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Today: July 14, 2026

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Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says

Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control

Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
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Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge

A Georgian opposition politician was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on a terrorism charge for attempting to set fire to a court building

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge
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Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill

U.S.

Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill
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Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says

A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf,

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says
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UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France

Britain acted unlawfully by removing asylum seekers' right to challenge decisions rejecting their claim to be a victim of trafficking, London's High Court ruled on Friday.

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally

Spain's High Court placed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former chief of staff and postmaster general under investigation on Friday as part of a wide-ranging corruption

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world alike since his appointment as supreme leader a week

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
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A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
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Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight

Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
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NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing

Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
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As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Business|Political|World

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and North Korea to maintain "strategic resolve" amid a turbulent global environment and speed up implementation of

Xi urges China, North Korea to keep 'strategic resolve' amid global turmoil
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trump makes the stock market his scoreboard, but many Americans aren't even in the game

U.S. President Donald Trump began this week with an Oval Office first: ringing the stock market's opening bell.

Trump makes the stock market his scoreboard, but many Americans aren't even in the game
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey

Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles
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British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party

British police are investigating at least £500,000 ($671,000) in donations to Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party made by the mother of a close

British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party
Europe|Political|World

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says

NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will join Monday's "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says
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Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
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One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
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Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party

Greece’s counter-terrorism police arrested three people on Friday over a string of firebombings at homes of people linked with the governing party which killed a woman last

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party
Africa|Political|World

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'

Senegal's top court has struck down changes to the country's constitution that would have altered the balance of power in government, ruling against an amendment adopted by

Senegal's top court calls parliament-backed reform 'unconstitutional'
Asia|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need 

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28
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ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes

The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise

ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire

A replica of a mosque was set alight on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast on Thursday night before police had a chance to remove what they

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender

By Krishna N.

Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender
Asia|Crime|Political|World

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks

Authorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says

An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country's civil war and its

ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds

Japan's finance minister said on Friday the government aims to steer the country's vast state pension funds to "substantially" increase

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds
Health|Political|Science|World

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says

A Texas congresswoman says a Mexican man living in the U.S. who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was not the person federal authorities had been targeting in a Houston operation

Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

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Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms
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DOJ sues Maryland, alleges state policies interfere with immigration crackdown

The U.S.

DOJ sues Maryland, alleges state policies interfere with immigration crackdown
Political|World

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Election|Political|US|World

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders

Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leaders
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
Business|Election|Political|US

Victor Marx wins the Republican primary for Colorado governor

Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx has won the Republican primary for Colorado governor

Victor Marx wins the Republican primary for Colorado governor
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts

Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation targeting executive Thiago Miranda, who had been hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro to run a communications campaign in defense

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show

The Sudanese army has conditioned any broad acceptance of a U.S. proposal for ending the country's three-year-old civil war on the full withdrawal by the

Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show
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US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

A federal grand jury has indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says
Economy|Political|World

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight

Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said early on Friday, after

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video

A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
Crime|Election|Political|US

Victor Marx, a self-described ‘high-risk humanitarian,’ will win GOP nomination for Colorado governor, CNN projects

Victor Marx, a self-described ‘high-risk humanitarian,’ will win GOP nomination for Colorado governor, CNN projects

Victor Marx, a self-described ‘high-risk humanitarian,’ will win GOP nomination for Colorado governor, CNN projects
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8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Political|Travel|US|World

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

A South Florida airport has officially changed its name to the President Donald J

South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a political agreement on licences for production of Patriot interceptors,

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level
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New Mexico says US Justice Dept hindering probe of former Epstein ranch

New Mexico's top law enforcement official on Thursday accused the U.S.

New Mexico says US Justice Dept hindering probe of former Epstein ranch
Americas|Crime|Political|World

In Houston's 'Little Mexico,' an ICE shooting leaves scars

On Canal Street in Houston's East End, where taco trucks, tortillerias and Spanish-language signboards line the streets, neighbors are

In Houston's 'Little Mexico,' an ICE shooting leaves scars
Education|Political|World

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices

The U.S.

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices
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Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
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Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
Health|Political|US|World

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return

The U.S.

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return
Political|US|World

Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans

A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging fellow Democrats to block military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals to deepen ties with

Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans
Arts|Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next
Crime|Political|World

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence

A fierce standoff between Costa Rica's recently elected President Laura Fernandez and the country's judiciary is stalling a coordinated state response to

Costa Rica's new president clashes with judiciary over tackling drug violence
Europe|Political|World

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel

Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza,

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules

The U.S.

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
Economy|Political|World

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Europe|Political|World

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
Crime|Election|Political|US

Inside the insurgent rise and rapid downfall of Graham Platner’s campaign

Inside the insurgent rise and rapid downfall of Graham Platner’s campaign

Inside the insurgent rise and rapid downfall of Graham Platner’s campaign
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Political

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits
Crime|Health|Political

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov

Russia is ready to help Mozambique eliminate the "terrorist threat" it faces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov
Crime|Political|World

Clashes in Ukraine's Lviv highlight wartime tensions over draft

Authorities in Ukraine launched inquiries on Thursday into violent clashes in the western city of Lviv a day earlier over the country's military draft, the

Clashes in Ukraine's Lviv highlight wartime tensions over draft
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Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks

Oil prices slid about 2% on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and other economic concerns could weigh on global oil demand despite continuing supply

Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks
Election|Political|US|World

Who is running to replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner said on Wednesday he would drop out of the race following a sexual assault allegation he has denied. 

Who is running to replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Sports

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares
Election|Political|US|World

Trump seeks do-overs at a Supreme Court that rarely grants them

Trump seeks do-overs at a Supreme Court that rarely grants them

Trump seeks do-overs at a Supreme Court that rarely grants them
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO

Madrid said on Thursday U.S.

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Crime|Political|US

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

A former U.S.

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit

Belgium's prime minister was a little surprised on landing back home from Wednesday's NATO summit in Turkey to find that he had a handgun and ammunition in his luggage.

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture
Education|Opinion|Political|Science

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality

Jackson’s concurrence traces the 14th Amendment to work done by people ‘beyond Congress’ and Black Americans who ‘helped galvanize the push for full equality.’

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling

The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organised crime, which would impose 

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling
Asia|Economy|Political|World

ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend

Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok on July 12, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.

ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war

Russia said on Thursday the United States was wrong to believe deep Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory could help bring about an end to more than four years of war,

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Markets remain long TACO

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters

Markets remain long TACO
Environment|Political|Science|World

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog

Member states handed back Syria's voting rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday, following what they described as "a significant change in

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is running for president, but unresolved legal questions loom over her campaign.

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
Africa|Economy|Political

Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test

Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to win a second term but may face a strong challenge from

Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan

The defence minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as "baseless" and "ludicrous" assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case

The Italian government has decided to expel two military attaches at the Russian Embassy in Italy who were allegedly involved in espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case
Europe|Political|World

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit

NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Russia and Sahel states deepen military ties as insurgent attacks persist

Russia and the West African countries making up the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) - Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso - have pledged to strengthen military cooperation as

Russia and Sahel states deepen military ties as insurgent attacks persist
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Africa|Crime|Political|World

ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations

ِِA "breakthrough" has been made in the investigation into crimes committed during Sudan's war in the Darfur region allowing prosecutors to link them

ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations
Asia|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

Taiwan's government took a small group of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry

Asian policymakers, investors and business leaders are increasingly portraying themselves as active participants in navigating a more fragmented global

Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Far-right ex-mayor of Rome emerges as unlikely prison campaigner

Far-right, fresh out of jail, and teamed up with a man who wants criminals to "rot" behind bars: Italy's Gianni Alemanno is an unlikely

Far-right ex-mayor of Rome emerges as unlikely prison campaigner
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea's Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction case

South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former President Yoon Suk Yeol for

South Korea's Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction case
Arts|Education|Political|US|World

Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum

Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch said a White House report that accused the institution's National Museum of American History of "thinly

Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand to consider joining Australia and Fiji in defence alliance, PM says

New Zealand will consider joining a defence alliance between Australia and Fiji that both countries entered earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on

New Zealand to consider joining Australia and Fiji in defence alliance, PM says
Election|Political|US

Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is closing Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by arguing she is the party’s strongest candidate to beat Republicans

Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
Economy|Political|World

US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping,

US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

A federal judge has ruled that E

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
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Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in

Prosecutors in Utah played a video clip that provided a rare glimpse of Tyler Robinson after the defendant in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk first turned himself in

Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in
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Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been held in Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala

Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Crime|Political|US

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
MidEast|Political|World

US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war

US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

US reiterates backing for Tibetan aspirations to preserve culture

The U.S.

US reiterates backing for Tibetan aspirations to preserve culture
Crime|Political|US|World

Platner ends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race

By Nolan D.

Platner ends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
Business|Crime|Political|US

Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million damage award from Trump

A U.S. judge on Wednesday authorized the payment of a multimillion-dollar verdict to magazine writer E.

Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million damage award from Trump
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency

More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched on Wednesday near the spot where a U.S.

