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Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest

A Bolivian senior minister on Thursday ruled out any possibility of President Rodrigo Paz resigning and told

Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says
Business|Election|Finance|Political

James Talarico campaign says it raised more than $3 million in 24 hours since Texas primary runoff

James Talarico campaign says it raised more than $3 million in 24 hours since Texas primary runoff

James Talarico campaign says it raised more than $3 million in 24 hours since Texas primary runoff
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

Republicans' stumble on an immigration funding bill is raising questions about other parts of their legislative agenda

Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Americans are dropping out of Obamacare, especially in Kentucky

More Americans are dropping out or being kicked off Obamacare health insurance for non-payment than in past years, according to data

Americans are dropping out of Obamacare, especially in Kentucky
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's lower house approves Lula-backed proposal to cut work week

Brazil's lower house approved late on Wednesday a constitutional amendment reducing the workweek, a measure that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hopes to use as a

Brazil's lower house approves Lula-backed proposal to cut work week
Business|Europe|Political|World

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia

A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank against a potential Russian

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president

Right-wing Colombian lawyer and senator Paloma Valencia is running to become her country's first female president in a Sunday presidential contest,

Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms

Leftist Colombian activist and Senator Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and his father's murder at the hands of right-wing paramilitaries, is

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027
Political|World

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has brought little respite for civilians, who are being driven

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines
Economy|Political|World

Ethiopian leader Abiy's party set to dominate elections despite insecurity

Ethiopians will vote in parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate despite significant unrest across much

Ethiopian leader Abiy's party set to dominate elections despite insecurity
Europe|Political|World

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

Russia will not choose who represents Europe in any potential talks with Moscow over Ukraine, EU foreign ministers said on

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say
Election|Political|US|World

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms

A federal judge is declining to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to create a national list of eligible voters and limit mail voting

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms
Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O’Brien at their commencement

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump refiles $10 billion lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Epstein birthday letter

Trump refiles $10 billion lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Epstein birthday letter

Trump refiles $10 billion lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Epstein birthday letter
Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes 'rupture'

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Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes 'rupture'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
Economy|Political|World

India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

The largest online expression of dissent against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year rule began with a satirical riposte to

India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
MidEast|Political|World

Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks

An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed

Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says

Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

US Treasury rolls out Trump Accounts app nationwide

The U.S.

US Treasury rolls out Trump Accounts app nationwide
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile systems to be deployed on Japanese territory as part of military drills would threaten the security of

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance

Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annual parade, saying Keshet Italia had failed to clearly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide,

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with U.S.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
Political

El-Sayed goes on offense as Michigan Democrats clash in Senate debate

Michigan Democrats have turned their first statewide televised Senate debate into a fiery clash, exposing the party’s deep divide over how to rebuild after its 2024 losses

El-Sayed goes on offense as Michigan Democrats clash in Senate debate
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury

The Supreme Court has ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him

Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
Political|World

Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80

Yemen's ex-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has died at 80

Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company
Business|Economy|Political|World

US removing 76 names from sanctions blacklist in move meant to strengthen program

The U.S.

US removing 76 names from sanctions blacklist in move meant to strengthen program
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Latvia parliament approves new government after drone dispute topples coalition

NATO and EU member Latvia's parliament on Thursday approved the formation of a new government, making centre-right opposition lawmaker

Latvia parliament approves new government after drone dispute topples coalition
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members

The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in West Bank, it said in a statement.

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's central bank will not let higher inflation expectations take hold, says director

Brazil's central bank will not allow higher inflation expectations to translate into actual inflation, monetary policy director Nilton David said on

Brazil's central bank will not let higher inflation expectations take hold, says director
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad

Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that widow pension rights apply to same-sex couples who married abroad before civil partnerships were legalised in the country,

Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Canada says financial system is solid, but vulnerabilities have grown

The Canadian financial system is in good shape but vulnerabilities are growing amid a highly volatile economic and geopolitical

Bank of Canada says financial system is solid, but vulnerabilities have grown
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push

The United Nations aims to reduce and abolish senior leadership positions over the next two years as part of its reforms, its Secretary-General said on

UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push
Health|Political|World

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip

Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Thursday as investors processed key inflation data, while intensifying tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept optimism surrounding a peace

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries

The Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
Political|US|World

US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say

The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire

US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say
Business|Crime|Political|World

Colombia presidential candidate De La Espriella proposes mega-prisons, crime crackdown

Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, is seeking to become Colombia's next president on Sunday, challenging

Colombia presidential candidate De La Espriella proposes mega-prisons, crime crackdown
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference

Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment that would allow for elections to be annulled if evidence of foreign interference was found, a move

Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill

Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill

Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises

In a city that has staggered from crisis to crisis in recent years, the sudden resignation of police Chief Brian O’Hara is again leaving Minneapolis looking for a way forward

The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
Europe|Political|World

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for more air defence missiles to shield Ukraine's capital from a threatened escalation

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit
Europe|Political|World

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, on Thursday accused the NATO military alliance of making practical preparations for what he called a "

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'
Crime|Political|World

Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington

Israel's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital

Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington
Asia|Crime|Political|World

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
Political

Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats

Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats

Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats
Europe|Political|World

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal

South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal
Election|Political|US|World

US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now

A U.S. judge on Thursday declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the

US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted record closing highs on Thursday after news reports said the U.S. and Iran had reached a

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
Business|Europe|Political|World

Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say

(Corrects May 27 story headline and first paragraph to make clear Norway is to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative and not France's nuclear umbrella; edits paragraphs 9-10 to explain French

Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking

Guatemala has requested U.S. military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training, and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug

Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia

NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 of an older model next year, Ukraine's President Volodymyr

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence

Ukraine's parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union on Thursday, paving the way for €90 billion in financing and allowing the government to

Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence
Political|Science|Technology|World

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed

The U.S. has no timetable for levying Section 232 tariffs on semiconductors but preferential terms have already been agreed under a January trade deal, Taiwan Vice Premier

Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed
Political

California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

The crowded race for California governor still has no clear front-runner with only days left for voters to decide which two candidates to advance to the general election in November

California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan eyes 'bridging bonds' to fund investment schemes, party draft shows

Japan's ruling party will propose issuing "bridging bonds" to fund flagship programmes aimed at boosting growth and economic security, a

Japan eyes 'bridging bonds' to fund investment schemes, party draft shows
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Stocks tumbled in Asia, oil surged and the dollar gained strength as the U.S. and Iran renewed attacks on each other

The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream,

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall

An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms

Stop AAPI Hate is an organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on anti-Asian hate incidents at the height of the pandemic

Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek

Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek

Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused U.S.

DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms

Panama's National Assembly approved a law that

Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward

Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2

The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
Crime|Election|Political|US

Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from federal interference ahead of the state's primary next week

Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary
Australia|Economy|Finance|Political

Australia introduces bill to overhaul property tax breaks, capital gains rule

Australia's government introduced a bill in parliament on Thursday to make the biggest overhaul of tax rules in decades, including scrapping a capital gains

Australia introduces bill to overhaul property tax breaks, capital gains rule
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.

Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces

US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority

The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.

US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Political|Technology|World

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options
Americas|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
Entertainment|Health|Political|US

Jill Biden reignites the Democrats’ age argument by questioning if Joe Biden had a stroke during 2024 debate

Jill Biden reignites the Democrats’ age argument by questioning if Joe Biden had a stroke during 2024 debate

Jill Biden reignites the Democrats’ age argument by questioning if Joe Biden had a stroke during 2024 debate
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

California to impose 100% tax on Trump's January 6 'slush fund,' governor says

California will impose a 100% tax on payments distributed under the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged political "weaponization,"

California to impose 100% tax on Trump's January 6 'slush fund,' governor says
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S.

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows

The United States has re-added Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, to a list of sanctioned individuals, according to a notice posted to the U.S.

US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail

Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro said he met with U.S.

Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail
Economy|Political|World

What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?

What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?

What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?
Arts|Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Business|Education|Political|Sports

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
Election|Health|Political|US

Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate

Former first lady Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched him stumble through his disastrous June 2024 debate performance

Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike

Democratic members of Congress are describing dire conditions within a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey where protesters have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees inside are on a hunger strike

Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals

President Donald Trump says he plans to take in an NBA Finals game in New York when the series comes to Madison Square Garden next month

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah

The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there

Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City

Hamas is confirming that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing

Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling

Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
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The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
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Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition

Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
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EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she had discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy
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Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House's South Lawn as U.S.

Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds
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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country.

Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
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Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations

President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways

Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
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US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada

The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the

US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
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Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests

Almost 300 Ghanaian nationals returned home on Wednesday after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.

Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests
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New Zealand plans austere budget in election year as Iran war fans economic risks

Less than six months out from what's shaping up to be a closely fought election, New Zealand will unveil a bare-bones budget on Thursday, one forged in

New Zealand plans austere budget in election year as Iran war fans economic risks
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Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes

Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model
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Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great

Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave
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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
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Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya