Politics

North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US

South Korea’s military says North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

September 20, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Sports

Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60

Brendan Farrington has died at 60

September 20, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO

Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between NATO and Russia after a "failed" strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on

September 20, 2026

Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg

Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival

September 19, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

‘It will never be the same’: How Trump turned on the Kennedy Center and brought it to its knees

September 19, 2026

Election|Political

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says

Russia’s liberal opposition Yabloko party says that one of its election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station

September 19, 2026

Uncategorized

Malaysia's DAP leader offers to quit after jailed ex-PM Najib granted house arrest

The leader of Malaysia's Democratic Action Party (DAP), the largest party in the ruling coalition, said on Saturday he had offered to resign as transport minister over

September 19, 2026

Election|Political|US

Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

By Nolan D.

September 19, 2026

Election

Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

Russian authorities reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country on Saturday, the second day of a September 18-20 parliamentary election

September 19, 2026

Arts|Political|World

Trump declines to say whether he will tear down Kennedy Center

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday refused to say whether he would attempt to demolish the John F.

September 19, 2026

Uncategorized

Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

US President Donald Trump said on Friday his son, Donald Trump Jr., has told him he would pay back a Russian oligarch who bankrolled

September 19, 2026

Arts

Carney says Canada is ‘strong’ as US borrowing costs rise and Europe ties deepen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Europe and cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historic reliance on the United States

September 19, 2026

Arts|Europe|Finance

Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

The premium France pays to borrow on the bond markets compared to Germany rose to more than a whole percentage point on Friday for

September 18, 2026

Uncategorized

Venezuela, opposition faction weighing deal to move $4 billion in gold to US from UK, sources say

The Venezuelan government and a faction of its opposition are nearing a deal to move some $4 billion in gold from the Bank of England to the United States,

September 18, 2026

Science

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is underway

September 18, 2026

Election|Political

Vance blasts Democrats as 'lunatics' in Iowa rally push for GOP candidates

Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's policies and Iowa GOP candidates, calling Democrats the party of "lunatics."

September 18, 2026

Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime

September 18, 2026

Arts

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead

A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn't swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned

September 18, 2026

Uncategorized

Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

Naturally, Republicans running for Congress should campaign on President Donald Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections

September 18, 2026

New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member

New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate member, a spokesperson for New Zealand

September 18, 2026

Arts|Interview

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting

The U.S. Postal Service has stopped developing a controversial computer system tied to President Donald Trump’s effort to limit mail voting

September 18, 2026

Europe|Political|US|World

Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine

September 18, 2026

Election|Political|World

Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin's power

Voting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary election with the main Kremlin party poised to retain its overwhelming grip on the lower house

September 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means

About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged

September 18, 2026

Economy|Europe

France plans €54 billion savings drive as protests grow

France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit spiralling out of control,

September 17, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Romanian Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan nominated as prime minister

Romania's President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday he will nominate Liberal European lawmaker Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, despite a lack of a clear parliamentary

September 17, 2026

Arts|Celebrity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' remarks

Rapper and songwriter Macklemore has been dropped from upcoming dates on Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour after several venues allegedly barred him over his onstage “Free Palestine” remarks earlier this month.

September 16, 2026

Uncategorized

Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has killed hundreds of thousands of people.

September 17, 2026

Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.

September 17, 2026

Argentina's Milei submits bill to strengthen sanctions on Falklands activities

Argentina's government has presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, potentially escalating tensions with the United Kingdom over the territory

September 17, 2026

Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to Israel’s participation

September 17, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

EU seeks China curbs on hybrid car exports to avert trade row, FT reports

The European Union has asked China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of efforts to prevent a trade war, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

September 17, 2026

Arts

Judge in Kennedy Center case orders Trump administration to explain closure plans

A U.S. federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to explain whether the Kennedy Center's plan to close the performing arts

September 17, 2026

Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet

September 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil central bank delivers fifth straight rate cut, leaves next move open

Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut interest rates by 25 basis points for a fifth straight meeting amid firmer signs of an economic slowdown while

September 17, 2026

Arts

Netanyahu steps up threats against directors of Gaza documentary 'NAZA'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to pass a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel's soldiers, his latest threat against the

September 17, 2026

Science|Technology

Trump adviser Sacks says AI fears driven by 'fear-mongering playbook'

U.S.

September 17, 2026

Interview|Political|US

Top Democrat on Senate Judiciary Panel reacts to the Supreme Court's legal blow to Trump's mail-in ballot plan

CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with the Senate Judiciary Committee's Ranking Member, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), on the Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's plan to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.

September 16, 2026

Europe

Italy's Meloni says she aims to remain in office until end of term

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday she intended to remain in office until the end of the legislature, dismissing media speculation that she might seek an

September 16, 2026

Arts|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world

September 16, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections

Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms

September 16, 2026

Arts|Political

George W. Bush's new book of paintings of political prisoners will be out in March

Former President George W. Bush has a new book of oil paintings coming out in March

September 16, 2026

Business|Election|Finance

Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending

More than 15 years after the U.S.

September 16, 2026

Uncategorized

Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public for the first time on Wednesday since being transferred to the International Criminal

September 16, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’

September 16, 2026

Political|Sports

NHL-Ovechkin was asked to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia, Capitals say

Alexander Ovechkin was asked to participate in a video campaign for the United Russia political party, which is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, while in his native

September 16, 2026

Arts

Brazil Supreme Court postpones decision on opening probe of Justice Moraes

Brazil's Supreme Court postponed on Tuesday a decision on whether to open an investigation of fellow court member Justice Alexandre de Moraes over allegations he advised

September 16, 2026

Arts

Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations after chaotic call with Trump

September 15, 2026

Arts

Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations after judge blocks Trump's name from facade

The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to shut down the iconic performing arts venue for up to two years for repairs, a $257

September 15, 2026

Science|Technology

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act

The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge

September 15, 2026

Arts|Political

Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or grounds in any way

A federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts

September 15, 2026

Arts

Judges question DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday appeared wary of the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald

September 15, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Belarus' authoritarian leader meets US envoy to push for lifting sanctions

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has met with a U.S. envoy to push for the lifting of the remaining U.S. sanctions against his country

September 15, 2026

Education

Syrian Kurds aim to preserve Kurdish schooling as Damascus reasserts authority

Syrian Kurds are seeking to preserve schooling in their mother tongue as Damascus reasserts authority over Kurdish regions that governed

September 15, 2026

Election|Political

DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower alleges

A whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws

September 15, 2026

Health

McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence

September 15, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case

September 14, 2026

Arts|Election|Europe|Finance

Swedish election ends in tight finale. Preliminary results give opposition a 3-seat majority

Sweden’s national election was too close to call early Monday with preliminary results giving the left-wing opposition a narrow three-seat advantage over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing coalition

September 13, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline

September 12, 2026

Election|Political

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump

September 12, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate

September 12, 2026

Entertainment

GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton

In Nashville, Tennessee, Republican and Democratic leaders are in an ugly partisan battle over who controls the city's airport, but they agree on one thing

September 12, 2026

Political

How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

Bribery involves offering money to a particular person, but Trump did not make his $5,000 offer to any single voter or set of voters.

September 12, 2026

Business|Europe|Sports|US|World

Trump is heading to Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course

President Donald Trump is taking a break from the pressures of the Iran conflict and its economic fallout by heading to his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland

September 11, 2026

Uncategorized

Trump steps on Vance’s primetime moment and other takeaways from RNC convention’s second night

September 11, 2026

Arts

Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are premiering their documentary “NAZA” at the Venice Film Festival Thursday

September 10, 2026

Arts

Trump and Vance team up at GOP convention as party faces midterm risks, and eyes what's next

President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance teamed up to close out the second and final night of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas

September 10, 2026

Arts|Education|Science

Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is honoring the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a special exhibit

September 11, 2026

Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

November 04, 2025

Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

By Krishna N.

September 10, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis

Morocco and Spain are jousting over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final

September 10, 2026

Election|Political

Trump makes an extraordinary offer of $5,000 payments, and other takeaways from RNC convention’s first night

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Singapore PM's annual salary to rise 64% to $2.85 million amid ministerial pay hike

Ministerial salaries in Singapore, already among the world's highest, will go up from October 15, boosting the prime minister's annual

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney increased economic pressure on his

September 08, 2026

Election|Political

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

President Donald Trump may try to channel the role of cowboy as he heads to the first-ever off-year Republican convention in Dallas beginning Wednesday

September 08, 2026

US sinks an Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking

The U.S. Southern Command has sunk another Ecuadorian vessel that the U.S. alleged was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros

September 08, 2026

Uncategorized

Ukraine's prosecutor general submits resignation citing political conflict

Ukraine's prosecutor general said on Monday he had offered his resignation citing political reasons, in the latest sign of disunity in the senior ranks of the Ukrainian ruling elite

September 08, 2026

Uncategorized

EU seeks to reassure a Trump-rattled Greenland with promise of a new partnership and investment

The European Union is promising Greenland a stronger partnership and hundreds of millions of euros in investment

September 07, 2026

Arts|Election|Europe|Finance

Far-right win leaves Germany's Merz shaken as AfD plots path to power

Chancellor Friedrich Merz ruled out working with the Alternative for Germany on Monday after the far-right party surged into first place

September 07, 2026

Business|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Political

Democrats might win in the midterms — but a whole new set of problems await

September 07, 2026

Europe

Serbia's government asks president to dissolve parliament and call snap vote

Serbia's government on Monday asked President Aleksandar Vucic to dissolve parliament and set a date for a snap election, as Vucic looks to tighten his grip on Serbian politics

September 07, 2026

Arts|Interview|Technology

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

Alex Gibney's new documentary “Musk” premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival

September 07, 2026

Crime|Election

Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an armed assailant charged toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers

September 07, 2026

Colorado students organize walkout to protest ICE actions

September 06, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Greek PM rules out snap elections after unveiling tax cuts, wage hikes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out snap elections on Sunday a day after announcing a string of tax cuts and wage hikes, as he seeks to

September 06, 2026

Election|Political

Trump's MAGA Inc gives $10 million to Paxton's Senate campaign ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump's MAGA Inc super PAC will spend at least $10 million on the campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his U.S.

September 06, 2026

New Hampshire's GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that

New Hampshire’s Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat is a back-to-the-future moment, featuring two older former senators who last held office many years ago

September 05, 2026

Arts

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 2, 14 missing, ministry says

At least two people were killed and dozens injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (20 miles) from La

September 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war'

President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and says he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are no longer a “war.”

September 05, 2026

Political|World

Trump says Iran conflict, which has killed 18 US service members and injured hundreds more, is ‘small potatoes’

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double expectations

September 04, 2026

Interview

Trump says ‘nobody will’ build monuments for him once he’s gone

September 04, 2026

Arts

Video game that lets users arrest undocumented immigrants debuts on official White House web site

September 04, 2026

Business|Finance|Technology

Musk super PAC wades into US midterms with $800,000 for Republicans in close races

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has spent more than $800,000 in recent days on over a dozen key congressional races through his super PAC, funding direct-mail and

September 04, 2026

Arts|Technology

White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda

The White House website has unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda

September 04, 2026

Election|Political|US

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election

September 04, 2026

Arts

Trump says Britain 'on the edge of disaster,' citing immigration and energy concerns

U.S.

September 04, 2026

Uncategorized

Across US history, the AP has watched, chronicled and helped people understand a complex world

Precisely 180 years ago, a handful of New York news executives looking to save money on coverage had an idea

September 03, 2026

Election|Political

Swedish election is a close race with 10 days to go, poll shows

Sweden's ruling right-wing bloc has narrowed the gap to the centre-left opposition ahead of a parliamentary election on September 13, according to an opinion poll

September 03, 2026

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