What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
‘I never lost faith’: David Raya’s incredible journey from non-league to Champions League finalist
Driver detained after vehicle crashes into Detroit airport terminal
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Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
May 28, 2026Political
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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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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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
May 28, 2026
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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
May 29, 2026
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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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 29, 2026
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
May 29, 2026
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World
US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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,
May 28, 2026
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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
May 29, 2026
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 "
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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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
May 28, 2026
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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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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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
May 28, 2026
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,
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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.
May 28, 2026
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Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms
Panama's National Assembly approved a law that
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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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.
May 28, 2026
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
May 27, 2026
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.
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 27, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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,"
May 28, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
U.S.
May 28, 2026
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.
May 28, 2026
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.
May 28, 2026
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?
May 24, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 27, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 27, 2026
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
May 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
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
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
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.”
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
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
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
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.
May 28, 2026
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World
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.
May 28, 2026
Business|Political|World
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.
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
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
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
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
May 27, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World
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.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
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
May 28, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|US|World
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
May 26, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|World
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
May 27, 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World
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
May 28, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
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
May 28, 2026
Health|Political|World
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
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology
Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
May 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girls
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World
Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says
The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political
Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins
The prosecution began its case against former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on historical sex offence charges on
May 27, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality
Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds
Residents of Port-au-Prince’s Cite Soleil district have staged a protest to seek the protection of local authorities after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend
May 13, 2026
Economy|Political|Technology|World
Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government
Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental
May 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow pro-Republican congressional map
Alabama officials asked the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US
Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms?
President Donald Trump has been showcasing his influence in Republican primaries, recently endorsing Ken Paxton in Texas
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line
About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops
May 27, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio
Former Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden sued the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war
May 27, 2026
Political|World
Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets
Iran is expanding restrictions on the distribution of news content from the country
May 27, 2026
Crime|Health|Political
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment
May 27, 2026
Crime|Political
Biden sues to stop Justice Department from releasing interview recordings
Biden sues to stop Justice Department from releasing interview recordings
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Spanish police search Socialist party’s headquarters in fresh blow to Prime Minister Sánchez
Spanish police have mounted a search of the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday set November 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who is charged
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|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
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US
Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race
Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California’s next governor
May 27, 2026
Business|Election|Political|World
Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Peronist leaders in Argentina seek broad alliance as Milei loses support
Leaders within Peronism, Argentina's main opposition movement, are looking to capitalize on President Javier Milei's declining popularity and push to form a
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border
Latvia is increasing anti-drone defences on its borders with Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus in response to drones flying into the
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Interview|Political|US
Trump foe James Comey reacts to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Lead.
May 26, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections
Paris prosecutors have opened a probe to determine whether three hard-left mayoral candidates were targeted by a foreign state seeking to meddle in
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
Pope Leo on Wednesday decried what he called a "sharp intensification" of the war in Ukraine, telling pilgrims at his weekly audience at the Vatican that he wanted to
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says
The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court
Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court, reversing a 2025 decision made by the
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says
The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd’s killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct
May 27, 2026
Election|Political|US
John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
May 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says
Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance
Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026
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Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting
May 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe 'drugs war' killings
A commission was launched in the Philippines on Wednesday led by a former International Criminal Court judge to investigate a bloody "war on drugs",
May 27, 2026
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EU governments clear US trade deal legislation
European Union governments cleared legislation on Wednesday to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, an EU source with knowledge of their meeting
May 27, 2026
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Greece's leftist firebrand Tsipras makes comeback with new political party
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, the leftist firebrand who ran Greece at the height of its debt crisis in 2015, has launched a new political party, promising to fight
May 27, 2026
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Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack
Air defence units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the
May 27, 2026
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China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties
China is willing to work with the Czech Republic to improve ties and revive a traditional friendship, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Czech counterpart Petr Macinka, state
May 27, 2026
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Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and
May 27, 2026
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UK grocery inflation eases with Iran conflict yet to fully hit prices
British grocery inflation eased to 3.1% in the four weeks to May 17, its slowest rate of increase since December 2024, researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says
Poland wants the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing on defence against Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders with
May 27, 2026
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US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options
May 27, 2026
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US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
U.S.
May 27, 2026
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Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's
May 27, 2026
Business|Election|Political|US
Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate
May 26, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US
Ken Paxton’s controversies take center stage in his Texas Senate matchup with James Talarico
Ken Paxton’s controversies take center stage in his Texas Senate matchup with James Talarico
May 27, 2026
Election|Political|US
Democrat rebuked by party for antisemitic remarks will lose Texas House runoff
Democrat rebuked by party for antisemitic remarks will lose Texas House runoff
May 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president’s interview with a ghostwriter
May 27, 2026
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UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout
May 27, 2026
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Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones
Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defence systems and arm staff to repel drone attacks, a document published by
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors
May 27, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US
‘Slush fund for crooks’: GOP lawmaker faces criticism over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, Epstein files and Trump at town hall
‘Slush fund for crooks’: GOP lawmaker faces criticism over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, Epstein files and Trump at town hall
May 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea
May 27, 2026
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US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Asia|Political|Travel|World
Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui on Tuesday in Pyongyang and discussed strengthening bilateral ties, KCNA state
May 27, 2026
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UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir
May 27, 2026
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UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the
May 27, 2026
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Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House
Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro met with U.S.
May 27, 2026
Health|Political|Travel|World
Canada will require self-isolation for people traveling from Congo, Sudan and Uganda due to Ebola
The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda
May 27, 2026
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Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
May 27, 2026
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Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say
Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say
May 26, 2026
Health|Political|World
Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead
Palestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12
May 27, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams
May 26, 2026
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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war
May 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed
May 27, 2026
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World
US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
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US to keep tariffs on USMCA countries, issues with Canada 'significant', Greer says
The Trump administration intends to maintain tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, U.S.
May 27, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill
More than a dozen Republican attorneys general said they oppose a children's online safety bill backed by their party's members of the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
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US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts
U.S.
May 27, 2026
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media
May 26, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records
The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
May 26, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday he hoped parties in the Iran conflict can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway.
May 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina
President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network
Portuguese police said on Tuesday that the authorities have dismantled a criminal group allegedly responsible for illegally trying to regularise the status of around 4,000
May 26, 2026
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Israel attacks Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas’ new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier after Israel
May 27, 2026
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Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans
U.S.
May 26, 2026
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Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations past security zone
Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime
May 26, 2026
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Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout
Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout
May 27, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US
The Justice Department wants to interview 2020 election workers
The Justice Department wants to interview 2020 election workers
May 27, 2026
Economy|Election|Health|Political
Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Graham Platner and Troy Jackson ahead of June election
Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Graham Platner and Troy Jackson ahead of June election
May 27, 2026
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity
Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise
May 27, 2026