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency
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"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
Education|Interview|Opinion|Political

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

Graham Platner’s Senate campaign has imploded amid credible accusations of rape. A Maine political scientist looks at what happened and how the populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
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Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and

Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil rises more than a dollar per barrel as US launches fresh strikes against Iran

Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel in post-settlement trade on Wednesday after the U.S. military began launching fresh strikes on Iran.

Oil rises more than a dollar per barrel as US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors
Crime|Political|US

Judge in Charlie Kirk case blocks parts of roommate video

A Utah judge on Wednesday barred parts of a recorded interview with the roommate of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer from being played in court after a defense lawyer

Judge in Charlie Kirk case blocks parts of roommate video
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The Latest: US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. has carried out another round of strikes on Iran hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire

The Latest: US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
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The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has paused for the day and will resume Thursday

The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted
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Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
Election|Political|US

Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in Maine

As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP’s fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief

Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in Maine
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Senate committee to vote on bill to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles

The U.S.

Senate committee to vote on bill to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles
Economy|Political|World

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran

The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S.

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'

The S&P 500 and the Dow followed their global counterparts lower on Wednesday, and crude prices surged as U.S.

Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Giuliani defends White house handling of Iran at World Cup

The White House has defended its handling of Iran's visa restrictions during the World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying the team's decision to base themselves in

Soccer-Giuliani defends White house handling of Iran at World Cup
Health|Political|US

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Political|Science|Technology|World

US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test

China only gave the United States a few hours notice ahead of a ballistic missile test launch on July 6 and provided insufficient detail, a State

US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test
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IMF's Georgieva to visit Argentina in late July

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Argentina at the end of July, IMF spokesman Pierre Mejlak said on Wednesday.

IMF's Georgieva to visit Argentina in late July
Political|World

Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq

July 8 - Mourners marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day

Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq
Economy|Europe|Political|World

How can Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?

U.S.

How can Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says

Eleven more migrants deported by the Trump administration under a policy of sending them to third countries arrived in Eswatini from the United States on

Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
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Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
Crime|Political|World

Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

A federal trial is scheduled to start in February for a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington on the eve of Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Judge sets February trial for man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot
Education|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island

Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S.

Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island
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Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained

A senior Swiss trade official said on Wednesday she saw a good chance that Switzerland could maintain a U.S. tariff rate set by an initial deal with Washington in November.

Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained
Political|US|World

Trump rescinds Syria state sponsor of terrorism designation

U.S.

Trump rescinds Syria state sponsor of terrorism designation
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'

Disputes between U.S.

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine

President Donald Trump's administration sought on Wednesday to rally Latin American nations behind a revamped Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy asserting U.S.

Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove

Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant

Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan has been spared from prison for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waited in the hallway

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant
Americas|Crime|Political|World

ICE officer fatally shoots man while conducting traffic stop in Houston, agency says

ICE officer fatally shoots man while conducting traffic stop in Houston, agency says

ICE officer fatally shoots man while conducting traffic stop in Houston, agency says
Political|US|World

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices

The Trumps administration has been ramping up pressure on state election officials to make sure noncitizens aren't registered to vote

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that “NATO delivers.”

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
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Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
Economy|Education|Health|Political

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot humanitarian zone for Gazans as a way to kickstart the U.S. president's stalled peace plan, regardless of whether a deal is reached

Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says
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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

U.S.

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills nine people, including two children, in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least nine Palestinians, including two children, aged 10 and 6, in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, health officials there said.

Israeli fire kills nine people, including two children, in Gaza, medics say
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon

U.S.

Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon
Arts|Health|Political|Sports|World

Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff

Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave

Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff
Europe|Political|World

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence

NATO has agreed to upgrade its decades-old Baltic air policing mission into air defence, giving pilots a wider mandate, including destroying "objects that

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies
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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending

U.S.

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not think a full-fledged conflict with Iran would erupt in the wake of military strikes from both sides.

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again
Europe|Political|World

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he would use a summit of Ukraine's allies next week to unveil new defence initiatives and joint military

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit
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Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance

Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it

Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison in Trump immigration case

A former Wisconsin judge was sentenced to no prison time and fined $5,000 on Wednesday after a jury found she obstructed a

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison in Trump immigration case
MidEast|Political|US|World

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU

Pakistan urged all sides to uphold their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, hours after U.S.

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU
Crime|Political|US

Former Graham Platner girlfriend describes alleged violence, which he denies

Former Graham Platner girlfriend describes alleged violence, which he denies

Former Graham Platner girlfriend describes alleged violence, which he denies
Economy|Health|Political

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary

France's upcoming election has taken a striking turn after far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s decision to run for the presidency for a fourth time

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Cheers and boos for Le Pen's French campaign launch after guilty verdict

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was greeted by cheers and boos on Wednesday as she launched her presidential campaign in

Cheers and boos for Le Pen's French campaign launch after guilty verdict
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing
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Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'

Oil surged and stocks and bonds dropped on Wednesday, after U.S.

Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in a week, kills three

Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight and sent jet-powered drones over the city throughout Wednesday, killing at least three

Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in a week, kills three
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand

Greenland is not for sale, the island's head of government Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Wednesday after United States President Donald Trump renewed his demand to control the

Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand
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NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 

By Michael S.

NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 
Economy|Education|Political|World

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech

Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

York City Police Commissioner gives more context in officer-involved shooting

York City Police Commissioner gives more context in officer-involved shooting

York City Police Commissioner gives more context in officer-involved shooting
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazilian police search former President Bolsonaro's home for weapons

Brazil's federal police searched Jair Bolsonaro's home on Wednesday for any unauthorized weapons, a court ruling showed, but the former president's

Brazilian police search former President Bolsonaro's home for weapons
Election|Europe|Political|World

UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only

UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night

U.S.

Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night
Crime|Europe|Political|World

France's highest court may rule on Le Pen's appeal by April, before presidential election

France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, said on Wednesday that it could rule on an appeal lodged by far-right leader Marine Le Pen by early April 2027 at the latest,

France's highest court may rule on Le Pen's appeal by April, before presidential election
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday she did not regret her efforts to forge close ties with U.S.

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks

European shares posted their steepest one-day drop since mid-March on Wednesday after U.S.

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump invokes communism 81 times in two weeks as aides test midterms message

U.S.

Trump invokes communism 81 times in two weeks as aides test midterms message
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says

President Donald Trump told NATO allies he wanted to keep the United States in the alliance at a leaders' meeting in Ankara on Wednesday, a source familiar

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says
Europe|Political|World

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says

Denmark is ready to defend every inch of NATO, including the kingdom of Denmark, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in Ankara on Wednesday, a day after U.S

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says
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Mosque promised in India's Ayodhya settlement scaled back over funding shortfall

By Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, July 8 - A mosque project conceived as part of India's Supreme Court settlement of the decades-old Ayodhya dispute is being scaled down to a fraction of what was

Mosque promised in India's Ayodhya settlement scaled back over funding shortfall
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Italian PM Meloni's party proposes swift deportation of foreign offenders

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing party presented a draft bill on Wednesday to promote the repatriation of convicted foreign offenders and make it easier to

Italian PM Meloni's party proposes swift deportation of foreign offenders
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

New AP-NORC poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza

A new AP-NORC poll highlights divisions among American Jews regarding Israel

New AP-NORC poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics

French lawmakers have approved a proposed law that would give police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, which critics have dubbed a "

French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters

U.S.

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says

China's gradually increasing pressure tactics risk creating an entirely new status quo in the Taiwan Strait, which the international community may not realise until it is

China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says
Economy|Education|Political

Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.

Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|World

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
Business|Economy|Political|World

US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran

The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks.

US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation

Authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston during an operation after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle

Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation
Crime|Election|Political|US

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn’t resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Shannon Gooden has voted Republican her entire life, including for Donald Trump three times.

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports

Brazilian Senator and presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday argued to the U.S.

Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks

The United States on Tuesday re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil, as a U.S. official warned that Iran's attacks on vessels in the

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

The Democratic Socialists of America, a left-wing political group, is now playing an influential role in the U.S. Democratic Party. 

Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?
Crime|Education|Political|US

Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot, prosecutors say

Utah prosecutors played a video on Tuesday that an investigator said showed the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year in a

Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot, prosecutors say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions

A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on

Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

The U.S.

Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation

A lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers

Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation
MidEast|Political|World

US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, U.S.

US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says
Political|World

Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says

The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day

Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort

At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims

Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort
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Bottled water business owner appeals detention in Trinidad over alleged PM assassination plot

Businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve filed an appeal on Tuesday against their detention over an alleged plot to assassinate top

Bottled water business owner appeals detention in Trinidad over alleged PM assassination plot
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Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity

Scattered protests broke out across Havana on Tuesday evening, with residents banging pots, honking horns and shouting "turn on the lights

Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity
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ICE agent fatally shoots motorist in Houston vehicle stop, agency says

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ICE agent fatally shoots motorist in Houston vehicle stop, agency says
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Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records

The Oregon attorney general will ask a court to pause Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros for 60 days, saying on Tuesday the company withheld records

Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records
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Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions

Several Latin American countries said on Tuesday they are working to prevent the import of goods produced with forced labor, urging the Trump

Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions