Today: October 13, 2026
Today: October 13, 2026

Europe

Arts|Europe|World

German town sparks outrage as far-right and conservatives rally against Holocaust memorial plaques

A city council in eastern Germany has halted the installation of memorial plaques honoring Holocaust victims, sparking outrage

Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest 5 by air base under terrorism act

British police said counter-terrorism officers were leading efforts to establish what had happened at an airbase used by the US Air Force on Sunday, after they arrested

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Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses

Floodwaters receded in many parts of the Thai capital Bangkok on Sunday after torrential rain eased, even as residents in

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Deputy chair of Turkey's AK Party resigns after trading allegation amid funds crisis

A deputy chair of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party stepped down after an opposition politician accused her of making a large profit on shares just before a funds

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US consulate builder in Milan to pay $35 million over labour probe

(This Sept 27 story has been repeated with no changes to text.)

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Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

Iran insisted on Sunday that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political

Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming

The Labour Party has opened its annual conference, the first with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in charge

Europe

Germany’s AfD is so extreme it’s putting off other far-right parties

Germany’s AfD is so extreme it’s putting off other far-right parties

Arts|Education|Europe|Travel

Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square

Pope Leo XIV draws hundreds of thousands of people to Paris’ Champs-Élysées for a massive outdoor Mass

Europe|Sports

Alcaraz's drop shots secure a revenge win over Fritz as Europe takes 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before producing a drop shot that ended a 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 revenge win over Taylor Fritz as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead in the Laver Cup

Africa|Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|Political

At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022

The foreign ministers of Russia and Germany met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Saturday in the

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Ireland players vote to play contentious games against Israel, intend to wear black armbands

Pressure to boycott upcoming Nations League games against Israel over that country’s actions in Gaza has taken its toll on the Ireland team with players ultimately putting their participation to a vote

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Munich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044

Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games

Europe|Travel|World

Hundreds of thousands in Paris cheer Pope Leo in largest event of French tour

Crowds stretched the length of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris on Saturday, as Pope Leo urged Catholics to find happiness in

Arts|Europe

Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’

Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’

Europe|Travel|World

Six dead after explosion destroys building in Athens

Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday, following an explosion

Business|Economy|Europe|Interview

Swiss National Bank's Schlegel watching hot weather impact on food price inflation

This year's record temperatures have had an impact on food prices but have not been a factor behind rising Swiss inflation, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel

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Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return

Pope Leo XIV is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan but also knows better than to wade too deep into sporting rivalries

Europe|Sports|World

A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital

A new European soccer league for amputee players has kicked off in Romania’s capital

Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|World

A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery

Thousands in Nepal have lost their homes and livelihoods after last month's devastating floods

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South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute, minister says

South Africa remains open to talks with the US on areas of dispute, including rules for foreign investors on Black employment and ownership, although

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TV networks resume covering White House as press access fight continues

US television networks resumed coverage of President Donald Trump’s White House events on Friday, providing the first live pool access for Chinese

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Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed

A new report on Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns from officials at the university where he was killed

Arts|Crime|Europe|Sports

Former far-right group member found guilty of murdering Argentina rugby star

A former member of a violent far-right group was found guilty on Friday of murdering former Argentina rugby international Federico 

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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground races in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections

Europe|Sports|World

NFLPA says experts are monitoring Maracana Stadium turf ahead of Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil

The executive director of the NFL Players Association said Friday that both the NFL and the players union have had experts monitoring the field conditions at Maracana Stadium ahead of Sunday’s game between Dallas and Baltimore

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Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds

A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found on Friday that Meta Platforms misled the state's residents in a case arising from allegations that a political consulting

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Colombia extradites top rebel commander to US in first under new president

Colombia has extradited an alleged drug-trafficking leader from a dissident faction of the former FARC rebel group to the US, President Abelardo De La

Europe|Travel

Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

Pope Leo XIV has warned that a “paradise of machines” could undermine humanity

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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now

The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections

Europe|Science|Technology

Zelensky says Trump has made ‘final decision’ to allow Kyiv to make Patriot missiles

Zelensky says Trump has made ‘final decision’ to allow Kyiv to make Patriot missiles

Europe

Did Hitler kill his niece? Newly found records raise fresh questions over 95-year-old mystery

Did Hitler kill his niece? Newly found records raise fresh questions over 95-year-old mystery

Asia|Crime|Election|Europe

Protests against war crimes verdicts add pressure on Kosovo's government

Daily protests in Kosovo against war crimes convictions for former rebel commanders have spread throughout the small Balkan country

Arts|Crime|Election|Europe

Swedish police launch probe into possible election fraud around Stockholm

Police said on Friday they had started preliminary investigations into five complaints of election fraud around Sweden's capital, days after a probe in another area,

Africa|Asia|Europe|Health|Science|World

Mpox case confirmed in northeastern Congolese city at center of Ebola outbreak

A laboratory-confirmed case of mpox was identified in the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, the director of a local hospital and two health officials said, raising

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France can't count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says

France must do everything possible to avoid a sovereign debt crisis as its presidential election next year approaches, Bank of France Governor Emmanuel Moulin said on Friday

Arts|Election|Europe|Finance

EU officials dismiss fears French, German elections could derail Ukraine support

Senior European officials sought to play down fears that potential election victories by Ukraine-sceptic parties in France and

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13 Afghan Taliban personnel killed in overnight border clash, Pakistan says. Kabul denies the claim

Pakistan says its forces have killed at least 13 Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight fighting along the countries’ southwestern border, a claim Afghanistan denies

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Hazing incident: 'Visibly injured' students found covered with food, liquids, police say

Hazing incident: 'Visibly injured' students found covered with food, liquids, police say

Arts|Crime|Education|Europe

Wisconsin police find dozens of partially clothed men in frat house basement in alleged hazing incident

Wisconsin police find dozens of partially clothed men in frat house basement in alleged hazing incident

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Blast near Acropolis in Greece injures 2, collapses a building. Local media say gas leak suspected

A powerful blast has caused a building to collapse near the ancient Acropolis in Greece

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Driver accused of hitting, killing MaineDOT workers on I95 arrested, charged

Driver accused of hitting, killing MaineDOT workers on I95 arrested, charged

Africa|Americas|Arts|Crime|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Sports

Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know

Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is threatening the fragile peace that ended the Tigray war

Europe|Sports|World

Switzerland's Embolo joins Xhaka out of Nations League squad over fake COVID-19 documents

World Cup quarterfinalist Switzerland has lost a second player from its Nations League squad because of years-old cases of fake COVID-19 documents

Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

Wall St opens steady as AI enthusiasm eases worries over higher oil prices, yields

Wall Street's main stock indexes were steady at open on Friday as AI optimism offset worries regarding high oil prices and rising Treasury yields, while investors monitored chances

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

Trump sees no urgency for Canada deal as trade dispute deepens, USTR says

President Donald Trump's administration is comfortable maintaining its trade standoff with Canada even as new US import bans on Canadian products

Arts|Europe|Technology|World

Russian strikes shut Ukraine's biggest steelmaker, kill seven in Kyiv

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal said it was shutting production at Ukraine's largest steel plant, underscoring the growing economic toll of

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Europe's top leagues add to pressure on Infantino by calling for FIFA reform

The Premier League and three other top European leagues have called for governance reform of FIFA following Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU, IMF understand need to help Ukraine finance budget gap, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that the European Union and the International Monetary Fund understood the importance of helping Kyiv finance its

Africa|Arts|Business|Environment|Europe|MidEast

Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, UN says

There has been a sharp increase in the number of people fleeing from Sudan to Chad to escape fighting and dire conditions, and aid funding is failing

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Residents of largest city in northern Ethiopia express fear after eruption of fighting

Residents of northern Ethiopia's largest city are living in fear as renewed fighting has erupted between federal troops and rebels

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Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, Iran, Turkish speaker says

A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into a broader pact "for the Muslim world" that includes Iran, Turkey's parliament speaker said on

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Swedish, Finnish fighter jets intercept group of Russian military aircraft

Finland and Sweden said on Friday they had scrambled fighter jets to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland,

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Talk of US export ban on diesel deepens US crude futures' discount to global benchmark

Washington's talk of a possible ban on diesel exports is widening the gap between US crude oil futures and the global Brent benchmark, a signal that markets expect US

Arts|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

East German town bans future Holocaust memorial plaques

An East German town has approved a motion by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and ruling centre-right Christian Democratic

Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone business lending slows slightly

Lending growth to euro zone businesses slowed slightly from relatively high levels in August and held steady in the case of household loans, data from the European

Europe|World

Five missing after explosion fells building in heart of touristic Athens

Five people were missing on Friday after an explosion caused a residential building to collapse in a touristic area of central Athens, injuring three people and damaging

Election|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin hails election of nearly 50 Ukraine war veterans to Russian parliament

The Kremlin on Friday hailed the election of 46 veterans of Russia's war in Ukraine to the 450-seat lower house of parliament, the State Duma, saying they would be heavily

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Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) accused China on Friday of obstructing a resupply mission to troops on board a grounded World War Two-era warship in the South China Sea,

Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Italy regulator closes P&G hair removal device probe after ad commitments

Italy's antitrust authority (AGCM) said on Friday it had closed its investigation into U.S. consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble's claims for a hair removal device, after

Europe|Political|World

Poland halted asylum claims at the Belarus border and now wants Europe to follow its example

Poland stopped registering asylum applications from migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025, calling it a temporary emergency measure

Europe|Interview|MidEast|World

Separated by war, a Ukrainian family faces danger at the front and far away

"When are you coming?"

Arts|Economy|Europe

Five French market hot spots on investors' radars amid debt jitters

French markets are under growing pressure from worries about high debt levels and political gridlock as next year's

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German consumer confidence slumps as energy costs bite

German consumer sentiment weakened more sharply than expected heading into October, as rising energy prices soured households' income outlook, a survey showed on Friday.

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Yemen tells UN that Houthi rebels' moves on key strait threaten global economy

Yemen’s internationally recognized government is pressing world leaders anew for help defeating the Iran-backed Houthi rebels

Education|Europe

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms

Italy’s conservative government on Thursday has approved a school decree limiting classrooms to 30% of students with insufficient Italian-language skills and banning full-face Islamic veils, including burqas and niqabs

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK consumer confidence hits more than two-year high in September, GfK says

British consumer confidence unexpectedly struck a more than two-year high this month as households grew more optimistic about their personal finances, according to a survey on

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trading Day: Rout of control

The global bond rout continued on Thursday, pushing many key yields around the world to new multi-decade highs.

Europe|Technology

US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU's fine on X

The US government said on Thursday it had formally sought to join a legal challenge filed by billionaire Elon Musk to dismiss a fine of €120 million (

Americas|Europe|MidEast|Sports

Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in Nations League

Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi has been sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League

Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Health|Interview|Political|US

Mother of man wounded by ICE in Texas describes video call moments after shooting

The last time Wilber Rafael Garces Perez's mother heard his voice was on Sunday afternoon, moments after

Arts|Education|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle

Beset by far-right rival, Italy's Meloni tightens foreign pupil rules

Italy's right-wing government on Thursday passed rules to limit the number of foreign pupils at school and ban face coverings, a move opponents said was

Arts|Economy|Europe|US

France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says

France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, French President Emmanuel

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40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late

The nation’s cybersecurity agency has released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms

Crime|Europe

Croatian court allows extradition of Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany, media reports

A Croatian court has ruled that a Ukrainian man suspected of being involved in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts can be extradited to Germany, Ukraine's Suspilne news portal

Europe

US to provide critical but more limited capabilities to NATO, top commander says

NATO's top commander said on Thursday the United States would continue to provide "critical but more limited capabilities" to the alliance as Europeans take up a greater role in

Arts|Economy|Europe

Canada July retail sales fall 0.7%; seen up 1.3% in August

Canadian monthly retail sales fell by 0.7% in July, marginally better than an average of analysts' expectations, primarily led by declines at general

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

BoE's Breeden: 'Increasingly appropriate' for rates to respond to rising inflation

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Thursday that it would be "increasingly appropriate" to respond to growing inflation risks by raising interest rates.

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belarus president Lukashenko frees 15 more prisoners in wake of US talks

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners in a decree on Thursday that follows talks last week with an envoy for US President Donald Trump.

Economy|Europe|Political

Europe needs 'decisive change' in defence efforts to face Russia threat, EU agency says

The European Union is not rearming quickly or effectively enough to meet its goal of being ready to defend against Russia by 2030, according to the

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New US sanctions shut down Iranian flights

Iranian airlines were barred from neighbouring countries including the UAE and Oman on Thursday in response

Arts|Crime|Europe

Knifeman kills priest, injures four in attack at Polish abbey

A man armed with a knife killed a priest and injured four other people during an attack on clergy and worshippers at a Benedictine abbey in southern Poland on Thursday,

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Scissor lift collapses, traps two Walmart workers in Lancaster County, dispatchers say

Scissor lift collapses, traps two Walmart workers in Lancaster County, dispatchers say

Europe

NATO chief calls for calm as intel agency warns Russia may ramp up hybrid attacks

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is capable of handling sabotage and drone incidents in Europe and has good action plans in place

Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Poland's Tusk says inviting Putin to G20 may encourage Russian aggression

Inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to a December G20 meeting in ‌Miami, Florida may encourage Moscow to continue its aggression towards Ukraine, Polish Prime

Arts|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology

Sudan's RSF steps up deadly drone attacks on frontline cities

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have intensified deadly drone attacks in government-held towns in the frontline state of North

Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight

France defended its decision to let Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane cross its airspace en route to the United Nations on Thursday, saying international law

Europe|Health|Travel|World

First baby born on remote Scottish island in more than 30 years

First baby born on remote Scottish island in more than 30 years

Europe

Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the war

Officials say that Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least eight civilians

Arts|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

H&M promises change as slow sales undermine profit boost

Swedish fashion retailer H&M is driving changes to improve efficiency and react more quickly to fashion trends, its CEO said on

Arts|Economy|Europe|Food|MidEast|Technology|World

Russia's Krasnodar region declares state of emergency as drone attacks slow grain exports

The governor of Russia's southern Krasnodar region, a major agricultural producer, has declared a state of emergency over Ukrainian drone attacks that have inhibited the

Business|Economy|Europe

German institutes lift growth forecasts, business morale rises

Germany's leading economic institutes raised their growth forecasts for this year and next, while business morale rose more than expected in September,

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German business morale rises more than expected in September, Ifo finds

German business morale rose more than expected in September, a survey showed on Thursday, signalling that Europe's largest economy is weathering an energy price shock that

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

BoE's Lombardelli sees rates rising if energy prices stay high

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Thursday that interest rates will likely have to rise if energy prices stay elevated, unless there is clear evidence of a

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White House pushes for speedy review of voter rolls in hunt for noncitizen voters

The White House has pushed federal agencies to accelerate their review of at least 47 state voter rolls obtained by the Department of Homeland

Arts|Environment|Europe|Food|MidEast|Sports|Technology

Turkey's Erdogan tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy that Black Sea attacks are inexplicable

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy that attacks by Russia and Ukraine on commercial vessels in the Black Sea were inexplicable

Arts|Business|Europe|Science|World

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... Greenland

In the end, it was all kisses and laughter as U.S. President Donald Trump hailed his “fantastic” relationship with Denmark and Greenland

Europe

Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, damage maternity clinic

Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and its northeast killed eight people on Thursday in attacks that included

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Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico's southwest as Nolo closes in on Hawaii

Southwestern Mexico is bracing for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane in the Pacific

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Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrol capacity around the Pratas Islands in the disputed South China Sea, including regularly sending larger ships there, the government

Europe|Science|Technology

Tesla's supervised self-driving system often misreads speed limits, Belgian safety group finds

Tesla’s FSD automated-driving system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted to overtake cyclists on streets where it's prohibited, a road-

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Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank

The son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States has been gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank

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Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts

Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging world’s leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Technology|US

US FAA says error messages in telecommunications circuit prompted shift to backup on Sunday

The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said a series of error messages in a telecommunications circuit prompted the agency on Sunday to

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Technology|US

FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website

The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website

Europe|Sports|World

Title holder Barcelona scores 5, OL Lyonnes hits 8 in wins to open Women's Champions League

Title holder Barcelona has won 5-2 and record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes prevailed 8-0 in their Women’s Champions League openers

Celebrity|Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo says he can still score for Portugal though knows critics want him out of team

Cristiano Ronaldo weighed ending his Portugal career after the World Cup and acknowledges some critics at home want him out of the team

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|World

Ethiopia has achieved progress, shown restraint despite interference, president says

Hours after renewed fighting in Tigray shattered a four-year-old peace deal, Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde told the UN his

Entertainment|Europe|Sports

England soccer great Harry Kane muses on future double duty playing in both NFL and MLS

England soccer great Harry Kane’s long-held hope of being a kicker in the NFL took clearer shape Wednesday

Arts|Environment|Europe|World

Iran, US still far apart in peace talks, Iranian official says; Pezeshkian vows no surrender

Iran and the United States remain far apart on how to end their war but diplomacy must continue, a senior

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Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez discuss debt overhaul, Rubio says

US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez discussed restructuring the South American nation's

Europe|MidEast|Technology|World

Russia's attacks disrupt internet services to 100,000 households in Kyiv, Ukrainian ministry says

Russia's drone attacks on Wednesday disrupted internet services to about 100,000 households in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and its nearby region, the digital ministry said.

Economy|Europe|Interview

ECB not seeing any big wage response to surging inflation

The European Central Bank is not seeing significant wage pressures in response to this year's energy-driven inflation surge, the bank's chief economist said on

Arts|Crime|Europe|US

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault

A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a former production

Europe

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 41 before Zelenskyy’s UN address

Russia has launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. General Assembly

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France hails Azerbaijan's pardon of French citizen, opening door for better ties

France on Wednesday welcomed Azerbaijan's pardon of French citizen Martin Ryan as a humanitarian gesture that would pave the way for improved

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Hungarian bond bulls bet on euro path as central bank cuts inflation target

The Hungarian central bank's move to lower its inflation target has sent a fresh signal to investors that the new government in

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EU faces backlash after lifting sanctions on Russian billionaires

The European Union faced a growing backlash on Wednesday for lifting sanctions on two Russian billionaires, with some of its

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Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun

Forces from the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray launched a major offensive against the federal government on Wednesday, a senior Ethiopian official said, shattering a four-year

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European soccer's Ceferin cites need to repair trust broken by Infantino's FIFA World Cup plan

European soccer leader Aleksander Ceferin says it is “our work” to repair the unity and trust broken by FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan

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Ole Miss students react to deaths of two classmates

Ole Miss students react to deaths of two classmates

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A knock at the door, then gunshots: Mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11

Police and local authorities in South Africa say three gunmen opened fire at a house party and killed 11 people including a pregnant woman

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A Tunisian activist's journey from Gaza flotilla hero to jailed hunger striker

A year ago, Wael Naouar stood on the deck of a boat at Sidi Bou Said port on Tunisia's Mediterranean coast, waving to thousands of supporters before setting off to try to

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40 years after Chernobyl, Italy greenlights a return to nuclear energy

Italy’s Senate has given final approval to legislation paving the way for a return to nuclear power

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Hundreds protest in India's capital after teenager reports gang-rape

Hundreds of students protested in Delhi on Wednesday, demanding better safety for women, after a teenager said she had been gang-raped by three men posing as police

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Italian parliament backs Meloni's plan to restart nuclear power

Italy's upper house Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a government plan to restart nuclear power generation, almost 40 years after a referendum led

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Columbus Crew fires reserve coach Federico Higuaín after incident with female referee

Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew has fired reserve-team coach Federico Higuaín

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Victims of alleged abuse by Slovenian priest urge Pope Leo to expedite Church trial

Five victims of alleged abuse by a prominent priest with Vatican ties urged Pope Leo on Wednesday to press for the conclusion of a nearly year-long Church trial of

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What Trump’s Greenland deal could realistically change

What Trump’s Greenland deal could realistically change

Europe

Kremlin says UK Burnham's decision to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in UN speech was short-sighted

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham had unwisely chosen to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in a speech to the UN General Assembly in which

Economy|Europe

Italy sticks with plan to bring 2026 deficit below EU 3% of GDP ceiling

Italy plans to confirm a commitment to bring its budget deficit below the European Union's 3% of gross domestic product ceiling this year

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Azerbaijan pardons French national after EU drops sanctions on Usmanov

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned a French national jailed for espionage on Wednesday, a day after the EU lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire

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German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

German business activity expanded solidly in September despite firms facing increased inflationary pressures, a preliminary business survey showed on

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China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

Purges of military leaders may have dented China's war-fighting readiness, but are likely to have strengthened President Xi

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Philippine Senate lowers threshold for conviction in VP Duterte's impeachment trial

The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, on Wednesday lowered the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara 

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Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households,

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Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales

Taiwan will continue to keep in close touch with the US to promote the implementation of arms sales according to plan, a

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A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture

US President Donald Trump met Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez late on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly,

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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met for about three hours Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war

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Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal

The Trump administration plans to set a refugee admissions ceiling of 17,500 over the next 12 months consisting "primarily" of South Africans from the country's

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Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic

Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding in Texas last year

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Judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029

A federal judge has ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029, saying that inmates in lockups without it are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights

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Carney says Canada and India aim to wrap up trade talks by G20 ahead of Modi visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that trade negotiations with India are making “good progress” and that the two countries are aiming to conclude talks by the G20 summit in mid-December

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US ties Sudanese army leader's UN visa to ceasefire plan, sources say

The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his

Africa|Europe

Belgium, Rwanda resume diplomatic relations after DRC conflict dispute

Belgium and Rwanda have resumed diplomatic relations 18 months after breaking ties due to a dispute over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. 

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Smaller packs, more protein: AB InBev to adapt drinks to shifting tastes 

Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell smaller pack sizes, beers with added protein or electrolytes and push further into drinks beyond beer, executives said on

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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic

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Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries

Authorities say a 29-year-old man suspected of opening fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur has died from his injuries

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Alicia Keys, Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lopez bring star power to Vogue World in Milan

Italy's fashion elite has gathered for Vogue's annual fashion event at the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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Suspect in Canada’s Yom Kippur shooting has died, authorities say

Suspect in Canada’s Yom Kippur shooting has died, authorities say

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Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

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Turkey's Erdogan urges UN reform, wider recognition of Palestinian state

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday the U.N had become unable to fulfill its duty of preserving peace and called for reform

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Trump says freedom will come to Cuba in UN speech

President Donald Trump said Cuba was a failed state and freedom would be coming to the island nation in a UN address on Tuesday that increased tensions with the

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Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has had a strong start with U.S. President Donald Trump at their first meeting

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DoorDash driver shot by ICE in Austin, Texas

A federal immigration agent shot and injured a man on Sunday in Austin, Texas, according to city officials. The man was taken to the hospital and was described as being in stable but serious condition, according to the city’s EMS chief.

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Wisconsin man charged in 1995 disappearance of roommate after 31 years

Wisconsin man charged in 1995 disappearance of roommate after 31 years

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Witness describes crash that killed woman, unborn child in Independence

Witness describes crash that killed woman, unborn child in Independence

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Lithuania says Trump deploys fresh US troops to the country

The United States has confirmed that it is sending a new rotation of troops to Lithuania, the Baltic NATO country said on Tuesday, ending a period of

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EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

European Union envoys agreed to drop two high-profile billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from the EU's Russian sanctions list in a

Europe|Political|World

Czech man gets fine and 13 days' custody for anti-war protest on Red Square

A Czech man who staged a solo protest on Moscow's Red Square against Russia's war in Ukraine has been fined and sentenced to 13 days in custody, a court said on Tuesday.

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'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria

Nigerian prison guards sprayed an unidentified substance into a crowded cell where dozens of detainees died and kept the doors

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Ex-billionaire Benko convicted at Austrian retrial, sentence increased

An Austrian court found former property tycoon Rene Benko guilty on an additional insolvency fraud charge at a retrial on Tuesday, increasing his prison sentence to 30

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50 travel destinations to inspire you for 2027, chosen by Lonely Planet

50 travel destinations to inspire you for 2027, chosen by Lonely Planet

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Italian police find $3.6 million in cash hidden in apartment’s walls, floors and furniture

Italian police find $3.6 million in cash hidden in apartment’s walls, floors and furniture

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UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pleading for “a world built on interdependence” as he makes his final address to the General Assembly gathering of world leaders

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Man who lost his mother and two children the night of his wedding shares their story

Man who lost his mother and two children the night of his wedding shares their story

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Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as European national teams return after World Cup

Champions League-winning coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp debut in their new careers this week when national team soccer returns in Europe after the World Cup

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BMW CEO sees risk of cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic backs voluntary pricing agreements rather than tariffs to address the threat of low-cost Chinese car imports to European industry, he told the

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Currency collapse heaps more pain on civilians in divided Sudan

The Sudanese pound has haemorrhaged nearly half its value in army-held territory since the start of the

Crime|Europe

Malta attorney general appeals blogger murder trial verdict

Malta’s attorney general has filed an appeal against a jury verdict finding a businessman not guilty of charges of complicity and criminal association in the murder of

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France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

France has started drafting a UN Security Council resolution in coordination with the United States on setting up ​an international mission to restore

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Rwandan doctor accused in London court of overseeing 6 killings in 1994 genocide

British prosecutors have accused a doctor of overseeing six killings during the 1994 Rwandan genocide

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European drugmakers call for faster trials, more spending to compete with US, China

European drugmakers called for beefed-up government spending on medicines, faster trials and IP protections as they sounded warnings on Tuesday that the

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Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action

Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with seven survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to France

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Father shuttles between 2 hospitals as wife and baby face harrowing diagnoses

Father shuttles between 2 hospitals as wife and baby face harrowing diagnoses

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Amateur archaeologist finds Germany’s biggest hoard of ancient Roman silver coins

An amateur archaeologist has discovered a significant hoard of Roman silver coins in western Germany

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Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader

Tensions are high ahead of an international soccer doubleheader between Ireland and Israel

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Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offences appears in court

A former Rwandan official appeared in a London court on Tuesday charged with encouraging the massacre of Tutsis and ordering six killings in the first week of

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next but expect only

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Gunman opens fire near Turkish high school, wounding at least 11

An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkey, wounding at least 11 people

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Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

Latvia said it could not accept a proposed deal that would lift EU sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman in return for keeping

Europe|Science|Travel

Pope Leo heads to France as Church confronts shock of abuse crisis

Pope Leo heads to France on Friday for the first formal visit by a pope in nearly 20 years, which Catholic leaders hope will

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US closes rear-view camera probe into more than 129,000 Honda vehicles

The US auto safety regulator on Tuesday closed an investigation into rear-view camera failures in 129,092 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks, recalled in 2022, without further action.

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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills one in its Samara region

One person was killed and four wounded after Ukrainian drones hit civilian areas in Russia's Samara region overnight, the local governor said on Telegram on Tuesday.

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The EU moves closer to free trade deal with Philippines amid global tensions

The European Union and the Philippines have reached substantial agreement on a new free trade deal

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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is back in the hospital after being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back

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French victims of clerical abuse hope Pope's visit can deepen Church reform

Ghislaine Magoarou, 65, was 9 years old when her teacher, Brother Gabriel Girard, pulled shut the curtains of their

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Britain's royals set to emerge from another crisis, bruised but unbowed

For decades Buckingham Palace has faced a series of crises from the death of Princess Diana, to her son Prince Harry's memoir and scandals

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Lane sees inflation returning to target from mid-2027-paper

An energy shock pushing up oil and gas prices is likely to last longer than the European Central Bank had anticipated in March, with geopolitical risks now looking elevated

Business|Europe|Technology

Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones

Lithuania is planning defences against military drones at a key future power grid substation linking the Baltic states with

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The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris

Glitzy runway shows by the world’s biggest fashion brands in Milan and Paris mask a worrying picture for luxury executives behind the

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Macron says he discussed Ukraine-Russia energy truce ideas with Trump

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he had discussed with US President Donald Trump initiatives aimed at securing a moratorium between Ukraine and

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EU's Kallas says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships

The European Union's naval mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea would need to boost its numbers to more than 10 warships, its foreign policy chief

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Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy are asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict her of murder in the deaths of her three children

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Mexico responded to a Spanish woman’s murder with urgency. Some say it’s not doing enough for female victims at home

Mexico responded to a Spanish woman’s murder with urgency. Some say it’s not doing enough for female victims at home

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CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on latest Houthi claims about targeting Saudi Arabia

CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports on the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, as well as a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The cause of the airport fire remains unclear, and Saudi authorities have not yet responded to CNN’s request for comment.

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Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament's ok to declare energy, water emergency

Moldova's pro-European leaders said on Monday that they were asking parliament to declare a state of emergency for energy and water supply in

Economy|Europe

Not the time to soften stance over Belarus, Lithuania says

The European Union has no reason to ease sanctions on Belarus, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Monday, arguing that President Alexander

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EU continues talks on renewal of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

European Union countries are continuing deliberations on a proposed deal what would lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman but

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UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

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EU continues talks on deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say

European Union envoys will try again on Tuesday to reach a deal that could lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher

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Oil price dips to $100 on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, partial recovery in Saudi exports

Oil prices eased on Monday to their lowest level in 12 days, as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the Iran war due to this

Business|Europe|Finance

Porsche's decline from crown jewel to millstone for parent Volkswagen

Long Volkswagen's most reliable profit driver, luxury sports car maker Porsche has become its biggest problem

Business|Economy|Europe

German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next, Handelsblatt reported on Monday

Economy|Election|Europe

Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

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Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue

A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots fired

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Moscow oil refinery in flames after Ukrainian strike, video posted by Zelensky shows

A Moscow oil refinery in the southeast of the capital is in flames after a Ukrainian strike early Sunday, video from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's social media shows.

Education|Europe

Austrian Constitutional Court will rule on headscarf ban next year, it says

Austria's Constitutional Court expects to rule on a newly introduced ban on Muslim headscarves for under-14s in schools in the first half of next year, it said on Monday.

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Yen eases as potential for intervention eyed

The Japanese yen retreated on Monday and was set for its fifth decline in six sessions as investors were attuned to any signs of a possible currency

Arts|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible

Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the United States to record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the

Asia|Economy|Europe

Nasdaq hits record high as chipmakers fuel stock gains

The Nasdaq hit a record closing high on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while falling oil prices and long-

Economy|Europe

Far-left leader pushing to lead Berlin says city has voted for change

The far-left leader pushing to take over as mayor of Berlin promised on Monday to tackle unaffordable rents in the German capital, but faced early

Crime|Europe|Political

Romanian pro-Russian former presidential frontrunner under investigation for fraud

Romanian prosecutors said on Monday they were investigating Calin Georgescu, the pro-Russian former frontrunner in the country's 2024 canceled presidential election, in

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Al Qaeda-linked militants kill more than 100 Malian soldiers in attack this month, sources say

Jihadists killed more than 100 soldiers in central Mali this month, two sources said, while the army said it had evacuated troops from the camp under attack

Economy|Europe|Political

Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power

Germany's far right and far left both made big gains in Sunday's state elections, exposing yet again the erosion of the political centre in Europe's

Arts|Crime|Europe

South African police arrest three people over woman's death after spate of killings

South African police have arrested three people over the death of a woman whose body was found east of Johannesburg last week, after a spate of femicides reignited

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage

Russian drones have hit Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said

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Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data

Google has been fined 403 million euros for breaching the EU's privacy rules by mishandling users' location data

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Swiss business groups pressure parliament over UBS capital rules before vote

Swiss business groups have weighed into the debate on tougher capital rules for UBS, writing to lawmakers to lobby against what they say risks being "excessive" regulation

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As lines grow at banks, Cuba tiptoes away from communism but stability seems distant

Víctor Rodríguez, a 72-year-old retiree, rose before dawn to nab his spot in line at a bank in Havana several kilometers from his home.

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Merz clings on after German election 'disaster'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz was clinging to power on Monday after his conservative party tumbled to its worst regional election defeat

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

German inflation to stay high, growth has slowed, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is set to remain elevated for some time due to higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict and healthcare reforms due next year, the Bundesbank

Election|Europe|Political

Italy's Salvini calls congress seeking to tighten grip on League party

By Angelo Amante ROME, Sept 21 - Besieged by internal rivals and with poll ratings declining, Matteo Salvini has unexpectedly called an extraordinary congress of his co-ruling League party, a move

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Volkswagen to ramp up restructuring after profit warning

Volkswagen will ramp up its restructuring programme, the head of its core brand said on Monday as German auto workers staged

Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

AI gains' distribution will shape inflation, ECB's Panetta says

Central banks need to understand who benefits from artificial intelligence-driven gains, as their distribution will help shape aggregate demand and inflation, European

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Porsche CEO assures staff no further job cuts planned, according to memo

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters told staff there were no plans to cut an additional 4,000 jobs at the Volkswagen sports car subsidiary, according to an internal memo seen by

Africa|Asia|Business|Europe|Sports

UK's JD Sports expands into Mexico through Grupo Axo partnership 

British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Monday announced its expansion into Mexico through a long-term franchise partnership with fashion retailer Grupo Axo, betting on strong

Europe

Europe's STOXX 600 rallies on tech, banks strength as oil prices retreat

A rally in heavyweight banks and technology stocks lifted European shares on Monday, while oil prices slumped for the fourth consecutive

Election|Europe|Political|World

Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election

Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election

Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Pope Leo XIV in France will find a secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life

Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France this weekend that is expected to touch on church teaching about the value of all human life

Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections

Elections in two German states on Sunday resulted in severe losses for the country's leading Christian Democrats, whose Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing

Crime|Europe

The tragic death of a woman who testified against her mafia father after he murdered her mother

The tragic death of a woman who testified against her mafia father after he murdered her mother

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours

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Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in Europe

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to reduce his country's dependence on the United States as President Donald Trump applies tariffs and other economic pressure to the U.S. longtime ally

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

Europe faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet

Europe

France vows response after Iran closes language centre in Tehran

France will summon Iran's ambassador and take appropriate measures in response after Iranian authorities sealed a French language centre affiliated

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast

Russian drone attack kills three children and a woman in Kyiv region, Ukraine says

An overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region killed four people, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday.

Europe|Sports|World

US star Christian Pulisic makes his first start and scores first goal of the season with AC Milan

U.S. star Christian Pulisic makes his first start and scores his first goal of the season with AC Milan

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18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US

Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the U.S. It marked the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country

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Moscow targeted by Ukraine’s largest ever drone attack on final day of Russia’s election

Moscow targeted by Ukraine’s largest ever drone attack on final day of Russia’s election

Election|Europe|Political

Far-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing

The far-left Left Party's victory in the Berlin state election on Sunday was overshadowed by the continuing advance of the far-right in eastern Germany

Election|Europe|Political

AfD leads as Merz rues 'disaster' in worst state election result in postwar Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday,

Americas|Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president flown to US to face trial

(This Sept 20 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

Europe|Political

Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a ‘disaster,’ as far-right surges again

Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a ‘disaster,’ as far-right surges again

Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections including a historic defeat for his party

Europe|Science|Technology

Canada's Carney calls for stronger ties with France in face of new global threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called for stronger ties with France in the face of new global threats. 

Election|Europe

Russia's ruling pro-Putin party on track to win wartime election after drones strike Moscow

Russia's ruling United Russia party was on track to easily win a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Science|Technology

Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high in 'all aspects' of US economy, in Fox News interview

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all sectors of the US economy, not just in rising oil prices.

Education|Europe|Political|World

Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, and cap foreign students in classrooms

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she’ll soon introduce a measure to her government that would cap the number of foreign students in classrooms and ban face burqas and niqabs in schools

Europe

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow

Russian officials say Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds targeting Moscow

Asia|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian exiles cast votes to voice dissent to Putin and Ukraine war

Russians living abroad cast their votes on Sunday, the final day of a parliamentary election, in what many described as a moral duty, if ultimately a futile act of

Arts|Europe|Health

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her

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Palestinian gunman shoots dead Israeli in the West Bank, soldiers kill motorist

Violence flared in the occupied West Bank on Sunday when a suspected Palestinian gunman shot dead an Israeli man, police said, and Israeli soldiers killed

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Macron, Carney pledge closer ties in Atlantic island meeting amid strains with Trump

The leaders of France and Canada on Sunday pledged closer ties to grapple with rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values,

Arts|Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast

Three dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital

The largest Ukrainian drone attack reported so far on the Moscow region killed three people and damaged part of an oil refinery in the capital, authorities said on Sunday,

Asia|Europe|Sports|World

Games-From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan Hashimi

For someone who had to disguise herself as a man, dodge thrown stones and eventually flee her homeland to pursue cycling, Fariba Hashimi's

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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

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Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

Arts|Crime|Europe|Sports

Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts

Dutch riot police have dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague after violence has erupted

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

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel|World

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

Europe

German general Breuer elected to head top NATO military body

General Carsten Breuer, Germany's chief of defence, was chosen on Saturday as the next head of NATO's military committee, the alliance's top military authority and a key

Economy|Europe|Political

French finance ministry expects record debt in 2026, reaching nearly 120% of GDP

France's debt is expected to reach a record high of 119.3% of output in 2026, with a projected debt-to-GDP ratio of 121.7% in 2027, the finance ministry said on Saturday, in

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe

Russia-backed South Ossetia elects leader close to Moscow

A former Russian federal official has been elected president of South Ossetia, a Russia-backed breakaway region of Georgia, in a vote Moscow hailed on

Arts|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Hungarians and Slovaks share breakfast on Danube bridge that survived war and division

A historic bridge linking Hungary and Slovakia became an unlikely breakfast venue on Saturday, as locals gathered on the

Business|Economy|Europe

Porsche could face another 4,000 job cuts, Handelsblatt reports

Volkswagen's sweeping turnaround plan foresees more than 4,000 further job cuts at Porsche, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Saturday, following a profit

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Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout

Several of the nation’s largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls and staffing cutbacks

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|World

After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change

South Africans gathered for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger and fear over violence that many

Election|Europe|Political|World

Russian election triggers row with Moldova over voting in separatist region

Russia's parliamentary election has triggered a diplomatic row with Moldova over its objections to the Kremlin's plan to open 15 polling stations for Russian nationals in

Africa|Americas|Asia|Election|Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belong

Shahd Najeeb still remembers the trauma of fleeing Islamic State fighters during Syria's civil war.

Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms

Italian health authorities are seeing evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year

Arts|Crime|Europe

Father of murdered Spanish student arrives in Mexico after suspect detained

The father of a Spanish exchange student killed in Mexico arrived in the Mexican state of Morelos on Friday to identify his daughter's body, a day after authorities

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|US

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war

President Donald Trump has signed a major sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of its economy

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Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report

Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine, including gang rape and electric shocks to the

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Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model

President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will join a program to provide Most Favored Nation pricing for some Medicaid drugs

Election|Europe|Political|World

Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power

Russians have begun three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election

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Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing  on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches

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

Europe

Poland joins anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine

Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday.

Americas|Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast

ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying about Minneapolis shooting

A US immigration agent pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of lying to the FBI that he was attacked before shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in

Arts|Entertainment|Europe

5 explosive claims in new book by Princess Diana’s brother

5 explosive claims in new book by Princess Diana’s brother

Europe

Zelenskyy hosts leaders from 7 countries for a regional summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed leaders from seven regional countries for talks on deepening cooperation

Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel

‘World’s best airline’ for 2026 is named

‘World’s best airline’ for 2026 is named

Europe|Political|World

France says Russian hybrid attacks are intensifying

Russia is intensifying its campaign of hybrid attacks against Europe and France, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, promising a response.

Europe|Interview

Ceuta border crisis fuels EU's far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says

Images of migrants crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have fuelled support for far-right parties despite a sharp decline in irregular

Asia|Business|Europe|Finance

Dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook

The dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a widely expected decision

Arts|Europe

Peter de Caluwe to become Salzburg Festival artistic director in October 2027

Peter de Caluwe will become the artistic director of the Salzburg Festival in October 2027

Business|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

UK air traffic controller blames a millisecond-software glitch for flight cancellations

A preliminary report has blamed a software defect for the cancellation of over 2,000 flights in the United Kingdom last week

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

'We're here until the last man is standing': families of WWII heroes reunite in Savannah

'We're here until the last man is standing': families of WWII heroes reunite in Savannah

Business|Economy|Europe

Zelenskiy launches 'Carpathian Eight' initiative on trade, security

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy launched on Friday a new regional grouping of eight countries from the Carpathian region of central and eastern Europe, at a summit in Ukraine

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation

The prospect of a new global interest rate-tightening cycle is coming into view as some of the world's top central banks raise rates and signal more

Economy|Europe|Political

Italy's debt burden rising at alarming rate, economy minister says

The cost of servicing Italy's public debt is rising at "an alarming rate" in the wake of geopolitical tensions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on

Europe|World

Spanish police launch operation to clear Ceuta migrants off beach

Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets into the air and struck people with batons on Friday as they began an operation to clear thousands of migrants off beaches in the

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Curfew imposed in Nigerian city after protests over deaths of detained miners

Authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Nigeria's central city of Minna on Friday after security forces opened fire as hundreds of people took to the streets to

Economy|Europe

Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic envoy and Germany's far-right AfD leadership have begun preparations to meet next year to discuss

Europe

Denmark speeds up Ukraine aid package after Russian warship fires flares at helicopter

Denmark is speeding up a donation to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter, narrowly

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Europe's AI firms, playing catch-up, challenge US calls for slowdown

Europe's leading AI company Mistral and others have accused US rivals of using safety concerns to entrench

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Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows

Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast

‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings

‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings

Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN migration agency says

At least 112,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen within the last two weeks as fighting continues along the country's west coast amid a renewed

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Nestle weighing all options after Kremlin moves to seize Russia business

Nestle said on Friday it was weighing all options to protect its rights after the Kremlin's decision to take control of the Swiss food maker's Russian

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Sports|Technology

Weapons detection system alerts staff to loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School

Weapons detection system alerts staff to loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the first "associate member" of the European Union

Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumers nudge up inflation expectations, ECB poll shows

Euro zone consumers nudged up their inflation expectations last month, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday, likely reflecting a new spike in fuel prices

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Celebrity|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Interview|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Philippine teen kills two students, then himself in school shooting

A 16-year-old student shot dead at least two fellow students and then killed himself at a school in the southern Philippines on Friday

Business|Europe|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 falls as autos, telecoms lead broad sell-off

Europe's STOXX 600 tumbled on Friday in broad-based losses led by automobile and telecom shares, while also logging a weekly decline in a week

Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe

Berlin's acute housing shortage and soaring rents dominate city election

Berliners cycle, picnic and fly kites on the city's vast former Tempelhof airfield that opened as a park in 2010, yet developers are circling and whether

Europe|Science|Technology

Russia adapts a training missile to lead its ballistic onslaught of Ukraine

The bodies of passengers strewn across a bloodied suburban railway platform near Kyiv last month bore grim testament to the escalating

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Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says

Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety

Economy|Europe|Finance|Interview|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

ECB's Vujcic cools oil-fuelled bets on rate hikes

Market bets on further European Central Bank rate hikes are being driven largely by higher energy prices but policymakers will look at a much wider

Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast

The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is charged with murder

Prosecutors say an SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions

Indonesia is welcoming its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian Navy vessel ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, marking a major step in President Prabowo Subianto’s military modernization drive

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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

Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

Former Syrian official convicted of torture under Assad sentenced to 60 years in US prison

A former Syrian military official convicted of torturing prisoners during the rule of President Bashar Assad has been sentenced to 60 years in a U.S. prison

Economy|Europe|Political

EU chief von der Leyen invites Canada to become first associate member of bloc

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen made a significant invitation on Wednesday, saying she was taking the steps to welcome Canada as the EU’s first ever associate member. As relations between both the EU and Canada have come under strain during the Trump presidency, European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have been taking steps to deepen the friendship between Canada and the EU.

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

Europe|Sports

Bournemouth beats Real Sociedad 2-1 in its first European match. Juventus, Crystal Palace win big

Bournemouth kicked off its first European campaign with a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday to procure missiles and drones.

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

JP Morgan says it has no clear oil market endgame as Iran conflict drags on

JP Morgan said on Thursday that it does not have a clear baseline view for oil markets for the first time since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|US|World

Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to

Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|US

Floodwater overwhelmed pump at Exxon Mobil's Joliet, Illinois refinery; facility remains offline following outage

Exxon Mobil said floodwater overwhelmed a pump at its 275,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Joliet, Illinois, according to a filing on Thursday.

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Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear program

Crime|Europe|Political

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

A former Connecticut state budget official convicted of corruption fled the U.S. by boat and plane before his sentencing and is now a fugitive in Greece

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Man accused of ties to bin Laden and tortured after 9/11 has 20-year Guantanamo detention reviewed

A man initially accused of being a high-profile al-Qaida figure and who was tortured in CIA custody has appeared at a hearing to review his detention

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Thursday condemned an assault on an independent politician as "an attack on democracy" and said the country needed to take very

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,

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes

Britain's King Charles sounded "like a lottery winner" after the death of his late first wife Diana, her brother writes in his forthcoming book, new extracts of which were

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast

Hit-and-run driver sought after elote vendor was struck

Hit-and-run driver sought after elote vendor was struck

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political

Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana's brother

Buckingham Palace is denying a claim by Princess Diana's brother that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death

Crime|Economy|Europe

A tip about a swerving van leads police to 66,000 US silver coins in a fraud case

Police investigating a money laundering case in Norway have recovered thousands of U.S. silver coins

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Finland practices ship boardings at sea to stop undersea sabotage

Finnish authorities boarded and searched a target vessel in the Baltic Sea on Thursday in a live drill that officials said shows how

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|World

Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2027, RTE says

Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza.

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

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|US

UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran, and Tehran crimes against humanity

A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said on Thursday it had reasonable grounds to believe the United States

Environment|Europe|Health

Romanian shelter offers an alternative to stray dog culls

Every day at dawn, eight veterinary vans pull out of the Smeura animal shelter, deep in a forest in central Romania, and fan out to villages where they sterilize

Europe

Democratic senator calls for US diplomats to help guide Europe troop review

A key Senate Democrat has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure that U.S. diplomats are involved in a Pentagon-led review of America's

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|Interview

ECB's Rehn sees no second-round inflation, backs joint debt for defence

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn said on Thursday there were no clear signs of second-round inflation effects in the euro zone and backed the use of jointly-

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Bolt, Lucid target at least 25,000 self-driving vehicles in Europe

Estonian car-sharing platform Bolt aims to deploy at least 25,000 fully autonomous vehicles in Europe with US-based electric vehicle maker Lucid, the companies

Business|Europe|Technology

Lucid, Bolt team up to deploy 25,000 robotaxis across Europe

US EV maker Lucid Group and European shared mobility platform Bolt said on Thursday they are teaming up to roll out self-driving ride services across Europe, as they seek to tap

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Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid 'Qatargate' probe

Greece's parliament lifted the immunity of one of the country's former European Commissioners on Thursday, clearing the way for further action by authorities investigating

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Highlights from Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Strasbourg

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a sweeping strategic alliance with the European Union and proposed joint efforts on critical minerals, AI,

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BoE's Bailey says outlook too uncertain to judge market bets on four rate hikes

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday the outlook was too unpredictable when asked whether markets were right to price in almost four interest rate hikes

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China's Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng plans to offer its technology to foreign automakers beyond partner Volkswagen as it seeks new revenue streams, according to two people

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Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson to resign after left-leaning opposition narrowly wins election

Sweden’s left-leaning opposition has won a narrow majority in the national election

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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.

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Pennsylvania man accused of planning attack in support of ISIS appears in federal court

Pennsylvania man accused of planning attack in support of ISIS appears in federal court

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German court rules Meta liable for fake ads on Instagram, Facebook

A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fake advertisements posted by third parties on its Instagram and Facebook platforms, and ordered the U.S. tech giant to remove such

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Canada will decide on its own partnerships, Carney says

Canada will decide for itself who it will strike deals with, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday in response to U.S.

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Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens 

In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, Parvin Akter times her cooking to the neighborhood's availability of piped gas.

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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

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EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out a sweeping plan to keep children safe from online dangers on Thursday

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ANALYSIS-The night Sweden's far-right stopped winning

When the far-right anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats won a record one-fifth of the vote in a 2022 election, Viking rock player and party leader Jimmie

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Chinese automakers scour Europe for factories ahead of EU local content rules, says BYD adviser

As Chinese automakers search Europe for production sites ahead of expected EU local content rules, BYD's European adviser says he's always running into rivals' executives in

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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

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Klopp wants to 'reclaim the flag' as Germany coach as he calls up 44 players for his first games

Jürgen Klopp says he wants to help spread national pride in Germany as he announced a super-sized first roster as national team coach with an appeal to “reclaim the flag.”

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Europe's low gas stocks pile on the economic and political pressure

Europe's delay in restocking natural gas storage reserves, combined with near-record prices for diesel and other refined oil products, has added to the

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Narges Mohammadi speaks to CNN from Tehran after temporary prison release: “This is my duty”

Recovering under medical care after her health deteriorated in prison, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi speaks with CNN's Jomana Karadsheh about her new memoir, her years behind bars and why she continues to speak out despite the risks. To avoid further retribution from the Iranian regime, the interview focuses on her book and personal experiences rather than recent events in Iran.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints acting prosecutor general, decree shows

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general, a presidential decree showed on Thursday.

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Germany's IMK institute more than doubles economic growth forecast for 2026

Germany's IMK economic institute on Thursday more than doubled its growth forecast for this year, citing stronger-than-expected exports in the first half

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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.

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Germany's east-west divide shifts from jobs to wealth

The economy of the former East Germany has transformed since the defunct communist state reunited with the vastly wealthier West Germany in 1990, but more

Europe

Romanian border residents fear fallout as frequency of drone alerts rises

Romanian residents near the Ukraine border are living in fear due to Russian drone strikes

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Fed lifts the hawkish bar for BoE

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Turns out the guy Trump hired to cut interest rates just raised them instead.

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ICE agent charged with assault, lying about shooting, jailed in Minnesota

A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday

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Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people

Indonesian rescuers plan to try to right a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea last weekend as persistent strong currents and big waves prevent them from making

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Impoverished by war in Iran, Afghan migrants return to Taliban rule

Mohammad Saeed had just turned 18 when he fled to Iran with his parents and

Europe|Political

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member

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A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years

A European Union-backed court has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia

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Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise

An Argentine judge has ordered British and Israeli companies to stop developing an oilfield off the British-controlled Falkland Islands

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Trump says Canada becoming ‘associate member’ of EU could be a ‘hostile act’

Trump says Canada becoming ‘associate member’ of EU could be a ‘hostile act’

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Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition

Canada, seeking to diversify its defense ties away from the United States, has formally applied to join the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force military coalition, Prime

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US House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

The U.S.

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King Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana's brother

Britain's King Charles took the unusual step on Wednesday of responding to criticism by the brother of his late first wife Diana, saying via a spokesperson that grief could

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Large crowd demands justice for assassinated Malta journalist

A large crowd marched through Malta's capital on Wednesday, demanding justice for assassinated anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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74-year-old injured in road rage attack. Flock cameras may have helped investigation, police say.

74-year-old injured in road rage attack. Flock cameras may have helped investigation, police say.

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Utah vet accidentally euthanizes beloved dog, family claims

Utah vet accidentally euthanizes beloved dog, family claims

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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences

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French seeks lifting of EU sanctions on billionaire after pressure by Azerbaijan, diplomats say

France has been urging the EU to lift sanctions on Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov after coming under what it says is pressure from Azerbaijan as

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France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to extend targeted support for sectors hit hard by surging fuel prices stemming from the Iran war until the end

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US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says

The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of countries which have failed to demonstrably combat illegal drug trafficking for the first time in more than 20

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Mistrial declared in sexual assault case of former YDC worker

Mistrial declared in sexual assault case of former YDC worker

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NH Supreme Court Chief Justice MacDonald resigns after Judicial Conduct Committee investigation

NH Supreme Court Chief Justice MacDonald resigns after Judicial Conduct Committee investigation

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Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children

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Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children

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ECB's Pereira: Inflation not yet broadening as in the past

Euro zone inflation is not broadening as widely as in past episodes but policymakers are keeping a close eye on developments, especially in light of the

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Italy's Meloni scraps road tax for most cars as election approaches

Italy said on Wednesday it would scrap road tax for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles from next year, in a move expected to cost the

Europe

EU's von der Leyen backs European Security Council and 'playbook' against sabotage

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday backed the creation of a European Security Council, bringing together

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Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airport

An Islamic State group members has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport five years ago

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EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "

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

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Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services

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High school syllabus sparks backlash over menstrual cycle disclosure policy

High school syllabus sparks backlash over menstrual cycle disclosure policy

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US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the

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Belgian court rules country's treasury department lacks authority to decide on Russian bank's frozen assets

Belgium's top administrative court ruled that the country's treasury department lacked the proper legal authority to refuse the release of

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Ukraine proposes record defence spending next year as war costs soar

Ukraine is proposing record defence spending for 2027 as the cost of the war with Russia, now in its fifth year, rises and the country needs more financial

Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

Yemen offensive elevates enigmatic Houthi commander's standing

By Michael Georgy, Jana Choukeir and Maha El Dahan DUBAI, Sept 16 - Abdul Malik al-Houthi, an elusive figure who commands a battle-hardened force, scored his biggest military victory in years when his

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France recorded at least 817 excess deaths during July 27-August 20 heatwaves

France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, when the country was hit by exceptionally high temperatures, the national health agency said on

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Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday he would invite Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit in return for

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Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings

DAMASCUS, Sept 16 - Syria's parliament voted on Wednesday to abolish an Assad-era terrorism court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported, in one of the first

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Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble

Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble

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

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

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Tiny English village votes to split from UK in spat over migrant center

Tiny English village votes to split from UK in spat over migrant center

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Merz's fate in the balance as second eastern German state goes to the polls

Germany's struggling Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be relying on the popular centre-left state premier in the eastern region of Mecklenburg-

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Turkey jails 8 LGBTQ+ activists pending trial as part of sweeping investigation

Eight members of Turkish LGBTQ+ rights group Kaos GL were jailed pending trial on Tuesday as part of a national operation the government says is protecting family values

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Family of Charlie Kirk plans suit against Utah university over alleged security lapses

The family of conservative U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk plans to sue a Utah university over his fatal shooting there, alleging inadequate security contributed

Crime|Europe

Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention

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Drone shot down in Lithuania was likely aimed at Ukraine, Lithuanian president says

The drone shot down in Lithuania by an Italian NATO fighter jet on Tuesday was of a type used by Russia and was most likely targeted at Ukraine,

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War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing

Europe|Political|Technology

EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s

EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s

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Former Philippines leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time

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

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Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday.

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German conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statement

Eight state premiers from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats backed the embattled leader in a joint statement on Wednesday.

