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Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes

President Biden is expected to issue an historic apology Friday for the 150-year government effort to break up Native American culture, language and identity by forcing children into abusive boarding schools

Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes
Crime|World

More than 10,000 Haitians flee gang attacks in past week, UN says

More than 10,000 people in Haiti have been internally displaced in the last week as armed gangs operating in and around the capital Port-au-Prince ramp up attacks on areas

More than 10,000 Haitians flee gang attacks in past week, UN says
Political|World

North Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv

North Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv

North Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv
Europe|World

Austrian parliament elects first far-right speaker over left's objections

Austria's lower house of parliament on Thursday elected its first ever far-right speaker after his Freedom Party won last month's parliamentary election and many

Austrian parliament elects first far-right speaker over left's objections
MidEast|Political|World

Egypt hosts Hamas talks in Cairo to revive Gaza ceasefire, report says

An Egyptian security delegation met with a delegation of Hamas leaders in Cairo as part of efforts to resume the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV

Egypt hosts Hamas talks in Cairo to revive Gaza ceasefire, report says
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Spain commits 400 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Spain on Thursday announced plans for a contribution of 400 million euros ($433 million) to the World Bank's fund for low-income countries, a 37% increase over

Spain commits 400 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu welcomes Egypt's willingness to advance Gaza hostage deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he welcomed Egypt's willingness to advance a deal for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.

Israel's Netanyahu welcomes Egypt's willingness to advance Gaza hostage deal
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

G20 finance chiefs express economic optimism, urge resistance to protectionism

Finance chiefs from the G20 expressed optimism for achieving a "soft landing" for the global economy and urged resistance to protectionism, according to a final communique

G20 finance chiefs express economic optimism, urge resistance to protectionism
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Putin says existing BRICS infrastructure is enough for cross-border payments

Cross-border payments for trade between BRICS countries are experiencing problems, but there are no plans to create a special system because the existing infrastructure is

Putin says existing BRICS infrastructure is enough for cross-border payments
Americas|Crime|Videos|World

A car bomb explodes outside a police station in western Mexico, wounding 3 officers

A car bomb left outside a police station in western Mexico has wounded three people

A car bomb explodes outside a police station in western Mexico, wounding 3 officers
Americas|World

Canada will reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will significantly reduce the number of new immigrants in the country after acknowledging his government failed to get the balance right coming out of the pandemic

Canada will reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

G20 welcomes recommendations to unlock funding for climate transition projects

A group of funds backed by the world's 20 largest economies aimed at financing climate transition projects needs to be more targeted and operate with greater

G20 welcomes recommendations to unlock funding for climate transition projects
MidEast|World

Israeli army chief sees possibility for 'sharp conclusion' to Hezbollah conflict

Israel's military chief said there was a possibility for a "sharp conclusion" to the conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, the military said on Thursday.

Israeli army chief sees possibility for 'sharp conclusion' to Hezbollah conflict
Africa|Americas|Crime|Finance|Health|Technology|US|World

Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case

An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after authorities there announced that they were ending his money laundering trial on health and diplomatic grounds

Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case
Health|Science|World

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
Africa|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IMF says size of Egypt's loan programme is still appropriate

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that the size of Egypt's $8 billion loan programme is "still appropriate", and that it will assess as a priority how effective

IMF says size of Egypt's loan programme is still appropriate
Political|World

Head of Israel's Mossad to travel to Doha on Sunday, Netanyahu's office says

The head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency will travel to Doha on Sunday to try to restart talks for a deal to release Israeli hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, Prime

Head of Israel's Mossad to travel to Doha on Sunday, Netanyahu's office says
Arts|Europe|Science|World

Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes

Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a richly decorated but uncommonly small house with finely preserved frescoes of mythological scenes, the site said

Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes
Africa|Political|World

Congo President Tshisekedi draws criticism over constitutional reform plans

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to establish a commission to explore revisions to the country's constitution, potentially removing term

Congo President Tshisekedi draws criticism over constitutional reform plans
Political|World

Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops

President Vladimir Putin did not deny U.S. claims that North Korea had sent troops to Russia but said on Thursday it is up to Moscow how to run its

Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
Europe|World

Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies

A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa

Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
Americas|Crime|World

Gangs in Haiti open fire and hit a UN helicopter midair as violence surges

Gangs in Haiti have opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in the country's capital as violence surges once again

Gangs in Haiti open fire and hit a UN helicopter midair as violence surges
US|World

Canada PM Trudeau says he will lead Liberal party into next election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said he would lead his Liberal Party into the next election despite mounting unhappiness among some of legislators about his

Canada PM Trudeau says he will lead Liberal party into next election
Africa|US|World

US targets Sudan weapons procurement director with sanctions, Treasury says

The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday against Mirghani Idris Suleiman, a leading figure in the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) efforts to get weapons for the war against

US targets Sudan weapons procurement director with sanctions, Treasury says
Technology|US|World

US concerned about China's use of AI, says it could make countries vulnerable to coercion

The U.S. government is concerned about China's use of artificial intelligence to repress its population, spread misinformation and undermine the security of the United States

US concerned about China's use of AI, says it could make countries vulnerable to coercion
Asia|Political|World

The main takeaways from the BRICS summit

Here's a brief summary of the outcome of the BRICS summit: * XI AND MODI: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met just two days after New

The main takeaways from the BRICS summit
Environment|Science|World

Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns

Current climate policies will result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, according to a United

Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns
Environment|Science|World

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms

The world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday

IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
Americas|Environment|Health|World

In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities

The severe drought of the Amazon River has caused Indigenous communities who live beside it to struggle for food, water and simply getting from one place to another

In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities
Crime|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World

Georgia's Gullah-Geechee community seeks path forward after deadly dock collapse

The partial collapse of a ferry dock that left seven people dead during an annual cultural festival has left a historic Black community in Georgia struggling with how to move forward

Georgia's Gullah-Geechee community seeks path forward after deadly dock collapse
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Global food giants deepen price cuts to tempt China's wary shoppers

International companies such as Danone and Nestle have deepened price cuts or are seeking to boost online shopping volumes to win over China's increasingly reluctant

Global food giants deepen price cuts to tempt China's wary shoppers
Europe|World

One killed as passenger train derails in northern Norway, TV2 reports

A passenger train derailed in northern Norway on Thursday, resulting in one fatality, Norwegian police said, according to broadcaster TV2.

One killed as passenger train derails in northern Norway, TV2 reports
Europe|Travel|World

Train carrying 55 people derails on Norway's north coast, killing at least 1 person and injuring 4

Police say at least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway’s northern coast derailed Thursday with 55 people on board

Train carrying 55 people derails on Norway's north coast, killing at least 1 person and injuring 4
Asia|World

Thai PM apologises for crackdown that killed 85 Muslims as hopes for justice fade

Thailand's prime minister on Thursday apologised for the deaths two decades ago of dozens of Muslim protesters who were piled up in army trucks, hours from the expiry of the

Thai PM apologises for crackdown that killed 85 Muslims as hopes for justice fade
Crime|Europe|World

Ankara gun assault revives memories of past attacks in Turkey

Two attackers killed five people and wounded 22 others on Wednesday in a gun attack on the headquarters of Turkey's largest aerospace manufacturer TUSAS that Ankara blamed on the Kurdistan

Ankara gun assault revives memories of past attacks in Turkey
Political|World

Jailed Kurdish militant leader Ocalan back in spotlight in Turkey

Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, jailed 25 years ago, is again a focus of attention in Turkey after President Tayyip Erdogan's nationalist ally raised the

Jailed Kurdish militant leader Ocalan back in spotlight in Turkey
Europe|Opinion|Political|World

King Charles and Keir Starmer brace for reparations debate at Commonwealth summit

King Charles and Keir Starmer brace for reparations debate at Commonwealth summit

King Charles and Keir Starmer brace for reparations debate at Commonwealth summit
MidEast|World

Palestinian Authority treads tightrope in West Bank crackdown on militants

In the West Bank city of Tubas, the Palestinian Authority has been rounding up militants who are spoiling for a fight with Israel and challenging its own

Palestinian Authority treads tightrope in West Bank crackdown on militants
US|World

US, Israeli negotiators to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal in Doha

U.S. and Israeli negotiators will gather in Doha in the coming days to try to restart talks toward a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages

US, Israeli negotiators to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal in Doha
Asia|Travel|World

This man left the US for what he thought would be a six-month trip to Japan. 32 years later, he’s still there

This man left the US for what he thought would be a six-month trip to Japan. 32 years later, he’s still there

This man left the US for what he thought would be a  six-month trip to Japan. 32 years later, he’s still there
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Reactions to the first expanded BRICS summit

Russia this week hosted the first summit of the newly expanded BRICS club of emerging economies, with leaders agreeing a set of common projects ranging from a grain exchange to a cross-

Reactions to the first expanded BRICS summit
Africa|World

In Ghana, Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies, sources say

(This Oct. 24 story has been corrected to clarify that Atimpe is a researcher on preventing violent extremism, not an expert on extremist groups, in paragraph 25) By David Lewis and Maxwell Akalaare

In Ghana, Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies, sources say
MidEast|Political|World

Putin warns of Middle East conflagration and debates Ukraine at BRICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin told BRICS leaders on Thursday that the Middle East was on the brink of a full-scale war after a

Putin warns of Middle East conflagration and debates Ukraine at BRICS
Opinion|World

Evangelicals emerge as a potent lobby for US support of Ukraine

Ukrainian evangelicals are lobbying their American counterparts for continued support of their homeland in its war with Russia

Evangelicals emerge as a potent lobby for US support of Ukraine
Economy|Finance|World

Pakistan requests $1 billion in IMF climate cash and sees reserves rising

Pakistan is targeting around $1 billion in a formal request for funding from the IMF facility that helps low and middle income countries mitigate climate

Pakistan requests $1 billion in IMF climate cash and sees reserves rising
Political|World

UN chief calls for peace in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine and Sudan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told BRICS leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that the world needed peace in Gaza, Lebanon,

UN chief calls for peace in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine and Sudan
Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Spain's Malaga to ban new holiday flat permits in 43 neighbourhoods

Malaga will ban new short-term tourism rentals in 43 neighbourhoods of the city, the latest step taken by Spanish authorities to address residents' concerns that they are being

Spain's Malaga to ban new holiday flat permits in 43 neighbourhoods
Asia|World

Boats carrying Rohingya land in Indonesia's North Sumatra and Aceh

About 146 Rohingya, including children, came ashore in Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Thursday, an official said, the second wave of arrivals to the Southeast Asian country

Boats carrying Rohingya land in Indonesia's North Sumatra and Aceh
Election|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria holds seventh election in four years as coalitions fail again

Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday in the seventh snap election inside four years as the country's fractured political parties struggle to form a stable

Bulgaria holds seventh election in four years as coalitions fail again
Europe|World

EU enlargement a key focus of Poland's presidency of bloc, says Tusk

European Union enlargement will be a key focus for Poland during its presidency of the bloc which starts in January, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday during a visit to

EU enlargement a key focus of Poland's presidency of bloc, says Tusk
Africa|Economy|Finance|World

Egypt economy seen growing as IMF measures run course: Reuters poll

Egypt's economic growth will increase to 4.0% in the year to the end of June 2025 as austerity measures imposed under an International Monetary Fund programme run

Egypt economy seen growing as IMF measures run course: Reuters poll
Education|World

Schools in Poland, Italy and India get awards for helping community, environment

Schools in Poland, Italy, India and Argentina triumphed at the World's Best School prizes on Thursday for feats including supporting refugee children, an anti-bullying campaign and

Schools in Poland, Italy and India get awards for helping community, environment
Asia|World

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal

Jailed former Malaysia Prime

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit a sensitive group of frontline islands that sit next to the Chinese coast on Friday for the 75th anniversary of a key

Taiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary
Health|World

Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume

Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people

Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Election|Political|Technology|World

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
Europe|World

Venezuelan opposition leaders awarded Europe's Sakharov Prize for democratic campaign

The European Parliament on Thursday handed its annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez for "

Venezuelan opposition leaders awarded Europe's Sakharov Prize for democratic campaign
Americas|Travel|World

In Guatemala, families mourn the migrants who never reached the USA

The journey of Rossanna and Widman began in the Guatemalan village of San Juan La Laguna, on the turquoise Lake Atitlan, where they met

In Guatemala, families mourn the migrants who never reached the USA
Europe|World

Pope Francis urges Catholics to abandon 'mad pursuit' of money

Pope Francis urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to abandon the "mad pursuit" of money and instead devote themselves to their faith in a new encyclical

Pope Francis urges Catholics to abandon 'mad pursuit' of money
Americas|Election|Political|World

In Uruguay election, conservatives hopes pinned to a dark horse kingmaker

Uruguayan Alvaro Delgado, a 55-year-old former senator and the conservative ruling coalition's continuity candidate for president, is trailing his center-left

In Uruguay election, conservatives hopes pinned to a dark horse kingmaker
Economy|Environment|Health|World

EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities

EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities

EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
Business|Economy|World

Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia's global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided at the closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, hailing its role as a counterbalance to the West

Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia's global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine
Political|World

Russian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia

Russian lawmakers have ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes even as the U.S. confirmed the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia

Russian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia
MidEast|Political|World

The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza, soldier and former detainees say

The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza, soldier and former detainees say

The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza, soldier and former detainees say
MidEast|World

Soldier says his unit used Palestinians as human shields

The Israeli military is forcing civilians to enter potentially dangerous places instead of Israeli soldiers, according to an IDF soldier and five former Palestinian prisoners. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports.

Soldier says his unit used Palestinians as human shields
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Unilever making 'drastic' changes in Indonesia amid boycotts

Unilever will make "drastic" changes in Indonesia, its finance chief said on Thursday as consumers boycott multinational brands in response to the war in Gaza and

Unilever making 'drastic' changes in Indonesia amid boycotts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Saudi Arabia's FDI inflows at $26 billion in 2023, exceeding target

Saudi Arabia, the Arab world's biggest economy, attracted foreign direct investment inflows of 96 billion riyals ($25.6 billion) in 2023, beating official targets, according to

Saudi Arabia's FDI inflows at $26 billion in 2023, exceeding target
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the militant group

Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials
Technology|Videos|World

Somalia security cameras aim to cut al Shabaab attacks but militants fight back

Thousands of security cameras have been installed across Somalia's capital to monitor the movement of al Shabaab militants and reassure residents, but they have

Somalia security cameras aim to cut al Shabaab attacks but militants fight back
Europe|Political|World

Russia making swift advance into east Ukrainian town of Selydove, Russian media says

Russian forces have made a fast advance into the eastern Ukrainian coal mining town of Selydove, according to Russian media and war bloggers, as Moscow's troops try to gain control

Russia making swift advance into east Ukrainian town of Selydove, Russian media says
MidEast|World

Putin says Middle East is on the brink of full-scale war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Middle East was on the brink of a full-scale war as tensions rose sharply between Israel and Iran.

Putin says Middle East is on the brink of full-scale war
Economy|Europe|Food|World

Greece's chestnut harvest set to shrink, hit by drought and heat

In Greece, one of the world's largest chestnut producers, farmer Anestis Altinis searches for nuts suitable for harvest.

Greece's chestnut harvest set to shrink, hit by drought and heat
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk

The European Space Agency is in talks with SpaceX about the possibility of Elon Musk's space venture joining an international charter

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk
Asia|World

South Korean president raises possibility of supplying Ukraine with arms

South Korea’s president has raised the possibility of supplying Ukraine with weapons while stressing that his government “won’t sit idle” as North Korea allegedly sends troops to support Russia’s aggression toward its neighbor

South Korean president raises possibility of supplying Ukraine with arms
Europe|World

Ukrainian artist adorns Kyiv high-rises with images of fallen soldiers

Liudmyla Bordus lost her son Maksym to the war with Russia, but he is never far away - his likeness emblazoned in vivid colour across

Ukrainian artist adorns Kyiv high-rises with images of fallen soldiers
Asia|Business|US|World

China opposes US sanctions on companies over attack drones for Russia

China's commerce ministry on Thursday expressed opposition to the U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms involved in making and shipping attack drones for Russia.

China opposes US sanctions on companies over attack drones for Russia
Asia|Environment|World

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting
Asia|Europe|Political|World

South Korea's Yoon, Poland's Duda condemn N.Korea troop dispatch to Russia

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday condemned North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia for its war against

South Korea's Yoon, Poland's Duda condemn N.Korea troop dispatch to Russia
Europe|World

Italian government faces backlash for celebrating WW2 fascists

Italy's right-wing government is facing criticism over its celebration of a major World War Two battle, after the defence ministry said the defeated fascist soldiers of dictator

Italian government faces backlash for celebrating WW2 fascists
MidEast|World

Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day

Turkey has struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day after a deadly attack on the premises of a key defense company

Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day
Asia|World

Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed sea

Indonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea for the second time in three days, Indonesian authorities said Thursday

Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed sea
Science|World

Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time

Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time

Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time
MidEast|World

Hamas wants Russia to push Palestinian president towards unity government for post-war Gaza

Palestinian militant group Hamas wants Russia to push Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin negotiations on a national unity government for post-war Gaza, a senior Hamas

Hamas wants Russia to push Palestinian president towards unity government for post-war Gaza
Asia|Crime|Political|World

North Korea propaganda leaflets found in Seoul attack South Korea's first couple

North Korean propaganda leaflets apparently carried by balloons were found scattered on the streets of the South Korean capital Seoul on Thursday, including some making personal

North Korea propaganda leaflets found in Seoul attack South Korea's first couple
Health|Lifestyle|World

A loneliness epidemic is spreading worldwide. Seoul is spending $327 million to stop it

A loneliness epidemic is spreading worldwide. Seoul is spending $327 million to stop it

A loneliness epidemic is spreading worldwide. Seoul is spending $327 million to stop it
Americas|US|World

North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites

North Carolina state legislators have approved over $600 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief

North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites
MidEast|World

Massive displacement from Israel-Hezbollah war transforms Beirut’s famed commercial street

Inside what was once one of Beirut’s oldest and best-known cinemas, dozens of Lebanese, Palestinians and Syrians displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war now spend their time following the news on their phones, cooking, chatting or walking around to pass the time

Massive displacement from Israel-Hezbollah war transforms Beirut’s famed commercial street
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World

Man pleads guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at pro-Palestinian rally

A restaurateur has pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol during a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney earlier in October

Man pleads guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at pro-Palestinian rally
Business|Economy|US|World

Union members reject deal with Boeing, prolonging strike

Union members reject deal with Boeing, prolonging strike

Union members reject deal with Boeing, prolonging strike
Asia|World

Tropical storm battering Philippines leaves at least 24 people dead in flooding and landslides

Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers, some on roofs

Tropical storm battering Philippines leaves at least 24 people dead in flooding and landslides
Asia|Technology|World

China says foreign spies trying to steal space program secrets

China's state security ministry said foreign spy intelligence agencies have been trying to steal secrets from the country's space programme as the arms race in

China says foreign spies trying to steal space program secrets
Political|World

World powers raise $1 billion for Lebanon, but ceasefire elusive

World powers raised $1 billion to ease the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and support its army at a conference in Paris on Thursday, with France's

World powers raise $1 billion for Lebanon, but ceasefire elusive
Asia|World

Trash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul

South Korea says trash carried by a North Korean balloon has fallen on the presidential compound in central Seoul

Trash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul
Asia|World

Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines, at least 26 dead

Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines, officials said on Thursday, as it made landfall on the

Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines, at least 26 dead
Europe|Political|World

Russian forces capture two villages in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv acknowledges Russian pressure

Russian forces have captured the villages of Serebrianka and Mykolaivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, as military blogs reported

Russian forces capture two villages in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv acknowledges Russian pressure
US|World

US expresses concern to Israel about strikes against Lebanese army

U.S.

US expresses concern to Israel about strikes against Lebanese army
Environment|World

Commonwealth nations to discuss slavery reparations, climate change

The leaders of the Commonwealth grouping of nations met on Thursday ahead of a summit in the South Pacific nation of Samoa that will feature talks

Commonwealth nations to discuss slavery reparations, climate change
Americas|World

Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says

Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the

Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says
Americas|Sports|US|World

Angelenos mourn Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the 1980s

The city of Los Angeles is mourning the death of Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the early 1980s

Angelenos mourn Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the 1980s
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Palestinian militants

The Israeli army has accused six Al Jazeera journalists covering the war in Gaza of also being current or former paid fighters for Palestinian militant groups

Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Palestinian militants
Economy|Environment|Health|US|World

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
Europe|US|World

What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?

The United States, South Korea, Britain and Ukraine say North Korea has sent troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, a move that the White

What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?
Europe|Political|World

Belarusian president says foreign troops would escalate Ukraine conflict

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, one of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest allies, said in an interview broadcast on Wednesday that deploying any foreign forces in

Belarusian president says foreign troops would escalate Ukraine conflict
Americas|Crime|World

Peru bus drivers strike disrupts Lima amid rising crime concerns

Bus drivers in Peru, angry over violent attacks and extortion, went on strike on Wednesday for the third time in less than a month, disrupting the country's sprawling

Peru bus drivers strike disrupts Lima amid rising crime concerns
Opinion|US|World

Obama says White nationalists ‘explicitly rally around Trump’

Obama says White nationalists ‘explicitly rally around Trump’

Obama says White nationalists ‘explicitly rally around Trump’
Environment|Science|Technology|Videos|World

'Ash tornado' caught on camera while crews battled large grass fire in Oklahoma

'Ash tornado' caught on camera while crews battled large grass fire in Oklahoma

'Ash tornado' caught on camera while crews battled large grass fire in Oklahoma
Americas|World

Cuba keeps schools closed, workers home during recovery from power failure, hurricane

Cuba said on Wednesday it would keep schools closed and non-essential workers home through Sunday as the crisis-racked Caribbean island nation struggled to recover from the collapse

Cuba keeps schools closed, workers home during recovery from power failure, hurricane
Europe|Political|World

Georgian ruling party founder vows to ban opposition at final pre-election rally

The founder of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, doubled down on Wednesday on a pledge to ban opposition parties

Georgian ruling party founder vows to ban opposition at final pre-election rally
Economy|Finance|World

France targets 500 million euros for Lebanon at Paris meeting, ministry says

France is hoping that a meeting on Thursday of some 70 delegations to support Lebanon will raise about 500 million euros ($540 million) in humanitarian aid, according to a foreign

France targets 500 million euros for Lebanon at Paris meeting, ministry says
MidEast|World

Israel names Al Jazeera reporters as Gaza militants, network condemns 'unfounded allegations'

The Israeli military named on Wednesday six Palestinian Al Jazeera reporters in Gaza it said were also members of the Hamas or Islamic Jihad militant groups, an allegation which

Israel names Al Jazeera reporters as Gaza militants, network condemns 'unfounded allegations'
Political|World

China's Xi says early ceasefire in Gaza key to easing regional tensions, Xinhua reports

China's President Xi Jinping said at the BRICS summit that an early ceasefire and an end to the war in Gaza are key to easing regional tensions, Chinese state media Xinhua reported on

China's Xi says early ceasefire in Gaza key to easing regional tensions, Xinhua reports
MidEast|Videos|World

Israeli weapon seen in rare AP photos of Beirut airstrike appears to be a powerful smart bomb

In all but the blink of an eye, an Associated Press photographer’s camera captured the moments that a battleship-gray Israeli bomb plummeted toward a Beirut building before detonating to bring the tower down

Israeli weapon seen in rare AP photos of Beirut airstrike appears to be a powerful smart bomb
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Sweeping blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island's solar buildout been so slow?

Cuba’s large-scale blackouts that left 10 million people without power this month wouldn’t have happened if the government had built out more solar power to boost its failing electric grid as promised, some experts say

Sweeping blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island's solar buildout been so slow?
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Travel|US|World

US and Israel warn of potential attack on tourist locations in Sri Lanka

US and Israel warn of potential attack on tourist locations in Sri Lanka

US and Israel warn of potential attack on tourist locations in Sri Lanka
Europe|Opinion|Political|World

'Conclave' and Ralph Fiennes go for the (papal) throne

A bunch of old men in robes sitting inside and picking a pontiff is not your average pitch in Hollywood

'Conclave' and Ralph Fiennes go for the (papal) throne
Finance|Political|US|World

US finalizes $20 billion share of $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine

The U.S. on Wednesday finalized its $20 billion portion of a long-awaited $50 billion loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets, announcing

US finalizes $20 billion share of $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine
Americas|World

Unhappy Canada legislators vent frustration in meeting with PM Trudeau

Unhappy legislators from Canada's ruling Liberals on Wednesday vented their frustration in a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who they blame

Unhappy Canada legislators vent frustration in meeting with PM Trudeau
MidEast|World

War likely to wipe 9% off Lebanon's GDP, with fallout set to exceed 2006 conflict

The war between Israel and armed group Hezbollah is expected to wipe 9% off Lebanon's national wealth as measured by GDP, the United

War likely to wipe 9% off Lebanon's GDP, with fallout set to exceed 2006 conflict
MidEast|US|World

US, Cyprus agree to boost ties

The United States and the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Wednesday agreed to boost cooperation, amid a backdrop of increasing turmoil in the neighbouring Middle East.

US, Cyprus agree to boost ties
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US and G7 allies moving forward with $50 billion loan package to Ukraine, including $20 billion from the US backed by frozen Russian assets

US and G7 allies moving forward with $50 billion loan package to Ukraine, including $20 billion from the US backed by frozen Russian assets

US and G7 allies moving forward with $50 billion loan package to Ukraine, including $20 billion from the US backed by frozen Russian assets
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria's Tinubu names seven ministers, sacks five in cabinet reshuffle

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reshuffled his 45-member cabinet, naming seven new ministers, sacking five and reassigning 10 others to new portfolios, a

Nigeria's Tinubu names seven ministers, sacks five in cabinet reshuffle
Sports|US|World

California fisherman could set record with 663-pound swordfish

California fisherman could set record with 663-pound swordfish

California fisherman could set record with 663-pound swordfish
Europe|Political|World

Finland warns of hostile activities by Russia

Finland is experiencing suspicious acts of sabotage and disruption and believes Russia is engaged in broad-ranging influence operations against it and other

Finland warns of hostile activities by Russia
Asia|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Scientists document lost mountain cities on Silk Road in Uzbekistan

In the mountains of Uzbekistan, archaeologists aided by laser-based remote-sensing technology have identified two lost cities that thrived along the fabled Silk Road trade

Scientists document lost mountain cities on Silk Road in Uzbekistan
Africa|World

Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say

A plane downed in Sudan's North Darfur state had Russian crew members and was being used by the army to resupply the

Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say
MidEast|World

Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine, heir apparent to Nasrallah, killed in Israeli attack, group says

Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday.

Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine, heir apparent to Nasrallah, killed in Israeli attack, group says
Arts|Environment|World

Giant mural in Sao Paulo uses ash from wildfires to highlight deforestation

Brazilian street artist Mundano's latest work incorporates ash from forest fires and mud from flooding in Brazil to create a giant mural

Giant mural in Sao Paulo uses ash from wildfires to highlight deforestation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World Bank says will double agricultural commitments to $9 billion a year by 2030

The World Bank will double its commitment for investments in agricultural financing and businesses to $9 billion a year by 2030, the lender's president announced on Wednesday. 

World Bank says will double agricultural commitments to $9 billion a year by 2030
Economy|Finance|US|World

BRICS is for the fairies until China and India get serious, 'Mr BRICS' says

The idea of the BRICS group ever challenging the U.S. dollar is for the fairies as long as China and India remain so divided and refuse to cooperate on trade,

BRICS is for the fairies until China and India get serious, 'Mr BRICS' says
MidEast|Political|World

Iran strike will show your force, Israel's defence chief tells pilots

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told Air Force crews on Wednesday that after striking in Iran, the world will understand Israel's might and its enemies will learn a lesson,

Iran strike will show your force, Israel's defence chief tells pilots
Economy|World

Main points from the BRICS declaration

Below are the key points from the Kazan declaration issued by the BRICS group after a summit in Russia.

Main points from the BRICS declaration
Economy|Finance|US|World

G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

Ukraine will receive $50 billion in loans, backed by frozen Russian assets, from Group of Seven allies

G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Baerbock says arms exports to Israel pose 'dilemma' amid risks to international law

Germany's foreign minister said on Wednesday Israel has the right to defend itself against Hezbollah attacks but supplying it with weapons

Germany's Baerbock says arms exports to Israel pose 'dilemma' amid risks to international law
Business|Europe|World

Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following deadly attack on defense company

Turkey’s air force has struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria in an apparent retaliation for an attack at a key state-run defense company that killed five people and injured more than 20 others

Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following deadly attack on defense company
Science|Technology|World

Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

From creating the Space Force to blocking weapons testing in space, both Trump and Harris have extensive records on space policy to examine .

Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
Technology|World

Russia says 'unprecedented' cyber attack hits foreign ministry amid BRICS summit

The Russian Foreign Ministry was targeted by a severe cyber attack on Wednesday, coinciding with the major BRICS summit taking place in the country, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Russia says 'unprecedented' cyber attack hits foreign ministry amid BRICS summit
Asia|Europe|World

Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await

Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa ahead of a biennial summit of 56 leaders of Commonwealth countries

Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await
Europe|World

How close are Turkey's Erdogan and Russia's Putin?

Here are some of the issues underpinning ties between Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin, who met on Wednesday in Russia on the sidelines of the

How close are Turkey's Erdogan and Russia's Putin?
Asia|Crime|World

Philippine celebrity pastor denies accusations of sexual abuse

A Philippine preacher accused of sexually abusing his followers spoke out on Wednesday for the first time since being indicted for trafficking and other criminal charges, denying new

Philippine celebrity pastor denies accusations of sexual abuse
Election|Europe|Political|World

Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule

Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule
Political|World

At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers now inside Russia, US says

At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers now inside Russia, US says

At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers now inside Russia, US says
Asia|Political|World

Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Wednesday to boost communication and cooperation between

Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties
Crime|World

Greenland court extends detention for anti-whaling activist Watson

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in detention in Greenland where he has been held since July while Denmark decides whether to extradite him to Japan, local police

Greenland court extends detention for anti-whaling activist Watson
Economy|Finance|World

IMF urges Turkey to avoid repeat of bumper minimum wage hike

Turkey should avoid a repeat of its last inflation-fuelling minimum wage hike when the next raise is due on Jan. 1 and focus on support measures for the

IMF urges Turkey to avoid repeat of bumper minimum wage hike
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide observe a holiday meant for joy

Customarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a Torah

Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide observe a holiday meant for joy
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Orbán claims the EU seeks to topple his government as his hostility toward it grows

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has claimed in a speech that the European Union seeks to topple his government and install a puppet regime

Hungary's Orbán claims the EU seeks to topple his government as his hostility toward it grows
MidEast|World

Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate

Israeli jets have struck multiple buildings in Lebanon’s southern coastal city of Tyre, sending large clouds of black smoke into the air

Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate
Europe|World

EU urges BRICS countries to tell Putin to end Ukraine war

The European Union on Wednesday urged countries attending the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, to ask President Vladimir Putin to end Moscow's war in Ukraine.

EU urges BRICS countries to tell Putin to end Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|World

Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law

France may introduce changes to its rape law to include consent for the first time, after a mass rape trial shook the country, challenging the limits

Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Science|World

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Europe|World

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat
MidEast|World

Israel’s war could set Gaza back 69 years, UN warns

Israel’s war could set Gaza back 69 years, UN warns

Israel’s war could set Gaza back 69 years, UN warns
Business|Economy|World

BRICS leaders tout joint finance, trade projects at Russian summit

Leaders of the nations in the BRICS grouping, which accounts for 37% of global economic output, predicted its influence would grow as

BRICS leaders tout joint finance, trade projects at Russian summit
US|World

US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital, Pentagon chief says

U.S.

US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital, Pentagon chief says
Election|Europe|US|World

Trump ignites spat with US ally, accusing UK’s governing party of election interference

Trump ignites spat with US ally, accusing UK’s governing party of election interference

Trump ignites spat with US ally, accusing UK’s governing party of election interference
US|World

North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary says

U.S.

North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary says
Economy|World

Turkey to spend less on earthquake relief and rebuilding next year, vice president says

Turkey will need a smaller budget next year to meet the cost of damage from the 2023 earthquake and the needs of affected people as the majority of planned funds have already been

Turkey to spend less on earthquake relief and rebuilding next year, vice president says
Health|Lifestyle|World

War-scarred Ukrainians receive aesthetic treatment for free

Before the war, Ukrainian soldier Yana Zalevska had plans for plastic surgery to enhance her appearance.

War-scarred Ukrainians receive aesthetic treatment for free
Asia|Crime|World

UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

The United Nations' refugee agency called on Indonesia to let in about 150 Rohingya refugees stranded off Aceh province for almost a week, as local media reported police had

UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Financial cooperation and BRICS expansion are on the table as Putin hosts Global South leaders

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is hosting China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other world leaders at a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, part of Kremlin efforts to challenge Western global clout

Financial cooperation and BRICS expansion are on the table as Putin hosts Global South leaders
Europe|World

Putin scores a BRICS win with rare Xi and Modi show of harmony

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a BRICS summit in Russia on Wednesday to showcase

Putin scores a BRICS win with rare Xi and Modi show of harmony
Asia|Political|World

US confirms North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat

The U.S. says 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious and warning that those forces will be “fair game” if they go into combat in Ukraine

US confirms North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat
Health|World

North Gaza polio campaign postponed due to violence, says WHO

A polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza has been postponed due to Israeli bombardments, mass displacement and lack of access, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

North Gaza polio campaign postponed due to violence, says WHO
US|World

Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas

Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Asia|Europe|World

US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war

The United States said for the first time on Wednesday that it had seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible

US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war
Political|World

Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know

Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know

Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know
Australia|Opinion|World

Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'

An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the “genocide” against Australia’s First Peoples and declaring she will not be “shut down.”

Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'
Environment|World

Firefighters battle huge blaze tearing through New Zealand wetland home to threatened species

Firefighters battle huge blaze tearing through New Zealand wetland home to threatened species

Firefighters battle huge blaze tearing through New Zealand wetland home to threatened species
Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Lufthansa suspends flights to Beirut, Tehran until early 2025

Lufthansa extended the suspension of its flights to Tehran and Beirut until early next year for operational reasons, the German flagship airline said on Wednesday.

Lufthansa suspends flights to Beirut, Tehran until early 2025
Asia|Crime|World

Wife of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan granted bail in state gifts case, his party says

A court in Pakistan granted bail to the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a case pertaining to the illegal sale of state gifts, his party said on Wednesday - a relief

Wife of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan granted bail in state gifts case, his party says
Europe|Political|World

Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kallas warns against Russia and China

The European Union's next foreign policy chief has told lawmakers that strengthening security must be a priority, warning that Europe must be prepared as Russia and "partly China" exploit

Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kallas warns against Russia and China
US|World

Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel

Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv early as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to end a visit

Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump campaign accuses UK's Labour Party of election interference

Donald Trump's campaign has accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party of "blatant foreign interference" in the U.S. presidential

Trump campaign accuses UK's Labour Party of election interference
Business|Europe|World

Roche CEO says more people have mpox in Europe than has been reported

The CEO of Roche said he has been informed that more cases of mpox infection have occurred in Europe than previously reported and that the Swiss group could

Roche CEO says more people have mpox in Europe than has been reported
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Poland leads NATO on defence spend - but can it afford it?

Poland's NATO-leading surge in defence spending is raising budget concerns because it will bake in higher long-term expenditure on its military

Poland leads NATO on defence spend - but can it afford it?
Europe|Health|Science|World

Greece imposes restrictions to contain spread of pox among sheep, goats

Greece has banned the transportation and reproduction of sheep and goats across the country for 10 days after detecting more than 100 pox infections, the agriculture ministry said.

Greece imposes restrictions to contain spread of pox among sheep, goats
Asia|Travel|World

Pacific island Niue wants seat at Commonwealth leaders table

Niue celebrated 50 years of self-government on Saturday, with Britain's King Charles issuing a congratulatory video, but the Pacific Island state is excluded from this

Pacific island Niue wants seat at Commonwealth leaders table
Asia|Food|World

South Korea to supply stocks of kimchi cabbage after hot weather damages crop

South Korea's government said on Wednesday it will ensure 24,000 tonnes of cabbage are supplied from national stocks to provide support during the upcoming peak kimchi-making season,

South Korea to supply stocks of kimchi cabbage after hot weather damages crop
Environment|Science|World

Doomsday Arctic seed vault gets deposit of 30,000 new samples

An Arctic seed vault on Norway's Spitsbergen island has received new samples from the largest number of depositors since 2020, reflecting fear about the threat of conflict and

Doomsday Arctic seed vault gets deposit of 30,000 new samples
Environment|US|World

Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton’s devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State

Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast
MidEast|Technology|World

Rocket attacks set off sirens as Blinken visits Tel Aviv

Israel's air force shot down two rockets from Lebanon that set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the military said, as U.S.

Rocket attacks set off sirens as Blinken visits Tel Aviv
Asia|Health|Science|World

Twelfth monkey death at Hong Kong zoo, soil infection blamed

A 12th monkey has died at a Hong Kong zoo, authorities said late on Tuesday, after 11 monkeys died in the past week due to Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, which can affect

Twelfth monkey death at Hong Kong zoo, soil infection blamed
Asia|World

Floods in Philippines kill at least 9 and trap others on roofs as storm approaches

Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that have killed at least nine people, trapped others on their roofs and sparked frantic appeals for help

Floods in Philippines kill at least 9 and trap others on roofs as storm approaches
Asia|Europe|Travel|World

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth summit

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla flew into Samoa late on Wednesday, for a visit during which the monarch will be offered the title of high chief and

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth summit
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Tropical Storm Trami kills 14 in Philippines, officials say

At least 14 people were killed in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Trami flooded villages, inundated rivers and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their

Tropical Storm Trami kills 14 in Philippines, officials say
Economy|Political|World

UK warns Russian strikes on Black Sea delay grain supplies to Palestinians, global south

Russia's increased attacks on the Black Sea ports in Ukraine are delaying vital aid reaching Palestinians and stopping crucial grain supplies from being delivered to the global south,

UK warns Russian strikes on Black Sea delay grain supplies to Palestinians, global south
Africa|World

African progress backslides as coups and war persist

Nearly half of Africa's citizens live in a country where governance has worsened over the past decade, as deteriorating security erodes progress, according to a new

African progress backslides as coups and war persist
MidEast|World

Blinken urges Israel to capitalize on Sinwar’s killing to end Gaza war, but a breakthrough seems a long way off

Blinken urges Israel to capitalize on Sinwar’s killing to end Gaza war, but a breakthrough seems a long way off

Blinken urges Israel to capitalize on Sinwar’s killing to end Gaza war, but a breakthrough seems a long way off
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany bets on India to reduce reliance on China

Chancellor Olaf Scholz leads a high-level delegation to New Delhi this week, betting that greater access to the vast Indian market can reduce Germany's reliance

Germany bets on India to reduce reliance on China
Asia|World

Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says

A real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade, Defence Minister Wellington Koo

Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says
Asia|US|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits missile bases, cites US nuclear threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited missile bases to examine their readiness to undertake actions of "strategic deterrence", while calling U.S. nuclear capabilities a growing

North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits missile bases, cites US nuclear threat
Political|World

Canadian Cabinet voices support for Trudeau as some Liberals prepare to confront him

Canada’s deputy prime minister says he believes Justin Trudeau has the support of the majority of Liberals in Parliament as some prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down

Canadian Cabinet voices support for Trudeau as some Liberals prepare to confront him
Americas|Crime|World

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks

Haitian gangs are ramping up attacks on areas they do not yet control, the head of the United Nation's Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) warned on Tuesday,

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks
Business|Europe|Political|World

Britain and Germany sign new defence agreement as Ukraine tensions rise

Britain and Germany signed a landmark defence agreement on Wednesday and pledged to co-operate on exercises on NATO's eastern flank as they

Britain and Germany sign new defence agreement as Ukraine tensions rise
Americas|World

Havana, Cuban provinces see power restored; Tropical Storm Oscar leaves six dead

Cuba made fast progress restoring power to swaths of the Caribbean island nation on Tuesday, both in Havana and outlying provinces, even as emergency and grid

Havana, Cuban provinces see power restored; Tropical Storm Oscar leaves six dead
Americas|Crime|World

Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas

Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Asia|US|World

West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?

Australia, the United States and 13 other countries criticized China at the United Nations on Tuesday over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and

West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?
MidEast|US|World

Two US service members injured in raid that killed ISIS operatives In Iraq, Pentagon says

Two US service members injured in raid that killed ISIS operatives In Iraq, Pentagon says

Two US service members injured in raid that killed ISIS operatives In Iraq, Pentagon says
Crime|US|World

Federal prosecutors charge Iranian Revolutionary Guards official in assassination plot on US soil

Federal prosecutors charge Iranian Revolutionary Guards official in assassination plot on US soil

Federal prosecutors charge Iranian Revolutionary Guards official in assassination plot on US soil
Americas|Economy|Finance|World

Peru to scrutinize Venezuelan remittances amid crime concerns

Peru's government will monitor money transfers sent abroad from Venezuelans living in Peru, President Dina Boluarte announced on Tuesday, describing the measure as a response to

Peru to scrutinize Venezuelan remittances amid crime concerns
Americas|World

In Havana's still dark corners, a protest erupts

Just three or four city blocks in all of Central Havana remained without electricity on Monday evening - an island of darkness in the Cuban capital's sea of

In Havana's still dark corners, a protest erupts
MidEast|World

Desperation amid search for survivors of an airstrike on a crowded area near major Beirut hospital

Rescuers continued to search for bodies under the rubble more than 16 hours after an Israeli airstrike hit a crowded residential area across the street from Beirut's main public hospital

Desperation amid search for survivors of an airstrike on a crowded area near major Beirut hospital
US|World

No. 9 Clemson is rolling as it contends for ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoff

What a difference a year makes

No. 9 Clemson is rolling as it contends for ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoff
Americas|Economy|Food|World

Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s

Mexico's new president has announced an agriculture plan that could make the country's food production and distribution look a lot more like it did in the 1980s

Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7

A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least seven people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
Business|MidEast|World

The little airline that could — Lebanon's national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes

Since Israel began bombarding Beirut’s southern suburbs in its war against Hezbollah militants, Lebanon’s national air carrier has become a local icon simply by continuing to do its job

The little airline that could — Lebanon's national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes
Crime|Technology|US|World

US intel assesses Russian operatives behind fake video trying to smear Tim Walz

US intel assesses Russian operatives behind fake video trying to smear Tim Walz

US intel assesses Russian operatives behind fake video trying to smear Tim Walz
Political|World

It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says

United Nations agencies have long warned that it could take decades to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s offensive against Hamas

It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says
Asia|Political|World

Zelenskiy calls on allies 'not to hide', respond to North Korean involvement in war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies on Tuesday "not to hide" and to respond to evidence of North Korean involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. 

Zelenskiy calls on allies 'not to hide', respond to North Korean involvement in war
US|World

Crews locate 16-year-old hiker who went missing with dog in California

Crews locate 16-year-old hiker who went missing with dog in California

Crews locate 16-year-old hiker who went missing with dog in California
Europe|Political|US|World

Biden heaps praise on Slovenia PM for aiding release of Americans in major US-Russia prisoner swap

President Joe Biden heaped praise on Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob during an Oval Office meeting for his key role in a recent seven-nation prisoner swap

Biden heaps praise on Slovenia PM for aiding release of Americans in major US-Russia prisoner swap
Americas|Health|World

Brazil's Lula stable after head injury, doctors say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent new medical exams on Tuesday, which showed his condition is stable in comparison to previous assessments following a

Brazil's Lula stable after head injury, doctors say
Crime|MidEast|US|World

US charges Iran Revolutionary Guard official in alleged plot to kill a human rights activist in NYC

An Iranian military official has been charged in a plot to kill an Iranian American author on U.S. soil

US charges Iran Revolutionary Guard official in alleged plot to kill a human rights activist in NYC
Crime|MidEast|US|World

US charges IRGC official, others in Iran-backed plot to assassinate journalist

The United States issued fresh charges over the attempted Tehran plot to kidnap and assassinate an Iranian-American journalist in New York, indicting an Iranian Revolutionary

US charges IRGC official, others in Iran-backed plot to assassinate journalist
MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu meets Blinken, urges political and security changes in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meeting with U.S.

Netanyahu meets Blinken, urges political and security changes in Lebanon
Asia|Political|World

Finland's president: North Korean troops in Ukraine would signal Russian despair

The deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine would be a sign of Russian desperation more than two-and-a-half years into its full-scale invasion of its neighbour

Finland's president: North Korean troops in Ukraine would signal Russian despair
Asia|World

India's Modi to meet China's Xi on Wednesday on sidelines of BRICS summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday at the BRICS summit in Russia, India's foreign secretary said, their first meeting since 2020 when

India's Modi to meet China's Xi on Wednesday on sidelines of BRICS summit
MidEast|World

France defends restrictions on Israeli firms supplying Middle East wars and says it's not a boycott

France’s government is defending its decision to bar Israeli companies supplying the wars in the Middle East from exhibiting at an upcoming trade fair outside Paris

France defends restrictions on Israeli firms supplying Middle East wars and says it's not a boycott
Americas|US|World

Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams

The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief

Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams
Africa|Crime|World

A gasoline truck overturns and explodes near Uganda's capital, killing 11

Police in Uganda say least 11 people including children were killed when a fuel truck exploded next to a highway on Tuesday

A gasoline truck overturns and explodes near Uganda's capital, killing 11
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River

Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River
MidEast|Political|World

Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter

Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter

Washington’s Arab allies engage with Iran as US efforts to stem Middle East violence falter
Asia|World

Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos but friendship with Russia will endure

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's Vladimir Putin that the international situation was gripped by chaos but that Beijing's strategic partnership with Moscow was a

Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos but friendship with Russia will endure
Africa|World

Sudan's RSF attacks east Gezira villages following defection

Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have attacked villages in the east of Sudan's El Gezira state, killing at least 25 people, following the defection of high-ranking RSF officer

Sudan's RSF attacks east Gezira villages following defection
MidEast|World

Lebanon needs $250 million a month for displaced, minister says ahead of Paris summit

Lebanon will need $250 million a month to help more than a million people displaced by Israeli attacks, its minister in charge of responding to the crisis said on

Lebanon needs $250 million a month for displaced, minister says ahead of Paris summit
US|World

Yellen says US to unveil new sanctions on Russian

U.S.

Yellen says US to unveil new sanctions on Russian
MidEast|World

Four children among 18 killed after Israeli strike near Beirut hospital, ministry says

At least 18 people were killed, including four children, and 60 were wounded in an Israeli strike on Monday near Beirut's main government hospital, the health ministry said on

Four children among 18 killed after Israeli strike near Beirut hospital, ministry says
Asia|Environment|Technology|World

Heavy rain creates havoc in India's tech hub Bengaluru again

Parts of India's tech capital Bengaluru were flooded on Tuesday after heavy overnight rain, and a number of people were feared trapped after a

Heavy rain creates havoc in India's tech hub Bengaluru again
Crime|MidEast|Opinion|World

FBI says it's investigating unauthorized release of documents on Israel's possible attack plans

The FBI says it's investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran

FBI says it's investigating unauthorized release of documents on Israel's possible attack plans
Crime|US|World

US can prosecute Turkish bank in Iran sanctions case, US appeals court rules

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said the federal government may prosecute Turkey's Halkbank on charges it helped Iran evade American sanctions, rejecting the

US can prosecute Turkish bank in Iran sanctions case, US appeals court rules
Health|Opinion|Political|World

A shifting landscape of abortion policies means the way women access care is changing

A shifting landscape of abortion policies means the way women access care is changing

A shifting landscape of abortion policies means the way women access care is changing
Africa|Europe|Political|World

South Africa sees Russia as a valued ally, Ramaphosa tells Putin

South Africa sees Russia as a valued ally, President Cyril Ramaphosa said at a bilateral meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, on the eve of the BRICS summit of

South Africa sees Russia as a valued ally, Ramaphosa tells Putin
Political|US|World

FBI probing leak of US intel on Israel's attack plans for Iran

The FBI is investigating the public disclosure of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, the bureau

FBI probing leak of US intel on Israel's attack plans for Iran
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rome and Milan took most of the heat as Italy's cities sweltered, data shows

Rome and Milan bore the brunt of rising temperatures as Italy's largest cities endured the warmest weather in more than 50 years in 2022, statistics agency Istat said on Tuesday, in

Rome and Milan took most of the heat as Italy's cities sweltered, data shows
Arts|Opinion|World

Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison — and how he never lost hope

In his posthumous memoir “Patriot,” Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny tracks the boredom, isolation, exhaustion, suffering and absurdity of prison life, while commenting on everything from French literature to Billie Eilish

Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison — and how he never lost hope
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF raises UK growth forecast, warns on debt as finance minister readies budget

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for British economic growth this year but said the country could not take its eye off rising

IMF raises UK growth forecast, warns on debt as finance minister readies budget
Economy|Finance|US|World

US remains engine of global growth in latest IMF forecasts

The U.S. economy will continue to provide most of the thrust for global growth through the balance of this year and in 2025, led by robust consumer spending that

US remains engine of global growth in latest IMF forecasts
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

China's stimulus measures not enough, Yellen and IMF chief economist say

China's latest stimulus measures will not meaningfully boost domestic demand, leaving a major source of trade friction intact, U.S.

China's stimulus measures not enough, Yellen and IMF chief economist say
Environment|World

Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes

The islands’ vulnerability has roots deep in the exploitative systems forced on them by colonialism, from slave-based land policies to ill-suited development that put lives in harm’s way.

Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Election|Political|US|World

On Ukraine, candidate Trump touts his role as dealmaker while Harris sticks with unwavering support

Trump has stressed his personal relationships with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Harris is looking to build an international coalition.

On Ukraine, candidate Trump touts his role as dealmaker while Harris sticks with unwavering support
MidEast|World

Lebanon's Hezbollah rules out negotiations during fighting with Israel

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli

Lebanon's Hezbollah rules out negotiations during fighting with Israel
Africa|World

Mystery of downed airplane in Sudan deepens as Kyrgyzstan insists aircraft had been de-registered

The mystery surrounding a crashed cargo plane in Sudan purportedly downed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has deepened as authorities insist the aircraft had been de-registered in Kyrgyzstan

Mystery of downed airplane in Sudan deepens as Kyrgyzstan insists aircraft had been de-registered
MidEast|World

Iraqi forces kill Islamic State group commander and 8 other officials

Iraq's prime minister says the Islamic State militant group’s leader in Iraq was killed in a military operation along with eight of the group’s other senior leaders

Iraqi forces kill Islamic State group commander and 8 other officials
Asia|World

About 140 Rohingya Muslims on wooden boat off Indonesia's coast as residents refuse to let them land

Indonesian officials say about 140 weak and hungry Rohingya Muslims, mostly women and children, are on a wooden boat anchored about 1 mile off the coast of Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh, and local residents refused to allow them onto land

About 140 Rohingya Muslims on wooden boat off Indonesia's coast as residents refuse to let them land
Europe|Political|World

Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia call for funding to fight illegal migration

The leaders of Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia on Tuesday affirmed their efforts to curb illegal migration into the European Union, adding that protecting the bloc's external

Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia call for funding to fight illegal migration
Asia|Political|World

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in Singapore

Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, says he is now a “political refugee” after the British government granted him asylum from what he described as persecution at home

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in Singapore
Election|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant Germany

Ukraine’s president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called “victory plan” after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an invitation to join NATO — is not welcome by some Western partners, in particular Germany

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant Germany
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Israel voted 5-0 to hold rates at October decision, minutes show

All five members of the Bank of Israel's monetary policy committee voted on Oct. 9 to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, minutes of the discussion showed on

Bank of Israel voted 5-0 to hold rates at October decision, minutes show
Asia|World

India and China have struck a deal that could ease border tensions ahead of expected leader meeting

India and China have struck a deal that could ease border tensions ahead of expected leader meeting

India and China have struck a deal that could ease border tensions ahead of expected leader meeting
Crime|Europe|World

Russia is deliberately attacking civilians in southern Ukraine with drones, residents say

Russia is deliberately attacking civilians in southern Ukraine with drones, residents say

Russia is deliberately attacking civilians in southern Ukraine with drones, residents say
Americas|World

Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrates en route to the Bahamas after killing 7 people in Cuba

Tropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people

Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrates en route to the Bahamas after killing 7 people in Cuba
Europe|World

Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says

Ukraine's population has declined by 10 million, or around a quarter, since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion as a result of refugees leaving, collapsing

Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says
Europe|Health|Science|World

Germany identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Germany has detected its first case of the new mpox variant, the Robert Koch Institute for public health said on Tuesday, adding that it viewed the risk to the wider population as

Germany identifies its first case of new mpox variant
Health|MidEast|World

UN agency head calls for temporary truce in besieged north Gaza

The U.N.

UN agency head calls for temporary truce in besieged north Gaza
Asia|World

South Korea warns it can send arms to Ukraine after reports of North's troops in Russia

South Korea warns it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly dispatching troops to Russia

South Korea warns it can send arms to Ukraine after reports of North's troops in Russia
Asia|Food|World

Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans

Taiwan's government offered rare details on Tuesday of its wartime food plan, saying it is taking monthly inventories of crucial supplies like rice

Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
US|World

US pressures India for quick accountability in Sikh separatist murder plot

U.S. officials have told their Indian counterparts they want a speedy result and more accountability after their investigation into Indian involvement in a

US pressures India for quick accountability in Sikh separatist murder plot
Economy|US|World

European firms exposed to China at most risk from Trump presidency, Norway fund official says

European companies that deal closely with China would be most negatively affected by a Republican victory at the upcoming U.S. election given Donald Trump has said he

European firms exposed to China at most risk from Trump presidency, Norway fund official says
Asia|Sports|World

Italian surfer dies after being impaled by fish off the coast of Indonesia

Italian surfer dies after being impaled by fish off the coast of Indonesia

Italian surfer dies after being impaled by fish off the coast of Indonesia
Economy|MidEast|World

War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says

The war between Israel and Hamas has devastated the Palestinian economy and left nearly all of Gaza's population in poverty, with quality of life indicators such as

War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says
Asia|Economy|Europe|World

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other global leaders have arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout
Travel|World

Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours after trying to retrieve her phone

An Australian woman tried to grab her lost phone between boulders and became stuck upside down for seven hours before being rescued.

Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours after trying to retrieve her phone
Asia|World

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments

The decision by the Vatican and China on Tuesday to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years indicates

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader

The Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the group’s next leader

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader
Asia|Economy|World

China confirms pact to resolve border conflict with India

China confirmed on Tuesday it had reached a deal with India over their disputed frontier, without elaborating on whether the pact covered the length of the border or just points

China confirms pact to resolve border conflict with India
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

India, Pakistan arrest farmers for burning crop waste as pollution rises

At least 16 farmers have been arrested in India's northern state of Haryana for illegally burning paddy stubble to clear fields, a practice that

India, Pakistan arrest farmers for burning crop waste as pollution rises
Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's low defence spending could cramp Meloni's style if Trump wins US vote

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni carefully courted Donald Trump when he was U.S. president and could be well-placed to serve as a bridge

Italy's low defence spending could cramp Meloni's style if Trump wins US vote
Crime|Opinion|World

She survived the October 7 terror attack. A year later, she took her life. Her family blames the state for not helping.

She survived the October 7 terror attack. A year later, she took her life. Her family blames the state for not helping.

She survived the October 7 terror attack. A year later, she took her life. Her family blames the state for not helping.
Asia|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

2 transgender women stabbed to death at home in northwest Pakistan

Police say two men armed with daggers killed two transgender women at their home in conservative northwest Pakistan overnight before fleeing the scene

2 transgender women stabbed to death at home in northwest Pakistan
Australia|Health|World

King Charles visits melanoma clinic in Sydney and meets cancer survivors

King Charles visited a skin cancer clinic in Sydney on Tuesday where he met cancer survivors and researchers working on cures for the disease.

King Charles visits melanoma clinic in Sydney and meets cancer survivors
MidEast|World

Middle East latest: Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to be group's next head

The Israeli military says a top Hezbollah official who was widely expected to be the group’s next leader was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut in early October

Middle East latest: Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to be group's next head
Environment|Travel|World

Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef

People who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are worried about their livelihoods and the future of tourism and fishing in the area as they prepare for the arrival of Britain's King Charles III on Wednesday

Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef
Asia|World

Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of the late founder of modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, said on Tuesday he is now a political refugee, in the latest twist in a high-

Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Asia|Health|World

China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis

China's National Health Commission (NHC) published its first set of guidelines to standardise the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, with more than half of China's adults

China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
Europe|Political|World

Georgia's shark-owning billionaire tells voters: Don't risk war with Russia

Georgia's saviour. Russia's stooge. Philanthropist. Oligarch. Bidzina Ivanishvili has been called all these things, and more.

Georgia's shark-owning billionaire tells voters: Don't risk war with Russia
MidEast|World

Sirens sounded in central Israel after a projectile crossed from Lebanon, Israeli army says

Sirens sounded in central Israel as a projectile was identified crossing from Lebanon and falling into open ground, the army said on Tuesday.

Sirens sounded in central Israel after a projectile crossed from Lebanon, Israeli army says
Americas|Lifestyle|Travel|World

In annual religious pilgrimage, Panamanians crawl to reach the Black Christ of Portobelo

At dawn, pilgrims like Ernesto Troya undertook the hardest stretch of their journey to reach the image of the Black Christ of Portobelo in Panama

In annual religious pilgrimage, Panamanians crawl to reach the Black Christ of Portobelo
Asia|World

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

China is holding live-fire drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province that faces Taiwan

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise
Australia|World

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years

King Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping the debate surrounding his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Qatar's emir heads to Berlin for talks aimed at boosting economic ties

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at a baroque palace just north of Berlin on Tuesday for talks aimed at

Qatar's emir heads to Berlin for talks aimed at boosting economic ties
Asia|World

Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday that live fire Chinese drills in a province facing the island are part of routine annual drills but also possibly part of China's "

Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect
Asia|Science|World

South Korea team showcases drone that serves as 'flying shopping cart'

South Korean researchers have developed a transport drone flying on multiple flexible rotors that self-correct to stay level in flight and can be used as a "flying

South Korea team showcases drone that serves as 'flying shopping cart'
Asia|Health|World

A million children in Pakistan miss polio vaccine shots as cases spike

A million children in Pakistan miss polio vaccine shots as cases spike

A million children in Pakistan miss polio vaccine shots as cases spike
Arts|Australia|World

Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles

Photo portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch

Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles
Africa|Election|US|World

US urges probe into killings of two Mozambique opposition figures

The U.S. government on Monday condemned the weekend killings by gunmen of two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of protests against a disputed election

US urges probe into killings of two Mozambique opposition figures
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine blasts U.N.'s Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry blasted U.N.

Ukraine blasts U.N.'s Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia
Economy|Europe|Finance|US|World

Britain to pay $2.9 billion into G7 loan for Ukraine to buy weapons

Britain will lend Ukraine 2.26 billion pounds ($2.94 billion) as part of a much larger planned loan from the Group of Seven nations backed by frozen Russian

Britain to pay $2.9 billion into G7 loan for Ukraine to buy weapons
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|World

Peru ex-President Toledo convicted of bribe-taking, sentenced to 20 years in prison

Peruvian former President Alejandro Toledo was convicted of taking bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht and sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison

Peru ex-President Toledo convicted of bribe-taking, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Business|Economy|US|World

Researcher identifies enslaved people she believes are buried at planned Louisiana plastics complex

A genealogist spent years scouring historical records to trace the lives and establish the identities of enslaved people she believes are buried on the grounds of Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group's $9.4 billion facility in southeast Louisiana

Researcher identifies enslaved people she believes are buried at planned Louisiana plastics complex
Americas|Crime|World

Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas

Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Travel|World

A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster

Travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to keep their emotional farewells brief after a new three-minute time limit was imposed on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area in order to prevent lingering cuddles from causing traffic jams

A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster
MidEast|Political|World

Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death

Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death

Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine official

An initial toxicology report for ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last week after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, shows that he had cocaine in his system after his death, an Argentine official said

Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine official
Technology|US|World

Senators seek Biden administration review of undersea cable vulnerabilities

A bipartisan group of eight U.S. senators on Monday urged President Joe Biden to order a review of the security of the global network of undersea communications cables

Senators seek Biden administration review of undersea cable vulnerabilities
Opinion|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA’s hurricane response during North Carolina visit

Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA’s hurricane response during North Carolina visit

Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA’s hurricane response during North Carolina visit
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine foreign minister calls for support to stop Russian strikes on its Black Sea ports

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday he and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan had discussed safe navigation for shipping in the Black Sea.

Ukraine foreign minister calls for support to stop Russian strikes on its Black Sea ports
Crime|MidEast|US|World

Two Navy pilots killed in jet crash had recently returned from Middle East deployment

Two Navy pilots killed in jet crash had recently returned from Middle East deployment

Two Navy pilots killed in jet crash had recently returned from Middle East deployment
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine

India's Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of the BRICS summit that he wanted peace in Ukraine and that

Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine
Food|MidEast|World

Top UN officials to Netanyahu: Help us ease civilian suffering

The heads of the United Nations World Food Programme and U.N. children's agency UNICEF have privately appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for

Top UN officials to Netanyahu: Help us ease civilian suffering
MidEast|Political|US|World

Initial investigation into US intelligence leak on Israeli attack planning focusing on who had access to documents

Initial investigation into US intelligence leak on Israeli attack planning focusing on who had access to documents

Initial investigation into US intelligence leak on Israeli attack planning focusing on who had access to documents
US|World

Iran tells UN: Biden has signaled US approval, support for attack on Iran

U.S.

Iran tells UN: Biden has signaled US approval, support for attack on Iran
Political|US|World

US consults allies about North Korea troops in Ukraine

It would be a "dangerous and highly concerning development" if North Korea was sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine, the United States said on Monday as

US consults allies about North Korea troops in Ukraine
Economy|Finance|US|World

Zelenskiy says US preparing aid package to finance production of Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday the United States was preparing an aid package worth $800 million to finance production of Ukrainian drones.

Zelenskiy says US preparing aid package to finance production of Ukrainian drones
Crime|World

'He didn't deserve this': Family members recount moments groom was killed on his wedding night

'He didn't deserve this': Family members recount moments groom was killed on his wedding night

'He didn't deserve this': Family members recount moments groom was killed on his wedding night
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|World

Rupert Murdoch’s news outlets sue Perplexity AI for allegedly engaging in ‘massive freeriding’

Rupert Murdoch’s news outlets sue Perplexity AI for allegedly engaging in ‘massive freeriding’

Rupert Murdoch’s news outlets sue Perplexity AI for allegedly engaging in ‘massive freeriding’
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Israel is targeting in Lebanon?

The Israeli military has carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting branches of a financial institution affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, saying the quasi-banking system is being used to fund the militant group’s military wing

What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Israel is targeting in Lebanon?
Economy|Europe|World

The EU and Moldova share a common future, says EU chief diplomat

The European Union remains committed to continue supporting Moldova's democratic development, reforms and economic growth as well as strengthening its resilience on its path

The EU and Moldova share a common future, says EU chief diplomat
Africa|Health|World

Cameroon's 91-year-old President Biya returns home

Cameroon's 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, returned to the country on Monday after a 42-day absence that had sparked questions about his health and

Cameroon's 91-year-old President Biya returns home
Africa|Crime|MidEast|World

Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region

Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur

Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region
MidEast|Political|US|World

US investigating IDF unit over human rights allegations, Axios reports

The United States has launched a review of an Israel Defense Forces unit that could have implications on U.S. assistance to Israel, Axios reported on Monday, citing two Israeli

US investigating IDF unit over human rights allegations, Axios reports
Americas|World

Most of Havana back online as Cuba works to revive power grid

Cuba's power-grid operator said it had restored electricity to most of the capital Havana on Monday even as Tropical Storm Oscar lashed the

Most of Havana back online as Cuba works to revive power grid
Political|US|World

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plans

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned" about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plans
Americas|World

Brazil's Lula says head injury 'serious,' with update from doctors in coming days

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the head injury he suffered from a fall at home over the weekend was "serious" and that doctors expect to have a clear view on

Brazil's Lula says head injury 'serious,' with update from doctors in coming days
MidEast|World

On the edge of Gaza, Israeli settlers want back in

Jewish settlers, including ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet, gathered on the border of Gaza on Monday

On the edge of Gaza, Israeli settlers want back in
Environment|Science|World

Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current

More than 40 climate scientists are urging Nordic ministers to prevent global warming from causing a major change in an Atlantic Ocean current, which could trigger abrupt shifts

Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current
Political|World

Putin to end BRICS summit with news conference on Thursday, aide says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a news conference following the BRICS summit Russia is hosting in Kazan on Thursday, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on

Putin to end BRICS summit with news conference on Thursday, aide says
Crime|Europe|World

UK police officer cleared of murder of Black man

A British police officer was acquitted on Monday of the murder of a Black man he shot dead in London two years ago, an incident that led to large protests and anger

UK police officer cleared of murder of Black man
Americas|Crime|World

Venezuela arrests former oil minister Tellechea

Venezuelan authorities have arrested former industry and oil minister Pedro Tellechea, Attorney General Tarek Saab said on Monday, the latest high-profile detention connected to

Venezuela arrests former oil minister Tellechea
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Albanian ex-president Meta held on corruption charges

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his lawyer said on Monday, calling the arrest politically motivated.

Albanian ex-president Meta held on corruption charges
Crime|MidEast|World

Two killed in missile attack on car in Syrian capital, state media say

At least two people were killed and three others injured on Monday in an apparent guided missile attack on a car in the Mazzeh area of Damascus, Syrian state television said, quoting a

Two killed in missile attack on car in Syrian capital, state media say
Europe|World

Britain says slavery reparations not on its agenda at Commonwealth summit

Britain will not bring the issue of reparations for historical transatlantic slavery to the table at a meeting of Commonwealth nations that

Britain says slavery reparations not on its agenda at Commonwealth summit
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel busts spy ring acting for Iran, security services say

Israel's security services have broken up a spy ring that was gathering information on behalf of Iranian intelligence in the latest attempt by Tehran to recruit

Israel busts spy ring acting for Iran, security services say
US|World

New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead

Authorities in New Mexico have rescued hundreds of people in the Roswell area after record rainfall produced severe flooding over the weekend

New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead
Europe|Political|World

Italy adopts decree to overrule court objections on Albanian migrant camps

Italy's government on Monday passed a decree aimed at overcoming court objections to its flagship immigration plan that is aimed at deterring boat migrants by sending

Italy adopts decree to overrule court objections on Albanian migrant camps
Europe|World

Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia to discuss ways to curb illegal migration

The leaders of Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia will meet on Tuesday to discuss protecting the European Union's borders against illegal migration, including through new solutions, the Slovak

Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia to discuss ways to curb illegal migration
US|World

Presidential election could help decide fate of the 70,000 Afghans living temporarily in the US

While the US admitted about 70,000 Afghans into the country on an emergency basis in 2021, the measure is temporary, and these people remain in legal limbo.

Presidential election could help decide fate of the 70,000 Afghans living temporarily in the US
Asia|US|World

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says

A US Army general says the deployment by the US military of a mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines was “incredibly important” and allowed American and Filipino forces to jointly train for the potential usage of such heavy weaponry in conditions in an Asian tropical archipelago

US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says
MidEast|World

UN agency says Israel still preventing aid from reaching northern Gaza

Israeli authorities are still preventing humanitarian missions from reaching areas of northern Gaza with critical supplies including medicine and food for people under siege, the head

UN agency says Israel still preventing aid from reaching northern Gaza
Americas|Crime|World

Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital

Police in Haiti are clashing with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities in the capital, Port-au-Prince, that is not controlled by gangs

Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital
Asia|Political|World

China urges Japan to maintain 'mutually cooperative, non-threatening' ties, says Wang Yi

China hopes Japan will work with it to maintain a "mutually cooperative and non-threatening" positioning between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Japan's

China urges Japan to maintain 'mutually cooperative, non-threatening' ties, says Wang Yi
Crime|World

UK-based dissident can sue Saudi Arabia for alleged spyware, court rules

A prominent Saudi dissident who accuses Saudi Arabia of targeting him with spyware can sue the kingdom in London, his lawyers said on Monday.

UK-based dissident can sue Saudi Arabia for alleged spyware, court rules
US|World

Video shows rescue of teen lost at sea for over 11 hours

17-year-old Kahiau Kawai was rescued after being stranded in the ocean for over 11 hours when his kayak capsized. CNN affiliate KGMG reports.

Video shows rescue of teen lost at sea for over 11 hours
Political|US|World

Envoy Hochstein says US working with Lebanon and Israel to end conflict for good

U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday in Beirut that the United States was working on a formula to end the conflict between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah for

Envoy Hochstein says US working with Lebanon and Israel to end conflict for good
Election|Europe|Political|World

EU slams 'unprecedented interference' by Russia in Moldova referendum

Moldova's referendum on joining the European Union took place amid "unprecedented interference" by Russia and its proxies, an EU spokesperson said on Monday.

EU slams 'unprecedented interference' by Russia in Moldova referendum
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that he was ready to support efforts to find peace in Ukraine.

UAE president tells Putin: we are ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election

Mozambique police on Monday fired teargas and bullets at protesters in the capital Maputo who had gathered at the scene where two opposition party figures were shot dead on Saturday

Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election
Europe|MidEast|World

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish cleric once blamed for failed coup attempt, dies at 83

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish cleric once blamed for failed coup attempt, dies at 83

Fethullah Gulen, Turkish cleric once blamed for failed coup attempt, dies at 83
Europe|World

Germany inaugurates Baltic Sea naval HQ amid rising tensions with Moscow

Germany inaugurated on Monday a new multinational naval headquarters for the Baltic Sea capable of leading operations for NATO during a conflict, as the military alliance increases

Germany inaugurates Baltic Sea naval HQ amid rising tensions with Moscow
MidEast|Political|World

Blinken heads to the Middle East for the 11th time since the Gaza war, but truce prospects uncertain

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading again to the Middle East, making his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war erupted last year and as Israel steps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Blinken heads to the Middle East for the 11th time since the Gaza war, but truce prospects uncertain
Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy

Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy

Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy
US|World

Blinken heads to the Middle East as U.S. looks to kick start Gaza ceasefire talks

U.S.

Blinken heads to the Middle East as U.S. looks to kick start Gaza ceasefire talks
Asia|World

Pakistan empowers parliament to pick country's top judge

Pakistan approved changes to the constitution on Monday, which included empowering parliament to pick the Supreme Court's chief justice, drawing criticism from opposition parties

Pakistan empowers parliament to pick country's top judge
Crime|Health|MidEast|World

‘He got out of Gaza, but Gaza did not get out of him’: Israeli soldiers returning from war struggle with trauma and suicide

‘He got out of Gaza, but Gaza did not get out of him’: Israeli soldiers returning from war struggle with trauma and suicide

‘He got out of Gaza, but Gaza did not get out of him’: Israeli soldiers returning from war struggle with trauma and suicide
Sports|Travel|World

‘Maybe, they won’t doubt the next woman’: American cyclist Lael Wilcox on her 18,000-mile world record

‘Maybe, they won’t doubt the next woman’: American cyclist Lael Wilcox on her 18,000-mile world record

‘Maybe, they won’t doubt the next woman’: American cyclist Lael Wilcox on her 18,000-mile world record
Political|World

Vietnam parliament elects army general as state president

Vietnam's parliament elected on Monday army general Luong Cuong as the new state president in a widely anticipated move that is expected to bring some

Vietnam parliament elects army general as state president
MidEast|World

Israel says more strikes are coming against a Hezbollah-run financial institution

Israel says it is planning to carry out more strikes in Lebanon against a Hezbollah-run financial institution that it targeted the night before

Israel says more strikes are coming against a Hezbollah-run financial institution
Asia|Political|World

India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says

India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a four-year military stand-off, the

India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says
MidEast|US|World

Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in the US

Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died

Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in the US
Asia|World

South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia

South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia

South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia
MidEast|World

Middle East latest: Israel apologizes for strike that killed 3 Lebanese soldiers

The Israeli military has apologized for a strike that killed three Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon, saying it is not battling the country’s military and its troops believed they were targeting a vehicle belonging to the Hezbollah militant group

Middle East latest: Israel apologizes for strike that killed 3 Lebanese soldiers
Political|World

Iran complains to UN nuclear watchdog about Israeli threats to its atomic sites, spokesman says

Iran has written to the U.N. nuclear watchdog to complain about Israeli threats to strike its atomic energy sites, its foreign ministry spokesman said at a weekly news conference on

Iran complains to UN nuclear watchdog about Israeli threats to its atomic sites, spokesman says
Europe|World

Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: ‘You are not my king’

Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: ‘You are not my king’

Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: ‘You are not my king’
Europe|Political|World

Yulia Navalnaya says she'll return to Russia one day to run for president, BBC reports

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, said that she would one day return to Russia and run for president when Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin is

Yulia Navalnaya says she'll return to Russia one day to run for president, BBC reports
Political|World

NATO's Rutte: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict

If North Korea were to send troops to Ukraine to fight on Russia's behalf it would significantly escalate the conflict, NATO Chief Mark Rutte said on social media platform X on

NATO's Rutte: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict
Political|US|World

US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no further

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will get Ukraine what it needs to fight its war with Russia

US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no further
Asia|Election|World

What to expect from Japan's Oct 27 election

Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his position atop a scandal-plagued party.

What to expect from Japan's Oct 27 election
Americas|Environment|World

Tropical Storm Oscar heads toward the Bahamas after dumping rains on eastern Cuba

Tropical Storm Oscar is heading toward the Bahamas after dumping heavy rain across eastern Cuba

Tropical Storm Oscar heads toward the Bahamas after dumping rains on eastern Cuba
Election|Political|US|World

Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine amid Russian gains and ahead of imminent US election

Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine amid Russian gains and ahead of imminent US election

Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine amid Russian gains and ahead of imminent US election
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel

The U.S. military has rushed its advanced anti-missile system to Israel and it is now "in place", Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
Health|World

Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign

Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the country polio-free

Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign
Americas|World

What's on the agenda at the COP16 nature summit in Colombia?

During this month's U.N.

What's on the agenda at the COP16 nature summit in Colombia?
Environment|Science|World

World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks

The world in 2022 reached its most ambitious deal ever to halt the destruction of nature by decade's end.

World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks
Europe|World

Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies

The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an

Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Economy|World

Focus on gender inequity as Commonwealth summit begins in Samoa

A meeting of Commonwealth countries began in Samoa on Monday with a focus on the income inequity, violence and structural discrimination faced by women, described by

Focus on gender inequity as Commonwealth summit begins in Samoa
US|World

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of US election

U.S.

