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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post
Europe|Political|World

Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to UN Security Council bid

Germany's leading role in rallying support for Ukraine and its close relations with Israel may have cost Berlin the chance of a seat on the U.N.

Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to UN Security Council bid
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday talks with Denmark and Greenland about using the island for collective defense are "in a good place."

Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'
Europe|Political|World

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks

Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which could allow approval

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks
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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago

Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday named Ernesto Justiniano as defense minister, who promised to clear roadblocks following weeks of social unrest and mass

Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor

The Brazilian government expressed "deep disagreements" with the United States' proposal of new tariffs linked to forced labor in a statement on Wednesday, saying the

Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor
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Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine

Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine

Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine
Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Business|Education|Finance|Political|Sports

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has testified in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues

Rejoining the European Union would not "magically solve" Britain's issues, even if the country's long-term future lies with Europe, business and trade

British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues
Political|US|World

Republican backlash intensifies over Trump spy chief pick

Two of President Donald Trump's cabinet members on Wednesday distanced themselves from his pick of loyalist Bill

Republican backlash intensifies over Trump spy chief pick
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US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review

The U.S.

US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review
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US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries after determining they had

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
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EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer

Both the European Union and the United States are committed to complying with their trade agreement, U.S.

EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer
Crime|Political|World

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday

Cuba's former leader Raul Castro turned 95 on Wednesday, though his whereabouts were still unknown two weeks after U.S. authorities charged him with murder

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare

Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between Tehran and

Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare
Political|World

The Supreme Court gave Republicans another congressional win. But its ruling means much more.

The Supreme Court gave Republicans another congressional win. But its ruling means much more.

The Supreme Court gave Republicans another congressional win. But its ruling means much more.
Crime|Health|Political

Louisiana bill will make sleeping on streets a misdemeanor statewide

Louisiana bill will make sleeping on streets a misdemeanor statewide

Louisiana bill will make sleeping on streets a misdemeanor statewide
Election|Political|US|World

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
Entertainment|Environment|Political|World

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo fondly named after U.S. President Donald Trump for its distinctive blond tuft is drawing crowds at a Bangladesh zoo

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
Americas|Election|Political|World

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
Crime|Political|World

Man accused of threatening to blow up Rep. Byron Donalds' office and 'shoot every cop'

Man accused of threatening to blow up Rep. Byron Donalds' office and 'shoot every cop'

Man accused of threatening to blow up Rep. Byron Donalds' office and 'shoot every cop'
Crime|Political|US

Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction

A federal judge is considering whether to throw out a jury’s guilty verdict against former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers

Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals

Ukraine's stepped-up strikes deep inside Russia enable Kyiv to negotiate the end of the war on an equal footing, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, just after one of the

Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday warned young Russians that they would probably die if they sign up to join Russia's war in Ukraine.

NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war
Crime|Political|US|Videos

Residents blast mayor, council over viral video, 'broken trust' at City Hall meeting

Residents blast mayor, council over viral video, 'broken trust' at City Hall meeting

Residents blast mayor, council over viral video, 'broken trust' at City Hall meeting
Crime|Election|Political|US

Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting

Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting

Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Health|Political

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
Crime|Political|World

Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions

Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions

Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania

What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Political|World

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

U.S.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Economy|Health|Political|World

Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program

Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens

Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens

Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra maintained their leads in the open primary race for California

Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall

Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas said ending such attacks

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs

Mexico said on Wednesday that goods complying with the rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) would be exempt from a proposed 10% U.S.

Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs
Europe|Political|World

UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike hit NATO ally Romania

Britain's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Russia's ambassador after a

UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike hit NATO ally Romania
Crime|Political|US|World

Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States

Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States

Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

A special Philippine task force said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports of an alleged new structure on the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit

The body overseeing Bosnia's peace process meets on Wednesday to choose a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian Schmidt, who quit under what he said

Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit
Europe|Political|World

Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike

Romania's foreign minister said on Wednesday several allies were preparing to reinforce air defence capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank after a drone

Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike