in on Kamala Harris. But he wants her to make a big change

LinkedIn billionaire is going all-in on Kamala Harris. But he wants her to make a big change

July 26, 2024
LinkedIn billionaire is going all-in on Kamala Harris. But he wants her to make a big change
Political|World

UK urges China to prevent its companies supporting Russia's military

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged China to prevent its companies from supporting Russia's military, his office said on Friday following a meeting between Lammy and his

July 26, 2024
UK urges China to prevent its companies supporting Russia's military
Economy|Europe|News

Slovakia offers solution to restore Russian oil flows through Ukraine

Slovakia said on Friday it had offered a technical solution to Ukraine to restore stopped Russian oil supplies to Slovak and Hungarian

July 26, 2024
Slovakia offers solution to restore Russian oil flows through Ukraine
Europe|Opinion|Sports

For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics

For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow

July 26, 2024
For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics
Economy|Europe|News|World

EU transfers 1.5 billion euros from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The European Union will transfer 1.5 billion euros in proceeds from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

July 26, 2024
EU transfers 1.5 billion euros from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Asia|News|World

China, S.Korea should avoid external interference, Chinese foreign minister says

China and South Korea should avoid interference from external factors and expand common interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his South Korean counterpart on Friday.

July 26, 2024
China, S.Korea should avoid external interference, Chinese foreign minister says
Election|News|US

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu visits Trump, says Israel is eager to reach a cease-fire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with Donald Trump at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly four years as the two sought to mend their political alliance

July 26, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu visits Trump, says Israel is eager to reach a cease-fire deal
MidEast|News|US|World

Israeli officials criticize Harris' call for end to Gaza war

Israeli officials criticized U.S.

July 26, 2024
Israeli officials criticize Harris' call for end to Gaza war
Crime|Election|News

Trump vows return to site of assassination attempt, Obamas endorse Harris

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Friday he will return to the Pennsylvania town where he narrowly survived an assassination

July 26, 2024
Trump vows return to site of assassination attempt, Obamas endorse Harris
Election|News|US

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats

July 26, 2024
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

How Doug Emhoff is amplifying his wife’s historic presidential bid

How Doug Emhoff is amplifying his wife’s historic presidential bid

July 26, 2024
How Doug Emhoff is amplifying his wife’s historic presidential bid
Europe|News|Travel

Sunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?

A team of Polish divers has discovered the wreckage of an old sailing ship loaded “to the brim” with luxury goods including porcelain items and about 100 bottles of Champagne and mineral water off the Swedish coast

July 26, 2024
Sunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Asia|News|US|World

Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case for the Biden administration’s expanded commitment to Asia and the Indo-Pacific as he visits Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia this week and next

July 26, 2024
Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race
Asia|News

China says relations with Japan at 'critical stage'

Relations between China and Japan are at a critical stage, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart on Friday as the pair discussed thorny issues including

July 26, 2024
China says relations with Japan at 'critical stage'
Africa|News

Ethiopia declares 3 days of national mourning as mudslide death toll rises to 257

Ethiopian lawmakers declared three days of mourning Friday as diggers continued the search for bodies of mudslide victims in a remote part of the East African country

July 26, 2024
Ethiopia declares 3 days of national mourning as mudslide death toll rises to 257
Europe|News

Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns

Polish lawmakers voted on Friday in favour of a bill making it easier for security services to use weapons against migrants on the Belarus border,

July 26, 2024
Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns
News|Political|US|World

With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security

When Donald Trump suggested during the 2016 presidential campaign that he might not honor a U.S. commitment to defend other NATO countries if they were attacked, it triggered alarm throughout the trans-Atlantic alliance

July 26, 2024
With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security
Asia|News|World

Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire

Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Israel to respond to a United Nations court which last week ruled its

July 26, 2024
Australia, NZ, Canada call for ICJ response from Israel, Gaza ceasefire
News|World

Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza's ranks of thousands of orphans

Two-year-old Siwar Abdel-Hadi is the lone survivor in her family after an Israeli airstrike on her home in central Gaza killed her parents and three siblings

July 26, 2024
Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza's ranks of thousands of orphans
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian man confesses in video to Moscow car bomb attack on military officer at Ukraine's behest

Russia's RIA state news agency on Friday broadcast a video in which a Russian citizen said he had blown up a military officer in his car in Moscow earlier this week at the behest of

July 26, 2024
Russian man confesses in video to Moscow car bomb attack on military officer at Ukraine's behest
Asia|News|World

Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with China’s foreign minister for talks that come as friction escalates over Beijing's growing effort to press its sweeping maritime claims

July 26, 2024
Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims
Europe|News|Political|World

Agreement with Russia is 'deal with the devil,' adviser to Ukrainian president says

Signing an agreement with Russia to stop the war with Ukraine would amount to signing a deal with the devil

July 26, 2024
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with the devil,' adviser to Ukrainian president says
Asia

Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines

Typhoon Gaemi pummelled towns on China's coastal Fujian province on Friday with heavy rains and strong winds as the most powerful storm to hit the country this year began its widely

July 26, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines
Food|News|US

Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules

Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules

July 26, 2024
Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules
Asia|News|Science|World

A mysterious pile of bones could hold evidence of Japanese war crimes, activists say

Bones dug up from a wartime Army Medical School site in Tokyo decades ago and linked to victims of human experiments by Unit 731, Japan’s germ and biological warfare outfit, remain in a repository still waiting to find their home

July 26, 2024
A mysterious pile of bones could hold evidence of Japanese war crimes, activists say
Europe|News|World

Russian drones knock out Ukrainian power facilities near Kyiv

Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities in two regions between the capital Kyiv and the Russian border with drones overnight, leaving tens of thousands of people without power,

July 26, 2024
Russian drones knock out Ukrainian power facilities near Kyiv
Asia|News|World

India's Modi says Pakistan using 'terrorism, proxy war' to stay relevant

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Pakistan was trying to stay relevant through "terrorism" and "proxy war" but such a strategy would never succeed.

July 26, 2024
India's Modi says Pakistan using 'terrorism, proxy war' to stay relevant
Asia|Economy|Finance

China's rate cuts sequence hints at reduced role for MLF

China's latest series of rate cuts show the central bank's monetary framework has changed, analysts said, with the short-term repo rate becoming the primary signal and a

July 26, 2024
China's rate cuts sequence hints at reduced role for MLF
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Gaza war weighs heavy on the minds of Palestinian Olympians: ‘I want to be an inspiration’

Gaza war weighs heavy on the minds of Palestinian Olympians: ‘I want to be an inspiration’

July 26, 2024
Gaza war weighs heavy on the minds of Palestinian Olympians: ‘I want to be an inspiration’
Election|News|Political|US

Reporter on what Trump adviser revealed about running against Harris

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to Mark Caputo, national political reporter for The Bulwark, about his new reporting on how the Trump campaign is reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris entering the 2024 presidential race.

July 26, 2024
Reporter on what Trump adviser revealed about running against Harris
Election|News|Political|US

How Kamala Harris’ warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race

How Kamala Harris’ warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race

July 26, 2024
How Kamala Harris’ warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race
Election|News|Political|US

Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee

Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee

July 26, 2024
Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee
Election|News|US

‘Gone is the confidence’: SE Cupp reacts to Trump refusing to commit to debate with Harris

CNN political commentator SE Cupp reacts to Trump’s campaign statement refusing to commit to debate Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democratic nominee is official.

July 26, 2024
‘Gone is the confidence’: SE Cupp reacts to Trump refusing to commit to debate with Harris
Americas|News|Opinion|World

Why Venezuela's presidential election should matter to the rest of the world

Venezuelans have a crucial decision ahead of them

July 26, 2024
Why Venezuela's presidential election should matter to the rest of the world
Asia|Crime|News|World

Gang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say

Officials say at least 26 people have been killed by a gang in three remote villages in Papua New Guinea’s north, and eight villagers remain missing

July 26, 2024
Gang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza

July 26, 2024
Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
MidEast|News|World

Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu

Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to talk about the war in Gaza

July 26, 2024
Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu
Asia|News|World

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang pledges to work with Russia on East Asian peace

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said China and Russia should maintain communication and coordination on East Asian cooperation to promote regional peace and stability amid

July 26, 2024
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang pledges to work with Russia on East Asian peace
Asia|Australia|News|US|World

US military, seeking strategic advantages, builds up Australia's northern bases amid China tensions

The U.S. military is building infrastructure in northern Australia to help it project power into the South China Sea if a crisis with China erupts, a Reuters

July 26, 2024
US military, seeking strategic advantages, builds up Australia's northern bases amid China tensions
News|Technology|US|World

Israel's Netanyahu meets Musk after congressional address

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Washington on Wednesday after his address to the U.S. Congress.

July 25, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu meets Musk after congressional address
Crime|News|US

Judge in Trump's civil fraud case says he won't recuse himself over 'nothingburger' encounter

The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's civil fraud trial says he won’t step aside from the case, vehemently denying a claim that another lawyer had advised him ahead of the verdict

July 25, 2024
Judge in Trump's civil fraud case says he won't recuse himself over 'nothingburger' encounter
Election|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hear what VP Harris says she told Israel's Netanyahu

Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris talks about her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where she said she would ensure that Israel would be able to defend itself and urged an end to the war in Gaza.

July 25, 2024
Hear what VP Harris says she told Israel's Netanyahu
News|World

Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ on Gaza suffering while telling Netanyahu to get ceasefire deal done

Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ on Gaza suffering while telling Netanyahu to get ceasefire deal done

July 25, 2024
Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ on Gaza suffering while telling Netanyahu to get ceasefire deal done
Asia|News|World

China, India should work in same direction, relations have an important impact, says Wang

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it is hoped that China and India will work in the same direction and explore how the neighbouring countries can get along, according to a

July 25, 2024
China, India should work in same direction, relations have an important impact, says Wang
News|US

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

July 25, 2024
Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows
News|World

Martin Indyk, former US diplomat and author who devoted career to Middle East peace, dies at 73

Veteran diplomat Martin S

July 25, 2024
Martin Indyk, former US diplomat and author who devoted career to Middle East peace, dies at 73
Americas|Crime|MidEast

Mexican families flee to Guatemala to escape violence

More than 500 people in southern Mexico have fled to neighboring Guatemala this week amid armed clashes between criminal groups fighting over drug trafficking

July 25, 2024
Mexican families flee to Guatemala to escape violence
Election|News|US

Far-right Gateway Pundit kicked out of bankruptcy, exposing it to lawsuits

A U.S. judge on Thursday ruled that pro-Trump news site the Gateway Pundit should be dismissed from bankruptcy, exposing the site to lawsuits from election

July 25, 2024
Far-right Gateway Pundit kicked out of bankruptcy, exposing it to lawsuits
News

Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He's been found alive after 9 years

A dog that went missing in 2015 in Las Vegas has been found

July 25, 2024
Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He's been found alive after 9 years
News|US

Arkansas abortion measure's signatures from volunteers alone would fall short, filing shows

A court filing shows that the signatures collected by volunteers for an Arkansas abortion-rights measure would fall short of the number needed to qualify for the ballot if they're the only ones counted

July 25, 2024
Arkansas abortion measure's signatures from volunteers alone would fall short, filing shows
MidEast|News|World

Hamas leader in West Bank dies in Israeli custody, says Palestinian government body

A Hamas leader in the West Bank died in Israeli custody after a deterioration in his health condition, a Palestinian governmental body said early on Friday.

July 25, 2024
Hamas leader in West Bank dies in Israeli custody, says Palestinian government body
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

These older Democratic voters are feeling relief that Biden stepped aside

CNN's John King speaks with voters in Pennsylvania about their feelings on the 2024 presidential election following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race.

July 25, 2024
These older Democratic voters are feeling relief that Biden stepped aside
Environment|News|US

Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside

Two black bears are being blamed for causing a bit of a ruckus in Connecticut

July 25, 2024
Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
News|Political|US

Biden denounces Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity case

The U.S. President defiant after High Court ruling as the administration tries to grapple with his debate performance. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports. 

July 25, 2024
Biden denounces Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity case
News|World

Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks, sources say

Israel is seeking changes to a plan for a Gaza truce and the release of hostages by Hamas, complicating a

July 25, 2024
Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks, sources say
News|US|World

Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid

The Pentagon has found $2 billion worth of additional errors in its calculations for ammunition, missiles and other equipment sent to Ukraine, increasing the

July 25, 2024
Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid
News

Nikki Haley on whether she will run for president again

Part 3 of Nikki Haley on The Lead

July 25, 2024
Nikki Haley on whether she will run for president again
News|Opinion|US

Nikki Haley on Republican divisions over Ukraine aid

Part 2 of Nikki Haley on The Lead

July 25, 2024
Nikki Haley on Republican divisions over Ukraine aid
Election|Intereview|US

Haley said in January that if Trump was GOP nominee, Harris would be president. Hear her thoughts now

In her first interview since endorsing Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention, Nikki Haley spoke with CNN's Jake Tapper about her reaction to President Joe Biden dropping out of the race.

July 25, 2024
Haley said in January that if Trump was GOP nominee, Harris would be president. Hear her thoughts now
Opinion|US

Exclusive: Haley offers no apologies for what she said about Trump during primary and defends choice to back him over Harris

Exclusive: Haley offers no apologies for what she said about Trump during primary and defends choice to back him over Harris

July 25, 2024
Exclusive: Haley offers no apologies for what she said about Trump during primary and defends choice to back him over Harris
US

Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape

Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is taking to the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harris’ nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harris’ running mate takes shape

July 25, 2024
Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
Crime|News|US

New York prosecutors say evidence in Trump trial was ‘overwhelming’ and conviction should stand

New York prosecutors say evidence in Trump trial was ‘overwhelming’ and conviction should stand

July 25, 2024
New York prosecutors say evidence in Trump trial was ‘overwhelming’ and conviction should stand
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case

Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case

July 25, 2024
Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case
Americas|Asia|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Swimming-China doping row to raise tension at Paris pool

A doping row involving Chinese athletes may prove a tinderbox at the Olympic swimming meet where the United States face the biggest challenge to their reign in decades

July 25, 2024
Olympics-Swimming-China doping row to raise tension at Paris pool
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim

Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump’s historic hush money conviction

July 25, 2024
Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
Crime|News|US

Trump hush money prosecutors say conviction should stand despite immunity ruling

The Manhattan prosecutors who secured Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction said the verdict should stand despite the U.S.

July 25, 2024
Trump hush money prosecutors say conviction should stand despite immunity ruling
Election|News|US

Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff

Vice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.”

July 25, 2024
Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff
Americas|Election|News

US warns Venezuela's Maduro of need for free election on Sunday

The White House on Thursday expressed concern about the threat of violence in Venezuela's election on Sunday and warned President Nicolas

July 25, 2024
US warns Venezuela's Maduro of need for free election on Sunday
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris

Protesters against the Gaza war have held a “die-in” across from Lafayette Park and the White House as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

July 25, 2024
Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris
Election|News|US

Two polls show Harris doing better than Biden against Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is performing better than President Joe Biden in battleground states likely to decide the Nov. 5 election, narrowing the gap with

July 25, 2024
Two polls show Harris doing better than Biden against Trump
MidEast|News|World

EU's foreign chief calls Israel's decision to outlaw UNRWA nonsense

EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Thursday urged Israel to revoke its decision to outlaw the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA),

July 25, 2024
EU's foreign chief calls Israel's decision to outlaw UNRWA nonsense
Crime|Education|News|US

Former Uvalde officers plead not guilty in Texas school shooting case

Two former Texas school police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two

July 25, 2024
Former Uvalde officers plead not guilty in Texas school shooting case
Crime|News|US

Potential explosive device found outside New York City police station house

Potential explosive device found outside New York City police station house

July 25, 2024
Potential explosive device found outside New York City police station house
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot

Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic

July 25, 2024
Olympics-Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot
Crime|Europe|News|World

Teen suspect detained after nationalist Ukrainian former lawmaker shot dead

Teen suspect detained after nationalist Ukrainian former lawmaker shot dead

July 25, 2024
Teen suspect detained after nationalist Ukrainian former lawmaker shot dead
Election|News|Political|US

Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris is putting her own stamp on the campaign that she inherited from President Joe Biden

July 25, 2024
Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump
Crime

Charges against Malinda Hoagland's father and his girlfriend upgraded to first-degree murder

Charges against Malinda Hoagland's father and his girlfriend upgraded to first-degree murder

July 25, 2024
Charges against Malinda Hoagland's father and his girlfriend upgraded to first-degree murder
Food|News

Chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones, Ohio Supreme Court decides

The Ohio Supreme Court says consumers can't expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones

July 25, 2024
Chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones, Ohio Supreme Court decides
Business|Economy|News|US

A Trump presidency to pose mostly bearish risks for oil, Citi says

A Donald Trump presidency could be net bearish for oil prices due to a combination of factors including tariffs and oil-friendly policies, and pushing the Organization of the Petroleum

July 25, 2024
A Trump presidency to pose mostly bearish risks for oil, Citi says
Business|Crime|Economy|News|US

Far-right Gateway Pundit sought bankruptcy protection in ‘bad faith’ to avoid 2020 defamation suits, judge rules

Far-right Gateway Pundit sought bankruptcy protection in ‘bad faith’ to avoid 2020 defamation suits, judge rules

July 25, 2024
Far-right Gateway Pundit sought bankruptcy protection in ‘bad faith’ to avoid 2020 defamation suits, judge rules
MidEast|News|US|World

US not seen a detailed post-war plan from Israel, Gen. Brown says

The top U.S. general said on Thursday Israel still has not shared much of its "day after" planning for Gaza once the war with Hamas ends.

July 25, 2024
US not seen a detailed post-war plan from Israel, Gen. Brown says
Crime|News

Mother was killed trying to rescue her child from carjacking. Now 3 young men face murder charges

Mother was killed trying to rescue her child from carjacking. Now 3 young men face murder charges

July 25, 2024
Mother was killed trying to rescue her child from carjacking. Now 3 young men face murder charges
News|Technology|World

YouTube speeds in Russia may drop by up to 40% this week to pressure company, says senior lawmaker

YouTube speeds on desktop computers in Russia may drop by around 40% this week and up to 70% the following week, a senior Russian lawmaker, close to the authorities, said on

July 25, 2024
YouTube speeds in Russia may drop by up to 40% this week to pressure company, says senior lawmaker
Business|News|Technology|Travel

‘Just shocking’: Delta passengers tell of airport agony and honeymoon travel woes during tech meltdown

‘Just shocking’: Delta passengers tell of airport agony and honeymoon travel woes during tech meltdown

July 25, 2024
‘Just shocking’: Delta passengers tell of airport agony and honeymoon travel woes during tech meltdown
Europe|Technology|World

Future of undersea electricity cable linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel will be decided next month

Cyprus' energy minister says the future of an electricity cable linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel will be settled next month

July 25, 2024
Future of undersea electricity cable linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel will be decided next month
Crime|News|Sports

Bills' Von Miller says he believes domestic assault case to be closed, with no charges filed

No charges have been filed, and Von Miller says he considers the case of him allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend as being closed based on feedback the Buffalo Bills edge rusher got from his legal representatives

July 25, 2024
Bills' Von Miller says he believes domestic assault case to be closed, with no charges filed
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing

A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing seeking to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son

July 25, 2024
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing
Crime|News|US

Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued US Bureau of Prisons after AP reporting

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after The Associated Press exposed systemic corruption and abuse in the prison system

July 25, 2024
Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued US Bureau of Prisons after AP reporting
Crime|News|World

Bodies of Israeli hostages were retrieved from Gaza tunnel, military says

The bodies of five Israeli hostages retrieved this week from the Gaza Strip had been held in a tunnel deep underground, Israel's military said on Thursday.

July 25, 2024
Bodies of Israeli hostages were retrieved from Gaza tunnel, military says
Crime|News|US

Man charged over death threat to Trump prosecutor, judge

A Nevada man has been charged with making a death threat against the prosecutor who secured Donald Trump's criminal conviction and the judge who oversaw the former U.S

July 25, 2024
Man charged over death threat to Trump prosecutor, judge
Asia|News|Political

North Korean hackers stealing military secrets, say US and allies

By James Pearson and Sarah N.

July 25, 2024
North Korean hackers stealing military secrets, say US and allies
Crime|News|Technology|World

North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases

Federal authorities say a North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American medical centers, military bases and even NASA

July 25, 2024
North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

G7 framework deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan seen in Oct, EU's Gentiloni says

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies are likely to have a framework deal for a Russian-asset-backed $50 billion loan to Ukraine by October, in time to

July 25, 2024
G7 framework deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan seen in Oct, EU's Gentiloni says
Americas|Crime|News|World

Mexicans seeking refuge in Guatemala describe drug cartel shootouts that drove them to flee

Catholic Church leaders in southern Mexico have made a desperate plea for the Mexican government to protect communities from drug cartels that extract protection payments and use locals as human shields near the border with Guatemala

July 25, 2024
Mexicans seeking refuge in Guatemala describe drug cartel shootouts that drove them to flee
Europe|News|Sports|World

French minister thanks Belgium for detaining 7 terror suspects on eve of Olympics opening ceremony

On the eve of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, France's interior minister thanked Belgium for a string of raids that led to the detention of seven people for questioning over suspected terrorist activities

July 25, 2024
French minister thanks Belgium for detaining 7 terror suspects on eve of Olympics opening ceremony
Australia|Health|Sports

Australian field hockey player opts to amputate part of his finger in order to compete in Paris Olympics

Australian field hockey player opts to amputate part of his finger in order to compete in Paris Olympics

July 25, 2024
Australian field hockey player opts to amputate part of his finger in order to compete in Paris Olympics
News|US|World

Harris pushes Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza: 'I will not be silent'

U.S.

July 25, 2024
Harris pushes Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza: 'I will not be silent'
News|US

Fact check: Trump made at least 10 false claims about Kamala Harris in a single rally speech

Fact check: Trump made at least 10 false claims about Kamala Harris in a single rally speech

July 25, 2024
Fact check: Trump made at least 10 false claims about Kamala Harris in a single rally speech
Crime|News|US

Gunman shot at North Carolina tree trimming crew; multiple injured

Gunman shot at North Carolina tree trimming crew; multiple injured

July 25, 2024
Gunman shot at North Carolina tree trimming crew; multiple injured
Asia|News|World

India and China agree to approach border issues with urgency

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday in Laos, where the two leaders agreed to resolve border issues as soon as possible

July 25, 2024
India and China agree to approach border issues with urgency
Crime|News

Shooter in deadly Oslo Pride gay bar attack appeals conviction

An Iranian-born Norwegian man convicted of murder and terrorism over a deadly shooting rampage at an Oslo gay bar in 2022 has appealed his case, a lawyer for the victims said on

July 25, 2024
Shooter in deadly Oslo Pride gay bar attack appeals conviction
News|US

Harris condemns flag burning, protesters call it distraction from Gaza crisis

U.S.

July 25, 2024
Harris condemns flag burning, protesters call it distraction from Gaza crisis
Election|News|Political|US

Hear Biden's full historic address on leaving 2024 race

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office of the White House about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid.

July 25, 2024
Hear Biden's full historic address on leaving 2024 race
Asia|Business|Technology|World

China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators

China has issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations

July 25, 2024
China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators
Crime

'I'm so broke': Two Toronto women speak out after losing $76,000 in romance scam

'I'm so broke': Two Toronto women speak out after losing $76,000 in romance scam

July 25, 2024
'I'm so broke': Two Toronto women speak out after losing $76,000 in romance scam
Crime|Europe|News|Videos

Sussex woman ran over with her own vehicle after carjacking

Sussex woman ran over with her own vehicle after carjacking

July 25, 2024
Sussex woman ran over with her own vehicle after carjacking
Crime|News|US

Ex-Uvalde schools police officer pleads not guilty to charges of child endangerment and abandonment in 2022 massacre

Ex-Uvalde schools police officer pleads not guilty to charges of child endangerment and abandonment in 2022 massacre

July 25, 2024
Ex-Uvalde schools police officer pleads not guilty to charges of child endangerment and abandonment in 2022 massacre
MidEast|News|World

Battered Hamas confounds Israel's bid to declare victory

Senior figures in Israel's government have said it is closing in on its war aims of defeating Hamas militarily and the return of

July 25, 2024
Battered Hamas confounds Israel's bid to declare victory
Crime|News|Political

Ann Arbor city councilwoman speaks on alleged hate crime outside her home

Ann Arbor city councilwoman speaks on alleged hate crime outside her home

July 25, 2024
Ann Arbor city councilwoman speaks on alleged hate crime outside her home
Economy|Finance|News

Top critics challenge Russian central bank, point to China's rate cuts

The Russian central bank's independence is set to be tested as it prepares to hike interest rates on Friday amid growing pressure from opponents - including

July 25, 2024
Top critics challenge Russian central bank, point to China's rate cuts
News|Sports

As Paris Games cheer gender equity, female Paralympians face 'double marginalisation'

As organisers and fans celebrate the start of the first "gender-equal Games" this month in Paris, Paralympic athletes still face multiple barriers to achieving the

July 25, 2024
As Paris Games cheer gender equity, female Paralympians face 'double marginalisation'
Business|Europe|Technology|US|World

Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul

July 25, 2024
Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
MidEast|News|World

Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah

A Houthi response to Israeli airstrikes near Yemen's Hodeidah is coming, the Iran-backed group's leader declared in a televised speech on Thursday.

July 25, 2024
Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah
Asia|Economy|News|World

Ukraine asks Hong Kong not to let Russia circumvent sanctions

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited Hong Kong on Thursday and called on its leader John Lee to prevent Russia from using Hong Kong as a way to circumvent Western sanctions

July 25, 2024
Ukraine asks Hong Kong not to let Russia circumvent sanctions
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Russia moves towards letting foreign banks open branches in Russia

Russian lawmakers gave preliminary approval to proposed legislation on Thursday that would allow foreign banks to open branches in Russia, a step the finance ministry said it hoped

July 25, 2024
Russia moves towards letting foreign banks open branches in Russia
News|Sports|World

As Paris Olympics kick off, Gazans seek refuge in soccer

Inspired by the Olympics worlds away in Paris, some Palestinian youths played soccer against each other at a school sheltering the displaced in the war-torn Gaza Strip

July 25, 2024
As Paris Olympics kick off, Gazans seek refuge in soccer
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Russia, China turn to digital payments as sanctions hamper bilateral trade settlements

The increased use of digital assets in cross-border settlements between Russia and China is easing bilateral payment issues, digital

July 25, 2024
Russia, China turn to digital payments as sanctions hamper bilateral trade settlements
Health|Sports|Technology|World

Grindr is limiting location services at the Olympics to protect LGBTQ+ athletes

Grindr is limiting location services at the Olympics to protect LGBTQ+ athletes

July 25, 2024
Grindr is limiting location services at the Olympics to protect LGBTQ+ athletes
Business|Celebrity|Election|Finance|News|US

Trump says Musk never told him about any $45mln donation

Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump on Thursday said billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk never told him that he planned to give $45 million for his campaign,

July 25, 2024
Trump says Musk never told him about any $45mln donation
News|Opinion|World

Trump’s promotion of an image of strength after assassination attempt borrows from authoritarian playbook

History is dotted with instances of strongmen who burnish their image or crack down on opponents after attempts on their life.

July 25, 2024
Trump’s promotion of an image of strength after assassination attempt borrows from authoritarian playbook
Election|US

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

From geographic balancing to making up for what the presidential candidate lacks, the considerations for picking a vice presidential candidate have changed and evolved since the 19th century.

July 25, 2024
Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?
MidEast|News|World

Trump, ahead of Netanyahu meeting, urges quick end to war, return of hostages

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, one day before meeting Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, called for a quick end to its war with Hamas and a return of the hostages,

July 25, 2024
Trump, ahead of Netanyahu meeting, urges quick end to war, return of hostages
Crime|Technology

Have you been targeted by non-consensual deepfake pornography?

Have you been targeted by non-consensual deepfake pornography?

July 25, 2024
Have you been targeted by non-consensual deepfake pornography?
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda

Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda

July 25, 2024
Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda
MidEast|News|Sports|Travel|World

Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris

Palestinian Olympic athletes have been greeted with a roar of a crowd and gifts of food and roses as they arrived in Paris

July 25, 2024
Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris
Crime|News|Opinion|US

Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home

Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home

July 25, 2024
Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
Asia|Crime|News

Thai activist who called for monarchy reform gets 4 more years in jail

A prominent activist jailed and made famous over his public call for reforms to Thailand's powerful monarchy was given four more years in prison for another violation of the

July 25, 2024
Thai activist who called for monarchy reform gets 4 more years in jail
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on Hong Kong to prevent Russia and Russian businesses from using the region to circumvent sanctions

July 25, 2024
Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions
Election|News|US

2024 Election Latest: Harris decries suffering in Gaza, calls for cease-fire to free hostages

Likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters that she is “ready” to debate her Republican rival Donald Trump and accused him of “backpedaling” on their faceoff

July 25, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Harris decries suffering in Gaza, calls for cease-fire to free hostages
MidEast|News|World

Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech

Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech

July 25, 2024
Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech
Opinion|Technology

Meta must do more to address non-consensual, deepfake porn, Oversight Board says

Meta must do more to address non-consensual, deepfake porn, Oversight Board says

July 25, 2024
Meta must do more to address non-consensual, deepfake porn, Oversight Board says
Election|News|Opinion|US

Vance confronts upheaval and uncertainty in first 10 days as Trump’s running mate

Vance confronts upheaval and uncertainty in first 10 days as Trump’s running mate

July 25, 2024
Vance confronts upheaval and uncertainty in first 10 days as Trump’s running mate
Crime|News|US

Judge rebukes Hunter Biden’s lawyers for ‘false statements’ in their bid to toss tax indictment

Judge rebukes Hunter Biden’s lawyers for ‘false statements’ in their bid to toss tax indictment

July 25, 2024
Judge rebukes Hunter Biden’s lawyers for ‘false statements’ in their bid to toss tax indictment
Europe|News|World

Kremlin says Russia is open to talks with Ukraine while Zelenskiy is in power but needs more details

The Kremlin signalled on Thursday it was open to negotiations with Ukraine on ending the conflict while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains in power despite publicly

July 25, 2024
Kremlin says Russia is open to talks with Ukraine while Zelenskiy is in power but needs more details
Election|News|US

Why this tech billionaire is backing Kamala Harris

LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman tells CNN's Matt Egan why he's supporting Kamala Harris and who he'd like to see on her ticket.

July 25, 2024
Why this tech billionaire is backing Kamala Harris
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Israelis watched Netanyahu's Congress speech closely. For many, it was both uplifting and depressing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fiery speech to Congress may have been delivered in Washington, but his words appeared aimed at an audience back home

July 25, 2024
Israelis watched Netanyahu's Congress speech closely. For many, it was both uplifting and depressing
News|US|World

How Biden’s Gaza pier project unraveled

The first time President Joe Biden's administration considered ordering the U.S. military to build a floating pier off Gaza to deliver aid in late

July 25, 2024
How Biden’s Gaza pier project unraveled
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

Trump, Republicans court crypto votes and dollars at 'Bitcoin 2024' conference

Republican nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump once blasted cryptocurrency, calling it a "scam."

July 25, 2024
Trump, Republicans court crypto votes and dollars at 'Bitcoin 2024' conference
Uncategorized

In a Trump win, economists see revived inflation and a more wary Fed

By Michael S.

July 25, 2024
In a Trump win, economists see revived inflation and a more wary Fed
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall

Former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.”

July 25, 2024
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

You shouldn’t want to look like an Olympian, experts say

You shouldn’t want to look like an Olympian, experts say

July 25, 2024
You shouldn’t want to look like an Olympian, experts say
Asia|News|World

Myanmar regional military HQ captured, rebels say, in blow to junta

A rebel army in Myanmar said on Thursday it had seized control of a major regional military headquarters near the border with China, in what could be the biggest recent defeat for a ruling

July 25, 2024
Myanmar regional military HQ captured, rebels say, in blow to junta
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu meets with Biden as cease-fire talks face delays

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza

July 25, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu meets with Biden as cease-fire talks face delays
Asia|News|World

Russia and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near United States

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers patrolled near the U.S. state of Alaska in the North Pacific and Arctic on Thursday, the two countries said, a move

July 25, 2024
Russia and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near United States
MidEast|News|World

Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks active in Rafah

Israeli forces advanced deeper into some towns on the eastern side of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Thursday and tanks advanced in central Rafah, with

July 25, 2024
Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks active in Rafah
Health|News|Travel|World

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees

July 25, 2024
Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees
Environment|Europe|News

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

July 25, 2024
Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways
Europe|News|World

Russian drone debris found in Romania, NATO says no sign of intentional attack

Romania said it found Russian drone fragments on its territory on Thursday and NATO said it saw no sign of an intentional attack on the alliance's territory after Moscow troops fired

July 25, 2024
Russian drone debris found in Romania, NATO says no sign of intentional attack
News|Political|World

Putin meets Syria's Assad to discuss Turkey and Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Bashar al-Assad in the Kremlin as Moscow nudges the Syrian leader towards a meeting with

July 25, 2024
Putin meets Syria's Assad to discuss Turkey and Israel
Crime|Europe|News|Videos|World

Officer suspended after videos of police beating men at UK airport spark outcry

Officer suspended after videos of police beating men at UK airport spark outcry

July 25, 2024
Officer suspended after videos of police beating men at UK airport spark outcry
Crime|Europe|News|Videos

Police force self-reports to watchdog after 'truly shocking' incident caught on camera

A British policeman has been removed from frontline duty after multiple videos emerged on social media showing officers beating at least three people inside Manchester Airport in an incident the city’s force has labeled “truly shocking.” The viral videos, in which one officer could be seen stomping on a man’s head, are the latest to spark a public and political argument in Britain over whether violence used by police was proportionate or justified. Greater Manchester Police said the footage on social media showed a confrontation that began after three officers were injured in a “violent assault,” including one female officer who suffered a broken nose. CNN's Rosemary Church has more.

July 25, 2024
Police force self-reports to watchdog after 'truly shocking' incident caught on camera
MidEast|News|US|World

Jeremy Diamond fact-checks Netanyahu’s claims about civilian casualties and aid in Gaza

CNN's Jeremy Diamond fact-checks claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech to the US Congress in Washington, D.C.

July 25, 2024
Jeremy Diamond fact-checks Netanyahu’s claims about civilian casualties and aid in Gaza
News|Political|US

Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff joined a Zoom call organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Jewish Women for Kamala where he vowed that Harris would support Israel and ensure the country can defend itself.

July 25, 2024
Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel
MidEast|News|US|World

Harris steps out on Israel as she navigates Biden and Netanyahu

Harris steps out on Israel as she navigates Biden and Netanyahu

July 25, 2024
Harris steps out on Israel as she navigates Biden and Netanyahu
Europe|News

Netherlands, Denmark ready to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

The Netherlands and Denmark are ready to deliver 14 refurbished Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the Dutch defence ministry said on Thursday.

July 25, 2024
Netherlands, Denmark ready to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Election|News|Political|US

Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at long, often chaotic meetings

The State Election Board in Georgia once toiled in relative obscurity

July 25, 2024
Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at long, often chaotic meetings
News|Opinion|Political|US

House Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch

House Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch

July 25, 2024
House Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch
Crime|News|Sports|World

ISIS-K’s online recruitment poses security threat to West ahead of Olympic Games

ISIS-K’s online recruitment poses security threat to West ahead of Olympic Games

July 25, 2024
ISIS-K’s online recruitment poses security threat to West ahead of Olympic Games
Asia|News|World

North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire

North Korea has sent about 500 balloons laden with trash into South Korea's air space over the past 24 hours, officials in the South said on Thursday, disrupting

July 25, 2024
North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire
Asia|World

Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines

A strong typhoon has made landfall on China’s southeastern coast after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding in low-lying areas and left three dead

July 25, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines
News|US

Obama plans to endorse VP Harris for president soon, NBC News reports

Former U.S. President Barack Obama plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate soon, NBC News reported on Thursday.

July 25, 2024
Obama plans to endorse VP Harris for president soon, NBC News reports
Election|News|US

Democratic convention planners are working to pull off a dramatic Biden-Harris role reversal

Organizers of next month’s Democratic National Convention are tossing out their script

July 25, 2024
Democratic convention planners are working to pull off a dramatic Biden-Harris role reversal
Education|Election|News|US

Harris gains ground in polls as Trump tries to brand her a Marxist

Vice President Kamala Harris took her presidential campaign blitz to the largest U.S. teachers' union on Thursday, promising a "fight for the

July 25, 2024
Harris gains ground in polls as Trump tries to brand her a Marxist
News|US|World

Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska is a new show of expanding military cooperation and it raises concerns

July 25, 2024
Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation
Economy|News|US

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies

July 25, 2024
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
MidEast|News|Political|World

Harris tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home

Vice President Kamala Harris says she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal soon with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack can return home

July 25, 2024
Harris tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China central bank surprises by lending again at lower rates

China's central bank surprised markets for a second time this week by conducting an unscheduled lending operation on Thursday at steeply lower rates, suggesting authorities are

July 25, 2024
China central bank surprises by lending again at lower rates
Asia|Crime|News

Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says

A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial

July 25, 2024
Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
Crime|News|Political|US

New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case

New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case

July 25, 2024
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
News|US

House votes to set up bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt

House votes to set up bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt

July 25, 2024
House votes to set up bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Asia|News|US|World

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska in first such flight

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska in first such flight

July 25, 2024
NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska in first such flight
Asia|News|World

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have gathered in the capital of Laos for a regional forum that runs through Saturday

July 25, 2024
Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
News|Opinion|Political

Biden's speech: Warnings about Trump without naming him, a hefty to-do list, and a power handoff

President Joe Biden delivered a solemn Oval Office address Wednesday that laid out in the clearest terms yet why he abandoned his reelection campaign

July 25, 2024
Biden's speech: Warnings about Trump without naming him, a hefty to-do list, and a power handoff
Crime|US

House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes

The House has voted to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump

July 25, 2024
House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
News|World

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Australia on Thursday imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli settlers and a youth group it said had been involved in violence against Palestinians in the West

July 25, 2024
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence
Health|News|Science|World

Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine

Sharks off the coast of Brazil's party city Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine.

July 24, 2024
Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine
News|US

Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife defends Harris against sexist criticisms of her as childless

Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife defends Harris against sexist criticisms of her as childless

July 24, 2024
Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife defends Harris against sexist criticisms of her as childless
World

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared

Typhoon Gaemi roared into southeastern China on Thursday after churning across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling

July 24, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
News|Opinion|Political|World

Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress

Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress

July 24, 2024
Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Chinese banks cut deposit rates to relieve squeezed margins

Five of China's major state-owned banks on Thursday cut deposit rates to cushion a hit to their already record low margins after this week's surprise lowering of lending

July 24, 2024
Chinese banks cut deposit rates to relieve squeezed margins
Asia|Science|Technology

China's secretive spaceplane likely testing 'dual use' technology, experts say

China's shadowy, uncrewed reusable spacecraft, which launches atop a rocket booster and lands at a secretive military airfield, is most likely testing technology

July 24, 2024
China's secretive spaceplane likely testing 'dual use' technology, experts say
Election|News|Opinion|US

Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race

President Joe Biden has delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy

July 24, 2024
Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
Election|News|US

Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he pulled out of the race against Republican Donald Trump over concerns about the future

July 24, 2024
Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office
MidEast|World

Gaza ceasefire negotiations appear to be in closing stages, senior US official says

Negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal in the Gaza conflict appear to be in their closing stages and U.S.

July 24, 2024
Gaza ceasefire negotiations appear to be in closing stages, senior US official says
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The new wave of pop stars who are getting young voters tuned into the 2024 election

The new wave of pop stars who are getting young voters tuned into the 2024 election

July 24, 2024
The new wave of pop stars who are getting young voters tuned into the 2024 election
Finance|Stock Markets

A megacap tsunami coming your way

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets by Alden Bentley in New York Brace for fallout from a megacap-led wipe out.

July 24, 2024
A megacap tsunami coming your way
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country’s conduct in the devastating Gaza war and urged the U.S. to support the fight against Hamas despite the humanitarian crisis it has unleashed

July 24, 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress
MidEast|News|World

Hamas senior official: Netanyahu speech shows he doesn't want ceasefire deal

Hamas senior official Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech addressing the U.S.

July 24, 2024
Hamas senior official: Netanyahu speech shows he doesn't want ceasefire deal
MidEast|News|World

Israeli forces retrieve bodies of five hostages from Gaza, military says

Israeli forces recovered on Wednesday the bodies of five hostages killed in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and held in Gaza since, the Israeli military said.

July 24, 2024
Israeli forces retrieve bodies of five hostages from Gaza, military says
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Political|US

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

July 24, 2024
Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos
Election|News|US

Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7

Democratic National Convention delegates can make Vice President Kamala Harris their presidential nominee — and even approve her yet-to be-named running mate — in online voting beginning next week

July 24, 2024
Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7
Election|News|US

Democrats approve rules for likely Harris nomination

Democrats approve rules for likely Harris nomination

July 24, 2024
Democrats approve rules for likely Harris nomination
Environment|News

Salt Lake City worker accidentally poisons hundreds of trees in Fairpark area

Salt Lake City worker accidentally poisons hundreds of trees in Fairpark area

July 24, 2024
Salt Lake City worker accidentally poisons hundreds of trees in Fairpark area
Crime|News|US

An ATV driver ran over an 80-year-old man posting Trump signs in his yard, police say

An ATV driver ran over an 80-year-old man posting Trump signs in his yard, police say

July 24, 2024
An ATV driver ran over an 80-year-old man posting Trump signs in his yard, police say
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Zelenskiy says Ukraine's participation in Paris is a big accomplishment

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that the very fact that Ukraine was participating in the Olympic Games was an accomplishment in wartime and added that the athletes'

July 24, 2024
Olympics-Zelenskiy says Ukraine's participation in Paris is a big accomplishment
Crime|News|US

Body camera video focused national attention on an Illinois deputy's fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

A riveted nation watched video released this week of a sheriff’s deputy in Illinois fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who called 911 for assistance, in her home

July 24, 2024
Body camera video focused national attention on an Illinois deputy's fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
Crime|News|US

Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband

A 76-year-old Connecticut woman has been found dead at her home, hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband

July 24, 2024
Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband
News|Sports|World

Israel's national anthem loudly jeered before Olympic soccer match against Mali

Israel’s national anthem was loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali

July 24, 2024
Israel's national anthem loudly jeered before Olympic soccer match against Mali
Election|News|US

Fox News proposes Trump-Harris debate on Sept. 17 after Biden pulls out of race

Fox News proposes Trump-Harris debate on Sept. 17 after Biden pulls out of race

July 24, 2024
Fox News proposes Trump-Harris debate on Sept. 17 after Biden pulls out of race
News|US

What is DEI? Republicans are using the term to attack Kamala Harris, but experts say it’s widely misunderstood

What is DEI? Republicans are using the term to attack Kamala Harris, but experts say it’s widely misunderstood

July 24, 2024
What is DEI? Republicans are using the term to attack Kamala Harris, but experts say it’s widely misunderstood
News|Opinion|Political|US

'Incredibly insulting': Susan Rice responds to comment that Harris is a 'DEI hire'

Former UN ambassador Susan Rice speaks with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about a comment made by Rep. Ted Burchett (R-TN) calling Vice President Kamala Harris a "DEI hire."

July 24, 2024
'Incredibly insulting': Susan Rice responds to comment that Harris is a 'DEI hire'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says

A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can proceed

July 24, 2024
Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says
Africa|Crime|Lifestyle|News|World

Ghana's top court upholds law criminalising gay sex

Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a six-decade-old law criminalising gay sex as the west African country awaits another court decision on whether to introduce even harsher

July 24, 2024
Ghana's top court upholds law criminalising gay sex
News|US|World

New video of aftermath of Trump assassination attempt shows body on roof

Soon after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, local law enforcement officers and a U.S.

July 24, 2024
New video of aftermath of Trump assassination attempt shows body on roof
US

Top Trump Justice Dept officials intervened to reduce Stone sentence, watchdog finds

Top U.S.

July 24, 2024
Top Trump Justice Dept officials intervened to reduce Stone sentence, watchdog finds
Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|News|Sports

France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony

French government and Olympics officials are seeking a creative solution to allow Muslim French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla to wear her hijab at the opening ceremony

July 24, 2024
France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony
Crime|News

Salman Rushdie's alleged attacker faces federal terrorism charges

The man accused of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie in New York two years ago now faces federal terrorism charges for his alleged support for Hezbollah, according to

July 24, 2024
Salman Rushdie's alleged attacker faces federal terrorism charges
Lifestyle|Political

Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’

Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’

July 24, 2024
Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’
News|US|World

Protesters hoist Palestinian flags in Washington during Netanyahu speech

Protesters demanding the U.S. stop military aid to Israel hoisted Palestinian flags and burnt American ones outside Washington's Union Station in demonstrations

July 24, 2024
Protesters hoist Palestinian flags in Washington during Netanyahu speech
Election|News|US

CNN Poll: Harris improves on Biden’s performance against Trump in early look at new matchup

CNN Poll: Harris improves on Biden’s performance against Trump in early look at new matchup

July 24, 2024
CNN Poll: Harris improves on Biden’s performance against Trump in early look at new matchup
Arts|News

Conductor John Eliot Gardiner quits the choir and orchestra he founded after musician assault claim

Renowned British conductor John Eliot Gardiner has announced he is quitting the orchestra he has led for six decades

July 24, 2024
Conductor John Eliot Gardiner quits the choir and orchestra he founded after musician assault claim
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|News|Travel|World

Italy's Meloni to visit China this week with trade, investment agenda

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit China from July 26-31 on her first trip there since taking office, aiming to improve trade with China, a person involved in the

July 24, 2024
Italy's Meloni to visit China this week with trade, investment agenda
Business|Europe|News|Travel

Delta’s CEO is off to Paris while his airline struggles to recover from massive meltdown

Delta’s CEO is off to Paris while his airline struggles to recover from massive meltdown

July 24, 2024
Delta’s CEO is off to Paris while his airline struggles to recover from massive meltdown
News|Science|US|World

US working with Kyiv on future power generation plans

The United States is working with Ukraine on a roadmap for its post-war energy grid which will include safe nuclear power technologies as well as renewables, U.S.

July 24, 2024
US working with Kyiv on future power generation plans
Business|Economy|News|US

Chicago-area gas prices are surging after a tornado nearly took out a refinery

Chicago-area gas prices are surging after a tornado nearly took out a refinery

July 24, 2024
Chicago-area gas prices are surging after a tornado nearly took out a refinery
Crime|News|US

Takeaways from FBI testimony: Trump shooter searched details of JFK assassination and flew drone near rally site

Takeaways from FBI testimony: Trump shooter searched details of JFK assassination and flew drone near rally site

July 24, 2024
Takeaways from FBI testimony: Trump shooter searched details of JFK assassination and flew drone near rally site
Crime|News|World

Man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty to federal terrorism-related counts, lawyer says

Man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty to federal terrorism-related counts, lawyer says

July 24, 2024
Man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty to federal terrorism-related counts, lawyer says
News|World

Israel will send delegation to Gaza ceasefire talks next week, Israeli official says

The departure of the Israeli team negotiating a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States has been pushed from Thursday to next week,

July 24, 2024
Israel will send delegation to Gaza ceasefire talks next week, Israeli official says
Business|Technology|US

Lyft officials settle lawsuit over sexual assaults by drivers

Lyft will implement several safety and governance reforms to settle a shareholder lawsuit accusing the ride-sharing company's officers and directors of not doing enough

July 24, 2024
Lyft officials settle lawsuit over sexual assaults by drivers
Crime|News|US

Prosecutor says the New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa

Government prosecutors have for the first time offered a possible motive for a New Jersey man's knife attack on author Salman Rushdie in western New York two years ago

July 24, 2024
Prosecutor says the New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB scrutinises geopolitical risks for banks after Russia 'lesson'

The European Central Bank's top banking supervisor said on Wednesday she was working on a new framework for assessing how geopolitical risks impact banks, drawing

July 24, 2024
ECB scrutinises geopolitical risks for banks after Russia 'lesson'
MidEast|News|World

On Lebanon border, Israel and Hezbollah's deadly game of patience

In deserted villages and communities near the southern Lebanon border, Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters have watched each other for months,

July 24, 2024
On Lebanon border, Israel and Hezbollah's deadly game of patience
MidEast|News|World

Erdogan courts ‘terrorist’ Assad amid pressure to solve Turkey’s ‘Syrian problem’

Erdogan courts ‘terrorist’ Assad amid pressure to solve Turkey’s ‘Syrian problem’

July 24, 2024
Erdogan courts ‘terrorist’ Assad amid pressure to solve Turkey’s ‘Syrian problem’
Crime|News|Political|World

Nine arrests during London protest against Israel arms exports

British police on Wednesday arrested nine people during a protest against arms exports to Israel that briefly blocked the street outside the foreign ministry, highlighting pressure

July 24, 2024
Nine arrests during London protest against Israel arms exports
Sports

Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations

July 24, 2024
Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal
News|Opinion|Political|US

Right-wing media figures target Kamala Harris with race and gender-based attacks

Right-wing media figures target Kamala Harris with race and gender-based attacks

July 24, 2024
Right-wing media figures target Kamala Harris with race and gender-based attacks
Crime|News

Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside

Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside

July 24, 2024
Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside
Crime|Health|News|World

New Zealand abuse scandal mirrored in other countries

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms on Wednesday after a public inquiry found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused

July 24, 2024
New Zealand abuse scandal mirrored in other countries
Business|Election|Technology|US

Donald Trump presidency would be good for defense spending, HEICO exec said

A Donald Trump presidency would benefit the U.S. defense industry, independent aerospace and defense parts producer Heico Corp's co-president Eric Mendelson told

July 24, 2024
Donald Trump presidency would be good for defense spending, HEICO exec said
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu says no change at Al-Aqsa after Ben-Gvir's remarks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday there was no change in policy at a sacred Jerusalem site, after a far-right cabinet minister said Jews could now pray

July 24, 2024
Netanyahu says no change at Al-Aqsa after Ben-Gvir's remarks
News|US

Israel's Netanyahu to meet separately with Biden, Harris on Thursday, White House says

U.S.

July 24, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu to meet separately with Biden, Harris on Thursday, White House says
Election|News|US|World

Russia says US election upheaval shows schism in American society

Russia said on Wednesday that the upheaval surrounding the U.S. election, including an assassination attempt against Donald Trump and the exit of President Joe

July 24, 2024
Russia says US election upheaval shows schism in American society
Crime|Technology

Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

Meta says it has removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts engaging in sexual extortion scams

July 24, 2024
Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria
News|World

'Miracle' baby born in Gaza after airstrike kills heavily pregnant mother

Nine months pregnant, Ola Al-Kurd could not wait to hold her baby and bring new life to Gaza during a war which has killed over 39,000 fellow Palestinians and razed

July 24, 2024
'Miracle' baby born in Gaza after airstrike kills heavily pregnant mother
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden dropped out − is the news media to blame?

Are journalists to blame for Biden dropping out? This assumes that the power of the press is significant and straightforward. It’s neither.

July 24, 2024
Biden dropped out − is the news media to blame?
Opinion|Political

Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were

Even Louis XIV of France, the epitome of absolute monarchy, did not stand above the law. Kings have always been defined and constrained by legal precedent.

July 24, 2024
Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Iran summons German ambassador over banning of Islamic centre, IRNA reports

Iran's foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador in Tehran on Wednesday over Berlin's decision to ban the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association, the official IRNA news

July 24, 2024
Iran summons German ambassador over banning of Islamic centre, IRNA reports
News|Opinion|Political|World

As Hamas war drags on, Israeli democracy weakens further

Israel’s democracy was already diminishing before the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, but things have only worsened since then.

July 24, 2024
As Hamas war drags on, Israeli democracy weakens further
Europe|News|US|World

Germany's Scholz says Harris could win U.S. election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised U.S.

July 24, 2024
Germany's Scholz says Harris could win U.S. election
News|Opinion|Political|US

2024 Election Latest: Biden says democracy lies in the hands of voters during solemn address

President Joe Biden has made his first address since his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race

July 24, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Biden says democracy lies in the hands of voters during solemn address
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden calls his decision to step aside from 2024 race a matter of defending democracy

Biden calls his decision to step aside from 2024 race a matter of defending democracy

July 24, 2024
Biden calls his decision to step aside from 2024 race a matter of defending democracy
MidEast|News|World

Israel carries out new raids in Gaza as Netanyahu visits US

Israeli forces carried out new raids in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to address

July 24, 2024
Israel carries out new raids in Gaza as Netanyahu visits US
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test

Israel's opening Olympic soccer match against Mali on Wednesday passed the first major security test ahead of the Games' official opening ceremony as fans from both

July 24, 2024
Olympics-Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test
Europe|News|World

Kremlin says Ukraine's signal on talks appears to be in unison with Russia's position

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukraine's signal on talks with Moscow appeared to be in unison with Russia's own position, but that more details were needed.

July 24, 2024
Kremlin says Ukraine's signal on talks appears to be in unison with Russia's position
Business|Economy|Europe

Slovakia, Hungary threaten Ukraine with court fight over blocked oil

Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to take Ukraine to court for blocking supplies of oil by Russian producer Lukoil via the Soviet-built Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline, the last

July 24, 2024
Slovakia, Hungary threaten Ukraine with court fight over blocked oil
Europe|News|World

Russian attacks kill three, damage Swiss NGO's office in Kharkiv, Ukraine says

Russia launched a series of attacks on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the surrounding region on Wednesday, killing three people, wounding at least six and damaging the

July 24, 2024
Russian attacks kill three, damage Swiss NGO's office in Kharkiv, Ukraine says
Americas|Election|News|World

The fraught path to Venezuela's elections

Venezuelans will vote in a presidential election on Sunday, with 61-year-old President Nicolas Maduro seeking his third term.

July 24, 2024
The fraught path to Venezuela's elections
Crime|News|Sports

Olympic security checks block 5,000 people, including 1,000 suspected of meddling and espionage

Olympic security checks block 5,000 people, including 1,000 suspected of meddling and espionage

July 24, 2024
Olympic security checks block 5,000 people, including 1,000 suspected of meddling and espionage
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu sketches vague outline for post-war Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sketched a vague outline of a plan for a "deradicalized" post-war Gaza in a speech to Congress

July 24, 2024
Netanyahu sketches vague outline for post-war Gaza
Crime|Political|US

Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says

The 20-year-old gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump did an online search of the John F.

July 24, 2024
Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza

July 24, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|World

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilize the Olympics, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday, just days before the Games begin.

July 24, 2024
France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

EU countries look to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure G7 loan to Ukraine

European Union member states discussed options for extending the renewal period of sanctions on Russian central bank assets to secure a major

July 24, 2024
EU countries look to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure G7 loan to Ukraine
News|Political|US

What to expect from Netanyahu’s high-stakes speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a high-stakes speech on Capitol Hill today before a joint meeting of Congress. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are planning to skip the speech as the party remains divided over his handling of the war. CNN Congressional Correspondent Lauren Fox has more.

July 24, 2024
What to expect from Netanyahu’s high-stakes speech to Congress
News|Opinion|Political|World

Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress

Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress

July 24, 2024
Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape

Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape

July 24, 2024
Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape
Asia|Business|Technology

China's BYD widens EV lead over Tesla in Singapore, Southeast Asia, data shows

China's BYD widened its sales lead over Tesla in Singapore in the first half of this year, government data showed, highlighting the challenge facing the world's

July 24, 2024
China's BYD widens EV lead over Tesla in Singapore, Southeast Asia, data shows
News|US|World

Russia accuses US of stoking tensions in the Arctic

Russia on Wednesday accused Washington of stoking tensions in the Arctic and dismissed assertions from the U.S. military that increasing cooperation between Russia and China in the

July 24, 2024
Russia accuses US of stoking tensions in the Arctic
Asia|Crime|News|World

Pilot sole survivor of Nepal plane crash that killed 18

Pilot sole survivor of Nepal plane crash that killed 18

July 24, 2024
Pilot sole survivor of Nepal plane crash that killed 18
News|Science|Technology|Videos

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

July 24, 2024
Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties

Chinese officials have warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the country

July 24, 2024
Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties
Asia|Education|News|World

Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people

Bangladesh is crawling back to normalcy after more than a week of chaos triggered by student protests over a quota system in government jobs

July 24, 2024
Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people
Asia|Europe|News|World

Ukraine tells China it is open to talks if Moscow acts in good faith

Ukraine's top diplomat said on Wednesday, after a day of "very deep and concentrated" talks in China, that Kyiv was prepared for talks on the conflict with Russia provided

July 24, 2024
Ukraine tells China it is open to talks if Moscow acts in good faith
Crime|News|World

Russian military intelligence officer injured in Moscow car bomb attack, Kommersant says

A car bomb injured an officer from Russia's military intelligence agency in northern Moscow on Wednesday, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

July 24, 2024
Russian military intelligence officer injured in Moscow car bomb attack, Kommersant says
Asia|Europe|News|World

Ukraine's foreign minister seeking 'common ground' with China in talks on ending war with Russia

Ukraine’s foreign minister says he is seeking “common ground” in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending his country’s war with Russia

July 24, 2024
Ukraine's foreign minister seeking 'common ground' with China in talks on ending war with Russia
Technology|World

Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service has been activated in a hospital in the Gaza Strip with the help of the United Arab Emirates and Israel, the

July 24, 2024
Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel
Africa|Health

Children at risk as mpox variant hits Congo displacement camps

Scars from the mpox pustules are still visible on 7-year old Grace Kabuo’s face, as well as on a handful of her playmates at a

July 24, 2024
Children at risk as mpox variant hits Congo displacement camps
Business|Economy|Finance

Russia considering ban on diesel exports, Kommersant reports

The Russian government is considering a ban on exports of diesel due to rising domestic prices, the Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday, citing several unnamed sources.

July 24, 2024
Russia considering ban on diesel exports, Kommersant reports
Asia|News

China details expanded law on state secrets, eyeing data security

China revealed details this week of a revised state secrets law that changes curbs on government officials' handling of confidential information, banning those

July 24, 2024
China details expanded law on state secrets, eyeing data security
Asia|Australia|News|US|World

Australia confident Trump will back AUKUS sub deal after talks with his camp

Australia Defence MInister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Canberra is confident a re-elected Donald Trump will back the AUKUS security alliance and associated

July 24, 2024
Australia confident Trump will back AUKUS sub deal after talks with his camp
Crime|News

Man arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracks

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a British army officer was stabbed and seriously injured near a barracks in southeast England

July 24, 2024
Man arrested after British soldier was stabbed and seriously hurt in attack near barracks
Asia|Crime|News|World

Plane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal's capital, killing 18 people. Pilot is lone survivor

A plane has crashed just after taking off from Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people and injuring a pilot who was the lone survivor

July 24, 2024
Plane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal's capital, killing 18 people. Pilot is lone survivor
Election|News|Political|US

Biden says he bowed out to unite nation, as Trump attacks Harris

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said abandoning his reelection campaign and endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, as the Democratic

July 24, 2024
Biden says he bowed out to unite nation, as Trump attacks Harris
Economy|News|World

Crisis-hit Ukrainian city prepares for life after the war

For the mayor of the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, wartime crises like water and power outages and a crumbling local economy are short-term

July 24, 2024
Crisis-hit Ukrainian city prepares for life after the war
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

July 24, 2024
Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine
MidEast|News|World

Germany carries out raids and bans a group accused of links to Iran and support for Hezbollah

The German government has banned an organization accused of being an “outpost” of Iran's theocracy, promoting the ideology of its leadership and supporting Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group

July 24, 2024
Germany carries out raids and bans a group accused of links to Iran and support for Hezbollah
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

US reality show contestant kills and eats protected bird in New Zealand

US reality show contestant kills and eats protected bird in New Zealand

July 24, 2024
US reality show contestant kills and eats protected bird in New Zealand
Europe|News|World

Germany bans Muslim association for pursuing radical Islam

Germany has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) and its subsidiary organisations for pursuing radical Islamist goals, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.

July 24, 2024
Germany bans Muslim association for pursuing radical Islam
Asia|News

Powerful Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, expected to drench an already soaked China

Powerful Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, expected to drench an already soaked China

July 24, 2024
Powerful Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, expected to drench an already soaked China
Environment|Food|Health|Science

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds

July 24, 2024
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds
Health|News

Israel is blocking physicians with Palestinian heritage from entering Gaza

Israel is blocking physicians with Palestinian heritage from entering Gaza

July 24, 2024
Israel is blocking physicians with Palestinian heritage from entering Gaza
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 race

Donald Trump has unleashed a barrage of attack lines against his likely new Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris

July 24, 2024
Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 race
Crime|News|US

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”

July 24, 2024
Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
Election|News|Opinion|US

Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address

Even though President Joe Biden won’t be on the ballot in November, voters will still be weighing his legacy

July 24, 2024
Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House

President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade

July 24, 2024
Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Thousands fill Washington's streets to protest Israel's war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit

Police deployed tear spray and demonstrators were taken into custody as thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza converged on Washington to condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit

July 24, 2024
Thousands fill Washington's streets to protest Israel's war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit
MidEast|News|US|World

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces US protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congress to achieve “total victory” against Hamas and criticized American opponents of the war in Gaza as “idiots.”

July 24, 2024
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces US protesters
Asia|News|World

New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms on Wednesday after a public inquiry found some 200,000 children,

July 24, 2024
New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
Crime|News

Inquiry finds 200,000 people were abused in care in New Zealand over decades in 'national disgrace'

Nearly a third of the children and vulnerable adults in state, foster and faith-based care in New Zealand between 1950 and 1999 were physically, sexually, verbally or psychologically harmed

July 24, 2024
Inquiry finds 200,000 people were abused in care in New Zealand over decades in 'national disgrace'
Asia|News|World

Don't break law and you have nothing to fear, China tells Taiwan staff of multinational firms

Taiwan staff at multinational firms in China have nothing to fear as long as they don't break the law, the Chinese government said on Wednesday, following new legal guidelines that

July 24, 2024
Don't break law and you have nothing to fear, China tells Taiwan staff of multinational firms
Health|News

Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure

The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered the state to initially count signatures that were collected by volunteers in favor of putting an abortion rights measure on the ballot

July 24, 2024
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure
Asia|News

Beijing and Manila made a deal in the South China Sea. But they’re already at odds over what was agreed

Beijing and Manila made a deal in the South China Sea. But they’re already at odds over what was agreed

July 24, 2024
Beijing and Manila made a deal in the South China Sea. But they’re already at odds over what was agreed
Business|Finance|Technology

China's quant funds suffer deep losses amid crackdown

Chinese computer-driven "quant" hedge funds suffered heavy losses in the first half of the year, underperforming traditional stocks strategies at home and other

July 24, 2024
China's quant funds suffer deep losses amid crackdown
Business|Election|Finance|News|US

Trump said he’d consider Jamie Dimon for Treasury secretary but now says he doesn’t know who said that

Trump said he’d consider Jamie Dimon for Treasury secretary but now says he doesn’t know who said that

July 24, 2024
Trump said he’d consider Jamie Dimon for Treasury secretary but now says he doesn’t know who said that
Election|News|US

Trump campaign files complaint against Harris taking over Biden war chest

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday, arguing that U.S.

July 24, 2024
Trump campaign files complaint against Harris taking over Biden war chest
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Ukraine athletes worry about war back home as they compete

Ukraine's Olympians focused on performing their best in Paris bear an additional burden - worrying about what might happen back home in the war pitting

July 24, 2024
Olympics-Ukraine athletes worry about war back home as they compete
Election|News|US

Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris

Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris as they and former President Donald Trump’s campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day

July 24, 2024
Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris
Election|News|US

Why Trump’s FEC complaint against Harris is a ‘long shot’ according to Honig

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig breaks down the Trump campaign's complaint about Vice President Kamala Harris' access to campaign funds.

July 24, 2024
Why Trump’s FEC complaint against Harris is a ‘long shot’ according to Honig
Election|News|Political|US

Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris

Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris

July 24, 2024
Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris
Business|News|Technology|US

Musk says any Trump move against EV support would hurt competitors more than Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's potential removal of support for electric vehicles would hurt other automakers more than

July 23, 2024
Musk says any Trump move against EV support would hurt competitors more than Tesla
Business|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Disillusioned with Biden, Hollywood is now energized by Kamala Harris

Disillusioned with Biden, Hollywood is now energized by Kamala Harris

July 23, 2024
Disillusioned with Biden, Hollywood is now energized by Kamala Harris
Business|Election|Entertainment|Finance|US

Netflix co-founder Hastings gives $7 million to pro-Harris PAC, source says

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has donated $7 million to a super PAC that supports Vice President Kamala Harris' run for U.S. president, a source close to Hastings said on

July 23, 2024
Netflix co-founder Hastings gives $7 million to pro-Harris PAC, source says
News|US

Pentagon reaffirms support for Ukraine in first defense heads call since Biden's campaign exit

U.S.

July 23, 2024
Pentagon reaffirms support for Ukraine in first defense heads call since Biden's campaign exit
Crime|News|US

A store clerk stole a $1 million lottery ticket, authorities say

A store clerk stole a $1 million lottery ticket, authorities say

July 23, 2024
A store clerk stole a $1 million lottery ticket, authorities say
Election|Sports|US

Rays SS Taylor Walls says gesture wasn't meant as Trump endorsement and he likely won't do it again

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said Tuesday that his Donald Trump-inspired celebration of a hit Sunday was not intended as an endorsement of the Republican presidential candidate and added he was unlikely to do it again

July 23, 2024
Rays SS Taylor Walls says gesture wasn't meant as Trump endorsement and he likely won't do it again
News|World

About 3,000 migrants travel in caravans to US border, undeterred by crackdown

About 3,000 people carrying bags, water and small children trod through intense heat along a highway in southern Mexico on Tuesday,

July 23, 2024
About 3,000 migrants travel in caravans to US border, undeterred by crackdown
Election|News|Opinion|US

GOP lawmaker makes comment about Harris’ race. Hear what he said

CNN’s Jake Tapper is joined by Angela Rye and Charlamagne tha God after Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) spoke with CNN’s Manu Raju about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race.

July 23, 2024
GOP lawmaker makes comment about Harris’ race. Hear what he said
News|US

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come

A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come

July 23, 2024
A GOP congressman called Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire.’ Some caution it’s a sign of what’s to come
Environment|News|Science

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

July 23, 2024
Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park
US|World

Progressive House Democrats plan counter-programming to Netanyahu visit

Progressive House Democrats plan counter-programming to Netanyahu visit

July 23, 2024
Progressive House Democrats plan counter-programming to Netanyahu visit
MidEast|News|World

Netanyahu will make speech to Congress as optimism for a ceasefire in Gaza rises

Netanyahu will make speech to Congress as optimism for a ceasefire in Gaza rises

July 23, 2024
Netanyahu will make speech to Congress as optimism for a ceasefire in Gaza rises
US

Jewish activists arrested during Gaza war protest in US Congress building

U.S.

July 23, 2024
Jewish activists arrested during Gaza war protest in US Congress building
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Big tech in focus, Harris neutralizes Trump's lead in poll

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets by Alden Bentley Markets were subdued ahead of second quarter earnings from Alphabet and Tesla released after the close

July 23, 2024
Big tech in focus, Harris neutralizes Trump's lead in poll
Crime|News|US

Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says

The head of the Pennsylvania State Police says two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where the gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump left to go search for the man before the shooting

July 23, 2024
Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says
Lifestyle|News|World

Knights of Columbus covers shrine's mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women

The Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal group, has covered up defining features of the mosaics in its Washington D

July 23, 2024
Knights of Columbus covers shrine's mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women
Crime|News|Sports|World

Russian detained in Paris over fears of Olympic ‘destabilization’ plans

Russian detained in Paris over fears of Olympic ‘destabilization’ plans

July 23, 2024
Russian detained in Paris over fears of Olympic ‘destabilization’ plans
Crime|Europe|News

Two killed as walkway collapses at Italy’s notorious ‘Gomorrah’ slum

Two killed as walkway collapses at Italy’s notorious ‘Gomorrah’ slum

July 23, 2024
Two killed as walkway collapses at Italy’s notorious ‘Gomorrah’ slum
Health|News|US

Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county

Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county

July 23, 2024
Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county
MidEast|News|World

Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to Israel

Protesters against the Gaza war have staged a sit-in at a congressional office building ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, and Capitol Police have made multiple arrests

July 23, 2024
Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to Israel
Crime|News|US

Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks

For the second time in weeks, a Missouri prison has ignored a court order to release an inmate whose murder conviction was overturned

July 23, 2024
Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace, prisoners with senior Vatican official

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday praised the Vatican's efforts in seeking peace and releasing prisoners of war in talks with a senior official, a contrast from previous

July 23, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace, prisoners with senior Vatican official
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US banks to begin reporting Russian assets for eventual forfeiture under new law

The Treasury Department is ordering the nation’s banking industry to start disclosing its holdings of Russian assets, with the goal of eventually seizing those billions of dollars in assets and selling them to aid the devastated Ukrainian economy

July 23, 2024
US banks to begin reporting Russian assets for eventual forfeiture under new law
Crime|News|Political|US

Kansas City teens rally, share personal experiences of gun violence with Jackson County legislators

Kansas City teens rally, share personal experiences of gun violence with Jackson County legislators

July 23, 2024
Kansas City teens rally, share personal experiences of gun violence with Jackson County legislators
Election|News|US

Harris brings new energy, doubles down on abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday held her first campaign rally since becoming the likely Democratic presidential candidate to face

July 23, 2024
Harris brings new energy, doubles down on abortion rights
Crime|News|US

Murder of 12-year-old girl has Baltimore community reeling: "Really going to be missed"

Murder of 12-year-old girl has Baltimore community reeling: "Really going to be missed"

July 23, 2024
Murder of 12-year-old girl has Baltimore community reeling: "Really going to be missed"
Crime|News|US

Pennsylvania state police commissioner reveals stunning details about Trump shooting

Pennsylvania state police commissioner reveals stunning details about Trump shooting

July 23, 2024
Pennsylvania state police commissioner reveals stunning details about Trump shooting
Crime|US

New video shows officers on roof in immediate aftermath of Trump rally shooting

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released new video of investigators talking with local law enforcement on the roof where Thomas Crooks – the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump – was shot and killed. 

July 23, 2024
New video shows officers on roof in immediate aftermath of Trump rally shooting
News|Crime|US

Teen dies in 'heinous' killing amid series of Los Angeles street takeovers, LAPD chief says

Teen dies in 'heinous' killing amid series of Los Angeles street takeovers, LAPD chief says

July 23, 2024
Teen dies in 'heinous' killing amid series of Los Angeles street takeovers, LAPD chief says
Crime|News|US

Steve Bannon's trial in border wall fundraising case set for December, after his ongoing prison term

While Steve Bannon is serving a four-month federal prison term, he's got another trial coming up

July 23, 2024
Steve Bannon's trial in border wall fundraising case set for December, after his ongoing prison term
News|Opinion|Political|World

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army

July 23, 2024
Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris 2024 Games, Bach says

Israel's Olympic team feel comfortable with security measures in place at the Paris Olympics, with French forces collaborating with many countries to safeguard

July 23, 2024
Olympics-Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris 2024 Games, Bach says
Business|Election|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

As investors eye US presidential race, JPMorgan exec says focus should be on policies

U.S. equity markets will remain volatile ahead of the country's November presidential election, but the policies of the two candidates should take

July 23, 2024
As investors eye US presidential race, JPMorgan exec says focus should be on policies
Election

Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new presidential candidates

July 23, 2024
Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president
MidEast|News|World

Hamas and Fatah agree to form a government. What does it mean and who are these Palestinian groups?

Palestinian factions and bitter foes Hamas and Fatah have signed a declaration in China vowing to form a unity government that would rule over the occupied West Bank and Gaza when the Israel-Hamas war ends

July 23, 2024
Hamas and Fatah agree to form a government. What does it mean and who are these Palestinian groups?
US|World

Top Zelenskiy aide speaks by phone with Kamala Harris adviser

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff spoke by phone with U.S.

July 23, 2024
Top Zelenskiy aide speaks by phone with Kamala Harris adviser
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Clooney backs Harris for president after pushing for Biden exit

Actor George Clooney, a key Democratic fundraiser who made a public call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, endorsed Vice President Kamala

July 23, 2024
Clooney backs Harris for president after pushing for Biden exit
Crime|News|US

Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city

For weeks, neo-Nazis have made repeat appearances in Nashville, livestreaming antisemitic antics for shock value

July 23, 2024
Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city
News|Opinion|Political|World

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7

July 23, 2024
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
Crime|News

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say

July 23, 2024
Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say
Election|News

Schumer and Jeffries endorse Kamala Harris for president

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination for president during a news conference.

July 23, 2024
Schumer and Jeffries endorse Kamala Harris for president
Election|News|Opinion|US

George Clooney endorses Harris after calling for Biden’s exit

George Clooney endorses Harris after calling for Biden’s exit

July 23, 2024
George Clooney endorses Harris after calling for Biden’s exit
Election|Opinion|US

Young voters could make the difference in Pennsylvania — here's what organizers are saying

Young voters could make the difference in Pennsylvania — here's what organizers are saying

July 23, 2024
Young voters could make the difference in Pennsylvania — here's what organizers are saying
Election|News|Political|US

Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

July 23, 2024
Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace

Nearly a third of Ukrainians would accept some territorial concessions to Russia for a quick end to the war, a more than three-fold increase over the past year, although most still oppose

July 23, 2024
Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace
Economy|Health|News|Opinion|US

Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday

Iowa’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant

July 23, 2024
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
Australia|Crime|Sports

Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris

The Australian Olympic team is aware of allegations by an Australian woman that she was raped in Paris, the team's chief said on Tuesday, urging the nation's athletes to take extra

July 23, 2024
Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris
Health|News|US|World

Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid

President Joe Biden is now testing negative for COVID-19 prior to his Oval Office address to the nation

July 23, 2024
Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid
News|World

Dozens killed and thousands flee as Israel shrinks ‘humanitarian zone’ in Gaza

Dozens killed and thousands flee as Israel shrinks ‘humanitarian zone’ in Gaza

July 23, 2024
Dozens killed and thousands flee as Israel shrinks ‘humanitarian zone’ in Gaza
MidEast|News|World

Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping is growing, says UN envoy to Yemen

Recent developments in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways suggest that the threat to international shipping from Yemen's Houthis is growing, U.N.

July 23, 2024
Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping is growing, says UN envoy to Yemen
Crime|News|US

Army investigation reveals series of failures ahead of Maine mass shooting carried out by reservist

Army investigation reveals series of failures ahead of Maine mass shooting carried out by reservist

July 23, 2024
Army investigation reveals series of failures ahead of Maine mass shooting carried out by reservist
MidEast|News|World

Israeli former national security officials and business leaders blast Netanyahu ahead of his speech to Congress

Israeli former national security officials and business leaders blast Netanyahu ahead of his speech to Congress

July 23, 2024
Israeli former national security officials and business leaders blast Netanyahu ahead of his speech to Congress
Crime|News

Spanish court sentences 74-year-old parcel bomb author to long prison term

Spain's High Court sentenced a 74-year-old retired civil servant to 18 years in prison on Tuesday for terrorism-related offences after finding him guilty of sending several parcel

July 23, 2024
Spanish court sentences 74-year-old parcel bomb author to long prison term
News|Political

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

The director of the Secret Service has resigned in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump

July 23, 2024
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Asia|News|Political|World

Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'

Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in China on Tuesday for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to achieve a "fair peace" in the war with Russia and also to discuss bilateral

July 23, 2024
Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'
News|US

Biden remains intensely focused on work that remains, Blinken says

U.S.

July 23, 2024
Biden remains intensely focused on work that remains, Blinken says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Hungary to block EU funds for member states until Ukraine allows Lukoil transit

Hungary will block European Union refunds for member states that gave munitions to Ukraine until Kyiv allows the transit of oil from Russia's Lukoil through a pipeline over its

July 23, 2024
Hungary to block EU funds for member states until Ukraine allows Lukoil transit
Europe|News|World

In push for more Ukraine troops, city of Moscow hikes pay for contract soldiers to $60,000 a year

Residents of Moscow who sign up to fight in Ukraine will receive a down payment of 1.9 million roubles ($21,777) from the city, taking their annual pay in their first service year

July 23, 2024
In push for more Ukraine troops, city of Moscow hikes pay for contract soldiers to $60,000 a year
Crime|Education

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

July 23, 2024
Racine Unified School District employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually assaulting student
News|US|World

Biden to meet with families of US hostages held in Gaza, US official says

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with families of Americans held hostage in Gaza at the White House later this week, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.

July 23, 2024
Biden to meet with families of US hostages held in Gaza, US official says
Europe|News|World

Estonia will support Ukraine 'until victory', new PM says

Estonia's incoming government will support Ukraine until "victory” in its war with Russia, Prime Minister Kirsten Michal told Reuters in an

July 23, 2024
Estonia will support Ukraine 'until victory', new PM says
Business|Lifestyle|News|US

Whole Foods settles ex-worker's lawsuit over Black Lives Matter masks

Whole Foods has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing it of illegally firing a worker who refused to remove her Black Lives Matter facemask and

July 23, 2024
Whole Foods settles ex-worker's lawsuit over Black Lives Matter masks
News|World

Burnt by Gaza strike, Palestinian boy suffers agonising pain

Four-year-old Mahmoud Abdel Athim al-Saafin wakes up screaming from pain caused by burns suffered in an Israeli strike on a school where his family had

July 23, 2024
Burnt by Gaza strike, Palestinian boy suffers agonising pain
Crime|News

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of directing a terrorist group

Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary has been convicted by a London jury of directing a terrorist group

July 23, 2024
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of directing a terrorist group
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery is still operating, deputy PM says after Ukrainian drone strike on it

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery is still operating, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, a day after local authorities reported that the refinery had been

July 23, 2024
Russia's Tuapse oil refinery is still operating, deputy PM says after Ukrainian drone strike on it
News|Technology|World

Russian lawmakers seek to punish troops using smartphones on Ukraine battlefields

Russian lawmakers seek to punish troops using smartphones on Ukraine battlefields

July 23, 2024
Russian lawmakers seek to punish troops using smartphones on Ukraine battlefields
Africa|News|World

Kenyan protesters vow to seize country’s main airport as deadly unrest continues into sixth week

Kenyan protesters vow to seize country’s main airport as deadly unrest continues into sixth week

July 23, 2024
Kenyan protesters vow to seize country’s main airport as deadly unrest continues into sixth week
Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|Sports|World

France probed migrant communities to fight ISIS-K threat to Olympics

French security services have been probing migrant communities from former Soviet republics in an effort to safeguard the Olympics from the ISIS-K militant group, the interior

July 23, 2024
France probed migrant communities to fight ISIS-K threat to Olympics
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China electric truck startup Windrose to raise $200 million before US IPO, source says

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is aiming to raise $200 million in its final round of funding in equity investments and debt before it seeks an initial public offering in

July 23, 2024
China electric truck startup Windrose to raise $200 million before US IPO, source says
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays

More than 60 governments and other parties will be allowed to file arguments to the International Criminal Court as judges consider whether to issue

July 23, 2024
Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays
Crime|Europe

Italian government angered by legal probe into migrant shipwreck

Prosecutors in the Italian city of Crotone said on Tuesday they have informed six police and coastguard officers that they may face trial over alleged failures to

July 23, 2024
Italian government angered by legal probe into migrant shipwreck
News|Political|US

Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid

Kamala Harris stepped onto the national political stage as Barack Obama was leaving

July 23, 2024
Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid
Africa|News|World

Kenya's turmoil widens as anti-government protesters clash with emerging pro-government group

Anti-government protesters in Kenya’s capital have clashed with an emerging pro-government group as weeks of turmoil continue

July 23, 2024
Kenya's turmoil widens as anti-government protesters clash with emerging pro-government group
News|Sports

St. Louis Cardinals deny player home run celebrations were homages to President Trump’s reaction to assassination attempt

St. Louis Cardinals deny player home run celebrations were homages to President Trump’s reaction to assassination attempt

July 23, 2024
St. Louis Cardinals deny player home run celebrations were homages to President Trump’s reaction to assassination attempt
Europe|News|Sports|World

Olympics-Ukrainian breakdancer on a mission that goes beyond sport's Olympic debut

Oleg Kuznietsov, the 34-year-old breakdancer from Ukraine, is ready to show that athletes from his nation will fight their own battle to succeed in Paris as the

July 23, 2024
Olympics-Ukrainian breakdancer on a mission that goes beyond sport's Olympic debut
Crime|Europe|News

Walkway collapses in massive housing project in southern Italy, killing 2 and injuring a dozen

A pedestrian walkway in a massive housing project has collapsed in the southern Italian city of Naples, killing two people and injuring a dozen others

July 23, 2024
Walkway collapses in massive housing project in southern Italy, killing 2 and injuring a dozen
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Megacaps report, Harris in frame, China wobbles

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Monday's Wall Street bounce saw some relief precede the first two earnings reports from the "Magnificent 7" megacap stocks, while U.S

July 23, 2024
Megacaps report, Harris in frame, China wobbles
MidEast|News|World

No plan for Erdogan to meet Assad in Moscow, Turkish source says

A newspaper report that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow next month is incorrect, a Turkish diplomatic source said.

July 23, 2024
No plan for Erdogan to meet Assad in Moscow, Turkish source says
Europe|News|World

Kremlin pledges legal action over planned EU transfer to Ukraine of interest accrued on frozen assets

The Kremlin on Tuesday called a European Union plan to use interest earned on frozen Russian assets to fund military aid to Ukraine "theft" and said it would take

July 23, 2024
Kremlin pledges legal action over planned EU transfer to Ukraine of interest accrued on frozen assets
Health|Science

How often you poop could suggest more than you think, study finds

How often you poop could suggest more than you think, study finds

July 23, 2024
How often you poop could suggest more than you think, study finds
Asia|News|US|World

Kremlin says Russian Arctic cooperation with China is not aimed against anyone after Pentagon expresses concern

The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Russia's cooperation with China in the Arctic was not aimed against any other country and said U.S. criticism of such work was misplaced.

July 23, 2024
Kremlin says Russian Arctic cooperation with China is not aimed against anyone after Pentagon expresses concern
Health|News|World

WHO sees 'high risk' of polio virus spreading across Gaza, assessment underway

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday there was a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the Gaza Strip and beyond its borders due to the dire health and sanitation

July 23, 2024
WHO sees 'high risk' of polio virus spreading across Gaza, assessment underway
MidEast|News|World

Israeli warplanes break sound barrier over Beirut, Lebanese security sources say

Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Beirut and other areas of Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanese security sources and media reported, rattling nerves as the conflict between

July 23, 2024
Israeli warplanes break sound barrier over Beirut, Lebanese security sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz ends talks with Google on $23 billion deal

Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz ends talks with Google on $23 billion deal

July 23, 2024
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz ends talks with Google on $23 billion deal
MidEast|News|World

Israeli forces kill seven Palestinians including two militants in West Bank raids

Seven Palestinians, including two militant commanders and a woman, were killed on Tuesday during Israeli raids targeting gunmen in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian

July 23, 2024
Israeli forces kill seven Palestinians including two militants in West Bank raids
News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal could be shaping up as deaths top 39,000

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal that would free dozens of hostages in Gaza could be taking shape

July 23, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal could be shaping up as deaths top 39,000
News|Uncategorized|US|World

US asks Moscow to free jailed Russian-American journalist Kurmasheva

The U.S.

July 23, 2024
US asks Moscow to free jailed Russian-American journalist Kurmasheva
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Volkswagen is reeling in China. Can EVs help it grow in the US?

When Volkswagen Group last month invested $5 billion in U.S. electric truck-and-SUV maker Rivian, the startup's shares soared on the cash infusion

July 23, 2024
Volkswagen is reeling in China. Can EVs help it grow in the US?
MidEast|News|World

Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says

Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says

July 23, 2024
Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says
Asia|World

Sirens sound, streets deserted as Taiwan simulates Chinese missile strike

Sirens rang out, roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Tuesday during an annual air-raid exercise

July 23, 2024
Sirens sound, streets deserted as Taiwan simulates Chinese missile strike
Europe|News|World

On eve of Olympics, Ukraine mourns budding athletes lost to war

When Stanislav Hulenkov signed up for Ukraine's border guard in 2021, he sought a stable job on the quiet northwestern frontier so he could

July 23, 2024
On eve of Olympics, Ukraine mourns budding athletes lost to war
Asia|Election|News|US|World

Japan will work with US for Taiwan peace, top spokesman says

Japan will continue to work with the United States for peace on the Taiwan Strait regardless of who is in the White House after the November presidential election,

July 23, 2024
Japan will work with US for Taiwan peace, top spokesman says
MidEast|News|World

Israel tanks advance deeper in southern Gaza as more ceasefire talks expected

Palestinian residents of eastern neighbourhoods of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip fled their homes on

July 23, 2024
Israel tanks advance deeper in southern Gaza as more ceasefire talks expected
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Big Chinese fund managers cap pay, claw back excess in 'common prosperity' push, sources say

Two of China's leading fund managers have capped staff's annual income and will claw back any excess, five people with direct knowledge of the

July 23, 2024
Big Chinese fund managers cap pay, claw back excess in 'common prosperity' push, sources say
MidEast|News|Political|World

Rivals Hamas and Fatah sign a declaration to form a future government as war rages in Gaza

Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a government together

July 23, 2024
Rivals Hamas and Fatah sign a declaration to form a future government as war rages in Gaza
News|World

Russian lawmakers seek punishment for troops using smartphones in Ukraine war

Russia's lower house of parliament, the Duma, has proposed disciplinary detention for up to 10 days for troops using devices with camera and geolocation functions in combat zones

July 23, 2024
Russian lawmakers seek punishment for troops using smartphones in Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Finance

China's rate cuts fail to revive iron ore and copper: Russell

China's first cut to major short- and long-term interest rates in 11 months drew a distinctly ho-hum reaction from the commodities that usually would

July 23, 2024
China's rate cuts fail to revive iron ore and copper: Russell
Business|Finance

China firms issue record $14 billion convertible bonds as market revives

China's top companies have raised a record $14 billion in offshore convertible bonds so far this year as they diversify future funding needs while interest rates

July 23, 2024
China firms issue record $14 billion convertible bonds as market revives
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza

Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza

July 23, 2024
Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza
News|US|World

Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a particularly fraught one between two allies

July 23, 2024
Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
News|US

Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance

President Joe Biden says he’s “determined to get as much done” as he possibly can in his final six months in the White House

July 23, 2024
Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance
Europe|News|Technology|World

Russia conducts second mobile nuclear missile launcher drills this month

Russian forces are conducting drills involving Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, Russian media reported on Tuesday, in what would be the second such exercise in less than a month.

July 23, 2024
Russia conducts second mobile nuclear missile launcher drills this month
MidEast|News|World

Israeli government quietly sends millions to unauthorized West Bank settler outposts

A groups that monitors settlements in the West Bank says Israel has budgeted millions of dollars to protect and support the growth of small, unofficial Jewish farms in the Israeli-occupied territory

July 23, 2024
Israeli government quietly sends millions to unauthorized West Bank settler outposts
Election|News|US

Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off

Insiders who were close to Joe Biden's struggles are describing a president who was dogged in his determination to keep his candidacy alive — but ultimately not in denial about the odds

July 23, 2024
Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off
MidEast|News|World

China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts persist

Palestinian rivals including Hamas and Fatah agreed to form a unity government at talks hosted by China, Beijing said on Tuesday, a deal

July 23, 2024
China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts persist
Asia|Business|Economy|News

China adds 6.98 million urban new jobs in first half of year

China said on Tuesday that it added 6.98 million urban new jobs in the first half of the year, according to the human resources ministry.

July 23, 2024
China adds 6.98 million urban new jobs in first half of year
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Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454 million civil judgment

Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454 million civil judgment

July 23, 2024
Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454 million civil judgment
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's loan collateral tweak will ease 'asset famine', state media says

China's central bank's decision to lower the collateral requirement for medium-term loans will alleviate the "asset famine" pressure on the bond market, state media reported on

July 23, 2024
China's loan collateral tweak will ease 'asset famine', state media says
Asia|Business|Health|US

Drug giants eye China for deals despite growing Sino-US tensions

Some of the biggest global drugmakers, undeterred by mounting Sino-U.S. tensions, are scouring for deals in China to replenish drug

July 23, 2024
Drug giants eye China for deals despite growing Sino-US tensions
Asia|News

Markets, work suspended as Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards Taiwan

Financial markets will close and people given the day off work as Typhoon Gaemi barrelled towards Taiwan on Tuesday bringing strong winds and torrential

July 23, 2024
Markets, work suspended as Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards Taiwan
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Pentagon concerned at growing Arctic cooperation between China and Russia

Russia and China are increasingly cooperating in the Arctic, which could impact regional stability, the U.S. military said as it released its strategy for the region on Monday.

July 23, 2024
Pentagon concerned at growing Arctic cooperation between China and Russia
MidEast|News|US

Biden expected to meet Netanyahu on Thursday at White House, US official says

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday at the White House, a U.S. official said on Monday.

July 23, 2024
Biden expected to meet Netanyahu on Thursday at White House, US official says
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Donald Trump's lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn 'egregious' civil fraud verdict

Donald Trump is pressing a New York appellate court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to upend his real estate empire and drain his cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House

July 22, 2024
Donald Trump's lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn 'egregious' civil fraud verdict
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These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters

These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters

July 22, 2024
These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters
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Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

July 22, 2024
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools
Europe|News|World

Russia restricts entry to border areas in southern Belgorod region

Russia's southern region of Belgorod is restricting entry from Tuesday to 14 areas on the border with Ukraine that are subject to heavy attack from Kyiv's forces, measures that appeared to

July 22, 2024
Russia restricts entry to border areas in southern Belgorod region
Election|News|US

North Korean state media weighs in on U.S. election

North Korean state media on Tuesday criticized the United States for its elections and cast doubt over hopes of dialogue in the future regardless of the outcome of the U.S.

July 22, 2024
North Korean state media weighs in on U.S. election
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Despite Musk's Trump endorsement, X remains a go-to platform for Democrats

A week after Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president, President Joe Biden’s team used Musk’s social media platform X — in addition to more neutral spaces such as Facebook and Instagram — to announce he is ending his campaign for reelection

July 22, 2024
Despite Musk's Trump endorsement, X remains a go-to platform for Democrats
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Miss Kansas reveals more about stunning statement that her abuser was in the audience

Miss Kansas reveals more about stunning statement that her abuser was in the audience

July 22, 2024
Miss Kansas reveals more about stunning statement that her abuser was in the audience
Crime|US|Videos

Video of Illinois deputy shooting Black woman sparks outrage

The Illinois State Police released video on Monday of a sheriff's deputy killing a woman in her home this month, revealing details of a shooting that some likened to high

July 22, 2024
Video of Illinois deputy shooting Black woman sparks outrage
Crime|News|US

Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service

Several Republican lawmakers seized on gender and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the Secret Service as among the reasons for security lapses during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump

July 22, 2024
Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
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Senator to preside over Netanyahu US Congress speech, Harris traveling

The leader of the U.S.

July 22, 2024
Senator to preside over Netanyahu US Congress speech, Harris traveling
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Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China

A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises

July 22, 2024
Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
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Polling suggests Harris might be able to outperform Biden against Trump among these groups

Polling suggests Harris might be able to outperform Biden against Trump among these groups

July 22, 2024
Polling suggests Harris might be able to outperform Biden against Trump among these groups
Crime|News

Canadian police charge two men with threatening Trudeau, political leaders

Royal Canadian Mounted Police said on Monday they charged two Alberta men with uttering threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian political leaders.

July 22, 2024
Canadian police charge two men with threatening Trudeau, political leaders
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Stocks rebound with Biden out and election plays scrambled

By Alden Bentley A look at the day ahead in Asian markets by Alden Bentley.

July 22, 2024
Stocks rebound with Biden out and election plays scrambled
Celebrity|Entertainment

Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet before he died was in support of Kamala Harris

Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet before he died was in support of Kamala Harris

July 22, 2024
Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet before he died was in support of Kamala Harris
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EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance

EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance

July 22, 2024
EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance
Europe|News|World

Thousands in Ukraine attend funeral of former lawmaker and critic of Russia who was killed in Lviv

Several thousand mourners have attended the funeral for a Ukrainian former lawmaker best known for her campaign to promote the Ukrainian language

July 22, 2024
Thousands in Ukraine attend funeral of former lawmaker and critic of Russia who was killed in Lviv
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital

A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths

July 22, 2024
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital
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Fox defeats defamation lawsuit by former Biden anti-disinformation official

Fox News Media and its parent Fox Corp won a ruling on Monday dismissing a lawsuit by a former Biden administration official who accused the media giant of defaming her

July 22, 2024
Fox defeats defamation lawsuit by former Biden anti-disinformation official
Crime|News|US|Videos

Police release video of Illinois woman fatally shot by deputy

The Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office released the bodycam of Sonya Massey's final moments before she was shot by a responding officer to the 911 call she made to report an intruder, according to her lawyer.

July 22, 2024
Police release video of Illinois woman fatally shot by deputy
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Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home

Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home

July 22, 2024
Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
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Violence against Brazil's Indigenous people unabated under Lula, report says

Protection of Brazil's Indigenous communities from violence by land grabbers and ranchers was "insufficient" in 2023, according to a report published on Monday,

July 22, 2024
Violence against Brazil's Indigenous people unabated under Lula, report says
Election|News|Political|US

A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris

A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris

July 22, 2024
A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris
Health|News|US

Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign

White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor says President Joe Biden’s “symptoms have almost resolved completely” from COVID-19

July 22, 2024
Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign
MidEast|News|US

Israel's Netanyahu requests meeting with former President Trump, Politico reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested an in-person meeting with former President Donald Trump while in the U.S. this week, Politico reported on Monday citing people

July 22, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu requests meeting with former President Trump, Politico reports
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Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt

Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt

July 22, 2024
Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt
Crime|US

Judge in Hunter Biden's federal tax trial issues schedule update

The criminal tax trial for President Joe Biden's son Hunter

July 22, 2024
Judge in Hunter Biden's federal tax trial issues schedule update
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Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race spells new uncertainty for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his campaign for reelection brings a new element of uncertainty for Ukraine

July 22, 2024
Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race spells new uncertainty for Ukraine
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Impact of Biden's economic agenda may be felt long after his presidency

U.S.

July 22, 2024
Impact of Biden's economic agenda may be felt long after his presidency
Election|News|US

GOP threatened to sue over November ballot if Biden dropped out. Experts call that 'ridiculous'

Even before President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, allies of former President Donald Trump floated the possibility of suing to block Democrats from having anyone other than Biden on the ballot in November

July 22, 2024
GOP threatened to sue over November ballot if Biden dropped out. Experts call that 'ridiculous'
Election|News|US

Who will win delegates' support to be the Democratic nominee? AP's survey tracks who they're backing

President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his reelection bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Republican Donald Trump in November has scrambled what had once been a settled and suspense-free Democratic presidential nomination contest

July 22, 2024
Who will win delegates' support to be the Democratic nominee? AP's survey tracks who they're backing
MidEast

Israeli parliament votes to label UN relief agency a terror organisation

The Israeli parliament gave preliminary approval on Monday to a bill that declares the main United Nations relief organization for Palestinians a terrorist organisation and

July 22, 2024
Israeli parliament votes to label UN relief agency a terror organisation

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