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Appeals court weighs fate of judge's contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court is weighing whether a judge can continue investigating whether the Trump administration illegally flouted an order blocking the deportation of planeloads of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador

September 30, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and an ex-Fatah official form an unlikely Palestinian electoral coalition

Islamic Jihad and Hamas have agreed to form an electoral coalition with a former top Fatah official who is close to the United Arab Emirates

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

As the UN ponders its next secretary-general, many say it's well past time for a woman to lead

At a time when the fight for gender equality is facing a backlash, pressure is mounting for the next leader of the United Nations to be the first woman in its more than 80-year history

September 30, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

What to know about America.gov, the Trump administration’s new AI-driven services website

September 30, 2026

Election|Political

UK PM Burnham wants to scrap first past the post electoral system

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday the Labour Party will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system, after he

September 29, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Questioning Russian threat to Europe is irresponsible, Germany's top diplomat says in Slovakia

Russia's imperialism is the greatest threat to Europe and to question that is irresponsible, Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday in Slovakia, where the prime minister has

September 29, 2026

Election|Political|World

Ousted Guinea-Bissau leader to run in December election, source says

Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo plans to return to the country on October 4 to run for the presidency in an election scheduled for December, a source

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political

'Let them be scared': Moscow sends EU message with widening corporate crackdown

Russia has singled out European firms in its latest drive to strip foreign owners of the right to manage their Russian assets, government and company sources said, with the

September 29, 2026

Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spain proposes ban on evictions as ousted 87-year-old accepts offer to return home

Spain's coalition government said it had agreed proposals including banning evictions until 2030 to address the country's housing crisis,

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war and energy initiatives, US official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev held "constructive" talks with US officials on ending the Ukraine war, including possible US-Russia energy

September 29, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, whose power and influence have expanded since the US and Israel pursued war against Iran, have appealed to US

September 29, 2026

Political|World

Death toll from Myanmar airstrike in Rakhine state rises to 50

The death toll from a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state, which lies on the border with Bangladesh, rose to 50 after rescuers found more bodies on Tuesday, according to a

September 29, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Brussels seeks to strengthen EU border controls after Ceuta crisis

European Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner unveiled a broad plan on Tuesday to strengthen controls on the European Union's external borders in the wake of a chaotic

September 29, 2026

Election|Political

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro still tied in presidential runoff scenario, Atlas poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of next month's election, an AtlasIntel/

September 29, 2026

US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Cuba's top trade official says US impeding reforms, denies talks with Trump associates

Cuba's top trade official dismissed reports that companies linked to US President Donald Trump had come to Cuba this year to talk business, while calling

September 29, 2026

Asia|Political|World

Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groups

Malaysia has begun repatriating Myanmar nationals under a voluntary program, despite warnings from the UN refugee agency and rights groups about unsafe conditions in Myanmar

September 29, 2026

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine

Estonian authorities say they have concluded that an arson attack in mid-August on a defense company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine was an act of sabotage commissioned by Russian security services

September 29, 2026

Crime|Economy|Election|Political|US

Kurt Olsen, key Trump 2020 election denier, departs Justice Department ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation

September 29, 2026

Asia|Political|World

South Korea says North Korean mines behind DMZ blast violated armistice

South Korea's defence minister said on Tuesday North Korean mines caused a blast last week that injured two South Korean personnel in the Demilitarized Zone

September 29, 2026

Europe|Political

‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight

September 28, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

US President Donald Trump on Monday denied offering Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in return for nuclear concessions from

September 29, 2026

Crime|Political

Ex-White House election official leaves DOJ probe of Trump foes, sources say

A second US Justice Department lawyer working on a criminal probe into whether U.S.

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the US hopes Cuba will choose "a different path," warning that those who believe they can wait out President Donald

September 29, 2026

Political|Technology|World

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

Taiwan is in continuous talks with the United States about arms sales and has received reassurances since the Washington summit between the US and Chinese leaders that US

September 29, 2026

Economy|Political|World

UN agency warns funding crisis could leave 8.3 million people without aid

A deepening funding crisis could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and forcibly displaced people without access to assistance this year, and push

September 29, 2026

Political

CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a court order preserving their White House access while they fight US President Donald Trump’s move to

September 29, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|US

Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ involved in alleged terror plot targeting British base used by US

September 28, 2026

GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate

Republican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports

September 29, 2026

Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday there are more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory and preparations are underway to deploy another 10,000

September 29, 2026

Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department 'grand conspiracy' probe targeting Trump foes

A lawyer who backed President Donald Trump’s false 2020 election claims has resigned from a Justice Department investigation into whether former government officials conspired against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter

September 29, 2026

Economy|Education|Health|Political|Sports

SEC, South Carolina suspend Gamecocks' edge rush Dylan Stewart 1 game for punch

The Southeastern Conference and South Carolina have jointly suspended Gamecocks edge rusher Dylan Stewart for throwing a punch at an Alabama player over the weekend

September 29, 2026

Political|US

Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump told reporters that United States officials talked with mediators trying to end Washington's war with Iran

September 29, 2026

Arts|Interview|Opinion|Political

Trump disputes his ambassador's account that he asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms

President Donald Trump has disputed that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel prices

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring

September 28, 2026

Political|World

UN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries

More than a dozen UN human rights experts have written to the US government urging a halt to policies that they said on Monday were putting migrants at heightened risk of

September 28, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Chile's Kast unveils $1.3 billion plan to create 100,000 jobs

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September 28, 2026

Crime|Political|World

US revokes visas from Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor

The Trump administration is revoking the visas of 27 Latin American officials and their families, including Bolivia’s attorney general, over accusations of corruption

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says

US President Donald Trump's administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program on Monday to allow for flights

September 28, 2026

Election|Political|US

Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes

A US judge blocked the Trump administration on Monday from conditioning counterterrorism funds to local governments on changes to election administration.

September 28, 2026

Crime|Political

Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree

A Mississippi judge set a $5 million bond for a third man charged in the death of a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in August

September 28, 2026

Political|Sports|US

NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border

September 28, 2026

Election|Political

Pressure mounts on India poll chief Gyanesh Kumar over voter list changes

India's "Cockroach" youth movement and opposition parties are pushing hard for election chief Gyanesh Kumar to resign over accusations of widespread

September 28, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni passes by-election test against new far-right rival

Italy's ruling coalition won a closely watched by-election in the southern region of Calabria on Monday, the first major test for Prime Minister Giorgia

September 28, 2026

Political|Sports

Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports

September 28, 2026

Health|Political|World

Ukraine uses drones to deliver food to Russian-occupied Oleshky

Ukraine's military has used drones to deliver food and medicine to the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, the governor of Ukraine's Kherson region said, as officials warn

September 28, 2026

Political|World

Germany vows support for ICC as Trump escalates pressure on court

Germany on Monday vowed continued support for the International Criminal Court, ahead of a trip by its foreign minister to the Hague-based court that is currently in the US

September 28, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Florida pastor accused of role in Haitian president's assassination goes on trial

A Haitian American pastor accused by US prosecutors of helping orchestrate the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise so he could take over the

September 28, 2026

Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Political

Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on

Pope Leo said on Monday that negotiators seeking to end conflict in Europe must be willing to sacrifice some

September 28, 2026

Election|Political

Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson gives up attempt to form government

Attempts to form a new government in Sweden hit the buffers on Monday after Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson said she was unable to secure enough support,

September 28, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political

UK finance minister says 'fiscal discipline' will form core of budget

Britain's finance minister John Healey said he will put fiscal discipline at the core of his first budget on October 28, as he highlighted how the cost of

September 28, 2026

China, US agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items

China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, on an array of products ranging from US

September 28, 2026

Election|Political

Brazil's Lula widens first-round lead, remains tied with Bolsonaro in runoff polls

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of next month's election, while the

September 28, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Oil prices rise 2% after Trump rejects Iran peace deal

Oil prices climbed about 2% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected a peace deal from Iran to resolve their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

September 28, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

The political chess behind the ECB's next leadership shake-up

The euro zone will choose a new European Central Bank president next year and replace up to two-thirds of the bank's six-member executive board in an intricate game of

September 28, 2026

Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spanish government representative in Ceuta quits over border rush fallout

Spain's representative in its North African enclave of Ceuta resigned on Monday, citing personal reasons after weeks of intense scrutiny over the handling of a border rush

September 28, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Northern Irish standoff extends to second day over blocked Orange Order march

A standoff between the Protestant Orange Order and residents blocking them marching through a Catholic area of a Northern Irish town extended to a

September 28, 2026

Business|Finance|Political|World

Kremlin says Ukraine is now 'paying the price' for its own attacks on Russia

The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukraine was paying the price for its own attacks on Russia in recent months and would continue to do so as Moscow's forces systematically

September 28, 2026

Arts|Political|Sports|World

Kremlin says Russia-US arms control talks should have resumed 'yesterday'

The Kremlin said on Monday that arms control talks between Russia and the United States were long overdue and that lengthy and careful negotiations would be needed when

September 28, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

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September 27, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU imposes sanctions over deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia

EU countries on Monday imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 17 entities for their involvement in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

September 28, 2026

Business|Election|Political

Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'

Before he was the top U_S_ Postal Service official, David Steiner criticized Donald Trump's leadership style after seeing him on "The Apprentice."

September 28, 2026

Asia|Australia|Election|Political

Thai court dismisses petition challenging legality of 2026 election

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the legality of February's general election, ruling

September 28, 2026

Political|World

Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative

Taiwan is pushing back against what it sees as Beijing's efforts to rewrite the history of World War Two after Chinese President Xi Jinping and US

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Australia posts budget deficit of $15.7 billion for 2025/26 financial year

Australia reported a final budget deficit of A$22.3 billion ($15.65 billion) for the year to June 2026, better than previously expected, as lower spending and stronger tax

September 28, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Trump said he would dine with Anthropic CEO amid mounting AI debate

President Donald Trump had plans to dine late Sunday with the CEO of Anthropic

September 28, 2026

Political|Sports|US

Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

President Donald Trump has attended the Presidents Cup for the second time

September 27, 2026

Election|Political

Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican faces competitive challenge

President Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio on Saturday in support of Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican tries to fend off a competitive challenge from Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown

September 28, 2026

Election|Political

Trump administration begins airing 2024 Trump campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging

The Trump administration is using taxpayer funds to air a television advertisement from Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign in the latest in a series of ads promoting the president ahead of the midterms that the White House maintains are “public service announcements.”

September 28, 2026

Political

Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

September 28, 2026

Election|Political

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections

Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term and paving the way for

September 28, 2026

Election|Political

French far-right leaders say they have won enough seats to form Senate caucus

French far-right leaders said their party, the National Rally, and its right-wing allies won enough seats in Sunday's indirect election of senators to form their own caucus.

September 28, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Serbia's populist President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister at early vote

Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned the post to pursue a bid to become the prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election

September 28, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political

5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

British police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford, an air base used by the United States during its war with Iran, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism

September 27, 2026

Political|World

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer

South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two

September 27, 2026

Crime|Political

Two senior FBI agents ousted over investigation into alleged harassing calls to wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller

September 27, 2026

Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres

Russia hit the headquarters of Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile service provider on Sunday, the company told local media, as Moscow continued a bombardment of Ukrainian

September 27, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people in Ukraine and one in Russia

September 27, 2026

Political|Technology|World

Russia says it struck military infrastructure, vessels in Ukraine

The Russian defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had carried out overnight drone strikes on logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, as well as

September 27, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal

September 26, 2026

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

September 27, 2026

Environment|Political|Travel

Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday due to floods

Thailand's cabinet on Sunday approved special holidays on September 28 and 29 for civil servants in Bangkok and three surrounding provinces due to heavy rainfall.

September 27, 2026

New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs

Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican congressman whose four-month absence from the House this year went unexplained until he disclosed that he was being treated for depression, clashed with Democratic opponent Rebecca Bennett in a debate Sunday in the battleground district

September 27, 2026

Election|Opinion|Political

Facing a barrage of Republican anti-trans ads, some Democrats are changing how they respond

September 27, 2026

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

UK's Burnham pledges to fight next election on social care reform

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Sunday to present his proposal to tackle Britain's social care crisis at the next national

September 27, 2026

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

September 27, 2026

Political|World

Iran's army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack

Iran's armed forces are prepared for any renewed U.S. attacks, state media quoted army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia saying on Sunday, after US President Donald Trump said

September 27, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Science

US to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards

The US Transportation Department on Monday will finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards through 2031, reversing a push by the Biden

September 27, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee 20-17

Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 with President Donald Trump on hand in the Longhorns’ first visit to Neyland Stadium

September 27, 2026

Political|Sports

CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game

CNN says it has been left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game

September 26, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Trump attends Texas-Tennessee game with no apparent disruption to coaches' communications

Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday

September 26, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal

September 27, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

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

September 26, 2026

Economy|Political

House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option

House Democrats are preparing a vast oversight agenda if the party sweeps control in the November elections

September 26, 2026

Political|Sports|World

'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final

Elina Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal Ukraine a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy and a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time

September 26, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Trump declines to say if Ukraine can manufacture Patriot missiles to fend off Russian attacks

September 26, 2026

Political|World

China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech

China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf

September 26, 2026

Political|World

Trump says he spoke with Venezuela's Rodriguez about elections

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had spoken this week with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez about elections.

September 26, 2026

Political|Sports

Man City chairman asserts club's innocence over Premier League charges, says still 'long way to run'

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has issued a direct message to supporters as the club faces the potential of losing its landmark case with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches

September 26, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges

China’s vice president has unfurled the nation’s familiar list of global talking points at the U.N. He emphasized development, issued mild statements about the U.S. war with Iran, artificial intelligence and protectionism and made no direct mention of self-ruled Taiwan

September 26, 2026

Political

White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks

The White House is barring CNN from flying on Air Force One on Saturday as part of the news outlet’s duties covering the president on behalf of major television networks. CNN's Alayna Treene has more details.

September 26, 2026

Political|Sports

White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee

September 26, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Venezuela president returns from US visit with no deals, no firm election date

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New York this week for the UN General Assembly seeking business deals on debt, energy and

September 26, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

Arts|Interview|Political

CNN's Dana Bash lays out the stakes of Trump's White House media ban

CNN's Dana Bash discusses the extraordinary circumstances of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The three outlets on Thursday afternoon regained access to the White House after the president banned them over the weekend.

September 25, 2026

Six big takeaways from a turbulent week of UN diplomacy

Limousines whisked world leaders away from the United Nations on Friday after a week of speeches, meetings and hallway diplomacy.

September 26, 2026

Election|Political

Lawyers for Rep. Max Miller again subpoena Sen. Bernie Moreno, father of ex-wife

September 26, 2026

Economy|Education|Political

Trump seeks to withhold $800 million in Congress-approved funds

US President Donald Trump sought on Friday to unilaterally withhold more than $800 million in spending on immigration, race and education that Congress has approved.

September 26, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

Political|World

Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress

September 26, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss

Meatpacking industry groups are raising concerns about recent immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma

September 26, 2026

Political|Travel|World

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump

September 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports

US appeals court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets

A US appeals court on Friday ruled against the prediction markets operator Kalshi, saying Ohio and Tennessee can regulate its so-called event contracts under

September 26, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Brazil's Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as reelection race tightens

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced a ban on online betting operations in Latin America's largest economy

September 26, 2026

Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting

September 25, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

US lawmakers aim to keep China's datacenter tech out of sensitive government systems

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced legislation on Friday to bar the federal government from equipping sensitive government systems with

September 26, 2026

Election|Political

New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints

New Jersey’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after being pushed out by the governor over accusations of ethics lapses and inappropriate behavior with women

September 25, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

Political

A White House press ban was lifted this week. But the tensions and legal battle aren't over yet

Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are back at the White House after President Donald Trump attempted to ban them over what he said was unfavorable coverage

September 26, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties

The military chiefs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey discussed enhancing intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration at a meeting in Riyadh on Friday

September 26, 2026

Economy|Political

Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon

September 25, 2026

Asia|Political|Sports|World

Imran Khan's party postpones planned Islamabad march to October 4

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has postponed a planned long march from Peshawar to Islamabad until October 4, the chief minister of the

September 26, 2026

Political|World

Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals on table, but Russia must weigh its interests

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that all proposals for a settlement in the 4-1/2-year-old war with Ukraine remained on the table, but Moscow still needed to

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Political|Travel|World

‘We’re not a sideshow’: Military families blast Trump’s arch observation deck for tourists

September 25, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Violence displaced members of more than half a million Mexican households in past 5 years

New figures from Mexico's national statistics agency reveal that violence has forced people from more than half a million households in Mexico to flee their homes in the past five years

September 26, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms

US Senate Republicans aim to improve their election prospects by voting on

September 25, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump warns Xi over Chinese support for Iran, receives assurances, US envoy says

US President Donald Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against providing support to Iran during

September 25, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

Senate approves mental health legislation for US pilots, air traffic controllers

The US Senate approved bipartisan legislation to modernize regulations on mental health guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers to encourage

September 25, 2026

Political|World

Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says

Iran will show no flexibility over its nuclear program even if the United States accepts its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Business|Political|World

UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations

The U.N. human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist for alleged involvement in violating Palestinian rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the West Bank

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Election|Political

Slovak PM Fico says government may lose majority over spat in coalition partner

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday his leftist-nationalist government could lose its narrow majority in parliament because of a dispute in a junior ruling party that

September 25, 2026

Election|Political

Final results of Russia's tightly managed vote give a record high parliament seats to Kremlin party

Final results of Russia's first wartime parliamentary election show that the Kremlin has further cemented its political control of the country

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Business|Crime|Political|World

ICC deputy prosecutor says court insulated against US sanctions, FT reports

The International Criminal Court has insulated itself against potential court-wide US sanctions, its deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan told the Financial Times in an interview

September 25, 2026

California bill promoting organized sports in state prisons awaits Newsom's decision

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Author of America’s tariff statute: Trump’s tariffs are illegal

September 25, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

In China, the Xi-Trump summit is seen as projecting image of the country’s rise

U.S. President Donald Trump’s elaborate reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., has impressed the Chinese public

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

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,

September 25, 2026

Business|Political

Why the court fight over the White House media ban isn't over

US President Donald Trump's administration complied on Thursday with a judge's order to restore White House access to three media outlets he had banned

September 25, 2026

Exclusive: Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA, ex-agency chief says

The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza

September 25, 2026

Economy|Political|World

US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelenskiy says

The United States has proposed that the United Arab Emirates host a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia to discuss efforts to end their four-and-a-half-year war,

September 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BoE's Bailey says high energy prices make it harder to leave rates on hold

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that persistently high energy prices would make it harder for the central bank to leave interest rates on hold, underlining a

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Election|Political|US

Inside Trump’s plan for the ‘biggest DOJ election observer effort in history’

September 25, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Senate Republicans plan a last-ditch effort to lower costs ahead of midterms

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Political|World

Taiwan cries foul after Xi presses Trump to change stance on island

Taiwan denounced Xi Jinping's comments to Donald Trump on the island's future on Friday after the Chinese leader appeared to push the US

September 25, 2026

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,

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database

Even before a rogue OpenAI bot breached the database of Australia's health system, the government was escalating its rhetoric about the

September 25, 2026

Political

New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations

New Jersey’s governor has called on her hand-picked lieutenant governor to resign by Friday after a law firm hired by her office concluded he behaved inappropriately around women

September 25, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Philippine president pardons drug convict Mary Jane Veloso

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday he had granted a pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, who is serving a prison sentence in the Philippines after receiving a

September 25, 2026

Political|World

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers say only diplomatic solution to conflict around Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart met on Thursday and Moscow said both agreed that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle

September 25, 2026

Americas|Asia|Economy|Political|US

Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump

President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but protesters gathered outside the White House

September 25, 2026

Election|Political

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defense of Israel's actions in the region at the UN on Thursday, seeking to

September 24, 2026

Interview|Political|World

Iran's president says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the United States to choose when the Iran war will end, when asked if the conflict could end by

September 25, 2026

Political

3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift ban

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico returned to the White House hours after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of the three news outlets

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump's economic squeeze

The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana

September 25, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died

James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died

September 25, 2026

Crime|Political

Judge Aileen Cannon’s gag order puts recently subpoenaed Mar-a-Lago agents in a bind

September 25, 2026

Election|Political

Lula holds thin lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election, Datafolha poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has maintained a two-percentage-point lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, his main challenger, in a potential runoff ahead

September 25, 2026

Arts|Political

Police arrest actors, politicians protesting against Netanyahu outside UN

Police arrested at least 30 people including actors and politicians as they protested outside United Nations headquarters on Thursday against Israeli

September 25, 2026

Election|Political

California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots

The California Supreme Court has ruled that a Republican California sheriff must return over 650,000 ballots he seized following a November 2025 special election that favored Democrats

September 24, 2026

Political

We aren’t trying to kill Trump, Iran’s president insists to reporters at New York hotel

September 25, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century'

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century" — so says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

September 24, 2026

Political|US|World

US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.

September 25, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Dozens of delegates walk out of UN hall at start of Netanyahu speech

Dozens of delegates at the United Nations walked out of the hall when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech to the General Assembly meeting of

September 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump and Xi agreed to support each other in hosting APEC, G20 summits, Xinhua reports

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed during a meeting in Washington to support each other in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

Rights group says some people it classified as journalists killed in Gaza were militants

The Committee to Protect Journalists says that 19 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire who it had previously identified as journalists or media workers were actually militants or participants in combat

September 24, 2026

Business|Political|World

Costa Rican Foreign Minister dismissed after attending a Trump security meeting

Costa Rica President Laura Fernandez dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar on Thursday after he attended a high-level regional security meeting led by US President

September 24, 2026

Crime|Political|US

What we know after officials say ICE detained a US citizen and left him injured in Chicago suburb

September 24, 2026

Opinion|Political|World

Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel's actions in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza

September 25, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Political|World

North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests

North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected an international statement urging it to halt nuclear tests, with a spokesperson calling it "a grave political provocation

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political|World

IMF review calls for 'fewer but deeper' reforms in design of loan programs

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called for targeted refinements to the design and implementation of its loan programs, including a focus on

September 24, 2026

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.

September 24, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Flush with allies, Tigray's leaders face internal discord in new Ethiopia war

The last time the Tigray People's Liberation Front went to war with the Ethiopian federal government in 2020, it compensated for its isolation amid a sea of

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political|World

US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say

US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of

September 24, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Political|World

Abbas pledges first Palestinian parliamentary vote in 20 years as doubts mount

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed plans to hold legislative elections on November 28, the first such vote in 20 years despite

September 24, 2026

New US sanctions shut down Iranian flights

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

September 24, 2026

Election|Political

US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging

An ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government

September 24, 2026

Political|Sports

FIFA's Infantino pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA’s embattled president Gianni Infantino says he is committed to a fresh culture of openness at the soccer body that is “not about generating positive headlines.”

September 24, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Arts|Political|Science|Technology|World

Xi says 2 giant pandas from China will arrive at Atlanta's zoo in the coming days

Chinese President Xi Jinping says two giant pandas from China will arrive at Zoo Atlanta in the coming days

September 24, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Political|World

Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia effectively shatters 2022 peace deal that ended war

Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has shattered a peace pact that ended a devastating two-year war in 2022

September 24, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene to allow third-country deportations

President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to continue to deport migrants to countries other than

September 24, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Business|Finance|Health|Political|Technology

First known AI hack of a government system

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says an OpenAI agent unlawfully accessed public and non-public Medicare data, marking the first known case of an AI system infiltrating a government network. Australia has launched a forensic probe and is scrutinizing OpenAI’s delayed disclosure of the breach. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports.

September 24, 2026

Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is extremely concerned about OpenAI's security breach of a government website, and that the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal the incident

September 24, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

‘Extreme concern’ over first known AI hack of a government system

September 24, 2026

Election|Political

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party leads in provisional election results

Provisional election results in Morocco show that the Authenticity and Modernity Party has won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary election

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S.

September 24, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

US will make up to $7 billion in loans to help Trump ally Milei tap Argentina’s oil and minerals

The Trump administration wants to put billions of dollars into Argentina’s energy and mining industries

September 24, 2026

Health|Political|Science|Technology

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what

September 24, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Ukrainian foreign minister says he discussed keeping tension low with Iranian counterpart

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday he discussed ways of keeping tension in check at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi.

September 24, 2026

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Venezuela's Rodriguez promises elections in transition to 'full democracy'

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that the country

September 24, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

US diplomats told to say ‘super intelligence’ — not ‘artificial intelligence' — after Trump's call

The State Department is ordering diplomats in its international organizations bureau to use the term “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in all communications following President Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand the technology

September 24, 2026

Business|Political|World

Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political

Trump to raise detainees with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up

President Donald Trump is expected to press Chinese leader Xi Jinping to free two US citizens held by China,

September 24, 2026

Political|World

Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says

US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should press Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit this week over China's support for

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US, China agree to extend 'the Busan agreement' until January, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday the United States and China agreed on Wednesday to extend "the Busan agreement."

September 24, 2026

Election|Political

State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears

County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level

September 24, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents

September 24, 2026

Political

Judge skeptical of Trump's White House media ban at hearing

A US judge appeared skeptical on Wednesday about the legality of Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from

September 23, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Turkey and Iraq agree Turkey will turn over military camp in northern Iraq

Turkey and Iraq agreed on Wednesday for Turkish forces to hand over a military camp in northern Iraq to the Iraqi government gradually, they said after talks in New York,

September 24, 2026

Political|US|World

US invites Putin to December G20 meeting, possible Trump summit

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a December G20 meeting in Miami, Florida where he could hold a summit with President Donald Trump, US

September 24, 2026

Arts|Business|Election|Interview|Political

Kansas becomes the latest headache for Republicans, with Democrats eyeing a ‘miracle’ in Senate race

September 24, 2026

Political|US|World

Four US Republicans call for Trump to release Taiwan security funds

Four of US President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans called on his administration on Wednesday to release more than $15 billion in stalled

September 23, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

New Zealand says China is its most persistent state-backed cyber threat

New Zealand's cyber security agency said China was the country's most persistent and capable state-backed cyber threat, as foreign actors targeted

September 24, 2026

Crime|Political|Technology

Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees’ intelligence roles

FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about scores of bureau officials’ job assignments,

September 24, 2026

Political|World

Dominican leader urges UN to step up backing for Haiti mission

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader urged the United Nations on Wednesday to act in Haiti, calling for more troops, tighter arms enforcement and stronger

September 24, 2026

Economy|Political

White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban

A White House official on Wednesday denied a news report that said the US is preparing a 90-day ban of diesel exports in an attempt to control record prices for fuel

September 24, 2026

Political|World

Milei renews Argentina’s Falklands claim at the UN, urging a 'peaceful solution'

Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirms Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands

September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

Business|Political|World

Florida fund sues New York Times over alleged anti-Israel bias, demands records

Florida's state-run public pension fund and a conservative think tank sued the New York Times on Wednesday, seeking materials to determine whether the

September 23, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Trump administration prepares plan for 90-day diesel export ban, Politico reports

The Trump administration is preparing a plan to ban diesel exports for 90 days, despite splits inside the administration and with the oil industry, in a bid to bring down energy

September 23, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports

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

September 23, 2026

Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political

Billionaire's political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate race

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's relationship to the rich and powerful has surfaced in congressional contests across the country

September 23, 2026

Election|Political|World

Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to Ceuta

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament in an election marked by frustration among young people and high unemployment

September 23, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay calls for Venezuela's return to Mercosur trade bloc

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena called for Venezuela's reintegration into the South American trade bloc Mercosur on Wednesday, speaking to world leaders at the UN General

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

Putin says election turnout shows Russians support military agenda

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that high turnout in last weekend's parliamentary election showed that Russians support their armed forces fighting in Ukraine

September 23, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Iran's Pezeshkian accuses Trump of 'bullying mentality,' vows no surrender

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a "bullying mentality" at the United Nations on

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

Russia's parliamentary election result underscores public support for Kremlin policies, Putin says

President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which further strengthened the Kremlin’s already-overwhelming legislative control, was a sign of public support for his policies

September 23, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction

The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their election chances in November

September 23, 2026

Election|Environment|Political

Brazil has record number of Indigenous candidates for general elections

Almost 200 Indigenous candidates, a record, are running for public office in Brazil's general elections next month

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true

Democrats are trying to win back Congress by criticizing their own party to appeal to voters in more conservative areas

September 23, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Trump’s midterm woes deepen amid worsened economic backdrop: CNN poll

September 23, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Trump Gaza board pitches $2.45 billion Gaza plan, implementation uncertain

President Donald Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45 billion plan on Wednesday to begin rebuilding Gaza, but officials acknowledged it faces an uncertain

September 23, 2026

Election|Political|US

How US states mistakenly added 30,000 non-citizens to voter rolls

US states may have added more than 30,000 self-declared non-citizens to the nation’s voter rolls since 2000 because of software glitches and clerical

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro remain tied in runoff scenario, Atlas poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of next month's election, an AtlasIntel/

September 23, 2026

Political|US|World

What to know about the agreement signed by President Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement about Greenland's status

September 23, 2026

Election|Political|US

Republican former state lawmaker vows he’ll ‘never’ support Paxton in new ad as Texas Senate race heats up

September 23, 2026

Political|World

Pakistan tightens security ahead of march planned by Imran Khan's party

Pakistan curbed access on Wednesday to its capital, Islamabad, ahead of a march planned by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan,

September 23, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Four killed in Gaza in strikes, Israel says it killed a Hamas finance chief

Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health officials said, and Israel said one of the attacks targeted a Hamas finance

September 23, 2026

MidEast|Political|US

US Senate Democrats seek sanctions over Israeli settlements, bill says

A group of US Senate Democrats will introduce legislation on Wednesday to sanction individuals or groups that facilitate Israel's "E1 project," a

September 23, 2026

Election|Interview|Opinion|Political

James Talarico says Democratic Party needs 'new blood'

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico told CNN's Alayna Treene that he thinks Democrats need "fresh perspective" in the Senate.

September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

New Zealand parliament adjourns before November election

New Zealand's parliament wrapped up its final sitting on Wednesday before a Nov. 7 election, with party leaders using the closing debate to press their

September 23, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war,

September 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

Missouri’s embattled, Trump-backed congressional map returns to Supreme Court for a third time

September 23, 2026

Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|World

This year, with shifting political winds, Canada gets more of the spotlight on the UN's stage

Canada has a new posture on the planet’s biggest diplomatic stage as world leaders convene at the U.N. General Assembly this week

September 23, 2026

Election|Political

Trump-backed Missouri congressional map returns to the Supreme Court for the third time

The fight over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time

September 23, 2026

Political|US|World

US top diplomat Rubio to meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Wednesday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York City on Wednesday morning, the State Department said

September 23, 2026

Political|Science|World

Wife of US seismologist held in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him

The wife of a US expert on North Korean nuclear tests who has been imprisoned in China since late 2024 said on Tuesday the White House has assured

September 23, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Taiwan, human rights are 'red lines' for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump, Xi meeting

Taiwan and human rights are "red lines" for China that cannot be crossed, the country's ambassador to the US warned on Wednesday, striking

September 23, 2026

Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris jumps into the midterms aiming to boost Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

September 22, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Missing F-35 fighter jet parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong

September 22, 2026

Political|World

A nation renamed stands up at the UN: 'Say our name. Naoero.'

President David Adeang has reiterated his island nation’s name change before the world’s largest gathering of leaders at the United Nations

September 23, 2026

Business|Political|World

Estonia says France must explain push to lift EU sanctions on Usmanov

France should explain itself after it pushed for the lifting of EU sanctions on Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov, Estonia's foreign minister

September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

Political|World

Trump administration tells Congress it will admit 17,500 white South African refugees in 2027

The Trump administration plans to limit refugee admissions in 2027 to 17,500 mostly white South Africans

September 23, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Vice President JD Vance and White House officials are announcing plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges

September 22, 2026

Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump and urges Dem unity for El-Sayed in Michigan

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says the midterm elections offer a potential “stopgap” halfway through Donald Trump’s turbulent second presidency

September 22, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney

Canada is giving C$100 million in international assistance for Palestine, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday.

September 23, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Business|Election|Finance|Political

GOP senator calls for investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration funds

September 22, 2026

Election|Political|Sports

Another GOP candidate tries to distance himself from Trump

September 23, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Interview|Political|Science|World

Wife of detained Chinese American scientist hopes Trump brings up his case in Xi summit

The wife of a detained Chinese American seismologist hopes President Donald Trump can help bring home her husband, Youlin Chen

September 23, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pledges 'unmatched military might' against drug cartels

President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to reassert US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and to use "unmatched military might" against threats in

September 22, 2026

Crime|Political|World

US expands its prosecution of 2021 assassination of Haiti's president

The United States over the weekend dramatically

September 22, 2026

'It's not for luxury; it's for survival.' Families push for air conditioning in Arizona prisons

September 23, 2026

Political|Technology|World

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to join tech leaders at Trump-Xi dinner, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, alongside several other technology executives, Bloomberg

September 23, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Britain will stand firm over Falklands, UK PM Burnham tells Trump

Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out Britain's position on the Falkland Islands during a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying he would stand

September 23, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political

Iran submits conditions for reopening of Hormuz to U.S. representative, state media says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in a meeting during which Iran's

September 23, 2026

Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Judge sets hearing for Venezuelan man shot by ICE and police in Texas release some video from scene

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time

September 23, 2026

Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump’s false claims to the United Nations

September 23, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political

Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

September 23, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says 'global gender-neutralisation policies' target families, children

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan condemned on Tuesday what he called "global gender-neutralisation policies", saying they had turned into a campaign targeting families and

September 22, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt affirm Riyadh's right to defend itself

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they affirmed Riyadh's right to defend itself in line with

September 22, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says talks with Iran continue and he thinks settlement will be reached

US President Donald Trump said that Iran and the United States had been talking on Tuesday, and he thinks the two countries will reach a deal at some point.

September 22, 2026

Europe|Political|World

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

September 22, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump says he thinks US will make deal with Iran after election

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he thought the US would make a deal with Iran after mid-term elections are held on November 3.

September 22, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Zuckerberg, Bourla among CEOs to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Meta Platforms chief Mark Zuckerberg are the latest corporate leaders to confirm plans to attend US President Donald Trump's state dinner at

September 22, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump calls on all ICC members to resign immediately

U.S.

September 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection

September 22, 2026

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.

September 22, 2026

'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

September 22, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|World

Oil prices settle lower as crude flows from Middle East improve

Oil prices fell on Tuesday on increasing flows of Saudi crude with the restart of the East-West pipeline and ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz,

September 22, 2026

Election|Political|World

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election and reject any

September 22, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump arch drone plan needs FAA review, lawmaker says

A Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's plan to base military drones at his proposed triumphal arch near a major

September 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Bay Area asked to prepare for El Niño storms this winter after CA declares state of emergency

September 22, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu says will 'tell the truth' on Israel's actions at United Nations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would use his speech at the United Nations this week to defend Israel's military actions against the

September 22, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Business|Political|World

Kremlin says Greenland deal with US and Denmark is a matter for those involved

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a deal between the United States, Denmark and Greenland that will allow a larger US military presence on Greenland was a matter for those

September 22, 2026

Political|US|World

US open to meeting Iran at UN, no meeting scheduled yet, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US is open to speaking with Iranians at the UN General Assembly, but no meeting is currently scheduled.

September 22, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's

September 22, 2026

Opinion|Political

Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll

September 22, 2026

Political|Travel|World

Taiwan minister says he was not 'belittled' on rare trip to China

A Taiwanese minister returned from a rare trip by a senior official to China on Tuesday, saying he was well-treated and not "belittled"

September 22, 2026

Africa|Election|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir dissolves government, clears hurdles to delayed election

South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government on Tuesday, hours after signing amendments to election laws that removed requirements to complete a

September 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political

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

September 22, 2026

Economy|Interview|Political

New Zealand must avoid crisis missteps, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says

New Zealand's biggest risk in foreign policy is reacting badly to global crises, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday, warning that rhetorical gestures may

September 22, 2026

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.

September 22, 2026

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.

September 22, 2026

Economy|Political|World

EU reaches initial free trade deal with Philippines in pivot to Asia

The European Union and the Philippines have reached an initial free trade agreement as part of the bloc's broad pivot to Asia, Commissioner for Trade and Economic ⁠

September 22, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Political|World

G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis

G7 foreign ministers on Monday called on Iran to end its arming and support of Houthis in Yemen, which they said constituted a dangerous pattern of escalation that

September 22, 2026

Political|Sports

Mexican Senate moves to restore soccer promotion and relegation, reigniting Liga MX fight

The debate over promotion and relegation in Mexican soccer has reached the Senate

September 22, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement

South Korea’s liberal President Lee Jae Myung is calling for a practical and step-by-step approach to achieving North Korea’s nuclear dismantlement

September 22, 2026

Economy|Election|Political|US

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some

September 22, 2026

Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Seoul's green space is a battleground for its mayor and South Korea's president

A showdown over green space is pitting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is trying to address a national housing crisis as his approval ratings slump,

September 22, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Canada aims to cut time needed for project reviews, and address strikes

Canada on Monday unveiled draft legislation that would speed up the approval process for major natural resource projects, a

September 22, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested he'd be open to an independent review of the organization's governance system

September 22, 2026

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

September 22, 2026

Political

News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, citing 'blatant violation' of First Amendment

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit over being denied White House access

September 21, 2026

Election|Political|US

Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say

A federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump

September 22, 2026

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.

September 21, 2026

Political

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump, challenging White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump and other members of his administration on Monday for banning

September 21, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Federal Reserve official says inflation persistence led her to support interest rate hike

A top Federal Reserve official says that stubbornly high inflation and the renewal of combat in the Middle East in August were key reasons she supported raising borrowing costs last week, when she also penciled in a second rate hike for later this year

September 21, 2026

Political

What is the White House pool? These days, it's a battleground between Trump and free press rights

The White House press pool is at the center of a free speech battle between President Donald Trump and news outlets

September 22, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|World

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

September 21, 2026

Political|Travel

Pope will retrace his missionary footsteps in Peru and finally visit Argentina in November

Pope Leo XIV is set to return to Peru in November, retracing his steps as a missionary priest

September 21, 2026

Economy|Political|Technology

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House access

September 21, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Carney condemns shooting outside Canadian synagogue on Yom Kippur

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday condemned a shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Sunday evening that left a police officer

September 21, 2026

Business|Political|World

China making progress on finalizing Boeing purchases announced in May

China is making progress on a commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets it announced in May, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday.

September 21, 2026

Economy|Political

US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain ban on Chinese automakers

More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers on Friday urged President Donald Trump to keep in place a ban on Chinese automakers out of the US market, ahead of

September 21, 2026

Political

ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers and relatives to find them

September 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexico plans to boost US imports as part of trade treaty review, Sheinbaum says

Mexico is planning to buy more goods from the United States and reduce imports from other nations as part of the review of the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement

September 21, 2026

‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats

July 23, 2026

France condemns Russian parliamentary elections that ruling party is set to win

Russian parliamentary elections that the country's ruling United Russia party were easily on track to win did not meet the conditions for free elections, France's foreign

September 21, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Political|World

Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday, four people familiar with the matter said, discussing the advances of the

September 21, 2026

Political|Travel|World

Papal envoy plans to visit Russia in late September, RIA says

Papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi plans to visit Russia in late September, the RIA state news agency quoted him as saying on Monday.

September 21, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Election|Political|Sports

The main Kremlin party wins tighter control of parliament in Russia's carefully orchestrated vote

Election officials say the Kremlin's main party has retained its majority in Russia’s parliament

September 21, 2026

Economy|Political|World

UK's Burnham heads to US with pragmatism in mind for Trump meeting

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will argue on Tuesday for Britain to play a leadership role on AI, in a speech capping his first foray into global

September 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation

US inflation may have moved beyond the tariff and energy prices shocks of the last 18 months and is now being driven by strong demand as well,

September 21, 2026

China expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption

China has expelled two top military leaders, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party and the military, an official announcement showed on Monday, citing

September 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

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

September 21, 2026

Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan says it killed 28 militants, Afghan Taliban and UN report three civilian deaths

Pakistan's government said on Monday that it launched airstrikes in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, killing at least 28 militants, with one security

September 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy

September 21, 2026

Economy|Political|US

Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy

In Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican candidate Marty O'Donnell, who has focused his campaign on the popular “no tax on tips” policy

September 21, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi chairs Politburo; Central Committee plenum set for October 26-29

China's Politburo held a meeting on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, with President Xi Jinping chairing discussions on internal party governance and

September 21, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Election|Political

Lula and Bolsonaro statistically tied in potential Brazil runoff, polls suggest

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain statistically tied in simulated runoffs ahead of next month's election, two polls

September 21, 2026

Political|Travel|US|World

China's Xi to visit the US from September 23-25

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump, China's Foreign Ministry said in a

September 21, 2026

Election|Political|World

Russia's ruling pro-Putin party wins wartime election with over 57% of vote, near complete results show

Russia's ruling United Russia party easily won a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, the Central

September 21, 2026

Election|Europe|Political|World

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

September 21, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Asia|Political|World

A state funeral in Hong Kong honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first post-colonial leader

Hong Kong has held a state funeral for the city's first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa

September 20, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

How Trump and Xi went from tariff war to trade truce

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for talks aimed at keeping a fragile trade truce that is due to expire in

September 21, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

ICE agent wounds man in Austin, Texas, shooting, city officials say

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, city officials said, adding that the man was in

September 21, 2026

Australia|Political|World

Australia to seek UN security council seat from 2029

(Corrects first paragraph to say Sunday (not Monday) given Albanese was speaking in New York.)

September 21, 2026

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

September 20, 2026

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

September 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to

September 21, 2026

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,

September 20, 2026

Political|World

Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet with President Trump in New York City

September 21, 2026

Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he and Trump agree to meet in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that "could change a lot" in

September 21, 2026

Europe|Political

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

September 20, 2026

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

September 20, 2026

Political|Technology|World

Trump wants to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones

September 20, 2026

Political

Trump says proposed triumphal arch will double as military complex with snipers and drones

September 20, 2026

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

September 20, 2026

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

September 20, 2026

Political

Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict

Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Sunday, with President Donald Trump warning Iran would fail economically or

September 20, 2026

Political

Trump’s UN ambassador defends press ban as news outlets prepare legal challenges

September 20, 2026

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

September 20, 2026

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,

September 20, 2026

Political|World

Chile's Bachelet withdraws from race to lead UN

Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, ending a

September 20, 2026

Election|Political

Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary

Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates

September 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate

Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats

September 20, 2026

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

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

September 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Malaysian ex-PM Najib working on conditions to start house arrest, his lawyers say

Malaysia's jailed former prime minister, Najib Razak, is working to fulfil the conditions to leave jail and begin his house arrest, including paying a 50-million-ringgit

September 20, 2026

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

September 19, 2026

Arts|Interview|Opinion|Political

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi tells the AP that Iranians paying the price for war and repression

Iran's most prominent human rights activist says Iranians are suffering seven months into the war and paying the price for the conflict

September 19, 2026

Political

MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House

September 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil's Petrobras board approves joining diesel subsidy program

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Saturday that its board approved the company's participation in a new government subsidy program for diesel oil producers,

September 20, 2026

Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to meet on Sunday at JPMorgan headquarters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York to discuss AI security, trade and other economic

September 20, 2026

Europe|Political|World

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

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

September 20, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details

U.S.

September 19, 2026

Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, health officials said.

September 19, 2026

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

September 19, 2026

Business|Crime|Political

Former police chief pleads guilty to 17 charges, will serve 30 days in jail

September 19, 2026

Election|Political

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

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

September 19, 2026

Americas|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

The head of United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said on Saturday it was critical to ensure other UN agencies and Lebanese troops could

September 19, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Interview|Political

Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says

Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country's minister for

September 19, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump strikes Greenland deal with Denmark after threatening annexation

September 19, 2026

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

September 19, 2026

Election|Political|US

Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

By Nolan D.

September 19, 2026

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

September 19, 2026

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.

September 19, 2026

Asia|Crime|Political|World

Death toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attack, AFP reports

The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.

September 19, 2026

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war

September 19, 2026

Economy|Political|US

Trump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another year

President Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White

September 19, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidies

Bolivia’s conservative government has won congressional backing for an international loan and moved to end diesel subsidies, risking political backlash

September 19, 2026

Political|Technology

The Latest: Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House over their coverage

President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage

September 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Trump says his son paid back Russian billionaire who funded parts of wedding celebration

September 19, 2026

Election|Political|World

Putin says Ukraine interfering in Russian parliamentary election

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Ukraine was deliberately hindering talks aimed at ending the 4 1/2-year-old war and accused Kyiv of interfering in Russia's

September 19, 2026

Political|World

North Korea says nuclear status 'irreversible' after UN atomic agency rebuke

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, accused the International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday of double standards after it adopted

September 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump to meet with Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday

US President Donald Trump will have a meeting with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday, a senior US

September 19, 2026

Business|Political|World

South Korea, US discuss Seoul's role in Middle East, investment pact

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the longtime allies grappled with delayed

September 18, 2026

Arts|Political|World

Trump declines to say whether he will tear down Kennedy Center

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

September 19, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland

September 19, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says his son’s wedding party being bankrolled by a Russian oligarch is ‘totally allowed’

President Donald Trump is defending his son's wedding party being partially funded by a Russian oligarch

September 19, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Trump admin to host UN event on AI next week

September 19, 2026

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

September 19, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

OpenAI's Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman will brief the United Nations Security Council next week during the annual gathering of world

September 19, 2026

Political

Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

President Donald Trump says he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow

September 19, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3

September 19, 2026

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

September 19, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

All 50 states sign up for Trump's Medicaid most-favored-nation plan

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will participate in his most-favored-nation

September 18, 2026

Republican China committee chair urges tough Trump line with Xi

The Republican chair of the US congressional committee on China on Friday urged President Donald Trump to take a tough line in his summit with Xi

September 19, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Election|Political

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

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

September 18, 2026

Election|Political

Costa Rica's Grynspan narrowly leads informal UN chief poll, sources say

An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Friday placed former Costa Rican Vice

September 18, 2026

Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political

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

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

September 18, 2026

Finance|Political|Sports

Infantino's opponents at FIFA call for $10M payments to federations from post-World Cup reserves

FIFA’s vice presidents from Europe and North America have said in a letter to its president Gianni Infantino that each of the world soccer body's member federations should each get an extra $10 million from its rising cash reserves

September 18, 2026

Election|Political

Trump-linked 'pop-up' PACs blitz Ohio with ads against Brown in costly Senate race

(Corrects paragraph 8 to show Americans for Prosperity Action, a super PAC backed by Koch Inc., did not focus ads on Brown's positions on transgender rights or bank bailouts) By Dawn Kopecki NEW YORK,

September 18, 2026

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.

September 18, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Hundreds of thousands attend Iran's biggest government-organized rally since the war began

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have rallied in the biggest government-organized show of defiance since the war began

September 18, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Maine woman says political canvasser stole Amazon package from her porch

September 18, 2026

Election|Political

One place you won’t find President Trump? Starring in Republican ads

President Donald Trump may be omnipresent in American politics, but one place you won’t find him during the midterm elections: starring in Republican TV ads. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Sports

College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues

Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump asked why adding his name to Kennedy Center is important

President Donald Trump defended his push for the Kennedy Center to have his name on it, arguing that his administration "should be recognized” for taking on the financial burden of fixing it

September 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

What's next for Trump's aluminum smelter project in Oklahoma?

US President Donald Trump's goal of building a large aluminum smelter in Oklahoma passed a major hurdle in late August when Republican voters nominated a

September 18, 2026

Election|Political

Russians vote in election that Putin sees as gauge of support for his war

Russians began voting on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election which President Vladimir Putin has said will show that millions of people back his

September 18, 2026

Election|Political|World

Empty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine

September 18, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

One lawmaker had a plan to tackle AI. House GOP leaders said no

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country

September 18, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest

The Malaysian pardons board chaired by the king agreed on Friday to allow jailed former premier Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest,

September 18, 2026

Health|Political|Science|US

Pentagon revives testosterone testing after pause, excludes women

The Pentagon is reinstituting a mandatory testing program for testosterone deficiency among US service members age 30 and older, a spokesperson said on

September 18, 2026

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

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

September 18, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Alabama carries out execution of Jeffery Lee for 1998 double murder at pawnshop

Alabama has executed a man with lethal injection for a 1998 double murder at a pawnshop

September 17, 2026

Education|Political

US judge strikes down Education Department's anti-DEI grant policy

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a policy that was adopted early in US President Donald Trump's administration that required the US Department of

September 18, 2026

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.

September 15, 2026

Political

Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

September 18, 2026

Political|World

North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General assembly next week, Yonhap reports

Kim Son-Gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister, plans to attend a high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly set to begin in New York next week, Yonhap news

September 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Starbucks settles Florida lawsuit claiming diversity policies were illegal

Starbucks agreed on Thursday to settle a discrimination lawsuit by the state of Florida, pledging not to adopt race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring

September 18, 2026

Entertainment|Political

Disney says Trump threats against reporters should prompt court to block FCC action

Ongoing threats by President Donald Trump against reporters and broadcast networks are grounds for a US judge to block the Federal Communications

September 18, 2026

Political

White House drops Schroyer nomination for ICE director

The White House withdrew on Thursday its nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, issuing a brief statement that

September 18, 2026

Election|Political|World

Brazil's Lula holds lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election, Datafolha poll shows

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a narrow numerical lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff in the October presidential election,

September 18, 2026

Europe|Political|US|World

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

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

September 18, 2026

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.

September 18, 2026

Election|Political|World

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

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

September 17, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump says progress made toward establishing US Army base in Poland

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that progress is being made toward establishing a US Army base in Poland, crediting "the bold leadership" of Polish President

September 17, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|World

US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The US Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is

September 17, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Business|Political

Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer

September 17, 2026

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level session in New York despite the two countries being at war

September 18, 2026

Election|Political|US

Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block

A federal appeals court panel is considering an attempt to revive Missouri congressional districts backed by Donald Trump

September 17, 2026

Business|Political

Trump’s golf course renovation could cost up to $49 million, documents show

September 18, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

Crime|Economy|Election|Political|US

Budget cuts hit police and fire departments as candidates clash over public safety

September 18, 2026

New Hampshire to receive $10 million to combat veteran homelessness

September 18, 2026

Election|Political|US

White House pulls ICE director nominee

September 17, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

US Democrats look to stop Trump's Saudi nuclear deal

US House of Representatives Democrats raised concerns on Thursday about President Donald Trump's civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, and

September 17, 2026

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

September 17, 2026

Political|Technology|World

UK silence over demand for Apple data access is farcical, lawyer says

The British government's refusal to confirm whether it has issued an order to bypass encryption to access customer data held by Apple has become farcical,

September 17, 2026

Economy|Election|Political|US

Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'

A Latina Republican lawmaker facing a competitive reelection race in Florida warned US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his signature

September 17, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Hundreds of Missourians rally for pause of data center development, man arrested

September 18, 2026

Arts|Business|Environment|Health|Political

Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a 'workhorse' who shaped water policy, dies at 84

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84

September 17, 2026

Entertainment|Political|Sports

NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party

Alex Ovechkin says he’s “for peace and love” after the Russian hockey star appeared in an ad for a party aligned with Vladimir Putin

September 17, 2026

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

September 17, 2026

MidEast|Political|Technology

Serbia opens Israeli drone assembly plant

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday that Serbia had opened a factory to assemble advanced Israeli-made drones, which will supply the Serbian military and armed

September 17, 2026

China, US top diplomats discuss 'high-level interactions' in call, Beijing says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the two countries "should prepare well for the next stage of high-

September 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

US Senate panel votes to advance Trump pick for consumer watchdog

A U.S.

September 17, 2026

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

September 17, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Romanian Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan nominated as prime minister

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

September 17, 2026

Election|Political|US

GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump in new ad ahead of midterms: ‘Feel betrayed’

September 17, 2026

Election|Political

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula tied in runoff scenario, Atlas poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remain statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of next month's election, an AtlasIntel/

September 17, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

Lockheed Martin unveiled on Thursday details of a next-generation air-to-air missile developed to counter threats from China and a new agreement with the

September 17, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

September 17, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|Technology

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,

September 17, 2026

Economy|Political|World

China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say

China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group's military blitz

September 17, 2026

Election|Political

Sweden's prime minister steps down after losing election

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson submitted a letter of resignation to the speaker of parliament on Thursday following the

September 17, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

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

September 17, 2026

Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

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

September 17, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Russia says new US sanctions, if signed by Trump, would make Ukraine peace deal harder

The Kremlin said on Thursday that further U.S. sanctions against Russia would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. On Wednesday, the U.S.

September 17, 2026

Business|Political|Travel|World

Italy's Meloni visits Norway to boost energy, critical minerals ties

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is making the first official visit by an Italian leader to Norway in nearly 15 years on Thursday, seeking to deepen cooperation in areas

September 17, 2026

Europe|Political|US|World

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.

September 17, 2026

Rescue efforts end after 21 die in collapse of bomb-damaged building in Gaza; 45 saved from rubble

Gaza rescuers wrapped up searches on Thursday in the rubble of a bomb-damaged building that collapsed a day earlier, where 21

September 17, 2026

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

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

September 17, 2026

Africa|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria and South Africa tried to ease tensions after violent anti-migrant protests. But the rift is back

September 17, 2026

Election|Europe|MidEast|Political

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

September 17, 2026

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

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

September 17, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology

Trump officials considering AI executive meeting on the sidelines of Xi visit next week

September 17, 2026

Election|Political|US

The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says

A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans

September 17, 2026

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon

Pakistan will seek an expansion of its 30 billion yuan swap line with China when the facility expires in 2027, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said,

September 17, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

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.

September 17, 2026

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

September 17, 2026

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

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

September 17, 2026

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

September 16, 2026

Education|Health|Political|Science

Scientists challenge US NIH grant screening as unconstitutional

A group of scientists filed a class-action lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S.

September 17, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

September 16, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US House passes sanctions, tariff bill to raise economic pressure on Russia

The U.S.

September 17, 2026