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Today: November 02, 2024

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Europe|News|Political|World

NATO allies are discussing reclaiming some Chinese-owned infrastructure in Europe

NATO allies are discussing reclaiming some Chinese-owned infrastructure in Europe

July 11, 2024
NATO allies are discussing reclaiming some Chinese-owned infrastructure in Europe
Opinion|Political|US

Harris under pressure to outline stakes of the election as Biden faces calls to step aside

Harris under pressure to outline stakes of the election as Biden faces calls to step aside

July 11, 2024
Harris under pressure to outline stakes of the election as Biden faces calls to step aside
News|Opinion|Political|US

Angry and stunned Democrats blame Biden’s closest advisers for shielding public from full extent of president’s decline

Angry and stunned Democrats blame Biden’s closest advisers for shielding public from full extent of president’s decline

July 11, 2024
Angry and stunned Democrats blame Biden’s closest advisers for shielding public from full extent of president’s decline
MidEast|News|Political|World

First Israeli military report on Oct. 7 attack finds army failed to protect civilians

The Israeli military published on Thursday the findings of a first probe into its own security failings during the devastating Oct.

July 11, 2024
First Israeli military report on Oct. 7 attack finds army failed to protect civilians
Business|News|Political|World

Canada unveils for first time target date for NATO defense spending goal

Canada will increase defense spending to the NATO target of 2% of gross domestic product by 2032, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, making a commitment

July 11, 2024
Canada unveils for first time target date for NATO defense spending goal
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US sanctions Israeli extremist organization tied to violence in the West Bank

US sanctions Israeli extremist organization tied to violence in the West Bank

July 11, 2024
US sanctions Israeli extremist organization tied to violence in the West Bank
News|Political|US

House fails to pass GOP resolution to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland

House fails to pass GOP resolution to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland

July 11, 2024
House fails to pass GOP resolution to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland
Europe|Political|World

Some EU states won't send ministers to presidency meetings in protest at Orban's Russia trip

Sweden and several other European Union countries will not send ministers to government meetings linked to Hungary's EU presidency this month in a protest at Victor Orban's talks

July 11, 2024
Some EU states won't send ministers to presidency meetings in protest at Orban's Russia trip
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Biden administration designates dangerous Venezuelan gang as a transnational criminal organization

Biden administration designates dangerous Venezuelan gang as a transnational criminal organization

July 11, 2024
Biden administration designates dangerous Venezuelan gang as a transnational criminal organization
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Hungary's nationalist leader to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit

Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is travelling to Floridato meet with former President Donald Trump following a NATO summit in Washington

July 11, 2024
Hungary's nationalist leader to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit
Crime|News|Political|World

Russian authorities put Russian opposition leader Navalny's widow on list of "extremists"

Russian authorities have put the widow of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on a list of “terrorists and extremists,” continuing a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on the opposition

July 11, 2024
Russian authorities put Russian opposition leader Navalny's widow on list of "extremists"
MidEast|News|Political|World

G7 denounces Israel's settlement expansion in West Bank

Foreign Ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on Thursday denounced Israel's move to expand its settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying it was "

July 11, 2024
G7 denounces Israel's settlement expansion in West Bank
News|Political|US|World

Hungary's Orban, a NATO outlier on Ukraine, talks 'peace mission' with Trump

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump on Thursday and the pair discussed the "possibilities of peace", a

July 11, 2024
Hungary's Orban, a NATO outlier on Ukraine, talks 'peace mission' with Trump
Celebrity|Election|News|Political|Sports|US

Trump’s raised fist is a go-to gesture with a long history of different meanings

The raised fist - used by Donald Trump as he was rushed off a stage after an assassination attempt - has been used by fascists, communists, Black Power advocates and even golfer Tiger Woods.

July 11, 2024
Trump’s raised fist is a go-to gesture with a long history of different meanings
Africa|Americas|News|Opinion|Political|World

Western envoys criticize South Sudan security bill that could allow warrantless detentions

The U.S. and other western governments criticized a controversial security bill in South Sudan that would allow the government to detain people without warrants, saying it would undermine open political and civil space ahead of the country’s elections

July 11, 2024
Western envoys criticize South Sudan security bill that could allow warrantless detentions
Election|Europe|News|Political

Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left

Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left

July 11, 2024
Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left
Africa|Crime|News|Political

Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality

Burkina Faso's military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality.

July 11, 2024
Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality
Europe|News|Political

Spain's far right threatens to exit regional coalitions over young migrant plan

Spanish far-right party Vox has threatened to bring down coalition governments with the centre-right People's Party in several regions in protest over an agreement to transfer around

July 11, 2024
Spain's far right threatens to exit regional coalitions over young migrant plan
News|Political|World

Former Russian president Medvedev says Moscow should seek 'disappearance' of Ukraine and NATO

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday denounced NATO's summit promise to grant eventual membership to Ukraine and said Russia should work towards the "disappearance"

July 11, 2024
Former Russian president Medvedev says Moscow should seek 'disappearance' of Ukraine and NATO
Crime|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

Rights veteran compares Russian justice to Nazis as court upholds his jail sentence

Jailed human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov compared Russia's justice system to that of Nazi Germany on Thursday as a judge rejected his appeal

July 11, 2024
Rights veteran compares Russian justice to Nazis as court upholds his jail sentence
Europe|News|Political|World

Poland to increase defence budget by about 10% in 2025, says minister

Poland will increase its defence budget by about 10% in 2025 to a record high, a minister said on Thursday.

July 11, 2024
Poland to increase defence budget by about 10% in 2025, says minister
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Political

Thai consumer confidence hits 9-mth low in June on economic, political concerns

Thai consumer confidence dropped for a fourth straight month in June to its lowest level since last September due to concerns about an economic slowdown and political uncertainty,

July 11, 2024
Thai consumer confidence hits 9-mth low in June on economic, political concerns
Election|News|Political|US

Biden's press conference will be a key test for him. But he's no master of the big rhetorical moment

President Joe Biden's press conference on Thursday offers him a fresh opportunity to try to prove to the American public that he’s capable of serving another four years after his big debate flop threw the future of his presidency into doubt

July 11, 2024
Biden's press conference will be a key test for him. But he's no master of the big rhetorical moment
News|Opinion|Political|US

Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows

The framers creating the U.S. Constitution knew they needed SOMEONE to be at the helm of the federal government, a president

July 11, 2024
Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows
Election|News|Political|US

Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis shows

As he prepares to accept the Republican nomination for the third time, Donald Trump has promised to expand his coalition — and, in particular, to win over more of the nonwhite voters who largely rejected him during the 2020 election

July 11, 2024
Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he's not popular with either group, poll analysis shows
News|Political|US

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says ‘it wouldn’t hurt’ for Biden to take cognitive test

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says ‘it wouldn’t hurt’ for Biden to take cognitive test

July 11, 2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says ‘it wouldn’t hurt’ for Biden to take cognitive test
News|Political|US

Vermont’s Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to call for Biden to step aside

Vermont’s Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to call for Biden to step aside

July 10, 2024
Vermont’s Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to call for Biden to step aside
Election|News|Political|US

Here's how to watch Biden's news conference Thursday as he tries to quiet doubts after the debate

President Joe Biden will hold a news conference Thursday that is the key event in a monumental week for his campaign

July 10, 2024
Here's how to watch Biden's news conference Thursday as he tries to quiet doubts after the debate
Election|News|Political

Democratic lawmakers’ concerns hang over Joe Biden’s position as the party’s presidential nominee despite campaign’s efforts

Democratic lawmakers’ concerns hang over Joe Biden’s position as the party’s presidential nominee despite campaign’s efforts

July 10, 2024
Democratic lawmakers’ concerns hang over Joe Biden’s position as the party’s presidential nominee despite campaign’s efforts
Europe|News|Political|World

Key points from NATO's Washington summit declaration

Leaders of NATO countries stressed a membership pledge for Ukraine and took a stronger stance on China's support for Russia in a

July 10, 2024
Key points from NATO's Washington summit declaration
News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats face uncertainty around roll call timing amid questions about Biden’s political standing

Democrats face uncertainty around roll call timing amid questions about Biden’s political standing

July 10, 2024
Democrats face uncertainty around roll call timing amid questions about Biden’s political standing
News|Political|US

The first lady is helping to salvage her husband’s campaign. Will it be enough?

Jill Biden has taken on many roles since President Joe Biden performed poorly in a debate against Donald Trump

July 10, 2024
The first lady is helping to salvage her husband’s campaign. Will it be enough?
News|Political|Technology

Election officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks

A group of state election officials is urging the nation’s cybersecurity agency to revise a draft rule that would require election offices to disclose suspected cyberattacks to the federal government, casting the mandate as too burdensome on overworked local officials

July 10, 2024
Election officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks
Europe|News|Political|US|World

UK Prime Minister Starmer says special relationship with US is stronger than ever

Britain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, on Wednesday hailed the special relationship between the UK and U.S. at his first one-on-one meeting with President Joe Biden, where

July 10, 2024
UK Prime Minister Starmer says special relationship with US is stronger than ever
News|Political|US

Biden takes on a rare challenge: a solo news conference

Biden takes on a rare challenge: a solo news conference

July 10, 2024
Biden takes on a rare challenge: a solo news conference
News|Political|Technology|World

Canada takes step to acquire up to 12 submarines to guard Arctic

Canada, looking to shore up its defense of the Arctic, is moving ahead to acquire up to 12 submarines and has started a formal process to meet with manufacturers,

July 10, 2024
Canada takes step to acquire up to 12 submarines to guard Arctic
News|Opinion|Political|US

Progressives offer strategic aid to Biden as he fights for his presidency

Progressives offer strategic aid to Biden as he fights for his presidency

July 10, 2024
Progressives offer strategic aid to Biden as he fights for his presidency
Europe|News|Political|World

UK's Starmer urges NATO unity for Ukraine, pledges military aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will tell NATO leaders on Thursday they must send a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin of unity in their

July 10, 2024
UK's Starmer urges NATO unity for Ukraine, pledges military aid
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden administration to allow paused shipment of 500-pound bombs to be sent to Israel

Biden administration to allow paused shipment of 500-pound bombs to be sent to Israel

July 10, 2024
Biden administration to allow paused shipment of 500-pound bombs to be sent to Israel
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

At least 261 people have died in El Salvador's prisons under anti-gang crackdown, rights group says

The human rights organization Cristosal says at least 261 people have died in prisons in El Salvador during President Nayib Bukele’s 2 1/2-year-old crackdown on street gangs

July 10, 2024
At least 261 people have died in El Salvador's prisons under anti-gang crackdown, rights group says
News|Political|World

NATO allies call China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine

In its most serious rebuke against Beijing, NATO allies have called China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concerns over China’s nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space

July 10, 2024
NATO allies call China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine
Europe|News|Political|US|World

NATO to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work

NATO is expected to use the summit this week to launch a new program to provide reliable military aid to Ukraine and help it get ready to join the alliance

July 10, 2024
NATO to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work
Health|Political|US

Backers of Arizona abortion rights amendment sue over language in voter pamphlet

Supporters of a ballot measure that would amend Arizona's constitution to establish a right to abortion sued Republican lawmakers on Wednesday over language in a

July 10, 2024
Backers of Arizona abortion rights amendment sue over language in voter pamphlet
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump-appointed judge in Alaska resigns over sexual misconduct, leaving only 1 judge in state

A U.S. District Court judge in Alaska has resigned and could face impeachment after a judicial panel found he had an inappropriate relationship with a law clerk and lied about it

July 10, 2024
Trump-appointed judge in Alaska resigns over sexual misconduct, leaving only 1 judge in state
News|Political|US

US to resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel, US official says

President Joe Biden's administration will resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel but will continue to hold back on supplying 2,000-pound bombs over concerns

July 10, 2024
US to resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel, US official says
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

New York Lt. Governor Delgado says Biden should end his campaign

New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, a Democrat, said on Wednesday that President Joe Biden should end his campaign.

July 10, 2024
New York Lt. Governor Delgado says Biden should end his campaign
Intereview|News|Political|US

NBC’s Lester Holt to interview President Biden on Monday

NBC’s Lester Holt to interview President Biden on Monday

July 10, 2024
NBC’s Lester Holt to interview President Biden on Monday
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trump’s nominating convention next week

July 10, 2024
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says
Political|US

‘Political suicide mission’: Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Ritchie Torres switches tact on Biden

‘Political suicide mission’: Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Ritchie Torres switches tact on Biden

July 10, 2024
‘Political suicide mission’: Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Ritchie Torres switches tact on Biden
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Ex-Obama aides react to George Clooney's op-ed on President Biden

Ex-Obama aides David Axelrod and Jon Favreau join Inside Politics with Dana Bash to discuss Democratic donor and actor George Clooney's op-ed calling on President Joe Biden to step aside.

July 10, 2024
Ex-Obama aides react to George Clooney's op-ed on President Biden
Education|News|Political|US

New York University settles lawsuit over antisemitism for undisclosed amount

New York University settles lawsuit over antisemitism for undisclosed amount

July 10, 2024
New York University settles lawsuit over antisemitism for undisclosed amount
Business|Finance|News|Political|US

Judge says Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy case likely to be dismissed. But his debts aren't going away

A judge says he is leaning toward throwing out Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case after lawyers for the cash-strapped former New York City mayor and his biggest creditors agreed this was the best way forward

July 10, 2024
Judge says Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy case likely to be dismissed. But his debts aren't going away
Europe|News|Political|US|World

UK defense chief: NATO members need to spend beyond 2% defense target

British Defence Secretary John Healey said on Wednesday other NATO members would need to go beyond the alliance's target of committing 2% of GDP to military

July 10, 2024
UK defense chief: NATO members need to spend beyond 2% defense target
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) court on Wednesday sentenced 43 dissidents to life in prison for operating what it said was a Muslim Brotherhood group that aimed to commit attacks in

July 10, 2024
UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group
News|Opinion|Political|US

A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him

He’s calling into his favorite morning cable news show, bashing the “elites” of his party and dismissing unfavorable polls

July 10, 2024
A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him
Europe|News|Political|World

In international debut, new UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at NATO summit

Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is making his maiden appearance on the international stage with a strong signal of support for Ukraine as he attends the NATO summit in Washington

July 10, 2024
In international debut, new UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at NATO summit
Europe|News|Political

Germany's spurned AfD creates third far-right EU parliament group

The Alternative for Germany (AFD) joined forces with other far-right parties to form a third far-right party alliance in the European Parliament on Wednesday, a

July 10, 2024
Germany's spurned AfD creates third far-right EU parliament group
Europe|News|Political|World

US says Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine is on an “irreversible” path to NATO membership

July 10, 2024
US says Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends
Crime|MidEast|News|Political

Dozens of people have been sentenced to life in prison in a mass trial in the UAE, activists say

Activists say a mass trial in the United Arab Emirates of dissidents that has faced widespread criticism abroad has ended with dozens of people sentenced to life in prison

July 10, 2024
Dozens of people have been sentenced to life in prison in a mass trial in the UAE, activists say
Political|Technology

Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds

A deep dive into political ads on Facebook by researchers at Syracuse University has revealed a sprawling web of advertisements that contain misleading information or scams

July 10, 2024
Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Why are journalists obsessed with Biden’s age? It’s because they’ve finally found an interesting election story

Is there a plot among journalists to push President Joe Biden out of the race? Why are so many journalists focusing on Biden’s problems and not Trump’s? A journalism scholar explains what’s going on.

July 10, 2024
Why are journalists obsessed with Biden’s age? It’s because they’ve finally found an interesting election story
Economy|Opinion|Political|US

Surprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality

On issues and policies in which government has a serious role – taxes, immigration, the state of the economy and even abortion – a 2023 survey found a great deal of agreement among Americans.

July 10, 2024
Surprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality
Election|Europe|News|Political

Key dates as France seeks way out of political deadlock

France's inconclusive elections have plunged it into a period of political uncertainty, with no single grouping in the national parliament having enough seats to govern.

July 10, 2024
Key dates as France seeks way out of political deadlock
News|Political|US

US House approves Trump-backed bill on non-citizen voting

The Republican-controlled U.S.

July 10, 2024
US House approves Trump-backed bill on non-citizen voting
Environment|News|Political|US

Montana urges state top court to overturn landmark climate ruling

Montana's top court on Wednesday appeared open to upholding a landmark ruling that found the state violated the rights of young people to a healthy environment by barring

July 10, 2024
Montana urges state top court to overturn landmark climate ruling
News|Political|World

Russia pledges to discharge Indians fighting for Moscow in Ukraine, New Delhi says

Russia pledges to discharge Indians fighting for Moscow in Ukraine, New Delhi says

July 10, 2024
Russia pledges to discharge Indians fighting for Moscow in Ukraine, New Delhi says
News|Opinion|Political

Biden to meet Wednesday with top union leaders as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats

Facing pressure from within his own party to abandon his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden is relying on labor unions to help make the case that his record in office matters more than his age

July 10, 2024
Biden to meet Wednesday with top union leaders as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats
Health|News|Political|US

Biden did see neurologist at the White House in January, press secretary now says

Biden did see neurologist at the White House in January, press secretary now says

July 10, 2024
Biden did see neurologist at the White House in January, press secretary now says
News|Political|World

North Korea-Russia arms trade a global threat, says South Korea President Yoon

North Korea's arms trade with Russia is a threat to global peace, and strength and alliances among liberal democracies are critical in safeguarding freedom from "reckless elements", South

July 09, 2024
North Korea-Russia arms trade a global threat, says South Korea President Yoon
News|Political|US|World

See Biden award US' highest civilian honor to NATO secretary general

President Joe Biden bestowed the US' highest civilian honor upon the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, during highly scrutinized remarks kicking off the NATO summit in Washington, DC.

July 09, 2024
See Biden award US' highest civilian honor to NATO secretary general
News|Political|US|World

Biden surprises NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Biden surprises NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

July 09, 2024
Biden surprises NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Crime|News|Political|US

Justice Department watchdog concludes yearslong probe into FBI actions after 2016 standoff with protesters in Oregon

Justice Department watchdog concludes yearslong probe into FBI actions after 2016 standoff with protesters in Oregon

July 09, 2024
Justice Department watchdog concludes yearslong probe into FBI actions after 2016 standoff with protesters in Oregon
Election|News|Political|US

US intelligence official indicates Russia prefers Trump as election victor

The U.S. has not seen Russia shift on its preference from previous U.S. presidential elections on who it prefers to win this year, a U.S.

July 09, 2024
US intelligence official indicates Russia prefers Trump as election victor
Europe|News|Political|World

Zelenskyy is adept at pushing for the aid Ukraine needs, but NATO membership is still elusive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proven to be an adept navigator of international relations in defense of his country, publicly cajoling to get the military assistance Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russia

July 09, 2024
Zelenskyy is adept at pushing for the aid Ukraine needs, but NATO membership is still elusive
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

NATO agency places $700 million order for Stinger anti-aircraft missiles

NATO has placed an order for Stinger anti-aircraft missiles worth almost $700 million in the name of several member states, the alliance's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said

July 09, 2024
NATO agency places $700 million order for Stinger anti-aircraft missiles
Election|News|Political|US

Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out

The mood on Capitol Hill turned grim as Democrats wrestled over President Joe Biden’s re-election

July 09, 2024
Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
News|Political|US|World

White House's Sullivan outlines plans to strengthen NATO support for Ukraine

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan outlined a series of measures to strengthen U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine on Tuesday, as leaders of the military alliance

July 09, 2024
White House's Sullivan outlines plans to strengthen NATO support for Ukraine
News|Political|World

NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract as it makes plans to boost arms production

NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles

July 09, 2024
NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract as it makes plans to boost arms production
News|Political|Technology|US|World

US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology

A Russian internet propaganda campaign backed by the Kremlin that spread disinformation in the United States and relied on artificial intelligence has been disrupted

July 09, 2024
US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology
News|Political|US

Ex-Sen. Jim Inhofe has died, McConnell says

Ex-Sen. Jim Inhofe has died, McConnell says

July 09, 2024
Ex-Sen. Jim Inhofe has died, McConnell says
Europe|Political|World

Germany, eight other Baltic Sea nations seek to jointly buy naval mines

Germany and eight other countries on the Baltic Sea aim to jointly procure naval mines, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday, as Russia is taking an

July 09, 2024
Germany, eight other Baltic Sea nations seek to jointly buy naval mines
Crime|News|Political|US

Sen. Bob Menendez's lawyer tells jury in closing that prosecutors failed to prove a single charge

A lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez at the Democrat's bribery trial has urged jurors to acquit him of every charge, saying prosecutors had failed to prove a single count beyond a reasonable doubt

July 09, 2024
Sen. Bob Menendez's lawyer tells jury in closing that prosecutors failed to prove a single charge
News|Political|US

James Inhofe, former senator and leading US conservative, dies at 89

Oklahoma Republican James Inhofe, a mainstay of the ideological right in the U.S.

July 09, 2024
James Inhofe, former senator and leading US conservative, dies at 89
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel's defence minister OKs plan to start drafting ultra-Orthodox

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant approved a plan on Tuesday to start drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, a move likely to further strain relations within Prime

July 09, 2024
Israel's defence minister OKs plan to start drafting ultra-Orthodox
News|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he cannot predict Trump's actions if elected

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he could not predict what Donald Trump would do if he regains the U.S. presidency in

July 09, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he cannot predict Trump's actions if elected
Business|News|Political|Technology

Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy

Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.

July 09, 2024
Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, seeking to deepen the two nuclear powers’ relationship as NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia and launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine that destroyed a children's hospital

July 09, 2024
Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship
Europe|News|Political

Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum

France's left has a Jean-Luc Mélenchon problem. 

July 09, 2024
Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum
Asia|Economy|Political

Indonesia's Prabowo is exploring ways to remove fiscal deficit ceiling, Tempo reports

Indonesia's incoming President Prabowo Subianto is exploring ways to remove the fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio ceilings, aiming to fund his campaign pledges, investigative

July 09, 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo is exploring ways to remove fiscal deficit ceiling, Tempo reports
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

‘Huge disappointment:’ Zelensky blasts Modi meeting with Putin the same day Russian attack devastates Ukraine hospital

‘Huge disappointment:’ Zelensky blasts Modi meeting with Putin the same day Russian attack devastates Ukraine hospital

July 09, 2024
‘Huge disappointment:’ Zelensky blasts Modi meeting with Putin the same day Russian attack devastates Ukraine hospital
News|Political|US|World

Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign

President Joe Biden heartily welcomed NATO leaders to Washington, celebrating the transatlantic alliance's stout unity against Russia's Ukraine aggression and underscoring America’s ironclad commitment to the alliance under his watch

July 09, 2024
Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds that a solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban and that a rising number appear to support access to abortions for any reason

July 09, 2024
Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|Uncategorized

What we know about the White nationalist group Patriot Front

What we know about the White nationalist group Patriot Front

July 08, 2024
What we know about the White nationalist group Patriot Front
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden pitches himself to top donors as Democrats’ best bet against Trump

Biden pitches himself to top donors as Democrats’ best bet against Trump

July 08, 2024
Biden pitches himself to top donors as Democrats’ best bet against Trump
Europe|News|Political|World

Moldova's Socialists field 'unified opposition' candidate in presidential poll

Moldova's Socialists, the ex-Soviet state's largest opposition party, put forward a dismissed prosecutor general as a "unified opposition" candidate on Monday

July 08, 2024
Moldova's Socialists field 'unified opposition' candidate in presidential poll
Education|News|Political|US

Louisiana plaintiffs ask court to temporarily block law that requires public schools to display Ten Commandments

Louisiana plaintiffs ask court to temporarily block law that requires public schools to display Ten Commandments

July 08, 2024
Louisiana plaintiffs ask court to temporarily block law that requires public schools to display Ten Commandments
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump-backed Republican platform tempers language on abortion

The Republican Party released its platform on Monday that denies anti-abortion activists within the party the far-reaching language they sought

July 08, 2024
Trump-backed Republican platform tempers language on abortion
Europe|News|Political|World

4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit

The three-day meeting is touted as a time to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary. But gathered leaders face serious questions that will affect NATO’s future.

July 08, 2024
4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

RNC panel approves new Trump-backed platform softening abortion and same-sex marriage language

RNC panel approves new Trump-backed platform softening abortion and same-sex marriage language

July 08, 2024
RNC panel approves new Trump-backed platform softening abortion and same-sex marriage language
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Biden’s fate could come down to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Biden’s fate could come down to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

July 08, 2024
Biden’s fate could come down to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
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Hamas accuses Israel's Netanyahu of trying to hinder ceasefire talks

Hamas accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of putting obstacles in front of ceasefire negotiations amid talks aimed at reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza.

July 08, 2024
Hamas accuses Israel's Netanyahu of trying to hinder ceasefire talks
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iran's president-elect reaffirms policy towards Israel

President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's anti-Israel stance on Monday, saying resistance movements across the region will not allow Israel’s "criminal policies" towards the

July 08, 2024
Iran's president-elect reaffirms policy towards Israel
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India’s Modi lands in Russia for talks with Putin in first visit since start of Ukraine war

India’s Modi lands in Russia for talks with Putin in first visit since start of Ukraine war

July 08, 2024
India’s Modi lands in Russia for talks with Putin in first visit since start of Ukraine war
Europe|News|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Hungary's Orban cannot be mediator in Ukraine war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban could not mediate between Russia and Ukraine to end the 28-month war, a task he said could only be

July 08, 2024
Zelenskiy says Hungary's Orban cannot be mediator in Ukraine war
Election|News|Political|US

'I am not going anywhere,' Biden tells MSNBC

U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the presidential race on Monday, saying he is confident the average voter still wants him on the Democratic ticket.

July 08, 2024
'I am not going anywhere,' Biden tells MSNBC
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China and Belarus conduct joint military exercises right next to NATO and EU’s border

China and Belarus conduct joint military exercises right next to NATO and EU’s border

July 08, 2024
China and Belarus conduct joint military exercises right next to NATO and EU’s border
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Israel opposition offers PM lifeline if he signs ceasefire

The head of Israel's biggest opposition party said on Monday he would lend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his support in parliament to keep him in office if members of the

July 08, 2024
Israel opposition offers PM lifeline if he signs ceasefire
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Nevada is a battleground state – and may be a bellwether of more extreme partisanship

From one perspective, Nevada’s political history is balanced. From another, it’s s pendulum swinging back and forth as people split their votes across party lines.

July 08, 2024
Nevada is a battleground state – and may be a bellwether of more extreme partisanship
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy discusses further NATO support with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects the upcoming NATO summit to provide specific steps to strengthen his country’s air defenses against Russia

July 08, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskyy discusses further NATO support with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Election|Europe|News|Political|Sports

France players celebrating election results back home ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal

Several France players are already celebrating something at the European Championship — the result of the elections back home

July 08, 2024
France players celebrating election results back home ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal
Election|News|Political|US

Biden tells wavering Democrats he will not abandon campaign

President Joe Biden vowed to push on with his re-election bid on Monday, dismissing the concerns of some fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill and

July 08, 2024
Biden tells wavering Democrats he will not abandon campaign
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Macron asks French prime minister to stay on for the sake of stability

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Monday, in the wake of a chaotic election result that left neither left, right, nor center with a majority in the National Assembly

July 08, 2024
Macron asks French prime minister to stay on for the sake of stability
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Inside a despondent White House: Aides gripped by unease as Biden’s political future remains uncertain

Inside a despondent White House: Aides gripped by unease as Biden’s political future remains uncertain

July 08, 2024
Inside a despondent White House: Aides gripped by unease as Biden’s political future remains uncertain
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Hungary's PM travels to Washington after talks with China's Xi

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday he would go to Washington after discussing a Chinese peace plan for Ukraine in Beijing.

July 08, 2024
Hungary's PM travels to Washington after talks with China's Xi
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

French vote splits among left, center and far-right. With no majority, political paralysis threatens

French voters split their parliament into left, center and far-right, leaving the country with the stunning prospect of a deadlocked parliament and political paralysis

July 08, 2024
French vote splits among left, center and far-right. With no majority, political paralysis threatens
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate

President Joe Biden is standing firm against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and calling for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal debate performance

July 08, 2024
Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate
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Several top House Democrats call on Biden to step aside during leadership call

Several top House Democrats call on Biden to step aside during leadership call

July 07, 2024
Several top House Democrats call on Biden to step aside during leadership call
Europe|Political|World

French left-wing coalition projected to beat the far right in shock second-round result

French left-wing coalition projected to beat the far right in shock second-round result

July 07, 2024
French left-wing coalition projected to beat the far right in shock second-round result
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu: Gaza deal must allow fighting until Israel's war goals are met

Any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow for Israel to keep fighting until it achieves its war objectives, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.

July 07, 2024
Netanyahu: Gaza deal must allow fighting until Israel's war goals are met
Europe|News|Political|World

Dutch ministers pledge 'rock solid' support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv

The newly appointed Dutch defence and foreign affairs ministers have said the Netherlands' support for Ukraine is "rock solid".

July 07, 2024
Dutch ministers pledge 'rock solid' support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv
Europe|News|Political|World

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine

President Joe Biden and his Western counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO

July 07, 2024
What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine
Election|Europe|News|Political

Voices from France's parliamentary election

Following are some views of some voters as France voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday that could see the far-right National Rally(RN

July 07, 2024
Voices from France's parliamentary election
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Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads

Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas began across the country on Sunday, with demonstrators blocking roads and picketing at the

July 07, 2024
Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads
Election|Europe|News|Political

French voters head to polls for crucial second round of snap parliamentary election

French voters head to polls for crucial second round of snap parliamentary election

July 07, 2024
French voters head to polls for crucial second round of snap parliamentary election
Europe|News|Political

French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament

France faced potential political deadlock after elections on Sunday threw up a hung parliament, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly

July 06, 2024
French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament
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'Freedom!' chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear

The chant is concise, but it could not be more meaningful for millions of Venezuelans in 2024: “Freedom!”

July 06, 2024
'Freedom!' chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear
Crime|News|Political|US

Federal judge pauses some deadlines in Trump’s classified documents case after SCOTUS ruling

Federal judge pauses some deadlines in Trump’s classified documents case after SCOTUS ruling

July 06, 2024
Federal judge pauses some deadlines in Trump’s classified documents case after SCOTUS ruling
Africa|News|Political

Sudanese political factions meet in Cairo with little prospect of peace

Rival Sudanese political factions formally attended reconciliation talks in Cairo on Saturday, the first since a conflict in the country began almost 15 months ago,

July 06, 2024
Sudanese political factions meet in Cairo with little prospect of peace
Africa|Crime|News|Political

Tunisian court jails prominent critic of president

Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison, her legal representative said on Saturday.

July 06, 2024
Tunisian court jails prominent critic of president
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George Stephanopoulos steadily presses Biden with tough questions but got no fireworks

George Stephanopoulos steadily presses Biden with tough questions but got no fireworks

July 06, 2024
George Stephanopoulos steadily presses Biden with tough questions but got no fireworks
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New UK leader Starmer declares Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of asylum seekers from

July 06, 2024
New UK leader Starmer declares Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say

Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday

July 06, 2024
Hamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent

Recent suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria have raised questions about the country's claim that it has degraded the Islamic extremists whose insurgency since 2009 has killed more than 35,000 people directly and displaced more than 2 million

July 06, 2024
Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Here's what would happen if Biden were to drop out of the presidential race

CNN’s Brian Todd explains the process for picking a new Democratic presidential nominee, should President Biden decide to end his bid for reelection

July 06, 2024
Here's what would happen if Biden were to drop out of the presidential race
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There is no historical precedent for Biden dropping out now

There is no historical precedent for Biden dropping out now

July 06, 2024
There is no historical precedent for Biden dropping out now
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

Why Iran's president will have difficulty bringing the country out of isolation

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened domestic and international tensions. CNN's political and national security analyst David Sanger explains why Pezeshkian will face difficulty bringing the country out of isolation.

July 06, 2024
Why Iran's president will have difficulty bringing the country out of isolation
MidEast|News|Political|World

Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

July 06, 2024
Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open

Russian President Vladimir Putin's message to NATO was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict that could quickly turn into a nuclear one

July 06, 2024
Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open
Election|News|Political|US

Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November

Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures California voters will consider

July 06, 2024
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden downplays poor debate performance, says it’s not indicative of larger issues

Biden downplays poor debate performance, says it’s not indicative of larger issues

July 05, 2024
Biden downplays poor debate performance, says it’s not indicative of larger issues
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Republicans turn their focus to Harris as talk of replacing Biden on Democratic ticket intensifies

For years, it’s been a Republican scare tactic

July 05, 2024
Republicans turn their focus to Harris as talk of replacing Biden on Democratic ticket intensifies
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expresses gratitude to new British PM on wartime support

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that London would keep providing support for Kyiv in its war against Russia and the Ukrainian

July 05, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy expresses gratitude to new British PM on wartime support
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump presses Judge Cannon to take up immunity question in classified documents case in Florida

Trump presses Judge Cannon to take up immunity question in classified documents case in Florida

July 05, 2024
Trump presses Judge Cannon to take up immunity question in classified documents case in Florida
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democratic lawmaker shares support for Harris if Biden steps down

CNN's Boris Sanchez speaks to Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) about President Biden's political future, and who he thinks should replace Biden on the ticket if he drops out. 

July 05, 2024
Democratic lawmaker shares support for Harris if Biden steps down
News|Opinion|Political|US

Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett shows an independence from majority view in recent opinions

Amy Coney Barrett has been a firm member of the conservative Supreme Court supermajority she cemented four years ago on issues ranging from abortion to guns, but her latest opinions reflect an increasing willingness to occasionally step away from that bloc

July 05, 2024
Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett shows an independence from majority view in recent opinions
Election|Europe|News|Political

How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers

Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary election

July 05, 2024
How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers
MidEast|News|Political|World

A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years

Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades and advanced plans to build thousands of new settlement homes

July 05, 2024
A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden says he can still beat Trump

U.S. President Joe Biden, struggling to move on from his shaky debate performance, said on Friday he can still beat Donald Trump in November's election.

July 05, 2024
Biden says he can still beat Trump
Economy|Election|Finance|News|Political|US

Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up

The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the Fed’s policymaking in the past, edges closer to formally becoming the Republican nominee for president again

July 05, 2024
Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
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Jailed Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza moved to prison hospital, wife says

Jailed Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza moved to prison hospital, wife says

July 05, 2024
Jailed Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza moved to prison hospital, wife says
Europe|News|Political

Spain's far-right Vox quits ECR to join Orban's new European Parliament group

Spanish far-right party Vox said on Friday it would leave the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament to join a new alliance led by Hungarian

July 05, 2024
Spain's far-right Vox quits ECR to join Orban's new European Parliament group
News|Political|World

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table

NATO leaders plan to pledge to keep pouring arms and ammunition into Ukraine at current levels for at least another year

July 05, 2024
NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table
Europe|News|Political

'You're kidding me, right?' Amanpour challenges Le Pen on being 'far-right'

CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks Marine Le Pen, from France's National Rally party, about the rise of the far-right in Europe and beyond.

July 05, 2024
'You're kidding me, right?' Amanpour challenges Le Pen on being 'far-right'
Election|Europe|News|Political

What we learned from the UK's general election that will shape politics over the coming years

The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a resounding victory in a general election

July 05, 2024
What we learned from the UK's general election that will shape politics over the coming years
Europe|News|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy: Ukraine wants to double air defence capabilities through the summer

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he wanted to double Ukraine's air defence capacity over the summer after receiving the country's third German-supplied Patriot system in

July 05, 2024
Zelenskiy: Ukraine wants to double air defence capabilities through the summer
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|Sports

Soccer-UEFA bans Turkey's Demiral for two games, fines England's Bellingham

Europe's football body UEFA handed a two-match ban on Friday to Turkish soccer player Merih Demiral for his politically charged "

July 05, 2024
Soccer-UEFA bans Turkey's Demiral for two games, fines England's Bellingham
News|Political

Rishi Sunak's campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch

Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touch

July 05, 2024
Rishi Sunak's campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch
Election|Political|World

The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election

The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election

July 05, 2024
The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election
Election|Europe|News|Political

France's North African doctors consider emigration with rise of far right

In the southern French town where Tunisian doctor Tasnime Labiedh works, the far-right National Rally (RN) came top with 41% in the first round of France's election.

July 05, 2024
France's North African doctors consider emigration with rise of far right
News|Political

UK's Conservatives face leadership "bloodbath" as party seeks new direction

The recriminations and jostling for top positions among Britain's Conservative lawmakers began long before Thursday's crushing election defeat to Labour that some

July 05, 2024
UK's Conservatives face leadership "bloodbath" as party seeks new direction
Europe|News|Political

Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election

President Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.

July 05, 2024
Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin, stirring EU outcry

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held talks on a potential Ukrainian peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday

July 05, 2024
Hungary's Orban talks Ukraine peace with Putin, stirring EU outcry
News|Political|US|World

Britain’s new prime minister has a chance to reset ties with the White House – but a range of thorny issues and the US election make it more tricky

Keir Starmer is ideologically more aligned with the Democrats. But history shows that isn’t the only key to good US-UK political relations.

July 05, 2024
Britain’s new prime minister has a chance to reset ties with the White House – but a range of thorny issues and the US election make it more tricky
Election|News|Political

He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory

For someone often derided as dull, Keir Starmer has delivered a sensational election result

July 05, 2024
He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory
Europe|News|Political

UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. But impatient voters mean big challenges

Official results show that Britain’s Labour Party has swept to power after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate appeared to hand the party a landslide victory but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation

July 05, 2024
UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. But impatient voters mean big challenges
Election|News|Political|US

Biden facing intense scrutiny as campaign ramps up unscripted events

Biden facing intense scrutiny as campaign ramps up unscripted events

July 05, 2024
Biden facing intense scrutiny as campaign ramps up unscripted events
Asia|News|Political|World

Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation

Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a

July 05, 2024
Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation
Europe|News|Political

Brexit campaigner Farage promises trouble after election to UK parliament

Brexit kingpin Nigel Farage has finally won a seat in Britain's parliament at the eighth attempt and is as determined to be as much of a "

July 05, 2024
Brexit campaigner Farage promises trouble after election to UK parliament
Election|MidEast|Political|World

Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race, interior ministry says

The low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, who has pledged to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for, has won the country's run-off

July 05, 2024
Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race, interior ministry says
Election|Europe|News|Political

Left-wing champion Corbyn defeats Labour to win parliament seat

Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn won his parliamentary seat, beating the candidate of the Labour Party he used to lead and promising to be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer's

July 05, 2024
Left-wing champion Corbyn defeats Labour to win parliament seat
Election|News|Political

Labour’s landslide victory is a personal triumph for Keir Starmer that once seemed impossible

Labour’s landslide victory is a personal triumph for Keir Starmer that once seemed impossible

July 04, 2024
Labour’s landslide victory is a personal triumph for Keir Starmer that once seemed impossible
Election|Europe|News|Political

Labour Party set to end 14 years of Conservative rule in UK general election landslide, exit poll projects

Labour Party set to end 14 years of Conservative rule in UK general election landslide, exit poll projects

July 04, 2024
Labour Party set to end 14 years of Conservative rule in UK general election landslide, exit poll projects
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Brazil police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering, criminal association, sources say

Brazilian police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office, according to a source with knowledge of the accusations

July 04, 2024
Brazil police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering, criminal association, sources say
MidEast|News|Political|US

US sees 'breakthrough' in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says

Hamas made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, a senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday, expressing

July 04, 2024
US sees 'breakthrough' in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Orban to head to Moscow to meet with Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday, Radio Free Europe and the Financial Times reported on

July 04, 2024
Hungary's Orban to head to Moscow to meet with Putin
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu authorizes negotiators to enter detailed talks for ceasefire deal with Hamas

Netanyahu authorizes negotiators to enter detailed talks for ceasefire deal with Hamas

July 04, 2024
Netanyahu authorizes negotiators to enter detailed talks for ceasefire deal with Hamas
Election|Europe|News|Political

Kylian Mbappé calls first round of French elections ‘catastrophic’ after country’s lurch to the far-right

Kylian Mbappé calls first round of French elections ‘catastrophic’ after country’s lurch to the far-right

July 04, 2024
Kylian Mbappé calls first round of French elections ‘catastrophic’ after country’s lurch to the far-right
Election|News|Political|US

Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign

President Joe Biden is opening a critical stretch in his effort to salvage his imperiled reelection campaign

July 04, 2024
Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

‘Chaos is our friend.’ How Trump is quietly planning around Biden’s uncertain future

‘Chaos is our friend.’ How Trump is quietly planning around Biden’s uncertain future

July 04, 2024
‘Chaos is our friend.’ How Trump is quietly planning around Biden’s uncertain future
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

French far right likely to fall short of absolute majority, poll shows

France's far-right National Rally party is set to fall short of an absolute majority in Sunday's parliamentary election run-off, an opinion poll showed on Thursday, suggesting efforts

July 04, 2024
French far right likely to fall short of absolute majority, poll shows
News|Political|US|World

Putin says he thinks Trump is sincere about ending Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he believed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was sincere about wanting to end the war in Ukraine, but that he did not

July 04, 2024
Putin says he thinks Trump is sincere about ending Ukraine war
News|Political|World

Biden expected to speak with Netanyahu on Thursday

Biden expected to speak with Netanyahu on Thursday

July 04, 2024
Biden expected to speak with Netanyahu on Thursday
Election|News|Political|US

Trump falsely claims to have driven Biden from race in video, Daily Beast reports

Republican Donald Trump falsely claimed to have driven Democratic President Joe Biden out of the White

July 04, 2024
Trump falsely claims to have driven Biden from race in video, Daily Beast reports
Asia|News|Political|World

Modi to visit Moscow next week as Kremlin says ‘all issues on the agenda’

Modi to visit Moscow next week as Kremlin says ‘all issues on the agenda’

July 04, 2024
Modi to visit Moscow next week as Kremlin says ‘all issues on the agenda’
News|Political|World

Belarus frees 10 political prisoners but 1,400 remain, rights group says

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has freed at least 10 political prisoners, rights campaigners said on Thursday, including a veteran opposition figure suffering

July 04, 2024
Belarus frees 10 political prisoners but 1,400 remain, rights group says
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

9 out of 10 voters say there are important differences between Biden and Trump. Here’s what they see as the biggest ones

9 out of 10 voters say there are important differences between Biden and Trump. Here’s what they see as the biggest ones

July 04, 2024
9 out of 10 voters say there are important differences between Biden and Trump. Here’s what they see as the biggest ones
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

The Kremlin says India's Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9, hold talks with Putin

The Kremlin says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9 and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

July 04, 2024
The Kremlin says India's Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9, hold talks with Putin
News|Opinion|Political|US

US Supreme Court's Barrett asserts conservative power, but favors narrower approach

Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a March public appearance alongside liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that one way to promote compromise on the U.S.

July 04, 2024
US Supreme Court's Barrett asserts conservative power, but favors narrower approach
Election|Political|US

Trump allies intensify Harris attacks as Biden replacement talk builds

Donald Trump's campaign and some of his allies have launched a pre-emptive political strike on Vice President Kamala

July 04, 2024
Trump allies intensify Harris attacks as Biden replacement talk builds
News|Opinion|Political|US

The Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers

The Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers

July 04, 2024
The Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers
Africa|News|Political|World

More than 136,000 displaced by spread of war in southeast Sudan, UN says

More than 136,000 people have fled Sudan's southeastern Sennar state since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began a series of attacks on towns, the United Nations said on

July 04, 2024
More than 136,000 displaced by spread of war in southeast Sudan, UN says
Election|Europe|News|Political|Sports|Videos

Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games

Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future

July 04, 2024
Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters breach security at Australia's Parliament House to unfurl banners

Pro-Palestinian protesters have breached security at Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners from the roof as a senator quit the government over its direction on the Gaza war

July 04, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters breach security at Australia's Parliament House to unfurl banners
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel

Olympics-High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Games bookings

Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and

July 04, 2024
Olympics-High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Games bookings
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden tries but fails to turn back rising tide threatening to swamp his reelection bid

CNN's Jake Tapper spoke with three House Democratic lawmakers as they grapple with President Joe Biden's debate fallout.

July 04, 2024
Biden tries but fails to turn back rising tide threatening to swamp his reelection bid
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

White supremacist groups must pay more than $2 million in damages to ‘Unite the Right’ victims, appeals court rules

White supremacist groups must pay more than $2 million in damages to ‘Unite the Right’ victims, appeals court rules

July 04, 2024
White supremacist groups must pay more than $2 million in damages to ‘Unite the Right’ victims, appeals court rules
Europe|News|Political

Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose before voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day

British voters are picking a new government Thursday

July 04, 2024
Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose before voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
Intereview|News|Political|US

ABC News interview with Biden will now air as a ‘primetime special’ on Friday

ABC News interview with Biden will now air as a ‘primetime special’ on Friday

July 04, 2024
ABC News interview with Biden will now air as a ‘primetime special’ on Friday
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden family is ‘all in’ on president continuing in 2024 race, source says

Biden family is ‘all in’ on president continuing in 2024 race, source says

July 04, 2024
Biden family is ‘all in’ on president continuing in 2024 race, source says
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UK voters head to polls for a momentous election

UK voters head to polls for a momentous election

July 04, 2024
UK voters head to polls for a momentous election
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Biden at 81: Sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful

Behind closed doors, in the Oval Office, on Air Force One or in meetings around the world, many people describe President Joe Biden in the same dual way

July 03, 2024
Biden at 81: Sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

CNN Poll: Most Americans don’t expect Trump to concede if he loses election

CNN Poll: Most Americans don’t expect Trump to concede if he loses election

July 03, 2024
CNN Poll: Most Americans don’t expect Trump to concede if he loses election
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense rests without him taking the stand at his corruption trial

Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense rests without him taking the stand at his corruption trial

July 03, 2024
Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense rests without him taking the stand at his corruption trial
Africa|Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Haiti's prime minister says Kenya police is crucial to controlling gangs, calls early days positive

Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the U.N. Security Council that recently-deployed Kenyan police will be crucial to helping control the country’s gangs and moving toward democratic elections

July 03, 2024
Haiti's prime minister says Kenya police is crucial to controlling gangs, calls early days positive
News|Political|US

Three House Democrats describe chaos within caucus as party navigates Biden concerns

Three House Democrats describe chaos within caucus as party navigates Biden concerns

July 03, 2024
Three House Democrats describe chaos within caucus as party navigates Biden concerns
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Clyburn's discussion of a 'mini-primary' fuels more talk of whether Biden should end his campaign

Jim Clyburn is often credited as the man who delivered the presidency to Joe Biden with a pivotal endorsement four years ago

July 03, 2024
Clyburn's discussion of a 'mini-primary' fuels more talk of whether Biden should end his campaign
News|Political

How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling can help Donald Trump fight off all the criminal charges against him

CNN's Kaitlan Collins talks to Will Scharf, an attorney for former President Donald Trump in his presidential immunity case, about how Trump's lawyers in his hush money trial are using the historic Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity to their advantage and challenging the verdict in his hush money trial.

July 03, 2024
How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling can help Donald Trump fight off all the criminal charges against him
Crime|News|Political|US

How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling can help Donald Trump fight off all the criminal charges against him

How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling can help Donald Trump fight off all the criminal charges against him

July 03, 2024
How the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling can help Donald Trump fight off all the criminal charges against him
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Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story

Did the media covering President Biden miss a story that was right in front of them

July 03, 2024
Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story
Health|News|Political|US

Judge cites new Supreme Court ruling in blocking health care anti-discrimination protections for transgender Americans

Judge cites new Supreme Court ruling in blocking health care anti-discrimination protections for transgender Americans

July 03, 2024
Judge cites new Supreme Court ruling in blocking health care anti-discrimination protections for transgender Americans
Americas|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Supreme Court is not "acting correctly"

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that Mexico's Supreme Court is "not acting correctly" and that it is intruding on the powers of the other branches

July 03, 2024
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Supreme Court is not "acting correctly"
Business|Health|News|Political|US

US judge blocks Biden rule adding gender identity protections to healthcare

A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule against discrimination on the basis of gender identity in healthcare while he hears a

July 03, 2024
US judge blocks Biden rule adding gender identity protections to healthcare
Election|Political|US

For Vance and Rubio to get Trump’s VP nod, they may have to overcome their own governors

For Vance and Rubio to get Trump’s VP nod, they may have to overcome their own governors

July 03, 2024
For Vance and Rubio to get Trump’s VP nod, they may have to overcome their own governors
Election|Europe|News|Political

Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections

France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if they’re faced with a duel between Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and a far-left competitor, they should choose the far right

July 03, 2024
Renowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
Asia|News|Political

Nepal PM Dahal faces crisis as key ally drops parliamentary support

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal faced a crisis on Wednesday after a key ally in his multi-party coalition withdrew support, pushing his government into

July 03, 2024
Nepal PM Dahal faces crisis as key ally drops parliamentary support
Europe|News|Political|World

New Dutch PM pledges continued support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

The Netherlands' new Prime Minister Dick Schoof assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a phone call on Wednesday that his country would maintain its support for

July 03, 2024
New Dutch PM pledges continued support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
News|Opinion|Political

From unanimity to ‘fear mongering’: How the raucous Supreme Court term turned in Trump’s favor

From unanimity to ‘fear mongering’: How the raucous Supreme Court term turned in Trump’s favor

July 03, 2024
From unanimity to ‘fear mongering’: How the raucous Supreme Court term turned in Trump’s favor
Election|News|Political|World

Count Binface, Elmo and AI Steve: the UK election's unusual candidates

When either Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer take to the stage to hail victory in the British election on Friday, they will be joined at their moment of triumph by either a man with a

July 03, 2024
Count Binface, Elmo and AI Steve: the UK election's unusual candidates
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Thai court sets July 17 for next hearing in opposition Move Forward party case

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday set July 17 as the next hearing date for a case seeking the dissolution of the popular opposition Move Forward party, which has 30% of

July 03, 2024
Thai court sets July 17 for next hearing in opposition Move Forward party case
Election|Europe|Political

Twitchy, Truss-scarred UK bond market awaits a Labour government

A bond market crisis that rocked Britain's economy two years ago cast a long shadow over the country's election and will linger as Keir Starmer's Labour government

July 03, 2024
Twitchy, Truss-scarred UK bond market awaits a Labour government
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Former Republicans were ready to embrace Biden to beat Trump. And then came the debate.

Former Republicans were ready to embrace Biden to beat Trump. And then came the debate.

July 03, 2024
Former Republicans were ready to embrace Biden to beat Trump. And then came the debate.
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Washington Post: Justice Department to pursue Trump prosecutions past the election, even if he wins

Washington Post: Justice Department to pursue Trump prosecutions past the election, even if he wins

July 03, 2024
Washington Post: Justice Department to pursue Trump prosecutions past the election, even if he wins
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Biden and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month in Washington, source says

Biden and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month in Washington, source says

July 03, 2024
Biden and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month in Washington, source says
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Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Thursday for the second time in as many months as they travel to Kazakhstan for a session of an international group founded to counter Western alliances

July 03, 2024
Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation
News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power

A Supreme Court opinion giving broad immunity to former President Donald Trump matters in the current presidential race

July 03, 2024
Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power
Economy|News|Political|World

A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunchly pro-Russia member

A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunchly pro-Russia member

July 03, 2024
A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunchly pro-Russia member
News|Political|World

Russia is revising its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin says

Russia, the world's biggest nuclear power, has started updating its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, citing an earlier statement by President

July 03, 2024
Russia is revising its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin says
Europe|News|Political

Nationalism is not the answer for French voters, says German minister

European history shows that nationalism offers no solution to problems, Germany's defence minister said on Monday during a visit to Paris, adding that he would be happier if liberal

July 03, 2024
Nationalism is not the answer for French voters, says German minister
Europe|News|Political|World

EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package

European Union countries on Monday adopted a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. 

July 03, 2024
EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

UNRWA is sued by Israeli victims of Oct. 7 Hamas attack

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency was sued on Monday by dozens of Israelis who accused it of aiding and abetting the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

July 03, 2024
UNRWA is sued by Israeli victims of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Europe|News|Political

EU to downgrade Georgia ties and mull finance freeze, Borrell says

The European Union will downgrade political contacts with Georgia and consider freezing financial aid to the government after it pushed through a controversial "foreign agent" law

July 03, 2024
EU to downgrade Georgia ties and mull finance freeze, Borrell says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu says he is committed to truce proposal, army cites advances in Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel remained committed to its proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, and his military chief said the remaining Hamas

July 03, 2024
Netanyahu says he is committed to truce proposal, army cites advances in Rafah
MidEast|News|Political|World

Without naming names, UN chief accuses Israel of misinformation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accused Israel on Monday of spreading misinformation about him during the more than eight-month-long war between Israel and

July 03, 2024
Without naming names, UN chief accuses Israel of misinformation
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

US judge skeptical of Biden overtime pay rule

A federal judge in Texas on Monday seemed likely to stop a Biden administration rule that would extend mandatory overtime pay to 4 million U.S. workers from taking

July 03, 2024
US judge skeptical of Biden overtime pay rule
Europe|News|Political

Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, a front-runner to become the next president of the European Council, said on Monday he was optimistic ahead of the bloc's summit this

July 03, 2024
Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears
Election|News|Political|US

US judges block parts of Biden's student loan relief plan

Two federal judges in Kansas and Missouri on Monday at the urging of several Republican-led states blocked President Joe Biden's administration from further implementing a

July 03, 2024
US judges block parts of Biden's student loan relief plan
Political|US|World

Kremlin says any Trump peace plan for Ukraine would have to reflect reality on the ground

The Kremlin said that any peace plan for Ukraine proposed by a possible future U.S. administration of Donald Trump would have to reflect the reality on the ground but that Russian

July 03, 2024
Kremlin says any Trump peace plan for Ukraine would have to reflect reality on the ground
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Julian Assange's wife Stella 'elated' he is set to be freed

Julian Assange's wife Stella said on Tuesday she was "elated" and it was "incredible" her husband was set to be freed following a 14-year legal battle.

July 03, 2024
Julian Assange's wife Stella 'elated' he is set to be freed
Europe|News|Political|World

Dagestan shootings spotlight rising Islamist threat for Putin

President Vladimir Putin says Russia's war in Ukraine is part of an existential struggle with the West that demands total focus - but deadly shootings in Dagestan

July 03, 2024
Dagestan shootings spotlight rising Islamist threat for Putin
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US deeply disappointed over Netanyahu's criticisms

The White House expressed deep disappointment over criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the United States on Thursday

July 03, 2024
US deeply disappointed over Netanyahu's criticisms
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students

A federal judge in Kansas has blocked a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students from being enforced in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere across the nation

July 03, 2024
Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Europe|News|Political|World

Belarus' Lukashenko says will release ill opponents from prison

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that he was likely to issue an amnesty to some of his jailed political opponents who had taken part in protests against his re-

July 02, 2024
Belarus' Lukashenko says will release ill opponents from prison
Political|US

Top Biden aides questioned in probe into handling of documents -NYT

Top aides of Joe Biden, including national security adviser Jake Sullivan and former White House chief of staff Ron Klain, have been interviewed by Special

July 02, 2024
Top Biden aides questioned in probe into handling of documents -NYT
News|Political|US

Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats

The death of trailblazing U.S.

July 02, 2024
Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats
Crime|Political|US

Trump hit with gag order after lashing out at court clerk in NY fraud case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial on Tuesday imposed a gag order - promising sanctions for any violations - on the former U.S. president and

July 02, 2024
Trump hit with gag order after lashing out at court clerk in NY fraud case
News|Political|World

Mideast violence benefits Russia, adds to migration pressure on EU -Polish president

The current violence between Hamas and Israel works in Russia's favour as it distracts international attention from Moscow's aggression in Ukraine and may result in new migration

July 02, 2024
Mideast violence benefits Russia, adds to migration pressure on EU -Polish president
News|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim - Russian foreign ministry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to Pyongyang, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday.

July 02, 2024
Russia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim - Russian foreign ministry
News|Political|US

Republicans drop Jim Jordan's US House speaker bid after third failed vote

Hardline conservative Republican Jim Jordan's quest to become speaker of the U.S.

July 02, 2024
Republicans drop Jim Jordan's US House speaker bid after third failed vote
News|Political|US|World

'I am a Zionist': How Joe Biden's lifelong bond with Israel shapes war policy

When Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet during his visit to Israel, the

July 02, 2024
'I am a Zionist': How Joe Biden's lifelong bond with Israel shapes war policy
News|Political|US

Republican search for new US House leader returns to square one

Republicans, whose party infighting has paralyzed the U.S.

July 02, 2024
Republican search for new US House leader returns to square one
News|Political|US|World

White House works on new measures to counter Islamophobia

The White House said Wednesday it will develop a national strategy to battle Islamophobia as President Joe Biden faces skepticism from many Muslim Americans for his

July 02, 2024
White House works on new measures to counter Islamophobia
Election|News|Political|US

Abortion foes in Ohio aim to snap losing streak with 2024 election looming

At a recent hog roast fundraiser for the Clark County Republican Party, Ohio Right to Life CEO Peter Range offered his audience a stark warning: The outcome

July 02, 2024
Abortion foes in Ohio aim to snap losing streak with 2024 election looming
Election|News|Political|US

Abortion rights advocates, Democrats score wins in US elections

Democrats and abortion rights advocates notched a string of electoral victories on Tuesday, including in conservative Ohio and Kentucky, an early signal that reproductive

July 02, 2024
Abortion rights advocates, Democrats score wins in US elections
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

One of the exonerated 'Central Park Five' wins New York City Council seat

Yusef Salaam, one of five Black and Latino men wrongly imprisoned as teenagers in the notorious Central Park jogger rape case in 1989, won a seat on the New York City council in Tuesday's

July 02, 2024
One of the exonerated 'Central Park Five' wins New York City Council seat
MidEast|News|Political|World

Jordan minister doubts Israel can wipe out Hamas

Jordan's foreign minister said on Saturday that he did not understand how Israel's goal of obliterating the Palestinian militant group Hamas it is fighting in

July 02, 2024
Jordan minister doubts Israel can wipe out Hamas
MidEast|News|Political|World

Gulf Arab state Bahrain calls for Hamas-Israel 'hostage trade'

The crown prince of Gulf Arab state Bahrain on Friday called for a "hostage trade" between Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel in order to achieve a

July 02, 2024
Gulf Arab state Bahrain calls for Hamas-Israel 'hostage trade'
News|Political|World

What do we know about Israeli hostages in Gaza?

The Israeli government voted on Wednesday to back a deal to release some of roughly 240 Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day truce and the freeing

July 02, 2024
What do we know about Israeli hostages in Gaza?
Business|Economy|Health|News|Political|US

Biden to invoke Cold War-era law to boost medical supplies

President Joe Biden will invoke a Cold War-era measure to boost investment in U.S. manufacturing of medicines and medical supplies that he has deemed important for national

July 02, 2024
Biden to invoke Cold War-era law to boost medical supplies
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Henry Kissinger, dominant US diplomat of Cold War era, dies aged 100

Henry Kissinger, the most powerful U.S. diplomat of the Cold War era, who helped Washington open up to China, forge arms control deals with

July 02, 2024
Henry Kissinger, dominant US diplomat of Cold War era, dies aged 100
News|Political|US

Analysis-Nikki Haley's getting buzz, but faces tough math to beat Trump

Nikki Haley is having a moment: The 2024 Republican presidential candidate is seeing a swell in media coverage, new interest from big-

July 02, 2024
Analysis-Nikki Haley's getting buzz, but faces tough math to beat Trump
Election|News|Political|US

Biden backers rev up write-in campaign in New Hampshire to avoid loss

President Joe Biden's name will not be on New Hampshire's primary ballot, but top Democrats are organizing a shoe-string, write-in campaign aimed at preventing an

July 02, 2024
Biden backers rev up write-in campaign in New Hampshire to avoid loss
News|Political|World

Jordan's King Abdullah says world should condemn any attempt to forcibly expel Palestinians

Jordan's King Abdullah said on Tuesday the world should condemn any attempt by Israel to create conditions that would forcibly displace Palestinians within the

July 02, 2024
Jordan's King Abdullah says world should condemn any attempt to forcibly expel Palestinians
News|Political|World

Ukrainians prepare for a long war. Will the West stay the course?

Oleksii Tilnenko hoped this would be the year Ukraine drove Russian forces out of swathes of occupied land.

July 02, 2024
Ukrainians prepare for a long war. Will the West stay the course?
Crime|News|Political|US

US attorney general defends prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday vowed to continue prosecuting people accused of storming the U.S.

July 02, 2024
US attorney general defends prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters
Americas|Economy|News|Political|World

Explainer-What is the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana?

Tensions between neighbors Venezuela and Guyana have ratcheted up in recent weeks over a long-running territorial dispute.

July 02, 2024
Explainer-What is the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana?
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

US appeals court allows many New York restrictions on carrying guns

A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that New York state could bar gun owners from carrying weapons in "sensitive locations" like parks, zoos, bars and theaters, but it

July 02, 2024
US appeals court allows many New York restrictions on carrying guns
News|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy, in Washington, urges Congress not to play into Putin's hands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a U.S. military audience on Monday that he hoped he can still count on the United States and urged

July 02, 2024
Zelenskiy, in Washington, urges Congress not to play into Putin's hands
Election|News|Political|US

US seeks speedy Supreme Court review of Trump claim he is immune from prosecution

The U.S. special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat asked the Supreme Court on Monday to launch a fast-track

July 02, 2024
US seeks speedy Supreme Court review of Trump claim he is immune from prosecution
Crime|News|Political|US

Expelled U.S. Representative Santos in plea talks -court filing

U.S. prosecutors said on Monday they are engaged in plea negotiations with former U.S.

July 02, 2024
Expelled U.S. Representative Santos in plea talks -court filing
MidEast|News|Political|US

Activists calling for Gaza ceasefire protest in US Senate office building

Several dozen activists calling for the United States to push for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas briefly protested in a U.S.

July 02, 2024
Activists calling for Gaza ceasefire protest in US Senate office building
Crime|Economy|Europe|News|Political|US|World

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties - source

A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had

July 02, 2024
U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties - source
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Finland to sign defence pact with US

Finland will on Monday Dec. 18 sign a defence cooperation agreement with the United States, the Finnish government said on Thursday, to grant the

July 02, 2024
Finland to sign defence pact with US
Crime|News|Political|US

Ex-FBI official to be sentenced to over four years for work for Russia's Deripaska

A U.S. judge said on Thursday she would sentence former FBI official Charles McGonigal to over four years in prison for working for Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch under U.S.

July 02, 2024
Ex-FBI official to be sentenced to over four years for work for Russia's Deripaska
Asia|News|Political|World

Security tight ahead of landmark trial for leading Hong Kong democrat

A landmark national security trial for leading China critic Jimmy Lai will open in Hong Kong on Monday amid tight security, with the pro-

July 02, 2024
Security tight ahead of landmark trial for leading Hong Kong democrat
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel pounds Gaza, Houthis vow more Red Sea attacks

Israel kept pounding the shattered Gaza Strip on Tuesday while Yemen's pro-Palestinian Houthi movement vowed to defy a U.S.-led naval

July 02, 2024
Israel pounds Gaza, Houthis vow more Red Sea attacks
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Russia tells Finland it will respond to defence pact with U.S

Russia summoned Finland's ambassador on Tuesday to object to a new defence agreement granting the United States broad access to the vicinity of the new NATO member's long border

July 02, 2024
Russia tells Finland it will respond to defence pact with U.S
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden to speak at Sandra Day O'Connor funeral

President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts will deliver remarks on Tuesday at the funeral of Sandra Day O'Connor, the U.S.

July 02, 2024
Biden to speak at Sandra Day O'Connor funeral
Crime|News|Political|US

US federal judge blocks California law barring guns in public

A California law that would have banned the carrying of guns in most public places as of Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked by a federal judge on Wednesday. U.S.

July 02, 2024
US federal judge blocks California law barring guns in public
Americas|Political|US

Mexico asks for border crossings to reopen during Blinken visit

Mexico pressed U.S. officials to reopen border crossings during a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said on Wednesday, as U.S.

July 02, 2024
Mexico asks for border crossings to reopen during Blinken visit
Asia|News|Political|US|World

South Korea, US conduct week-long firing drills near North Korea border

South Korean and U.S. troops have conducted joint combat firing drills near the border with North Korea involving heavy weapons, as Pyongyang lambasted the allies for

July 02, 2024
South Korea, US conduct week-long firing drills near North Korea border
Election|News|Political|US

Eleven US House of Representatives races to watch in 2024

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will defend a narrow majority in the Nov. 5 elections.

July 02, 2024
Eleven US House of Representatives races to watch in 2024
Election|News|Political|US

Analysis-What's at stake for Trump, Haley and DeSantis in Monday's Iowa caucuses?

Donald Trump is looking to seal the deal. Three other Republicans are hoping to slow his march toward the Republican nomination.

July 02, 2024
Analysis-What's at stake for Trump, Haley and DeSantis in Monday's Iowa caucuses?
News|Political|US

Biden, Republicans talking Ukraine, US border in White House meeting

President Joe Biden was meeting with House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders on Wednesday afternoon to discuss immigration policy at the

July 02, 2024
Biden, Republicans talking Ukraine, US border in White House meeting
Election|News|Political|US

Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump's momentum

Donald Trump's last remaining Republican opponent, former U.N.

July 02, 2024
Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump's momentum
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkey moving swiftly toward final step on Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey is expected to send the final instrument of ratification for Sweden's NATO membership to Washington within days, now that President Tayyip Erdogan signed it off, in a move

July 02, 2024
Turkey moving swiftly toward final step on Sweden's NATO bid
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial

Russian President Vladimir Putin castigated Europe on Saturday for "Russophobia" and criticized the Baltic States over human rights at the unveiling of a World War Two memorial.

July 02, 2024
Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial
Election|News|Political|US

US House Democrats urge Biden to name new U.S. Postal board members

More than 80 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives urged President Joe Biden to nominate two candidates to open seats on the U.S.

July 02, 2024
US House Democrats urge Biden to name new U.S. Postal board members
MidEast|News|Political|World

Yemen Houthi leader says group will further escalate if attacks on Gaza do not stop

The leader of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday that the group will further escalate if the Israeli attack on Gaza does not stop.

July 02, 2024
Yemen Houthi leader says group will further escalate if attacks on Gaza do not stop
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin, in rare U.S. interview, says Russia has no interest in attacking Poland or Latvia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that aired on Thursday that Russia will fight for its interests but has no

July 02, 2024
Putin, in rare U.S. interview, says Russia has no interest in attacking Poland or Latvia
Europe|News|Political|US|World

European officials criticize Trump's NATO comments

Two European officials criticized Donald Trump on Sunday after comments the former U.S. president made about not protecting NATO allies who aren't paying enough from a potential

July 02, 2024
European officials criticize Trump's NATO comments
News|Political|US

Former official Daleep Singh to return to White House

Former senior White House official Daleep Singh will return to his previous role as the deputy national security adviser for international economics, replacing Mike Pyle who is

July 02, 2024
Former official Daleep Singh to return to White House
Election|News|Political|US

Prosecutor in Biden documents probe to testify before US House panel, source says

The U.S. prosecutor who produced a politically explosive report that raised questions about President Joe Biden's memory will testify to a Republican-controlled House of

July 02, 2024
Prosecutor in Biden documents probe to testify before US House panel, source says
News|Political|World

Navalny's death leaves despair and apathy in Moscow

The hundreds of flowers and candles laid in Moscow on Friday to honour the memory of Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, were mostly

July 02, 2024
Navalny's death leaves despair and apathy in Moscow
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

US candidate Haley sides with court ruling that embryos are babies

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she believed frozen embryos created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) were babies, endorsing a controversial ruling

July 02, 2024
US candidate Haley sides with court ruling that embryos are babies
Election|News|Political|US

Nikki Haley makes her case to a Republican Party that no longer exists

Nikki Haley is pledging on the campaign trail to stand up to Russian aggression in eastern Europe, reform social security, keep trade barriers low

July 02, 2024
Nikki Haley makes her case to a Republican Party that no longer exists
Election|News|Political|US

Republicans, Trump try to contain backlash from Alabama fertility ruling

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump and his party are scrambling to contain the fallout from a conservative Alabama court ruling

July 02, 2024
Republicans, Trump try to contain backlash from Alabama fertility ruling
Election|News|Political

How Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina

Donald Trump's big primary victory on Saturday over Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina was the result of a ruthless and methodical

July 02, 2024
How Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina
MidEast|News|Political|World

Russia calls on Palestinians to unite at Moscow talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday urged Palestinian groups holding talks in Moscow about the formation of a unified government to set aside their differences and

July 02, 2024
Russia calls on Palestinians to unite at Moscow talks
Election|News|Political

Iran election seen as legitimacy test for rulers as dissent grows

Iran holds a parliamentary election on Friday seen as a test of the clerical establishment's popularity at a time of growing dissent over an array of political,

July 02, 2024
Iran election seen as legitimacy test for rulers as dissent grows
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Prosecutor who said Biden had 'poor memory' to speak to House panel

The U.S. prosecutor who sparked a political firestorm last month with a report saying President Joe Biden had a "poor memory," on Tuesday

July 02, 2024
Prosecutor who said Biden had 'poor memory' to speak to House panel
Election|News|Political|US

Biden, Trump poised to clinch nominations and set up bruising presidential rematch

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to win enough delegates on Tuesday to clinch their respective parties' nominations, formally kicking off the

July 02, 2024
Biden, Trump poised to clinch nominations and set up bruising presidential rematch
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Trump to tell judge that keeping classified records was legal

Donald Trump's lawyers are set to ask a federal judge on Thursday to dismiss the federal criminal case that accuses him of illegally holding onto

July 02, 2024
Trump to tell judge that keeping classified records was legal
News|Political|US

In test of Trump's clout, Ohio Republicans pick US Senate challenger

Donald Trump's sway over Ohio Republicans will be tested in the state's U.S.

July 02, 2024
In test of Trump's clout, Ohio Republicans pick US Senate challenger
Political|US|World

Dozens of former U.S. officials urge Biden to take harder line with Israel

Nearly 70 former U.S. officials, diplomats and military officers on Wednesday urged President Joe Biden to warn Israel of serious consequences if it denies civil rights and

July 02, 2024
Dozens of former U.S. officials urge Biden to take harder line with Israel
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FDA cigarette warning labels satisfy First Amendment, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday said a U.S.

July 02, 2024
FDA cigarette warning labels satisfy First Amendment, US appeals court rules
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Abortion rights activists rally in Florida as issue moves to center of U.S. election

Thousands of reproductive rights supporters rallied on Saturday in Florida to support a voter referendum that would enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution,

July 02, 2024
Abortion rights activists rally in Florida as issue moves to center of U.S. election
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli forces vow response to Iran's attack despite calls for restraint

Israelis awaited word on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would respond to Iran's first-ever direct attack as international pressure for restraint grew

July 02, 2024
Israeli forces vow response to Iran's attack despite calls for restraint
Europe|News|Political|World

Explainer-Why is Russia trying to capture the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar?

Russian paratroopers have reached the eastern edge of the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar, which Kyiv's top commander says Moscow wants taken by May 9, the date when

July 02, 2024
Explainer-Why is Russia trying to capture the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar?
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Trump group spends big on legal fees; Biden leads at fundraising

Donald Trump's political group that pays his legal bills on Saturday

July 02, 2024
Trump group spends big on legal fees; Biden leads at fundraising
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Kremlin: US House passage of Ukraine aid bill will hurt Ukraine, cause more deaths

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that U.S. House of Representatives' approval of security aid to Ukraine would lead to more damage and deaths in the conflict there.

July 02, 2024
Kremlin: US House passage of Ukraine aid bill will hurt Ukraine, cause more deaths
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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, NYU; Columbia cancels in-person classes

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan on

July 02, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, NYU; Columbia cancels in-person classes
Election|News|Political|US

Cable news coverage of Trump trial reflects a U.S. divided

When Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's hush money trial began in a Manhattan courthouse on Monday, cable TV news coverage of the

July 02, 2024
Cable news coverage of Trump trial reflects a U.S. divided
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US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity

The Supreme Court's conservative justices signaled support on Thursday for U.S. presidents having some level of protection from criminal charges

July 02, 2024
US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity
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Reported Indian role in assassination plots a 'serious matter', White House says

The White House said on Monday it viewed the reported role of the Indian intelligence service in two assassination plots in Canada and the United States as a serious matter.

July 02, 2024
Reported Indian role in assassination plots a 'serious matter', White House says
Americas|News|Political

Venezuela opposition's Gonzalez says gov't would have blocked candidacy by now if that was its plan

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said on Friday that President Nicolas Maduro's government would have already banned him from

July 02, 2024
Venezuela opposition's Gonzalez says gov't would have blocked candidacy by now if that was its plan
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Labour victories in key UK mayoral polls deal fresh blow to Sunak

Britain's Labour Party won mayoral polls in London and central England on Saturday, in crushing defeats for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's unpopular Conservatives

July 02, 2024
Labour victories in key UK mayoral polls deal fresh blow to Sunak
MidEast|News|Political|World

US believes Hamas, Israel can break Gaza ceasefire impasse; Israeli forces cut Rafah aid route

By Mohammad Salem and Nidal al-Mughrabi RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO -The U.S. said negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire should be able to close the gaps between Israel and Hamas while Israeli forces seized

July 02, 2024
US believes Hamas, Israel can break Gaza ceasefire impasse; Israeli forces cut Rafah aid route
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korean propaganda chief who served all three leaders dies

Kim Ki Nam, one of the longest-serving North Korean officials who served all three generations of its leaders cementing their political legitimacy and heading the

July 02, 2024
North Korean propaganda chief who served all three leaders dies
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Scholz blasts 'cowardly' attack as ally struck on head in Berlin library

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday condemned a "cowardly" act after a senior figure in his party was struck over the head in a Berlin library,

July 02, 2024
Scholz blasts 'cowardly' attack as ally struck on head in Berlin library
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In 'dangerous world', UK's Cameron says NATO must be tougher, spend more

British foreign minister David Cameron urged fellow NATO members on Thursday to meet pledges to spend 2% of GDP on defence, saying a tougher foreign policy is needed in a world more

July 02, 2024
In 'dangerous world', UK's Cameron says NATO must be tougher, spend more
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday of risking a global conflict and said no one would be allowed to threaten

July 02, 2024
Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two
News|Political|US

Trump again attacks New York prosecutor, floats economic plans at New Jersey rally

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked the Manhattan judge and prosecutor in his New York criminal trial, while hinting at a range of

July 02, 2024
Trump again attacks New York prosecutor, floats economic plans at New Jersey rally
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Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move

Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for

July 02, 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Europe|News|Political

Georgian PM vows to pass 'foreign agent' bill next week after thousands protest

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed on Sunday to push ahead with a law on "foreign agents" that has sparked a political crisis, after opponents of the bill rallied in

July 02, 2024
Georgian PM vows to pass 'foreign agent' bill next week after thousands protest
Europe|News|Political

German court finds far-right AfD pursues goals 'against democracy'

A German high court on Monday ruled that domestic security services could continue to treat the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a potentially

July 02, 2024
German court finds far-right AfD pursues goals 'against democracy'
Europe|News|Political|World

Parts of UK immigration law not valid in Northern Ireland, High Court rules

Belfast's High Court ruled on Monday that parts of the United Kingdom's flagship immigration policy should not apply in Northern Ireland as they undermine human rights protections

July 02, 2024
Parts of UK immigration law not valid in Northern Ireland, High Court rules
Americas|Political|US|World

US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

The U.S. removed Cuba from a short list of countries the United States alleges are "not cooperating fully" in its fight against terrorism, a State Department official said

July 02, 2024
US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism
Asia|Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Putin and Xi pledge a new era and condemn the United States

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a "new era" of partnership between the two most

July 02, 2024
Putin and Xi pledge a new era and condemn the United States
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Putin to push growing Moscow-Beijing trade in China's northeast

After sealing pledges of a "new era" of strategic partnership with China's Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday is set to highlight the growing

July 02, 2024
Putin to push growing Moscow-Beijing trade in China's northeast
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia starts exercise to simulate launch of tactical nuclear weapons

Russian forces have started the first stage of exercises ordered by President Vladimir Putin to simulate preparation for the launch of tactical nuclear weapons, the

July 02, 2024
Russia starts exercise to simulate launch of tactical nuclear weapons
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Spain's Prime Minister to announce recognition of Palestinian state, source says

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to announce the recognition of an independent Palestinian state on Wednesday, a government source said, confirming a report from news

July 02, 2024
Spain's Prime Minister to announce recognition of Palestinian state, source says
Election|News|Political|US

Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed without evidence on Thursday that immigrants from Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere were

July 02, 2024
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
MidEast|News|Political|World

UK Labour leader Starmer says wants to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process

Britain's opposition leader Keir Starmer said on Friday he wanted to recognise a Palestinian state if he won power in an upcoming general election, but said that such a move would

July 02, 2024
UK Labour leader Starmer says wants to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process
Europe|News|Political|World

Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a bilateral cabinet meeting as the European

July 02, 2024
Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin warns West not to let Ukraine use its missiles to hit Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Tuesday that NATO members in Europe were playing with fire by proposing to let Ukraine

July 02, 2024
Putin warns West not to let Ukraine use its missiles to hit Russia
Americas|Election|News|Political

Mexico's presidential hopefuls wrap up campaigns ahead of Sunday's election

Mexico's presidential candidates formally ended their campaigns on Wednesday, with most polls showing ruling party hopeful Claudia Sheinbaum on course to

July 02, 2024
Mexico's presidential hopefuls wrap up campaigns ahead of Sunday's election
Asia|Economy|Election|News|Political|World

Challenges for India's Modi in his third term as prime minister

India's Narendra Modi is set to be sworn in as prime minister on Sunday for a third straight term, a rare feat that will also come with new challenges as the populist leader is forced to

July 02, 2024
Challenges for India's Modi in his third term as prime minister
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

El Salvador presidential inauguration bomb plot foiled, police say

Police say they have thwarted a plot to detonate explosives at locations across El Salvador on Saturday, when President Nayib Bukele is set to be inaugurated for a second term.

July 02, 2024
El Salvador presidential inauguration bomb plot foiled, police say
Africa|News|Political|World

South Africa's president urges unity as ANC support plunges

President Cyril Ramaphosa called on South Africa's political parties to work together for the good of the country

July 02, 2024
South Africa's president urges unity as ANC support plunges
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Hunter Biden jury sworn in, will hear evidence of addiction and a gun buy

A jury was sworn in on Monday for the trial of Hunter Biden on gun charges, a historic criminal prosecution of a sitting president's son with the potential

July 02, 2024
Hunter Biden jury sworn in, will hear evidence of addiction and a gun buy
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea warns of new response against South Korean loudspeakers, leaflets

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned of a new response against South Korea if the South continued with loudspeaker

July 02, 2024
North Korea warns of new response against South Korean loudspeakers, leaflets
Americas|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum to push forward with judicial reform, peso slumps

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she would encourage broad discussions over proposed constitutional

July 02, 2024
Mexico's Sheinbaum to push forward with judicial reform, peso slumps
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia broadens tactical nuclear weapons drills

Russia said on Wednesday that soldiers and sailors from its northern Leningrad military district bordering NATO members Norway, Finland, Poland,

July 02, 2024
Russia broadens tactical nuclear weapons drills
Economy|Europe|Political

UK Labour leader Starmer stakes all on wealth creation with election offer

British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer put wealth creation at the heart of his pitch to voters on Thursday, vowing to

July 02, 2024
UK Labour leader Starmer stakes all on wealth creation with election offer
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UK polls point to 'electoral extinction' for Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives

Three British opinion polls released late on Saturday presented a grim picture for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, and one pollster warned that

July 02, 2024
UK polls point to 'electoral extinction' for Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives
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Putin flies into North Korea with promise to back it against the US

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday for his first visit in 24 years, vowing to deepen trade

July 02, 2024
Putin flies into North Korea with promise to back it against the US
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US government employees who resigned over Gaza policy release joint statement for first time

US government employees who resigned over Gaza policy release joint statement for first time

July 02, 2024
US government employees who resigned over Gaza policy release joint statement for first time
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Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea in what he suggested would be a mirror response to the

July 02, 2024
Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea
Election|News|Political|US

RFK Jr. says he has 'skeletons in my closet' after sexual assault allegation

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

July 02, 2024
RFK Jr. says he has 'skeletons in my closet' after sexual assault allegation
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu rejects report citing top Israeli generals as wanting a ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas still in power

Netanyahu rejects report citing top Israeli generals as wanting a ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas still in power

July 02, 2024
Netanyahu rejects report citing top Israeli generals as wanting a ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas still in power
Crime|News|Political|US

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents

July 02, 2024
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents
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Big wins for Trump and sharp blows to regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term

Donald Trump and the conservative interests that helped him reshape the Supreme Court have gotten most of what they wanted this term — from substantial help for Trump’s political and legal prospects to sharp blows against the administrative state they revile

July 02, 2024
Big wins for Trump and sharp blows to regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term
Europe|Political

Portugal tightens anti-corruption rules to confiscate assets

Portugal's minority centre-right government approved on Thursday a set of tougher measures to combat corruption, including allowing

July 02, 2024
Portugal tightens anti-corruption rules to confiscate assets
Asia|News|Political|World

Putin accuses NATO of creating a security threat for Russia in Asia

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused the NATO military alliance of creating a security threat for Russia and other nations in Asia.

July 02, 2024
Putin accuses NATO of creating a security threat for Russia in Asia
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors

July 02, 2024
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
Election|Finance|News|Political|US

Trump's campaign reports raising $331 million in year's 2nd quarter, beating Biden's haul

Donald Trump’s campaign says it outraised President Joe Biden in the year’s second quarter, with a reported haul of $331 million

July 02, 2024
Trump's campaign reports raising $331 million in year's 2nd quarter, beating Biden's haul
Election|Intereview|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden has scheduled his first interview after his shaky debate performance

Biden has scheduled his first interview after his shaky debate performance

July 02, 2024
Biden has scheduled his first interview after his shaky debate performance
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Last known survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision

The last two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to reconsider the case they dismissed last month

July 02, 2024
Last known survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision
Economy|News|Political|US|World

US to announce new $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine

US to announce new $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine

July 02, 2024
US to announce new $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors and look to shore up support after shaky debate

President Joe Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors as he attempts to solidify support among his party’s top leaders after last week’s shaky debate performance

July 02, 2024
Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors and look to shore up support after shaky debate
Election|News|Political|US

Democratic governors seek meeting with White House after poor debate performance

Democratic governors seek meeting with White House after poor debate performance

July 02, 2024
Democratic governors seek meeting with White House after poor debate performance
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah’s deputy leader says group would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza cease-fire

The deputy leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says the only definite path to a cease-fire on the Lebanon-Israel border is a full cease-fire in Gaza

July 02, 2024
Hezbollah’s deputy leader says group would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza cease-fire
Europe|News|Political

Hungary drops investigation into graft case leak that sparked protests

Hungarian prosecutors have closed an investigation into a case in which a former government insider accused aides of a cabinet member of interfering in a bribery probe, saying on

July 02, 2024
Hungary drops investigation into graft case leak that sparked protests
Crime|News|Political|US

Giuliani loses New York law license after backing Trump's false 2020 election claims

Rudy Giuliani lost his New York law license on Tuesday, after a state appeals court found he had lied in arguing that the 2020

July 02, 2024
Giuliani loses New York law license after backing Trump's false 2020 election claims
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Supreme Court sidesteps new several new gun cases, including challenge to state assault weapons ban

The Supreme Court has sidestepped a new set of Second Amendment fights

July 02, 2024
Supreme Court sidesteps new several new gun cases, including challenge to state assault weapons ban
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling

Manhattan prosecutors says they would be open to delaying Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case following a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad immunity protections to former presidents

July 02, 2024
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
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Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems

July 02, 2024
Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
Asia|Political|World

Putin and North Korea's Kim take turns to drive each other in Russian-made limousine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took turns to drive each other around in a Russian-built Aurus limousine on Wednesday after the Kremlin

July 02, 2024
Putin and North Korea's Kim take turns to drive each other in Russian-made limousine
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Ukraine to get 'good news' on air defence at NATO summit, US official says

Ukraine is expected to get "good news" in its quest for more air defence systems at a NATO summit in Washington next week, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday.

July 02, 2024
Ukraine to get 'good news' on air defence at NATO summit, US official says
Asia|Crime|News|Opinion|Political|World

Dozens rally in Pakistan after a Christian man is sentenced to death for blasphemy

Dozens of members from Pakistan’s civil society have rallied in the southern port city of Karachi against the death sentence handed down to a Christian man on blasphemy charges, nearly a year after one of the worst mob attacks in the country on Christians

July 02, 2024
Dozens rally in Pakistan after a Christian man is sentenced to death for blasphemy
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Top leader of RNC Platform Committee entertained idea of imprisoning women who get abortions, opposes exceptions

Audio recordings of Ed Martin, deputy policy director for the Republican National Convention’s platform committee, show a history of pushing extreme anti-abortion positions. CNN’s KFile reviewed dozens of episodes of Martin’s radio show, “The Pro America Report,” from 2022 to 2024, to evaluate his comments. CNN's Andrew Kaczynski reports on the findings. 

July 02, 2024
Top leader of RNC Platform Committee entertained idea of imprisoning women who get abortions, opposes exceptions
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Top leader of RNC Platform Committee entertained idea of imprisoning women who get abortions, opposes exceptions

Top leader of RNC Platform Committee entertained idea of imprisoning women who get abortions, opposes exceptions

July 02, 2024
Top leader of RNC Platform Committee entertained idea of imprisoning women who get abortions, opposes exceptions
Election|Europe|Political

France's far-right National Rally says it will lead a government only with an absolute majority

The leading figure on the French far right says her party, the National Rally, will only take the helm of government if it wins an absolute majority in Sunday’s snap legislative election

July 02, 2024
France's far-right National Rally says it will lead a government only with an absolute majority
Election|MidEast|News|Political|World

Iran presidential contenders face hurdle of voter apathy

The zealous anti-Westerner and the low-key moderate hoping to become Iran's next president could struggle to mobilise millions of supporters in Friday's run-off

July 02, 2024
Iran presidential contenders face hurdle of voter apathy
Election|Finance|News|Political|US

Biden campaign gets a bit of good news as it announces it hauled in $127 million in June

Biden campaign gets a bit of good news as it announces it hauled in $127 million in June

July 02, 2024
Biden campaign gets a bit of good news as it announces it hauled in $127 million in June
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NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers

Russia's new defensive pact with North Korea shows increasing alignment among authoritarian powers and underscores the importance of democracies presenting a

July 02, 2024
NATO chief says Russia, North Korea pact shows mutual support by authoritarian powers
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany holds up passage of new EU sanctions package on Russia

EU countries failed to agree on a 14th package of sanctions on Russia as Germany remained a blocking force despite the scrapping of a clause that Berlin found

July 02, 2024
Germany holds up passage of new EU sanctions package on Russia
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'

Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the

July 02, 2024
Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'
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Israel may have violated laws of war in Gaza, UN rights office says

Israeli forces may have repeatedly violated the laws of war and failed to distinguish between civilians and fighters in the Gaza conflict,

July 02, 2024
Israel may have violated laws of war in Gaza, UN rights office says
Economy|News|Political|Technology|World

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution urging wealthy and developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence

July 02, 2024
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence
Business|Election|Finance|Political

UK finance minister Hunt in knife-edge election battle as 'true blue' Conservatives lose faith

Britain's finance minister Jeremy Hunt is fighting for his political life in affluent Godalming, south-east England, where a growing number of voters say

July 02, 2024
UK finance minister Hunt in knife-edge election battle as 'true blue' Conservatives lose faith
Election|Europe|News|Political

UK's Labour to win most seats in its history, YouGov forecasts

Britain's opposition Labour Party is on track to win the most seats in the party's history at a July 4 election, according to a YouGov poll published on Wednesday.

July 02, 2024
UK's Labour to win most seats in its history, YouGov forecasts
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Highlights from Supreme Court term: Rulings on Trump, regulation, abortion, guns and homelessness

The Supreme Court ended its term by ruling for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that almost certainly means Donald Trump won’t stand trial before the November election

July 02, 2024
Highlights from Supreme Court term: Rulings on Trump, regulation, abortion, guns and homelessness
Asia|News|Political|World

With defence pledge, Putin makes shift towards North Korea

Vladimir Putin, on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signed a mutual defence pledge with Kim Jong Un on Wednesday, underscoring

July 02, 2024
With defence pledge, Putin makes shift towards North Korea
Opinion|Political|US

Biden issues a warning about the power of the presidency – and Trump – after Supreme Court’s immunity ruling

Biden issues a warning about the power of the presidency – and Trump – after Supreme Court’s immunity ruling

July 01, 2024
Biden issues a warning about the power of the presidency – and Trump – after Supreme Court’s immunity ruling
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Biden campaign tries to soothe panicked donors in tense phone calls

U.S.

July 01, 2024
Biden campaign tries to soothe panicked donors in tense phone calls
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) joined "CNN This Morning" to discuss whether he thinks Joe Biden's performance at the presidential debate could jeopardize Democrats winning congressional seats.

July 01, 2024
Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing

Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing

July 01, 2024
Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing
Election|News|Political|World

Iranian presidential candidates accuse each other of having no plan or experience ahead of runoff

Iran’s two presidential candidates are accusing each other of having no solution for the country’s problems ahead of Friday’s runoff

July 01, 2024
Iranian presidential candidates accuse each other of having no plan or experience ahead of runoff
Europe|News|Political|World

Chechen leader's nephew named head of republic's Security Council

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said he appointed on Tuesday his 27-year-old nephew as the secretary of the Security Council of the Russian North Caucasus republic.

July 01, 2024
Chechen leader's nephew named head of republic's Security Council
Europe|News|Political|World

Poland's top court backs president in row over two convicted lawmakers

Poland's top court backed President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday in a dispute with the government over the validity of bills passed without the presence of two convicted lawmakers.

July 01, 2024
Poland's top court backs president in row over two convicted lawmakers
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A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

President Biden's performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump led to some extraordinary media moments

July 01, 2024
A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments
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Russia-North Korea pact includes mutual defence clause, Putin says

A strategic partnership pact signed by the leaders of Russia and North Korea on Wednesday includes a mutual defence clause under which each country agrees to help the other repel

July 01, 2024
Russia-North Korea pact includes mutual defence clause, Putin says
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Sotomayor's dissent: A president should not be a 'king above the law'

The Supreme Court is allowing a president to become a “king above the law,” in the use of official power, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in a biting dissent that called the majority opinion on immunity for former President Donald Trump “utterly indefensible.”

July 01, 2024
Sotomayor's dissent: A president should not be a 'king above the law'
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s historic decision granting Donald Trump immunity

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s historic decision granting Donald Trump immunity

July 01, 2024
Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s historic decision granting Donald Trump immunity
Europe|News|Political|World

On Trump, Russia UN envoy says Ukraine war can't end in one day

Russia's U.N.

July 01, 2024
On Trump, Russia UN envoy says Ukraine war can't end in one day
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Could Democrats replace Biden as their nominee? Here's how it could happen, and why it's unlikely

As President Joe Biden attempts to reassure supporters following his widely panned debate performance on Thursday, Democrats still worried about having him at the top of the ticket in November have few realistic options at their disposal

July 01, 2024
Could Democrats replace Biden as their nominee? Here's how it could happen, and why it's unlikely
Political|World

In South China Sea dispute, Philippines' bolder hand tests Beijing

Huddled in the presidential situation room in February last year, senior Philippines officials faced a stark choice.

July 01, 2024
In South China Sea dispute, Philippines' bolder hand tests Beijing
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Envoys voice concern over curbs on Afghan women in talks with Taliban

International envoys raised concerns about restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan during meetings with the country's ruling Taliban in Qatar, United Nations' political affairs

July 01, 2024
Envoys voice concern over curbs on Afghan women in talks with Taliban
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Supreme Court rules that Trump had partial immunity as president, but not for unofficial acts − 4 essential reads

The dissenting judges argued that the Supreme Court’s decision will dramatically expand the president’s powers while in office.

July 01, 2024
Supreme Court rules that Trump had partial immunity as president, but not for unofficial acts − 4 essential reads
Crime|News|Political|US

House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audio

House Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case

July 01, 2024
House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audio
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|News|Political

New laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs

New laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs

July 01, 2024
New laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election

CNN political commentators Van Jones and Scott Jennings weigh in on the Supreme Court's ruling that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of his presidency in a decision that will likely further delay a trial on the federal election subversion charges pending against him.

July 01, 2024
Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election
Crime|Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election

Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election

July 01, 2024
Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election
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State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says

State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says

July 01, 2024
State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says
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Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

The Supreme Court has ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts

July 01, 2024
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
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The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulators

The Supreme Court has opened the door to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies

July 01, 2024
The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulators
Election|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters in five states will decide referendums on abortion rights this year, with potentially more to come

July 01, 2024
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
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Approval of Brazil's Lula's government slightly up in June, poll shows

The approval rating of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government was at 36% in June, slightly up from 35% in March, according to a poll released on Tuesday.

July 01, 2024
Approval of Brazil's Lula's government slightly up in June, poll shows
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here's what to know

The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power

July 01, 2024
The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here's what to know
News|Political|US

What’s next after Supreme Court curbs regulatory power: More focus on laws’ wording, less on their goals

A widely anticipated Supreme Court ruling will sharply limit federal agencies’ power to interpret the laws that they execute and decide how best to carry them out.

July 01, 2024
What’s next after Supreme Court curbs regulatory power: More focus on laws’ wording, less on their goals
Crime|News|Opinion|Political

Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence

What happens if the highest court in the land loses legitimacy?

July 01, 2024
Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

US Supreme Court Latest: Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court

The U.S. Supreme Court justices have sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court in Washington, dimming the prospect of a pre-election trial

July 01, 2024
US Supreme Court Latest: Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court
Asia|News|Political

US lawmakers seek to reduce China's dominance of critical mineral supplies

The chair and top Democrat on the House select committee on China will announce Tuesday they are launching a bipartisan working group to reduce China's

July 01, 2024
US lawmakers seek to reduce China's dominance of critical mineral supplies
Election|News|Political

UK's Sunak urges right-wing voters to stand by his party

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday urged voters on the political right to stick with his Conservatives at this week’s election, saying a huge win for Labour

July 01, 2024
UK's Sunak urges right-wing voters to stand by his party
Europe|News|Political

Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party to try to form minority government

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev handed Rosen Zhelyazkov of the centre-right GERB party a mandate to try to form a government on Monday, after it won the most seats in a

July 01, 2024
Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party to try to form minority government
Europe|News|Political|World

EU will help finance Poland's border security, says Tusk

The leaders of European Union countries agree that the bloc should help finance security measures on Poland's border with Belarus, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.

July 01, 2024
EU will help finance Poland's border security, says Tusk
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Supreme Court prepares to issue ruling on Trump immunity and final cases Monday

Supreme Court prepares to issue ruling on Trump immunity and final cases Monday

July 01, 2024
Supreme Court prepares to issue ruling on Trump immunity and final cases Monday
Election|Europe|News|Political

UK election winners inherit huge challenges, from economy to health

The winners of Britain's election on Thursday - which looks set to end 14 years in power for the Conservative Party - will take on

July 01, 2024
UK election winners inherit huge challenges, from economy to health
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia

Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion

July 01, 2024
Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia
News|Political

In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference

A lot of politicians have promised change to voters in Hartlepool, a wind-whipped port town in northeast England

July 01, 2024
In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
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I was 'political football' says UK woman branded a Chinese spy

A woman publicly branded a Chinese spy and a threat to the nation's security by Britain's intelligence agency MI5 says the "politically-motivated" decision had

July 01, 2024
I was 'political football' says UK woman branded a Chinese spy
Election|Political|US

Democrats fear replacement scenarios as much as keeping Biden

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to Vice President Kamala Harris about President Biden's performance in CNN's presidential debate -- and how other democrats are reacting.

June 30, 2024
Democrats fear replacement scenarios as much as keeping Biden
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump looks to carry debate momentum into a critical stretch before GOP convention

Trump looks to carry debate momentum into a critical stretch before GOP convention

June 30, 2024
Trump looks to carry debate momentum into a critical stretch before GOP convention
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|Political|US

How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy

How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy

June 30, 2024
How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy
Election|News|Political

In the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed suggestions that his party is heading to defeat in Thursday’s general election

June 30, 2024
In the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech

Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has urged his country to support Ukraine and international cooperation in his final address to his compatriots

June 30, 2024
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech
News|Political

UK Reform leader Farage positive after 'tough' few days

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, said his party was doing better than expected after a "tough" few days, as he addressed supporters at a rally with days

June 30, 2024
UK Reform leader Farage positive after 'tough' few days
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Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize West Bank settlements

Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize West Bank settlements

June 30, 2024
Israel sparks international condemnation over plans to legalize West Bank settlements
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The Taliban tell the West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls and build ties

The Taliban is saying the West should look past their harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls to improve relations

June 30, 2024
The Taliban tell the West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls and build ties
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Zelensky issues fresh weapons plea after 7 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region

Zelensky issues fresh weapons plea after 7 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region

June 30, 2024
Zelensky issues fresh weapons plea after 7 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region
Lifestyle|News|Political

‘What’s going to happen for us?’ These gay military veterans wonder what Biden’s new pardon means for them

‘What’s going to happen for us?’ These gay military veterans wonder what Biden’s new pardon means for them

June 30, 2024
‘What’s going to happen for us?’ These gay military veterans wonder what Biden’s new pardon means for them
Europe|News|Political|World

Zelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia dropped more than 800 glide bombs in Ukraine in the past week alone and appealed to Western countries to further relax targeting restrictions inside Russia

June 30, 2024
Zelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line
News|Political|World

Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead

Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead

June 30, 2024
Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead
Asia|News|Political

Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis

Thailand weathered a critical day of court cases on Tuesday, including those involving the fate of the prime minister and the main opposition, dodging an immediate political crisis

June 30, 2024
Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Election|Europe|News|Political

France's first-round voting ends. Bardella calls for rejection of 'dangerous far left'

France had held an early parliamentary election that could bring the country’s first far-right government since Nazi occupation during World War II

June 30, 2024
France's first-round voting ends. Bardella calls for rejection of 'dangerous far left'
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

How will Louisiana's new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?

As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear

June 30, 2024
How will Louisiana's new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?
Europe|News|Political|World

North Korea and Russia trade record number of delegations

North Korea and Russia have ramped up diplomatic and economic exchanges in recent months, culminating in this week's visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit

June 30, 2024
North Korea and Russia trade record number of delegations
Election|Europe|News|Political

Far right wins first round in France election, run-off horsetrading begins

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday,

June 29, 2024
Far right wins first round in France election, run-off horsetrading begins
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

After president's debate debacle, Jill Biden delivering the message that they're still all in

Jill Biden has been a near-constant presence at her husband's side since his disastrous debate performance against Republican Donald Trump on Thursday night

June 29, 2024
After president's debate debacle, Jill Biden delivering the message that they're still all in
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

N.A.A.C.P. demands firing of South Florida officer accused of using racial slurs

N.A.A.C.P. demands firing of South Florida officer accused of using racial slurs

June 29, 2024
N.A.A.C.P. demands firing of South Florida officer accused of using racial slurs
Americas|Crime|News|Political

Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison

The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup has been sent to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising

June 29, 2024
Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison
Asia|Crime|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls

As the UN comes under fire for giving the Taliban a seat at the table while excluding women, Anna Coren updates us on the dire consequences of the Taliban’s misogyny, as suicide rates among girls surge.

June 29, 2024
A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls
Asia|News|Political|World

Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official

Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been formally indicted for allegedly insulting the monarchy, the attorney-general's office said on Tuesday.

June 29, 2024
Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts

US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts

June 29, 2024
US proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
Business|Election|News|Political|US

Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance

President Joe Biden looked to recapture his mojo and reassured donors that he’s fully up to the challenge of beating Donald Trump

June 29, 2024
Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance
News|Political|US

Binance must face bulk of US SEC crypto lawsuit, judge rules

A federal judge ruled late Friday that the majority of a lawsuit filed by the U.S.

June 29, 2024
Binance must face bulk of US SEC crypto lawsuit, judge rules
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Here’s what voters had to say following the first 2024 debate showdown between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Here’s what voters had to say following the first 2024 debate showdown between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

June 29, 2024
Here’s what voters had to say following the first 2024 debate showdown between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Election|News|Political|US

The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives

June 29, 2024
The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?
Election|News|Political|World

Iran’s presidential election heads to runoff after inconclusive first round

Iran’s presidential election heads to runoff after inconclusive first round

June 29, 2024
Iran’s presidential election heads to runoff after inconclusive first round
Election|MidEast|News|Political|World

Khamenei protege, sole moderate to battle in Iran's presidential run-off

A moderate lawmaker will face Iran supreme leader's protege in a run-off presidential election on July 5 after the country's interior ministry said on Saturday that

June 29, 2024
Khamenei protege, sole moderate to battle in Iran's presidential run-off
News|Opinion|Political

Oral dissents are back in vogue at the Supreme Court as liberals lament latest rulings

Oral dissents are back in vogue at the Supreme Court as liberals lament latest rulings

June 29, 2024
Oral dissents are back in vogue at the Supreme Court as liberals lament latest rulings
Election|Europe|News|Political

EU summit ends without agreement on top jobs

European Union leaders ended a discussion on who should take the bloc's top jobs for the next five years without agreement on Monday, aiming

June 29, 2024
EU summit ends without agreement on top jobs
Europe|News|Political|World

Japan PM Kishida mulls Germany visit to meet Scholz early July, NHK reports

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting Germany to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz when he attends a NATO summit in the United States in early July, public

June 29, 2024
Japan PM Kishida mulls Germany visit to meet Scholz early July, NHK reports
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push

Slowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses along the front line of the battlefield in a relentless onslaught, prompting the West to push for new weapons and strategies to shore up Kyiv

June 29, 2024
Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Research expert tells UN it has 'irrefutably' established missile debris in Ukraine is North Korean

A research expert has told the United Nations Security Council that ballistic missile remnants found in Ukraine came from North Korea

June 29, 2024
Research expert tells UN it has 'irrefutably' established missile debris in Ukraine is North Korean
News|Opinion|Political|US

Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement

A federal judge has approved the Biden administration’s request to partially end a nearly three-decade-old agreement to provide court oversight of how the government cares for migrant children in its custody

June 29, 2024
Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement
Europe|News|Political|World

Over 20 NATO allies to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense in 2024, says Stoltenberg

More than 20 NATO members will meet the alliance's target of allocating at least 2% of GDP to defense this year, NATO

June 28, 2024
Over 20 NATO allies to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense in 2024, says Stoltenberg
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

NYT Editorial Board calls for Biden to leave the 2024 presidential race

NYT Editorial Board calls for Biden to leave the 2024 presidential race

June 28, 2024
NYT Editorial Board calls for Biden to leave the 2024 presidential race
Americas|News|Political|World

Bolivian general who led failed coup gets six months pre-trial detention

Detained Bolivian general Juan Jose Zuniga was ordered to six months "preventive detention" for his role leading a failed coup against the government earlier in the week, a top

June 28, 2024
Bolivian general who led failed coup gets six months pre-trial detention
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum says polls show support for judicial reform

Polls commissioned by Mexico's ruling MORENA party show support for a proposed reform of the country's judiciary, including support for the popular election of

June 28, 2024
Mexico's Sheinbaum says polls show support for judicial reform
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump cites Supreme Court ruling in calling for Jan. 6 'hostages' to be freed

Donald Trump said on Friday that his supporters prosecuted for their actions in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.

June 28, 2024
Trump cites Supreme Court ruling in calling for Jan. 6 'hostages' to be freed
Europe|Political

Portugal's Antonio Costa expected to be next head of European Council

Portugal's Antonio Costa has long been building support among European peers to become the president of the European Council, hoping his skills as a pragmatic

June 28, 2024
Portugal's Antonio Costa expected to be next head of European Council
News|Political|US|World

US to send Ukraine air defense missiles in next aid package-officials

The Biden administration will provide Ukraine with $150 million worth of weapons and ammunition, including HAWK air defense interceptors and 155 millimeter

June 28, 2024
US to send Ukraine air defense missiles in next aid package-officials
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin calls NATO chief's nuclear weapons remark an 'escalation of tension'

The Kremlin said on Monday a remark by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg that the military alliance was holding talks on deploying more nuclear weapons was an "escalation of tension".

June 28, 2024
Kremlin calls NATO chief's nuclear weapons remark an 'escalation of tension'
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Biden protections for LGBT students blocked in six more states

A federal judge in Kentucky on Monday blocked President Joe Biden's administration from implementing new protections for LGBT students from discrimination in schools and

June 28, 2024
Biden protections for LGBT students blocked in six more states
Election|Finance|News|Political|US

Lawsuit challenges Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns

A prominent Democratic law firm has filed suit in Ohio against a ban on foreign nationals and green card holders contributing to state ballot campaigns

June 28, 2024
Lawsuit challenges Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger

Donald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs" and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory

June 28, 2024
Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger
News|Political|US

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision on January 6 charges and what it means for Donald Trump

Supreme Court rulings indicate that the Justice Department overstepped by charging hundreds of January 6 Capitol rioters with obstruction. CNN's Elie Honig reports

June 28, 2024
Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision on January 6 charges and what it means for Donald Trump
Crime|News|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects Steve Bannon’s attempt to avoid prison

Supreme Court rejects Steve Bannon’s attempt to avoid prison

June 28, 2024
Supreme Court rejects Steve Bannon’s attempt to avoid prison
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic questions swirl over whether he’ll stay in the presidential race

President Joe Biden addressed concerns over his age while speaking at a rally in North Carolina the day after a shaky debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

June 28, 2024
Biden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic questions swirl over whether he’ll stay in the presidential race
Election|News|Political|US

Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate — but not for real-time viewers

Those with an interest can find several exhaustive, independent fact checks of claims made by Joe Biden and Donald Trump during their televised debate on Thursday night

June 28, 2024
Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate — but not for real-time viewers
News|Political

Wall Street's top regulator faces worsening battle in wake of Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court's move to curb federal agency powers could curtail efforts by the U.S.

June 28, 2024
Wall Street's top regulator faces worsening battle in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Crime|News|Political|US

Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters

Government prosecutors, ruled the Supreme Court, stretched the meaning of a law that’s been used to prosecute those alleged to have participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol.

June 28, 2024
Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters
News|Political|US|World

What are the security deals Ukraine is signing with allies?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he will sign bilateral security agreements with the United States and Japan on the sidelines of the Group

June 28, 2024
What are the security deals Ukraine is signing with allies?
Election|News|Political|World

UK's Labour pledges to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process

Britain's opposition Labour Party, which is far ahead in polls before a July 4 election, pledged on Thursday to recognise a Palestinian state as a contribution to a

June 28, 2024
UK's Labour pledges to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process
News|Political

Kremlin says its right to closer ties with North Korea should not be in doubt

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia's right to develop closer ties with North Korea should not be in doubt or a source of fear for anyone, saying the potential for the two

June 28, 2024
Kremlin says its right to closer ties with North Korea should not be in doubt
Europe|News|Political|World

How much money does Ukraine owe, and to whom

More than two years into a war that has cost tens of thousands of lives, Ukraine is about to embark on the unprecedented task of

June 28, 2024
How much money does Ukraine owe, and to whom
Election|Europe|News|Political

France's far-right National Rally plots path to power after snap vote call

France's far-right National Rally (RN) is negotiating with potential allies to form a team that could run the government should it win a snap election, bringing in

June 28, 2024
France's far-right National Rally plots path to power after snap vote call
Election|News|Political|US

Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible city' ahead of Republican convention

Former President Donald Trump called Milwaukee a "horrible city" in a closed door meeting with Republican lawmakers on Thursday, one month before he is due to accept his party's

June 28, 2024
Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible city' ahead of Republican convention
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

France, US to push roadmap to stop Hezbollah-Israel escalation - Macron

The United States, France and Israel have agreed to work together to step up efforts to push forward a roadmap presented by Paris earlier this year to defuse tensions

June 28, 2024
France, US to push roadmap to stop Hezbollah-Israel escalation - Macron
Europe|News|Political|World

At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble

When French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the luxury Borgo Egnazia Italian resort on Thursday for the annual Group of Seven G7 leaders summit, he

June 28, 2024
At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble
Americas|Election|News|Political

Mexico's Sheinbaum backs Lopez Obrador's judicial reform, says 'nothing to worry about'

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that judges in the country should be elected, echoing her agreement with a controversial judicial reform proposed by

June 28, 2024
Mexico's Sheinbaum backs Lopez Obrador's judicial reform, says 'nothing to worry about'
News|Political|World

Canada lawmakers who knowingly helped other nations must be removed, party leader says

The head of a Canadian political party said on Thursday that an intelligence report about some members of parliament acting as agents for other nations was concerning and that

June 28, 2024
Canada lawmakers who knowingly helped other nations must be removed, party leader says
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

Reform UK overtakes PM Sunak's Conservatives in opinion poll

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party overtook Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives in an opinion poll for the first time on Thursday ahead of Britain's election on July 4.

June 28, 2024
Reform UK overtakes PM Sunak's Conservatives in opinion poll
Europe|Political|World

Major events in the Russian invasion of Ukraine 

Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022, has led to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War Two.

June 28, 2024
Major events in the Russian invasion of Ukraine 
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Political|World

Putin says West's 'theft' of Russia's assets will not go unpunished

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that plans by Western countries to provide Ukraine with loans using interest from Russian assets frozen abroad was theft and would not go

June 28, 2024
Putin says West's 'theft' of Russia's assets will not go unpunished
Election|News|Political|World

Israeli polls show Netanyahu party narrowing gap behind Gantz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right wing Likud party has reduced the gap behind the centrist party of former minister Benny Gantz, who quit the wartime unity

June 28, 2024
Israeli polls show Netanyahu party narrowing gap behind Gantz
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Putin's ceasefire offer cannot be trusted

The ceasefire offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin is an ultimatum which cannot be trusted, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday.

June 28, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Putin's ceasefire offer cannot be trusted
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin is in no position to make demands of Ukraine for peace, US defense secretary says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no position to make demands on Ukraine to end the war, U.S.

June 28, 2024
Putin is in no position to make demands of Ukraine for peace, US defense secretary says
Europe|News|Political

EU centre-right EPP says door is open for new Hungary party to join

Hungarian political newcomer Peter Magyar's Tisza party is welcome to join the centre-right European People's Party in the European Parliament, the EPP's leader said on Friday.

June 28, 2024
EU centre-right EPP says door is open for new Hungary party to join
News|Political|US

Supreme Court's Thomas questions ability of groups to challenge US laws

Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas called on the U.S.

June 28, 2024
Supreme Court's Thomas questions ability of groups to challenge US laws
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Spanish prosecutors defy order to apply amnesty to Catalonia's ex-leader

Spanish prosecutors handling a case against Catalan separatist leaders have defied an order to apply an amnesty law to defendants charged with embezzlement.

June 28, 2024
Spanish prosecutors defy order to apply amnesty to Catalonia's ex-leader
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia

World leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit this weekend to explore ways of ending the deadliest conflict in

June 28, 2024
Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine dismisses Putin's ceasefire conditions as 'absurd'

Ukraine dismissed ceasefire conditions announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday as "absurd", saying he was trying to mislead world powers and undermine

June 28, 2024
Ukraine dismisses Putin's ceasefire conditions as 'absurd'
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US imposes sanctions on Nordic Resistance Movement in fight against white supremacy

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on the neo-Nazi Nordic Resistance Movement and several of its leaders, designating them terrorists as

June 28, 2024
US imposes sanctions on Nordic Resistance Movement in fight against white supremacy
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Biden administration loses bid to revive legal protections for LGBTQ students

A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by President Joe Biden's administration to revive its directive that schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms and

June 28, 2024
Biden administration loses bid to revive legal protections for LGBTQ students
News|Political

Mexico's amnesty, legal protection reforms become law

Mexico enacted two controversial laws on Friday that increase the president's ability to grant amnesty and limit judges' ability to suspend public projects.

June 28, 2024
Mexico's amnesty, legal protection reforms become law
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, boss tells UK's Telegraph

NATO is in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons, taking them out of storage and placing them on standby, in the face of a growing threat from Russia and China, the head of the

June 28, 2024
NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, boss tells UK's Telegraph
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin extends defence ministry purge, hands job to a relative

Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked four deputy defence ministers on Monday and appointed a relative to fill one of the resulting vacancies.

June 28, 2024
Putin extends defence ministry purge, hands job to a relative
Asia|News|Political

Rahul Gandhi to retain family bastion as Congress seeks to build after polls

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has chosen to represent his family bastion of Raebareli in parliament as his Congress Party seeks to build on the stronger

June 28, 2024
Rahul Gandhi to retain family bastion as Congress seeks to build after polls
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

On MSNBC, the mood turns somber following Biden’s debate performance

On MSNBC, the mood turns somber following Biden’s debate performance

June 28, 2024
On MSNBC, the mood turns somber following Biden’s debate performance
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

After prosecutors finished presenting their bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez, lawyers were poised to call witnesses starting Monday to defend the Democrat and two New Jersey businessmen against multiple federal charges

June 28, 2024
Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals
Economy|Europe|Political

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared on the political stage in 2017 as a bold, young leader offering to revive France through radical pro-business, pro-European policies

June 28, 2024
Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
News|Political|World

Putin says Russia may resume global deployment of intermediate range missiles

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia should resume production of intermediate and shorter range nuclear-capable missiles and

June 28, 2024
Putin says Russia may resume global deployment of intermediate range missiles
Election|News|Political|US

Biden rallies for LGBTQ+ rights as he looks to shake off an uneven debate performance

President Joe Biden is courting LGBTQ+ voters at a pair of events in New York City as he looks to shake off an uneven debate performance

June 28, 2024
Biden rallies for LGBTQ+ rights as he looks to shake off an uneven debate performance
Election|News|Political|US

Trump's immunity ruling due Monday as US Supreme Court announces end of term

The Supreme Court's ruling in Republican former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for trying to undo his 2020 election loss is expected

June 28, 2024
Trump's immunity ruling due Monday as US Supreme Court announces end of term
Election|News|Political|US

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now

President Joe Biden is working to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with ex-President Donald Trump

June 28, 2024
Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
Business|News|Political|US

Supreme Court overturns 1984 Chevron precedent, curbing power of federal government

Supreme Court overturns 1984 Chevron precedent, curbing power of federal government

June 28, 2024
Supreme Court overturns 1984 Chevron precedent, curbing power of federal government
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

EU sanctions 6 people and 3 firms in Hamas finance crackdown

The European Union has decided to sanction six people and three companies for financing Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the EU council said on Friday.

June 28, 2024
EU sanctions 6 people and 3 firms in Hamas finance crackdown
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Homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules

Homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules

June 28, 2024
Homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules
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Justice John Roberts says the Supreme Court's last decisions of this term are coming on Monday

The Supreme Court will issue the final opinions of its terms on Monday

June 28, 2024
Justice John Roberts says the Supreme Court's last decisions of this term are coming on Monday
Americas|Economy|News|Political

Argentine Senate passes Milei reform bill as protests rage outside

Argentina's Senate passed a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to libertarian President Javier Milei's economic reform plans,

June 28, 2024
Argentine Senate passes Milei reform bill as protests rage outside
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors rest case in Menendez corruption trial, paving way for senator's defense

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK -Prosecutors rested their case on Friday in U.S. Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial, paving the way for the once-powerful lawmaker to mount his defense. 

June 28, 2024
Prosecutors rest case in Menendez corruption trial, paving way for senator's defense
Crime|News|Political|World

Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem

Families of the 21 people detained on accusations that they participated in a failed coup attempt appear visibly confused and anxious in the jail where they're being kept

June 28, 2024
Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem
Crime|News|Political|US

Immigrant rights groups sue to block Biden asylum ban at US-Mexico border

U.S. immigrant rights groups sued the Biden administration on Wednesday over a new policy that bars most migrants caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally

June 28, 2024
Immigrant rights groups sue to block Biden asylum ban at US-Mexico border
Europe|Political|World

The rise of France's far right

After decades as a political pariah, the far-right National Rally is projected to emerge as France's dominant political force in Sunday's decisive second round of a parliamentary

June 28, 2024
The rise of France's far right
Europe|News|Political

Poland's Tusk says EU leaders criticised next NATO boss Rutte

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who will be NATO's next secretary-general, was criticised by other European Union leaders at a summit for his opposition to joint EU funding of

June 28, 2024
Poland's Tusk says EU leaders criticised next NATO boss Rutte
Election|Europe|Political

UK's Sunak, Starmer face televised grilling by unhappy voters

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer were grilled by voters at a televised event on Wednesday, with both challenged

June 28, 2024
UK's Sunak, Starmer face televised grilling by unhappy voters
Election|Europe|News|Political

French far-right extends poll lead as campaign ends

France's far-right National Rally (RN) extended its lead in a poll published on the last day of campaigning before Sunday's first round of parliamentary elections,

June 28, 2024
French far-right extends poll lead as campaign ends
Europe|News|Political

Kremlin says outlook for EU-Russia ties is bad after von der Leyen, Kallas nominations

The Kremlin said on Friday that the outlook for EU-Russia ties was bad after EU leaders nominated Ursula von der Leyen for another term as European Commission president and picked

June 28, 2024
Kremlin says outlook for EU-Russia ties is bad after von der Leyen, Kallas nominations
Election|News|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Putin didn't set his alarm to tune into Biden-Trump debate

President Vladimir Putin did not get up in the middle of the night to watch the U.S. presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and Russia will not comment on internal

June 28, 2024
Kremlin says Putin didn't set his alarm to tune into Biden-Trump debate
Americas|Business|News|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum seen tapping political heavyweights for state energy jobs

Mexico's former foreign minister, the scion of a legendary political family, and a party boss are in contention for top energy-related jobs in President-elect

June 28, 2024
Mexico's Sheinbaum seen tapping political heavyweights for state energy jobs
Africa|News|Political

S.Africa's DA committed to cabinet negotiations, ANC says talks 'almost done'

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) is committed to working out a deal over posts in President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet, a party source close to the talks

June 28, 2024
S.Africa's DA committed to cabinet negotiations, ANC says talks 'almost done'
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US military urges de-escalation as Israel-Lebanon tensions rise

The U.S. military on Wednesday urged a de-escalation in rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and said U.S.

June 28, 2024
US military urges de-escalation as Israel-Lebanon tensions rise
Political|World

Firm making car that Putin gifted to Kim uses South Korean parts, data shows

Laughing and joking, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cruised around Pyongyang last week in a Russian-made Aurus limousine to

June 28, 2024
Firm making car that Putin gifted to Kim uses South Korean parts, data shows
News|Political|World

Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions rise

Iranians have voted in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi

June 28, 2024
Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions rise
News|Political|World

Takeaways from AP’s report on Ukraine’s battle to defend its democracy in wartime

Ukraine has spent years trying to build a Western-style democracy, although not without some bumps along the way

June 28, 2024
Takeaways from AP’s report on Ukraine’s battle to defend its democracy in wartime
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears

Vice President Kamala Harris is acknowledging that President Joe Biden had a “slow start” during his debate against Donald Trump

June 28, 2024
Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears
Health|News|Political|US

Iowa’s Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect

The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling that put a temporary block on the state’s strict abortion law, and is telling the lower court to let the law take effect

June 28, 2024
Iowa’s Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

'That was painful': Van Jones reacts to Biden's debate performance

CNN political commentator Van Jones weighs in on President Joe Biden's performance during CNN's presidential debate.

June 28, 2024
'That was painful': Van Jones reacts to Biden's debate performance
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political

As LGBTQ+ Pride’s crescendo approaches, tensions over war in Gaza expose rifts

Tensions over the war between Israel and Hamas have seeped into the festivities at LGBTQ+ Pride events across the U.S. They have spurred boycotts and demonstrations and exposed divisions within the movement

June 28, 2024
As LGBTQ+ Pride’s crescendo approaches, tensions over war in Gaza expose rifts
Election|News|Political|Sports

Fore more years? Biden and Trump take swings at each other's golf skills in their debate

A clash over golf handicaps prompted some of the feistiest comments in the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

June 28, 2024
Fore more years? Biden and Trump take swings at each other's golf skills in their debate
Americas|News|Political|World

Bolivia President Arce denies allegations of role in failed coup attempt

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Thursday denied any involvement or knowledge of a failed coup attempt led by General Juan Jose Zuniga a day earlier, after Zuniga told reporters that

June 27, 2024
Bolivia President Arce denies allegations of role in failed coup attempt
Business|Europe|Political

France Inc. should 'mobilize' against Le Pen's far right, Macron ministers say

French Industry Minister Roland Lescure on Wednesday urged France's top companies to publicly criticize Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN), citing

June 27, 2024
France Inc. should 'mobilize' against Le Pen's far right, Macron ministers say
News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban

The Supreme Court conceded that it should not have taken up the case to begin with.

June 27, 2024
Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban
Election|Europe|News|Political

Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas endorsed for the EU's top jobs. Here's who they are and what they do

European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will lead the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service after the EU Parliament elections

June 27, 2024
Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas endorsed for the EU's top jobs. Here's who they are and what they do
Europe|Political

Former Portuguese PM Costa vows to promote EU unity as Council chairman

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, chosen to be the next president of the European Council, said on Thursday he will be fully committed to promoting the unity of the 27

June 27, 2024
Former Portuguese PM Costa vows to promote EU unity as Council chairman
Europe|Political|World

French party leaders hold heated last election debate

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Thursday accused his main challenger for the top job, Jordan Bardella, of tolerating racist speech in the ranks of his far-right camp amid a

June 27, 2024
French party leaders hold heated last election debate
News|Political|US

CNN bans White House pool reporters from debate room

The White House Correspondents' Association said on Thursday CNN has rejected multiple requests to include White House pool reporters inside

June 27, 2024
CNN bans White House pool reporters from debate room
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump and Biden squared off for the first time in the 2024 election season

The first general election debate of the 2024 season has come to a close

June 27, 2024
Trump and Biden squared off for the first time in the 2024 election season
News|Political|US

Republicans advance contempt charges against Biden's ghostwriter for refusing to turn over records

House Republicans have advanced a resolution that would hold President Joe Biden’s ghostwriter in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over records related to the special counsel investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents

June 27, 2024
Republicans advance contempt charges against Biden's ghostwriter for refusing to turn over records
Health|News|Political|World

Gazans’ extreme hunger could leave its mark on subsequent generations

Hunger, stress, trauma, inadequate sanitation and other factors are converging to create a widespread humanitarian disaster with consequences that could last for generations.

June 27, 2024
Gazans’ extreme hunger could leave its mark on subsequent generations
News|Political|World

Thai courts to hear politically sensitive cases next week

Thai courts will convene on a trio of politically charged cases next week, including one that could potentially lead to the prime

June 27, 2024
Thai courts to hear politically sensitive cases next week
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Despite Supreme Court ruling, the future of emergency abortions is still unclear for US women

The U.S. Supreme Court did not settle the debate over whether federal law requires hospitals to stabilize pregnant patients with emergency abortions on Wednesday, despite saying Idaho hospitals can provide abortions in medical emergencies even with the state’s restrictions

June 27, 2024
Despite Supreme Court ruling, the future of emergency abortions is still unclear for US women
MidEast|News|Political|World

Canada sanctions seven Israelis, five entities over West Bank violence

Canada on Thursday imposed sanctions on seven Israeli settlers it said had taken part in extremist violence in the West Bank, the second time in just over a month Ottawa has taken

June 27, 2024
Canada sanctions seven Israelis, five entities over West Bank violence
News|Political|World

Putin to keep demoted ally Patrushev on Russia's Security Council

President Vladimir Putin will keep demoted ally Nikolai Patrushev, a Cold War warrior who crafted the Kremlin's national security strategy, on Russia's top consulting security body,

June 27, 2024
Putin to keep demoted ally Patrushev on Russia's Security Council
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Zimbabwe police quash opposition courthouse protest over prolonged detention of activists

Zimbabwe police have used batons to break up a protest by opposition supporters outside a courthouse in the capital Harare

June 27, 2024
Zimbabwe police quash opposition courthouse protest over prolonged detention of activists
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas

Russia's Human Rights Commissioner said on Tuesday she had issued a fresh appeal to senior U.N. and other officials to take action to secure the release of Russian nationals still held by

June 27, 2024
Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas
Americas|Political|World

Bolivia coup fiasco lays bare a divided country in political, economic crisis

A coup attempt in Bolivia that saw soldiers take over La Paz's central square and ram the presidential palace with an armored truck was put down

June 27, 2024
Bolivia coup fiasco lays bare a divided country in political, economic crisis
Health|News|Political|US

US judge strikes down Florida ban on gender-affirming healthcare

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that parts of Florida's ban of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender children and restrictions on gender-affirming

June 27, 2024
US judge strikes down Florida ban on gender-affirming healthcare
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany's Scholz: Ukrainian refugees should be shared fairly

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday called for a fairer distribution of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, stressing how countries contributing less to the effort should receive

June 27, 2024
Germany's Scholz: Ukrainian refugees should be shared fairly
News|Political|World

Putin hopes to meet Turkish President Erdogan at regional meeting

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, quoted by Russian news agencies, said on Tuesday he hoped to meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan next month at a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

June 27, 2024
Putin hopes to meet Turkish President Erdogan at regional meeting
Europe|News|Political|World

Slovakia to boost protections for politicians after assassination attempt on populist premier Fico

Slovakia’s Parliament has approved a package of legislation meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

June 27, 2024
Slovakia to boost protections for politicians after assassination attempt on populist premier Fico
Crime|News|Political|US

Pivotal moments leading up to the conviction of Joe Biden's son Hunter

A jury in Delaware convicted Hunter Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden's son, on Tuesday of lying about his illegal drug use when he purchased a gun in 2018.

June 27, 2024
Pivotal moments leading up to the conviction of Joe Biden's son Hunter
News|Political|World

Georgian parliament gives initial approval to sweeping curbs on LGBT rights

Georgia's parliament on Thursday gave its initial approval to a set of bills containing sweeping curbs on LGBT rights, including bans on the "propaganda" of same-sex

June 27, 2024
Georgian parliament gives initial approval to sweeping curbs on LGBT rights
Europe|News|Political|World

France's conservative leader: Want to form "alliance" with Le Pen's National Rally

France's conservative Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti on Tuesday called for a country-wide alliance between his party's candidates and Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally

June 27, 2024
France's conservative leader: Want to form "alliance" with Le Pen's National Rally
News|Political

Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career but there’s always been a nagging question over the keenness of his politcal antenna

June 27, 2024
Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
Election|News|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Here's a look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump's first debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have met for their first debate of the 2024 season, and there was no shortage of false claims

June 27, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Here's a look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump's first debate
News|Opinion|Political|US

7 in 10 Americans think Supreme Court justices put ideology over impartiality: AP-NORC poll

As the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a major case involving former President Donald Trump, 7 in 10 Americans think its justices are more likely to shape the law to fit their own ideology, rather than serving as neutral arbiters of government authority

June 27, 2024
7 in 10 Americans think Supreme Court justices put ideology over impartiality: AP-NORC poll
Europe|News|Political|US

Senior Russian diplomat says US must take heed of discussions on nuclear doctrine

A senior Russian diplomat, in an interview published on Thursday, urged the United States to pay attention to discussions under way on possibly altering Moscow's nuclear doctrine to suit

June 27, 2024
Senior Russian diplomat says US must take heed of discussions on nuclear doctrine
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, official says

Hamas accepts a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday, adding that it was

June 27, 2024
Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, official says
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Women's rights will be raised at the UN meeting being attended by Taliban, UN official says

The U.N. political chief who will chair the first meeting between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and envoys from about 25 countries says women's rights will be raised at every session

June 27, 2024
Women's rights will be raised at the UN meeting being attended by Taliban, UN official says
Election|News|Political

EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief

European Union leaders agreed to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the

June 26, 2024
EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
Americas|News|Political|World

Bolivia's General Zuniga arrested for coup attempt

Bolivian authorities arrested General Juan Jose Zuniga on Wednesday afternoon, a Reuters witness saw, hours after troops stormed into the presidential palace amid a military coup

June 26, 2024
Bolivia's General Zuniga arrested for coup attempt
Election|News|Political|US

Boebert will likely fill the House seat vacated by congressman who criticized the GOP's extremes

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck resigned from Congress frustrated by a flank of the GOP’s unwavering devotion to former President Donald Trump

June 26, 2024
Boebert will likely fill the House seat vacated by congressman who criticized the GOP's extremes
Health|News|Political|US

Supreme Court decision allows pregnant people in Idaho to access emergency abortion care — for now

The Supreme Court formally dismissed an appeal over Idaho’s strict abortion ban, blocking enforcement of the state’s law a day after the opinion was inadvertently posted on the court’s website in an astonishing departure from its highly controlled protocols. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig weighs in.

June 26, 2024
Supreme Court decision allows pregnant people in Idaho to access emergency abortion care — for now
Health|News|Political|US

Wisconsin's top court set to hear abortion rights case, Wisconsin Watch reports

Wisconsin's highest court is expected to agree to hear a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood asking it to recognize a right to abortion in the state, news site Wisconsin Watch

June 26, 2024
Wisconsin's top court set to hear abortion rights case, Wisconsin Watch reports
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

What is the federal law at the center of the Supreme Court's latest abortion case?

The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to release an opinion that will allow doctors in Idaho to perform abortions to stabilize patients at least for now, despite the state's strict abortion ban

June 26, 2024
What is the federal law at the center of the Supreme Court's latest abortion case?
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Biden to lift ban on Ukrainian unit using US weapons, Wash Post reports

The Biden administration will lift its ban on allowing a controversial Ukrainian military unit to use U.S. weapons, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing State Department

June 26, 2024
Biden to lift ban on Ukrainian unit using US weapons, Wash Post reports
Election|News|Political

UK's Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as a noisy protest mars their final election debate

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer struggled to get their messages across as protesters drowned out the early stages of their final televised debate of the U.K. election campaign

June 26, 2024
UK's Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as a noisy protest mars their final election debate
Americas|News|Political|World

Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis

Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup and urged people to mobilize

June 26, 2024
Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Moldovan president signs changes to treason law denounced by opposition, Amnesty International

Moldova's pro-European president signed into law on Monday changes to the criminal code expanding provisions on treason denounced by her opponents and Amnesty

June 26, 2024
Moldovan president signs changes to treason law denounced by opposition, Amnesty International
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs

Anticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes the fourth major foreign intervention in its history to fight gang violence

June 26, 2024
Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs
Health|News|Political|US

Justices seem set to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, a prematurely posted opinion says

The Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a pregnant patient’s health is at serious risk, as a legal case plays out

June 26, 2024
Justices seem set to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, a prematurely posted opinion says
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungarian president to skip NATO's eastern flank summit -Latvia

Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok will not attend the summit of the Bucharest Nine, a group of European countries on the eastern edge of NATO in Riga on Tuesday,

June 26, 2024
Hungarian president to skip NATO's eastern flank summit -Latvia
Election|News|Political|US

The mismatch in US economy perception versus reality: McGeever

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in the first of the 2024 presidential debates, the gulf between Americans'

June 26, 2024
The mismatch in US economy perception versus reality: McGeever
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Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation

The Supreme Court said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation.

June 26, 2024
Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation
Asia|News|Political

Modi's govt calls on Indian state to look into Reuters report on Foxconn hiring

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Wednesday said it has asked the Tamil Nadu state to submit a "

June 26, 2024
Modi's govt calls on Indian state to look into Reuters report on Foxconn hiring
Crime|News|Political|US

Supreme Court overturns ex-mayor’s bribery conviction, narrowing the scope of public corruption law

The Supreme Court has overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor, the latest in a series of decisions narrowing the scope of federal public corruption law

June 26, 2024
Supreme Court overturns ex-mayor’s bribery conviction, narrowing the scope of public corruption law
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Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated, says envoy

India has said a report by Canadian legislators alleging interference by New Delhi is politically motivated and influenced by Sikh separatist campaigners.

June 26, 2024
Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated, says envoy
Europe|Political

ECJ annuls sanctions on Dmitry Pumpyansky, the ex-chair of Russia's TMK

Dmitry Pumpyansky, the billionaire former chairman of Russian steel pipe maker TMK, no longer warrants being on the EU's sanctions list related to Moscow's invasion

June 26, 2024
ECJ annuls sanctions on Dmitry Pumpyansky, the ex-chair of Russia's TMK
Election|Europe|News|Political

From trade to climate, five takeaways from the EU election

The European Parliament took a shift to the right after a four-day election concluded on Sunday, with more eurosceptic nationalists and fewer mainstream liberals and Greens.

June 26, 2024
From trade to climate, five takeaways from the EU election
Crime|News|Political|US

Hunter Biden indicates he won't testify in gun trial, CNN reports

Hunter Biden's defense attorney indicated in court on Monday that the U.S. president's son will not testify in his criminal trial on federal gun charges, CNN reported on Monday.

June 26, 2024
Hunter Biden indicates he won't testify in gun trial, CNN reports
Election|Europe|News|Political|US

US monitors EU shift as far-right gains in France, Germany raise NATO concerns

U.S. government officials are keeping a close watch on the aftermath of the European Parliament election that saw far-right parties gain seats in France and Germany, wary of the

June 26, 2024
US monitors EU shift as far-right gains in France, Germany raise NATO concerns
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Are you better off today? A question for voters as Biden, Trump debate

Perhaps the most famous one-liner in a presidential debate, Ronald Reagan's "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"

June 26, 2024
Are you better off today? A question for voters as Biden, Trump debate
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits front-line troops under pressure from Russia's onslaught in eastern areas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi have visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region who have weathered fierce Russian ground and air assaults in recent months

June 26, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits front-line troops under pressure from Russia's onslaught in eastern areas
Political|Technology|US|World

How Australia's quiet diplomacy led Julian Assange to freedom

After Julian Assange was released by a court on the remote U.S.

June 26, 2024
How Australia's quiet diplomacy led Julian Assange to freedom
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general

NATO has appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine

June 26, 2024
NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss

NATO on Wednesday selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO's next boss, as the war in Ukraine rages on its doorstep and uncertainty hangs over the United

June 26, 2024
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Election|Europe|Political

Tall order for Sinn Fein to revive suddenly flagging Irish election hopes

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris could be tempted to call an early national election after rival Sinn Fein flopped at local council polls, upending expectations

June 26, 2024
Tall order for Sinn Fein to revive suddenly flagging Irish election hopes
Europe|Political|World

Belarus says it is joining nuclear exercises with Russia

Belarus said on Monday its army was taking part in the second stage of Russian exercises ordered by President Vladimir Putin to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons.

June 26, 2024
Belarus says it is joining nuclear exercises with Russia
Election|Europe|News|Political

French Jews caught between extremes in polarising snap election

As French Jews, Maury and Alain Fischler feel trapped between equally unpalatable extremes as France rushes into a snap election with the far right ahead in the

June 26, 2024
French Jews caught between extremes in polarising snap election
Election|Europe|News|Political

Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party leads in parliamentary election count

The centre-right GERB party was on course to have won the most votes in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, but will have to seek coalition partners to form a government, partial

June 26, 2024
Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party leads in parliamentary election count
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

ICC convicts al-Qaida-linked leader of abusing prisoners in Mali

The International Criminal Court has convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali’s historic city of Timbuktu

June 26, 2024
ICC convicts al-Qaida-linked leader of abusing prisoners in Mali
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

India's Modi wins test of strength in parliament with election of speaker

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed the first big political test of his third term on Wednesday as a candidate from the ruling coalition was elected speaker of the lower house

June 26, 2024
India's Modi wins test of strength in parliament with election of speaker
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds most U.S. adults plan to watch or listen to some element of Thursday's presidential debate

June 26, 2024
Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds
Americas|Australia|Crime|News|Political|World

Julian Assange returns home as free man to Australia, after plea deal with US

After being released from a UK prison as a part of a plea deal with the US, Julian Assange is flying to Saipan, an island near Australia, where he will appear in a US court on June 26.

June 26, 2024
Julian Assange returns home as free man to Australia, after plea deal with US
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Israel's military must enlist the ultra-Orthodox. What will that mean for Netanyahu and the war?

Israel's Supreme Court unanimously ordered the government to begin drafted ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the army

June 25, 2024
Israel's military must enlist the ultra-Orthodox. What will that mean for Netanyahu and the war?
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US, Russia defense chiefs speak as tensions rise over Crimea attack

The U.S. and Russian defense chiefs spoke by telephone on Tuesday in rare communication between the two powers and with tensions rising after Moscow blamed Washington for a

June 25, 2024
US, Russia defense chiefs speak as tensions rise over Crimea attack
Americas|Crime|Election|News|Political

Ecuador trial over presidential candidate's murder gets underway

A court in Ecuador on Tuesday started a trial against five people accused of murdering presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last year, where the accused could serve up to 26

June 25, 2024
Ecuador trial over presidential candidate's murder gets underway
News|Political|World

Russia has nuclear advances for an AI era, top arms control diplomat says

Russia's top diplomat for arms control said on Tuesday that Russia had made advances in nuclear deterrence that would allow it to ensure its security for decades to

June 25, 2024
Russia has nuclear advances for an AI era, top arms control diplomat says
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Dagestan political elite to be vetted for links to radical Islam after shootings

The Kremlin-backed head of Dagestan on Tuesday ordered background checks to be carried out on the Russian republic's political elite to make sure nobody had links to

June 25, 2024
Dagestan political elite to be vetted for links to radical Islam after shootings
Europe|News|Political

Get with the program or leave, French far-right's immigration tsar tells civil servants

French officials unwilling to work with a potential far right government should find a new job, the National Rally's (RN) immigration tsar

June 25, 2024
Get with the program or leave, French far-right's immigration tsar tells civil servants
Election|News|Political|US

Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections

Four prominent former officials in Georgia are joining a group that says it will try to counteract efforts to make people distrust elections

June 25, 2024
Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections
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Who are Russia's Shoigu and Gerasimov, accused by ICC of war crimes?

Here are some key facts about Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov, the two top Russian officials against whom the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for alleged

June 25, 2024
Who are Russia's Shoigu and Gerasimov, accused by ICC of war crimes?
MidEast|News|Political|World

Developing countries call on US to lift Palestinian UN veto

The D-8 group of developing nations called on Saturday for the U.S. to lift its veto on the full membership of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state in the United

June 25, 2024
Developing countries call on US to lift Palestinian UN veto
Europe|News|Political|World

Portugal's far-right leader faces criticism over exchange with migrant worker

Portugal's far-right party Chega is facing accusations that it manipulated a video showing a migrant worker confronting its leader Andre Ventura, who went on to

June 25, 2024
Portugal's far-right leader faces criticism over exchange with migrant worker
Asia|News|Political|World

Majority of Thais unhappy with PM Srettha's government, poll shows

A majority of Thais are dissatisfied with the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who took office nine months ago, as it has not been able to resolve the country's

June 25, 2024
Majority of Thais unhappy with PM Srettha's government, poll shows
News|Political

Israel extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days, cites security threat

A ban on Al Jazeera's operations in Israel was extended for another 45 days by Israel's telecoms regulator on Sunday after the cabinet agreed its broadcasts

June 25, 2024
Israel extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days, cites security threat
MidEast|Political|US|World

No White House word on whether Biden, Netanyahu to meet in Washington

The White House declined to say on Sunday whether President Joe Biden will meet Benjamin Netanyahu when the Israeli prime minister visits Washington next month to

June 25, 2024
No White House word on whether Biden, Netanyahu to meet in Washington
Election|Europe|News|Political

Centre-right GERB leads in Bulgaria's parliamentary vote-exit poll

Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party is seen in the lead after a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, but it will have to seek a coalition partner to

June 25, 2024
Centre-right GERB leads in Bulgaria's parliamentary vote-exit poll
Election|Europe|News|Political

German far-right makes strong gains in EU vote, ruling parties suffer

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) shrugged off a string of scandals to take second place in Sunday's EU election, making gains in

June 25, 2024
German far-right makes strong gains in EU vote, ruling parties suffer
Election|Europe|Political

Flemish nationalists to retain lead in Belgian parliament, far right gains

Flemish nationalist party N-VA (New Flemish Alliance) was on course to remain the largest party in Belgium's parliament on Sunday,

June 25, 2024
Flemish nationalists to retain lead in Belgian parliament, far right gains
Americas|Election|News|Political

Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate

Mexico's ruling Morena party and its allies have won a super-majority in the lower house of Congress but not the Senate, the party's president said on Sunday, falling just short

June 25, 2024
Mexico ruling party wins lower house super-majority but falls short in Senate
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump lawyers in classified docs case ask judge to suppress evidence seized during Mar-a-Lago search

Lawyers for Donald Trump are asking the judge presiding over his classified documents case to prevent prosecutors from using as evidence boxes of records seized during an FBI search of his Florida estate

June 25, 2024
Trump lawyers in classified docs case ask judge to suppress evidence seized during Mar-a-Lago search
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

German minister announces more Gaza aid, criticises parts of Israeli government

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday announced 19 million euros ($20.3 million) in more aid to Gaza and criticised parts of the Israeli government for actions that she

June 25, 2024
German minister announces more Gaza aid, criticises parts of Israeli government
News|Political|US

Judge questions Trump request to exclude evidence in documents case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case indicated on Tuesday that she was unlikely to grant his lawyers' request to exclude

June 25, 2024
Judge questions Trump request to exclude evidence in documents case
Election|MidEast|News|Political|World

Iran's supreme leader warns sole reformist in presidential race, while calling for 'maximum' turnout

Iran’s supreme leader has issued a thinly veiled warning to the sole reformist candidate in the country’s upcoming presidential election

June 25, 2024
Iran's supreme leader warns sole reformist in presidential race, while calling for 'maximum' turnout
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years

The European Union has launched membership talks with Ukraine a decade after Russian troops seized the Crimean Peninsula to deter the country from moving closer to the West, part of a chain of events that set the two neighbors on the path to war

June 25, 2024
Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Russia does not need to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia had no need to use nuclear weapons to secure victory in

June 25, 2024
Putin says Russia does not need to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine
Election|News|Political|World

Parliament speaker. The Tehran mayor. A heart surgeon. The race is on for Iran's next president

Six candidates have been approved by Iran’s theocracy to run in Friday’s presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash with several other officials in May

June 25, 2024
Parliament speaker. The Tehran mayor. A heart surgeon. The race is on for Iran's next president
Education|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom

June 25, 2024
Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Election|MidEast|News|Political|US

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

George Latimer has defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, of New York, in a Democratic primary that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza

June 25, 2024
George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

This week's televised debate is crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as well

The stakes are high for Joe Biden and Donald Trump for Thursday's first presidential debate

June 25, 2024
This week's televised debate is crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as well
Election|News|Political|US

Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates

It's debate prep time for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

June 25, 2024
Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates
News|Political|US|Videos

Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with Biden administration that will allow him to avoid imprisonment in US

CNN's Phil Mattingly talks with Julian Assange's half-brother, Gabriel Shipton, about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's plea deal that will allow him to avoid imprisonment in the US.

June 24, 2024
Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with Biden administration that will allow him to avoid imprisonment in US
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine starts EU membership talks in midst of war

The European Union opened membership talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, giving the country a political boost in the midst of its war against Russia's invasion, although

June 24, 2024
Ukraine starts EU membership talks in midst of war
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he's changing his tone before the debate

After months of casting President Joe Biden as a senile shell of a man incapable of putting two sentences together, Donald Trump has changed his tune

June 24, 2024
Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he's changing his tone before the debate
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes threaten to spark regional war and force US into conflict with Iran

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.

June 24, 2024
Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes threaten to spark regional war and force US into conflict with Iran
MidEast|News|Political|World

What is Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed group that could go to all-out war against Israel?

Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are threatening all-out war

June 24, 2024
What is Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed group that could go to all-out war against Israel?
Europe|Political|World

French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has sought to reassure French voters, European partners and international observers that his potential government would lead “realistic” economic policies and “not weaken” France’s voice abroad

June 24, 2024
French far-right leader Bardella seeks to reassure voters, EU partners on economic, foreign policies
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Supreme Court’s slow roll on deciding Trump’s immunity is the opposite of politics

Critics are decrying the long time the Supreme Court has taken to rule in a crucial Trump case, charging that it’s politically motivated to help Trump. A scholar of the court says they’re wrong.

June 24, 2024
Supreme Court’s slow roll on deciding Trump’s immunity is the opposite of politics
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

The Supreme Court is planning to weigh in on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors

June 24, 2024
Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in
Europe|News|Political|US

Supreme Court will take up Hungary's bid to end lawsuit from Holocaust survivors

The Supreme Court has agreed to intervene for the second time in a dispute between Hungary and Holocaust survivors who want to be compensated for property confiscated from them during World War II

June 24, 2024
Supreme Court will take up Hungary's bid to end lawsuit from Holocaust survivors
News|Political

Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election

Planned Parenthood's political and advocacy arms will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to bolster the campaigns of President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats

June 24, 2024
Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election
Election|News|Political|US

Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election

Planned Parenthood's political and advocacy arms will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to bolster the campaigns of President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats

June 24, 2024
Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election
News|Political|US|World

NAACP asks Biden to halt weapons to Israel as he seeks to shore up Black voter support

The NAACP urged President Joe Biden on Thursday to "indefinitely" halt all weapons deliveries to Israel and pressure the U.S. ally to end its war in the

June 24, 2024
NAACP asks Biden to halt weapons to Israel as he seeks to shore up Black voter support
Business|News|Political|US

US Appeals Court to hear net neutrality legal challenges

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a series of industry legal challenges seeking to block the Biden administration's reinstatement of landmark

June 24, 2024
US Appeals Court to hear net neutrality legal challenges
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US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet

The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key issues as the top U.S. military officer meets with his counterparts at a conference

June 24, 2024
US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutor in classified documents case clashes with judge over request to restrict Trump's speech

A federal prosecutor in the classified documents case of Donald Trump has clashed with the judge as he faced skeptical questioning over a request to bar the former president from making threatening comments about law enforcement agents involved in the investigation

June 24, 2024
Prosecutor in classified documents case clashes with judge over request to restrict Trump's speech
News|Political

Wisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusion

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing back against a request to let disabled people cast absentee ballots electronically from home in this November's presidential election

June 24, 2024
Wisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusion
Health|News|Political

Gaza government media office director, health ministry official say 40 killed in Israeli strike on Nuseirat school

The director of the Hamas-run Gaza government media office Ismail Al-Thawabta and a Gaza health ministry official told Reuters on Thursday 40 people were killed and 73 were wounded

June 23, 2024
Gaza government media office director, health ministry official say 40 killed in Israeli strike on Nuseirat school
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary will attend Ukraine conference in Switzerland, minister says

Hungary confirmed on Thursday it would attend a Ukraine summit on June 15 in Switzerland despite having cordial ties with Russia, which has not been invited to the gathering.

June 23, 2024
Hungary will attend Ukraine conference in Switzerland, minister says
Election|Health|News|Political|US

'Everything is at stake' for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears

Vice President Kamala Harris says “everything is at stake” with reproductive health rights in November's presidential election

June 23, 2024
'Everything is at stake' for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears
Europe|News|Political|World

North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election

North Macedonia’s center-right leader Hristijan Mickoski has secured parliamentary approval to lead a new coalition government

June 23, 2024
North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election
Election|News|Political

UK election betting scandal widens as a fourth Conservative Party official reportedly investigated

British media is reporting that the chief data officer of Britain’s Conservative Party has taken a leave of absence amid growing allegations that the governing party’s members have been using inside information to bet on the date of Britain’s July 4 national election

June 23, 2024
UK election betting scandal widens as a fourth Conservative Party official reportedly investigated
Political|World

Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons, lawmaker says

Russia, the world's biggest nuclear power, could reduce the decision-making time stipulated in official policy for the use of nuclear weapons if

June 23, 2024
Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons, lawmaker says
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Russia could use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or territory was under threat

President Vladimir Putin, asked about the risks of nuclear war over Ukraine, cautioned the West on Wednesday that Russia could use all available means to defend

June 22, 2024
Putin says Russia could use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or territory was under threat
Environment|Political|Science

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

About two years after 13 children and teens sued Hawaii over the threat posed by climate change, both sides have reached a settlement that includes an ambitious requirement to decarbonize the state's transportation system over the next 21 years

June 21, 2024
Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal
News|Political|US

Seeing is believing? Not necessarily when it comes to video clips of Biden and Trump

Republicans have shared a spate of lightly altered and out-of-context videos to fuel a narrative that President Joe Biden is mentally and physically unfit for office

June 21, 2024
Seeing is believing? Not necessarily when it comes to video clips of Biden and Trump
News|Political|World

Iranian mission to UN calls IAEA resolution against Iran 'hasty and unwise,' state TV says

Iran's mission to the United Nations said the decision to pass a resolution against Iran by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) board of governors was "hasty and unwise," the

June 21, 2024
Iranian mission to UN calls IAEA resolution against Iran 'hasty and unwise,' state TV says
Asia|News|Political

Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally named him on Wednesday to lead

June 21, 2024
Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
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The Supreme Court rules against California woman whose husband was denied entry to US

The Supreme Court has ruled against a California woman who said her rights were violated after federal officials refused to allow her husband into the country, in part, because of the way his tattoos were interpreted

June 21, 2024
The Supreme Court rules against California woman whose husband was denied entry to US
Crime|Education|News|Political

Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building

Dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building as part of a pro-Palestinian protest will have their criminal charges dropped

June 21, 2024
Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building
News|Political|US|World

UN chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions

Russia must abide by United Nations sanctions on North Korea, U.N.

June 21, 2024
UN chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte

The Biden administration has thanked Romania for its president withdrawing from the race to lead NATO, saying the move would help ensure the Western military alliance stays properly focused

June 21, 2024
US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte
Election|Europe|Political

Who is voting for the far right as French election nears?

This month's European election was not only the trigger for French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap parliamentary poll but also gives clues to the far right's

June 21, 2024
Who is voting for the far right as French election nears?
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from a betting controversy to Farage's ambition

The U.K. general election is nearly two weeks away

June 21, 2024
What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from a betting controversy to Farage's ambition
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack, Pentagon says

The Pentagon says Ukraine’s military is allowed to use longer-range missiles provided by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia across more than just the front lines near Kharkiv if Kyiv is acting in self-defense

June 21, 2024
Ukraine may fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack, Pentagon says
Election|MidEast|News|Political|US

What to expect in New York's state primaries

Tensions within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war are playing out in a key New York primary race next week

June 21, 2024
What to expect in New York's state primaries
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What to expect in Utah's state primaries

Utah voters will decide whether Sen. Mitt Romney’s brand of politics can still succeed in Republican primaries

June 21, 2024
What to expect in Utah's state primaries
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Putin says Russia will develop its nuclear arsenal to preserve global balance of power

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep developing its arsenal of nuclear weapons, the world's largest, as a deterrent and would supply the army fighting in

June 21, 2024
Putin says Russia will develop its nuclear arsenal to preserve global balance of power
News|Political|US|World

Russia tells US: we need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda

Russia sees a pressing need for security talks with the United States but they must be "comprehensive" and include the subject of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday.

June 21, 2024
Russia tells US: we need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Taiwan says it deeply regrets China's guidelines against 'separatists'

Taiwan government said on Friday it "deeply regrets" China's move to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for what it called "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists.

June 21, 2024
Taiwan says it deeply regrets China's guidelines against 'separatists'
Europe|News|Political|World

EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova

June 21, 2024
EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine captures Russian 'barn' tank modified against drone threat

The Ukrainians call it a "barn" tank, a bizarre-looking Russian battlefield vehicle captured by Kyiv's forces that shows how troops are trying to

June 21, 2024
Ukraine captures Russian 'barn' tank modified against drone threat
MidEast|News|Political|World

Gaza's Health Ministry says 25 killed, 50 wounded in Israeli strikes on tent camps

Armenia said it would recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what the Foreign Ministry described as a “severe reprimand.”

June 21, 2024
Gaza's Health Ministry says 25 killed, 50 wounded in Israeli strikes on tent camps
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters

Exit polls could not accurately capture discontent among the social and economic castes that are ranked lower in India in key states, resulting in an

June 21, 2024
India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters
Election|Europe|Political

Woman charged with assault after throwing drink at UK's Nigel Farage

A 25-year-old woman has been charged with the offences of assault by beating and criminal damage after throwing a milkshake over Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's Reform Party,

June 21, 2024
Woman charged with assault after throwing drink at UK's Nigel Farage
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel to phase out use of military detention camp

Israel is phasing out the use of a military-run detention camp for Palestinians captured during the Gaza war where rights groups say there has been abuse of inmates, justice

June 21, 2024
Israel to phase out use of military detention camp
Europe|Political

Nigel Farage's return boosts UK's right wing Reform UK party, poll shows

Support for Britain's Reform UK party has risen to just two percentage points short of the ruling Conservatives since Nigel Farage's decision to take over leadership and stand for

June 21, 2024
Nigel Farage's return boosts UK's right wing Reform UK party, poll shows
Political|World

Kremlin critic Yashin loses 'foreign agent' appeal

Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, imprisoned for criticising the war in Ukraine, lost a court appeal on Wednesday against being designated as a "foreign

June 21, 2024
Kremlin critic Yashin loses 'foreign agent' appeal
Election|News|Political|US

How Biden and Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate

President Joe Biden is beginning an intense period of private debate preparations at Camp David

June 21, 2024
How Biden and Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate
Election|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US

Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the debate over abortion access is playing out in elections and the courts

June 21, 2024
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US
Asia|Australia|News|Political|World

Australia seeks defence chiefs dialogue with China to reduce military incidents

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Friday that his country wants to restart annual dialogue with China's chief of defence to reduce

June 21, 2024
Australia seeks defence chiefs dialogue with China to reduce military incidents
Crime|News|Political|US

Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s 4-month contempt prison sentence

A federal appeals court panel has rejected longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to stay out of prison while he fights his conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol attack

June 21, 2024
Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s 4-month contempt prison sentence
News|Political|US

Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions

Donald Trump’s campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month

June 21, 2024
Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions
News|Political|World

Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal from Gaza

Hamas cannot agree to any deal unless Israel makes a "clear" commitment to a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, a senior official from the Palestinian

June 20, 2024
Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal from Gaza
News|Political

Granholm calls higher US tariffs on Chinese vehicle crucial for automakers

U.S.

June 20, 2024
Granholm calls higher US tariffs on Chinese vehicle crucial for automakers
Americas|Election|News|Political

Mexico's incoming president announces first Cabinet picks: academics and former public servants

Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has begun naming her Cabinet, presenting an even gender distribution and a heavy presence from academia and her prior administration as Mexico City’s mayor

June 20, 2024
Mexico's incoming president announces first Cabinet picks: academics and former public servants
News|Political|World

Campaigners urge UN rights chief to act on China Xinjiang abuse report

Campaign groups called on the United Nations human rights chief to take more action over what they said were documented abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslims in

June 20, 2024
Campaigners urge UN rights chief to act on China Xinjiang abuse report
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

US will redirect air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine that other allies had on order

The White House says it will rush delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting shipments that had been planned for other allied nations

June 20, 2024
US will redirect air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine that other allies had on order
Europe|News|Political

'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief

Mark Rutte has gotten to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics

June 20, 2024
'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief
Africa|News|Political|World

Burkina Faso junta leader denies reports of army mutiny

Burkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traore appeared on national TV on Thursday to deny reports of mutiny within the army following an attack by al Qaeda-linked insurgents that killed

June 20, 2024
Burkina Faso junta leader denies reports of army mutiny
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine says extending use of Western arms will weaken Russia near border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Tuesday that using Western weapons to strike inside Russia was a vital decision that would impact Moscow's tactical

June 20, 2024
Ukraine says extending use of Western arms will weaken Russia near border
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox coalition partners back Gaza hostage deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's biggest coalition partner said on Tuesday it would support a prospective deal to free hostages from Hamas captivity

June 20, 2024
Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox coalition partners back Gaza hostage deal
Business|News|Political

The Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business interests

The Supreme Court has upheld a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business and anti-regulatory interests

June 20, 2024
The Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business interests
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

NATO member Romania to send a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine

NATO member Romania’s top defense body says the country will donate a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine to help Kyiv in its war against Russia as Moscow’s forces continue to bombard civilian areas and energy infrastructure

June 20, 2024
NATO member Romania to send a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine
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Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger

Conservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump

June 20, 2024
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
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Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it's far from unique

A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commits each country to come to the other’s aid if attacked

June 20, 2024
Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it's far from unique
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin welcomes Turkey's reported desire to join BRICS

Russia welcomes Turkey's reported desire to become part of the BRICS group of nations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, saying the subject would be on the

June 20, 2024
Kremlin welcomes Turkey's reported desire to join BRICS
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Political|World

Georgia to move ahead soon with bill curbing LGBT rights

Georgia's parliament will shortly begin debating a wide-ranging "family values" bill that will include bans on "LGBT propaganda" and gender reassignment surgery, the speaker of

June 20, 2024
Georgia to move ahead soon with bill curbing LGBT rights
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Hundreds of German police raid properties in probe into 'Reichsbuerger' coup plot

Over 700 police searched properties in three German states on Tuesday associated with two suspects in the far-right "Reichsbuerger" group that plotted to overthrow the government,

June 20, 2024
Hundreds of German police raid properties in probe into 'Reichsbuerger' coup plot
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN rights office criticises Israel over deaths of 500 Palestinians in West Bank

The U.N. human rights office called on Tuesday for an end to violence in which it said Israeli security forces and Jewish settlers have killed more than 500

June 20, 2024
UN rights office criticises Israel over deaths of 500 Palestinians in West Bank
Political|World

New Caledonia independence party says Macron needs to do more to defuse tension

New Caledonia's pro-independence political party has told French President Emmanuel Macron it can't persuade protesters to remove roadblocks across the French

June 20, 2024
New Caledonia independence party says Macron needs to do more to defuse tension
Political|US|World

US seeks UN backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal

The U.S. said on Monday it wants the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution backing the proposal outlined by President Joe Biden to end

June 20, 2024
US seeks UN backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

RFK Jr. misses deadline to join Biden-Trump debate next week

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

June 20, 2024
RFK Jr. misses deadline to join Biden-Trump debate next week
Election|News|Political|US

Why Biden's campaign isn't celebrating Trump's felony conviction

In the wake of Donald Trump's historic hush-money conviction, Democrats are wrestling with how central Trump's felonies should be to President Joe

June 20, 2024
Why Biden's campaign isn't celebrating Trump's felony conviction
MidEast|News|Political|World

The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza

The fate of the proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza hinges in many ways on two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar

June 20, 2024
The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
Asia|News|Political|World

South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign strategic pact

South Korea says it will consider sending arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea rattled the region and beyond by signing a pact to come to each other’s defense in the event of war

June 20, 2024
South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign strategic pact
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Italy to send second air defence system to Ukraine, foreign minister says

Italy will send a second SAMP/T air defence system to Ukraine, its foreign minister said in a radio interview on Monday, responding to Kyiv's pleas for greater help to fend off Russian

June 19, 2024
Italy to send second air defence system to Ukraine, foreign minister says
Asia|News|Political|World

What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain

June 19, 2024
What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Far-right leader Bardella backpedals on taking France out of NATO strategic military command

The far-right leader angling to become France’s prime minister after the country’s upcoming parliamentary election has backtracked on the party’s previous promise to pull out of NATO’s strategic military command

June 19, 2024
Far-right leader Bardella backpedals on taking France out of NATO strategic military command
Health|Opinion|Political|US

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey

Abortion rights have found an unlikely champion in swing state Pennsylvania

June 19, 2024
The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey
Asia|News|Political|World

Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea

The Philippine military chief has demanded China return several rifles and equipment seized by the Chinese coast guard in a disputed shoal and pay for damage in an assault he likened to an act of piracy in the South China Sea

June 19, 2024
Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea
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Russia warns US against 'fatal' miscalculation in Ukraine

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday the United States could face "fatal consequences" if it ignored Moscow's warnings not to let Ukraine use weapons

June 19, 2024
Russia warns US against 'fatal' miscalculation in Ukraine
MidEast|News|Political|World

Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday to form a new government after the latter submitted his cabinet's resignation, following

June 19, 2024
Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

UK Conservatives say they will define sex as biological to end 'confusion'

Britain's Conservatives will clearly define sex as biological in the Equality Act if they win an election on July 4 to end an "ambiguity" that is putting women and girls' safety at

June 19, 2024
UK Conservatives say they will define sex as biological to end 'confusion'
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

UK's Starmer seeks to reassure voters with defence pledge

British opposition leader Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to secure the country's armed forces and nuclear deterrent, trying to reassure voters before an election

June 19, 2024
UK's Starmer seeks to reassure voters with defence pledge
Crime|News|Political|US

With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 people with cannabis convictions

June 19, 2024
With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven
News|Political|World

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.”

June 19, 2024
Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War
Crime|News|Political|US|World

US soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok has convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, and it sentenced him to three years and nine months in prison

June 19, 2024
US soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison
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Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball

Not even a WNBA basketball game is an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days

June 19, 2024
Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

The Biden administration has approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material

June 19, 2024
US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
News|Political|World

Georgian parliamentary speaker signs 'foreign agents' bill into law

Georgia's parliamentary speaker signed into law on Monday a bill on "foreign agents" that has caused a political crisis in the South Caucasus country and drawn sharp criticism from

June 18, 2024
Georgian parliamentary speaker signs 'foreign agents' bill into law
Europe|News|Political|World

Scholz to Putin: we will defend 'every square inch' of NATO territory

NATO's recent move to strengthen its eastern border is aimed at deterring Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday, adding that it should be clear to Moscow that the

June 18, 2024
Scholz to Putin: we will defend 'every square inch' of NATO territory
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Egypt demands Israel withdraws from Rafah crossing for it to operate again, sources say

Officials from the United States, Israel and Egypt ended a meeting in Cairo on Sunday with Egypt sticking to its position that Israel must withdraw from the Palestinian side of the

June 18, 2024
Egypt demands Israel withdraws from Rafah crossing for it to operate again, sources say
Europe|News|Political|World

Serbia's ruling SNS party wins elections in capital Belgrade

Serbia's ruling party defeated the opposition on Sunday in a vote for Belgrade city council and partial local elections across the country, marked by scuffles between opposition

June 18, 2024
Serbia's ruling SNS party wins elections in capital Belgrade
Europe|News|Political

Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections

Hungary has lifted its veto on Mark Rutte becoming the next head of NATO

June 18, 2024
Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections
Americas|Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Canada raised foreign interference concerns with China, defence minister says

Canada warned China against meddling in its elections during a rare meeting of the countries' defence chiefs, its defence minister said on Saturday.

June 18, 2024
Canada raised foreign interference concerns with China, defence minister says
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Biden calls criticism of Trump jury verdict 'dangerous, irresponsible'

President Joe Biden said on Friday that it was dangerous for people to question the integrity of the guilty verdict in Donald Trump's hush

June 18, 2024
Biden calls criticism of Trump jury verdict 'dangerous, irresponsible'
Asia|News|Political|World

Myanmar's Tin Oo, pro-democracy general who co-founded Suu Kyi's party, dies at 97  

Tin Oo, a towering figure in Myanmar's pro-democracy movement and close ally of detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, died on Saturday at age 97, political associates and close friends

June 18, 2024
Myanmar's Tin Oo, pro-democracy general who co-founded Suu Kyi's party, dies at 97  
Europe|Political|World

Thousands rally to back Hungary's Orban ahead of EU vote

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through downtown Budapest on Saturday in support of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces an unexpected

June 18, 2024
Thousands rally to back Hungary's Orban ahead of EU vote
Election|News|Opinion|Political

TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance is projected to win a majority in the general election that concluded on Saturday, an exit poll summary

June 18, 2024
TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election
Election|Europe|News|Political

EU parliament should look to Rome for inspiration, Meloni tells rally

The next European Parliament should copy the current Italian model of government, drawing together all parties on the right of the political spectrum to rule

June 18, 2024
EU parliament should look to Rome for inspiration, Meloni tells rally
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How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity

How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity

June 18, 2024
How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

What to know as Mexico prepares to elect its first woman president

Mexicans head to the polls on Sunday in a historic presidential election in which the two main candidates are women, ushering in a new political era for

June 18, 2024
What to know as Mexico prepares to elect its first woman president
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Georgian PM calls for review of relations with US

Georgian Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze called on Friday for a review of relations with the United States after Washington ordered punitive measures over the passage of a law on "foreign

June 18, 2024
Georgian PM calls for review of relations with US
Election|News|Political|US|World

Trump's foreign allies lambast conviction, others keep their counsel

Donald Trump's foreign allies, from Hungary's Viktor Orban to Britain's Nigel Farage, rallied to his defence saying his trial was politically motivated, while others reacted cautiously,

June 18, 2024
Trump's foreign allies lambast conviction, others keep their counsel
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early Wednesday, after he said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington

June 17, 2024
Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally
Crime|News|Political|US

A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation

A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allows law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the United States

June 17, 2024
A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel's Gantz at the crossroads over challenge to Netanyahu

Former general Benny Gantz faces a reckoning next week over his revolt against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been gaining ground in the

June 17, 2024
Israel's Gantz at the crossroads over challenge to Netanyahu
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US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties

Cyprus-U.S. relations have reached their highest level yet after the two countries embarked on a strategic dialogue on key issues including defense, security, energy, crisis management and the fight against terrorism, officials say

June 17, 2024
US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties
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1789 or 1866 is not 2024: Why historians have a difficult task in guiding Supreme Court justices as they decide today’s legal issues

Lawyers, advocacy groups and think tanks are soliciting historians’ expertise on the history underlying certain Supreme Court cases. Yet this history-for-hire approach raises questions.

June 17, 2024
1789 or 1866 is not 2024: Why historians have a difficult task in guiding Supreme Court justices as they decide today’s legal issues
Asia|News|Political|US|World

China, US defence chiefs discuss Taiwan, Ukraine, Gaza

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun and United States Defense Minister Lloyd Austin held a constructive meeting in Singapore on Friday, including talks on Taiwan, the war between

June 17, 2024
China, US defence chiefs discuss Taiwan, Ukraine, Gaza
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Medvedev says Moscow's nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Russia was not bluffing when it spoke of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine and

June 17, 2024
Russia's Medvedev says Moscow's nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Ukraine has already tried striking Russian territory with U.S. arms

The Kremlin said on Friday that it was already aware of attempts by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory with weapons provided by the United States.

June 17, 2024
Kremlin says Ukraine has already tried striking Russian territory with U.S. arms
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented

Now that the jury in Donald Trump's criminal trial has made the historic decision to convict him, the judge overseeing the case will soon face a monumental choice:

June 17, 2024
For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented
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Kremlin says Trump verdict shows his rivals are using all means to get rid of him

The Kremlin said on Friday that Donald Trump's guilty verdict showed that all legal and illegal means were being used in the United States to get rid of political rivals.

June 17, 2024
Kremlin says Trump verdict shows his rivals are using all means to get rid of him
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin says it backs China's refusal to take part in Ukraine peace summit

The Kremlin said on Friday that Moscow supported China's refusal to take part in a peace summit on Ukraine next month in Switzerland because it was futile to hold such an event

June 17, 2024
Kremlin says it backs China's refusal to take part in Ukraine peace summit
Europe|Political|World

Far right AfD cracks Germany's post-Nazi firewalls with success in the east

In a recent discussion by the east German district council of Sonneberg about getting refugees into work, Roland Schliewe of the far-

June 17, 2024
Far right AfD cracks Germany's post-Nazi firewalls with success in the east
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US, allies 'gravely concerned' by North Korea-Russia cooperation

The United States and its main allies on said on Friday they are "gravely concerned" by deepening cooperation between North Korea and Russia and called for an end to North

June 17, 2024
US, allies 'gravely concerned' by North Korea-Russia cooperation
Election|Europe|Political

UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election

Britain's opposition Labour Party said that Diane Abbott, Britain's first Black woman lawmaker, would be able to run in the July 4 election after confusion over her

June 17, 2024
UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election
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Netanyahu dissolves influential war Cabinet after key partner bolted from government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the influential war Cabinet that has overseen the fighting in Gaza

June 17, 2024
Netanyahu dissolves influential war Cabinet after key partner bolted from government
Crime|Europe|News|Political|US|World

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26

A Russian court says the espionage trial in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors

June 17, 2024
The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26
News|Political|Science|World

Nuclear-armed nations are deepening their reliance on their nuclear weapons, watchdog finds

A Stockholm-based watchdog says the world's nine nuclear-armed states continue to modernize their nuclear weapons as the countries deepened their reliance on nuclear deterrence in 2023

June 17, 2024
Nuclear-armed nations are deepening their reliance on their nuclear weapons, watchdog finds
Crime|News|Political|US

How Donald Trump got convicted at his hush money trial

In their opening statement at Donald Trump’s criminal trial, the prosecutors seeking to win the first-ever criminal conviction of a sitting or former U.S. president

June 17, 2024
How Donald Trump got convicted at his hush money trial
Election|News|Political

Britain's July 4 election is fast approaching. Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change the tune

With less than three weeks to go until Britain’s election day, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change the tune

June 16, 2024
Britain's July 4 election is fast approaching. Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change the tune
MidEast|News|Political|US

What to know about Trump's outreach with Arab Americans led by his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law

Donald Trump's allies hope to seize on dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden among Arab American voters

June 16, 2024
What to know about Trump's outreach with Arab Americans led by his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law
Election|Health|Political|US

The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights

Anti-abortion groups and their Republican allies in state governments are using a range of strategies to counter proposed ballot initiatives that are intended to protect reproductive rights or prevent voters from having a say in the fall

June 16, 2024
The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights
Europe|News|Political|World

78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace

Nearly 80 countries have jointly called for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war

June 16, 2024
78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
Europe|News|Political|World

Navalny allies urge sanctions on Putin allies over opposition leader's death

Allies of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Thursday that members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle and wealthy oligarchs should

June 15, 2024
Navalny allies urge sanctions on Putin allies over opposition leader's death
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Slovenia's government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval

The Slovenian government on Thursday approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Robert Golob said, following in the steps of Spain, Ireland

June 15, 2024
Slovenia's government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval
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The US supports 'a just and lasting peace' for Ukraine, Harris tells Zelenskyy at Swiss summit

Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging America’s full support in backing Ukraine and global efforts to achieve “a just and lasting peace” in the face of Russia’s invasion

June 15, 2024
The US supports 'a just and lasting peace' for Ukraine, Harris tells Zelenskyy at Swiss summit
Crime|News|Political|US

Victims cited in DOJ report on Phoenix police brutality call on city to implement mandated reforms

Supporters of over two dozen alleged victims of civil rights violations at the hands of Phoenix police say a scathing Justice Department report is vindication

June 14, 2024
Victims cited in DOJ report on Phoenix police brutality call on city to implement mandated reforms
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

The Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone isn't the last word on the abortion pill

The Supreme Court has decided to uphold federal approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, for now

June 14, 2024
The Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone isn't the last word on the abortion pill
Election|News|Political|US

Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute

Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will go to court to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General Merrick Garland for access to President Joe Biden’s special counsel audio interview

June 14, 2024
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
News|Opinion|Political|US

Top US bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants might be imperiled by government action

A top U.S. bishop says government officials would be infringing on religious freedom if they were to restrict the Catholic Church’s work serving migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border

June 14, 2024
Top US bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants might be imperiled by government action
Europe|News|Political

France's political alliances and their election pledges

France's political parties have scrambled to form political alliances after President Emmanuel Macron's surprise move to call a parliamentary election, reshaping

June 14, 2024
France's political alliances and their election pledges
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO

June 14, 2024
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
Europe|News|Political|World

Canada's defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair says his country looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline by 2030

June 14, 2024
Canada's defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
Asia|Europe|News|Political|US|World

US accuses China's leadership over Ukraine, delivers new sanctions warning

The United States on Wednesday accused China's leadership of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and warned that Beijing could face further sanctions in response from the United

June 14, 2024
US accuses China's leadership over Ukraine, delivers new sanctions warning
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia putting pressure on countries to shun peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia was still trying to disrupt next month's world "peace summit" devoted to the conflict with Russia and was putting

June 14, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia putting pressure on countries to shun peace summit
Americas|News|Political|World

Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva removed his ambassador to Israel from his post and sent him to serve as his special representative in Geneva amid a diplomatic spat

June 14, 2024
Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat
News|Political|US

Federal probe urged of Black Lives Matter protest killing after Texas pardon

The attorneys general of more than a dozen states urged the U.S.

June 14, 2024
Federal probe urged of Black Lives Matter protest killing after Texas pardon
Asia|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Russia says it may take extra nuclear deterrence steps if US puts missiles in Europe/Asia

Russia may take extra steps in the area of nuclear deterrence if the United States deploys intermediate and short-range missiles in Europe and Asia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei

June 14, 2024
Russia says it may take extra nuclear deterrence steps if US puts missiles in Europe/Asia
Europe|News|Political|World

Spain approves Catalan amnesty bill set to define PM's term

Spain's Congress on Thursday overturned an upper house veto with its final approval of a disputed amnesty for Catalan separatists that is expected to set the stage

June 14, 2024
Spain approves Catalan amnesty bill set to define PM's term
Europe|News|Political|World

To help Airbus, Macron pressed Canada to ease Russia titanium sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron personally intervened to persuade Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to

June 14, 2024
To help Airbus, Macron pressed Canada to ease Russia titanium sanctions
Europe|News|Political|US|World

France's Macron to host meeting with U.S. President Biden on June 8

President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting with U.S.

June 14, 2024
France's Macron to host meeting with U.S. President Biden on June 8
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US boycotts UN tribute to late Iran president

The United States boycotted a United Nations tribute to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday because it said he was "involved in numerous,

June 14, 2024
US boycotts UN tribute to late Iran president
Europe|News|Political|World

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won't be taking part

Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine

June 14, 2024
A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won't be taking part
Health|Opinion|Political

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges

The opinion did not take on the substance of the plaintiffs’ claims against mifepristone, and the abortion pill is already facing other challenges.

June 13, 2024
Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Crime|News|Political|Technology|US

Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation

A Texas man has been charged with allegedly threatening an FBI special agent who had been involved in an investigation into the dissemination of personal data from Hunter Biden’s laptop

June 13, 2024
Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election

Jurors hearing the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president began their deliberations on Wednesday in Donald Trump's hush money case, weighing a verdict

June 13, 2024
How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Europe|News|Political|World

Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a 'demonstrative' nuclear explosion

A senior member of a Russian think tank whose ideas sometimes become government policy has suggested Moscow consider a "demonstrative" nuclear explosion to cow the West

June 13, 2024
Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a 'demonstrative' nuclear explosion
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Justice Department says Phoenix police violated rights. Here are some cases that drew criticism

The U.S. Justice Department says Phoenix police had a pattern of violating people's rights, from unjustified deadly force to discrimination against minorities and homeless populations

June 13, 2024
Justice Department says Phoenix police violated rights. Here are some cases that drew criticism
Crime|News|Political|US

What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Attorneys for the two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre say they will petition the Oklahoma Supreme Court for a rehearing in their reparations case

June 13, 2024
What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Election|News|Political|US

Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid

Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, one of former President Donald Trump’s fiercest critics in the GOP, has received Trump’s endorsement in his Maryland Senate bid

June 13, 2024
Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden's team touts his support for global alliances

Former President Donald Trump has told an influential group of CEOs that he would further cut the 21% corporate tax rate to 20%

June 13, 2024
Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden's team touts his support for global alliances
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over

The Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in the majority of U.S. abortions, though abortion opponents say the ruling won’t be the last word in the fight over mifepristone

June 13, 2024
Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over
Crime|News|Political|US

President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence

President Joe Biden says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes

June 13, 2024
President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence
Africa|MidEast|News|Political|World

UN adopts a resolution demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force halt its siege of a Darfur city

The U.N. Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding that Sudan’s paramilitary force halt its siege of the only capital in the vast western region of Darfur that it doesn’t control

June 13, 2024
UN adopts a resolution demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force halt its siege of a Darfur city
Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continue

The California Legislature has passed its own version of a state spending plan that rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts

June 13, 2024
California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continue
News|Political|US|World

US government's top hostage negotiator defends prisoner swaps with foreign adversaries

The U.S. government’s top hostage negotiator is defending prisoner swaps that free Americans wrongfully detained by foreign countries in exchange for the release of convicted criminals

June 13, 2024
US government's top hostage negotiator defends prisoner swaps with foreign adversaries
Crime|News|Political|US

Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says

The Justice Department says Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force

June 13, 2024
Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
Health|News|Political|US

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court's decision. Here's what you need to know

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling means the abortion pill mifepristone remains available in the United States, even through the mail

June 13, 2024
Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court's decision. Here's what you need to know
Health|News|Political|US

The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to preserve access to mifepristone, the drug most commonly used in medication abortions

June 13, 2024
The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone
Business|News|Political|US

Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes

The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks

June 13, 2024
Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes
Europe|News|Political|World

Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a long-term security agreement designed to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s invasion

June 13, 2024
Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last
News|Political|US

A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out her critics in Trump case in speech at Black church

Fani Willis called out her critics in a defiant speech Thursday at a Black church outside Atlanta, not naming names but appearing to refer to Donald Trump and others

June 13, 2024
A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out her critics in Trump case in speech at Black church
Crime|News|Political|US|World

Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say

Russian officials say U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia for over a year on espionage charges, will stand trial in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg

June 13, 2024
Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine’s draft woes leave the West facing pressure to make up for the troop shortfall

Recruiters are struggling to find enough men to counter a Russian invasion that has gained momentum in recent months.

June 13, 2024
Ukraine’s draft woes leave the West facing pressure to make up for the troop shortfall
Election|Environment|News|Opinion|Political

The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner

There’s lots of talk of change in Britain’s election campaign, but little talk about climate change

June 13, 2024
The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

NATO defense ministers are trying to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine

June 13, 2024
NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
Health|News|Opinion|Political

Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments

June 13, 2024
Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Aspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR chief says

The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he understands that the Biden administration enacted new restrictions on asylum-seekers entering the United States, but cautioned that some aspects of the executive order may violate refugee protection required under international law

June 13, 2024
Aspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR chief says
News|Political|World

Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state

Denmark's parliament rejected a proposal to recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday, backing the government's view that the necessary conditions were not in

June 13, 2024
Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state
Europe|News|Political|World

EU debates training troops in Ukraine, no common view yet

European Union defence ministers on Tuesday debated the idea of training Ukrainian forces inside the country but did not reach a common position on the sensitive issue, EU foreign

June 13, 2024
EU debates training troops in Ukraine, no common view yet
Election|News|Political

UK Conservatives pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party said it would create 100,000 more high skilled apprenticeship places per year by 2029 if it wins a national election on July

June 13, 2024
UK Conservatives pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships
News|Political|World

Algeria proposes UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'

Algeria on Tuesday proposed a draft U.N.

June 13, 2024
Algeria proposes UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'
Europe|News|Political

Once ostracised, Italy's Meloni is now centre stage in Europe

When Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took power in 2022, far-right parties across Europe hailed her victory, expecting the fiery new leader

June 13, 2024
Once ostracised, Italy's Meloni is now centre stage in Europe
Africa|Election|News|Political

South Africans start voting in election that could see ANC lose majority

South Africans started voting on Wednesday in an election that could mark a big political shift if the governing African National Congress party loses its majority as opinion

June 12, 2024
South Africans start voting in election that could see ANC lose majority
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood

Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, prompting an angry reaction from

June 12, 2024
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Thailand set to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult

Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said

June 12, 2024
Thailand set to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult
Asia|News|Political|World

Pakistan court delays ruling on ex-PM Khan's unlawful marriage conviction

A Pakistani court on Wednesday postponed a ruling on an appeal by former prime minister Imran Khan and his third wife against their conviction for unlawful marriage, their lawyer

June 12, 2024
Pakistan court delays ruling on ex-PM Khan's unlawful marriage conviction
Crime|Economy|News|Political|US

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who were seeking reparations

June 12, 2024
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations
Election|Europe|News|Political

Five UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the election

As Britain prepares for a general election in early July, and polls indicate the opposition Labour party could return to power for

June 12, 2024
Five UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the election
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Ukraine should hold presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Ukraine should hold a presidential election following the expiry of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's five-year term.

June 12, 2024
Putin says Ukraine should hold presidential election
News|Opinion|Political|US

AP-NORC poll: About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable

About half of U.S. adults approve of Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

June 12, 2024
AP-NORC poll: About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed

Hezbollah has vowed to intensify its attacks along the Lebanon-Israel border to avenge the killing of its most senior military commander by Israel since the latest round of violence began eight months ago

June 12, 2024
Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed
MidEast|News|Political|World

Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour

The leader of Armenia has declared his intention to pull out of a Russia-dominated security alliance of several ex-Soviet nations as tensions rise between the two allies

June 12, 2024
Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour
Election|News|Political|US

House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio

The House has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case

June 12, 2024
House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
Opinion|Political

Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans

Independents’ political views and policy preferences reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day. Democrats and Republicans have different sources for their views.

June 12, 2024
Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans
News|Political|US

Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress. Here's what that means

Merrick Garland is the third attorney general in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress

June 12, 2024
Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress. Here's what that means
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it's not forced to help out

Hungary has agreed not to veto NATO support for Ukraine

June 12, 2024
Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it's not forced to help out
News|Political

Israel's envoy to Ireland, recalled in Palestine dispute, warns of tech impact

Israel's ambassador to Dublin warned on Monday that a crisis in bilateral ties over Ireland's plan to recognise a Palestinian state sends the wrong message about

June 12, 2024
Israel's envoy to Ireland, recalled in Palestine dispute, warns of tech impact
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

The Kremlin scolded NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday for suggesting alliance members should let Ukraine strike deep into Russia with Western weapons, and said it

June 12, 2024
Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock grows, talks stall, IAEA reports say

Iran is enriching uranium to close to weapons-grade at a steady pace while discussions aimed at improving its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog are

June 12, 2024
Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock grows, talks stall, IAEA reports say
News|Political|US

What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? 4 cases remain and here are the major ones

The Supreme Court has just four undecided cases left on its docket

June 12, 2024
What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? 4 cases remain and here are the major ones
Europe|News|Political|World

Spain to ask EU partners to back ICJ over Israel

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday that he will ask the other 26 European Union member states to issue official backing to the International Court of

June 12, 2024
Spain to ask EU partners to back ICJ over Israel
Crime|News|Political|US

Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs

A federal appeals court has upheld California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties, deciding the laws do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers

June 11, 2024
Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs
News|Political|US|World

US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses

Two U.S. officials say the United States will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system

June 11, 2024
US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses
Election|Europe|News|Political

Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18

Britain's Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if it wins the national election on July 4, comprising military or community

June 11, 2024
Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18
Crime|News|Political|US

FBI data show sharp drop in violent crime but steepness is questioned

The Biden administration is taking credit for a sharp drop in violent crime though one expert says the declines are likely overstated

June 11, 2024
FBI data show sharp drop in violent crime but steepness is questioned
Crime|News|Political|US

President offers love and pride for his son's addiction recovery after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict

President Joe Biden kept his distance from the courtroom where his son Hunter stood trial on felony gun charges to avoid any appearance of meddling

June 11, 2024
President offers love and pride for his son's addiction recovery after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
Election|News|Political|US

Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol

House Republicans will meet privately with Donald Trump as the former president returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters trying to overturn President Joe Biden’s election

June 11, 2024
Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu's top rival left Israel's war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?

The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his strategy for the eight-month-old war with Hamas

June 11, 2024
Netanyahu's top rival left Israel's war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?
News|Political

Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania

Finland on Tuesday made its first deployment for NATO since joining the alliance in April 2023, sending seven F-18 fighter jets to a military base in southeastern

June 11, 2024
Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania
News|Political|World

Reaction to World Court's order for Israel to halt Rafah assault in Gaza

Israel was ordered by the World Court on Friday to halt its military assault on the city of Rafah during the Gaza war.

June 11, 2024
Reaction to World Court's order for Israel to halt Rafah assault in Gaza
Americas|News|Opinion|Political

From rebel to prisoner and leftist Latin American icon, Pepe Mujica reflects

José Mujica, a one-time guerrilla, prisoner and later president of Uruguay who has cemented himself as an icon of the Latin American left, maintains that he

June 11, 2024
From rebel to prisoner and leftist Latin American icon, Pepe Mujica reflects
News|Political|US

US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, FT reports

The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the coming weeks, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

June 11, 2024
US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, FT reports
News|Political|Technology

As Congress investigates the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for the warplane

A House subcommittee is holding a hearing on the troubled safety record of the Osprey aircraft and whether the program has adequate Pentagon oversight

June 11, 2024
As Congress investigates the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for the warplane
News|Opinion|Political

Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA

Gun control advocates and many Democrats see fresh openings created by hard-line positions of the gun lobby

June 11, 2024
Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA
Crime|News|Political|US

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

President Joe Biden says he will accept the outcome of his son's criminal case and “will continue to respect the judicial process.”

June 11, 2024
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows relatively few Americans say they’re fans of President Joe Biden’s work on the issue of student loans

June 11, 2024
Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds
News|Political|World

No sign of foul play in Iran president's deadly helicopter crash, early report says

A preliminary report by Iran's military said no evidence of foul play or attack had been found so far during investigations into the helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim

June 10, 2024
No sign of foul play in Iran president's deadly helicopter crash, early report says
News|Political|Technology|US

Defense spending measure would bar Chinese lidar in U.S. military systems

A U.S. defense spending bill advanced by the House of Representatives this week contains a measure that would bar the use of Chinese-made lidar sensors in U.S. military

June 10, 2024
Defense spending measure would bar Chinese lidar in U.S. military systems
Election|Europe|Political

Former Labour leader Corbyn to stand as independent in UK election

Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of Britain's Labour Party, said on Friday he would stand as an independent candidate at a national election on July 4, in a move which could lead to

June 10, 2024
Former Labour leader Corbyn to stand as independent in UK election
Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni rules out rightist merger in EU politics

Two pan-European umbrella groups on the furthest right of the political spectrum have no plans to merge but have plenty of room to work together in key areas, Italian Prime

June 10, 2024
Italy's Meloni rules out rightist merger in EU politics
Election|Europe|News|Political

Polish ex-ministers may have committed crimes in COVID postal vote plan, commission says

A Polish parliamentary commission investigating a plan to hold elections by postal vote during the COVID pandemic will tell prosecutors that crimes may have been committed by

June 10, 2024
Polish ex-ministers may have committed crimes in COVID postal vote plan, commission says
Election|Political|US

Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat

Backed by Donald Trump, Republican Brian Jack is trying to power his way to the nomination in an open Georgia congressional

June 10, 2024
Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat
Election|Europe|News|Political

Why you should care about the European Parliament election

European Union citizens will vote on June 6-9 to choose the 720 members of the next European Parliament, who will serve for five years.

June 10, 2024
Why you should care about the European Parliament election
Europe|News|Political|US|World

U.S., European powers divided over confronting Iran at IAEA, diplomats say

The U.S. and its three top European allies are divided over whether to confront Iran at the U.N. nuclear watchdog by seeking a resolution

June 10, 2024
U.S., European powers divided over confronting Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
News|Political|World

UN endorses US-backed cease-fire plan as Blinken holds talks on Gaza

The U.N. Security Council has overwhelmingly approved a U.S. resolution welcoming a cease-fire proposal

June 10, 2024
UN endorses US-backed cease-fire plan as Blinken holds talks on Gaza
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia unlikely to 'swallow the West whole', Hungary's Orban says

Fears that Russia would mount an attack on any NATO member are unfounded, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, adding that the war in Ukraine that is now in its

June 10, 2024
Russia unlikely to 'swallow the West whole', Hungary's Orban says
Asia|Crime|News|Political

Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit

The brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been ordered by a court to pay S$400,000 ($296,000) to two government ministers in a defamation

June 10, 2024
Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit
Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'

Donald Trump has urged a staunchly anti-abortion Christian group to stand up for “innocent life.”

June 10, 2024
Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'
Election|News|Political

Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting

Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will consider the political future of three-term Rep. Jared Golden in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections

June 10, 2024
Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting
Election|Europe|News|Political

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party has won European elections in Italy with a strong 28% of the votes, boosting her leadership at home and consolidating her kingmaker role in Europe

June 10, 2024
Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
News|Political|World

Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel's war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, has announced his resignation, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs

June 09, 2024
Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel's war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Election|Europe|News|Political

German far right gains as governing parties decline, but conservatives lead in European election

Projections show that Germany’s unpopular governing parties sank to feeble results and the far-right Alternative for Germany made gains in Sunday’s vote for the European Parliament, while the mainstream conservative opposition was the country’s strongest political force by a distance

June 09, 2024
German far right gains as governing parties decline, but conservatives lead in European election
Europe|News|Political

French PM, far-right leader, clash in EU debate

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and far-right party leader Jordan Bardella clashed in a TV debate on Thursday in which they presented radically different views of the European

June 09, 2024
French PM, far-right leader, clash in EU debate
Europe|News|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine's long-range glide bomb blunted by Russian jamming

Russian jamming has kept many of Ukraine's relatively new long-range GLSDB bombs from hitting their intended targets, three people familiar with the challenges

June 09, 2024
Ukraine's long-range glide bomb blunted by Russian jamming
Asia|News|Political|World

Narendra Modi's third term as India's prime minister may prove the most challenging

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken office for a third consecutive term

June 09, 2024
Narendra Modi's third term as India's prime minister may prove the most challenging
Election|MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

Iran’s Guardian Council has approved the country’s hard-line speaker of parliament and five others to run in the country’s June 28 presidential election following a helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others

June 09, 2024
Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
News|Political|US

Some nationalities escape Biden's sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce

President Joe Biden has suspended asylum processing at the U.S. border

June 09, 2024
Some nationalities escape Biden's sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce
Crime|News|Political|US

Takeaways from Hunter Biden's gun trial: His family turns out as his own words are used against him

Hunter Biden’s trial on gun charges brought by his father’s Justice Department has spotlighted embarrassing details about the president’s son in full view while first lady Jill Biden has sat in a Delaware courtroom

June 08, 2024
Takeaways from Hunter Biden's gun trial: His family turns out as his own words are used against him
Americas|News|Political|World

World Court rejects Mexico request for measures against Ecuador

Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday rejected a demand by Mexico for emergency measures to protect its embassy in Ecuador, amid an ongoing diplomatic

June 08, 2024
World Court rejects Mexico request for measures against Ecuador
Election|News|Political|US

Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he'll vote in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state

June 08, 2024
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death
Crime|News|Political|US

New Jersey businessman testifies he promised up to $250,000 in bribes for Sen. Bob Menendez's help

A New Jersey businessman who pleaded guilty and cooperated in the bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez has testified that he believed he had a deal worth $200,000 to $250,000 for the Democrat to make criminal probes of his friends and family vanish

June 07, 2024
New Jersey businessman testifies he promised up to $250,000 in bribes for Sen. Bob Menendez's help
MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken to push cease-fire proposal in eighth urgent Mideast trip since war in Gaza erupted

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his eighth diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began in October

June 07, 2024
Blinken to push cease-fire proposal in eighth urgent Mideast trip since war in Gaza erupted
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia says it will strike British targets if UK weapons are used to hit its territory

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Moscow will retaliate with strikes on British targets if British weapons are used by Ukraine to strike

June 07, 2024
Russia says it will strike British targets if UK weapons are used to hit its territory
Election|News|Political|US

What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries

South Carolina lawmakers will go before voters next week in state primary elections

June 07, 2024
What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries
News|Political|World

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

President Vladimir Putin says that he sees no current threat to Russia’s sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but has again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets

June 07, 2024
Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes
News|Opinion|Political|US

5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past

Are concerns about Supreme Court justices’ ethics an old problem, a new one, political gamesmanship, or something more serious? Yes to all of it.

June 07, 2024
5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What to expect in North Dakota's state primaries

While possible Republican vice presidential hopeful Doug Burgum travels the country campaigning for former President Donald Trump, the race to succeed him as North Dakota governor tops the list of contests voters will decide in statewide and local primaries

June 07, 2024
What to expect in North Dakota's state primaries
Crime|News|Political|US

The Latest: Jurors dismissed for the day in Hunter Biden's trial

Jurors have been dismissed for the day in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial and they’ll return Monday morning

June 07, 2024
The Latest: Jurors dismissed for the day in Hunter Biden's trial
Election|News|Political|World

India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been formally elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance coalition, which won the most seats in the national election

June 07, 2024
India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government
Asia|News|Political|World

Will North Korea fly trash balloons into South Korea again? A look at rising tensions between them

South Koreans are alert for possible new launches by North Korea of balloons carrying rubbish into the South, a day after Seoul activists flew their own balloons to scatter political leaflets in the North

June 07, 2024
Will North Korea fly trash balloons into South Korea again? A look at rising tensions between them
Election|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to fly home for an election campaign television interview

June 07, 2024
Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail
Asia|News|Political|World

Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security

Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, saying such actions threaten local and global security, undermine regional stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”

June 07, 2024
Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security
Election|Europe|News|Political

Nationalist parties, far-left on the rise ahead of Sunday's federal elections in Belgium

Belgian voters return to the polls on Sunday while both the far-right and the far-left are rising in the country

June 07, 2024
Nationalist parties, far-left on the rise ahead of Sunday's federal elections in Belgium
Crime|Political|US

Hunter Biden's criminal tax trial delayed to Sept. 5

The start of the criminal tax trial for President Joe Biden's son was postponed until Sept. 5 from June 20, which Hunter Biden's legal team requested because of

June 07, 2024
Hunter Biden's criminal tax trial delayed to Sept. 5
Europe|News|Political|World

UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia

British defence minister Grant Shapps accused China on Wednesday of providing or preparing to provide Russia with lethal aid for use in its war against Ukraine.

June 07, 2024
UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia
News|Political|US

Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter's possible release

The Kremlin said on Thursday said President Vladimir Putin had not had any contact with Donald Trump, after the former U.S. president said he would use his ties with Putin to get

June 07, 2024
Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter's possible release
Economy|Election|Europe|News|Political

From tax to homes, UK's Conservatives and Labour make economy a battleground for election

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party will focus on the economy as they ramp up their campaigning for a July 4 national election.

June 07, 2024
From tax to homes, UK's Conservatives and Labour make economy a battleground for election
Election|Europe|News|Political

UK opposition Labour party leader Starmer says 'it's time for change'

Keir Starmer, the leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, said on Wednesday a national election in July would give the country an opportunity to end the "chaos" of Prime

June 06, 2024
UK opposition Labour party leader Starmer says 'it's time for change'
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'

Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia

June 06, 2024
Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'
Africa|MidEast|News|Political|World

Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC

South Africa's small Muslim political party Al Jama-ah is gaining support due to the conflict in Gaza and sees itself as a potential coalition partner for the

June 06, 2024
Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are

June 06, 2024
Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4
News|Political|World

US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says

The Biden administration remains concerned about Israel's possible use of heavy bombs against civilians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and is in contact with Israel about it

June 06, 2024
US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says
Asia|News|Political|World

Two British judges resign from Hong Kong court. One cites the city's 'political situation'

Two British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s top court, deepening worries over the city’s rule of law under a Beijing-imposed national security law

June 06, 2024
Two British judges resign from Hong Kong court. One cites the city's 'political situation'
Crime|News|Political|Sports|US

Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot

Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol

June 06, 2024
Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot
Health|News|Political|US|World

Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

The Supreme Court is siding with Native American tribes who said they faced increased costs after taking over management of their own health care programs from the federal government

June 06, 2024
Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
News|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space

Russia's top arms control diplomat dismissed as "fake news" on Wednesday an assertion by the United States that Russia had launched a weapon into low-Earth orbit

June 06, 2024
Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space
MidEast|News|Political|World

Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide

Spain says it will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

June 06, 2024
Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
News|Opinion|Political|World

Many leaders are more interested in power than helping end conflict, UN humanitarian chief says

The United Nations humanitarian chief says leaders in many conflict areas are more interested in power and political rivalries than in listening to the needs of their people, improving their lives and ending the fighting

June 06, 2024
Many leaders are more interested in power than helping end conflict, UN humanitarian chief says
Election|Europe|Political

Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election

A final exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a center-left alliance are neck and neck in the Dutch election for the European Parliament

June 06, 2024
Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election
Asia|Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut

India’s bruised and battered opposition was largely written off in the lead-up to its national election as too weak to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist governing party

June 06, 2024
India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut
Business|Election|Political|US

Oil executives to host Trump fundraiser in Houston

The leaders of three big U.S. oil companies will host a fundraising luncheon in Houston on Wednesday benefiting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to a copy of an invitation

June 05, 2024
Oil executives to host Trump fundraiser in Houston
News|Political|US

Biden reaches out to Republican leaders for support of border bill

President Joe Biden on Monday urged Republican leaders in the House and Senate to support a revived bipartisan bill on border security, even as House Speaker Mike Johnson

June 05, 2024
Biden reaches out to Republican leaders for support of border bill
MidEast|News|Political|World

Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says

The Irish government is to announce the recognition of a Palestinian state on Wednesday, a move strongly opposed by Israel, a source familiar with the matter said.

June 05, 2024
Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state

Norway will recognise an independent Palestinian state in the hope that this will help to bring peace with Israel, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

June 05, 2024
Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France

When President Joe Biden commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 1944, he might be thinking about some of his uncles

June 05, 2024
Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France
News|Political|US

Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligence

House Speaker Mike Johnson is appointing two far-right Republicans to the powerful House Intelligence Committee

June 05, 2024
Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligence
Political|World

ICC warrant request for Israel poses quandary for Germany

German officials rejected any comparison between Hamas and Israel after the International Criminal Court's prosecutor asked judges to issue arrest warrants for

June 05, 2024
ICC warrant request for Israel poses quandary for Germany
Americas|Political|World

Colombia weighing whether to suspend EMC ceasefire after bombings: defense minister

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is weighing whether to fully suspend a ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) rebel group, Defense Minister Ivan

June 05, 2024
Colombia weighing whether to suspend EMC ceasefire after bombings: defense minister
Europe|News|Political|World

Moldova signs security and defence partnership with EU

Moldova has signed a security and defence partnership with the European Union, the first country to agree such a deal with the bloc, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on

June 05, 2024
Moldova signs security and defence partnership with EU
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets

President Vladimir Putin is warning that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets elsewhere in the world in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to launch attacks on Russian territory

June 05, 2024
Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN nuclear agency's board votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the watchdog

Diplomats say the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board has censured Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency

June 05, 2024
UN nuclear agency's board votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the watchdog
Crime|News|Political|World

Elderly Russian scientist jailed for 14 years for treason

Russian physicist Anatoly Maslov was convicted of treason on Tuesday and sentenced to 14 years in a penal colony, a Reuters reporter at the court said.

June 05, 2024
Elderly Russian scientist jailed for 14 years for treason
MidEast|News|Political|World

Putin, Bashir and Kony among ICC war crimes suspects at large

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas

June 05, 2024
Putin, Bashir and Kony among ICC war crimes suspects at large
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem as a far-right minister boasts of Jewish prayer at key site

Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis have marched through a sensitive Palestinian area of Jerusalem in an annual procession, chanting racist slogans

June 05, 2024
Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem as a far-right minister boasts of Jewish prayer at key site
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Kyiv on Monday that Ukraine's Western allies were taking too long to make decisions on military support for his

June 05, 2024
Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview
Election|Political|US

Big GOP funders sending millions into Missouri's attorney general primary

Major Republican campaign funders are investing millions in Missouri's GOP attorney general primary

June 05, 2024
Big GOP funders sending millions into Missouri's attorney general primary
Election|News|Political|US

Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle

Political observers have already placed their bets on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will win his third term in November

June 05, 2024
Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception

June 05, 2024
Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push
News|Political|US

South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one

South Carolina is trading its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one

June 05, 2024
South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
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Russia fails in rival UN bid on nuclear, other weapons in space

A Russian-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution that called on all countries to prevent "for all time" the placement, threat or use of any

June 04, 2024
Russia fails in rival UN bid on nuclear, other weapons in space
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says

Three former U.S. foreign policy officials in Donald Trump's administration met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other public figures in Israel on

June 04, 2024
Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pushes allies to step up aid and involvement in war

Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told

June 04, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy pushes allies to step up aid and involvement in war
Health|News|Political|US

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed

June 04, 2024
Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Reactions to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said on Monday he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders over

June 04, 2024
Reactions to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
Crime|News|Political|World

House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant

The House has passed legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

June 04, 2024
House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US launches lobbying blitz to sell Gaza cease-fire plan to Hamas through Arab and Muslim nations

The Biden administration has launched an intense drive to persuade Hamas and Israel to accept a new cease-fire proposal in the nearly eight-month-old war in Gaza while it also presses Arab nations to get the militant group to go along with the terms

June 04, 2024
US launches lobbying blitz to sell Gaza cease-fire plan to Hamas through Arab and Muslim nations
Crime|News|Political|US

Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’

Republicans who view Donald Trump's felony conviction by a Manhattan jury as politically motivated are calling on GOP prosecutors to start charging Democrats with crimes

June 04, 2024
Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas Gaza leader Sinwar, facing ICC warrant request, plotted Oct 7 attack

Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza who masterminded the bloodiest attack on Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, made no secret of his desire to strike hard

June 04, 2024
Hamas Gaza leader Sinwar, facing ICC warrant request, plotted Oct 7 attack
Crime|News|Political|World

ICC prosecutor's move against Netanyahu and Gallant is 'scandalous', Israeli minister says

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday a request by the International Criminal Court prosecutor for arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and defence minister was "

June 04, 2024
ICC prosecutor's move against Netanyahu and Gallant is 'scandalous', Israeli minister says
Africa|Election|News|Political|World

South Africa's ex-leader Zuma barred from standing in election

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in this month's election, the country's top court ruled on Monday, a

June 04, 2024
South Africa's ex-leader Zuma barred from standing in election
Election|News|Political|US

Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention

June 04, 2024
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
News|Political|World

Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza

Israel made a new push in central Gaza on Monday, bombarded towns in the north of the Strip and said it intended to broaden its

June 04, 2024
Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|World

Russia stresses strong ties with Iran as Putin calls interim president

Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Iran's new interim president on Monday as Moscow made clear its desire to preserve and build on its deepening relationship with Tehran

June 04, 2024
Russia stresses strong ties with Iran as Putin calls interim president
News|Opinion|Political

Sunak and Starmer clash over tax and health in a debate as disruptor Farage roils the UK election

The two main contenders to be Britain’s next prime minister have sparred over tax, the cost of living and the country’s creaking health system in an inconclusive televised debate

June 04, 2024
Sunak and Starmer clash over tax and health in a debate as disruptor Farage roils the UK election
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman

Donald Trump’s reaction to his conviction provides a textbook case of demagoguery – which erodes democratic institutions and can prime an audience for violence. His followers went right along.

June 04, 2024
Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman
Education|News|Opinion|Political|Uncategorized|US

An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s law to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools

The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, creating uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s.

June 04, 2024
An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s law to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools
News|Political|World

Kremlin says military will hold nuclear exercises in appropriate timeframe

The Kremlin said on Monday that exercises involving non-strategic nuclear weapons that President Vladimir Putin has ordered would be held "in the relevant timeframes" and that this

June 04, 2024
Kremlin says military will hold nuclear exercises in appropriate timeframe
Europe|News|Political|World

Slovenia recognizes a Palestinian state, and new fighting flares in central Gaza

Slovenia is the latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state

June 04, 2024
Slovenia recognizes a Palestinian state, and new fighting flares in central Gaza
Europe|Political|World

Why Poland says Russia and Belarus are weaponizing migration to benefit Europe’s far-right

Poland says neighboring Belarus and its main supporter and ally Russia are behind a recent surge in migrants from Belarus toward the European Union

June 04, 2024
Why Poland says Russia and Belarus are weaponizing migration to benefit Europe’s far-right
News|Political|US|World

US urges UN Security Council to support cease-fire plan in Gaza announced by President Biden

The United States is urging the U.N. Security Council to support the three-phase plan announced by President Joe Biden aimed at ending the nearly eight-month war in Gaza, freeing hostages and sending massive aid into the devastated territory

June 04, 2024
US urges UN Security Council to support cease-fire plan in Gaza announced by President Biden
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries

The Justice Department says it's concerned that releasing audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents could lead to deepfakes that trick Americans

June 04, 2024
Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries
Election|Political|US

RFK Jr. supporters: from Trump deserters to ex-Democrats, they're hungry for change

Republicans paint independent presidential candidate Robert F.

June 04, 2024
RFK Jr. supporters: from Trump deserters to ex-Democrats, they're hungry for change
MidEast|Political|World

Israel seeks bipartisan US support against establishment of a Palestinian state

Israel called for bipartisan support on Sunday from the United States against the establishment of a Palestinian state, which it said would be a reward for Hamas and its backer

June 04, 2024
Israel seeks bipartisan US support against establishment of a Palestinian state
Election|News|Opinion|Political

Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points, says Opinium poll

The opposition Labour Party’s lead over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s governing Conservative Party has increased to 18 points, according to an opinion poll published on

June 04, 2024
Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points, says Opinium poll
News|Political

Northern Ireland minister Heaton-Harris will not stand for re-election as MP

Britain's minister for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, will not stand for re-election to parliament, he said in a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday.

June 04, 2024
Northern Ireland minister Heaton-Harris will not stand for re-election as MP
Europe|News|Political|World

Britain's Shapps says stronger China-Russia ties threaten democracy

British defence minister Grant Shapps said on Sunday he was very concerned about a recent strengthening of diplomatic relations between China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir

June 04, 2024
Britain's Shapps says stronger China-Russia ties threaten democracy
Crime|News|Political|US

Minnesota prosecutor was reluctant to drop murder charge against trooper, but ultimately did

A progressive Minnesota prosecutor who was elected on a platform of police accountability has reluctantly dropped charges against a state trooper who fatally shot a Black man after a traffic stop

June 03, 2024
Minnesota prosecutor was reluctant to drop murder charge against trooper, but ultimately did
Business|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights

Senate Democrats are making a renewed push to show their support for ensuring nationwide access to in vitro fertilization

June 03, 2024
Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights
Crime|News|Political|US

Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13

June 03, 2024
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
Political|World

North Korea's Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated production to strengthen the country's nuclear force more rapidly, on the same day he oversaw a test of tactical

June 03, 2024
North Korea's Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Incoming Taiwan president Lai to pledge steady approach to relationship with China

Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te, will pledge to secure stability by maintaining the status quo in the island's relationship with China in his inauguration speech

June 03, 2024
Incoming Taiwan president Lai to pledge steady approach to relationship with China
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy

The cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads

June 03, 2024
Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy
Europe|News|Political

Brigitte Bierlein, Austria's first woman chancellor, dies at 74

Brigitte Bierlein, the former head of Austria’s Constitutional Court who became the country’s first female chancellor in an interim government in 2019, has died

June 03, 2024
Brigitte Bierlein, Austria's first woman chancellor, dies at 74
Election|MidEast|News|Political

Iran's hard-line parliament speaker emerges as the theocracy's top figure in the presidential vote

Iran’s hard-line parliament speaker has registered for the country’s June 28 presidential election

June 03, 2024
Iran's hard-line parliament speaker emerges as the theocracy's top figure in the presidential vote
Election|News|Political|US

New York race for US House becomes latest Israel lobby battleground

The Democratic primary race for a U.S.

June 03, 2024
New York race for US House becomes latest Israel lobby battleground
MidEast|News|Political|Videos|World

Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide

Israel defended the military necessity of its Gaza offensive on Friday at the International Court of Justice and asked judges to throw out a request by South Africa to order it to

June 03, 2024
Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide
News|Political|World

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'

Ukraine's top commander warned on Friday of "heavy battles" looming on the war's new front in the northeastern Kharkiv region as Russian President

June 03, 2024
Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'
Africa|Election|News|Political|World

Ghana parliament reconvenes, approves World Bank loan and appointees

Ghana's parliament, which had been adjourned since March following a dispute between the speaker and the president over an anti-LGBT bill, reconvened on

June 03, 2024
Ghana parliament reconvenes, approves World Bank loan and appointees
Election|Europe|News|Political

France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is likely to emerge as a big winner at the weekend's European Parliament elections even though she isn't even on the ballot

June 03, 2024
France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
Americas|News|Political|World

The first woman elected to lead Mexico faces pressing gender-related issues

Claudia Sheinbaum’s name will go down in Mexican history

June 03, 2024
The first woman elected to lead Mexico faces pressing gender-related issues
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

A scientist, a leftist and a former Mexico City mayor. Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next president and its first woman leader in more than 200 years of independence, captured the post by promising continuity

June 03, 2024
A scientist, a leftist and a former Mexico City mayor. Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know

The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential

June 03, 2024
India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin queries political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in absence of elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin queried the political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday when asked about the absence of plans to hold a presidential

June 03, 2024
Putin queries political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in absence of elections
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Russia says US 'playing with fire' in 'indirect war' with Moscow

A top Russian diplomat said on Friday the United States had long since entered into a state of indirect war with Moscow and was playing with fire over Ukraine by behaving in such a

June 03, 2024
Russia says US 'playing with fire' in 'indirect war' with Moscow
Economy|Election|News|Political

From tax to green power, UK's Conservatives and Labour lock horns on economy

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are increasingly making the economy a battleground of their early election

June 03, 2024
From tax to green power, UK's Conservatives and Labour lock horns on economy
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine allows some convicts to join armed forces in manpower push

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a law allowing some convicts to join the armed forces as it battles to hold the line against Russian offensives in Ukraine's northeast, east and south,

June 03, 2024
Ukraine allows some convicts to join armed forces in manpower push
Europe|News|Political|World

Energy shutdowns hit Ukraine after Russian attacks target infrastructure

Ukraine has imposed emergency power shutdowns in most of the country a day after Russia unleashed large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure and claimed it made gains in the eastern Donetsk province

June 02, 2024
Energy shutdowns hit Ukraine after Russian attacks target infrastructure
Election|MidEast|News|Political

Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election

Iran’s hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a possible candidate for the June 28 presidential election, seeking to regain the country’s top political position after a helicopter crash killed the nation’s president and seven others

June 02, 2024
Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election
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Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused China of helping Russia to disrupt a Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine

June 02, 2024
Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks
MidEast|News|Political|World

Chile joins developing nations rallying behind genocide case against Israel at international court

Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International Court of Justice

June 01, 2024
Chile joins developing nations rallying behind genocide case against Israel at international court
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Voters in Iceland are picking the new president of the rugged island near the Arctic Circle

Voters in Iceland are choosing a president and selecting from a field of 12 people including a former prime minister

June 01, 2024
Voters in Iceland are picking the new president of the rugged island near the Arctic Circle
News|Political|US

100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states

An act of Congress a century ago guaranteed citizenship to wary Native Americans in an age of forced assimilation and marked the outset of a long journey to secure voting rights

June 01, 2024
100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The Biden administration says Israel hasn't crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why

The Biden administration has gone to lengths to avoid any suggestion that Israeli forces have crossed a red line set by President Joe Biden in the deepening offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

June 01, 2024
The Biden administration says Israel hasn't crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal

Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza

June 01, 2024
Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal
MidEast|News|Political|World

The key people in Israel's government

More than seven months into the war in Gaza, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant publicly demanded a clear "day after" strategy in Gaza from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,

June 01, 2024
The key people in Israel's government
News|Political|World

Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

A Turkish court sentenced former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas to more than 40 years in jail on Thursday for instigating protests in 2014

June 01, 2024
Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests
Crime|News|Political|US

Who is Alvin Bragg? District attorney who prosecuted Trump says he was just doing his job

When Alvin Bragg took office as Manhattan district attorney in 2022, he stunned his own staff by pausing an investigation into Donald Trump that appeared to be heading toward an indictment

June 01, 2024
Who is Alvin Bragg? District attorney who prosecuted Trump says he was just doing his job
News|Political

From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race

Former Rep. Denny Rehberg of Montana is pursuing an unlikely path to victory in one of America's biggest congressional districts, where ranchers and open space dominate

June 01, 2024
From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race
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Oregon defendants without a lawyer must be released from jail, US appeals court says

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that Oregon defendants must be released from jail after seven days if they don't have an appointed defense attorney

June 01, 2024
Oregon defendants without a lawyer must be released from jail, US appeals court says
Business|Political|US|World

US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers

The United States announced sanctions on Thursday on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers

May 31, 2024
US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump responds to guilty verdict with attacks and false claims

Former President Donald Trump on Friday sought to relitigate several aspects of his hush money trial, making several false and unsupported claims after being convicted on 34 felony charges by a New York jury

May 31, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Trump responds to guilty verdict with attacks and false claims
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol

Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the U.S. Capitol

May 31, 2024
Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
Crime|News|Political|US

Answers to your questions about Donald Trump's historic hush money trial conviction

The first criminal conviction of a former American president is raising a host of legal and political questions: Will Donald Trump go to prison

May 31, 2024
Answers to your questions about Donald Trump's historic hush money trial conviction
Crime|News|Political|US

Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdict

Right-wing commentators and supporters of former President Donald Trump have flooded social media with images of upside-down American flags in protest of his historic guilty verdict

May 31, 2024
Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdict
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden calls Trump's claims on hush money conviction 'reckless' as campaign grapples with verdict

President Joe Biden says Donald Trump was found guilty by a unanimous jury and “it’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this is rigged just because they don’t like the verdict.”

May 31, 2024
Biden calls Trump's claims on hush money conviction 'reckless' as campaign grapples with verdict
Crime|Election|Europe|News|Political|Technology

Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia

Officials in Poland say that a fake news report saying that Prime Minister Donald Tusk was mobilizing 200,000 men starting on July 1 was probably the work of Russia-sponsored hackers and was designed to interfere with the upcoming European Parliament election

May 31, 2024
Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia
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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced he has switched his registration to independent

May 31, 2024
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'
Asia|Political|World

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seen in court via video link, appears in good shape

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court by video link from prison on Thursday to plead his petition against changes in

May 31, 2024
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seen in court via video link, appears in good shape
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Trump’s guilty verdict is not the end of the matter

By focusing on the facts, the public can avoid being distracted by baseless allegations about the Trump verdict that undermine institutions designed to ensure – not weaponize – justice.

May 31, 2024
Trump’s guilty verdict is not the end of the matter
Election|News|Opinion|Political

What to expect in the Washington, DC, primaries

Democrats in the nation’s capital will get their chance to weigh in on the race for the White House as the presidential primary calendar enters its final days

May 31, 2024
What to expect in the Washington, DC, primaries
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What to expect in the New Mexico presidential and state primaries

New Mexico voters will be among the last to cast ballots for presidential nominees when the state holds its presidential and state primaries

May 31, 2024
What to expect in the New Mexico presidential and state primaries
Africa|Election|News|Political|World

South Africa heads for 'coalition country' as partial election results put ruling ANC well below 50%

South Africa is heading closer to the reality of a national coalition government for the first time as partial election results put the ruling African Nation Congress well short of a majority

May 31, 2024
South Africa heads for 'coalition country' as partial election results put ruling ANC well below 50%
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons

NATO foreign ministers are meeting in the Czech capital to prepare for this summer’s leaders’ summit as the alliance boosts support for Ukraine and countries one-by-one remove restrictions on how Kyiv can use western-supplied weaponry to combat Russia’s invasion

May 31, 2024
NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons
Europe|News|Political

EU urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign agent' bill as protests continue

The European Union urged Georgia on Wednesday to withdraw its highly contested "foreign agents" bill, saying the measure would set back the

May 31, 2024
EU urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign agent' bill as protests continue
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Putin ally says Ukraine risks dragging the West into a major war with Russia

The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament warned that Ukraine was dragging the United States and Europe into a major global war and on Thursday urged Western leaders to act

May 31, 2024
Putin ally says Ukraine risks dragging the West into a major war with Russia
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Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was publicly challenged about post-war plans for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday by his own defence chief, who vowed to

May 31, 2024
Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans
Europe|News|Opinion|Political

Irish PM's party level with Sinn Fein in poll for first time since 2021

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris' Fine Gael drew level with Sinn Fein in an opinion poll for the first time in almost three years on Thursday, a further potential setback to the

May 31, 2024
Irish PM's party level with Sinn Fein in poll for first time since 2021
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Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana

Dozens of Thai cannabis advocates urged the government on Thursday to abandon its plans to re-list marijuana as an illegal narcotic, a week after it announced its dramatic policy U

May 31, 2024
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
Election|News|Political|US

Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss

Donald Trump and his allies are laying the groundwork to contest a potential loss in November, stoking doubts about the election's legitimacy even as

May 31, 2024
Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss
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European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany

An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting

May 31, 2024
European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany
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The verdict: Inside the courtroom as Donald Trump learned he had been convicted

History happened in Donald Trump's criminal trial just as everyone was getting ready to leave for the day

May 30, 2024
The verdict: Inside the courtroom as Donald Trump learned he had been convicted
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Foreign attempts to sway US elections dangerously high and rising, officials warn

An increasing number of foreign actors, including non-state actors, are seeking to influence U.S. elections, and Russia, China and Iran, while the most

May 30, 2024
Foreign attempts to sway US elections dangerously high and rising, officials warn
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Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense

Republican lawmakers are reacting with fury to the felony conviction of former President Donald Trump

May 30, 2024
Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense
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Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, are slumping before the opening bell after former President Donald Trump was convicted in his hush money trial

May 30, 2024
Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial
Opinion|Political

Why many countries have prosecuted former leaders

Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the US than in younger ones.

May 30, 2024
Why many countries have prosecuted former leaders
Africa|Election|Political|World

South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why

The real politicking in South Africa may start after the election results are announced as the country faces the possibility of no outright winner

May 30, 2024
South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why
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UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents

May 30, 2024
UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
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Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot

An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, where he also allegedly pushed an Associated Press photographer over a wall

May 30, 2024
Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot
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Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Defense experts who've reviewed debris images from an Israeli airstrike that ignited a deadly fire in a camp for displaced Palestinians question why Israel didn't use smaller, more precise weapons when so many civilians were nearby

May 30, 2024
Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Killings and attempted assassinations of leaders in Europe

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded on Wednesday, becoming the latest European leader to be the target of an assassination attempt.

May 30, 2024
Killings and attempted assassinations of leaders in Europe
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Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into military

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put forward a new conscription law proposal on Wednesday, one day before a deadline from Israel's top court, which has been

May 30, 2024
Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into military
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval

Slovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval

May 30, 2024
Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval
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Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says U.S. President Joe Biden will make his first state visit to France next week after attending D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in Normandy

May 30, 2024
Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week
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Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in strikes on Russian territory, US officials say

President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weaponry to strike inside Russia for the limited purpose of defending Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv

May 30, 2024
Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in strikes on Russian territory, US officials say
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Jury finds Trump guilty on all charges in hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial

May 30, 2024
Jury finds Trump guilty on all charges in hush money trial
Europe|News|Political|World

Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists

Spain’s lower house of parliament has given final approval to a contentious amnesty law for hundreds of Catalan separatists involved in the illegal and unsuccessful 2017 secession bid

May 30, 2024
Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists
Election|News|Political

Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash

Iran has opened a five-day registration period for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election

May 30, 2024
Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash
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Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a sea of white-capped graduates at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation

May 30, 2024
Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary
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AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises

The UN peacekeeping chief says deep divisions especially among the world’s most powerful nations have significantly undermined what the United Nations can do to help nations move from conflict to peace

May 30, 2024
AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises
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Xi pledges more Gaza aid and talks trade at summit with Arab leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and promising more humanitarian aid for people in Gaza

May 30, 2024
Xi pledges more Gaza aid and talks trade at summit with Arab leaders
Asia|Crime|Political

Thai activist charged with royal insult dies in pre-trial detention

A Thai political activist died in custody on Tuesday, the department of corrections said, and a legal aid group said she had been on a partial hunger strike during her pre-trial

May 30, 2024
Thai activist charged with royal insult dies in pre-trial detention
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Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, prompting US anger, new protests

Georgia's parliament on Tuesday passed the third and final reading of a "foreign agents" bill, prompting a warning from the United States that if the legislation

May 30, 2024
Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, prompting US anger, new protests
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Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons after what Moscow said were

May 30, 2024
Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?
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Putin says advance of Russian forces in Ukraine is going to plan

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian forces were improving their positions every day along the front in Ukraine in all directions and that the

May 30, 2024
Putin says advance of Russian forces in Ukraine is going to plan
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch

North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military, days after its failed spy satellite launch drew condemnation

May 29, 2024
North Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch
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To recuse or refuse? A look at Supreme Court justices’ decisions on whether to step aside in cases

In declining to step aside from two high-profile Supreme Court cases, Justice Samuel Alito has provided a rare window on the opaque process by which justices decide to recuse themselves

May 29, 2024
To recuse or refuse? A look at Supreme Court justices’ decisions on whether to step aside in cases
Election|Political

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint over rules for CNN's presidential debate next month

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

May 29, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint over rules for CNN's presidential debate next month
MidEast|News|Political|World

No single action is a red line on UK arms exports to Israel, deputy PM says

Britain will continue to approve arm exports to Israel, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told Reuters on Tuesday, saying a full-scale Israeli operation in Rafah

May 29, 2024
No single action is a red line on UK arms exports to Israel, deputy PM says
Europe|Opinion|Political

UK and US elections: 2 very different systems united by a common political language

UK political leaders have just a few short weeks − and limited campaign funds − to woo voters.

May 29, 2024
UK and US elections: 2 very different systems united by a common political language
MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state

May 29, 2024
Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
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Key Republican calls for 'generational' increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries

The top-ranking Republican on a Senate committee that oversees the military is calling for a “generational investment” in America’s defense

May 29, 2024
Key Republican calls for 'generational' increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries
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The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish

The Washington Post says it reported on a story about a controversial flag being flown outside the home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito years ago, but chose not to write about it

May 29, 2024
The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say

Thai prosecutors say former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for defaming the monarchy, three months after he was freed on parole on other charges

May 29, 2024
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say
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The toll of Beijing's security law on Hong Kong's activists

For decades, Hong Kong's activists have been fighting for democracy

May 29, 2024
The toll of Beijing's security law on Hong Kong's activists

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