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Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American greatness with

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin warns Lithuania that its move to lift a nuclear arms ban risks further escalation

The Kremlin on Tuesday warned that a preliminary decision by NATO member Lithuania to lift a constitutional ban on hosting nuclear arms on its territory could lead to a new

Arts|Interview|World

Nobel body eyes those building peace in shifting world order, secretary says

The Nobel Peace Prize committee is closely watching the reshaping of a world order in turmoil, and those fostering new ways of cooperating that

World

Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 25

A Nigerian military plane flying from Benin City to Lagos crashed on Monday in southwestern Ondo state, killing all 25 passengers and

Economy|Environment|Science|World

This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here

This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Rehn: High yields to dampen energy price pass-through

Rapid energy inflation across the euro zone has not yet spread to other goods and services, and the recent rise in bond yields is likely to dampen price pressures as it

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over search warrants before arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over search warrants before arrest

Political|World

One year on, Trump's Gaza plan has not stopped Israeli fire or disarmed Hamas

US President Donald Trump’s year-old plan to end the Gaza war has stalled, with Israel mounting near daily attacks and occupying around two-thirds of the shattered enclave

Sports|World

Tennis-Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing sparks backlash

Coco Gauff said she had received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday

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Vance says details of proposed Alaska LNG pipeline need to be worked out

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that a long-planned liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska was going to happen, but there were still some details that needed to be worked

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Thai September headline CPI rises 2.82% on year, below forecast

Thailand's headline consumer price index rose 2.82% in September from a year earlier, after a 2.53% annual increase in the previous month, driven by higher fuel and food

Arts|World

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO IS NOMINATED?

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Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitation

Kenya’s Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country’s prisons since 2024, in one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programs in Africa

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BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal, sources say

The Bank of Japan may signal this month that underlying inflation has roughly hit its 2% target, three sources familiar with its thinking

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Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says

The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of

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Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency

Indonesia's pick to lead the World Health Organization, its health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, told Reuters that the United States should rejoin the

Arts|Election|Europe|Finance|World

Quebec separatists vowing independence vote win an election but fall short of majority

The separatist Parti Québécois has won Quebec’s provincial election while falling short of enough seats to govern alone

Sports|World

Yankees make 4 errors in sloppy playoff loss to Rays that leaves them on brink of elimination

Sloppy defense has put the New York Yankees on the brink of postseason elimination

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Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan

Arts|MidEast|Political|World

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it has recaptured key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels

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Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US

A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against that country's government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities

Political|World

US envoy attends event with Sudanese army chief in Egypt

An envoy of President Donald Trump said he attended an event over the weekend with the head of Sudan's army, which is fighting a war with paramilitary

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Protesters clash with police over Kosovo war crimes court law

Protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo's government and parliament buildings on Monday, calling for lawmakers to pass legislation that would limit the powers of a

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Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of

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FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China

The FBI has arrested a California real estate agent at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country and accused her of spying on the Taiwan president’s family for China

Health|Science|US|World

Trump says US will help Russia after Siberia plague institute death

US President Donald Trump on Monday at the White House told reporters that the United States will help Russia after a laboratory worker died at a plague research

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US says foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran may be sanctioned without notice

The US Treasury Department said on Monday it was alerting foreign financial institutions that continue to do business with Iran or its financial sector

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Cuba and US maintain 'channels of communication' but no negotiations, diplomat says

Cuba and the United States have maintained “channels of communication” but are not engaged in any formal negotiations, Havana’s top diplomat in

Sports|US|World

NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

The NFL has suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

Health|Science|World

Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died

Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week

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US closes review of US airlines' data privacy without seeking penalties

The US Transportation Department has closed a Biden-era review of airlines' data privacy practices without imposing penalties, according to a memo

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Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

A tragic air ambulance crash off Massachusetts has left two Bermudian nationals and four crew members presumed dead

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A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic during a recent soccer match has unleashed long simmering racial, political and economic tensions between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola

Europe|Health|Science|World

What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?

What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?

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Heavy rains lead to Senegal floods, government reports several deaths

Heavy rains flooded roads and destroyed buildings over the weekend in Senegal, as the government said several people had been killed and warned of more rain to come.

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nasdaq hits record as dollar and Treasury yields climb, oil prices ease

Wall Street equities were buoyed by advances in mega-cap stocks on Monday, as Treasury yields held near multiyear highs, the dollar advanced

Africa|Asia|Political|World

Airstrikes and artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say

Airstrikes and artillery fire rocked northern Ethiopia's Tigray region overnight into Monday, aid sources said, in clashes between federal government and rebel forces that have

Economy|World

As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats

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Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, marking the end of an era

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Ireland coach wants UEFA to keep team apart from Israel after contentious games

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson wants UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future competitions after their contentious Nations League games

Europe|Sports|World

Portugal team officials say door is open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return after ‘misunderstanding’

Portugal wants Cristiano Ronaldo to know he’s welcome back to the national team, if he so desires

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US services sector cools in September, price pressures building

US services sector activity slowed in September, while strong domestic demand stretched supply chains and pushed a measure of prices paid by businesses

Arts|Finance|World

Spain's gambler PM Sanchez seeks to defy the odds again on a snap election

Spain's Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday lived up to his reputation as a political gambler by calling a snap

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Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government has requested evidence from US authorities regarding

Crime|Political|World

Judge sets new US trial in Lockerbie bombing case for January 2027

A US judge on Monday set a January 2027 trial for a former Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the bomb that brought down Pan Am flight ​103 over Lockerbie,

Economy|Political|World

US to announce $150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance campaigns in Senate battleground

The US Energy Department will announce $150 million in new funding for power lines in Alaska on Monday as Vice President JD Vance visits the

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BIS chief warns soaring debt, market changes could complicate future crisis response

Central banks will remain at the heart of managing future financial crises, but rising public debt and other key changes could make their task more difficult

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Peru prison inmates sew 'pope dolls' ahead of pontiff's visit

Behind the steel bars of Lima's Chorrillos Women's Prison, the rhythmic clatter of sewing machines and the snip of scissors mark a rush to meet a deadline. 

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil market turmoil could last for years, executives say 

Shipping bottlenecks, deep cuts in refinery output and inventory draws that could take years to replace will keep global oil prices high beyond this year, industry executives

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Russia hosts a Taliban delegation, others for consultations on Afghanistan

Russia has hosted consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government along with officials from China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations

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Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

Pope Francis' journal entries from his time in the Vatican and years before will be published this fall

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Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intelligence chief says

Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive "shadow war" against European democracies, its head of

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Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The US said China was priming a trade superweapon. Then it vanished

Four years ago, the United States warned that China was poised to unleash a trade superweapon: a state-backed digital dragnet that

Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

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Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds

An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities

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Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming

Asia|Crime|US|World

US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, sparking outrage in Japan

US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, sparking outrage in Japan

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French services sector returned to growth for first time since December, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector grew in September for the first time since the end of last year, helped by a rebound in output after businesses had been impacted in August by an

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

Britain's judicial office said on Monday a court hearing would take place on Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles,

Australia|Sports|World

Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

The cockatoo has been official unveiled as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Brisbane

Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive.

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

The euro has a France problem

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The dollar charged higher on Monday, drawing support from still-lofty Treasury yields even after a weaker-than-expected jobs report

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What will the next leader of the UN need to get the job done in an increasingly complex world?

On Jan. 1, the next United Nations secretary-general will take over an aging global organization controlled by World War II powers

Crime|Political|World

US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing four

The US military said on Sunday four people were killed ​in a strike on a vessel ‌in the Caribbean Sea, the latest in a series of attacks that Washington

Election|Political|World

Paraguay opposition candidate wins Asuncion mayor's race in gauge of 2028 vote

The candidate for Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party lost the mayor's race in the country's capital on Sunday in municipal elections widely seen as a

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Appeals court pauses reinstatement of fired Seattle federal prosecutor

A US appeals court on Sunday put on hold a judge's order reinstating the Seattle area's top federal prosecutor, who had been fired by President Donald Trump.

Election|Political|World

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in

Europe|Sports|World

Portugal stays perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece

Gonçalo Ramos is helping Portugal to forget about soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo

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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza before the teams drew 1-1 in their bad-tempered second Nations League soccer match

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Lao man deported by the US to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison

A Lao man deported by the United States to Eswatini under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after more than a year in prison

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Iran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons, state media reports

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for personal reasons, and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be acting

Sports|World

Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and 'rebirth' as they host the Falcons on Monday night

The New Orleans Saints are commemorating the Superdome's emotional first game after Hurricane Katrina as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night

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Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November

Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel

Crime|Political|World

Dozens detained at a rally in Moscow held by Kremlin-friendly Communist Party, party says

Police in Moscow have detained about 60 people, mostly young, as a rally held by Russia’s Kremlin-friendly Communist Party was ending

Arts|Business|Europe|World

Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis

Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to

Political|World

Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Central American Parliament

Nicaragua is withdrawing from the Central American Parliament, furthering its isolation on the international stage as the country is

Political|World

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv

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Flydubai hero pilot tells Netanyahu new details about cockpit attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar Saturday, calling him a hero and learning new details about the terrifying moments in the cockpit attack.

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Russia says it hit Kyiv bridge, two vessels in Black Sea

Russia hit on Sunday the Northern bridge over the Dnipro river in Kyiv, targeting a route used to transport troops and military cargo, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

Political|World

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?

Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the start of a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, aimed at seizing the territory under their control. 

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Political|US|World

Trump picks John Coale as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that lawyer and current Belarus envoy John Coale, who has been credited with the release of hundreds of prisoners, would be his special

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Why doesn’t high speed rail work in America?

Why doesn’t high speed rail work in America?

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spanish police clear migrant camp on Ceuta beach ahead of royal visit

Spanish police on Sunday cleared a migrant camp on a beach in the North African enclave of Ceuta, where tens of thousands crossed the border from Morocco over two months ago, the

Africa|Political|World

Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels

Pro-government forces have regained control of the capital of Tigray, they said on Sunday, dealing a major setback to the opposition alliance that rules the northern Ethiopian region

Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

2 people killed in Norway after shooter opens fire on hunting party

Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway

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Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region

Two people have died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday.

Travel|World

US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deployment

The US aircraft carrier George H.W.

Sports|US|World

Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Friday

Sports|US|World

Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers have beaten the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the second-hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium

Entertainment|Sports|World

Wells ends Rasmussen's no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series

Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid when he doubled with two outs in the eighth inning in Game 1 of the AL Division Series only to get thrown out trying for a triple, and the Tampa Bay Rays led the New York Yankees 1-0

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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

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Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to

Sports|World

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage

Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage

Crime|Technology|World

ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources say

A suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which says it stole data on every FBI employee, was detained in Jordan

Crime|Political|World

Christa Pike getting 'life-saving medical care' after surviving Tennessee execution

Christa Pike was critically ill and receiving "life-saving medical care" in a Nashville hospital on

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Suspected Iranian plot to attack UK's Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?

The United States has removed its fleet of bombers from a British airbase a week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts as part of a

Environment|Sports|US|World

MLB won't consider game at Grand Teton National Park, says was only conducting initial due diligence

Major League Baseball has decided not to consider Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming for a game

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September at its fastest pace in 10 months, highlighting mounting price pressure and

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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

Environment|Science|World

Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Rachel has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, according to the National Hurricane Center

Europe|Political|World

Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Political|World

Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been previously withheld over human rights concerns

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YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton Park petitioned the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against

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ConocoPhillips signs 20-year LNG deal with Venture Global

Venture Global and ConocoPhillips said on Thursday they had signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement under which ConocoPhillips will buy 1 million tonnes a year

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Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over Asmara embassy closure

Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its

Political|Travel|World

Trump makes rare presidential visit to tribal land for rally

President Donald Trump's campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation puts him in rare company

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England

British police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run air base on the weekend

Europe|Political|World

Greece proposes suspending asylum requests in emergencies

Greece urged the European Union on Thursday to allow member states to temporarily suspend asylum applications during major

Arts|Interview|Political|Science|Technology|World

Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

The U.S. military is moving roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East

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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence as Alberta separation vote nears

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast

Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack

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Exclusive: ICE issues new instructions on vehicle stops after shootings, new guidance shows

Exclusive: ICE issues new instructions on vehicle stops after shootings, new guidance shows

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Putin says Western companies could get their Russian assets back if things go well

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Western companies could get their Russian assets back if "a favourable scenario" came to pass.

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

WTA announces 'major milestone' with equal prize money at Italian Open and other big events in 2027

The WTA Tour has announced a major milestone for gender equality in tennis

Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF looking to set up Venezuela office, says no programme requested

The International Monetary Fund is looking to set up an office in Venezuela it said on Thursday, although the country's government has not requested an IMF programme or any

Political|World

Russia's Putin says continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that international conflicts were highly likely to continue as the world changed, but that the situation would get better as

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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy by President Donald Trump's administration that subjects millions of immigrants who

World

Citing Iran war, US waives rights condition on Egypt military aid

The US State Department said on Thursday it has waived human rights conditions for more than $

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Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Global bond markets are still functioning in an orderly fashion, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, following the recent sharp rise in yields that has driven

Education|Europe|Political|World

Crisis meeting told France's hardleft party behind school protests, says source

France's intelligence agencies briefed a government crisis meeting on Thursday that a wave of student protests,

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Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

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UN urges more US action on Marshall Islands nuclear legacy

The United States needs to take additional steps to remedy the nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands by providing healthcare and releasing secret archives,

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ICC, insurer Axa cut ties amid Trump campaign against court

The International Criminal Court has ended its contract with French life and health insurer Axa starting October 1 and will now be using a new health insurance provider, a

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Canadian factory PMI hits six-month low in September on trade frictions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in six months in September as trade frictions and elevated energy prices weighed on activity,

Health|Political|World

Sudan's ousted president Bashir sent to Khartoum for treatment, lawyer says

Ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for medical treatment and requires further care outside the

Technology|World

Social media harms democracy by spreading rumors, survey shows

A growing number of people think social media manipulates and divides people and harms democracy, Pew Research Center said on Thursday, echoing rising concern and tighter scrutiny

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Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota

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With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

The Chicago White Sox swept the Astros in their two-game AL Wild Card Series for their first playoff series win since beating Houston in the World Series in 2005

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Max Verstappen sets a target of one race victory to avoid a first winless F1 season since 2015

Max Verstappen has set himself a target of winning one race in what’s left of the 2026 Formula 1 season, after missing out by less than two tenths of a second at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Asia|Sports|World

No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan

Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games gold medal match after winning their semifinals on Thursday

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Turkish foods: 23 delicious dishes

Turkish foods: 23 delicious dishes

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Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the co-pilot who tried to crash a passenger jet on its way to Israel had undergone Islamist radicalization

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Israeli passenger says he knew what to do on flydubai plane after watching TV show

A passenger who helped save a flight carrying more than 170 people to Tel Aviv from crashing says he knew how to stabilise a nose-diving

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Latvia's Kulbergs eyes election win as Russia divides society

Latvia's staunchly pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is likely to retain power after Saturday's national election, as

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Avalanche kills 15 Nepali workers preparing Himalayan mountain camp for climbers

At least 15 Nepali workers were killed when an avalanche buried a mountain camp they were preparing in central Nepal for foreign climbers, a rescue

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and UN say

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 10 civilians, mostly children, Afghanistan and the United Nations say

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Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

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Major development banks launch new guidelines to capture, and boost, cash mobilisation

A group of 30 multilateral development banks and finance institutions is launching new joint methodologies that aim to accurately measure, and eventually increase, the amount

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Bosnia votes as foreign powers jostle for influence

Bosnia holds national elections on Sunday which could impact its bid to join the European Union but also the influence that the United

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India considers cutting import duties on pulses to cool prices, sources say

India is considering lowering import tariffs on a range of pulses to boost supplies and curb food inflation, after a patchy

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Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in Turkey, sources say

Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have held face-to-face talks in Turkey to try to calm

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Pandora opens $150 million Vietnam jewelry factory powered by renewable energy

Pandora has opened the world’s largest fine-jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, powered entirely by renewable electricity and using 100% recycled gold and silver

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Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

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UK factories report growing inflation pressures, PMI shows

British manufacturing cost pressures increased for the first time in four months in September, even as output grew at its slowest pace since March, according to purchasing

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Bears maintain grip on oil-importing Asian currencies as crude prices bite: Reuters poll

Investors stayed bearish on most emerging Asian currencies, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as high oil prices fuelled concerns over external balances in net energy-importing

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Kremlin critic Kasparov says US and Lithuania warned him of assassination threat

Russian opposition figure and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov said on Wednesday that security services in the US and Lithuania had warned him that his life was in danger

Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto replaced his foreign minister with a career diplomat on Thursday, his second senior cabinet

Asia|Political|World

Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan hit three houses on Thursday, killing nine people, the Afghan Taliban government said, while Islamabad said the strikes killed 22 "

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Citi raises bitcoin, ether forecasts on strong crypto activity

Citigroup raised its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, citing stronger crypto activity, a supportive macroeconomic backdrop and a resumption of ETF inflows.

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UK annual house price growth weakest since December 2025 after surprise September drop

British annual house prices rose at their weakest annual pace since December 2025 last month and unexpectedly fell 0.2% on the month, in a sign that higher borrowing costs

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Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

An Indonesian police spokesperson said on Thursday that the captain of a ship that capsized in the Java Sea last month has been arrested and will face criminal charges for

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India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in September, ending a three-month slowdown as robust demand drove the fastest growth in factory activity in seven months,

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Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate hike forecast to December

Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the next US interest rate hike to December after a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading cooled expectations the Federal Reserve would hike

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South Korea says ordered to pay Elliott $48.49 million over Samsung merger case

South Korea has been ordered to pay Elliott Investment Management about $48.49 million plus interest after an arbitration tribunal ruled the government's involvement in the

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Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil is seeking a "full tariff reduction" in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa told

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Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

Iranian officials say they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran's own proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump rejected days earlier

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Rubio orders visiting Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC ahead of schedule

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered Iran's foreign minister and his delegation to the U.N. General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned

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Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump has imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea factory growth hits 4-month high as export orders boom, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity grew in September at the strongest pace in four months, as export demand hit the fastest pace in 15-1/2 years led by the chip and auto sectors,

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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros to sweep their AL Wild Card Series

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

Ukraine is urging the United States to impose sanctions on several Russian entities that it says are helping develop Moscow's Rassvet satellite network

Europe|Sports|World

Ronaldo quits Portugal camp after learning he won't start game, vows to one day tell truth over exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal’s training camp hours after coach Jorge Jesus said the star forward would not start the game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday

Africa|Health|Science|World

Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response

Mourners have gathered to bury a Congolese politician who was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response

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Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections

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Trading Day: Shrugging off a volatile September, markets shuffle into Q4

US stocks gyrated on Wednesday, caught in the tug-of-war of mixed signals.

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What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would expand sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming, as prices surge

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Tropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms

Tropical weather that surged onshore from the Pacific is soaking more of the U.S. while forecasters announce yet another hurricane off the coast of Mexico

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Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees

Human rights advocates have asked a United Nations panel to intervene in a new U.S. government practice that they say amounts to the “enforced disappearance” of noncitizens

Africa|Crime|Political|World

Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations

Hundreds of people have held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban

Technology|World

Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law

Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would like to see hit with U.S. sanctions under a new law signed by President Donald Trump this month

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Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State

The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group

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Iran indicates it received a US response on its war-ending proposal, with details still unclear

Iranian officials indicate they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran’s proposal to end the seven-month war

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US Justice Department files complaint against Minnesota judges who gave interviews about immigration surge

The US Justice Department filed a judicial misconduct complaint on Wednesday against judges in Minnesota who gave interviews to the New York

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Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

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Spain orders probe after rights group alleges troops abused migrants in Ceuta

Spain's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it had alerted prosecutors to an Amnesty International report alleging the military tortured or mistreated migrants in Ceuta, and

Europe|Political|World

France and Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal

France and Britain are discussing ending their "one in, one out" Channel migration deal, a French interior ministry source said on Wednesday, with Paris unwilling to

Europe|Political|World

Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian

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US trade court probes Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday scrutinized the legal and factual underpinnings of President Donald Trump's latest global tariffs,

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Oil prices rise by about $1/bbl on stalled US-Iran talks and tight fuel markets

Oil prices rose by about $1 a barrel on Wednesday, and logged steep monthly gains, on stalled US-Iran peace talks and tightening US fuel markets.

Europe|Political|World

No imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, Rutte says

NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday there was no imminent threat to NATO territory from Russia, in response to a warning issued by Moscow over the

Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|World

A Bulgarian soccer club president is shot dead at his home

The president of a top-flight Bulgarian soccer club has been shot dead in Plovdiv

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Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions,

Europe|Political|World

Italy's main opposition PD boycotts antisemitism bill vote amid split on left

Italy's Democratic Party did not take part in a parliamentary committee vote on Wednesday on a highly contested bill against antisemitism, highlighting

Arts|Education|Europe|World

Injuries and arrests as French high school student protests spread

Dozens of people have been injured and hundreds arrested, most of them teenagers, officials said, in a wave of French student

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Caterpillar to invest $1 billion in North Carolina manufacturing capacity

Caterpillar said on Wednesday it plans to invest about $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for its compact equipment business amid rising customer demand.

Economy|Europe|World

Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and France's President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday for Britain rejoining the EU, and agreed Europe must

Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German inflation accelerates slightly more than expected in September

German inflation accelerated slightly more than expected in September due to the energy price shock of the Iran war, following the

Arts|Economy|Health|Science|World

Viruses run rampant across Havana as water, power fails

Cuban housewife Yuamilka Hechavarria was asleep last Tuesday when water rushed into the cistern of the crumbling tenement where she lives

Arts|Economy|Finance|World

Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach

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Fed finalizes bank 'stress test' overhaul

The U.S.

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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in August

The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid a surge in imports, suggesting that trade could remain a drag economic growth in the third quarter.

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Ethiopian Airlines agrees to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, has option for 8 more

Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday signed a deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, and its chief executive said the state-owned airline had the option to buy eight more.

Arts|World

Brazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interference

A French and German delegation travelled this month to Brasilia, where intelligence officials briefed them on alleged US and Russian interference

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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Malaysia in October, report says

Myanmar's ‌junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing will visit Malaysia in October, Malaysia's state news agency reported on Wednesday, as the two countries

World

South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct' amid tensions with Washington

South Africa's foreign affairs ministry called in US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on Tuesday for a third time over what it

Environment|Science|World

Scientists deliver ‘starkest warning yet’ of profound changes sweeping the planet’s oceans

Scientists deliver ‘starkest warning yet’ of profound changes sweeping the planet’s oceans

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‘Violent incident’ between pilots sparks diversion of Israel-bound flight to Saudi Arabia, sources say

‘Violent incident’ between pilots sparks diversion of Israel-bound flight to Saudi Arabia, sources say

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UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar

The United Nations Refugee Agency on Wednesday said it was concerned by Malaysia’s return of more than 1,000 people to Myanmar because of the dire

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Russia says overnight strike hit Kyiv communications centre, energy facilities, Izmail port

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike, hitting a communications centre in Ukraine's capital, energy facilities in

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DoorDash to create 3,000 jobs at global tech centre in India

US food delivery firm DoorDash will create 3,000 jobs in India over the next two years through a global technology hub it opened in the southern city of Hyderabad on Wednesday, the

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth

Arts|World

Iran tells the US public that Trump's war has failed, and other Mideast developments

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has urged Americans to protest against Donald Trump ahead of U.S. midterm elections

Asia|World

China says Taiwan is 'desecrating the martyrs' with its World War Two history criticism

China's government on Wednesday accused Taiwan of "desecrating the martyrs" with its criticism of Beijing's interpretation of World War Two, saying that to question the

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China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef as imports hit quota

China will start collecting an additional 55% tariff on Brazil's beef shipments on October 1 after the South American country reached its

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Indonesia's August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll

Indonesia was expected to record a larger trade surplus of about $630 million in August, while its inflation rate for September was projected to rise slightly, according

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia inflation stubbornly high in August, defying run of rate hikes

Australian inflation accelerated in August as fuel costs surged anew and price pressures remained broadly based, showing no signs of easing

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Republican Senator Wicker says US security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld

Republican US Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker said Washington's security commitments to Taiwan must be upheld,

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China's factory activity returns to growth in September amid AI boom

China's factory activity returned to growth in September, an official survey showed on Wednesday, as easing weather disruptions allowed factories to resume operations and

Sports|World

Longtime captain and defender Tim Ream announces retirement from US men's national team

Tim Ream, the longtime captain and defender for the U.S. men’s soccer team, is ending his national team career

Arts|Education|Europe|MidEast|World

Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says

Antisemitism at British universities is on the rise, with incidents up nearly 80% from before the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, a report by a charity which

MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

US Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bid to require President Donald Trump's administration to report to Congress on increasing violence in

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan August factory output unexpectedly falls

Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in August from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday.

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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros

Sports|US|World

Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox

The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball’s first division winner with a

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Trump says he is embarking on 32 days of campaign travel before November elections

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans 32 days of campaign travel ahead of the November midterm elections, putting himself and his

Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says

European countries should have shown more solidarity and offered more support to Spain after the mass arrival in Ceuta of tens of thousands of migrants, Spanish King Felipe

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Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. owner of steelmaker Stelco of betraying Canadian workers after it announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs — tariffs Cleveland-Cliffs’ chief executive has publicly championed

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Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the

Economy|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 29 - The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying

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Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to 'give up yet'

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not know if Iran is going to "give up yet" but cast the country as doing "very poorly

Arts|Interview|Technology|World

Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian scientist climbed to safety

Ihor Malchevsky focused solely on his family as he peered over the edge of his third-floor office window, thick black smoke billowing behind him after a

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Prospect of Fed pulling too far back on communications poses volatility risk, Musalem says

Too big a pullback in the US central bank's communications could lead to higher and more volatile interest rates and inflation if the public and

Political|World

UN renews Haiti force mandate for six months after fresh gang killings

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended by six months the mandate of an international security force in Haiti intended to fight powerful armed

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US appeals court mulls contempt probe over Trump deportation flights

A US Justice Department lawyer asked an appeals court on Tuesday to terminate a judge's inquiry into whether Trump administration officials willfully

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

Developing nations are demanding a greater role in shaping the rules governing artificial intelligence, warning that a technology poised to

Political|World

Appeals court declines to pause sanctions against Trump lawyers in IRS settlement

A US appeals court declined on Tuesday to immediately block sanctions against lawyers for Donald Trump who a judge accused

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on Tuesday as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on top

Crime|Health|Political|World

Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism amid concerns over his criticism of Israel

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has debuted a sweeping plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Fed's Barr says more rate hikes likely to be needed to curb inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr on Tuesday made a renewed case for further interest rate hikes, noting that high energy prices and a surge in AI-related

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Senate Republican says Chinese vehicle bill will not ban Mercedes-Benz in US

A sponsor of a bill to toughen a US government ‌ban on Chinese vehicles said on Tuesday that talks are ongoing to ensure that German automaker

Sports|World

Nordic Combined World Cup returns to Lake Placid after more than 30 years

Nordic Combined World Cup returns to Lake Placid after more than 30 years

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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

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

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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

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U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran

Arts|Europe|Technology|World

European telcos may get more time to phase out high-risk suppliers under EU proposal

Europe's mobile telecoms ​operators could get more time to phase out equipment from suppliers deemed high risk, according to a proposal by EU governments

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|World

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home, lawyer says

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked massive protests in Spain over the country's housing crisis has accepted a deal to return home

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

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

Asia|Sports|World

Alex Eala 'didn't take lightly' decision to play Asian Games over China Open

Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment

Sports|Travel|World

2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA

Organizers say the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, the site of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996

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‘They help let you know you’re home’: Hay bale Minions to remain along I-80 in Dixon

‘They help let you know you’re home’: Hay bale Minions to remain along I-80 in Dixon

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China's AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals

Chinese-powered AI agents have learnt to deceive, circumvent restrictions and conceal failure, showing the kind of traits in autonomous

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Faced with US ban, Canadian booze makers see yet more hurdles at home

As a US ban on many Canadian alcohol imports takes effect on Tuesday, John Cote had hoped to boost domestic sales of his Black Fox artisanal whisky

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Dollar hits 16-month high on euro and Swiss franc as US yields top 5%

The dollar rose to 16-month highs against the euro and Swiss franc on Tuesday as investors positioned for economic data that could offer clues on the

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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,

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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

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US CDC confirms two measles-related deaths in 2026

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday confirmed a second measles-related death in the country this year, as cases continue to rise across

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Senegal's $44 billion debt dilemma: To whom does it owe money and why it matters

Senegal must persuade the International Monetary Fund that its groaning debt pile is on a sustainable path before it can unlock

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Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, and some streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down

Wind is whipping Mexico’s northern Pacific coast and water has started to flood some streets as Hurricane Polo bears down on Baja California Sur

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The rise of a new soccer star: Who is US teenager Cavan Sullivan?

The rise of a new soccer star: Who is US teenager Cavan Sullivan?

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A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda

A journalist has been crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its onetime “boy king” last month

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From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles

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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

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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

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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

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China expects trade to grow despite external challenges

China's foreign exchange regulator said on Tuesday it expects the country's trade in goods and services to keep growing, and cross-border investment to remain

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Destination restaurants worth traveling across the world for

Destination restaurants worth traveling across the world for

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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

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In final election fight, Brazil's Lula carries hopes of Latin America's receding left

When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, he

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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

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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

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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

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At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos

The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the

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US auto regulator closes airbag defect petition in about 807,000 Honda Odyssey cars

A US auto regulator said on Tuesday it had closed a defect petition covering 806,963 Honda Odyssey vehicles in the United States over allegations of inadvertent airbag deployments

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Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees, including children, despite safety concerns

Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Tuesday as part of a refugee

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Battered bond market braces for a new era of interest rates

The world's biggest sovereign bond markets are heading for their worst month in years as soaring energy costs fan

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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

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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

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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

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With national holidays approaching, Chinese workers demand a proper break

With China set for a week-long holiday at the start of October, many workers are taking to social media to complain about the

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Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain

Officials tell The Associated Press that mediators are working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz

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New Zealand sees smaller budget deficit before election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday pointed to an improving fiscal position and a stronger-than-expected economy as evidence of his

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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

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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

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Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not 'fake news'

Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not "fake news" and should be taken seriously,

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UK shop price inflation slows despite costs pressures, BRC says

British shop price inflation slowed slightly in September despite rising costs pressures on retailers caused by the Iran ‌war, according to a survey on Tuesday from the

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From SpaceX to Saudi Aramco: World's biggest IPOs as Anthropic's blockbuster listing looms

Anthropic's hotly anticipated US IPO is expected to be one of the largest debuts ever ​attempted and a major test of public-market appetite for the rapidly growing artificial

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Trading Day: Blue Monday

The global bond slump accelerated on Monday, pushing yields to new, multi-decade highs, as oil prices rallied after US President Donald Trump

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Pope urges Russia, Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to end war

Pope Leo on Monday urged Russia and Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to end their four-year war, hours after he had urged European leaders seeking to

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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

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Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine

At least two people were killed when a drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, as Russia pounded the heart of the Ukrainian capital with some of

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

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Dollar flat as US-Iran stand-off lifts oil, yields

The dollar was flat against major currencies on Monday, as the continued stand-off between the US and Iran pushed oil prices

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British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster

British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster

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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

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Oil prices up, but off highs as Qatari mediators plan US-Iran talks

Oil prices rose on Monday, but eased off session highs on expectations that Qatari mediators would hold talks with the US and Iran to try to find a

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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

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow restrictions on transgender inmates

President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to let it enforce a policy restricting gender-affirming care for transgender inmates in

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Germany’s foreign minister visits the ICC, pledging full support despite Trump's sanctions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has visited the International Criminal Court to show support for the tribunal

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Italy decree limiting foreign pupils in classrooms could have near-zero impact

New rules to limit the number of foreign pupils in Italian classrooms, introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, are set to affect at

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FBI deputy chief Bailey to resign after just over a year with agency

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey said on Monday he is resigning his position, leaving the most prominent US law enforcement agency after a

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MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series

It won’t take long for Major League Baseball to deliver on some spicy postseason storylines

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Iran rejects suggestion it is linked to UK airbase arrests

Iran's embassy in London on Monday rejected what it described as "unfounded and malicious speculations" linking Tehran to five British nationals who were arrested over the

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Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says

A senior member of Congo's ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on

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Wall St opens lower as oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal

Wall Street opened lower on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict, leading to a spike in crude prices, which revived inflation

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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 

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What have we learned about Pope Leo during his visit to France

What have we learned about Pope Leo during his visit to France

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Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7

Ukrainian officials say that Russia’s continuous aerial attacks have killed at least seven people and wounded over 80

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Can women become a much bigger part of the iconic America’s Cup?

Can women become a much bigger part of the iconic America’s Cup?

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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

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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

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Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers

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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

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Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Europe was built on a "Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian foundation", invoking the continent's religious

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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.

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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

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The massive megastructure built for eternity and still standing 1,700 years later

The massive megastructure built for eternity and still standing 1,700 years later

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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

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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

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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

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Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen

Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday markets should take at face value the "very clear" message

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Child and two women die on migrant dinghy off French coast

Three migrants including a 10-year-old child died while trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy on Monday, French

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Ukrainian forces advance in key eastern battlefield, senior commander says

Ukraine's military has recaptured more territory from Russian forces in the north of the Donetsk region, a senior military commander said on Monday, in an operation aimed at

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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.

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Volcanic ash halts Italy's Catania airport for third day in a row

Flights at Italy's Catania airport will remain suspended on Monday for a third consecutive day after volcanic ash emissions from Mount Etna disrupted operations, the

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India's top court says need to fix accountability over Delhi rape cases, media reports

The Supreme Court of India on Monday pushed for accountability over a recent spate of rape cases in the national capital and neighbouring districts, saying they

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South African tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 after one more victim dies

The death toll from a tavern shooting over the weekend near Johannesburg has risen to 18 after another victim died in hospital, South African police said on Monday.

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The newest pandas in the US have arrived in Atlanta. What we know about Ping Ping and Fu Shuang

The newest pandas in the US have arrived in Atlanta. What we know about Ping Ping and Fu Shuang

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Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home

Rain has eased in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to evacuate

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Indonesia ferry death toll hits 71 as search enters 16th day

The death toll from an Indonesian ship that capsized more than two weeks ago rose to 71 on Monday, as divers braved leaking fuel and dangerously unsound structures to try

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China to cut tariffs on US farm goods, but list excludes soybeans

China is set to cut tariffs on a broad range of US agricultural goods, from corn and wheat to meat and dairy, but

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Rescue teams in Nepal search for 12 missing after avalanche kills 4

Rescue teams are searching for a dozen people swept away by an avalanche on a Nepalese mountain

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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

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China's industrial profit growth slows further as economic imbalances deepen

China's industrial profit growth slowed further in August as strength in technology manufacturing amid the AI boom was outweighed by persistently weak domestic demand.

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Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted

Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out

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UK police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forces

UK police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forces

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PepsiCo will invest $1 billion in Colombia over next five years, president says

PepsiCo will invest $1 billion in Colombia over the next five years, the South American nation's President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Sunday.

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Japan's corporate services inflation hits 2-year high

A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose in August at the fastest annual pace in more than two years, data showed on Monday, highlighting mounting price

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Dan Wilson out as manager of the Seattle Mariners after disappointing season

Dan Wilson will not return as the Seattle Mariners’ manager next season, he and the team said Sunday

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From collapse to clinch, Phillies survive 'living hell' of last week and win final NL wild card

Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth

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Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel

There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 win

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Klopp endures first loss in charge of Germany after unprecedented victory for Greece

Germany has slumped to its first defeat under Jürgen Klopp with Dimitris Kourbelis giving Greece a shock 1-0 away win in the Nations League

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Pope Leo commits to ending abuse by priests in meeting with French survivors, Vatican says

Pope Leo reaffirmed his commitment to ending abuse by priests in the Catholic Church during a meeting in Lourdes with seven survivors of abuse by French clergy,

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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

Europe|Sports|World

Wimbledon finalists Noskova and Muchova secure the Billie Jean King Cup title for Czechia

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have teamed together to win the Billie Jean King Cup for Czechia

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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

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2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a US-China government agreement

Two giant pandas have arrived in Atlanta as part of an agreement between the Chinese and American governments

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2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China

2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China

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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

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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

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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

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China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports

The Chinese government has signaled it could allow some domestic companies like ByteDance and Alibaba to buy Nvidia's chip built for high-end professional computers, The

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

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

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UK police arrest 5 by air base under terrorism act

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

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

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

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

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

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Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

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

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South Africa police hunt suspects after three shootings leave more than 30 people dead

South Africa police hunt suspects after three shootings leave more than 30 people dead

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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

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World Cup winner Spain survives scare to beat England 3-2 in Nations League

World Cup winner Spain extends its unbeaten run to 39 games by rallying to a 3-2 win against England in the Nations League

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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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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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

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

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

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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

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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.

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Paraguay musicians bring instruments made from trash, message of hope to Bay Area

Paraguay musicians bring instruments made from trash, message of hope to Bay Area

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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

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

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

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Six dead after explosion destroys building in Athens

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Wall Street week ahead: consumer confidence, inflation, employment updates

Wall Street has a busy week ahead with important updates on inflation, the jobs market and consumer confidence

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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.

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

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

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

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