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Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing
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Turkey's Erdogan offers support to Trump in call after White House dinner shooting

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan offered his support for U.S.

Turkey's Erdogan offers support to Trump in call after White House dinner shooting
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows

Colombia's ruling left-wing coalition appears poised to retain power, with Ivan Cepeda leading the presidential race on 44.3% support and on track to continue President

Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows
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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim to continue support for Russia, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would continue to support Russia's policies and discussed bolstering military ties with Moscow, state media

North Korea's Kim to continue support for Russia, state media says
Crime|Political|World

Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives

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Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys

Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust
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Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power

Donald Trump's tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the

Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power
Crime|Political|US

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol
Economy|Political|World

Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

Iran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington

Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
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Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit

The Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project

Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia have killed at least 16 people

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary
Crime|Interview|Political|World

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

The moral dimension of political polarization in the US, where each side views the other as immoral, helps fuel attacks like the one against Trump at the Washington Hilton.

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US
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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them

More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
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Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success

Palestinian authorities say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank are a success and mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election

Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
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Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel

The sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago

Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel
Crime|Political|Travel|World

Buckingham Palace says King Charles' trip to the US to go ahead

Buckingham Palace said on Sunday that the four-day trip to the United States by King Charles and Queen Camilla would go ahead as planned following a shooting at a dinner

Buckingham Palace says King Charles' trip to the US to go ahead
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King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by

King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
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Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?
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What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press
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Trump says he speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy -Fox News

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Trump says he speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy -Fox News
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Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps

Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps

Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps
Election|MidEast|Political|World

With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon

With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori is heading for a dead-heat presidential runoff against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new poll showed on Sunday, as Peru's vote count drags

Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between

Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate
Crime|Interview|Political|US

Trump says shooting suspect didn't come close to ballroom

President Donald Trump said in an interview on Sunday on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" that the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was

Trump says shooting suspect didn't come close to ballroom
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Science|World

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S.

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Election|Finance|Political|World

Palestinian leader's loyalists win local elections, including some seats in Gaza

Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, election officials said on Sunday, in

Palestinian leader's loyalists win local elections, including some seats in Gaza
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

Syria has opened its first public trial of officials linked to former President Bashar Assad

Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus
Business|Education|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Political

Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign

Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race

Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials

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Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials
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Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision

Israel's president said on Sunday that he will consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request in his long-running corruption trial only after efforts to

Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision
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Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks in Oman on Sunday and discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-

Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge
Economy|Political|World

Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message

Until this month, Democrats have displayed military-like discipline in staying on message about the economy. Then came U.S.

Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sustained to treat Italian nationals wounded in the New Year's Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort,

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday he would go to Brussels on Wednesday for informal talks with European Commission President Ursula von der ​

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week
Crime|Europe|Political

Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station

Bombers have targeted a police station in Northern Ireland for the second time in less than a month

Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises

Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting
Political|Sports|World

Russian defence minister visits North Korea

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in

Russian defence minister visits North Korea
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How the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolded

A gunman fired shots in the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday, causing President Donald Trump and his

How the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolded
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ICE detained family less than two days after court ordered their release

An Egyptian family which was released from more than 10 months of immigration

ICE detained family less than two days after court ordered their release
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How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene

How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene

How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
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Here's what we know about security measures at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

Officials say the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting was believed to be a hotel guest

Here's what we know about security measures at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner
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Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed

A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Business|Political|World

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer witnesses ‘terrifying’ ordeal as gunman opens fire a few feet away at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer witnesses ‘terrifying’ ordeal as gunman opens fire a few feet away at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer witnesses ‘terrifying’ ordeal as gunman opens fire a few feet away at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|US

Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks

Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks

Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president's trip blocked

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Eswatini saying Taipei would not be held back by "authoritarian forces", after the government accused China of pressuring

Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president's trip blocked
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Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary

Hung Cao said the military should be filled with ‘alpha males and alpha females.’ Now he’s Trump’s acting Navy secretary
Americas|Crime|Political|World

An explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists

Authorities in Colombia say that an explosive device on a bus has killed 13 people in the country's southwest region as violence there escalates

An explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says

The investigation of a stolen $1 billion from Moldovan banks more than a decade ago should continue after the conviction of a prominent business

Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
Education|Environment|Political|US

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Election|Finance|Political|World

Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza

Palestinians have voted in local elections, the first in two decades in Gaza and the first in the Israeli occupied West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza

Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Political|World

Israel says it will attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon

Israel said on Saturday it would attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that U.S.

Israel says it will attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) rose to a record 28% in the latest weekly INSA voting intention poll published on Saturday, widening

Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, other areas, killing 10 people

Russian forces pounded the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Saturday in waves of attacks with drones and missiles that also

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, other areas, killing 10 people
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament after a landslide election loss

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, disclosure shows

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Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, disclosure shows
Europe|Political|World

Slovenian president tells lawmakers to nominate PM able to form coalition

Slovenia was left without a prime minister-designate in the wake of last month's election after President Natasa Pirc Musar said on Saturday she would not nominate one

Slovenian president tells lawmakers to nominate PM able to form coalition
Economy|Political|World

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years

Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday that for the first time in two decades include Gaza and are a gauge of the

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years
Crime|Political|US|World

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
Asia|Political|World

Russian parliament speaker in North Korea to mark Pyongyang's troop deployment in Ukraine war

The speaker of Russia's parliament, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, arrived in North Korea on Saturday to attend an event to commemorate Pyongyang's deployment of

Russian parliament speaker in North Korea to mark Pyongyang's troop deployment in Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks

Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S.

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says

A Ukrainian drone hit a multi-storey apartment building in Russia's fourth-largest city, Yekaterinburg, the regional governor said on Saturday, in the first attack on the city

Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says
Economy|Political|US|World

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump

With U.S. gas prices up, President Donald Trump's approval

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump
Crime|Political|World

Palestinians hold funerals for pregnant woman and her children killed in Israeli strikes

Palestinians have buried a pregnant woman and her two children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

Palestinians hold funerals for pregnant woman and her children killed in Israeli strikes
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump, critic of the press, attends its annual celebration after years of boycotts

President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’

Trump, critic of the press, attends its annual celebration after years of boycotts
Political|World

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia suspends one of Africa’s oldest rights groups as crackdown widens

Authorities in Tunisia have ordered a one-month suspension of the Tunisian League for Human Rights

Tunisia suspends one of Africa’s oldest rights groups as crackdown widens
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones
Political|US|World

US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba

The U.S.

US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney

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Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney
Asia|Political|World

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship

India has dismissed as "uninformed" comments shared by U.S.

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries

Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms

The U.S.

US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms
Crime|Political|World

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi

The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US

The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday after an internal Pentagon email suggested

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security

A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot

California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security
Economy|Political|World

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
Americas|Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people Friday

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning LTDH rights group

Tunisian authorities on Friday ordered a one-month suspension of activities by the Human Rights League (LTDH), according to a statement from the group, which was among the

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning LTDH rights group
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US appeals court allows Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce a Republican-backed state law that would let them arrest and prosecute people

US appeals court allows Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is announcing a special session for judicial redistricting following an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a major Voting Rights Act case

Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
Americas|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez agreed intelligence-sharing measures to combat

Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says

U.S.

US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says
Arts|Environment|Food|Political|Science

What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive

Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program

What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive
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US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. does not plan a third renewal of a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is currently at sea

US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says
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Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a Louisiana mall that injured five and killed a high school girl, authorities announced on Friday

Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5
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Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

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Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles
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Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push

Pope Leo condemned capital punishment for a second day running on Friday, calling for its abolition in the United States just as President Donald Trump's

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push
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Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires

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Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires
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Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands

Argentina's government on Friday reiterated its willingness to resume bilateral negotiations with the United Kingdom in regards to a sovereignty dispute over the

Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands
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Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
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Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
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King Charles to attend 9/11 event with New York Mayor Mamdani

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will participate in a 9/11 memorial wreath-laying ceremony with Britain's King Charles when he visits next week, his

King Charles to attend 9/11 event with New York Mayor Mamdani
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Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid,

Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement
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Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets

An Argentine appellate court has upheld a lower court decision for the assets of former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to be confiscated in

Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets
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Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask

Leading medical journal The Lancet will decline a request to provide evidence for a U.S.

Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask
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New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding

New York sued the Trump administration for withholding more than $73.5 million in highway funding over the state's decision not to revoke some

New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding
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Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed developments in the Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement in a phone call with U.S.

Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire
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Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app

The Trump administration again plans to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants, after a judge blocked its initial effort to revoke

Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app
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Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say
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Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

A U.S. appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border

Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
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Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?

The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?
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Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters

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Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters
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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

The U.S.

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
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Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86

Jack Thornell, the Associated Press photographer whose picture from an assassination attempt on James Meredith in 1966 won a Pulitzer Prize, has died at age 86

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
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US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond

A U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
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TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
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How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

Speculation about links among a handful U.S. scientists who have died or disappeared in recent years was largely confined to niche online communities less than two months ago

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
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Couple convicted in ‘kill list’ manifesto case

Couple convicted in ‘kill list’ manifesto case

Couple convicted in ‘kill list’ manifesto case
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Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation
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Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says

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Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says
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US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement

The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
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Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
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US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts

April 24 - The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based missile defense interceptor systems, advancing U.S.

US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts
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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond

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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
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Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions

Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions

Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions
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Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell
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Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says

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Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says
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Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law
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Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war

The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
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EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
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Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
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Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says

Prominent Tunisian reporter Zied Heni was detained on Friday after writing an article criticising the judiciary, according to his lawyer, a move the journalists' union said

Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says
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Peruvian police raid property of former electoral chief amid election irregularities

Police raided the home of Peru's former chief electoral official on Friday as part of a new probe into alleged electoral irregularities,

Peruvian police raid property of former electoral chief amid election irregularities
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Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales

A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed

Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales
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Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival

A former police officer was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after authorities found information suggesting he planned a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is wanted in Orleans Parish on a charge of making terroristic threats. This story is breaking.

Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival
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Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
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How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
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Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White

Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
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Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
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Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer
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Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
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Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war,

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation

Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
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European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU

European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson
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US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
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Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border

A court in Pristina on Friday convicted three men on terrorism charges over a 2023 attack in northern Kosovo when Serb gunmen stormed a village and battled police in a

Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border
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Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says

By Feras Dalatey April 24 - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Friday it had arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, one of the worst acts of violence attributed to the former

Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
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FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
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Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
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Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
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Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that a U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
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Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination

State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises

Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
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Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says

Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
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Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court

Poland will file a complaint to the European Union's top court about the bloc's free trade agreement with South America, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz

Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election

Talks on forming a new Danish government are in stalemate one month on from the country's parliamentary election, slowing

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
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Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands

Venezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
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Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
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Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead

Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries

Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate.

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries
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Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
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Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency

Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
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Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media

Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
Europe|Political|World

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports

Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports
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EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work,

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
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No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown

For nearly a week, Pakistan's capital has been waiting for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to take place there, and although there is no sign the

No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown
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Conservative super PAC threatens to unseat Republicans over immigration bill

House Republicans are facing a fresh challenge in the 2026 midterms: the Homeland Political Action Committee, a new conservative super PAC targeting Republican

Conservative super PAC threatens to unseat Republicans over immigration bill
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's Federal Security Service's spy academy to carry the name of "Iron Felix" Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the

Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school
Celebrity|Political|US|Videos|World

Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit

Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit

Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit
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House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress

House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress

House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress
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Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war
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Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
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Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy

The Middle East conflict will lead to slower economic growth and higher inflation in Switzerland, but the Swiss National Bank has unrestricted scope to target

Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy
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China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'

China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
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Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law

Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former

Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law
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Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

Myanmar's junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 60 townships, a move aimed at tightening security in

Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports

South Korea's national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with

South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports