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See the moment Darline Graham is sworn in to serve remainder of brother's term

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was sworn in Tuesday to serve the remainder of her brother's Senate term after his sudden death over the weekend.

See the moment Darline Graham is sworn in to serve remainder of brother's term
Crime|Education|Political|Technology

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado
Crime|Political|World

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has been arrested, police said

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on

The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder

Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
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Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets

Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
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Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show

A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
Election|Political|US|World

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, appeared at his delayed confirmation hearing

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO

Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook

US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
Business|Election|Political|US

Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots.”

Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
Asia|Political|World

Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says

ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar has held separate talks with the country's military-backed negotiators and some rebel groups, with all sides recognising there is no military

Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says
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Fed's Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subside

While inflation is "unquestionably too high," there are reasons to believe it may have crested and should soon start subsiding, and U.S. monetary policy is

Fed's Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subside
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake

The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis

A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall

US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
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Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says

Information from NATO member nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, shows that Russia has made various attempts to conduct sabotage, Latvian president Edgars Rinkevics

Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says
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Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say

Brazil is bracing for the United States to impose a new 25% tariff on thousands of its imports after months of intensive but largely unproductive

Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice

Democratic Republic of Congo has formed a new advisory council that includes senior war crimes lawyers from the United States and Europe to

Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice
Political|World

In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars

Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called "buffer zone" as

In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula gains ground on Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to October's presidential election, a Quaest

Brazil's Lula gains ground on Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel

Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
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The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner

The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner

The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner
Political|World

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

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control on Monday, breaking a four-year truce in the conflict

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power

Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle high pension spending and address soaring energy prices to speed up its economy, the OECD said on

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
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Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says

The family of British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges that they deny, said on Wednesday that a

Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition

Peru's Congress approved late Tuesday a $2.8 billion budget expansion to fund infrastructure projects, essential services and other purposes, offering

Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said she saw no link between her government's draft economic blueprint and a recent market rout that has driven Japanese

Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout
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Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade
MidEast|Political|World

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Crime|Political|World

ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says

Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing

ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

Trump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, according to a person familiar with the matter

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting

As bewildered Maine Democrats face a deadline to replace Graham Platner after his U.S.

Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Americas|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US|World

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say

Former U.S.

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say
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ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says

The U.S.

ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says
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US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

U.S.

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections
Political|World

US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say

The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group

US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say
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Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state

Maine Democrats are fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse

White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse

White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse
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Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Pat Oliphant, fearless Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist, dies at 90

Pat Oliphant, one of the most influential political cartoonists, has died at 90

Pat Oliphant, fearless Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist, dies at 90
Crime|Political|US|World

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'

The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm"

Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'
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Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use

Australia will create an office at the heart of the government to manage the development of artificial intelligence standards and force

Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4

Americans could soon see gasoline prices top $4 a gallon again as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have pushed energy prices higher by

US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit

President Donald Trump has warmly welcomed new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House

Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
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The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare appearance before Congress

The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress
Europe|Political|World

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest national honour, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in recognition of his

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron
Business|Political|World

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal
Health|Political|Science|Technology

US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products

A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents sued the U.S.

US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’

Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’

Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’
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US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran

The U.S. military said on Tuesday it was launching more strikes against Iran. The strikes began Tuesday afternoon Eastern Time, the U.S.

US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US Russia sanctions bill eases threat of tariffs on China and India

U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled an updated version of the Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey

US Russia sanctions bill eases threat of tariffs on China and India
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities

MSCI's global equities index rose on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and strong bank earnings, while oil

Stocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says

The U.S. will formally bring together AI developers and essential services providers to share information on cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified

US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World

US judge blocks Trump administration's visa limits for social media researchers

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.

US judge blocks Trump administration's visa limits for social media researchers
Economy|Political|World

Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz

Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz

Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz
Arts|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management
Asia|Crime|Political|Science|World

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

A China-born U.S. seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

Senate Democrats have blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war
Americas|Crime|Political|World

In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle

A familiar story has unfolded in the Maine city of Biddeford, where a federal officer shot and killed a man driving a vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation

In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle
Business|Economy|Political|World

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Some questions that may come up during Fed chief Warsh's testimony to Congress

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to deliver his first congressional testimony since taking over as head of the U.S. central

Some questions that may come up during Fed chief Warsh's testimony to Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Takeaways from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony

Takeaways from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony

Takeaways from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony
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Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term
Election|Political|US|World

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term

The sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has been sworn in to fill his seat, just three days after his death

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
Asia|Economy|Political|World

ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand

ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle a civil war, with both sides

ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand
Asia|Environment|Political|World

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says

China "has no geopolitical intentions and does not seek a so-called 'sphere of influence'" in its dealings with Pacific island nations, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Indonesian free meals operators protest moratorium on new kitchens

Thousands of Indonesian free meals kitchens complained on Tuesday they had been left in the lurch by the government's move to scale down President Prabowo Subianto's

Indonesian free meals operators protest moratorium on new kitchens
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?

For Ukraine and its supporters, the sudden death of U.S.

Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants

Top U.S. universities and research advocates urged President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to withdraw a proposed rule on federal grants

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants
Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche on 'glide path' for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say

Todd Blanche will walk into his confirmation hearing on Wednesday carrying baggage that might have sunk past attorney general nominees.

Blanche on 'glide path' for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian anti-war politician says Kremlin is bent on stopping his election run

An anti-war Russian politician who wants to run for parliament has accused the authorities of trying to sabotage his campaign, after he was designated a "foreign agent" and

Russian anti-war politician says Kremlin is bent on stopping his election run
Education|Europe|Political|World

Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election

A woodwork teacher in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt has triggered a dispute over political expression in the

Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war

Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of terrorism over its escalating attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a route that handles about a quarter of its grain exports.

Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war
Business|Education|Environment|Political|World

Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows

Most people back the idea of providing refuge to those fleeing war or persecution, even in countries where governments have restricted refugee intakes, such

Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows
Business|Crime|Political|World

Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?

New York Times journalists have been issued subpoenas seeking to force them to testify before a Manhattan federal grand jury on Wednesday after reporting on

Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody

Mexico has begun filing criminal complaints with state prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody and during

Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Former president Sall to visit Senegal as he campaigns for UN chief post

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will travel to Senegal on Friday, his first public visit to the country since leaving office as he campaigns for the post of U.N.

Former president Sall to visit Senegal as he campaigns for UN chief post
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump drops 20% fee plan for Hormuz Strait in favor of deals with Gulf states

U.S.

Trump drops 20% fee plan for Hormuz Strait in favor of deals with Gulf states
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems under France deal

Ukraine will use a European loan facility to buy next-generation Franco-Italian air defence systems and French Rafale fighter jets for the first time, while also securing

Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems under France deal
Environment|Finance|Political|World

Israel allocates $434 million for 34 new West Bank settlements

Israel's security cabinet approved a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) for establishing 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, right-wing Finance

Israel allocates $434 million for 34 new West Bank settlements
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

BoE's Bailey says fresh Gulf clashes make outlook more unstable

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he was concerned about the resumption of hostilities between the United States

BoE's Bailey says fresh Gulf clashes make outlook more unstable
Europe|Political|World

France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day

Some 500 soldiers from the "Coalition of the Willing" backing Ukraine marched down Paris' Champs-Elysees on Tuesday in the annual Bastille Day parade, in what

France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day
Crime|Political|World

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP

Sudan risks sliding backwards into deeper hunger as conflict, aid funding cuts and rising agricultural costs driven by disruption linked to the Iran

Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran was a significant blow to civilians in

Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's prime minister steps down; Zelenskiy's critics see little point

Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation on Tuesday of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after just a year in office, despite complaints from lawmakers that

Ukraine's prime minister steps down; Zelenskiy's critics see little point
Crime|Political|World

Trump suggests there was no foul play in Graham's death

U.S.

Trump suggests there was no foul play in Graham's death
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says US will be doing a lot of deals with Iraq, taking a lot of oil out

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters ahead of a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi that the United States would be doing a lot of deals with

Trump says US will be doing a lot of deals with Iraq, taking a lot of oil out