UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM
European shares muted as investors weigh earnings, Mideast conflict
Rights groups urge Thailand not to deport Chinese journalist to China
Russia's 2026 budget deficit may exceed plans by $12.85 billion due to higher spending
Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
EU court upholds Google's $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
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
July 16, 2026World
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
July 16, 2026
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,
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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.
July 16, 2026
Crime|US|World
US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats
The U.S.
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
Political|World
Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran
Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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’
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses
(Corrects date in the first sentence to Wednesday not Tuesday.)
July 16, 2026
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.
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 15, 2026
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
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium
U.S.
July 15, 2026
Political|World
Zelenskiy to propose Interior Minister Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, lawmakers say
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to propose Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, several lawmakers said on Wednesday.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Outgoing Trump watchdog faces Democrat fire over handling of consumer agency
Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's outgoing interim consumer finance watchdog, on Wednesday sparred with congressional Democrats over his
July 15, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Rubio to host conference on 'far-left terrorism' on Thursday
U.S.
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Economic activity rising and inflation easing slightly, Fed survey shows
Federal Reserve policymakers preparing for their next policy meeting in two weeks got a fresh snapshot on Wednesday of a broadly improving economy, with employment on
July 16, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports
Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
July 16, 2026
Crime|US|World
See what video shows about fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine
A CNN review of videos and photos offers new insight into the timeline of a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, as key questions remain unanswered. CNN's Yahya Abou-Ghazala reports
July 14, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology|US|World
YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction
YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles
July 16, 2026
US|World
The House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Here’s what’s next
The House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Here’s what’s next
July 16, 2026
Crime|US|World
Person fleeing ICE agents in Florida fatally struck by vehicle, highway patrol says
Person fleeing ICE agents in Florida fatally struck by vehicle, highway patrol says
July 15, 2026
Crime|World
The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting questions about his brief but turbulent tenure atop the Justice Department during a Senate confirmation hearing that will test President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican lawmakers whose support the nominee will need for the job
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says
Chile's state-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairman Bernardo Fontaine said on
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill
A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines
Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Africa|Business|Technology|World
Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027
Amazon's low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a new broadband service
July 15, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up
Wall Street's largest banks struck a reassuring tone on U.S. consumer health, citing steady spending, rising loan balances and healthy credit quality that suggest
July 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus
MSCI's global equities index rose on Wednesday after a surprise drop in the U.S. inflation reading and a second day of strong
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to
July 15, 2026
Crime|US|World
Blanche says he's not a 'yes man' as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty
President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, faced tense bipartisan questioning at a U.S.
July 15, 2026
Business|Food|World
U.S. burrito chain Chipotle opens first eatery in Mexico
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Mexico in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon, local operator Alsea said on Tuesday.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of U.S. attacks against Iranian military
July 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia
Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure on Russia,
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says
France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by
July 15, 2026
World
Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism
Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism
July 15, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé-led France falls flat in World Cup loss to Spain when hopes for a title were high
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense
July 15, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|World
A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing
Authorities say a boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country
July 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World
Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
July 16, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’
US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead
July 15, 2026
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam
July 15, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Travel|World
Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world
The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and
July 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate
July 15, 2026
Science|Technology|World
What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?
U.S.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in June, posting their biggest decline in 14 months amid a pullback in the cost of energy products, further
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus
The dollar fell against major currencies on Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. producer prices reinforced signs of easing inflation, bolstering
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle
Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of "deadly connection" between her government and cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected comments from the head of the U.S.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders
A broad revival in investment banking is taking hold on Wall Street, fueled by a surge in IPOs, mergers and debt issuance.
July 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses
Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler on Wednesday told a House committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that if she had known he was abusing
July 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World
Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Shabana Mahmood as his finance minister when he becomes Britain's prime minister next week, the Financial Times reported on
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises
July 15, 2026