IMF says Middle East war to deepen economic divide in Latin America, Caribbean
Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict
EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family
San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row
Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and
April 16, 2026Political
Arts|Business|Political|World
Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now
A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued
April 17, 2026
Health|Political|World
Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director
U.S.
April 17, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'
Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality,
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament
Mongolia's parliament on Monday confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the nation's third prime minister in nine months, following his predecessor's resignation last week over
March 31, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth
The United States has done the lion's share of the work in making Iran less of a threat and other countries now need to step up to reopen the critical
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit
Top U.S.
March 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to the Strait of Hormuz and "just
March 31, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February
The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in January as gains in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction more than offset a contraction in manufacturing, Statistics Canada
March 31, 2026
Asia|Political|US|World
Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip
Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China's
March 31, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say
Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on
March 31, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that U.S. plans to unfurl regime change in Iran and Venezuela were aimed at gaining more control over oil and gas
March 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in
A foreign national has turned himself in to Czech police, admitting that he threw petrol bombs at the building of a Russian culture centre in Prague last week, police said
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
March is the cruellest month
By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war
March 31, 2026
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World
Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration
Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life
March 31, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World
French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world
March 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports
Russia will respond if other countries allow Ukraine to use their airspace to launch drone attacks on Russian Baltic ports, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
March 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"
Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement
Talks aimed at edging toward a solution to the decades-old dispute between Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region broke down without
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy
Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global economy of an enduring Middle East war and "reaffirmed the
April 17, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits
Two more Democrats, former California attorney general and cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, cleared the polling threshold and will
April 17, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S.
March 31, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says he will ask US to relay Easter energy truce offer to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would ask U.S. mediators to pass Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire for
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump administration prepares final lending rule to narrow civil rights protections
The U.S. federal watchdog agency for consumer finance expects to finalize new regulations proposed in November that would narrow key civil-rights-
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says
Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the
March 31, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political
Prince Harry and Elton John's lawsuit against the Daily Mail
The trial at London's High Court to consider allegations from Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile figures against the Daily Mail's
January 15, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say
Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-
March 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre
The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers voiced their support for Ukraine's demand for
March 31, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war
The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption
March 31, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law
The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday urged Israel to repeal a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks,
March 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital
China is stepping up a years-long anti-corruption drive against securities regulatory officials as Beijing works to improve the image of its
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will again be his running mate in an October election,
March 31, 2026
Education|Health|Political|World
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
The U.S.
March 31, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says
Lebanon is preparing for the possibility that hundreds of thousands displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders will not return home
March 31, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made about the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland after economists and politicians warned that a
March 31, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?
The widening Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East and threats to target oil facilities, electricity
March 31, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British
March 31, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio
Hungary's foreign minister and his Russian counterpart discussed EU sanctions in an audio clip released by an investigative news outlet on Tuesday, days
March 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a "step towards apartheid" Monday's approval by the Israeli parliament of a
March 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
President Donald Trump's administration is revoking the U.S. citizenship of a California couple who emigrated from China and pleaded guilty to
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Colombia central bank raises rates to 11.25%, government withdraws from board
Colombia's central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Tuesday for a second consecutive policy meeting, to 11.25%, while the
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war
Brent futures for June delivery settled down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that Iran's president said the country was
March 31, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|World
Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'
U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
U.S.
March 31, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war
Pope Leo urged U.S.
April 01, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers
A roadside explosion appears to have struck the convoy of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, citing initial
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic
April 01, 2026
Arts|Economy|Food|Political|Sports|World
Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina
Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where
March 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital
London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "
March 31, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war
Discussions are under way for a U.N. investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the U.N.
March 31, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President
March 31, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say
The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World
Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and
March 31, 2026
Business|Political|World
US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms
The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
April 01, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day arrest in Orlando
April 17, 2026
Food|Health|Political|Science|World
American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based
March 31, 2026
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal
March 31, 2026
Americas|Crime|Finance|Political|World
Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre
Armed men mounted further attacks in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region on Tuesday, days after a gang's weekend assault in the
April 01, 2026
Crime|Political|World
A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities
April 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US
Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday,
April 01, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US
Hegseth says 'no punishment' for Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's house
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that Army pilots would not be punished after flying attack helicopters near singer Kid Rock's house over the weekend
April 01, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Judicial panel in Wisconsin dismisses lawsuit challenging state's congressional map
A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from Democratic voters that had challenged the state's congressional map.
April 01, 2026
Business|Education|Political|World
US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to approve a Trump administration-crafted settlement that would have allowed churches and other houses of worship to endorse
April 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise
March 31, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing
April 01, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law
Palestinians in
March 31, 2026
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US
Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home
April 17, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz
Hungary's centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of an April 12 parliamentary election, two opinion polls
April 01, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
April 16, 2026
Political|World
Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
April 17, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths
Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a
April 01, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production
Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World
Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
U.S.
April 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World
Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade
Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest
April 01, 2026
Crime|Political|Sports|World
Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup
U.S.
April 01, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case
U.S.
April 01, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.
April 01, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move
Russia said on Wednesday it would kick out a Dutch journalist in response to what it called the expulsion of a correspondent of Russian state news agency RIA from the
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and
April 01, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian
April 01, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have taken the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the Donbas area "yesterday"
April 01, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would act in the country's interest, whatever the "noise", when asked about U.S.
April 01, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, building onto their biggest one-day jump in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comment
April 01, 2026
Political
Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election
Hungary's far-right Our Homeland party could become kingmaker after an April 12 election, as two opinion polls on Wednesday showed
April 01, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday that his Moderate party would aim to form a majority government with the
April 01, 2026
Political|Travel|US|World
King Charles to address US Congress on April 28
Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on April 28 during his visit to Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement on Wednesday.
April 01, 2026
Health|Political|Science
As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight
Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.
April 01, 2026
Arts|Political|US|World
Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital
April 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out
Court records show that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing a court-ordered deadline to move out of his family’s home before police say he killed his wife and then himself
April 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas
April 16, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|World
Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment
April 17, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again
Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again
April 17, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on
April 16, 2026
Crime|Interview|Political|World
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager
April 17, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is
April 17, 2026
Americas|Political|US|World
US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals.
April 16, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment
April 16, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World
FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.
April 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S.
April 16, 2026
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World
Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt
The Kremlin took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging sharp criticism of the authorities from a celebrity blogger on Thursday,
April 16, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.
April 16, 2026
Political|US|World
Latest bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers fails in US House
The U.S.
April 16, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices
U.S.
April 16, 2026
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World
Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.
April 16, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says
Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S.
April 17, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan
The government of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first deportation flight on Thursday, authorities said, fulfilling a campaign pledge to tighten
April 17, 2026
Americas|Political|US|World
US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections
The U.S.
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector
The U.S.
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
The U.S.
April 16, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House
President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the
April 17, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political
Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.
April 17, 2026