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Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon

A newly released poll showed support has fallen further for New Zealand's ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as he continues to face questions

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon
Business|Crime|World

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce
Europe|Political|World

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for closer ties between South America's largest economy and the

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons
Crime|MidEast|World

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
Travel|World

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to pray at a popular Catholic shrine in Angola that was an epicenter of the African slave trade

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf. 

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to the U.S. were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected

Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Business|Science|Technology|World

US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports

The United States National Security Agency is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI tool despite the Pentagon hitting the company with a formal supply-chain risk designation, Axios

US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports
Europe|Sports|World

New favorite? Man City beats Arsenal 2-1 for huge swing in Premier League title race

Manchester City has swung the Premier League title race in its favor by beating Arsenal 2-1 thanks to a second-half winner by Erling Haaland

New favorite? Man City beats Arsenal 2-1 for huge swing in Premier League title race
Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart

Bayern Munich has clinched another Bundesliga title by easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart

Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart
Crime|Europe|World

UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies

British police say they are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies

UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness

Canada's close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, in a video

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness
Business|Economy|Political|World

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year

U.S.

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year
Business|Economy|World

Bank creditors for Brazil's Raizen make restructuring proposal, Bloomberg reports

Brazilian fuel and sugar giant Raizen's bank creditors have presented the company with a new restructuring proposal, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. 

Bank creditors for Brazil's Raizen make restructuring proposal, Bloomberg reports
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control

The Israeli military published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon on Sunday, bringing dozens of mostly abandoned

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

From reforming the UN Security Council to taxing billionaires, thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona over the weekend to

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison

HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after samples tested positive for rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic

Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says

Eight people including a child remain hospitalised in Kyiv after being wounded in a shooting that killed six people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sunday.

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says
Europe|World

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

Officials say Russian strikes have killed at least two people in Ukraine

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

UK police examine Iran links to arson attacks on Jewish targets

British police said they are investigating possible Iran links to a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in London, which the UK chief rabbi said

UK police examine Iran links to arson attacks on Jewish targets
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
Arts|Food|Interview|World

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona

A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country

Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greece next week to renew a security pact between the two countries against the backdrop of the war in Iran, a Greek

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent'

LUANDA, April 19 - Pope Leo on Sunday decried the intensification of the war in Ukraine, calling "for the weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be followed."

Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent'
Sports|Technology|World

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
Science|Sports|Technology|World

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire in early April appears to have revived so-called TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, driven by peace hopes,

Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job

Senior Cabinet ministers are rallying around U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under threat

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
Political|World

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports

U.S.

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
Business|Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a "big deal" between the two countries has been prepared.

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready
Political|World

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks

Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Wildlife is thriving again four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Australia|Crime|World

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with ​war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
Political|World

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
Asia|World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title

Real Sociedad has beaten Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
Africa|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
Sports|US|World

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head

Matt Fitzpatrick had a slow start that let Scottie Scheffler back into the mix at the RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head
Arts|Business|Finance|Political|World

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
Business|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board

The U.S. Coast Guard says an airplane search crew has spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that went missing with six people on board near the western Pacific territory of Saipan

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed until the end of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships
Business|Crime|US|World

US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports

The U.S.

US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect

Six people were killed when a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby in a Kyiv district on Saturday before barricading himself in a supermarket with

Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba

The governments of Brazil, Spain and Mexico on Saturday vowed to step up coordinated aid to Cuba to alleviate what they described as a humanitarian crisis caused by the

Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy signalled his support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over the ongoing row about the decision to appoint Peter

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row
Europe|Sports|World

Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut

Marie-Louise Eta was in little mood for celebrating after making her debut as the first female coach in the Bundesliga on Saturday

Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut
Europe|Political|World

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
Crime|Europe|World

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman

A gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan
Business|Economy|Travel|World

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
Crime|Health|World

A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says

The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm says that he has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide

A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says
Americas|Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado has drawn several thousand supporters to a rally in Madrid

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM
Crime|Europe|World

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links

A man in his 80s on Saturday issued what is believed to be the first formal apology by someone in France for their family's role in transatlantic slavery,

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|World

Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar's Tisza party has increased its parliamentary supermajority to 141 seats out of 199 after the processing of

Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count
MidEast|Political|World

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon in an attack that UNIFIL peacekeepers and French officials said on Saturday was

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash
Americas|Crime|US|World

South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside "Alligator Alcatraz"
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

President Donald Trump has signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
Environment|World

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
Health|Science|World

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’
Africa|Arts|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat

Bayern Munich can clinch another Bundesliga title this weekend thanks to Hoffenheim’s 2-1 win over second-place Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat
Crime|World

Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms

Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil were on Saturday attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in a

Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms
Health|Science|World

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. 

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S.

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him
Business|Economy|Finance|World

ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan's too-slow rate hikes

The yen may come under further pressure if markets see the Bank of Japan as being too slow in addressing inflationary risks, Asian Development Bank

ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan's too-slow rate hikes
Entertainment|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises
Political|World

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
Arts|Business|Political|World

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

British counterterrorism police are investigating an attempted arson attack in London

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community
Environment|Science|US|World

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon

A French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that evidence suggests

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spain's Pedro Sanchez met in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders,

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'

Discussions are under way on how to manage or mitigate a possible U.S. withdrawal from the "European security architecture", Turkish Foreign

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?

An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?

An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
Arts|Celebrity|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’
Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Saturday she declined a meeting with Spain's prime minister during her visit because he was

Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert

Swiss football club FC Basel said on Saturday they have cancelled a Kanye West concert, becoming the latest European venue to stop or postpone the

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says
Europe|World

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour

The five permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council should agree to change their behaviour after failing to stop the war in Iran, Brazilian President

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday,

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
Crime|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

The son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't

By Nolan D.

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't
Business|Economy|Political|World

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz had yet to return to normal operations despite a ceasefire in the Iran war

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a summit in Turkey's Antalya that the time has come for a conversation with the U.S. about how Washington sees future economic ties

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port

Ukrainian drones struck a handful of Russia's oil facilities overnight, including two oil refineries in the Samara region, an oil depot in Crimea and a Baltic Sea port that

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port
Arts|World

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback

Despite overwhelming negative public feedback, the Commission of Fine Arts, stacked with Trump loyalists, gives preliminary approval for President Trump's 250-foot arch.

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
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Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could lead to a "rebellion" against Washington's influence, Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned in an interview

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy
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China willing to advance talks to upgrading Switzerland trade pact, ministry says

China said on Saturday it is willing to advance negotiations on upgrading the China-Switzerland free trade agreement.

China willing to advance talks to upgrading Switzerland trade pact, ministry says
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Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
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Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 19 - Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
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Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday,

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows
Asia|World

New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China

New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests.

New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China
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How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil
Education|World

States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech

A new law named after Charlie Kirk is encouraging Tennessee teachers to include the positive impacts of religion in American history classes

States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
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Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal to supply Australia with warships, Tokyo's most consequential

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal
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US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
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The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands

The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy
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Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl

Carfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
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Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the ​impact of the Iran

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
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Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows

The core area of Beijing's Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows
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Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening

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Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
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Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger