Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but faces losing Seoul
UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more
Russell Wilson confirms he's retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports
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Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy'
U.S.
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War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield
Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a teenager's murder to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest
June 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World
The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th
Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank
JAKARTA, June 3 - The Indonesian parliament's financial commission and the government agreed at a hearing on Wednesday to reform the laws relating to the country's financial system and expand the
June 03, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions
June 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.
June 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political
Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme
Indonesian authorities arrested the recently dismissed head of an agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme on
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance and U.S.
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
British PM urges calm after protests over handcuffed student's death
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his
June 03, 2026
Political|World
Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says
The Israeli military said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of killing eight civilians and of wounding 11 more in a drone attack on a passenger bus travelling in a Russian-controlled part of the
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on Wednesday for dialogue between Ukraine and Poland to help defuse tensions after Kyiv renamed an army unit after nationalist
June 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World
A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
Conservative Keiko Fujimori will seek Peru's presidency on Sunday in a runoff vote, hoping that her tough-on-crime stance at a time of
June 03, 2026
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As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
Even before all the votes had been counted in last week's Republican Senate primary in Texas, party members began rolling out attacks on the Democratic candidate,
June 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports
How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
June 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology
George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he’d be going to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance
June 03, 2026
Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Political|US
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass punched her ticket for November’s election. Spencer Pratt is still hoping for his
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass punched her ticket for November’s election. Spencer Pratt is still hoping for his
June 03, 2026
Business|Election|Political|US|World
Desmond and Marni von Wilpert projected to advance in California's 48th congressional district
Republican Jim Desmond, a county supervisor and Democrat Marni von Wilpert are projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's
June 03, 2026
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Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people
June 03, 2026
Business|Political|World
One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged
One person was killed in an Iranian attack targeting civilian facilities in Kuwait, including the international airport and diplomatic missions, the foreign
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has been reappointed to his position, the new government said as it prepared to take office on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
Any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods on top of the rates agreed last year would be unacceptable, senior EU lawmaker said on Wednesday, rejecting U.S. claims the EU
June 03, 2026
Political
Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake
Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake
June 03, 2026
Education|Health|Political|US|World
Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows
A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US
California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting
California’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
June 02, 2026
Political|World
Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure
Raúl Castro has turned 95, a landmark birthday for a man still helping lead one of the last communist countries in the world
June 03, 2026
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom
June 02, 2026
Election|Political|US
Why the count will go on in California
Why the count will go on in California
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants
Pope Leo heads to Spain on Saturday for a week-long tour, his first visit to an EU country outside Italy, which will culminate with the pontiff
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Philippine Senate ends impasse after President says 'get back to work'
Philippine senators broke a days-long legislative standoff on Wednesday after a member of the majority bloc broke ranks and appeared on the Senate floor, allowing a rival
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact
The United States has proposed an additional tariff of 12.5% on imports from India, saying it is among 60 economies that failed to curb imports made with
June 03, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from the remainder of his prison sentence under a royal pardon, the country's justice minister told
June 03, 2026
Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|US
The Latest: Karen Bass advances to runoff election for Los Angeles mayor
For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race
June 02, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Political
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Russia downed 50 drones over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow overnight and continues to repel the suspected Ukrainian attacks, Governor Alexander
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US
Hilton, Becerra lead primary race for California governor
Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra took the early lead in the open primary race for California
June 02, 2026
Australia|Political|World
New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia
The Solomon Islands will negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new
June 03, 2026
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political
Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring
June 02, 2026
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US
'Prairie populist' Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate in Iowa
Iowa State Representative Josh Turek, who describes himself as a "common-sense prairie populist," won the Democratic nomination for the U.S.
June 03, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US
Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race
Republican U.S.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as "compulsory conciliation" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock
June 03, 2026
Business|Education|Political|Sports
Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
The two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support
June 02, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat
June 03, 2026
Political
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people
June 03, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House
June 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
The U.S.
June 03, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Bennett wins Democratic nod in New Jersey primary to face US House Republican Kean
Democrat Rebecca Bennett emerged from a highly competitive primary on Tuesday to take on Republican U.S.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and
June 03, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level
June 03, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts
June 02, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions
New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions
June 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it
Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is accusing one of his opponents in the Alaska primary — another Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan — of working with Democrats to boost the chances of his main rival, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
U.S.
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy
June 03, 2026
Political|World
UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N.
June 03, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Adviser Oz calls Trump medical exam 'spectacular' though questions linger
A physician in Donald Trump's administration brushed off questions about the U.S. president's personal health on Tuesday,
June 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department
Kurt Olsen, a White House official who aided President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, has joined the Justice
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas
Mexico's sugar industry is pushing for the United States to eliminate limits on U.S. imports and is working on a potential anti-dumping case against
June 03, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests
The Trump administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government
June 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
The Trump administration is abandoning the president's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S.
June 03, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
U.S.
June 02, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience
Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed
British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed
June 02, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans
U.S.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says
Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Tuesday the country intends to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says
Canada had a positive meeting with the U.S. on the review of their free trade deal, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-
June 02, 2026
Political|Sports|World
US watching Iran's World Cup delegation for IRGC links, Rubio says
U.S.
June 03, 2026
Africa|Political|World
US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on commanders of armed groups it accused of driving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting
June 03, 2026
Health|Political|World
Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response
U.S.
June 03, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary
By Nolan D.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began
June 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt
June 02, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room
June 03, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|US|World
Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Democrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce
June 02, 2026
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World
'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack
'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack
June 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports
Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs
Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project
June 02, 2026
Africa|Europe|Political|World
Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the
June 03, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
U.S.
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
Mexico's government has reiterated its support to extend the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement for 16 years, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday,
June 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces could again launch a massive attack on Ukraine on Tuesday evening.
June 03, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World
Boston judge critical of Trump's mail-in voting executive order
A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday sharply questioned U.S.
June 02, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Democrats and Republicans say President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence seems unqualified
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology
June 02, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
June 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports
June 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister
The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is "under review", the Baltic country's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that although Washington
June 02, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|World
Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission
The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US
US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks
Two U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed ending the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, saying it could boost sales of newer, cleaner models.
June 02, 2026
Crime|Political
Exclusive: House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
Exclusive: House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
June 03, 2026