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Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say

Russian ballistic missiles struck at least two districts in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering fires and killing two people, officials said.

Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership

New Zealand and Fiji signed a renewed five-year Duavata Partnership on Thursday, setting out cooperation priorities for 2026 to 2030 across trade, security, democracy,

New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership
Environment|World

Flash flood emergency strikes Texas year after Camp Mystic disaster

A flash flood watch was posted across a broad swath of Texas on Wednesday as heavy downpours turned rivers

Flash flood emergency strikes Texas year after Camp Mystic disaster
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|World

The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead

A tragic flash fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed at least 33 lives, including four members of the bar's band

The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead
Health|Science|Travel|World

US quarantine order for Americans returning from Congo will hurt Ebola response, aid group says

Washington's new policy that says American citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is an Ebola outbreak, must spend

US quarantine order for Americans returning from Congo will hurt Ebola response, aid group says
Environment|Science|World

Flash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas

Flash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas

Flash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade

The United States has intensified its strikes targeting Iran, hitting targets further north

US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
Crime|Political|US|World

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|US|World

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok
Health|Political|Science|Travel|World

US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The U.S. has implemented restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which prevent American citizens and nationals

US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ may face pressure to ramp up bond-buying if yields spike, ex-central bank policymaker says

The Bank of Japan may face political pressure to ramp up bond buying if the benchmark 10-year yield breaks above the key 3% threshold and puts Premier Sanae

BOJ may face pressure to ramp up bond-buying if yields spike, ex-central bank policymaker says
Crime|Health|Political|World

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

Detainees at a U.S.

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say
Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay

U.S. Coast Guard crews have suspended their search for three people missing after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island

Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024
Arts|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Asia|Business|Political|World

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports

China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks in Pyongyang with a top official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, the state-run Korean Central News

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports
Americas|Crime|Political|World

A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador

A mass trial of hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members has wrapped up in El Salvador with prosecutors delivering their closing arguments

A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador
Crime|Political|US|World

New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting

The New York Times has filed a court motion to block federal grand jury subpoenas to three of its journalists over their reporting on President Donald Trump's new

New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday that risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos AI model are a "real issue" that the U.S. government is on top of, underscoring concerns

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'
World

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
Political|World

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats have voted to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
US|World

Trump administration puts up new panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home

President Donald Trump's administration put up new information panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home on Wednesday, following a

Trump administration puts up new panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home
Sports|World

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI affidavit alleges drugs found in van involved in Houston ICE shooting

FBI affidavit alleges drugs found in van involved in Houston ICE shooting

FBI affidavit alleges drugs found in van involved in Houston ICE shooting
Sports|World

In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final

In a town in Patagonia boasting a new 85-foot (26-metre) statue of soccer great Lionel Messi, joyful Argentines celebrated their country's

In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say

Airbus is in talks to sell more of its A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas, with an announcement possible as early as next week's Farnborough Airshow,

Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say
Crime|Europe|World

Verdicts awaited in trial over Italy's Genoa bridge collapse

Judges in Genoa on Thursday are expected to deliver their verdict in a trial over the collapse of a motorway bridge in the Italian port city in 2018

Verdicts awaited in trial over Italy's Genoa bridge collapse
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New UK PM faces $440 billion fiscal problem, think tank says

Britain's public finances are losing around £330 billion ($442 billion) a year due to weak economic growth, population ageing and ill health, according to estimates from a

New UK PM faces $440 billion fiscal problem, think tank says
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates

More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina

NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship

A former cargo ship captain has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet who was working on the vessel as part of an academy training program

Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
Sports|World

The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday

The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain

The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should continue vehicle stops despite recent fatal shootings

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals

England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
US|World

​​Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party

​​Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party

​​Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
Economy|Political|World

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says

The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
Education|US|World

Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia

The Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history

Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World

Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says more than 40 people have been rescued from high waters as heavy downpours drenching South Texas continue to raise the risk of flash flooding

Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
Europe|Health|World

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them
MidEast|Political|World

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say

Recent waves of U.S. strikes on Iran aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are also targeting Iranian military capabilities the U.S.

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say
Crime|US|World

US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe

The U.S.

US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe
Environment|Political|Science|World

Russia says Ukrainian drone kills chief engineer at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed by a Ukrainian drone near the station, the head of Russia's state nuclear

Russia says Ukrainian drone kills chief engineer at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Sports|World

Soccer-Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel

Soccer-Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Fujimori's mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori could face new protests in mining areas as her government tries to spearhead large copper and other mining projects that

Fujimori's mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says
Entertainment|Sports|World

Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain

Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain

Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain
Economy|Political|World

US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats

The U.S.

US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations

Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast

Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties

Goldman Sachs’ former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is facing skepticism from lawmakers as she testifies about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties
Business|Crime|World

Woman who schemed to lure vulnerable migrants to US for sex work pleads guilty

Woman who schemed to lure vulnerable migrants to US for sex work pleads guilty

Woman who schemed to lure vulnerable migrants to US for sex work pleads guilty
Political|World

Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran

Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran

Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran
Crime|Political|World

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files

Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering

President Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues

Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth
Health|Political|Science|World

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’

Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’

Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’
Crime|US|World

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

'Certified,' not elected - Trump spy nominee Clayton won't say Biden won in 2020

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, refused on Wednesday to directly acknowledge

'Certified,' not elected - Trump spy nominee Clayton won't say Biden won in 2020
Business|Economy|Finance|World

OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses

(Corrects date in the first sentence to Wednesday not Tuesday.)

OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses
World

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on China and US elections, sources say

The White House is considering releasing sensitive intelligence related to China and its ability to interfere in U.S.

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on China and US elections, sources say
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company as Ukraine's new prime minister on Wednesday and lawmakers said he planned to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from retailers to data

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags

Airbus and Boeing have in recent weeks chartered one of the world's largest cargo planes to speed up shipments of aerostructures for some civil

Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Potential tariffs in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing

U.S. stocks ticked higher following strong profit reports from big companies

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing
Business|Political|US|World

Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election

President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies is struggling to win Democratic support

Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune
Arts|Sports|World

The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham

The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium

U.S.

Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium