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Chilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he's a victim

Chile's prosecutor's office say President Gabriel Boric is under investigation for sexual harassment in connection with a case in which the president says he was systematically harassed via email by a woman over a decade ago

Chilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he's a victim
Political|US|World

Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the

Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push, sources say
Political|World

Netanyahu outlines three reasons Israel agreed to ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks after the Israeli security cabinet voted in favor of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Netanyahu outlines three reasons Israel agreed to ceasefire
US

Biden to deliver remarks Tuesday afternoon, White House says

U.S.

Biden to deliver remarks Tuesday afternoon, White House says
Crime|Europe|World

Albania police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-government protesters

Police in Albania's capital Tirana fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse hundreds of opposition protesters blocking roads, who accused the government of corruption and

Albania police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-government protesters
Crime|US

'I can't pay my bills,' Rudy Giuliani says in courtroom outburst

Rudy Giuliani was rebuked by a federal judge on Tuesday after the former New York City mayor interrupted a court hearing, pleading he could not pay his bills because

'I can't pay my bills,' Rudy Giuliani says in courtroom outburst
Business|Economy|Finance

Companies bolster currency hedges after Trump win as tariffs loom

Multinational companies are beefing up their foreign exchange hedging strategies to guard their overseas earnings from larger currency

Companies bolster currency hedges after Trump win as tariffs loom
Business|Economy|Finance

Expert says she has bad news for Trump voters who want lower grocery prices

President-elect Trump promised to impose massive tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on the first day of his administration. Trump argued the tariffs will be in retaliation for illegal immigrants and drugs coming across US borders. Economic analyst Catherine Rampell discusses who the tariffs could impact.

Expert says she has bad news for Trump voters who want lower grocery prices
Europe|World

Russian shelling kills two in Ukraine's Sumy, President Zelenskiy says

Russian shelling killed two civilians in the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine on Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Russian shelling kills two in Ukraine's Sumy, President Zelenskiy says
Business|Election|Technology|US

Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed

Billionaire Elon Musk has been using his social media platform X to go to bat for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and promote his own

Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed
Health|Political|Science|US

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?

President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States

Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
Business|Election|Finance|US

How Trump can overhaul US financial regulators when he takes office

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to overhaul U.S. financial regulators, which under Democratic President Joe Biden have pursued a slew of stringent new

How Trump can overhaul US financial regulators when he takes office
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Why is Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan in jail?

Pakistan's capital Islamabad was gripped by violence on Tuesday as protesters demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with security forces near the parliament.

Why is Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan in jail?
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods if the country doesn’t stop the flow of drugs and migrants across the border

Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Will Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?

Donald Trump is coming back to the White House, but don't expect another “Fire and Fury,” or much fire and fury in book publishing in general

Will Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?
Election|US

Election reform was on the ballot – voters largely said ‘no’

Voters proved hesitant to overhaul the election systems they were already familiar with, as almost all of the reforms in nine ballot measures across seven states and Washington failed to pass.

Election reform was on the ballot – voters largely said ‘no’
Crime|Political|US

I wrote a book on the execution of the Rosenbergs for Cold War spying – and a recently declassified document has convinced me that Ethel was innocent

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 for conspiring with the Soviets. A newly declassified memo debunks the government’s case against Ethel, and her sons want their mother exonerated.

I wrote a book on the execution of the Rosenbergs for Cold War spying – and a recently declassified document has convinced me that Ethel was innocent
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels

The expansion of green jet fuels could suffer a significant set-back under president-elect Donald Trump, according to aviation officials, who fear the reversal

Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels
Asia|Political|World

A violent showdown in Pakistan's capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters

Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan

A violent showdown in Pakistan's capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
Election|US

How seniors who voted for Harris are feeling about Trump's win

CNN's John King speaks with a group of senior voters in Pennsylvania about their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump's win in the 2024 election.

How seniors who voted for Harris are feeling about Trump's win
Business|Economy|Health|US

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal
Political|World

Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war

Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war

Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan ally wants pro-Kurdish party, jailed militant to talk

A key ally of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expanded on his proposal to end 40 years of conflict with Kurdish militants by proposing on Tuesday that parliament's pro-Kurdish party

Erdogan ally wants pro-Kurdish party, jailed militant to talk
Europe

Romanian Liberals back centrist presidential candidate after hard-right surge

A member of Romania's coalition government threw its weight behind the centrist candidate in a presidential election run-off late on Monday, as the NATO member braces for a ballot

Romanian Liberals back centrist presidential candidate after hard-right surge
Asia|World

Philippine president and vice president clash in a feud that's testing an Asian democracy

A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice president is testing an Asian democracy that has long been troubled by rowdy politics, poor law enforcement and bareface impunity

Philippine president and vice president clash in a feud that's testing an Asian democracy
Asia|Political|World

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched on the capital Islamabad this week, breaking through barricades and clashing with police in response

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Asia|Crime

Philippines summons VP Duterte over threat to have Marcos killed

Philippine law officials on Tuesday summoned vice president Sara Duterte for questioning over her weekend statements that she had contracted someone to assassinate President

Philippines summons VP Duterte over threat to have Marcos killed
Europe|Political|US

Austrian chancellor says he had 'very friendly' call with Trump

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer had a "very friendly and forward-looking" phone call with U.S.

Austrian chancellor says he had 'very friendly' call with Trump
Asia|Political

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos

Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, inviting her to answer investigators’ questions after she publicly threatened to have the president assassinated if she were killed in an unspecified plot herself

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos
Europe|World

Paris Mayor Hidalgo tells paper she will not seek re-election in 2026

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Tuesday she will not seek a third term in 2026, ending her tenure as the first woman to lead the French capital.

Paris Mayor Hidalgo tells paper she will not seek re-election in 2026
Asia|Crime|World

Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports

Pakistan's security forces launched a sweeping midnight raid on supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran

Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
Election|US

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team has investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administration

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations
Election|US

'Donald Trump is above the law': Democratic lawmaker reacts to Smith's move

Special counsel Jack Smith said he is dropping his election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump, seeking the case’s dismissal in a court filing with the judge. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) reacts.

'Donald Trump is above the law': Democratic lawmaker reacts to Smith's move
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help

An ethnic minority army that is part of formidable rebel alliance fighting Myanmar's ruling military has announced its willingness to hold talks with the junta after a year-

Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan PM Ishiba calls on businesses for big wage rises next year

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that he will ask companies to implement significant wage hikes at next year's labour negotiations, as his government puts pay

Japan PM Ishiba calls on businesses for big wage rises next year
Europe|World

Russia accelerates advance in Ukraine's east

Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine at the fastest rate since the early days of the 2022 invasion, taking an area half the size of London

Russia accelerates advance in Ukraine's east
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

U.S. stocks rose to records after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk
Business|Election|US

Walmart becomes latest company to back away from DEI commitments

Walmart joins a number of companies rolling back efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion - often under pressure from conservative influencers, and amid Donald Trump's anti-woke return to power.

Walmart becomes latest company to back away from DEI commitments
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil settles down after Israel agrees to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

Oil prices settled lower on Tuesday, extending the previous day's losses in choppy trade after Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, reducing oil's

Oil settles down after Israel agrees to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
Americas|Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
US

Trump's transition: ethics and security concerns

U.S.

Trump's transition: ethics and security concerns
Business|US

What diversity does — and doesn't — look like in Trump's Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump vigorously campaigned against diversity and inclusion efforts in business and government

What diversity does — and doesn't — look like in Trump's Cabinet
US|World

Republican senator blocks promotion of US Army general associated with Afghanistan withdrawal

A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of U.S.

Republican senator blocks promotion of US Army general associated with Afghanistan withdrawal
US

Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal

Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal

Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays

There’s no place like home for the holidays

So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays
Americas

Over 18,000 register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in Mexico's new system

More than 18,000 people have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in Mexico’s contentious new selection process

Over 18,000 register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in Mexico's new system
US|World

Lebanese sources: Biden and Macron set to announce Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal

U.S.

Lebanese sources: Biden and Macron set to announce Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal
Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and 'friendsgiving'

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have opened their final holiday season at the White House

Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and 'friendsgiving'
Americas|Economy|World

Nicaraguan lawmakers pass bill forcing local banks to ignore foreign sanctions

Nicaragua's parliament on Monday approved a law that seeks to nullify foreign sanctions issued against President Daniel Ortega's vice president and wife Rosario Murillo, several of their

Nicaraguan lawmakers pass bill forcing local banks to ignore foreign sanctions
Election|Opinion|US

At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting

The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism

At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
Europe|Political|World

Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday over a deadly rail station roof collapse that has ignited tensions in the Balkan state

Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government
World

Israeli cabinet to convene on Tuesday to discuss ceasefire with Lebanon, officials say

The Israeli cabinet will convene on Tuesday to approve a Lebanon ceasefire deal, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Monday.

Israeli cabinet to convene on Tuesday to discuss ceasefire with Lebanon, officials say
Political|World

Brawl erupts in Serbian parliament

Scuffles broke out in the Serbian parliament on Monday after opposition legislators raised banners accusing the ruling coalition of trying to shirk responsibility for the collapse

Brawl erupts in Serbian parliament
Europe

Germany's SPD nominates Scholz as chancellor candidate

Germany's ruling Social Democrats officially made Chancellor Olaf Scholz their lead candidate on Monday for February's election, billing him as a

Germany's SPD nominates Scholz as chancellor candidate
Political

Trump's tax-cut plans could be slowed by a wary bond market

Donald Trump's Republicans are promising to hit the gas next year when they assume full control of the U.S.

Trump's tax-cut plans could be slowed by a wary bond market
Europe

Georgian ruling party defies protests, boycott to re-open parliament after disputed election

Lawmakers from Georgia's ruling party opened the first session of parliament on Monday after last month's disputed election, defying protesters outside and a boycott

Georgian ruling party defies protests, boycott to re-open parliament after disputed election
World

Bolsonaro sidelined from Brazil's political scene as Trump enjoys resurgence

The political fortunes of Brazil's hard-right former President Jair Bolsonaro long mirrored those of his ideological ally Donald Trump - but their fates now

Bolsonaro sidelined from Brazil's political scene as Trump enjoys resurgence
Europe|Opinion

Irish PM's party slips to third place in pre-election poll

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris' Fine Gael party has slipped into third place after losing a quarter of its support in less than two weeks, according to one of the final opinion

Irish PM's party slips to third place in pre-election poll
Election|Europe|Political

Le Pen makes new threat to withdraw support for French government

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen issued a new threat on Monday to bring down France's coalition government in a no-confidence vote, after talks with Prime Minister

Le Pen makes new threat to withdraw support for French government
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine showdown: President says he'll fight vice president's plot to have him killed

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described a public threat by the vice president to have him killed by an assassin as a criminal plot and vowed to fight it, in a looming showdown between the country’s top two leaders

Philippine showdown: President says he'll fight vice president's plot to have him killed
Asia|Election|Political|World

Police fire tear gas as thousands supporting former Prime Minister Khan arrive near capital

Authorities say police are firing tear gas canisters at supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Police fire tear gas as thousands supporting former Prime Minister Khan arrive near capital
Asia|World

One killed, dozens injured in clashes with Imran Khan's supporters near Pakistan's capital

At least one police officer was killed and dozens of people injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with security

One killed, dozens injured in clashes with Imran Khan's supporters near Pakistan's capital
Africa|Election

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party

Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party
Asia|Political|World

Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's assassination threat

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos vowed on Monday to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his

Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's assassination threat
Africa|Election

Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week

Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday

Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
Election|Political|US

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general serves as a reminder that the Senate is still relevant when it comes to installing a president’s Cabinet

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning
Asia|World

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan's north, the first time since April it has reported such an incident in

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks climb with bonds, dollar dips as markets cheer US Treasury pick

MSCI's global equities gauge rose and U.S. government bonds rallied while the dollar fell on Monday as investors welcomed the incoming U.S

Stocks climb with bonds, dollar dips as markets cheer US Treasury pick
Europe

Poland's PiS party picks historian Nawrocki for presidential run

Poland's main opposition party, the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS), picked historian Karol Nawrocki on Sunday as its candidate for next year's presidential election, hoping to

Poland's PiS party picks historian Nawrocki for presidential run
Europe|Political

Italy's opposition 5-Star breaks with co-founder Grillo

Italy's 5-Star Movement severed ties on Sunday with its co-founder, the comedian Beppe Grillo, a further step in turning what was once a radical protest movement into a more

Italy's opposition 5-Star breaks with co-founder Grillo
Election|Opinion|Political|US

GOP Sen. Mullin: 'Outright dangerous' for Dem senator to call Trump's intel chief pick 'compromised'

On "State of the Union," CNN’s Dana Bash talks to Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) about President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence.

GOP Sen. Mullin: 'Outright dangerous' for Dem senator to call Trump's intel chief pick 'compromised'
Business|Political|US

Fareed Zakaria: Trump's DOGE will force GOP to confront what they've avoided for decades

CNN's Fareed Zakaria shares why he's excited about President-elect Donald Trump's announcement of a “Department of Government Efficiency” led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, as it will test the Republican Party's promises on government spending.

Fareed Zakaria: Trump's DOGE will force GOP to confront what they've avoided for decades
Political|World

Russia fires commander for false claims about progress of war in Ukraine, military bloggers say

Russia fires commander for false claims about progress of war in Ukraine, military bloggers say

Russia fires commander for false claims about progress of war in Ukraine, military bloggers say