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Election|Political

Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska US Senate results if Republican incumbent loses

October 23, 2026

Political|World

Iran's Pezeshkian blames US for interim deal failure, urges new try

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in remarks broadcast on state TV on Saturday, blamed the United States for the failure of an interim

October 24, 2026

Finance|Interview|Political|Sports|World

Infantino says he's supported by 'vast, vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has the backing of the “vast, vast majority” of soccer despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

October 24, 2026

Election|Political

Kamala Harris returns to US campaign trail with midterms, 2028 in view

Kamala Harris is returning to the campaign trail to help Democrats in some of the tightest US midterm races, putting the former vice president back before voters

October 24, 2026

Political|World

China's Communist Party names new provincial chiefs ahead of fifth plenum

China's ruling Communist Party announced key personnel changes in six provinces on Saturday, including two new provincial party chiefs and six officials

October 24, 2026

Election|Political|Science|Technology

Can electronic voting machines change your vote? Here’s what experts say

October 24, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks — and Melania Trump's mission — but steep obstacles remain

Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war

October 24, 2026

Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports

Reliably Democratic Colorado and Washington have ballot measures that would bar transgender girls from some sports competitions

October 24, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment|Political

Fox News’ Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt celebrate with Trump at Mar-a-Lago ahead of wedding

October 24, 2026

Economy|Political

Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms

Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters’ choices.

October 24, 2026

Election|Political

Lula, Bolsonaro reach out to undecided voters in last debate of Brazil's presidential race

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday’s runoff election, but this time with cooler heads than a few days ago

October 24, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Bolsonaro and Lula clash on living costs, corruption in final Brazil election debate

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparred over the cost of living and traded personal attacks on Friday in the

October 24, 2026

Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

The State Department says it will reduce staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region and elsewhere

October 24, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|World

France braces for another weekend of protests as authorities launch massive security operation

October 23, 2026

Election|Political|US

Ohio Republicans' statewide bus tour rolls as Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mother divides the party

Biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy has embarked on a statewide bus tour across Ohio with fellow Republicans

October 23, 2026

Election|Political

In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled

US President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a

October 23, 2026

Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town, to hold peace talks next month

Ukraine and Russia said on Friday they had agreed on a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, brokered through US first lady

October 23, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Trump at South Florida rally revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. warships returning from Iran could stop in Cuba

October 23, 2026

Business|Political|Sports

Players in WNBA Finals tuning out President Trump, other outside noise, say their focus on the games

Players in the WNBA Finals say they are focused on the upcoming game and not President Trump’s comments about the national anthem

October 23, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US may do another military operation against Iran

President Donald Trump said on Friday the US may carry out another

October 23, 2026

Health|Political|Science

US to introduce label for all American-made seafood

Health Secretary Robert F.

October 23, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Judge puts off decision on Charlie Kirk murder trial date, media reports

A Utah judge on Friday said he needed more time to decide when to start the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie

October 23, 2026

Detained migrants have no constitutional right to bond hearings, US court rules

A US appeals court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration is not required under the US Constitution to give detained immigrants a chance to

October 23, 2026

Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says

The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned

October 23, 2026

Myanmar's detained leader Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years

Aung San Suu Kyi's son said that they spoke about health concerns when he spoke with the detained former leader of Myanmar by phone for the first time in five years

October 23, 2026

Arts|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US fines Air France, KLM over flights in prohibited Iraqi airspace

The US Transportation Department said Friday it was fining Air France and KLM a total of $425,000 for operating dozens of flights in Iraqi airspace

October 23, 2026

Arts|Business|Political|World

France boosts police presence, hoping to prevent repeat of riots

France will deploy 70,000 police at nationwide protests on Saturday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday, looking to prevent a

October 23, 2026

Arts|Business|Political|Technology|World

Senator says planned Meta commercial terms update could harm US businesses

US Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, on Friday raised concerns about Facebook parent Meta Platforms' plan to update its commercial

October 23, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Trump expresses concern about NFL game and civil unrest in Paris

U.S. President Donald Trump says the NFL “could have probably postponed” the upcoming game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints because of street protests in the city

October 23, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

Hacked emails yield revelations on Germany's far-right AfD party leader

Emails from a trove of hacked Alternative for Germany (AfD) accounts appear to contradict the far-right party leader Alice Weidel's previous statements about an illegal

October 23, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin confirms Oleshky ceasefire, says working with Ukraine on evacuation timing

The Kremlin on Friday confirmed that a US-brokered local ceasefire agreement had been struck regarding the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky and said that the Russian and

October 23, 2026

Arts|Crime|Political

Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' over child sex abuse image allegations against her father

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said Friday she was “deeply distressed” by a report that her father had a large collection of images depicting child sex abuse and revealed she had been told of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018. CNN's Anna Stewart reports.

October 23, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict

October 23, 2026

Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to

October 23, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on

An official in Tigray’s new federal-backed administration has urged rebel fighters to lay down their weapons

October 23, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

Immigrants seeking US citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown

Most of the immigrants targeted by federal authorities in California this week for alleged voter fraud had applied for U.S. citizenship and now face charges related to lying on forms or during interviews

October 23, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding game in Paris despite recent unrest

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has expressed confidence in the NFL to make security decisions around staging a game in Paris amid recent civil unrest in the city

October 23, 2026

Political|World

Carney rejects US election interference claims, criticizes Trump's ambassador to Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dismissed U.S. allegations of Canadian interference in the upcoming American midterm elections

October 23, 2026

Economy|Political

How China's October 26 to 29 Communist Party plenum works

The elite Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party holds a closed-door meeting in Beijing from Monday to Thursday that will set the political tone ahead of late 2027's

October 23, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia, US say American Hubbard was not released in exchange for a Russian war blogger

Russia and the US have both denied that Russia had released American national Stephen Hubbard from prison in exchange for the recent release of a Russian war

October 23, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Trump's diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nears

With the November midterm elections fast approaching, President Donald Trump is throwing an array of costly and politically fraught solutions at

October 23, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US

Canadian jet maker Bombardier says it plans new $270 million US investment

Canadian jet maker Bombardier plans to invest $270 million in the United States and add 300 jobs, the company said on Friday, days after President Donald Trump dropped

October 23, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

China's foreign minister urges stronger governance of deep sea and outer space

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for stronger governance of the deep sea, polar regions and outer space as he addressed the opening of the country's Global

October 23, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Top Trump political advisers donate fee for work on behalf of pro-Russian government after he floated firing them

October 23, 2026

Political|Sports

Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president

The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer’s world governing body for a breach of trust

October 23, 2026

Political|World

New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'

The chief of New Zealand's Defence Force resigned on Friday over an "inappropriate relationship" he failed to disclose while in a position of command.

October 23, 2026

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem

President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

Ashley Hinson shows Republicans' midterm balancing act as Trump comes to boost Iowa turnout

Another night, another campaign rally for President Donald Trump

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

Justice Department asks appeals court to intervene in California ballot case

The US Justice Department asked an appeals court on Thursday to intervene in its lawsuit seeking to temporarily block California from counting more than 20,000 mail-in

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

Conservatives funded efforts to undercut Sherrod Brown with Black voters in Ohio, filing shows

October 22, 2026

El Salvador sends troops to Haiti to rescue four service members

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

President Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad

October 22, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|US

US nuclear power regulator allows applicants to include data from agency projects

The US nuclear power regulator finalized a rule on Thursday allowing companies to use data from demonstration projects at US agencies, calling it the first major change

October 22, 2026

Political|World

Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe overall

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that future talks on a settlement of the war in Ukraine should focus on security guarantees for both countries and an

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula about even ahead of Brazil runoff, Datafolha poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are about even heading to Sunday's election runoff, a Datafolha poll showed on Thursday.

October 22, 2026

Election|Environment|Political

Brazil court orders government to provide transportation for Indigenous voters in Sunday’s runoff

A federal court in Brazil has ordered the government to ensure Indigenous people can vote in Sunday’s presidential runoff

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes

Mark Zuckerberg has made a deal with Meta to help him pay a proposed billionaire tax that is on the ballot in California

October 22, 2026

Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

Sister of American held in Russia says he didn't know he was being released until he saw US flag

The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the U.S. citizen freed after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, said her brother didn’t realize he was being released until he was taken onto a plane and saw an American flag

October 22, 2026

Political|World

Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years

Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets on Thursday in the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years, as demonstrators demanded free

October 22, 2026

Finance|Political|Technology

New Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new directive telling troops they cannot use “nonpublic information” to make bets on prediction markets

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Central Park's horse-drawn carriage drivers fear for their future as New York City passes a ban

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists

October 22, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Nothing personal between me and Trump, Zelensky tells CNN

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

Vance defends Ramaswamy over controversial attack ad

Vice President Vance defended GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy amid bipartisan criticism of an ad that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent.

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump says wind turbine imports threaten national security

US President Donald Trump on Thursday declared imports of wind turbines and their components a threat to national security, but stopped short of imposing new tariffs on

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

The latest sign of Republican midterm problems: A top super PAC is buying ads in Mississippi

October 22, 2026

Political|Sports|US

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

US President Donald Trump criticized NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behavior during the singing of the national anthem at a recent NBA game.

October 22, 2026

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote

October 22, 2026

Egypt calls for Yemen talks as parliament weighs military support to Saudi Arabia

Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen conflict diplomatically, its foreign minister said, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the

October 22, 2026

Aurora firefighters rescue trapped driver after crash

October 22, 2026

Interview|Political|World

‘It’s not something personal between me and President Trump,’ Zelensky tells CNN's Amanpour

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Thursday that his opposition to lifting sanctions on Russia is aimed at protecting Ukraine and not driven by any personal disagreement with US President Donald Trump.

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson condemn use of attack ads in Maine's Senate race

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Oil hits five-month high as Houthi attacks stoke supply fears

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a five-month high on Thursday after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns of further disruption to energy

October 21, 2026

Political|Technology|World

Danish military orders long-range missiles, drawing Russian ire

NATO member Denmark said on Thursday it has agreed to buy its first long-range precision missiles as the Nordic country

October 22, 2026

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four people in the Gaza Strip in separate incidents on Thursday, health officials in the enclave said.

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

The GOP is on a rescue mission in Kansas, where Dems haven't won a Senate race in nearly a century

Republicans have won every race for U.S. Senate in Kansas for nearly a century

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

Trump backs Ramaswamy attack ad as Republican Ohio governor condemns it

US President Donald Trump extolled an attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against his Democratic rival in the close Ohio governor's race on Thursday, even as the

October 21, 2026

Economy|Election|Health|Political

Lula hopes older voters can help power him to victory against Flavio Bolsonaro

Rony Amaral, 71, is terrified right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro will slash healthcare and pension spending if he wins

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US

NATO allies Canada and Turkey upgraded their relations to a "strategic partnership" during the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

UK to judge local projects together in investment rules shake-up

Britain will assess public investment projects in the same area together rather than individually, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday, part of a

October 22, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Southern Italy truckers ease protests as government approves aid

Truck drivers' protests that have seriously affected fuel and food supplies in southern Italy eased on Thursday, as Prime Minister

October 22, 2026

Business|Election|Political|Sports

As Trump's support slips, white evangelicals remain his Republican bedrock

President Donald Trump is losing ground among many of the voters who returned him to the White House

October 22, 2026

Europe|Political|World

France's Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and

October 22, 2026

Arts|Political

Rahul Gandhi's nephew says he was forced to remove protest artwork from Delhi exhibition

The nephew of Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said he was forced to remove several pieces of art documenting youth protests from his exhibition at a

October 22, 2026

Cuba's public transport plunges to all-time low amid US fuel blockade, minister says

Cuba's Transportation Minister Eduardo Rodriguez Davila faces daily what appears to be mission impossible: moving millions of people by plane, train and

October 22, 2026

Arts|Political|World

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in over five years

The son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that he had spoken with his mother for the first time in more than five years while she

October 22, 2026

Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds

A new report shows President Donald Trump's administration has sharply increased deportations over the past year

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Polymarket, Kalshi expand political donations as firms face state, federal scrutiny

Prediction market operators Kalshi, Polymarket and their founders have given at least $5 million combined to Republican and Democratic political

October 22, 2026

High gas prices strain Detroit's hungry and food banks ahead of midterm elections

A neatly packed cardboard box of pasta, dry beans, canned goods and powdered milk made Tonya King cry.

October 22, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political

Trump's tax-exempt diesel draws skepticism from farmers, eludes others

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month to expand access to tax-exempt diesel as soaring prices frustrate voters ahead of midterm

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

US Supreme Court rulings reshape midterm election battlefield

The November 3 midterm elections are quickly approaching after an electoral cycle shaped to an unusual degree by decisions of the US Supreme Court, a

October 22, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress

US President Donald Trump's moves in recent weeks to ease economic pressure on Russia while stepping up criticism of Ukraine have triggered bipartisan

October 22, 2026

Election|MidEast|Political

How would a Netanyahu election loss change Israel's policies toward the Palestinians?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot both oppose an independent Palestinian state, meaning

October 22, 2026

Political|US|World

Massive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks

October 21, 2026

Political|Sports|US

Atlanta’s dream of a WNBA title might be coming soon. A guardian Angel leads the way

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

Advocates for stricter voter ID laws are pushing new measures in some states to require driver's license or partial Social Security numbers on mail-in ballots

October 22, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Turkey to host regional and European foreign ministers for talks on regional conflicts, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Britain, France and Germany in Istanbul on Friday for talks on regional

October 22, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political

Greece says it is implementing sanctions linked to Iran

The Greek finance ministry said on Thursday it was implementing sanctions in place linked to Iran and that it backed efforts to effectively combat money laundering and the

October 22, 2026

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy, Spain lift border controls brought in after Ceuta migrant rush

Italy and Spain have agreed to lift border controls on each other's citizens, the interior ministry in Rome said on Thursday, ending

October 22, 2026

Israeli settlers steal Palestinians' olives as attacks on harvest grow more violent

Brought to tears as he recalled Israeli settlers hitting his cherished olive trees with sticks and taking off with the

October 22, 2026

Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider response

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Thursday that four vessels involved in illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf were simultaneously hit and

October 22, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Freed Russian prisoner Stephen Hubbard has returned to American soil

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Taiwan probes organised crime links to China's 'transnational repression'

Taiwan is probing organised crime's links to Chinese efforts to carry out "transnational repression", a security official said on Thursday,

October 22, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff

Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired US schoolteacher in custody since 2022, from prison on Wednesday and took him to St Petersburg to fly back to the US,

October 21, 2026

Africa|Political|Sports|World

A small but powerful African nation is bringing Formula 1 back to the continent. Not everyone is celebrating

October 22, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

As riots overshadow Macron’s final months in office, presidential hopefuls jockey to succeed him

Emmanuel Macron, a centrist, is in the final stretch of his presidency as France faces intense protests

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

Fights over loyalty to America, party and Trump dominate Michigan and Kansas Senate debates

October 22, 2026

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Enes Kanter Freedom refuses to sit in luxury suite of State Farm Arena and leaves WNBA Finals

Enes Kanter Freedom refused to sit in a suite the Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena arranged for the former NBA player’s protection at Wednesday night’s Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries and instead left the arena

October 21, 2026

Economy|Political|World

China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea

All countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following a meeting of

October 21, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall says the Ukraine war, not the Iran war, has caused high diesel prices

Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall says Ukraine’s war with Russia — and not the U.S. war with Iran — has caused high diesel prices

October 22, 2026

Election|Political

Judge curbs Trump administration’s hunt for noncitizen voters in some states, citing flawed data

October 22, 2026

Election|Political|US

Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race

President Donald Trump has traveled to South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful — but not necessarily optimistic — that their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state

October 21, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology

Meta sued in Australian class action over alleged social media harm to children

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in an Australian court against Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram that alleges the social media platforms exposed children to

October 21, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

The Latest: Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate race

President Donald Trump is in South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful that their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state

October 21, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Carney says Trump’s tariffs hurt Americans as US Embassy alleges Canadian interference

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have raised costs for American families and upended decades of trade as he unveiled a $6.2 billion plan to protect Canada’s manufacturing heartland

October 21, 2026

Election|Political

Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation

The top Democratic lawmakers on the congressional intelligence committees on Wednesday said they received an intelligence briefing that Russia has

October 21, 2026

Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Republicans fly past former spending caps nixed by US Supreme Court

Since the US Supreme Court in June struck down federal caps on political party spending with input from candidates, Republican committees have surged past

October 21, 2026

Election|Political

Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

States with Senate races crucial to controlling the chamber this year are seeing an increase in the number of early ballots cast compared with four years ago

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico case over Cambridge Analytica scandal

October 21, 2026

Sister of American Stephen Hubbard says he's in disbelief following release by Russia

The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the American who was freed after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, says he was in disbelief about his release

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

California state workers begin 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare

California state workers began a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm

October 21, 2026

Election|Political

Key Ohio Republicans criticize Ramaswamy’s ad with Acton’s estranged mother, even as Vance and Trump defend it

October 20, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|World

Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Russia has agreed to resume three-way negotiations next month with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine

October 21, 2026

Election|Political|US

Democrats sue to block Trump administration from usurping states' authority to administer elections

Democratic Party leaders are suing to block President Donald Trump’s administration from usurping states’ authority to administer elections

October 21, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it resume building a border wall through Texas's Big Bend region

October 21, 2026

Chevron to sharpen US Gulf focus with sale of older assets

Chevron is exploring the sale of some of its older oil and gas assets in the US Gulf, the company confirmed to Reuters, part of an

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|Technology

Trump says fraud investigations make 'very big dent' in overseas scams

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration has made a "very big dent" in scams by foreign criminal networks that lure Americans into

October 21, 2026

Business|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hopes for new talks with Russia, US by early November

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine supported a US proposal for three-way talks with Russia and the United States at the level of negotiators to be held as

October 21, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they exploit unrest in France for political gain

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

For Flavio Bolsonaro, runoff vote tests Brazilians' appetite for family's political brand

For right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, his biggest strength is also his greatest weakness: the Bolsonaro family name.

October 21, 2026

Tunisia military court sentences opposition figure Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison

A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the

October 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

France's Macron vows order, calls foreign criticism of unrest 'stupid'

President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Wednesday to prevent a repeat of last weekend's violence at protests planned in the coming days,

October 21, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico levies rare treason charge against ex-official over US drug operation

Mexican federal prosecutors charged a former state prosecutor with treason on Wednesday after accusing him of allowing US personnel to take part in a drug

October 21, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports

Roger Goodell is comfortable with security for the NFL's Paris game between the Steelers and Saints

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has a high comfort level in the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers playing the league's first game in France in light of the civil unrest that could include more protests this weekend in Paris and elsewhere around the country

October 21, 2026

Political|World

How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work

Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: State Department warns Americans about Latin America. Privately, it tells asylum officers a different story

October 21, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia is willing in principle to join new Ukraine peace talks in November, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks next month with Ukraine and the US on

October 21, 2026

Election|Political

FCC chair says broadcast networks could violate regulatory obligations by airing 'fake polls'

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that US broadcast networks could violate their regulatory obligations by

October 21, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

US congressional candidate Brad Lander released after being detained by Israeli military in West Bank

Brad Lander, a US Democratic Party candidate for Congress, was detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, along with other

October 21, 2026

Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders and would not include

October 21, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Colombia to enact 2027 budget by decree after congressional process fails

Colombia's government said on Wednesday it will enact its 2027 budget of 634.9 trillion pesos ($198.83 billion) by decree after a procedural error in Congress derailed final

October 21, 2026

Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms

President Donald Trump has arrived in Greenville, North Carolina

October 20, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Macron slams ‘stupid comments’ from world leaders after Trump blames France unrest on migrants

October 21, 2026

Election|Political|World

Bolsonaro's lead over Lula narrows ahead Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has narrowed ahead of an October 25 runoff, a Quaest poll showed on Wednesday.

October 21, 2026

Election|Political|US

Michigan mayoral race still unsettled nearly a year after election as recount request filed

October 21, 2026

Environment|Political|Science

UK government approves a natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns

The U.K. government has approved a natural gas project off Scotland's coast despite environmental objections

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Human rights could improve – or worsen – based on how nations use the UN treaty against cybercrime

If the treaty enters into force, responsible nations will have to carefully monitor how other countries use it.

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed meeting US President Donald Trump in China as he welcomed Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in St Petersburg on Wednesday

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, agencies report

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.

October 21, 2026

Arts|Interview|Political

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he supports ceasefire, trilateral talks with US and Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he hoped for a positive outcome from US envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting in Russia on Wednesday and that he supports talks

October 21, 2026

FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France's immigrants for riots without evidence

U.S. President Donald Trump and leading Republicans are trying to leverage widespread riots in France ahead of midterm congressional elections by making unsubstantiated claims that the social unrest in Europe is caused by Muslim migrants

October 20, 2026

The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds

Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027

October 21, 2026

Political|Technology|World

Malaysia bans civil servants from using navigation app Waze, citing data risks over Israeli links

Malaysia has banned civil servants from using the navigation app Waze due to data security concerns linked to its Israeli origins

October 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary finance minister hopes deficit cuts pave way for 2032 euro entry

Hungary's government hopes a front-loaded budget adjustment geared towards spending cuts will pave the way for a sustainable reduction in the deficit

October 21, 2026

Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

Two Ukrainians over 80 years old were among four killed in overnight Russian attacks that also targeted energy facilities across four regions, officials said, hours after US

October 21, 2026

Arts|Election|Opinion|Political

Democrats' faith in election results is falling but still exceeds Republicans', AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Democrats have lost faith in the accuracy of U.S. election results over the past four years

October 21, 2026

Political

Yemen's Houthis deny launching drones towards Saudi Arabia's Medina

Yemen's Houthis said that they had neither launched drones towards the Saudi holy city of Medina on Wednesday nor conducted military operations towards Saudi Arabia, refuting

October 21, 2026

Election|Political

Trump campaigns in South Carolina to support Senate candidate Graham

President Donald Trump campaigned in South Carolina on Wednesday to support Republican Senator Darline Graham, who is in a surprisingly