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Berlin seeks tougher security measures after Pride attack

The German government proposed new measures to prevent militant violence, including tougher penalties for knife attacks and propaganda, after a man who pledged allegiance

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Workers at German auto supplier Bosch call for EU action to stem job losses

Labour representatives at auto supplier Bosch demanded on Wednesday political action at EU level to stem job losses in the industry by drawing up regulations to promote

Crime|Europe

Meet the anti-war candidate risking plenty to challenge Russia's ruling elite

As a digital billboard behind her displays an advert urging Russians to sign up to fight in Ukraine, Polina Lermant tries to hand out flyers to passers-by urging them to "

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Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison

The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs

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European shares rise as oil pauses ahead of Fed rate decision

European shares edged up from the previous session's three-month low on Wednesday as a pause in the oil price rally lifted risk appetite ahead

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EU will use all tools to cut China trade deficit, von der Leyen says

The European Union will use every possible means to reduce its "unsustainable" trade deficit trade with China, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on

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Euro zone wage growth slows, only modest uptick seen

Euro zone wage growth continued to slow last quarter even as inflation picked up, and negotiated wage contracts point to only a mild pickup next year, offering European

Environment|Europe|Science

EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change

Europe|Political|Science|Technology

EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots

Europe

EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage

The European Union needs a NATO-like mechanism to better respond to drone incidents, acts of sabotage and cyberattacks across Europe, many of them blamed on Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday

Europe|Technology

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

European militaries are increasingly exploring cheaper missiles and interceptors after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle

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US court accepts airBaltic Chapter 11 filing, Latvian prime minister says

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved Latvian carrier airBaltic's request to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and begin restructuring its debt, Prime

Europe|World

Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe

Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe

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Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that

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Man to be charged with femicide over killing of Spanish exchange student in Mexico. Here’s what we know

Man to be charged with femicide over killing of Spanish exchange student in Mexico. Here’s what we know

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Saudi Arabia issues wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes

Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and second-largest

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A former sheriff's deputy is accused of lying about polygraphs exams he conducted

A former sheriff's deputy is accused of lying about polygraphs exams he conducted

Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast

Family questions if cat was shot by suspected serial animal shooter

Family questions if cat was shot by suspected serial animal shooter

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Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five people, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians, including two children and a Hamas armed commander, in northern and southern Gaza on Tuesday,

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Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

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Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more

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Shooting at community gathering injures 7, suspect charged

Shooting at community gathering injures 7, suspect charged

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Key candidates to replace ECB President Lagarde

France could back former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank as part of a bargain in which a French

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German wholesale prices post fastest rise in over 3 years on energy costs

German wholesale prices rose at their fastest rate in more than three years in August, as the conflict in Iran and the Middle East drives up costs for energy products and

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Dutch roads and rail lines blocked as farmers start fires in budget protest

By Bart H.

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Belarus using justice system to silence Lukashenko critics, say UN experts

Belarusian state institutions have worked together to repress critics of President Alexander Lukashenko's government through every stage of the

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Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 4.6% in August

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 4.6% in August, up from 3.9% in the period through July, final data released by the National Statistics Institute

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Norway police investigate Telenor over suspected crimes against humanity in Myanmar

Norwegian police said on Tuesday they are investigating Telenor on suspicion that the telecoms operator aided and abetted crimes against humanity in Myanmar following a

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UN sees some progress in Congo Ebola fight, but too early to call peak

U.N. officials said on Tuesday that efforts to curb Ebola in eastern Congo were beginning to show results but stressed that the epidemic remained "massive" and would take

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

German investor morale stabilises in September, ZEW finds

German investor morale stabilised in September, while the assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly.

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Volvo Cars launches longer-range versions of its hybrid XC60 and XC90 models  

Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Tuesday it had launched new variants, with longer electric ranges, of its hybrid XC60 and XC90 models for the European and American markets. 

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Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders

An English judge has issued a scathing report blaming dysfunctional management for failing to protect babies at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants

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Russians make the best of a struggling economy before vote

As a bustling tourist hub on the Volga River whose town centre and roads are being rebuilt with state funding, the picturesque medieval city of

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Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary

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

Europe

Poland reinforces protection of border crossings with Ukraine

Poland is reinforcing its border crossings with Ukraine, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Tuesday, after Russian drone attacks just miles from the NATO

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South African police probe killings of seven women, Ramaphosa vows action

South African police said on Tuesday they were investigating the deaths of seven women whose bodies were found near Johannesburg over the past two months, with some

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen conflict displaces over 100,000 people, UN says

The U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday that over 100,000 people have been internally displaced by the renewed Yemen conflict and thousands more have fled by sea to

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Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown

Police have detained dozens of demonstrators outside a courthouse in Istanbul

Crime|Europe|Health

Questions swirl over child killer Lucy Letby’s case as UK inquiry reveals major hospital failings

Questions swirl over child killer Lucy Letby’s case as UK inquiry reveals major hospital failings

Europe|Sports

Barcelona's Camp Nou beats Wembley to host 2029 Champions League final. Munich confirmed for 2028

Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou has been picked over Wembley Stadium in London to host the 2029 Champions League final

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US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance to countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America

Europe

UN weighs moving Ukraine aid supplies underground after warehouse hits

The U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine said on Tuesday his organisation is considering moving aid supplies underground to dodge Russian strikes, which have hit 10 of

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US poverty rate dips to lowest on record, Census Bureau says

The U.S. poverty rate edged down to the lowest on record in 2025, while median household income hit a record high, the Census

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Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the

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Drone incursions sow fear and chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders with

Europe|Technology

Italian NATO jet downs suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

An Italian fighter jet deployed on a NATO mission shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on

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A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving

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Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree

Mississippi police say they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing

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Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune

Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month

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Family and friends honor Sophie, demand justice after fatal shooting

Family and friends honor Sophie, demand justice after fatal shooting

Europe|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian territory if allies secure a Russian commitment not to hit Ukraine’s infrastructure

Election|Europe|Political

Serbia's protesting youth formally join race challenging Vucic before next month's election

University students behind nearly two years of anti-government protests in Serbia have formally entered an election race before an early parliamentary vote next month challenging populist President Aleksandar Vucic

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Man charged in Tasia Fortune’s death pleads not guilty, is denied bond

Man charged in Tasia Fortune’s death pleads not guilty, is denied bond

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Sweden may wait long for a new government as the opposition has a narrow lead in a tight election

Sweden faces a potentially long wait for a new government as preliminary election results show a thin and still-uncertain lead for the left-leaning opposition, while a hard-right anti-immigration party saw its support slip

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Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again

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How a photographer sees images of daily life as a unifying force

Vadim Ghirda is a Bucharest, Romania-based Associated Press photographer who has documented major news, conflict and humanitarian stories for more than 35 years

Europe|Sports

Germany's hockey league is upset at the NHL's plan to play games there

The NHL is hosting its first regular season games in Germany in 15 years, but the German league isn’t happy

Economy|Europe|Science

Portugal decriminalized drugs 25 years ago, but the real lesson is what it built around this policy

Portugal’s remarkable public health strides after changing its approach to drugs may not be replicable in other countries absent broader systemic reforms.

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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people

Authorities in South Africa say a road crash involving two minibus taxis and an SUV has killed at least 21 people

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US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women’s basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title

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Can pilots be criminally charged after a plane crash? Here’s what experts say

Can pilots be criminally charged after a plane crash? Here’s what experts say

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European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

European leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

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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

Europe|Science|Technology

Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official says

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is not expected to attend the annual gathering of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s member nations in Vienna for the first time in many years

Europe|Sports|World

US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship

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Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed

State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded

Europe|Sports|World

Enric Mas finally wins the Spanish Vuelta after finishing second three times

Home rider Enric Mas ended years of frustration by winning the Spanish Vuelta cycling race

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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government

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Trump says he's lifting a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' about it

President Donald Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey

Europe|Sports

Yamal joined on Barcelona scoresheet by another 19-year-old academy product, Kane saves Bayern

Lamine Yamal produces another double and Barcelona also gets a goal from another 19-year-old product of its famed youth academy in a 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday

Europe

Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after visiting dignitaries passed through

A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through

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Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

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An ambassador in Ljubljana, but not in London: Israel’s foreign policy shifts away from longstanding allies

An ambassador in Ljubljana, but not in London: Israel’s foreign policy shifts away from longstanding allies

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At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up

The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up

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Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital

Thousands of people have gathered in Romania’s capital to set a Guinness World Record with a miles-long table made of recycled materials

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Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

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NYPD officer accidentally discharges weapon, injuring 2nd officer, bystander, police say

NYPD officer accidentally discharges weapon, injuring 2nd officer, bystander, police say

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8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Russian strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials

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Bodies from charred Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire that killed at least 35

Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines have arrived at a port for identification after a ship fire that killed at least 35 people

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For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts

The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications

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UK man pleads guilty to using online forum to encourage sexual assault of unconscious women

UK man pleads guilty to using online forum to encourage sexual assault of unconscious women

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15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea

A fishing crew in Alaska’s Bering Sea rescued a teenager who clung to a capsized boat for roughly two days in the frigid waters

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UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month while talks continue on US demand for a total ban

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country

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Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn

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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

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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

Europe|Health|Political|World

UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales

U.K. lawmakers have voted down a bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives

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Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

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Afghan woman whose case was the first for a long-dormant court has been deported, officials say

The Justice Department says an Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States and whose case was the first for an obscure and long-dormant court has been deported

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing

Europe|Sports|World

US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain

The U.S. put forth a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup again

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Security clearances don’t determine whom a president can trust – they reveal risks the president may not know

A report that one of Trump’s aides went a year without routine vetting raises a question a former CIA executive knows well: What is that process for?

Europe|Travel

French military jets launch a 40-day global flight to project power and strengthen alliances

Four French fighter jets have embarked on a 40-day flight to showcase the country's military might and international cooperation

Europe|Political|World

Poland warns Russia likely to intensify provocations on Ukraine's borders with European countries

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of potential intensified Russian provocations at Ukraine's border crossings with Europe

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More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

A senior British defense official says more than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022

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Buildings are sinking and cracking in one of Europe’s largest cities

Buildings are sinking and cracking in one of Europe’s largest cities

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Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland

Police say five people have died and 40 others were injured after a Dutch tour bus slammed into a roadside crash barrier and overturned in eastern Switzerland

Europe|Political|World

As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving

The United States is increasing pressure on the International Criminal Court, leading to more countries leaving the institution

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Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a NY factory

Body camera footage of immigration arrests at a snack-food factory in upstate New York offers a rare glimpse inside a workplace immigration raid

Europe|Travel

Dutch tour bus overturns in Switzerland, leaving several people dead, police say

Police say a Dutch tour bus has overturned in eastern Switzerland, resulting in several deaths and injuries

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Gold, gems and Renoirs: France's museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts

A series of art heists in France has highlighted the country's struggle to protect its cultural treasures

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Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek further military support for Ukraine

Canada plans to produce millions of drones over the next two years and send a third of them to Ukraine

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Man accused of sex trafficking in multiple states, DA seeks additional victims

Man accused of sex trafficking in multiple states, DA seeks additional victims

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European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation

The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war

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Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window

Ryanair's CEO disputes claims that a passenger was partly sucked out of a window during a July flight

Europe|Sports|World

Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks

Edgar Grospiron has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee

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Five killed in vehicles hit by Amazon cargo plane

CNN's Pete Muntean has the latest on the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash. The chair of the NTSB gives new details about the dead and injured, and the ongoing investigation.