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of US election
Asia|Political|World

South Korea summons Russian envoy to protest North Korea troop dispatch

South Korea's foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul on Monday to protest over what it has called the sending of North Korean troops

South Korea summons Russian envoy to protest North Korea troop dispatch
Americas|World

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six

A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least six people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six
Asia|Crime|World

Gunmen kill 7 people working on a strategic tunnel project in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Indian police say that gunmen killed at least seven people working on a strategic tunnel project in Indian-controlled Kashmir and injured at least five others

Gunmen kill 7 people working on a strategic tunnel project in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Political|World

Israel's wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive

Israel's wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices
Crime|Europe|US|World

Russia hits Kyiv with drone attacks for second night in a row, Ukraine says

Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with several waves of drones for the second night in a row, damaging residential buildings and injuring at least one civilian, Ukrainian

Russia hits Kyiv with drone attacks for second night in a row, Ukraine says
Political|World

Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands this week with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran

Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage
Political|US|World

In Nevada, immigration is a nuanced issue. But the politics of it is painted in black and white

Immigrants, as well as those who work closely with them, say both sides’ efforts to crack down on the border have clouded the larger immigration issue in ways often too nuanced to break down cleanly along ideological lines

In Nevada, immigration is a nuanced issue. But the politics of it is painted in black and white
Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Sandu secures knife-edge EU vote win after 'unfair fight'

President Maia Sandu said on Monday Moldovans had won a "first battle in a difficult fight" for their future, a day after a slim majority of

Moldova's Sandu secures knife-edge EU vote win after 'unfair fight'
Economy|Finance|World

As poor nations' default wave peaks, cash shortage could take its place

The punishing post-COVID wave of sovereign defaults has finally crested, with the likes of Ghana, Sri Lanka and Zambia concluding years of

As poor nations' default wave peaks, cash shortage could take its place
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports

Israel gave the United States a document last week with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon, Axios reported on Sunday, citing two U.S. officials and two

Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports
Asia|Crime|World

Militants kill seven, including six migrant workers, in India's Kashmir

At least six migrant workers and a doctor were shot dead in India's Kashmir region on Sunday night when militants opened fire near a tunnel construction site,

Militants kill seven, including six migrant workers, in India's Kashmir
Australia|World

'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles

An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament

'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles
Asia|Election|World

Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet

Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto will take his cabinet members on a three-day retreat at a military academy nestled in a Javanese

Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
Political|World

Key ministers of Indonesia's President Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's new cabinet consists of a mix of professional and political appointees with some names remaining on the job after serving for Prabowo's

Key ministers of Indonesia's President Prabowo
Asia|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies

Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, officially swore in his cabinet on Monday, a team that analysts said

Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Environment|World

Environmental delegates gather in Colombia for a conference on dwindling global biodiversity

As the world grapples with plummeting levels of biodiversity, Colombia is hosting two weeks of meetings for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference

Environmental delegates gather in Colombia for a conference on dwindling global biodiversity
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case

A court on Monday ordered Australia's Qantas Airways to pay a combined A$170,000 ($114,000) to three baggage handlers it unlawfully sacked in 2020, implying a big

Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
US|World

US, Canadian navies sail through Taiwan Strait week after war games

A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait together on Sunday, less than a week after China conducted a new round of war games around the island, with

US, Canadian navies sail through Taiwan Strait week after war games
Australia|Travel|World

King Charles heckled by Indigenous Australian senator on visit to Canberra

King Charles was accused of "genocide" by an Indigenous senator at Australia's Parliament House on Monday, moments after he delivered a speech in which he paid his "respects to

King Charles heckled by Indigenous Australian senator on visit to Canberra
Crime|US|World

Two missing Navy aviators declared dead days after aircraft crash in Washington state

Two missing Navy aviators declared dead days after aircraft crash in Washington state

Two missing Navy aviators declared dead days after aircraft crash in Washington state
Crime|Political|World

Expelled Indian high commissioner denies involvement in murder of Sikh leader in Canada

India’s high commissioner to Canada has denied any involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh leader who was killed in British Columbia last year even though the Canadian government has named him as a person of interest in the assassination

Expelled Indian high commissioner denies involvement in murder of Sikh leader in Canada
Environment|US|World

At least 2 dead and hundreds rescued in severe New Mexico flash flooding

At least 2 dead and hundreds rescued in severe New Mexico flash flooding

At least 2 dead and hundreds rescued in severe New Mexico flash flooding
Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was seeking a strong reaction from countries who have acknowledged that North Korea is becoming more involved in Russia's more than 2-1/2-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war
Europe|World

Over 230 migrants rescued from boat off Spain's Canary Islands

Over 230 migrants were rescued from one flimsy boat on Sunday in seas off Spain's Canary Islands, coastguards said.

Over 230 migrants rescued from boat off Spain's Canary Islands
US|World

One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died

One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107
US|World

2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state

Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington state during a routine training flight have been declared dead

2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state
Americas|Crime|World

Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico

Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez has been killed in Mexico

Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico
Videos|World

IDF releases video it says shows Hamas leader Sinwar hours before October 7 terror attacks

Israel has released new video footage it says shows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar underground in Hamas tunnels hours before the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.

IDF releases video it says shows Hamas leader Sinwar hours before October 7 terror attacks
Europe|World

Georgian president delivers pro-EU message at opposition rally as election looms

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili addressed a crowd of thousands at rally in the capital on Sunday, delivering a strong pro-EU message just days before a

Georgian president delivers pro-EU message at opposition rally as election looms
Europe|World

Whelan says he fed information to Western officials that he received from fellow prisoners fighting in Ukraine

Whelan says he fed information to Western officials that he received from fellow prisoners fighting in Ukraine

Whelan says he fed information to Western officials that he received from fellow prisoners fighting in Ukraine
Economy|Finance|World

President Sisi warns regional troubles may force Egypt to re-evaluate IMF accord

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday Egypt may be forced to re-evaluate its $8 billion programme with the IMF if international institutions do not take into account the

President Sisi warns regional troubles may force Egypt to re-evaluate IMF accord
Asia|World

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members
Americas|Economy|Health|World

Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit, following medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul

Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine attacks forced Black Sea Fleet to move warships from Sevastopol, Russian official says

Russia's Black Sea Fleet has been forced to move many warships from the naval base of Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsular, which Russia annexed in 2014, due to attacks by Ukraine,

Ukraine attacks forced Black Sea Fleet to move warships from Sevastopol, Russian official says
Americas|World

Cuban power grid collapses for fourth time as hurricane arrives

Cuban power grid collapses for fourth time as hurricane arrives

Cuban power grid collapses for fourth time as hurricane arrives
Europe|Opinion|World

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

The prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize
Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands against over tourism

Thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday against over tourism which they say prices local people out of the

Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands against over tourism
Americas|World

Cubans struggle as power not fully restored days after blackout and hurricane hits island

Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be restored days after an island-wide blackout

Cubans struggle as power not fully restored days after blackout and hurricane hits island
Asia|Crime|World

Trudeau has wrecked Canada-India political relations, says expelled envoy

India's envoy to Canada, who is being expelled over what Ottawa says are links to the murder of a Sikh leader, insisted in an interview he was innocent and said Prime Minister Justin

Trudeau has wrecked Canada-India political relations, says expelled envoy
Europe|World

Serbia's Vucic thanks Putin for natural gas supplies

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday for helping his country secure sufficient supplies of natural gas for the winter.

Serbia's Vucic thanks Putin for natural gas supplies
Sports|World

New Zealand wins cricket's Women’s T20 World Cup for 1st time with 32-run victory over South Africa

New Zealand has won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time

New Zealand wins cricket's Women’s T20 World Cup for 1st time with 32-run victory over South Africa
Africa|Crime|World

Senior Tanzanian opposition party official abducted and seriously injured, party says

Unidentified people abducted, beat and seriously injured a senior Tanzanian opposition party official before dumping her in a forest, her party said on Sunday, a month after

Senior Tanzanian opposition party official abducted and seriously injured, party says
US|World

Start your week smart: US Intel leak, Gaza, Dock collapse, Mississippi shooting, Boeing

Start your week smart: US Intel leak, Gaza, Dock collapse, Mississippi shooting, Boeing

Start your week smart: US Intel leak, Gaza, Dock collapse, Mississippi shooting, Boeing
Africa|Crime|World

Kenya's impeached deputy president says his security withdrawn, safety at risk

Kenya's impeached deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, said on Sunday his security protection team had been withdrawn and that President William Ruto would be responsible if

Kenya's impeached deputy president says his security withdrawn, safety at risk
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to take legal action against Macron over naval trade show ban

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday he had ordered his ministry to start legal proceedings against French President Emmanuel Macron after Paris banned Israeli firms from

Israel to take legal action against Macron over naval trade show ban
MidEast|World

Hezbollah says it fires volley of rockets into Israel, Blinken returns seeking ceasefire

Hezbollah said it had fired rockets at two bases near the Israeli city of Tel Aviv and a naval base west of Haifa on Tuesday morning just

Hezbollah says it fires volley of rockets into Israel, Blinken returns seeking ceasefire
Election|World

No clear winner in British Columbia election, with most votes counted

The two main parties contesting an election in the western Canadian province of British Columbia were tied after most votes had been counted, provisional results showed on Sunday,

No clear winner in British Columbia election, with most votes counted
MidEast|World

Israeli forces patrol labyrinth of narrow streets in Gaza

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the latest in the Israeli military's activity and the suffering across Gaza.

Israeli forces patrol labyrinth of narrow streets in Gaza
MidEast|World

At least 87 killed in Israeli strike on northern Gaza, health ministry says

At least 87 killed in Israeli strike on northern Gaza, health ministry says

At least 87 killed in Israeli strike on northern Gaza, health ministry says
Arts|MidEast|Opinion|World

Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98

Yehuda Bauer, one of Israel’s foremost Holocaust scholars who shaped the way people around the world study and learn about the Holocaust, has died in Jerusalem

Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza's Beit Lahiya

The U.N. peace envoy for the Middle East on Sunday condemned continued attacks on civilians after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza's Beit Lahiya killed dozens late on Saturday.

UN condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza's Beit Lahiya
MidEast|World

Gaza health ministry says 87 killed in northern Gaza airstrike

A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza's town of Beit Lahiya, with more than 40

Gaza health ministry says 87 killed in northern Gaza airstrike
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says it struck Russian military airfield, explosives factory

Ukrainian forces attacked infrastructure at a military airfield in Russia's Lipetsk region and an explosives-manufacturing enterprise in the Nizhny Novgorod region, Kyiv's General Staff

Ukraine says it struck Russian military airfield, explosives factory
Asia|World

Floods destroy 1.1 million tons of rice in Bangladesh

Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up

Floods destroy 1.1 million tons of rice in Bangladesh
MidEast|World

Israel targets Hezbollah's financial arm and begins striking Beirut

Israel’s military says it is now taking aim at the Lebanon-based Hezbollah’s financial arm and plans to attack a “large number of targets” in Beirut and elsewhere

Israel targets Hezbollah's financial arm and begins striking Beirut
Africa|MidEast|World

'Everything is lost' says father, as Senegal repatriates citizens escaping Lebanon

Hussein Hachem hugged his injured daughter as she arrived in Senegal on a flight repatriating citizens escaping the escalating conflict in Lebanon.

'Everything is lost' says father, as Senegal repatriates citizens escaping Lebanon
Americas|Environment|World

Hurricane Oscar heads for Cuba after making landfall in Bahamas

Hurricane Oscar is expected to reach Guantanamo or Holguin in Cuba later on Sunday as the island country struggles to restore power after its worst blackout in years, the U.S.

Hurricane Oscar heads for Cuba after making landfall in Bahamas
Europe|World

Russian forces storming town in eastern Ukraine, bloggers say

Russian forces are fighting street-to-street battles with Ukrainian troops in the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove as Moscow's forces push to gain control over the

Russian forces storming town in eastern Ukraine, bloggers say
MidEast|Political|World

Iraq's Kurdish region goes to the polls with a flagging economy and political infighting top of mind

Residents of Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region are going to the polls in long-awaited parliamentary elections under the shadow of ongoing rivalries, economic instability, and unresolved disputes with Baghdad

Iraq's Kurdish region goes to the polls with a flagging economy and political infighting top of mind
Americas|World

Cuba grid collapses again raising doubts about a quick fix

Cuba's electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday, the fourth such failure in 48 hours, raising fresh doubts about a quick fix on an island already suffering from

Cuba grid collapses again raising doubts about a quick fix
Europe|Videos|World

Russian missile strikes injure 17 in central Ukrainian city

Russian missile strikes on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih wounded 17 people, authorities said on Sunday, following an overnight attack on the country that included dozens of

Russian missile strikes injure 17 in central Ukrainian city
Crime|World

Indian ex-official indicted by US dismisses allegations, family says

An Indian ex-official charged by the U.S. with directing a murder-for-hire plot has dismissed the allegations, his family said, expressing shock that

Indian ex-official indicted by US dismisses allegations, family says
Europe|MidEast|World

Israel’s ties with Europe strained by wars in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel’s ties with Europe strained by wars in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel’s ties with Europe strained by wars in Gaza and Lebanon
Election|MidEast|World

Iraqi Kurds vote in regional election amid oil export crisis and political rifts

Iraqi Kurds voted on Sunday for a new regional parliament amid an economic crisis caused by an enforced halt in oil exports and corrosive rivalry between the two main

Iraqi Kurds vote in regional election amid oil export crisis and political rifts
Asia|World

Indonesia swears in ex-general Prabowo Subianto as president

Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president

Indonesia swears in ex-general Prabowo Subianto as president
Crime|MidEast|World

Exclusive: Inside the prison that executes people for supplying cannabis

Exclusive: Inside the prison that executes people for supplying cannabis

Exclusive: Inside the prison that executes people for supplying cannabis
Political|World

After Sinwar’s killing, Israelis call on Netanyahu to seize the moment and strike a deal with Hamas

After Sinwar’s killing, Israelis call on Netanyahu to seize the moment and strike a deal with Hamas

After Sinwar’s killing, Israelis call on Netanyahu to seize the moment and strike a deal with Hamas
Technology|World

What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness

A few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsed

What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
MidEast|World

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plans

The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to Iran’s blistering ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
Asia|World

UK foreign minister looks to deepen security ties with Indonesia, South Korea

Foreign minister David Lammy will look to deepen Britain's security cooperation with Indonesia and South Korea during his visit to the two Asian countries in which he is also

UK foreign minister looks to deepen security ties with Indonesia, South Korea
Political|US|World

North Korea minister says new US-led sanctions monitoring team unlawful

North Korea's foreign minister said a new multilateral sanctions monitoring team led by the United States was "utterly unlawful and illegitimate", state media reported

North Korea minister says new US-led sanctions monitoring team unlawful
MidEast|US|World

What sources are telling CNN about leaked US intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran

CNN's Natasha Bertrand reports on the the leaked documents that show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran.

What sources are telling CNN about leaked US intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran
MidEast|Political|World

Matthew Chance describes what's inside leaked documents

US sources say Israel's plan for retaliation on Iran was leaked on Telegram. CNN's global chief correspondent Matthew Chance explains what is learned from the leak and how Israeli officials are responding to it.

Matthew Chance describes what's inside leaked documents
MidEast|US|World

Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, sources say

Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, sources say

Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, sources say
MidEast|US|World

Pentagon chief calls on Israel to scale back Beirut strikes

The United States would like to see Israel scale back some of its strikes in and around the Lebanese capital of Beirut, U.S.

Pentagon chief calls on Israel to scale back Beirut strikes
Travel|World

Over 50 vintage military vehicles to roll through the area next week

Over 50 vintage military vehicles to roll through the area next week

Over 50 vintage military vehicles to roll through the area next week
Europe|World

Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia is getting mixed reactions from Western allies

Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies
Crime|US|World

'Heartbreaking:' Wisconsin man in Milwaukee for annual powwow claims his traditional regalia was stolen

'Heartbreaking:' Wisconsin man in Milwaukee for annual powwow claims his traditional regalia was stolen

'Heartbreaking:' Wisconsin man in Milwaukee for annual powwow claims his traditional regalia was stolen
Environment|Health|US|World

Western North Carolina mourns as storm death toll stabilizes at 95

Western North Carolina mourns as storm death toll stabilizes at 95

Western North Carolina mourns as storm death toll stabilizes at 95
Europe|World

Turkey and Germany leaders meet in Istanbul and find many avenues of agreement. But not on Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Istanbul

Turkey and Germany leaders meet in Istanbul and find many avenues of agreement. But not on Israel
Travel|World

Family recounts harrowing escape from rising floodwaters during Helene

Family recounts harrowing escape from rising floodwaters during Helene

Family recounts harrowing escape from rising floodwaters during Helene
Americas|World

Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas

Oscar has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall Sunday in eastern Cuba

Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas
Americas|World

Storm Nadine weakens over Guatemala after pummeling Belize, Mexico's Yucatan

Storm Nadine weakened to a tropical depression on Saturday as it chugged across Guatemala, after dumping heavy rain and bringing strong winds to neighboring Belize and the

Storm Nadine weakens over Guatemala after pummeling Belize, Mexico's Yucatan
Europe|Political|World

G7 defence ministers back Ukraine's 'irreversible path' to NATO membership

Defence Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies support Ukraine's "irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership," they said

G7 defence ministers back Ukraine's 'irreversible path' to NATO membership
Americas|Environment|World

Tropical Storm Nadine makes landfall in Belize, NHC says

Tropical Storm Nadine made landfall in Belize on Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Tropical Storm Nadine makes landfall in Belize, NHC says
Political|World

North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine

North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine

North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine
Americas|World

Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark

Cuba’s government says some electricity has been restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed and left millions without electricity for two days

Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark
Crime|Environment|Health|US|World

Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated

Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated

Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated
Americas|World

CNN reporter describes 'unprecedented' second blackout in Cuba

 Cuba suffered a second nationwide blackout Saturday morning, hours after officials said power was being slowly restored. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports.

CNN reporter describes 'unprecedented' second blackout in Cuba
Americas|Economy|World

Cuba restores power to one-fifth of population after nationwide blackouts

Cuba's government said late on Saturday it had restored power to nearly one-fifth of the island's people after the national grid collapsed twice in 24 hours,

Cuba restores power to one-fifth of population after nationwide blackouts
Health|US|World

With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts

Brain injuries are a growing problem for the U.S. military

With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts
Crime|US|World

India ex-official charged in US murder plot had been arrested in Delhi attempted murder case

A former Indian government official charged in the United States this week for allegedly directing a foiled murder plot had been arrested in New Delhi in December

India ex-official charged in US murder plot had been arrested in Delhi attempted murder case
Europe|MidEast|World

EU chief diplomat calls for ceasefire in Middle East after Sinwar's death

The European Union's foreign policy chief said on Saturday a ceasefire was a priority in the Middle East and the killing of Hamas leader Yaya Sinwar by Israeli forces could

EU chief diplomat calls for ceasefire in Middle East after Sinwar's death
Europe|Political|World

France vows support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion

France's foreign minister has pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the war with Russia

France vows support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion
Europe|World

G7 reassures Ukraine on NATO bid, frets over threat to UN in Lebanon

Defence ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies on Saturday backed Ukraine's "irreversible" path to NATO membership and expressed concern

G7 reassures Ukraine on NATO bid, frets over threat to UN in Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

France warns that North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine would be an escalation

The involvement of North Korean regular troops to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine would be a serious escalation of the war, France and Ukraine's

France warns that North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine would be an escalation
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK foreign secretary pledges 'consistency' in relations with China

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday that businesses wanted "stability and clarity" in trade with China, as London seeks to reset relations with

UK foreign secretary pledges 'consistency' in relations with China
Asia|World

China's Xi urges missile troops to boost deterrence, combat capabilities

Chinese state media reported on Saturday that President Xi Jinping on Thursday inspected a brigade of the People's Liberation Army's Rocket Force, urging the

China's Xi urges missile troops to boost deterrence, combat capabilities
Crime|World

A drone targets the Israeli prime minister's house during new barrages with Hezbollah

Israel’s government says a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house on Saturday, with no casualties

A drone targets the Israeli prime minister's house during new barrages with Hezbollah
Crime|MidEast|Videos|World

Man who performed autopsy on Sinwar’s body reveals details of his death

CNN's Jeremy Diamond speaks to the man who performed the autopsy on slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who was assassinated by the Israeli Defense Force.

Man who performed autopsy on Sinwar’s body reveals details of his death
Crime|Political|World

Killing Sinwar: A chance encounter after a yearlong manhunt for the head of Hamas

Killing Sinwar: A chance encounter after a yearlong manhunt for the head of Hamas

Killing Sinwar: A chance encounter after a yearlong manhunt for the head of Hamas
Political|World

Iran's Araqchi says anyone who knows 'how and when Israel will attack Iran' should be held accountable

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, responding to comments by U.S.

Iran's Araqchi says anyone who knows 'how and when Israel will attack Iran' should be held accountable
Australia|World

Britain's King Charles gets Australia honorary rank before naval review

Australia has appointed Britain's King Charles to the honorary ranks of admiral of the navy, field marshal of the army and marshal of the air force, ahead of a fleet review on

Britain's King Charles gets Australia honorary rank before naval review
Environment|Science|World

Countries must report nature protection plans to the UN. What does that mean?

Nearly 200 nations face a deadline to report their nature conservation plans to the United Nations ahead of a two-week U.N. nature summit dubbed

Countries must report nature protection plans to the UN. What does that mean?
MidEast|World

Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will not halt the "Axis of Resistance" and that Hamas would live on.

Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
Sports|US|World

New York Yankees are one win away from elusive World Series after holding off resilient Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS

New York Yankees are one win away from elusive World Series after holding off resilient Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS

New York Yankees are one win away from elusive World Series after holding off resilient Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS
Opinion|World

Freedom of expression threatened more seriously in Gaza than in any recent conflict, UN expert says

Freedom of expression has been threatened more seriously in Gaza than in any recent conflict

Freedom of expression threatened more seriously in Gaza than in any recent conflict, UN expert says
Americas|US|World

Chumash people in California to co-steward marine sanctuary in historic partnership

For more than 10,000 years, Native Americans have been living along California’s central coast

Chumash people in California to co-steward marine sanctuary in historic partnership
Americas|Political|World

Guatemalan journalist Zamora granted house arrest after over two years behind bars

A Guatemalan judge on Friday ruled that jailed journalist Jose Zamora can leave prison and be held in house arrest after over 800 days behind bars.

Guatemalan journalist Zamora granted house arrest after over two years behind bars
Asia|Technology|World

North Korea says it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang

North Korea says it found the remains of a South Korean drone during a search in capital Pyongyang

North Korea says it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang
Americas|Economy|World

How Cuba's electrical grid collapsed and what comes next

Cuba's national grid collapsed on Friday, leaving the entire population of 10 million people without electricity and underscoring the precarious state of the

How Cuba's electrical grid collapsed and what comes next
Environment|Health|US|World

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Americas|World

Venezuela’s opposition leader speaks about ‘nightmare’ of his last days in Caracas before Spanish exile

Venezuela’s opposition leader speaks about ‘nightmare’ of his last days in Caracas before Spanish exile

Venezuela’s opposition leader speaks about ‘nightmare’ of his last days in Caracas before Spanish exile
Americas|Crime|World

UN expands arms embargo on Haiti to all types of arms and ammunition

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to expand the arms embargo in Haiti to all types of weapons and ammunition, expressing grave concern at the extremely high levels of gang violence and criminal activities in the impoverished Caribbean nation

UN expands arms embargo on Haiti to all types of arms and ammunition
Asia|World

North Korea says it recovered crashed South Korean military drone, KCNA says

North Korea said on Saturday it had discovered the remains of a crashed South Korean military drone, suggesting it was on a propaganda mission in the latest confrontation between the

North Korea says it recovered crashed South Korean military drone, KCNA says
Europe|World

Russian missile damages residential buildings in Ukraine's Odesa, no casualties

A Russian missile struck a residential district in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa late on Friday, triggering a fire, but causing no casualties, officials said.

Russian missile damages residential buildings in Ukraine's Odesa, no casualties
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia sentences prominent opponent Noureddine Bhiri to 10 years in prison

Tunisian court sentenced on Friday the prominent official in Ennahda opposition party Noureddine Bhiri to 10 years in prison, on charges of attacking state security and inciting

Tunisia sentences prominent opponent Noureddine Bhiri to 10 years in prison
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World

Dog spotted hanging out on top of ancient pyramid in Egypt

Dog spotted hanging out on top of ancient pyramid in Egypt

Dog spotted hanging out on top of ancient pyramid in Egypt
MidEast|World

What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza this week leaves the militant group considering new leadership for the second time in less than three months

What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Sinwar death makes peace easier, plans to speak to Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Friday that the death of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar would make

Trump says Sinwar death makes peace easier, plans to speak to Netanyahu
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

IMF board finishes review to enable disbursing $1.1 billion to Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund's board on Friday completed a review of a fund arrangement for Ukraine that would enable disbursement of $1.1 billion to the country that Russia

IMF board finishes review to enable disbursing $1.1 billion to Ukraine
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Liam Payne's father arrives in Buenos Aires days after the pop star's fatal hotel plunge

The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne has arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son’s body to England days after the famous boy band singer fell to his death from a hotel balcony

Liam Payne's father arrives in Buenos Aires days after the pop star's fatal hotel plunge
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

US State Department approves sale of tactical missiles to Japan for $360 million

The U.S. State Department approved a possible sale to Japan of tactical missiles and related equipment for $360 million, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday.

US State Department approves sale of tactical missiles to Japan for $360 million
Political|World

Russia, Ukraine each bring home 95 prisoners of war in swap brokered by UAE

Russia and Ukraine carried out a new exchange of prisoners of war on Friday, each side bringing home 95 prisoners in an agreement in which the United Arab Emirates acted as mediator.

Russia, Ukraine each bring home 95 prisoners of war in swap brokered by UAE
Americas|World

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
MidEast|World

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home

The families of hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza say time is of the essence to rescue their loved ones following the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas, by Israeli troops in Gaza

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home
Europe|World

NATO would need to agree conditions for Ukraine invitation, Dutch minister says

NATO countries will need to discuss conditions for Ukraine to get a membership invitation and to join the alliance in response to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's "victory plan",

NATO would need to agree conditions for Ukraine invitation, Dutch minister says
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Venezuela names former US prisoner Saab as industry minister

Businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who was freed in a prisoner exchange with the United States last year, has been named as

Venezuela names former US prisoner Saab as industry minister
US|World

Naples woman rescued from flooded apartment during Hurricane Milton

Naples woman rescued from flooded apartment during Hurricane Milton

Naples woman rescued from flooded apartment during Hurricane Milton
Election|Political|US|World

Biden administration unaware of Trump-Putin calls, but top adviser says it ‘would raise red flags’ if true

Biden administration unaware of Trump-Putin calls, but top adviser says it ‘would raise red flags’ if true

Biden administration unaware of Trump-Putin calls, but top adviser says it ‘would raise red flags’ if true
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US laments 'disappointing' Swiss decision not to fully adopt latest EU sanctions against Russia

The United States says it is disappointed with a decision by the Swiss government not to adopt all measures in the latest round of European Union sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine

US laments 'disappointing' Swiss decision not to fully adopt latest EU sanctions against Russia
MidEast|World

What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in Gaza

The Hamas leader who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, was the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war

What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in Gaza
Europe|World

UK plans to further appeal Northern Ireland amnesty ruling

The British government plans to further appeal a Belfast court ruling that legislation introduced by the previous government was incompatible with human-rights

UK plans to further appeal Northern Ireland amnesty ruling
MidEast|Political|World

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top leader and a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, is dead at 61

Yahya Sinwar has been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top leader and a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, is dead at 61
Environment|US|World

Crews halt fast-moving brush fire that burned 2 Oakland homes, forced 500 evacuations

Firefighters in California remain on the scene of a fast-moving blaze fueled by strong winds that burned two homes and damaged several others in a hillside neighborhood in the city of Oakland

Crews halt fast-moving brush fire that burned 2 Oakland homes, forced 500 evacuations
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia won't let Ukraine obtain nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia would not let Ukraine get nuclear weapons, after Ukraine's leader said that since Kyiv had given up its Soviet-era nuclear

Putin says Russia won't let Ukraine obtain nuclear weapons
Europe|World

Ukraine not considering nuclear arms, top official Yermak says

Ukraine is not considering developing nuclear weapons and recent reports on the topic were driven by an incorrect interpretation of remarks by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his

Ukraine not considering nuclear arms, top official Yermak says
Arts|World

Moscow exhibits Gaddafi daughter's art, painted in slain Libyan leader's honour

A Russian state museum is mounting an exhibit of artwork by the daughter of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, dedicated to her father's memory.

Moscow exhibits Gaddafi daughter's art, painted in slain Libyan leader's honour
MidEast|World

After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before U.S. election

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip, marked a major

After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before U.S. election
Europe|World

Switzerland defends decision to omit subsidiaries from Russian sanctions

Switzerland is "unequivocally committed" to sanctions against Moscow, the government said on Friday, after it decided not to adopt in full a package of

Switzerland defends decision to omit subsidiaries from Russian sanctions
Opinion|US|World

Hemingway, after the hurricane

In 1935, a hurricane devastated the Florida Keys, killing over 400 people, many of them World War I veterans. Ernest Hemingway joined the relief efforts – and became enraged at government inaction.

Hemingway, after the hurricane
Americas|Crime|World

Brutal killing of Mexican mayor sparks anger, skepticism of Sheinbaum plan

Hundreds of people dressed in white marched through the streets, many with tears in their eyes, chanting "No More Violence!"

Brutal killing of Mexican mayor sparks anger, skepticism of Sheinbaum plan
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout

Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide

Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Hamas signal resistance to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death

Hamas has confirmed that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militant group took from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops

Israel and Hamas signal resistance to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death
Science|Technology|US|World

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
Asia|Election|World

Thai election commission begins probe into ruling Phue Thai party, media report

Thailand's Election Commission will launch an investigation into the ruling Pheu Thai party that could lead to its dissolution, multiple local media outlets reported on Friday.

Thai election commission begins probe into ruling Phue Thai party, media report
MidEast|Political|World

UN says Israeli settlers cut down olive trees in 'war-like' West Bank campaign

The United Nations humanitarian office accused Israel on Friday of using "war-like" tactics against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing killings by soldiers

UN says Israeli settlers cut down olive trees in 'war-like' West Bank campaign
MidEast|Political|World

UNIFIL condemns 'deliberate' Israeli attacks, says destruction in Lebanese villages is shocking

The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said on Friday it had come under several "deliberate" attacks by Israeli forces in recent days and efforts to help civilians in

UNIFIL condemns 'deliberate' Israeli attacks, says destruction in Lebanese villages is shocking
Europe|Political|World

Barnier says Italy's migrant deal with Albania does not seem doable in France

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Friday that the type of deal Italy has struck to divert asylum-seekers to Albania for processing would not likely be feasible in

Barnier says Italy's migrant deal with Albania does not seem doable in France
Asia|Election|World

Philippine political rift widens as VP Duterte accuses Marcos of incompetence

Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of incompetence and a lack of leadership in a scathing attack on Friday that showed

Philippine political rift widens as VP Duterte accuses Marcos of incompetence
Europe|World

Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes

Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes

Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes
MidEast|World

Israeli military says it killed two attackers crossing from Jordan's Dead Sea area

The Israeli military said on Friday it had identified what it called "a number of suspects" in Jordan's border area trying to cross into Israel south of the Dead Sea region and had

Israeli military says it killed two attackers crossing from Jordan's Dead Sea area
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon issues rare rebuke to Iran over 'interference'

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister on Friday made a rare rebuke to Iran and said Tehran's envoy should be summoned over reported comments by a senior Iranian official that it would

Lebanon issues rare rebuke to Iran over 'interference'
Asia|Europe|World

China's President Xi to attend BRICS summit in Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from Oct. 22 to 24, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.

China's President Xi to attend BRICS summit in Russia
Asia|Crime|Opinion|World

Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited

A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist who has been ordered extradited home to face imprisonment on terrorism charges

Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited
Africa|Health|World

Mpox vaccine rollout in Congo slower than expected, health official says

Congo needs to do more to raise awareness about mpox and the availability of vaccines, an official with the response team said on

Mpox vaccine rollout in Congo slower than expected, health official says
Crime|MidEast|World

Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase

Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group says it is entering a new phase in its fight against invading Israeli forces, as the region reckons with the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a battle with Israeli forces in Gaza

Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase
Political|World

Canada to give C$65 million in military aid to Ukraine

Canada plans to give Ukraine a C$64.8 million ($47 million) military aid package that will include small arms, ammunition, and protective gear, Defense Minister Bill Blair said in a

Canada to give C$65 million in military aid to Ukraine
MidEast|Political|World

Israel says it killed the Hamas mastermind behind October 7. Here’s what we know

Israel says it killed the Hamas mastermind behind October 7. Here’s what we know

Israel says it killed the Hamas mastermind behind October 7. Here’s what we know
MidEast|World

Clarissa Ward: Privately, Palestinians are not mourning Sinwar

CNN's Clarissa Ward reports on what Palestinians in Gaza are telling CNN in the wake of Israel claiming they have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Clarissa Ward: Privately, Palestinians are not mourning Sinwar
Australia|Europe|Travel|World

King Charles visits Australia as the country puts its republic debate on hold

King Charles visits Australia as the country puts its republic debate on hold

King Charles visits Australia as the country puts its republic debate on hold
Asia|Europe|World

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy urges China against supporting Russia's military

Britain’s foreign secretary has raised concerns about China’s support of Russia in its war against Ukraine

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy urges China against supporting Russia's military
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
Asia|World

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Indonesian police and military started deploying at least 100,000 personnel across the capital Jakarta on Friday, officials said, as the country prepares for the inauguration of

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Asia|World

Taiwan president thanks air force for 'outstanding' work during China war games

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the air force on Friday for their "outstanding" work during Chinese war games around the island earlier this week, telling them to keep up the

Taiwan president thanks air force for 'outstanding' work during China war games
Political|World

Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine

This year has seen President Vladimir Putin repeatedly brandish the nuclear sword, reminding everyone that Russia has the world’s largest atomic arsenal in order to deter the West from ramping up support for Ukraine

Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine
Asia|Crime|World

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway

Philippine police say a search is underway after four gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being spirited away by speedboat

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway
Asia|World

In Modi's Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security

In February 2020, Nasreen and her husband Tofik were living in Shiv Vihar, an upcoming neighbourhood in northeast New Delhi.

In Modi's Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security
Asia|Election|Political|World

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?

A wealthy former general with ties to both Indonesia's popular outgoing president and the country's dictatorial past will be inaugurated Sunday as the nation's new leader

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?
Crime|Political|US|World

Man allegedly joining ISIS terror organization arrested at BWI, FBI says

Man allegedly joining ISIS terror organization arrested at BWI, FBI says

Man allegedly joining ISIS terror organization arrested at BWI, FBI says
Australia|World

King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade

King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

Trump, Harris would both take pragmatic approach to IMF, World Bank, Georgieva says

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that she expected U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Trump, Harris would both take pragmatic approach to IMF, World Bank, Georgieva says
Asia|Political|World

Kim stresses to North Korean troops they should treat South Korea as a hostile foreign enemy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reminded his troops to treat South Korea as a hostile foreign enemy and insisted that the North wouldn’t hesitate to attack its rival if the South infringes upon its sovereignty, state media said Friday

Kim stresses to North Korean troops they should treat South Korea as a hostile foreign enemy
Asia|Europe|World

Britain, China strike conciliatory note during top diplomat's visit

China and Britain took steps towards further reconciliation on Friday, with Beijing heralding the new Labour government's plan to develop "pragmatic" bilateral

Britain, China strike conciliatory note during top diplomat's visit
MidEast|World

Trapped by Israeli troops, Sinwar threw stick at drone before death, video shows

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was tracked by an Israeli mini drone as he lay dying in the ruins of a building in southern Gaza and filmed him

Trapped by Israeli troops, Sinwar threw stick at drone before death, video shows
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

What we know about the death of Liam Payne

Argentine authorities continue to investigate the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Oct. 16 at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires

What we know about the death of Liam Payne
MidEast|Political|US|World

Lebanese nationals living in the US will be granted humanitarian relief as Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues

Lebanese nationals living in the US will be granted humanitarian relief as Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues

Lebanese nationals living in the US will be granted humanitarian relief as Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues
Asia|World

Discrimination still haunts Japan's Nobel-winning A-bomb survivors

Having survived the atomic bomb that flattened his hometown of Hiroshima when he was nine months old, Kunihiko Sakuma has never forgotten the stain it

Discrimination still haunts Japan's Nobel-winning A-bomb survivors
Celebrity|Entertainment|World

From Buenos Aires to Britain fans mourn One Direction's Liam Payne

Argentine fans of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died in a dramatic fall from his hotel balcony in

From Buenos Aires to Britain fans mourn One Direction's Liam Payne
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korea is a foreign and hostile nation, state media KCNA reported on Friday, with photos showing Kim conferring

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country
MidEast|Political|World

After Sinwar death, Biden faces big obstacles to Gaza peace

Joe Biden is expected to use Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wind down the

After Sinwar death, Biden faces big obstacles to Gaza peace
Crime|US|World

Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City

The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader living in New York City

Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

IMF's Georgieva says China can no longer rely on exports for growth

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters on Thursday that China is too large to continue relying on exports to drive its

IMF's Georgieva says China can no longer rely on exports for growth
Economy|Environment|US|World

Hurricane Milton’s losses of up to $34 billion could make it one of the costliest storms in US history

Hurricane Milton’s losses of up to $34 billion could make it one of the costliest storms in US history

Hurricane Milton’s losses of up to $34 billion could make it one of the costliest storms in US history
Americas|Crime|US|World

What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church's $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades

What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church's $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims
MidEast|Political|World

Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine stresses nuclear energy safety at summit meeting

A senior Ukrainian official called on Thursday for intensified efforts to uphold nuclear safety in view of Russia's occupation of Europe's largest nuclear power station and its repeated

Ukraine stresses nuclear energy safety at summit meeting
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White House warns China using overproduction for global dominance

The United States will use restrictive tools like tariffs to push back against China's practice of making far more goods than it needs in order to dominate

White House warns China using overproduction for global dominance
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US to kickstart Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar's death, says State Department

The United States wants to kickstart talks on a proposal to achieve a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, U.S.

US to kickstart Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar's death, says State Department
Europe|Political|World

Spain's PM Sanchez says Europe needs orderly migration to remain open and prosperous

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he had argued for Europe to remain open and prosperous instead of closed and poor in a European Council summit in which countries like

Spain's PM Sanchez says Europe needs orderly migration to remain open and prosperous
US|World

No US role in Israel operation that killed Hamas leader, Pentagon says

The U.S. military said on Thursday its forces had no role in the Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, even if U.S. intelligence has contributed to Israel's

No US role in Israel operation that killed Hamas leader, Pentagon says
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US-Mexico relations remain strong, says ambassador to Mexico

U.S.

US-Mexico relations remain strong, says ambassador to Mexico
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Killing of Hamas leader Sinwar dealt fatal blow to Hamas, France says

The killing of Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces dealt a fatal blow to Hamas, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding that a page must now be turned to

Killing of Hamas leader Sinwar dealt fatal blow to Hamas, France says
Political|US|World

Trump blames Ukraine's Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Donald Trump on Thursday blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for helping start that nation's war with Russia, a comment that further suggests Trump is

Trump blames Ukraine's Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia
Economy|Finance|World

World Bank's Banga says more bilateral, commercial debt forgiveness needed

World Bank President Ajay

World Bank's Banga says more bilateral, commercial debt forgiveness needed
Americas|Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Homeland Security grants temporary status to Lebanese already in the United States

The Biden administration has announced temporary legal status for Lebanese citizens already in the United States, likely pleasing some Arab voters, including in the battleground state of Michigan

Homeland Security grants temporary status to Lebanese already in the United States
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli military says

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli military says

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli military says
MidEast|Political|World

Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it's 'time for the day after to begin' in Gaza

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says the death of Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, “gives us an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza.”

Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it's 'time for the day after to begin' in Gaza
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Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in Gaza

President Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world."

Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in Gaza
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For Biden, Sinwar’s death injects uncertainty — but also an opening — into resolving Gaza conflict

For Biden, Sinwar’s death injects uncertainty — but also an opening — into resolving Gaza conflict

For Biden, Sinwar’s death injects uncertainty — but also an opening — into resolving Gaza conflict
Technology|World

Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation

Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
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Families of Israeli hostages fear for captives after Sinwar killed

Families of Israeli hostages taken captive to Gaza by Islamist group Hamas fear their loved ones are in greater danger after Israeli troops

Families of Israeli hostages fear for captives after Sinwar killed
Africa|Political|World

UN envoy proposes partitioning Western Sahara

The U.N. envoy to Western Sahara is suggesting that dividing the territory between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front could be one way to settle the decades-long conflict

UN envoy proposes partitioning Western Sahara
MidEast|World

Reactions to death of Hamas leader Sinwar

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the Gaza war, has been killed by Israeli forces in the Palestinian enclave, Hamas

Reactions to death of Hamas leader Sinwar
Americas|Health|Opinion|World

Committee reviewing euthanasia in Canada finds some deaths driven by homelessness fears, isolation

An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada’s most populous province has identified several cases where patients asked to be killed in part for social reasons such as isolation and fears of homelessness

Committee reviewing euthanasia in Canada finds some deaths driven by homelessness fears, isolation
Americas|US|World

Voters in British Columbia provincial election focus on healthcare, affordability

Voters in Canada's westernmost province British Columbia are preparing to elect a provincial government on Oct. 19, with polls indicating the

Voters in British Columbia provincial election focus on healthcare, affordability
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Britain joins France, Germany in development of long-range missiles

Britain will join a programme of European nations to develop long-range missiles, Defence Secretary John Healey said on Thursday, aiming to plug a gap in military inventories that

Britain joins France, Germany in development of long-range missiles
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US sanctions Chinese, Russians over attack drones used in Ukraine

The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and

US sanctions Chinese, Russians over attack drones used in Ukraine
Environment|US|World

Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes

Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks

Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

CNN reporter updates on former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death

Former member of boyband One Direction, Liam Payne, has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to police there. CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.

CNN reporter updates on former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death
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At 10-year mark, US and allies weigh future of Islamic State mission

Ten years to the day after the formal launch of the U.S.-led operation against the Islamic State, the United States and its NATO allies gathered in Brussels on

At 10-year mark, US and allies weigh future of Islamic State mission
Environment|Science|World

Global coral bleaching event expands, now the largest on record

The mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world since February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Global coral bleaching event expands, now the largest on record
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US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of directly helping Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine

US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones
US|World

Cuba accuses US of half-hearted investigation into 2023 embassy attack

Cuba accused the United States late on Wednesday of a half-hearted investigation into a 2023 attack on the Communist-run nation's embassy in Washington, D.C.,

Cuba accuses US of half-hearted investigation into 2023 embassy attack
MidEast|World

Separated by Israel's campaign, a Gaza family prays to reunite

As the phone call from his tent on a stretch of beach in Gaza connected him to parents he has not seen for a year because of

Separated by Israel's campaign, a Gaza family prays to reunite
Americas|World

Argentina analyzing Brazil's request for extradition of Jan. 8 rioters

Argentina has received and is analyzing Brazil's request for the extradition of Brazilian nationals currently in the neighboring country who are linked to an alleged 2023 coup attempt,

Argentina analyzing Brazil's request for extradition of Jan. 8 rioters
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's former armed forces chief endorses 'victory plan' in first speech since his dismissal

Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has expressed his support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan,” despite the tensions between the two that led to his dismissal in February

Ukraine's former armed forces chief endorses 'victory plan' in first speech since his dismissal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF chief expects lukewarm growth in medium term, urges reforms

New forecasts by the International Monetary Fund point to a difficult future for the global economy marked by lackluster medium-term growth,

IMF chief expects lukewarm growth in medium term, urges reforms
Europe|World

An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus

An independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government

An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korean officers deployed alongside Russians

Ukraine's president accused North Korea on Thursday of deploying officers alongside Russia and preparing to send thousands of troops to help Moscow's war effort, although NATO's

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korean officers deployed alongside Russians
Environment|US|World

After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

It takes water to flush a toilet yet tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago

After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Africa could lower inflation target at little cost, central bank governor says

South Africa's central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said on Thursday that the country could move to a lower inflation target at little cost.

South Africa could lower inflation target at little cost, central bank governor says
Africa|Political|World

UN envoy proposes Western Sahara partition plan

The U.N. envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has floated the idea of dividing the territory between Morocco and the Polisario front as a solution to the near five-

UN envoy proposes Western Sahara partition plan
Asia|US|World

UN seeks probe into reported mass killing of Afghans migrating to Iran

The United Nations' mission in Afghanistan called on Thursday for an investigation into reports that a large group of

UN seeks probe into reported mass killing of Afghans migrating to Iran
Health|Lifestyle|World

Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children

Russia’s lower house of parliament has given a quick initial approval to a bill outlawing the promotion of material that discourages people from having children

Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children
Asia|Celebrity|World

Australia turns on Sydney Harbour welcome for King Charles

The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Friday night with a photographic tribute to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla, as they arrived

Australia turns on Sydney Harbour welcome for King Charles
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singer

Friends and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31

Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singer
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead

Israel confirmed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year, has been killed in Gaza, with Foreign

Israeli military confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead
MidEast|World

Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high

The international authority on hunger crises says the Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war

Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high
Political|World

Russia tells Israel to not even consider attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, TASS says

Russia is warning Israel to not even consider striking Iranian nuclear facilities, state news agency TASS quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Thursday.

Russia tells Israel to not even consider attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, TASS says
Asia|Europe|Political|World

UK foreign minister to visit China to rebuild damaged ties

British foreign secretary David Lammy will visit China on a two-day visit starting on Friday in a bid to improve relations between the two countries after years of tensions

UK foreign minister to visit China to rebuild damaged ties
Science|World

More time and money needed to wipe out polio, global group says

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) needs more funds and has pushed back by three years its target to officially wipe out all forms of the disease, officials

More time and money needed to wipe out polio, global group says

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