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Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill

During a White House press briefing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was pressed by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on the Bureau of Engraving and Printing making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with an image of President Donald Trump. Bessent said they were preparing in case Congress passed legislation that calls for the Trump bill.

May 29, 2026

Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European

May 29, 2026

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday his economic reforms stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-

May 29, 2026

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Crime|Europe|Political|World

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

Spain's ruling Socialist Workers' Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft, influence-peddling and other crimes that have implicated members of Prime

May 29, 2026

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

May 29, 2026

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

Election|Political|US

How James Talarico is working to win over Black voters who strongly backed Jasmine Crockett

May 29, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

May 29, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|US

A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk

May 29, 2026

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

May 29, 2026

Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

May 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

May 29, 2026

Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

May 30, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Reactions to drone incident in Romania

NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase

May 29, 2026

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime

May 29, 2026

Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit

May 29, 2026

Crime|Health|Political|World

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have asserted detainees are staging a hunger strike

May 29, 2026

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

May 29, 2026

Election|Political

5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar

Other southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries

May 28, 2026

5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close

U.S.

May 29, 2026

Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

A federal judge threw out a lawsuit that U.S.

May 29, 2026

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

Arts|Crime|Political|US

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies that his office has opened an investigation into E

May 28, 2026

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

Education|Interview|Political

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold

In an interview with CBS, former first lady Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden had stroke during the 2024 CNN Presidential debate against Donald Trump.

May 28, 2026

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a “private reprimand.”

May 29, 2026

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

May 28, 2026

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump

May 29, 2026

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees

May 29, 2026

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices

The U.S.

May 29, 2026

US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "

May 29, 2026

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

Crime|Political|World

US to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations,' Rubio says

The United States plans to designate Brazil's two biggest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, U.S.

May 29, 2026

US to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations,' Rubio says

Arts|Education|Political

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

May 29, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

The U.S. State Department says it will designate Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations early next month, a move that the South American nation’s government has repeatedly said it will interpret as undue interference in its politics

May 29, 2026

US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

Economy|Political|World

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval

The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on

May 28, 2026

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval

Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal sees the risk of U.S. military aggression against the island growing as negotiations between the nations

May 29, 2026

Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,

May 28, 2026

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

Business|Entertainment|Political

ABC accuses Trump’s FCC of ‘unconstitutional retaliation’ in station license fight

May 29, 2026

Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.

May 29, 2026

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

Business|Economy|Political|World

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says

The U.S. said on Thursday it has imposed new sanctions on Iran's military oil trade, even as Washington and Tehran reached a tentative agreement to extend their

May 29, 2026

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says

New York state budget includes New York City tax on high-end second homes

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a state budget that includes a progressive surcharge on luxury second homes in New York City, a

May 29, 2026

New York state budget includes New York City tax on high-end second homes

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest

A Bolivian senior minister on Thursday ruled out any possibility of President Rodrigo Paz resigning and told

May 29, 2026

Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

May 29, 2026

Business|Election|Finance|Political

James Talarico campaign says it raised more than $3 million in 24 hours since Texas primary runoff

May 28, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

May 28, 2026

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank against a potential Russian

May 28, 2026

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May 28, 2026

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Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80

Yemen's ex-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has died at 80

May 28, 2026

Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes

May 28, 2026

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Thursday as investors processed key inflation data, while intensifying tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept optimism surrounding a peace

May 28, 2026

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries

The Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services

May 28, 2026

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries

Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

May 28, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the

May 28, 2026

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference

Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment that would allow for elections to be annulled if evidence of foreign interference was found, a move

May 28, 2026

Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference

Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill

May 29, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises

In a city that has staggered from crisis to crisis in recent years, the sudden resignation of police Chief Brian O’Hara is again leaving Minneapolis looking for a way forward

May 28, 2026

The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump

May 28, 2026

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Europe|Political|World

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for more air defence missiles to shield Ukraine's capital from a threatened escalation

May 29, 2026

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan

May 29, 2026

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of

May 28, 2026

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,

May 28, 2026

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

May 29, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, on Thursday accused the NATO military alliance of making practical preparations for what he called a "

May 28, 2026

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'

Crime|Political|World

Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington

Israel's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital

May 28, 2026

Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington

Asia|Crime|Political|World

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat

May 28, 2026

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

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Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats

May 28, 2026

Europe|Political|World

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies

May 28, 2026

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal

South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations

May 28, 2026

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal

Election|Political|US|World

US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now

A U.S. judge on Thursday declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the

May 28, 2026

The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Stocks tumbled in Asia, oil surged and the dollar gained strength as the U.S. and Iran renewed attacks on each other

May 28, 2026

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream,

May 28, 2026

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

Economy|Environment|Political|World

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall

An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump

May 28, 2026

Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.

May 28, 2026

Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces

May 27, 2026

US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority

The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.

May 28, 2026

US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

May 28, 2026

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Business|Political|Technology|World

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday

May 27, 2026

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

May 28, 2026

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

Entertainment|Health|Political|US

May 24, 2026

Arts|Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

May 28, 2026

Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great

May 28, 2026

Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

Economy|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting

May 28, 2026

Health|Political|World

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States

May 27, 2026

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

May 28, 2026

Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war

May 28, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls

The former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girls

May 27, 2026

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls

Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says

The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential

May 27, 2026

Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says

Crime|Europe|Political

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins

The prosecution began its case against former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on historical sex offence charges on

May 27, 2026

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins

UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality

Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,

May 27, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line

About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops

May 27, 2026

UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Former Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden sued the U.S.

May 27, 2026

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Europe|Political|World

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with

May 27, 2026

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

May 27, 2026

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

Political|World

Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets

Iran is expanding restrictions on the distribution of news content from the country

May 27, 2026

Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets

Crime|Health|Political

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment

May 27, 2026

Crime|Political

Biden sues to stop Justice Department from releasing interview recordings

May 27, 2026

Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish police search Socialist party’s headquarters in fresh blow to Prime Minister Sánchez

Spanish police have mounted a search of the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing

May 27, 2026

Business|Crime|Political|World

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a

May 27, 2026

Election|Political|US

John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?

May 27, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says

May 27, 2026

Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance

May 27, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

May 27, 2026

UK grocery inflation eases with Iran conflict yet to fully hit prices

British grocery inflation eased to 3.1% in the four weeks to May 17, its slowest rate of increase since December 2024, researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said

May 27, 2026

UK grocery inflation eases with Iran conflict yet to fully hit prices

Europe|Political|World

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says

Poland wants the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing on defence against Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday

May 27, 2026

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says

Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options

May 27, 2026

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

U.S.

May 27, 2026

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's

May 27, 2026

Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

Business|Election|Political|US

Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate

May 26, 2026

Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP

Crime|Election|Political|US

Ken Paxton’s controversies take center stage in his Texas Senate matchup with James Talarico

May 27, 2026

Election|Political|US

Democrat rebuked by party for antisemitic remarks will lose Texas House runoff

May 26, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe

Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president’s interview with a ghostwriter

May 27, 2026

Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe

Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout

May 27, 2026

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones

Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defence systems and arm staff to repel drone attacks, a document published by

May 27, 2026

Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

May 27, 2026

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

Crime|Election|Political|US

May 27, 2026

Crime|Health|Political|World

Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime

May 26, 2026

Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations past security zone

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

May 27, 2026

Crime|Election|Political|US

The Justice Department wants to interview 2020 election workers

May 27, 2026

Economy|Election|Health|Political

Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Graham Platner and Troy Jackson ahead of June election

May 27, 2026

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity

Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise

May 27, 2026

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity

Crime|Europe|Political|World

May 26, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Court blocks Alabama from erasing significantly Black US House district

A court blocked Alabama on Tuesday from using a pro-Republican voting map that would erase one of the state's two U.S.

May 26, 2026

Court blocks Alabama from erasing significantly Black US House district

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a

May 26, 2026

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Advisers to the U.S.

May 26, 2026

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

US and Armenia sign partnership agreement ahead of Armenian election

U.S.

May 26, 2026

Americas|Political|Travel|World

Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says

Pope Leo is "very likely" to visit Argentina in November, President Javier Milei said on local radio station Radio Mitre on Tuesday.