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

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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

Europe|Sports|World

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva again refused neutral status to compete

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has again been refused permission to compete internationally following a second round of checks after her status as a neutral athlete was revoked

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A fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

Rescuers are struggling to get into a passenger ferry that had caught fire off the western Philippines, leaving five people dead and 86 missing

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Austrian woman dies after alleged sexual abuse by husband in case local media dubs ‘Pelicot 2.0’

Austrian woman dies after alleged sexual abuse by husband in case local media dubs ‘Pelicot 2.0’

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Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring reporter from taking union role

A Hong Kong court has found the publisher of The Wall Street Journal guilty of trying to prevent a reporter from taking a leadership role in a local press union

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EU's von der Leyen slams turnout for Mladic's funeral

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the images of the large turnout for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic were "

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in Paris over mass drowning in Channel

Fourteen men face trial in Paris on Tuesday on smuggling charges related to the drowning of more than 30 people in the Channel five

Europe|Technology

Slovenia clears Tesla's FSD driver assistance ahead of EU vote

Slovenia has approved Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance system for use on its roads, the U.S. automaker said, becoming the sixth European country to do so ahead of a

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UK to announce a trade ban on Israeli West Bank goods

Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, confirmed a senior minister, as part of the UK's efforts

Business|Europe|Finance

German exports unexpectedly fall in July

German exports unexpectedly fell in July, ending a run of monthly increases since February, as shipments to European Union countries declined. 

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Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73

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BHP, union talks for Port Hedland iron ore workers to stretch into next week

Talks between BHP and unions representing workers at the mining giant's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia ended without a deal, with further

Crime|Europe|Technology

EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills

Jihadist groups still pose a major threat to Europe, but 25 years after the 9/11 attacks a new menace driven by young people online is emerging

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Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to

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China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

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Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government

The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding

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Russia to strip contract soldiers of one-off payment if laws violated at home

Russia's defence ministry wants to claim back part of a one-off payout from contract service personnel found guilty of criminal offences at home, a document showed, amid increasing

Arts|Environment|Europe|MidEast|US|World

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

Arts|Europe

UK retail sales growth slows to 4-month low in August, BRC says

British retail sales growth slowed to a four-month low in August as a surge driven by record-hot weather earlier in the summer faded, figures from the British Retail

Americas|Arts|Business|Europe|Health|World

Bolivia confirms 9 deaths after military base explosion

Bolivian authorities on Monday confirmed that nine people have died after an explosion on Friday at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (20 miles

Europe

Small German leftist party emerges as potential far-right kingmaker

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could end up forming its first state government with the help of a small leftist party that shares its hostility both

Crime|Europe|Sports

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been detained at a Portuguese airport for possessing a firearm without a permit

Crime|Europe|Sports

Former far-right group member admits killing Argentina rugby star

A former member of a violent far-right group on Monday told a Paris court he shot dead former Argentina rugby international Federico

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Austrian headscarf ban for under-14s faces first test as schools reopen

Austria's ban on headscarves for under-14s faces an initial test on Monday as schools reopen in Vienna and other states, with groups including the country's main Muslim

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen finds defence future for German plant amid major overhaul

Volkswagen on Monday struck a preliminary deal that will see one of its German sites switch to defence production under

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Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg

Crime|Europe

Why are far-right masked men protesting at British ports?

Why are far-right masked men protesting at British ports?

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Man describes animal attack caught in viral video

Man describes animal attack caught in viral video

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Two Palestinians killed, Israeli stabbed as West Bank settler violence flares

Violence in the occupied West Bank flared on Monday as Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian during a village raid by settlers from a nearby

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Thousands of Brazilians rally for Bolsonaro in tight presidential race against Lula

Brazil's opposition took to the streets on Independence Day on Monday as right-wing presidential candidate Senator Flavio Bolsonaro sought to capitalize

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Volkswagen strikes deal with Israel investment firm to turn car plant into defense facility

Volkswagen strikes deal with Israel investment firm to turn car plant into defense facility

Business|Europe|Science|Technology

OpenAI has sent EU incident report on hijacked German website, Commission says

U.S. artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has sent the European Commission a report regarding a hijack of a German website by rogue agents, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.

Europe

Saxony-Anhalt election delivers a blow to Merz and a warning to Europe

The far-right AfD's triumph in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt marks a defeat for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and sends a warning to other

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Audi introduces new compact EV in bid to boost European sales

Premium German car brand Audi on Monday introduced a new compact electric vehicle to boost its presence at the smaller end of the European market, where

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

Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Sports|Technology

Iran warns US energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes

Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf,

Europe|World

Funeral of convicted war criminal Mladic draws thousands, opens old wounds

Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade on Monday for the funeral of the former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who died last week while serving a

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

Crime|Europe|World

War criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings

Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes, was buried as a hero on Monday in Serbia with military honors and big crowds attending

Arts|Europe|Opinion

Majority of Spaniards unhappy with government's handling of Ceuta crisis, poll shows

Nearly nine in 10 Spaniards blame Morocco for the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta in late July, while a majority rate Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's handling of the crisis

Crime|Europe|Technology

Berlin police probe substation fire amid series of attacks on grid

Police in Berlin said on Monday they are investigating a fire at a transformer substation, further raising security concerns over a series of sabotage attacks on

Arts|Crime|Environment|Europe|World

UK minister condemns anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth

British minister Emma Reynolds condemned hundreds of protesters who blocked streets in the English coastal city of Portsmouth late on Sunday to

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German industrial output falls unexpectedly in July

German industrial production fell unexpectedly in July, dragged down by a sharp drop in car manufacturing, and economists do not expect the recent pickup in

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On a Kyiv maternity ward, babies are born during air raids

The air raid alert in Kyiv was live, warning of approaching Russian jet-propelled drones, but fortunately there were no explosions nearby during the final

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France worried by victory of far-right's AfD in German state election

French government ministers expressed their worries on Monday over the impact of the victory of far-right party Alternative for Germany in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on

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Philippines' Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises

China could see recent cuts to U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to reassert itself in the Indo-Pacific, Philippine Defense Secretary

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Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a patchy start to the week with tech leading Asian shares higher, while European and Wall Street futures barely budge.

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Australia's right-wing One Nation party proposes pension shake-up to boost take-home pay

Australia's hard-right One Nation party, which has surged in recent polls, on Monday proposed redirecting a portion of people's future pension contributions to

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Japan's August foreign reserves post largest-ever drop after record intervention

Japan's foreign reserves posted their biggest-ever drop in August, government data showed on Monday, after Tokyo launched another round of record dollar-

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At flood-destroyed border, China teams scour ruins of once-busy port

Chinese officials said on Sunday that workers had recovered 12 more bodies as the search continued for hundreds still missing after a

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EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled plans on Monday for €200 million ($232 million) of EU investments in Greenland and closer ties with

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Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, exit polls showed, putting a far

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Far-right AfD posts historic German state election win, exit polls show

The far-right Alternative for Germany scored a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, exit polls showed on Sunday, dealing a blow to Chancellor Friedrich

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Fight breaks out during memorial event for 9-year-old girl

Fight breaks out during memorial event for 9-year-old girl

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F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back

Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix, despite having started 19th on the grid

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Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others

A building has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others

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Fire alarm forces 2 a.m. evacuation at Women's Basketball World Cup teams' hotel

A fire alarm went off in the middle of the night at the hotel where all of the Women’s Basketball World Cup teams were staying early Sunday morning

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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

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Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack

Germany is planning a broad package of measures to strengthen its defences against drone attacks, cyber intrusions and other forms of Russian sabotage after a failed airport

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California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina

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Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country

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Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

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Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of "highly useful" talks on Saturday with two U.S. envoys seeking a deal to

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Putin meets with US envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin

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US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

The U.S. military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

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Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Lautaro Martínez has struck a second goal in injury time to complete Inter Milan’s 3-2 comeback win over title rival Napoli in Serie A

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Greeks promised tax relief, wage hikes as protesters take to the streets over cost of living crunch

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised more than 2 billion euros or $2.3 billion in tax cuts, salary increases and other support measures before Greece’s general election next year

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Greek PM unveils plan to boost incomes ahead of elections

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday unveiled a four-year economic plan that includes tax breaks and wage hikes for pensioners and employees, as he seeks to

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Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest

A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery showcases the skills of the trade and aims to shake off death-related taboos

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Berlin launches crisis response after hackers publish stolen data

Berlin's state government said on Saturday it was reviewing with the highest intensity a trove of stolen data published by a ransomware group, as investigators attempt to

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US hits Iranian oil tankers, and other key Mideast developments

The U.S. military has hit three Iranian oil tankers after accusing Iran of targeting its warships