Today: September 25, 2024
Today: September 25, 2024

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EU Parliament body to discuss relations with Hungary's presidency of the bloc

The European Parliament's organising body will discuss how the institution will engage with Hungary while it holds the EU's rotating presidency,

EU Parliament body to discuss relations with Hungary's presidency of the bloc
News|Political

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance have had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP vice presidential nominee

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate
Economy|Political

Brazil's Lula questions need for spending cuts, hints at missing fiscal target

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he needs convincing on the need for his government to cut spending, and did not rule out the possibility of Brazil not

Brazil's Lula questions need for spending cuts, hints at missing fiscal target
News|Political

Four in five Americans fear country is sliding into chaos, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans fear their country is spiraling out of control following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, with worries growing that the Nov. 5 election could

Four in five Americans fear country is sliding into chaos, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
News|Political

Welsh leader Vaughan Gething resigns after allies desert him over campaign donation scandal

The leader of the Welsh government says he will resign amid a campaign donation scandal

Welsh leader Vaughan Gething resigns after allies desert him over campaign donation scandal
News|Political

Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power

Of the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them — or nearly 1 in 5 — have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation

Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power
News|Political

US Vice President Harris, Vance speak as debate date in question

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has asked former President Donald Trump's running mate, J.D.

US Vice President Harris, Vance speak as debate date in question
Economy|News

Argentina posts six months of fiscal, financial surpluses

Argentina posted primary fiscal and financial surpluses in June, the economy ministry said on Tuesday, showing the fruits of a drastic austerity package rolled out by

Argentina posts six months of fiscal, financial surpluses
Business|Economy

Brazil government pushes central bank to handle rural insurance, say sources

Brazil's government has suggested that the central bank should cover the costs of a rural insurance program, two sources said on Tuesday, which may delay a

Brazil government pushes central bank to handle rural insurance, say sources
News|Political

Republican Senate candidates take the spotlight at Milwaukee convention as GOP eyes expanded map

Republican Senate candidates take the spotlight at Milwaukee convention as GOP eyes expanded map

Republican Senate candidates take the spotlight at Milwaukee convention as GOP eyes expanded map
News|Political

Sen. Menendez speaks after guilty verdict

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) responds after a jury has found the lawmaker guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial. 

Sen. Menendez speaks after guilty verdict
News|Political

SEN BOB MENENDEZ FOUND GUILTY IN FEDERAL CORRUPTION CASE (9:30pET)

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty of 16 charges including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice Tuesday

SEN BOB MENENDEZ FOUND GUILTY IN FEDERAL CORRUPTION CASE (9:30pET)
News|Political

Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action looms

Commissioners in Nevada’s second most populous county certified the results of two local recounts on Tuesday, reversing course on a controversial vote against certification that spurred legal action and put Washoe County in unchartered legal territory

Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action looms
News|Political

LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects

LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects

LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
Business|Economy

German coalition passes 2025 budget after months of wrangling

The German cabinet passed its 2025 budget on Wednesday after months of wrangling, even though a 17 billion euro ($18.6 billion) gap between projected spending and

German coalition passes 2025 budget after months of wrangling
Economy|News|Political

From political fog, world growth doubts creep back in: Mike Dolan

In all the hubbub about election uncertainty and the dash for the most lucrative financial trades to exploit it, creeping doubts about the resilience of the world

From political fog, world growth doubts creep back in: Mike Dolan
Education|News|Political

Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings

Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse students protesting against the government's job quota system on Wednesday, a day after violent

Violence breaks out at Bangladesh anti-quota protests, government orders probe into killings
Political

French Greens leader urges left to stop 'shameful' infighting

Stop the infighting and get your act together, French Green leader Marine Tondelier urged fellow left-wing party leaders on Wednesday as talks within the bloc on a joint candidate

French Greens leader urges left to stop 'shameful' infighting
News|Political

FACT FOCUS: A look at ominous claims around illegal immigration made at the Republican convention

Issues around illegal immigration were the focus of the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

FACT FOCUS: A look at ominous claims around illegal immigration made at the Republican convention
News|Political

Secret Service director asked if Trump rally perimeter was too small. Hear her response

The US Secret Service was “solely responsible” for the implementation and execution of security at the site of Saturday’s rally for former President Donald Trump’s campaign, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle tells CNN’s Whitney Wild.

Secret Service director asked if Trump rally perimeter was too small. Hear her response
News|Political

Venezuela opposition leader's security chief arrested days before election

The security chief of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested early on Wednesday, her Vente Venezuela political movement said.

Venezuela opposition leader's security chief arrested days before election
News|Political

European Commission chief von der Leyen faces precarious vote on new term

Ursula von der Leyen has spent weeks trying to convince European Union lawmakers to back her for a second term as president of the

European Commission chief von der Leyen faces precarious vote on new term
Economy|Political

UK plans to bolster budget watchdog after 'mini-budget' crisis

Britain's new government said on Wednesday it will strengthen the role of the country's official budget watchdog under new laws that Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will boost

UK plans to bolster budget watchdog after 'mini-budget' crisis
News|Political|Travel

Berlusconi family distances itself from decision to rename airport

The family of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was not consulted on the decision to rename Milan's main airport after him and recognises that the

Berlusconi family distances itself from decision to rename airport
Environment|Health

Turkey holds a tense debate on a bill to control stray dogs. It's raising fears of a mass culling

A Turkish parliamentary commission has begun debating a contentious bill to manage the country's substantial stray dog population

Turkey holds a tense debate on a bill to control stray dogs. It's raising fears of a mass culling

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