May 26, 2026

Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says

Political|Sports|US

May 26, 2026

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S.

May 26, 2026

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

President Donald Trump has repeated his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him at least 107 times in the last six months, keeping the

May 26, 2026

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July

Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing

May 26, 2026

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July

Health|Political|Science|World

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

May 26, 2026

Election|Political|US

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts

May 26, 2026

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says

The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer

May 26, 2026

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says

Political|US|World

Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.

May 26, 2026

Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in what a senior

May 26, 2026

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech

May 26, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding,

May 25, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Anti-Trump signs in yard stir up constitutional controversy

May 26, 2026

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

May 25, 2026

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

May 25, 2026

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week

Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month

May 25, 2026

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week

Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud

Greek police arrested 20 people on the island of Crete on Monday, saying they had dismantled a criminal gang suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural

May 25, 2026

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud

Election|Political

A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico

May 25, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, a month

May 25, 2026

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over

May 25, 2026

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

Business|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the U.S. will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way."

May 25, 2026

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'

Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings

In a cluster of villages in Pakistan's largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi'ite Muslims have returned from the

May 25, 2026

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings

Will they or won't they?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on

May 25, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse

Prisoners in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest on the roof of the detention center on Sunday, piling flaming mattresses and calling for the removal of the

May 25, 2026

Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse

Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies

Colombia's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigns on Sunday with rallies that drew massive crowds, ahead of a May 31 vote that analysts

May 25, 2026

Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 24, 2026

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Economy|Political|World

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

U.S.

May 24, 2026

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

Economy|Political|World

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

May 24, 2026

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

The bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition

May 25, 2026

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

May 25, 2026

Political|US|World

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an

May 24, 2026

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on

May 24, 2026

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens

US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs

President Donald Trump's resolve on Iran is being tested by a force largely beyond his control: the bond market.

May 24, 2026

US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs

Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments of the city since

May 24, 2026

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Crime|Political|US

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas

The U.S. military conducted a drill over Caracas on Saturday, its first military exercise in Venezuela since U.S. troops attacked the capital and captured President Nicolas

May 24, 2026

US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas

Business|Political|World

Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'

U.S.

May 24, 2026

Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'

Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Clashes have erupted between protesters and riot police after a massive anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade

May 23, 2026

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit

Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in central Belgrade on Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered to demand early elections and an end to the more than

May 24, 2026

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

May 23, 2026

Crime|Political|World

May 23, 2026

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history

May 23, 2026

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

Business|Economy|Education|Election|Political

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia

May 23, 2026

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions

May 23, 2026

Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was

May 23, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a

May 23, 2026

DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is facing new calls to resign from within his own party

May 23, 2026

DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers

May 23, 2026

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

Business|Economy|Political|US

Warsh elected chair of U.S. Fed's rate-setting committee

The U.S.

May 23, 2026

Warsh elected chair of U.S. Fed's rate-setting committee

Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer

May 22, 2026

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight

Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him

May 23, 2026

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight

Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government

May 23, 2026

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

Business|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

U.S.

May 22, 2026

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says

U.S.

May 23, 2026

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

May 22, 2026

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms

Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs,

May 22, 2026

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

U.S.

May 22, 2026

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, adding that he expected new U.S. proposals on how that

May 22, 2026

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks

Americas|Europe|Political|World

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

NATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland

May 22, 2026

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

Europe|Political|World

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock

Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's attempt to form a centre-right government broke down on Friday, he said, prolonging a post-election stalemate in

May 22, 2026

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock

May 22, 2026

Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill

May 22, 2026

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

Europe|Political|US|World

May 22, 2026

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily

May 22, 2026

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other

May 22, 2026

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens

Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and

May 22, 2026

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens

Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that

May 22, 2026

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

May 21, 2026

Health|Political

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans

An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare

May 22, 2026

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed

The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed four American officials and 19 others has been released from a maximum-security prison

May 22, 2026

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement

Ken Paxton is playing up President Donald Trump's endorsement as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn

May 22, 2026

Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement

Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

May 22, 2026

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

May 22, 2026

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

May 22, 2026

Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she

May 22, 2026

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Election|Political|US

In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country

May 22, 2026

U.S.