October 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses

October 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia, ruling party official says

Turkey will submit to parliament a mandate allowing for military personnel to be deployed to Saudi Arabia under its joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a

October 21, 2026

US invokes rarely used torture law in revamped case against Maduro

Nicolas Maduro is one of just a handful of people to be charged in the US with violating a federal law criminalizing torture committed overseas, a Reuters

October 21, 2026

Political|World

Ghana president: anybody committed to fighting terrorism is welcome in West Africa

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama said on Wednesday he was not concerned about Russian security assistance in the Sahel and that anyone committed to

October 21, 2026

Republicans bet Musk’s millions can rescue Texas' Paxton in US Senate race

Texas Democrats' best chance at a statewide win in more than three decades is facing a wall of Republican money,

October 21, 2026

US agents investigate report incendiary device thrown at ICE office in Atlanta

US federal agents are investigating reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday

October 21, 2026

Education|Europe|Political|World

The history behind France's proud tradition of protests

France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity

October 21, 2026

Economy|Political

A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy

When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting

October 21, 2026

Jane Doe said she felt ‘unsupported and disbelieved’ by Cornell president in letter sent to faculty leaders

October 20, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject separation process in a victory for Carney

Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes counted showing 75% support for staying

October 20, 2026

Australia|Crime|Health|Political

Driver accused of intentionally driving into Australian lawmaker was not a known threat, police say

A driver accused of intentionally injuring Australian lawmaker Helen Haines by hitting her with his car appeared in court on Wednesday

October 20, 2026

Arts|Opinion|Political|World

UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests

UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct in a recent crackdown on protests, where they said

October 20, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI

The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity

October 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Fears of a post-midterms Trump rampage spur ‘brutal’ internal jockeying

October 20, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Trump says he asked Putin to release American Stephen Hubbard

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has raised with Russian President Vladimir Putin the issue of Stephen Hubbard, a

October 20, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military, WSJ reports

Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday,

October 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Trump, Bloomberg ramp up spending ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would spend more than $400 million on Republican campaign efforts, while the New York Times reported that former New

October 20, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|World

NFL says heightened security measures will be in place for the Steelers-Saints game in Paris

The NFL says security will be heightened for the game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on Sunday after protests engulfed the French capital last weekend

October 20, 2026

Business|Crime|Political

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government

October 20, 2026

Alberta rejects secession referendum, chooses to remain part of Canada

October 20, 2026

Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk'

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls

October 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Senate Democrats launch first ad in Mississippi as their midterm optimism spreads in the South

Senate Democrats' campaign spending group is wading into Mississippi's Senate race for the first time this cycle

October 20, 2026

Political

Brazil's Lula challenges Flavio Bolsonaro to make financial records public ahead of election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday pledged to disclose his bank, tax and telephone records as long as his right-wing challenger Flavio

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met

Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands were met, Iranian media reported, underscoring its hardening

October 20, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection

Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey on Tuesday, drawing swift condemnation from Greece which called it a violation of international

October 20, 2026

Crime|Interview|Political

Investigators interview Rep. Ilhan Omar’s sister

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election

Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said in a post on X on Tuesday that he would restore Perse, a tax break program for the events sector, if he wins Sunday's presidential

October 20, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Phoenix Tailings to build $375-million rare earths facility in New York state

Phoenix Tailings will build a commercial-scale rare earth processing facility worth $375 million in the city of Rochester, New York state's Governor Kathy

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Rubio to encourage India's Reliance to produce, refine more Venezuelan oil

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to encourage India's Reliance Industries to refine more Venezuelan crude at its local refineries and potentially

October 20, 2026

Ahead of elections, Bessent says a Democrat-led Congress could do little to stop Trump agenda

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that there was not much a Democrat-led House of Representatives could do to stop the Trump administration's agenda.

October 20, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Romanian parliament confirms new prime minister after months of deadlock

Independent Luca Niculescu was confirmed as Romania's prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, ending nearly six months of political deadlock that put

October 20, 2026

Health|Political

Trump uses antisemitic term ‘Shylock’ while defending Sen. Marshall’s lawsuits against his patients over medical bills

October 20, 2026

Political|Sports

Infantino set to take his FIFA reelection campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federations

Gianni Infantino’s campaign for reelection as FIFA president moves this week to Japan and a meeting with the Asian Football Confederation

October 20, 2026

UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols

Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets

October 20, 2026

Political|Science|Sports

Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different story

In a recent national survey, Americans with the most negative views of women were the biggest proponents of transgender sports bans.

October 20, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics

Some governments use legitimate AI concerns as a pretext to control political discussion, particularly chatbot responses about those in power.

October 20, 2026

Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say

Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say,

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Could disillusioned Kansas voters send their first Democrat to the US Senate in 94 years?

The last time the state of Kansas sent a Democrat to the US Senate, the Great Depression was ravaging the state, wheat prices had collapsed and

October 20, 2026

Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia

Britain will fly Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks, the

October 20, 2026

Political|US|World

Rubio says Ukraine interceptors may not have been delivered, but not for political reasons

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday acknowledged that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program

October 20, 2026

Education|Health|Political

Fact check: Trump brings back his 2024 lie that schools are secretly sending kids to hospitals for gender surgery

October 20, 2026

Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Colombian Congress approves $201.1 billion budget for 2027

Colombian lawmakers approved spending distributions for next year's 634.9 trillion pesos ($201.14 billion) budget early on Tuesday, trimming spending linked to a 10-year-old

October 20, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin hopes Witkoff can brief Putin soon on latest Ukrainian/European thinking on peace deal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it hoped a meeting in Russia between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff could be organised in the near future to

October 20, 2026

A 16-year-old carried out the Bend school shooting. Could his parents face charges?

October 20, 2026

Australia|Crime|Political

Driver charged with ramming Australian lawmaker with car in ‘targeted’ attack

October 19, 2026

Australia|Health|Political

Attack on Australian politician follows years of threats to public figures

Australian lawmakers and enforcers have to sought to lower the temperature of political debate and warned about growing threats to public figures since 2021,

October 20, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy to meet Witkoff after Trump says Russia has been 'fine' on Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will fly to Oslo to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, trying to repair ties with Washington that have deteriorated

October 20, 2026

Political|World

China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal

China's military said on Tuesday it had sent forces to watch a US warship that "illegally" entered waters around a disputed shoal in the

October 20, 2026

Election|Political

Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc as elections loom

Malaysia cancelled the registration of the country's main opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) on Tuesday amid a dispute between its key parties, dealing a

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Political

US to launch $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs, Trump says

President Donald Trump said on Monday the US Department of Agriculture will launch what he called a new "harvest fuel relief

October 20, 2026

Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australian barber hailed as hero for running to lawmaker's rescue during attack

Australian barber Ricky Jefferies has been hailed as a hero for running out of his store to detain a man who authorities allege deliberately drove a car

October 20, 2026

Election|Political|US

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu’s reelection bid, breaking with Trump

October 20, 2026

Election|Political

GOP attacks on El-Sayed’s Muslim faith come to a head in heated town hall exchange

October 19, 2026

Europe|Political

Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder

Paris police say that they have issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting.”

October 19, 2026

Australia|Crime|Political

Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

An Australian lawmaker remains in critical condition after being hit by a car in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says appears to be a deliberate attack

October 19, 2026

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Brazil's government says $4 billion budget reshuffle needed for Lula measures in 2027

Brazil's Planning Ministry said on Monday that the budget reallocations needed to accommodate measures recently announced by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he

October 19, 2026

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Democratic senator sparks controversy over comments on investigating the Trump administration

October 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is open to three-way arms-control talks with the leaders of China and Russia as

October 19, 2026

MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Tuesday

Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to a Pakistani official and Iranian media.

October 19, 2026

Arts|Political|US|World

Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese

More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation

October 19, 2026

Europe|Political|World

French Prime Minister calls for partial curfews after weekend riots

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday he had asked local authorities to impose partial curfews this evening following violent protests across the nation

October 19, 2026

Political|Sports|World

UEFA gives FIFA a Nov. 2 deadline to release Infantino World Cup plan documents

UEFA has given FIFA until Nov. 2 to release documents about Gianni Infantino's secretive investment plan for the World Cup

October 19, 2026

Rights group says paramilitary drone strike in Sudan killed 41 near Ethiopian border

A drone strike blamed on Sudan's paramilitaries has killed 41 displaced people near the Ethiopian border

October 10, 2026

Political|World

Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united

Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity

October 19, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Houthi attack kills 58 at Yemen government training camp, governor says

Fifty-eight people were killed and more than 200 were injured after an attack on Monday by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a government security forces training camp in Yemen's Shabwa

October 19, 2026

Health|Political|Science

Trump signs order creating NIH division, task force for women's health

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order alongside first lady Melania Trump on Monday creating a White House task

October 19, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|World

Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race

Israelis are due to hold a national

July 29, 2026

Arts|Interview|Political|World

Spain's rush to clear Ceuta migrant backlog raises rights concerns

(In October 19 story, corrects paragraph 18 to reflect that Melilla, along with Ceuta, are Europe's only land borders with Africa) By Corina Pons and Victoria Waldersee CEUTA/MADRID, Oct 19 (Reuters)

October 19, 2026

Europe|Political|World

France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after weekend of riots

French authorities set curfews in parts of several cities on Monday, including Paris, Lille and Nice, as they faced pressure over

October 19, 2026

Milan luxury shops close for fear of new unrest as government prepares to deploy troops

Italy's government will dispatch 500 army troops to "defend Milan" after two days of unrest that saw demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and

October 19, 2026

Election|Political

Sweden's Centre Party leader to explore forming government

Sweden's parliament speaker said on Monday he has asked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to explore the grounds for the formation of a new government, giving

October 19, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court backs Pentagon decision to throw out plea deals for 9/11 alleged conspirators

October 19, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

Two Serbian opposition figures targeted with spyware, research group says

Two Serbian opposition figures were recently targeted with powerful cyberespionage tools, according to one of the men and a report issued on Monday by

October 19, 2026

Election|Political

Bolsonaro's lead over Lula narrows ahead of Brazil runoff, polls show

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has narrowed ahead of an October 25 runoff, two polls showed on Monday, pointing to a

October 19, 2026

Crime|Health|Political

Terrorism squad probes vehicle attack that critically injured Australian lawmaker

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with Prime Minister

October 19, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Swedish appeals court fines ex-national security adviser for gross negligence

A Swedish appeals court on Monday found former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm, a friend of the prime minister, guilty of mishandling secret information,

October 19, 2026

Europe|Political|US|World

Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia

October 18, 2026

National Guard member is shot while breaking up a fight in Washington, suspect is hit in return fire

A National Guard member has been shot and injured while trying to break up a fight in the nation's capital

October 19, 2026

"He was a hero": Sacramento mom says her son shot, killed Oregon school shooter

October 19, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism and looting in France protests

Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille report their shops have been vandalized during protests in France

October 19, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Rubio denies US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied on Monday that the United States had paused some intelligence sharing with Ukraine, contradicting Ukrainian

October 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Japan PM says won't rule out debt issuance to fund tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she would not rule out the chance of issuing bonds to fund a two-year cut to the country's consumption

October 19, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

Hungarian journalists feel the pressure lifting after Orbán’s defeat

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's election defeat in April ended a 16-year rule marked by media control and restrictions on press freedoms

October 19, 2026

Business|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade barbs in 1st debate only days before presidential runoff

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have faced off for the first time in a debate, only days before their Oct. 25 runoff election for the country’s top job

October 19, 2026

‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war

October 19, 2026

Mali forces, Russian backers kill scores of civilians in drone strikes, report says

Mali's armed forces and their Russian backers utilized some "apparent indiscriminate" drone strikes and other abuses as part of an ramped-up offensive against insurgents in

October 19, 2026

Crime|Political|World

4 dead and dozens injured after major fire breaks out at one of Canada’s largest military bases

October 18, 2026

Election|Political

Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House

October 18, 2026

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed anger and shame over recent violence in France

October 18, 2026

Election|Political|World

Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

President Donald Trump has endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for late in his reelection campaign

October 18, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Macron condemns "shocking" scenes of violence across France

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned on Sunday what he called the "dissenters" who looted and vandalised cities in "shocking" scenes across France on the sidelines of

October 18, 2026

Environment|Political|Sports

DC golf course at center of fight over tree clearing to start renovations next month, Trump says

October 18, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron urges calm as France counts the cost of worst unrest in years

President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on Sunday, a day after France suffered one of its worst days of

October 18, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks

Egypt's top security body says it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

October 18, 2026

Republicans confront anger from their own red-state voters ahead of midterms

October 18, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday rejected calls to step down and said street protests, which continued for a sixth day, were a threat not to his

October 18, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political

Carney’s pipeline push is unlikely to bring back Canada’s oil jobs boom

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is betting a new pipeline can help revive the country’s oil industry, boost its production and

October 18, 2026

Election|Political

How JB Pritzker’s midterm investments could pay off in a 2028 White House bid

October 18, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU condemns attacks by violent settlers, including on diplomats, spokesperson says

The European Union "strongly condemns" attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, including against European diplomats, the bloc's foreign policy spokesperson said on

October 18, 2026

Political|World

Deaths confirmed after 'serious incident,' fire at Canada military base in Alberta

People were killed and injured in a serious incident that resulted in a fire on one of Canada's busiest

October 18, 2026

Asia|Political|World

Japan PM Takaichi's support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office, Kyodo reports

The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration fell below 50% to its lowest level since she took office in October last year, Kyodo News

October 18, 2026

Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Leo leads Sunday prayers in first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery

October 18, 2026

Celebrity|Election|Political

Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates — they're really good looking

President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes

October 18, 2026

Election|Political|US

Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood and criticizes implications that he has ‘dual loyalty’

October 18, 2026

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Trudy has strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves toward Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast

October 17, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

US wants Israel to 'crack down' on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says

The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday.

October 17, 2026

Arts|Political

Final plans for 250-foot triumphal arch omit Trump’s idea for military complex

October 17, 2026

Economy|Political

Zelenskiy criticizes Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong'

US President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia and tariffs on its goods days before they were to take effect will

October 17, 2026

Economy|Education|Political|World

Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Violent clashes, fires, and looting have marred demonstrations across France as hundreds of thousands protest rising living costs and poor school conditions

October 17, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public

October 17, 2026

Crime|Political|US

It wouldn’t be easy to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her citizenship, legal experts say

October 17, 2026

Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied

Thousands of Tunisians joined the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years in the capital on Saturday, accusing him of undermining democracy and

October 17, 2026

Crime|Election|Political|US

Rep. Ilhan Omar challenges legality of Trump administration search of her home

October 17, 2026

Election|Political

Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim

President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning

October 17, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

German minister seeks debt-brake exemption to sustain Ukraine aid

Germany's development minister is seeking an exemption from the country's debt brake, a constitutional limit on government borrowing, for Ukraine funding,

October 17, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacks

Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate

October 17, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest

October 17, 2026

Canada's Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation ahead of referendum

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal to voters in his home province of Alberta warning that a referendum that could put the oil-rich province on a path toward independence is a dangerous gamble at a time of growing threats to Canada’s sovereignty

October 16, 2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home

Attorneys for Rep_ Ilhan Omar are asking the Justice Department to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an investigation into her citizenship status was “neither justified nor lawful.”

October 17, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns

The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm election, warning that local officials who process ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution

October 16, 2026

Political|World

Why Trump decided to fire Katie Zacharia as press secretary after just five days: ‘Did anyone vet her?’

October 16, 2026

Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign

October 16, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Political

DOJ reaches settlement with Mississippi police department it found routinely violated civil rights

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday it reached a settlement forcing reforms for a Mississippi city and its police department, which the DOJ found discriminated against Black people, used excessive force and retaliated against critics

October 16, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy blasts US-Russian diesel deal, welcomes bigger European role in peace process

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday condemned US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations and welcomed

October 16, 2026

Election|Health|Political

FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility

Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded rumors that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, was treated in an Ohio mental health facility last week

October 12, 2026

Interview|Political|US

White House press secretary Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was fired after less than a week on the job, two US officials said on Friday

October 16, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|Technology

US arms firm Anduril could make interceptors in Europe, executive says

US defence firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a company executive said this week, as governments aim to

October 16, 2026

In Yemen's besieged Taiz, families take shelter as Houthis close in

Ali Hassan and his family took shelter under a stairwell at a school in Taiz as Iran-allied Houthi forces closed in around them, tightening a siege of Yemen's third-

October 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters,

October 16, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader's abduction and transfer to Syria

Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander was kidnapped in Lebanon and taken to Syria

October 16, 2026

Political|Sports

NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule

The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

October 16, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

Serbian populist leader Aleksandar Vucic returns to tragedy-hit Novi Sad for preelection rally

Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has returned to Novi Sad, the northern city where 16 people died in a train station tragedy almost two years ago that set off a wave of anti-government protests

October 16, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as a new report shows a spike in civilian casualties

Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of households and wounded at least 15 people

October 16, 2026

Election|Political|Technology

Meta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil election, Folha reports

Meta employees acknowledged in internal communications that the Instagram accounts of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were hindered by restrictions during

October 16, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Putin agrees to cooperate with Pope Leo's plea for aid for Ukrainian town

President Vladimir Putin told Pope Leo he had agreed to cooperate after the pontiff asked him on Friday to help get vital supplies into the Russian-

October 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

EU to propose import curbs on other Chinese sectors, says EU chief

The European Commission will propose curbs on imports from China going beyond the safeguard measures it agreed with Beijing to halve inbound shipments

October 16, 2026

Business|Political

Kristi Noem quietly moves to her third job in Trump administration

October 16, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin told Pope Leo he backs Vatican idea to help civilians in Oleshky

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Pope Leo in a phone call on Friday that he supported a Vatican initiative to help deliver supplies to civilians in the Russian-

October 16, 2026

Election|Political|Technology

US tells election officials to be on guard against AI-powered tricks ahead of midterms

The FBI and the US cyber defense agency CISA are urging election officials -- and the American public -- to be on guard against AI-powered tricks ahead of next month's

October 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Chile's pension funds requested curbs on interest-rate bets before losses, Bloomberg reports

Executives at Chile's pension funds appealed to regulators for curbs on volatile interest-rate derivatives before a downturn in US Treasuries left them with billions of dollars in

October 16, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Madrid demands La Liga president resigns after comparing attacks on referees with Nazi propaganda

Real Madrid has again demanded the resignation of the president of La Liga after he compared the club’s efforts to discredit referees with the propaganda techniques of the German Nazi regime

October 16, 2026

Over 1 million consumers were facing power cuts in Ukraine at some point, energy ministry says

Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy facilities in the capital Kyiv and five other regions on Friday, causing emergency power outages, Ukraine's energy ministry said.

October 16, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Germany, Portugal reaffirm 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel on Friday reaffirmed their countries' steadfast backing for Ukraine, saying that Russia

October 16, 2026

Economy|Election|Europe|Political

France's Macron warns EU leaders they need budget deal before year-end, say diplomats

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned EU leaders they should agree the bloc's next long-term budget before the end of the year because elections in

October 16, 2026

Election|Political|World

Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests

Thousands of Indians have taken to the streets in New Delhi, waving the national flag and demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief

October 16, 2026

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south

Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy

October 16, 2026

Election|Political

Indian police detain 'cockroach' founder, student leaders ahead of Delhi rally

Police detained India's 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet Dipke, student leaders and supporters on Friday as hundreds poured into

October 16, 2026

Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Why is the battle for Yemen's Taiz so important?

The city of Taiz is rapidly emerging as the most important battlefront in Yemen's reignited civil war, pitting the Iran-allied Houthis against the internationally

October 16, 2026

Election|Political|US

Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania

Few Republican members of Congress in swing districts may be more closely linked to President Donald Trump than Scott Perry of Pennsylvania

October 16, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loom

Italy has extended by another week its suspension of the European Union's border-free travel arrangements with Spain over a surge in migrant arrivals in Ceuta in late July, an

October 16, 2026

Election|Political|US

‘You should be ashamed of yourself’: Heated Senate debates in Alaska and Maine become personal

October 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Canadian steelmakers offset some US tariff pain with domestic demand

Canada's steel industry, among the sectors hit first and hardest by US President Donald Trump's tariffs, is starting to turn a corner thanks to an uptick

October 16, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

IMF expects at least one more 25 bps ECB rate hike in 2026

The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at least one more time this year to fight high inflation, the International Monetary Fund

October 16, 2026

Trump administration sued over accelerated immigration process for migrant kids

October 16, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's Abiy names new Tigray government, wants polls in six months

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilise the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within six months, after fighting

October 16, 2026

Economy|Political

On the campaign trail, JB Pritzker courts farmers like he's running for president

The town of Shirley, Illinois, population 135, is an unlikely place for a campaign stop.

October 16, 2026

Election|Political|US

‘Far too close for comfort’: An under-the-radar Senate race embodies Democrats’ midterm worries

October 16, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|World

Russia takes over more EU companies' assets over Ukraine support

Russia has seized control of the local assets of four companies from France, Germany, Sweden and Belgium, according to a decree by President Vladimir Putin,

October 16, 2026

Economy|Political|World

UN chief frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan says UN has 'become too risk-averse'

The United Nations has become too risk-averse and its next leader must be prepared to bear the cost of diplomatic failure and try again, Rebeca

October 15, 2026

Business|Finance|Interview|Political|World

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskiy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering

October 15, 2026

Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots

The Trump administration has sued California election officials

October 15, 2026

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide

October 15, 2026

US, Japanese officials meet ahead of APEC meeting in Hong Kong

Japan no longer faces the deflationary environment that existed for more than a decade, and the level of its currency and monetary policy should reflect

October 16, 2026

China targets practical action from global governance forum next week

China is aiming to spur more effective and accessible global governance solutions at a forum next week, convened under its push for an alternative governance system for the

October 16, 2026