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Smithfield Foods to keep US pork plants open, eyes tariffs amid IPO, CEO says

Smithfield Foods does not plan to close more U.S. pork processing plants, Chief Executive Shane Smith said on Tuesday, as the company returned to a U.S

Smithfield Foods to keep US pork plants open, eyes tariffs amid IPO, CEO says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel's prime minister says Trump has invited him to the White House on Feb. 4

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says President Donald Trump has invited him to visit the White House on Feb. 4

Israel's prime minister says Trump has invited him to the White House on Feb. 4
Crime|Political|US

57 people in custody after ICE raids in Northeast Ohio; feds not talking

57 people in custody after ICE raids in Northeast Ohio; feds not talking

57 people in custody after ICE raids in Northeast Ohio; feds not talking
Business|Political|US

US Senate votes to confirm Trump nominee to head Transportation Department

The U.S. Senate voted 77 to 22 on Tuesday to confirm former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy to head the U.S. Transportation Department.

US Senate votes to confirm Trump nominee to head Transportation Department
Political|US

Trump’s ban on trans service members is challenged in court, reigniting a fight that wasn’t settled during his first term

Trump’s ban on trans service members is challenged in court, reigniting a fight that wasn’t settled during his first term

Trump’s ban on trans service members is challenged in court, reigniting a fight that wasn’t settled during his first term
Business|Political|Technology|US

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

Sean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
Economy|Election|Political|US

How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze

A sweeping White House order to freeze federal grants and allocations reflects a theory of presidential power that Donald Trump clearly endorsed during his 2024 campaign

How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze
Asia|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump's freeze on US aid rings alarm bells from Thailand to Ukraine

Field hospitals in Thai refugee camps, landmine clearance in war zones, and drugs to treat millions suffering from

Trump's freeze on US aid rings alarm bells from Thailand to Ukraine
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza for a second day

Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day, under a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Middle East latest: Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza for a second day
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO and Denmark agree allies must bolster defences in Arctic, source says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed at a meeting on Tuesday that allies need to focus on strengthening defences in the Arctic, a

NATO and Denmark agree allies must bolster defences in Arctic, source says
Economy|Election|Political|US

Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires

Some of President Donald Trump's working-class and middle-class supporters see a lack of emphasis on lowering consumer costs and making daily American life more affordable

Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires
Entertainment|Political|US

CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slot

CNN anchor Jim Acosta says he's quitting after nearly two decades rather than accept a move from a morning time slot to a less visible midnight at the East Coast

CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slot
Crime|Political|US

Trump homeland secretary joins ICE in New York as immigration crackdown intensifies

U.S.

Trump homeland secretary joins ICE in New York as immigration crackdown intensifies
Business|Economy|Political|US

Judge temporarily pauses Trump's freeze on grants, loans

A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily paused part of the Trump administration's sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other

Judge temporarily pauses Trump's freeze on grants, loans
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

BMW CEO proposes cutting EU tariff on US vehicle imports to 2.5%

BMW will propose this week that the European Union lower its tariff on U.S. car imports to 2.5% from 10%, in line with the current U.S. import tariff, the German automaker's CEO

BMW CEO proposes cutting EU tariff on US vehicle imports to 2.5%
Election|Political|US

Voting rights groups are concerned about priorities shifting under Trump's Justice Department

The Justice Department appears poised to take a very different approach to investigating voting and elections

Voting rights groups are concerned about priorities shifting under Trump's Justice Department
Economy|Political|US

Senate Republicans push ahead on Trump budget pick Russell Vought

The Republican-controlled U.S.

Senate Republicans push ahead on Trump budget pick Russell Vought
Election|Political|US

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not running for reelection, opening up battleground Michigan seat in 2026

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not running for reelection, opening up battleground Michigan seat in 2026

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not running for reelection, opening up battleground Michigan seat in 2026
Africa|Political|World

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Amazon's advocates fear Trump's return means little US help to protect rainforest

With Donald Trump settling back into the White House, advocates for the Amazon worry about what his second term will mean for the rainforest

Amazon's advocates fear Trump's return means little US help to protect rainforest
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Who funds the World Health Organization? A list of its biggest donors

President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the World Health Organization means the U.N. agency is losing its biggest funder

Who funds the World Health Organization? A list of its biggest donors
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel's Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington on Feb 4 amid Gaza ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 4, the two governments said on Tuesday.

Israel's Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington on Feb 4 amid Gaza ceasefire
Political|US

Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban

The first lawsuits have been filed against President Donald Trump’s executive order revising policy on transgender troops

Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban
Crime|Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday she had been placed under judicial investigation following a government decision to release a

Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect
Europe|Health|Political|World

WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out

A World Health Organization staff member hopes to raise enough money through fundraising on social media to soften the impact of President Donald Trump pulling the

WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out
MidEast|Political|World

Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely

Israeli troops who seized strategic ground in southern Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad will remain on the summit of Mount Hermon indefinitely, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on

Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump pledges executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina

Trump pledges executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina

Trump pledges executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Crime|Election|Political|US

Intel officials spent years battling Kash Patel. Now he’s poised to take over a key agency

Intel officials spent years battling Kash Patel. Now he’s poised to take over a key agency

Intel officials spent years battling Kash Patel. Now he’s poised to take over a key agency
Election|Political|US

Trump’s nominee for Pentagon weapons buyer was a key figure in the president's first impeachment

President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the military’s top weapons buyer was the official who directed the Pentagon to withhold aid from Ukraine in 2019

Trump’s nominee for Pentagon weapons buyer was a key figure in the president's first impeachment
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel

France's Macron announces renovation to expand capacity of Louvre museum

France will launch a six-year renovation of the Louvre in Paris, enlarging the world's most-visited museum to make room for the huge crowds who now cram inside

France's Macron announces renovation to expand capacity of Louvre museum
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

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A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how
Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump's digital dollar ban gives China and Europe's CBDCs free rein

Donald Trump's rapid move to ban a "digital dollar" has left the field wide open, observers say, for China and Europe to make their already-advanced central bank

Trump's digital dollar ban gives China and Europe's CBDCs free rein
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume after a diplomatic spat

Colombian migrants deported from the United States are returning home on Colombian military flights following a diplomatic dispute between the two countries over the flights

Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume after a diplomatic spat
Crime|Political|US

U.S. House Democrats sound the alarm on firings and reassignments of career DOJ lawyers

Two key Democrats in the U.S.

U.S. House Democrats sound the alarm on firings and reassignments of career DOJ lawyers
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump just gave his clearest picture yet of what new tariffs could look like

Trump just gave his clearest picture yet of what new tariffs could look like

Trump just gave his clearest picture yet of what new tariffs could look like
MidEast|Political|US|World

Qatar and US discuss joint Gaza mediation efforts, Qatar says

Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, took part in a phone call on Tuesday with U.S.

Qatar and US discuss joint Gaza mediation efforts, Qatar says
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

"I'm Still Here" spotlights Brazil's authoritarian past

A white house in a quiet corner of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been attracting a stream of visitors in recent weeks.

"I'm Still Here" spotlights Brazil's authoritarian past
Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political

Fashion mixes with politics at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Fashion mixes with politics at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Fashion mixes with politics at Paris Men’s Fashion Week
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight

Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine,

Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US tech and tariff shocks spark scramble for new market havens

As a tech stock rout and U.S. dollar swings driven by President Donald Trump's tariff threats send markets into a tailspin, investors are piling into assets from

US tech and tariff shocks spark scramble for new market havens
Business|Political|US

Trump paralyzes US labor board by firing Democratic member

U.S.

Trump paralyzes US labor board by firing Democratic member
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bank lending prospects among key inputs for policymakers at Fed meeting

By Michael S.

Bank lending prospects among key inputs for policymakers at Fed meeting
Business|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies amid rising AI competition

Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence (AI) bellwether OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Gov, a tailored version of ChatGPT designed for U.S. government agencies, it said in a blog post on

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies amid rising AI competition
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

Look of the Week: First lady Melania Trump means business in official portrait

Look of the Week: First lady Melania Trump means business in official portrait

Look of the Week: First lady Melania Trump means business in official portrait
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus

Oil company Chevron is partnering with Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova to create natural gas power plants in the United States that will be linked to data centers in order to support increased demand for electricity at these centers, particularly for the development of artificial intelligence

Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus
Political|US

Rights groups file lawsuit against Trump's transgender troops order

Transgender rights advocacy groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against U.S.

Rights groups file lawsuit against Trump's transgender troops order
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

'No safe place to go to from Goma' for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city

Bodies are lying on the streets

'No safe place to go to from Goma' for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
Election|Political|US

Democratic US Senator Peters will not seek re-election in 2026

Senator Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2026.

Democratic US Senator Peters will not seek re-election in 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Boeing not worried about Trump tariff threats, CEO says

By Dan Catchpole -Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Tuesday he is "not too worried" about the Trump administration's threats to impose tariffs on trade partners, including countries that are important

Boeing not worried about Trump tariff threats, CEO says
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

Trump's funding freeze triggers worry, Democrats say it hits Medicaid program

President Donald Trump's order to pause all federal grants and loans sowed widespread confusion on Tuesday over its

Trump's funding freeze triggers worry, Democrats say it hits Medicaid program
Election|Political|US

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

Chevron to build gas plants to power data centers amid AI boom

Oil and gas producer Chevron said on Tuesday it plans to build natural gas-based power plants next to data centers in the U.S., as energy demand to support the growth of artificial 

Chevron to build gas plants to power data centers amid AI boom
MidEast|Political|US|World

Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state

Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years as secretary of state

Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state
Election|Europe|Political

German conservatives dip in survey as taboo break on far-right cooperation looms

Support for Germany's conservative bloc fell by three points in the days after its chancellor candidate said he would push through a migration crackdown with the backing of the far

German conservatives dip in survey as taboo break on far-right cooperation looms
Election|MidEast|Political

Turkey's opposition to name presidential candidate in coming months

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) will name its presidential candidate for the next election in coming months, its leader said on Tuesday

Turkey's opposition to name presidential candidate in coming months
Health|Political|Science|US

Medical research depends on government money – even a day’s delay in the intricate funding process throws science off-kilter

A member of a grant review panel explains the ins and outs of applying for research funding – and the consequences of when the process suddenly stops.

Medical research depends on government money – even a day’s delay in the intricate funding process throws science off-kilter
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Engineering the social: Students in this course use systems thinking to help solve human rights, disease and homelessness

Control systems keep your house warm and your car’s speed constant, but they could also help address societal problems.

Engineering the social: Students in this course use systems thinking to help solve human rights, disease and homelessness
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Getting mail to your door is just one part of what the postmaster general does

The US Postal Service processes millions of passports, employs thousands of people and ensures the health of all Americans with last-mile delivery in rural areas.

Getting mail to your door is just one part of what the postmaster general does
Economy|Political|US

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing

While overall giving has grown, the ranks of American donors have declined.

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing
Political|US

California denies Trump claim US military turned on water in state

California on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. military entered the state to release more water in the wake of deadly wildfires.

California denies Trump claim US military turned on water in state
Economy|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump signs order that likely sets in motion a future ban on transgender troops

President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders focused on the military, including one that directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops, likely setting in motion a future ban on their military service

The Latest: Trump signs order that likely sets in motion a future ban on transgender troops
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistani journalists rally against law regulating social media

Hundreds of Pakistani journalists rallied on Tuesday against a proposed law to regulate social media content that they say is aimed at curbing press freedom and controlling the

Pakistani journalists rally against law regulating social media
Europe|Political|World

Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement

Ukraine's government on Tuesday sacked a deputy defence minister in charge of weapons purchases amid infighting over procurement that is complicating Kyiv's attempt to

Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Lawsuit says Russian officials stole millions meant to fortify border region attacked by Ukraine

Russian prosecutors are seeking to recover nearly $33 million of funds that they say were allocated for the defence of the western Kursk region, invaded by

Lawsuit says Russian officials stole millions meant to fortify border region attacked by Ukraine
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Colombian planes carrying US deportees arrive in Bogota after Trump-Petro row

Two Colombian air force planes carrying deportees from the United States arrived in Bogota on Tuesday, the government said, paving the way for U.S.

Colombian planes carrying US deportees arrive in Bogota after Trump-Petro row
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel

What challenges does the UK face if it backs the new Heathrow runway plan?

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to back the expansion of Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, turning to the country's most controversial infrastructure project in her

What challenges does the UK face if it backs the new Heathrow runway plan?
Europe|Political|World

Denmark has full European backing to maintain respect of borders, Danish prime minister says

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron that political leaders in Europe and beyond have given full

Denmark has full European backing to maintain respect of borders, Danish prime minister says
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
Education|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

Families reunite in north Gaza as huge crowds return to smashed homes

Umm Ali Muheisen skipped across the road when she saw her daughter and grandchildren after 15 months separated by the war in Gaza, clutching them in a tight embrace as Palestinians

Families reunite in north Gaza as huge crowds return to smashed homes
Economy|Europe|Political

Spanish government breaks legislative deadlock with Catalan ally

Spain's minority government on Tuesday reached a deal with the Catalan separatist party Junts to approve several economic measures in parliament, breaking a deadlock

Spanish government breaks legislative deadlock with Catalan ally
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Lockheed Martin cautious on 2025 profit view, shares sink 8%

Lockheed Martin on Tuesday forecast it will make less profit than expected in 2025, as the top U.S. defense company grapples with the delayed rollout of

Lockheed Martin cautious on 2025 profit view, shares sink 8%
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries, sources say

The Trump administration has moved to stop the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as medical supplies for newborn babies, in

Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries, sources say
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Poland and Canada sign nuclear power cooperation agreement

Poland and Canada have signed an agreement that provides a legal framework for more intensive cooperation on nuclear power, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday after

Poland and Canada sign nuclear power cooperation agreement
Africa|Political|World

Congo protesters storm Kinshasa embassies over conflict in east

Rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa on Tuesday, drawing tear gas from police, in an

Congo protesters storm Kinshasa embassies over conflict in east