May 22, 2026

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.

May 22, 2026

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Economy|Election|Political|World

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate

May 22, 2026

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

May 21, 2026

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

May 22, 2026

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "

May 22, 2026

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

Business|Economy|Political|World

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ahead of Washington's upcoming talks on a new

May 22, 2026

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

May 22, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

All charges against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago have been dropped in an unusual hearing where a top federal prosecutor appeared to acknowledge grand jury misconduct by his office

May 22, 2026

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill

Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies

May 21, 2026

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill

Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud

May 22, 2026

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to

May 21, 2026

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday dismissed any notion that Belarus would be dragged into the Ukraine war, but said Russia and Belarus would jointly

May 22, 2026

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

May 21, 2026

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

Crime|Political|US|World

US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz

Chicago U.S.

May 22, 2026

US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods

May 22, 2026

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man

May 21, 2026

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect

May 22, 2026

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

Election|Political|US

Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has released a critical study of the party’s performance in the 2024 campaign

May 21, 2026

Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm

The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm

May 22, 2026

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm

Crime|Political|World

May 21, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

May 22, 2026

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Economy|Political|Sports|World

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup

May 21, 2026

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

May 21, 2026

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

Economy|Environment|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

May 21, 2026

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

May 21, 2026

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

Economy|Political|World

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months

May 21, 2026

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

The U.S.

May 21, 2026

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

Crime|Education|Political|World

Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability

A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled

May 21, 2026

Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability

MidEast|Political|World

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions

Israel's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force

May 21, 2026

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

May 22, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

May 21, 2026

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

May 21, 2026

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

Political|Sports|World

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

May 21, 2026

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

May 21, 2026

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.

May 21, 2026

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign

May 21, 2026

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Political|Science|World

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian

May 21, 2026

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, May 21 - The U.S.

May 21, 2026

US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

May 21, 2026

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

May 21, 2026

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Crime|Political|US

Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts

May 21, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology

White House postpones executive order on AI

May 21, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

May 21, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|US

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices

May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

May 21, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills

May 21, 2026

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Health|Political|Science|World

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.

May 20, 2026

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

May 21, 2026

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Health|Political|World

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the

May 21, 2026

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists

May 21, 2026

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near

May 21, 2026

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Business|Political|Travel|World

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

May 21, 2026

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.

May 21, 2026

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

The greatest satirists do more than expose hypocrisy. They reshape how citizens understand power and civic responsibility.

May 20, 2026

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

Asia|Business|Political|World

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to

May 21, 2026

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

May 21, 2026

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-

May 21, 2026

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

May 21, 2026

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Education|Opinion|Political|World

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.

May 21, 2026

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay'

The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it

May 21, 2026

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay'

Crime|Political|Technology|World

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution

May 21, 2026

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

May 21, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

May 21, 2026

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Crime|Election|Political|US

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court

May 21, 2026

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC

Europe|Political|World

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATO

May 21, 2026

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

May 21, 2026

Asia|Political|World

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S.

May 21, 2026

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador

May 21, 2026

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate – but his grip

May 21, 2026

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S.

May 21, 2026

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

May 21, 2026

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

May 21, 2026

Health|Political|Science|US|World

May 21, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

May 20, 2026

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

Crime|Political|World

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island

May 21, 2026

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Business|Economy|Political|Travel

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors

May 21, 2026

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

Health|Political|Science|World

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

May 21, 2026

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

May 21, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

May 21, 2026

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

Political|US|World

US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill

U.S.

May 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

May 21, 2026

Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal

President Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates

May 21, 2026

Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal

Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government

May 20, 2026

The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes

Crime|Health|Political|Sports|World

May 21, 2026

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

May 21, 2026

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Americas|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases

May 21, 2026

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Education|Political|World

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers

President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school

May 20, 2026

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

May 21, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

The Internal Revenue Service cannot ever bring claims against President Donald Trump, his family or businesses for past tax issues under the additional terms published Tuesday in the agreement the Justice Department reached with Trump to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for the disclosure of his tax returns.

May 20, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

Former U.S.

May 20, 2026

Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland

May 20, 2026

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

May 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump

Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky, has lost his primary bid for reelection

May 20, 2026

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump

Election|Political|US

Kyiv and Budapest began expert-level consultations online on Wednesday, the countries' foreign ministers said.

May 20, 2026

Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost

European shares finished near two-week highs on Wednesday, aided by defence and technology stocks, as investors awaited a critical earnings

May 20, 2026

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after

May 20, 2026

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Economy|Political|World

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

President Donald Trump was incensed on February 20 when the U.S.

May 20, 2026

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in June if a deal on Hungarian minority rights

May 20, 2026

Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO

May 20, 2026

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

May 20, 2026

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

May 20, 2026

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Business|Economy|Political|World

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

May 20, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Conservative incumbents defend seats on Georgia Supreme Court

May 19, 2026

Political|US|World

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill

May 19, 2026

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

Election|Political|US

Thomas Massie faces the question confronting other Republicans who crossed Trump: What now?

May 20, 2026

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

May 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Pennsylvania Democrats pick swing-district challengers in bid to reclaim US House

Democratic Party voters in Pennsylvania picked their candidates to challenge incumbent Republican lawmakers in the U.S.

May 20, 2026

Pennsylvania Democrats pick swing-district challengers in bid to reclaim US House

Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy

Russia is considering the possibility of joint projects with the United States and China, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia's sovereign wealth fund

May 20, 2026

Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of the trade deal

May 20, 2026

May 19, 2026

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order

Non-citizens in the U.S. will face greater scrutiny on their banking activities following an executive order by President Donald Trump on Tuesday,

May 20, 2026

Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2026

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues

May 20, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war

May 20, 2026

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

May 16, 2026

Interview|Political|World

Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it

May 20, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

May 20, 2026

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week

May 20, 2026

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Trump’s Washington revamp: The projects reshaping the capital

MidEast|Political|World

Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza plans to ask the United Nations Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

May 19, 2026

Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators

Brazil's government on Tuesday unveiled a program offering up to 30 billion reais ($5.95 billion) in subsidized credit for ride-hailing drivers and taxi operators to

May 20, 2026

Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

May 19, 2026

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

Crime|Education|Political

Community outrage grows over officer's racist, misogynistic comments

May 20, 2026

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

May 19, 2026

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race

May 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

May 19, 2026

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

May 20, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis

May 19, 2026

Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

Crime|Political|US|World

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts

A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn’t have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing

May 19, 2026

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts

Crime|Political|World

Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund

May 19, 2026

Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund

Political|US|World

Trump says US may need to hit Iran again

U.S.

May 19, 2026

Trump says US may need to hit Iran again

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

May 19, 2026

Environment|Europe|Political|World

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse

Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba

May 15, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic norms

May 19, 2026

Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland

Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire

British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London

May 19, 2026

Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire

Crime|Political|US|World

May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

May 19, 2026

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Political

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

May 19, 2026

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

May 18, 2026

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

The Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted

May 18, 2026

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

May 19, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

Prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday charged a U.S.

May 19, 2026

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

May 19, 2026

Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens

Followers of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales have joined a massive protest movement against President Rodrigo Paz

May 19, 2026

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

May 18, 2026

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war

May 19, 2026

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

Election|Political|US

Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

May 19, 2026

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions

The U.S.

May 19, 2026

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions

How Cuba reached its breaking point

Cuba is facing severe shortages, economic hardship and growing public frustration as US pressures to overthrow the government mount. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from the Cuban Capital.

May 18, 2026

Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

May 19, 2026

Business|Political|US|World

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access

May 19, 2026

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election

May 19, 2026

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

May 19, 2026

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.

May 19, 2026

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

May 19, 2026

Election|Political|US|World

Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post

A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the removal of Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security czar, claiming his time working as a special

May 19, 2026

Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

May 18, 2026

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Crime|Political

Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested in Hernando on DUI, reckless driving charges

May 19, 2026

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

May 19, 2026

Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

May 18, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade

The Israeli military has intercepted boats in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

May 18, 2026

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea

May 19, 2026

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiraling crises

May 18, 2026

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

May 19, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

May 19, 2026

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school

May 18, 2026

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, was positive but emphasized Greenland's commitment to self-determination

May 18, 2026

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated

Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

May 18, 2026

Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

May 18, 2026

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000

May 18, 2026

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

May 18, 2026

Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law

The U.S.

May 18, 2026

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law

Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government

May 18, 2026

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming

May 18, 2026

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

Interview|Political|Sports

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

May 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

May 18, 2026

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Arts|Environment|Political|US

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

May 18, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

May 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

May 18, 2026

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

May 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

May 18, 2026

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

Political|World

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious

May 17, 2026

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

Political|US|World

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

May 17, 2026

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

May 18, 2026

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Bulgarians celebrated on Sunday their country's surprise first win in the Eurovision Song Contest as they welcomed home Dara, who triumphed with her catchy, crowd-pleasing,

May 17, 2026

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Business|Economy|Political|World

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

May 17, 2026

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

May 18, 2026

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political

Park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

May 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Sports|Travel

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

May 17, 2026

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China

May 17, 2026

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff

Peru's top electoral authority pledged on Sunday to correct "flaws" that delayed April's first-round election results by a month ahead of a presidential runoff scheduled for

May 17, 2026

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella travelled to the northern city of Modena on Sunday, a day after several people were

May 17, 2026

Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others

Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow

May 17, 2026

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others

Political|US|World

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

May 17, 2026

Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary

May 16, 2026

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

May 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

May 17, 2026

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.”

May 16, 2026

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

May 17, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts

May 16, 2026

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Business|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US

Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap

May 17, 2026

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad

May 16, 2026

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

May 17, 2026

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague

May 17, 2026

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

May 16, 2026

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Crime|Europe|Political|World

London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police say 43 people were arrested in London in connection two rival marches on the streets of capital

May 16, 2026

London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Americas|Political|Technology|US|World

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

May 16, 2026

Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Is Britain ungovernable?

May 16, 2026

Crime|Education|Political|US

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

May 16, 2026

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

May 16, 2026

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

May 16, 2026

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

Crime|Political|World

The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives

May 16, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

Political|US|World

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief

May 15, 2026

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

May 16, 2026

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

May 15, 2026

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there

May 15, 2026

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

May 15, 2026

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Crime|Political|US|World

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

May 15, 2026

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

May 15, 2026

Arts|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

May 15, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of state

The 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state

May 15, 2026

Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of state

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

May 15, 2026

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

May 15, 2026

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

May 15, 2026

Business|Election|Political

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

Democratic leaders are embracing independent candidates in red states where their party brand struggles

May 15, 2026

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What to expect in Louisiana's primaries

Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump

May 15, 2026

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

May 15, 2026

Crime|Political|US

A timeline of former death row inmate Richard Glossip’s legal battles spanning nearly 30 years

May 15, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

May 15, 2026

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

May 15, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|World

India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

India has raised fuel prices by 3 rupees per liter to offset losses from higher global oil prices

May 15, 2026

India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization

May 15, 2026

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat

Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator each say they're the best candidate to flip a GOP seat in the U.S. Senate

May 14, 2026

Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman

May 14, 2026

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Americas|Economy|Political|World

Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation

Explosions were heard during violent clashes in La Paz on Thursday, as mining groups took to the streets, calling for the resignation of centrist President Rodrigo Paz.

May 15, 2026

Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi

U.S.

May 14, 2026

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi

Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

U.S.

May 15, 2026

Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

May 15, 2026

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Arts|Crime|Political|World

Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves

Police in Florida are investigating vandalism at a historic, predominantly African

May 14, 2026

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

May 15, 2026

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing

May 15, 2026

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip

Arts|Education|Health|Political|World

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

May 15, 2026

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn’t have the authority to do so

May 15, 2026

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

Crime|Political|US

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment

May 15, 2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

May 14, 2026

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team

May 15, 2026

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary

A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary

May 15, 2026

Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary

Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container

More details are out after six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in Laredo, Texas, last weekend

May 15, 2026

Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

The U.S.

May 15, 2026

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government

May 14, 2026

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

Louisiana, South Carolina Republicans advance new congressional maps

Republicans in Louisiana and South Carolina on Thursday took steps toward installing new congressional maps aimed at eliminating one Democratic-held seat in each state,

May 15, 2026

Louisiana, South Carolina Republicans advance new congressional maps

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began

May 14, 2026

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

May 15, 2026

Economy|Election|Health|Political

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine

Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races

May 14, 2026

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine

Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation

May 14, 2026

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

Economy|Health|Political

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

May 15, 2026

Political|US|World

Judge weighs Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on voting

U.S.

May 14, 2026

Judge weighs Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on voting

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

U.S.

May 15, 2026

Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

MidEast|Political|World

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, racist chants

Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual

May 14, 2026

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, racist chants

Crime|Political|US|World

US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

U.S.

May 14, 2026

US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests

The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through

May 15, 2026

US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in

May 15, 2026

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Political|Sports|World

Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag

The defense minister of Israel has criticized Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win

Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington

May 14, 2026

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

May 15, 2026

Europe|Health|Political|World

Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government

May 14, 2026

China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

U.S.

May 14, 2026

China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

Europe|Political|World

Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones

Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after losing support from the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner

May 14, 2026

Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

May 14, 2026

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly

May 14, 2026

China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Economy|Political|US

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

May 14, 2026

Business|Political|US|World

May 14, 2026

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

May 14, 2026

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

May 14, 2026

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Crime|Election|Political|US

Justice Department sues DC’s attorney disciplinary authorities for recommending a Trump ally be disbarred

May 14, 2026

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May

May 14, 2026

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

May 14, 2026

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

Crime|Political|Sports

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

May 14, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Hungary's government has summoned Russia's ambassador over a massive drone attack near its border with Ukraine

May 14, 2026

Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine

A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest

May 14, 2026

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday,

May 14, 2026

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

Crime|Political|World

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

May 13, 2026

Lutnick downplayed contact with Epstein in House Oversight interview, transcript shows

May 14, 2026

Crime|Political

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler blasts ‘disgusting’ antisemitic and homophobic comments from Sen. Rand Paul’s son

May 14, 2026

Political

Johnson and Jeffries appoint bipartisan task force to reform sexual harassment reporting process on Capitol Hill

May 14, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.

May 13, 2026

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker

Brazilian financial markets reeled on Wednesday as traders pointed to a report alleging ties between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and a scandal-plagued banker, with some

May 14, 2026

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker

MidEast|Political|World

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf

The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S.

May 14, 2026

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf

Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump

May 14, 2026

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories

Economy|Political|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

May 13, 2026

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

May 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power

May 13, 2026

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California amid fraud investigation

May 13, 2026

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

The U.S.

May 13, 2026

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

Political|US|World

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks

U.S.

May 14, 2026

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks

Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage

Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters

May 14, 2026

Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage

Crime|Health|Political

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs

May 13, 2026

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

May 14, 2026

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

Economy|Political|World

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve

May 13, 2026

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

Economy|Political|Travel|World

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

May 14, 2026

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

May 13, 2026

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country

May 13, 2026

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work

Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem

May 13, 2026

Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

May 14, 2026

Crime|Election|Political|US

Video shows Kentucky State House candidate take campaign flyer from someone's mailbox

May 14, 2026

Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine

Hungary has summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone attack on western Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will hold borrowing costs at 3.75% this year, a Reuters poll of economists found, though over a third

May 13, 2026

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran

May 13, 2026

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”

May 13, 2026

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

Economy|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

May 14, 2026

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

May 14, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

Britain's grand State Opening of Parliament ceremony does not normally feature an elephant.

May 13, 2026

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, on Thursday said a 5 million pound ($6.75 million) donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire he received

May 13, 2026

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

May 13, 2026

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

May 13, 2026

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies

Britain will legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of

May 13, 2026

Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies

Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of this year's presidential election, a

May 13, 2026

Health|Political|World

UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as Thursday, the Times reported on Wednesday, adding that he is likely to mount a

May 13, 2026