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Europe|Political|World

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor
Political|US|World

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed.

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
Political|Sports|World

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton

The U.S. Senate on Monday advanced the nomination of Manhattan U.S.

US advances nomination of Trump top spy nominee Clayton
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet U.S.

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
Arts|Crime|Education|Opinion|Political

Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law

When does a shooting become terrorism? A Texas case could help define the answer.

Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law
Political|Technology|Travel|World

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world

Air Force One shouldn’t be seen as only a cool piece of flying technology or a political flash point. Instead, writes a historian, the presidential plane has shaped and defined the modern presidency.

Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff

South Dakota Republicans will decide in a primary runoff Tuesday whether to nominate Gov. Larry Rhoden for a full term or to instead tap businessman Toby Doeden to represent the party on the ballot in November

What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff
Entertainment|Interview|Political|World

Never-before-seen video gives rare access behind the scenes with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The documentary filmmaker Alex Holder spent years behind the scenes with Sen. Lindsey Graham, including in the months before his death, recording hundreds of hours of meetings with world leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, candid moments and more. He speaks with CNN’s Manu Raju.

Never-before-seen video gives rare access behind the scenes with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political

Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions

The Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments

Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election

Six candidates in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will compete in a special election Tuesday to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died in April

What to expect in Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline

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Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit

Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Bolsonaro in BTG/Nexus election poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a simulated second-round runoff for October's presidential election, a Nexus poll commissioned by

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Bolsonaro in BTG/Nexus election poll
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?

Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas

Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals

The Kremlin said on Monday that it had not seen any specific information regarding new proposals for a peace settlement in Ukraine ahead of a meeting in Washington between

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case

An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against a

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case
Economy|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds

The approval rating of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51.1% in July 2026, a poll showed, with respondents pointing to the state of the country's economy

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will underpin market trust in the yen, countering

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says

Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push

Myanmar's military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law

A South Korean court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election

South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law
Americas|Election|Political|World

El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027

El Salvador's opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta, a former lawmaker, as well as doctor and union leader Rafael Aguirre to run against

El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities; Russian-held areas also hit

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack from Russian forces early on Sunday, local

Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities; Russian-held areas also hit
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double executions

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double executions

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double executions
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel "cannot go unanswered".

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
Interview|Political|World

Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel

Syria is seeking to reach a security agreement with Israel, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday.

Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel
Economy|Political|World

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation

The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
Election|Political

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda

The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting

President Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review

Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds

Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official told

Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds
Business|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz will propose conservative Bilger as new transport minister

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will propose that conservative parliamentary director Steffen Bilger replace Patrick Schnieder as transport minister as part of an ongoing cabinet

Germany's Merz will propose conservative Bilger as new transport minister
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war

Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence

Two mosques have been set on fire in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in an apparent Israeli settler attack following a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers

2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentine President Javier Milei used a trip to the country to criticize its leaders and

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say
Business|Finance|Political|World

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says

Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S.

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
Crime|Political|World

Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting

A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions, prompting cancellations and other changes to popular summertime events as protesters said they were determined to continue public pressure for change in Madison

Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Economy|Political|World

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Europe|Political|World

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days

Romania has shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Business|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage

Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage

Graham called yearslong push for war with Iran ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ in new footage
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Sunday.

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says
Education|Political|Technology|World

India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system,

India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
Economy|Education|Political|World

Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington's oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech on Sunday, calling the policy of

Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution
Election|Political|World

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election
Crime|Europe|Political|World

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, igniting fires and wounding at least three civilians

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks

Russia considers it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a possible halt to aerial attacks as part of efforts to end the war, Kremlin

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022
Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to, and that has been adopted around the world

As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community

Members of Berlin's LGBTQ community and others voiced grief, anger and solidarity on Sunday after a vehicle rammed into crowds at the city's annual

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that

Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Political

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri

Former Rep. Cori Bush, outside the courthouse where the Dred Scott case was argued, promises to reverse her ouster from Congress

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Opinion|Political|World

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
Political|Travel|World

Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says

The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq's state news agency cited the country's border crossings authority as saying on Sunday.

Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says
Political|World

UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham "will always put Britain's interests first", he told the BBC in an interview when asked whether he was willing to call out U.S.

UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
Business|Economy|Political|World

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?

The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016

Germany has seen a series of vehicle-ramming incidents since a 2016 attack on Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market, prompting repeated security alerts around public

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016
Australia|Economy|Political|World

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
Economy|Political|World

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Business|Economy|Political|World

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
Election|Political|US

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris