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

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

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

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election

Early voting underway in Michigan for August 2026 primary election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

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

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

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

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

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community

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

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

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

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

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

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

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

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Political

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Saturday that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine might be reached if the sides froze the conflict and resumed

Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russia wanted to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to take part in its more than four-year-old conflict and was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank

Israel's military says it has detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank following violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead there

Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
Election|Political|US

Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday won the state Democratic Party's U.S.

Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race
Education|Political|World

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks

India’s education minister resigns after days of ‘Cockroach’ youth protests over exam paper leaks
Entertainment|Political|World

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government

India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan quit on Saturday after days of sustained public protests demanding his resignation for examination paper

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn

A growing trend called “teen takeovers” where scores of young people converge on small areas have raised safety concerns in cities across the United States, and prompted officials to develop strategies to control the trend

How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn
Economy|Political|World

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites

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

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Education|Political|World

Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest

Indian youth protesters called off weeks of demonstrations and celebrated in the streets on Saturday after the

Modi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy

House leaders are sending lawmakers home for the August recess after one of the rockiest sessions in recent memory to campaign for reelection

How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy
Asia|Education|Health|Political|World

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising

The prospect of retaking one of India's most competitive exams was so daunting for 19-year-old Sheikh

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising
Business|Economy|Political|World

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

U.S.

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
Arts|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site

Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent

Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
Political|World

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years

U.N.

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes

India’s young protesters are taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi with humor as much as street demonstrations, flooding social media with memes, parody videos and jokes while thousands rally across the country

India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes
Political|US|World

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has received a new award from the American Civil Liberties Union recognizing contributions to American thought and culture

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks

A suspect in two stabbings on New York City streets has been arrested on attempted murder and other charges

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks
Arts|Education|Political

Trump orders signs be installed outside Smithsonian museum warning of ‘inaccurate information’

Trump orders signs be installed outside Smithsonian museum warning of ‘inaccurate information’

Trump orders signs be installed outside Smithsonian museum warning of ‘inaccurate information’
Political|World

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports

The U.S. military says it has fired on a merchant vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
Election|Political|US

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate over progressive Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Crime|Election|Political|US

Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter

Joe Biden has dropped a lawsuit in which he sought block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before the Delaware Democrat was elected president

Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter
Political|US|World

Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready

Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
Crime|Europe|Political|World

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday.

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation
Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview broadcast on Friday that cooperation between Kyiv and Washington on drones would include a U.S. factory to produce the unmanned

Zelenskiy says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production
Business|Economy|Political|World

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by U.S.

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling
Arts|Education|Political

Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate

President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to install signs at the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum

Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud

Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud

Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say

Gabon's main opposition leader, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, has been in jail for more than three months after the government resurrected an 18-year-old private financial

Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

Venezuela's foreign minister said on Friday the country has formally notified the United Nations of its "irrevocable" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court,

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine

U.S.

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax

The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower

Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress

U.S.

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N.

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning
Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged

An attorney for the family of a man who was shot and killed by Madison police says Corey Ruiz’s death was unjustified, and the officer should be criminally charged

Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews

Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open-ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk won a second term Friday despite opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel to keep him in one of the most controversial United Nations posts for four more years

UN human rights chief wins second term despite opposition from US, Israel and Russia
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing

Two sons of a man shot by immigration officers in Houston have told members of Congress about the horror and confusion of learning their father had been killed

Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran

U.S.

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
Business|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the

Soccer-IOC rejects human rights group complaint against Infantino over Trump support
Crime|Political|World

ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say

Member states of the International Criminal Court on Friday voted to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, two diplomatic sources 

ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens

Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?

Karim Khan became one of the best-known international prosecutors in May 2024 when he announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Israeli

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?
Environment|Food|Political|World

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law late on Thursday to ban the sale and production of the

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France
Political|US|World

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary

South Carolina picked by DNC panel to hold Democrats’ first 2028 presidential primary
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed

Israel prepares major military operation in West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis killed
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

Democrats have selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential nominating contest in 2028

Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
Political|Sports|World

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

The IOC has cited having no jurisdiction over its member Gianni Infantino to explain why the FIFA leader will not be investigated for a lack of political neutrality

IOC won't pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China's top police chief and FBI director vow closer law enforcement cooperation

China's top police chief and the head of the U.S.

China's top police chief and FBI director vow closer law enforcement cooperation
Health|Political|US|World

US judge says Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug are unlawful

A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that it was illegal for former President Joe Biden's administration to require doctors and pharmacies to be specially

US judge says Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug are unlawful
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama has surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center
Business|Political|Technology|World

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots

Ukrainian government and industry officials say a Russian attack on a site near Kyiv that was hosting a defense industry event killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others

Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots
Business|Economy|Political|World

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal

Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
Political|Travel|US|World

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and will meet with U.S.

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
Africa|Health|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's imprisoned opposition leader allowed to travel for medical treatment

Guinea-Bissau's military government has allowed opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira to leave prison and travel to Portugal for medical treatment, his family told

Guinea-Bissau's imprisoned opposition leader allowed to travel for medical treatment
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week

The dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-June, buoyed by the rise in oil prices, while the yen was poised for its largest weekly percentage

Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline

‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea

Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters.

Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
Business|Europe|Political|World

Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war

Russia believes U.S.

Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue

The U.N.

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners

The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?

Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.

Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment
Business|Economy|Political|World

Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners

The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax

Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs

The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy

Tariffs imposed on trading partners from the administration of U.S.

Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy
Business|Economy|Political|World

Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect

Switzerland takes note of the announced additional U.S. tariffs but rejects allegations underlying the forced labour investigation, the government said on Friday.

Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
Business|Economy|Political|World

EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that

EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification
Environment|Political|World

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of firing water cannon at government vessels near a disputed shoal for a second day, in the

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of the army to 12 divisions from eight and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, the presidency

Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits
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Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse

Germany's top court ruled on Friday that the government could not simply cancel an entire swathe of resettlement places promised to

Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse
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India protest leaders say government seeks time until Saturday on demand for minister's resignation

Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement said the government has asked for time until Saturday afternoon to respond on their demand for the education minister's

India protest leaders say government seeks time until Saturday on demand for minister's resignation
Africa|Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term

United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
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'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger

When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government

'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political

Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center

Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center

Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Shakopee votes to revoke hotel's license after wild parties, deadly overdoses

Shakopee votes to revoke hotel's license after wild parties, deadly overdoses

Shakopee votes to revoke hotel's license after wild parties, deadly overdoses
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism

President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
Africa|Political|World

South African president gets court order halting inquiry into 'Farmgate' scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was granted a court order on Friday that temporarily halts a

South African president gets court order halting inquiry into 'Farmgate' scandal
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Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says

Women and girls in Sudan's al-Obeid face a dire choice between the threat of drone attacks during the day and sexual violence at night when they go

Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says
Asia|Political|World

Bangladesh's President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned citing serious health issues, his office said on

Bangladesh's President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns
Europe|Political|World

Italy's far-right general extends rise in opinion polls

Italy's new far-right movement is maintaining strong momentum, an opinion survey showed on Friday, siphoning support from parties in the ruling coalition and

Italy's far-right general extends rise in opinion polls
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.

Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
Economy|Europe|Health|Political

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz named Health Minister Nina Warken as his new chief of staff on Friday, as part of a reshuffle intended

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections