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He left NYC after 9/11 for a new life in South America

November 07, 2026

Washington made Moscow a pariah. Now a tanker of Russian diesel is headed for US shores

November 07, 2026

Russia pounds power facilities around Kyiv, damages major bridge

Russian forces hammered energy infrastructure around Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones overnight, straining Kyiv's power supply and heating systems as

November 07, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesian workers rally for Prabowo as women march against president

Hundreds of workers rallied in support of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday amid allegations that police illegally wiretapped him, while hundreds of women

November 07, 2026

Russia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike

Russia said its forces carried out a massive overnight strike on what it described as targets in Ukraine's military-industrial sector and energy and transport infrastructure in Kyiv

November 07, 2026

World

Russian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says

Russia's delegation to talks with the United States and Ukraine next week will include senior military officials and diplomats including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov,

November 07, 2026

As COP31 comes to Turkey, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem

In the countryside west of Istanbul, trucks line up to empty mixed household waste from the city of 16 million people onto a vast landscape of

November 07, 2026

Political|World

Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments' criticism of Joshua Wong ruling

Hong Kong's Legislative Council (Legco) on Saturday said it condemns criticism by foreign governments on the sentencing of democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional

November 07, 2026

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Delhi world's most polluted major city on eve of Diwali, Swiss group says

Delhi was the world's most polluted major city on Saturday morning, according to Swiss group IQAir's live ranking, as the Indian capital faced severe pollution forecasts a

November 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Qatar says its mediation efforts between US and Iran continue to prevent escalation

Qatar's Prime Minister said the country's mediation efforts between the US and Iran were continuing to prevent the situation in the region from spiraling out of control, Al Jazeera

November 07, 2026

Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank collapse

Paraguay’s ousted president, Santiago Peña, was placed under house arrest on suspicion of breach of trust as prosecutors investigate the collapse of Ueno Bank

November 06, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Powerful Haitian gang reaches out to state disarmament group as gunfights persist

One of Haiti’s most powerful gangs says it has reached out to a state agency responsible for dismantling armed gangs in a push for “peace, stability and national reconciliation.”

November 07, 2026

Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Uruguay at start of South American tour less than a month after lung surgery

Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV has opened a three-nation tour of Latin America by declaring he felt better than he looked and crediting God, good doctors and his healthy lifestyle with his quick recovery

November 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

President Donald Trump says Stephen Miller is replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections

November 06, 2026

World

Two missiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency says

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on

November 06, 2026

Largest US Muslim advocacy group suspends Florida operations over 'terrorist' designation law

Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations has suspended operations in Florida after the enforcement of a law that gave state officials

November 06, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Paraguay ex-president Peña placed under house arrest after impeachment

Paraguayan officials put former President Santiago Peña under house arrest on Friday, shortly after lawmakers impeached him amid a political and financial crisis triggered

November 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Paraguay president impeached and under house arrest following bank collapse scandal

November 05, 2026

Grieving father of Florida Learjet co-pilot defends his daughter's reputation after crash

The father of a 20-year-old private jet co-pilot who died in a crash in Florida said has listened to his daughter’s final radio transmissions many times to try to understand what happened

November 06, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay Senate votes to impeach President Peña

Paraguay's Senate on Friday voted to remove President Santiago Peña from office over his connection to the collapse of local bank ueno, which sparked a political and

November 06, 2026

AI stocks halt their brutal, worldwide sell-off as Wall Street trims its loss for the week

AI stocks bounced back and recovered some of their sell-off from earlier in the week

November 06, 2026

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Rubio to travel to Paris to meet G7 foreign ministers next week

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Paris from November 8 to 10 for a meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers, the State Department said on Friday.

November 06, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Carney welcomes Democrats' push to end Trump's tariffs on Canada after midterm victory

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes a Democratic push to repeal U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada after their sweeping midterm victory

November 06, 2026

Science|World

Zoo Atlanta introduces giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to the public

November 06, 2026

Mamdani and Hochul promise a new day for Puerto Rico after Democrats sweep midterms

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have pledged more support for Puerto Rico as it remains mired in multiple crises

November 06, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

Top US House Democrat on trade issues committed to reversing 'unjustified' tariffs

US Representative Richard Neal, the Democrat who is expected to regain the chairmanship of the tax- and trade-focused House Ways and Means Committee, said on Friday that

November 06, 2026

Health|Science|World

US measles cases climb above 5,000 for first time since 1991

US measles cases have surged to 5,182 so far this year, the highest annual total recorded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 35 years, as the disease continues to

November 06, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay swears in new president as Peña is put under house arrest

Pedro Alliana was sworn in as Paraguay's new president on Friday just as authorities put his impeached predecessor Santiago Peña

November 06, 2026

Three Justice Department officials, including man behind Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe, resign since brutal midterm losses

November 06, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine must be part of Europe's security architecture, EU foreign policy chief says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has no veto on European security matters and Ukraine must become fully integrated into European security architecture, the EU's foreign

November 06, 2026

Business|Finance|World

Fed policymakers consider rate hike after strong jobs report

A stronger-than-expected US jobs report bolstered the case for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, which had lost some momentum amid a

November 06, 2026

Science|Technology|World

Russia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russia is already using its new Rassvet satellite network - billed as a homegrown version of Starlink - for military communications over Ukraine, aiming to make

November 06, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Soccer-China in contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments

China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.

November 06, 2026

Mississippi US Senate candidates battle over ballots as winner remains unclear

US Senate candidates in Mississippi are battling over the treatment of ballots still being counted in the race, one of two remaining Senate contests yet

November 06, 2026

Political|World

US, UK and others condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to

November 06, 2026

Europe|Political|World

France to protect NATO hub in Poland from January, official says

France will take charge of defending Poland's Rzeszow airport, the main hub for deliveries of Western aid to Ukraine, as part of a NATO mission, the French ambassador in

November 06, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Paris Olympics weightlifting medalist Andreev banned 4 years for doping with anabolic steroid

Olympic weightlifting bronze medalist Bozhidar Dimitrov Andreev was banned Friday for doping with an anabolic steroid

November 06, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology|World

Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks

Japan has announced an emergency cybersecurity package that includes AI and cyber rescue teams

November 06, 2026

Europe|Travel|World

Wave of anonymous bomb threats in Europe spreads to broadcasters — what’s going on?

November 05, 2026

Asia|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Migrant surge to Spain's Canary Islands is unsustainable, authorities say

Migrant arrivals to Spain's Canary Islands accelerated this week, with maritime rescue services rescuing 3,261 migrants in the first six days of

November 06, 2026

Americas|Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

'We have nothing': Displaced mothers in Yemen's Taiz collect plastic to survive

Two single mothers who fled their village three weeks ago are struggling to keep their children fed and warm in the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz, where they live in a

November 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US job growth beats expectations in October; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

US nonfarm payrolls increased more than expected in October and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, suggesting the labor market remained resilient and

November 06, 2026

Africa|Asia|Economy|Political|World

China, Gabon elevate ties, pledge deeper mining, security cooperation

China and Gabon elevated their diplomatic ties during a state visit by the Central African nation's president to China, and are looking to deepen cooperation in the areas of

November 06, 2026

Crime|World

Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for mass starvation murders of children

A Kenyan court sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie on Friday to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children

November 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Strong October jobs report sends yields higher

US nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected in October and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, suggesting the labor market remained resilient and giving the Federal Reserve

November 06, 2026

Environment|Science|World

More than 40 pilot whales die in ‘distressing’ mass stranding on New Zealand coast

November 06, 2026

Analysts and investors react to AI market rout

Wall Street recovered some ground on Friday, a day after fears about tighter US regulation of AI wiped trillions of dollars off world stock markets and triggered a dash for

November 06, 2026

Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Millions of displaced Sudanese risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns

Millions of people displaced by Sudan's civil war risk being left without emergency shelter as funding shortfalls deplete aid stocks, the UN refugee agency UNHCR

November 06, 2026

Tanzanian opposition leader cleared of treason, sentenced for incitement

Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, was cleared of treason but convicted of incitement and sentenced to four years in jail on Friday, in a case that rights

November 06, 2026

Japan protests Russian takeover of Japan Tobacco subsidiaries in Russia

Japan has protested to Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries of Japan Tobacco under temporary Russian management

November 06, 2026

Environment|Science|World

China adopts law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection

Beijing has approved a law to improve China's Antarctic research and strengthen regulation of its exploration activities, the official Xinhua news agency reported on

November 06, 2026

Arts|Business|Europe|World

Kremlin accuses Europe of struggling to decide who will speak for it at future Ukraine security talks

The Kremlin accused Europe on Friday of struggling to decide who would represent it in any future talks about ensuring the continent's security as part of a potential Ukraine

November 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Food|World

World food prices dip in October, but remain higher than a year ago

World food prices edged lower in October as weaker import demand contributed to monthly declines in cereal, dairy and meat prices, but were still

November 06, 2026

Science|Technology|World

North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

North Korea rewards its top hackers, tasked with heists like the Binance crypto hack that netted a cool $6.3

November 06, 2026

Russia has seized dozens of Ukrainian hotels. One owner is fighting back

In a sparsely furnished court room in western Ukraine, a clerk called up the defendant. They were met with silence.

November 06, 2026

Australia|Crime|Health|World

Woman, 90, wounded in Bondi Beach shooting dies one year after attack

A 90-year-old woman who was seriously injured during the Bondi Beach shooting has died in hospital nearly a year after the attack, authorities said on Friday.

November 06, 2026

Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

Iran has sent the United States a nuclear proposal via Qatar, to be discussed only after Washington meets Tehran’s seven demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on

November 05, 2026

Arts|World

Judge blocks construction of Trump’s arch within an hour of its final approval

November 05, 2026

Arts|Political|US|World

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s Washington arch

A judge temporarily blocked construction from beginning on President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot (76-meter) triumphal arch in Washington late on

November 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|World

As high oil prices curb demand, fresh signs of glut appear

By Seher Dareen and Anushree Mukherjee LONDON, Nov 6 - The global oil market is showing signs of a return to excess supply as demand drops due to high prices, analysts and traders said, despite the

November 06, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump takes action to make sure the Oval Office stays oval

Even as he puts his golden imprint on the White House, President Donald Trump moved on Thursday to protect two of its most historic spaces, the Oval

November 06, 2026

Arts|World

They fled persecution in Myanmar. In Muslim-majority Malaysia, Rohingya still struggle to belong

Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar face new challenges in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country that does not legally recognize refugees

November 06, 2026

World

UK sending King Charles into political fray as its 'secret weapon', aide says

King Charles is "a secret weapon" being increasingly thrust by the British government into dealing with challenging political situations, a senior royal

November 05, 2026

Interview|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must adapt to new US political realities, solve Patriot air defence issue

Ukraine must adapt to the new realities of US politics to build dialogue and address its needs for more foreign aid and bolstered air defences to counter Russian attacks, President

November 05, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump says Oval Office to become national monument

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a document to make the White House's Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument.

November 05, 2026

Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “

November 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay's Peña resigns as bank collapse triggers political crisis

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following the collapse of a prominent digital lender to which he had former

November 05, 2026

Political|World

Trump to nominate Texas Supreme Court justice who lost election to federal bench

US President Donald Trump is moving to nominate a Republican member of the Texas Supreme Court who voters ousted from office in Tuesday's election to become a life-

November 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Paraguay President Peña under investigation, faces removal from office over bank collapse

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is under criminal investigation following the collapse of a major digital bank, as the South American leader prepares to defend himself before the Senate against possible removal from office on Friday

November 05, 2026

Citibank office shooter targeted company over a $2,500 debt collection, Florida sheriff says

A Florida sheriff says a gunman who killed a woman before being fatally shot by a security guard at Citibank’s office complex in Tampa targeted the campus because he was angry over a $2,500 debt collection

November 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Carney unveils budget to strengthen Canada's economy as Trump's trade war slows growth

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has unveiled a budget aimed at making Canada less dependent on the United States as President Donald Trump’s trade war reshapes the allies’ economic relationship

November 05, 2026

Health|Science|World

UK doctor with Ebola returns from Congo to London for treatment

A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working on the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo returned to Britain on Thursday, with health authorities saying the

November 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|World

Japanese savers have rediscovered interest rates and banks are feeling it

For years, Japanese savers left their cash in bank accounts that paid next to nothing because few things paid much more.

November 05, 2026

Trading Day: A November 5 market bonfire

US stocks plunged on Thursday, led by a ferocious selloff in tech and AI-related stocks as investors reassessed implications for the AI data

November 05, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump meets with top Putin envoy at the White House — but not visiting Ukrainian officials

President Donald Trump says he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy at the White House but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting on Thursday

November 05, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump says he met Putin envoy Dmitriev

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he met with Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

November 05, 2026

Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in the nation’s capital in military vehicles and boats as troops deepen their integration with local law enforcement

November 05, 2026

Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war

Court documents reveal President Donald Trump's administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranians during the ongoing war

November 05, 2026

Europe|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange airstrikes as US envoy describes renewed security talks as productive

Russia and Ukraine traded airstrikes as talks wrapped up in Brussels on Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and security guarantees

November 05, 2026

Political|US|World

Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

The Republican Party's staggering losses at the ballot box this week have left President Donald Trump diminished in Washington and facing tougher

November 05, 2026

Business|Economy|World

What is ueno bank and how did it trigger Paraguay's political crisis?

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday after the collapse of ueno, a prominent commercial bank with ties to his government.

November 05, 2026

Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government

Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival secured nods on Thursday from a majority of lawmakers to try to form a government, but Israel's

November 05, 2026

Election|Political|World

Costa Rica's Grynspan extends lead in informal UN chief poll, sources say

An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Thursday showed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan extended her lead as

November 05, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine expects fresh support after US mid-terms, minister says

Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday he expected new steps to support Ukraine after the mid-term election in the US and added that, while it was not

November 05, 2026

Meat-packer JBS faces complaints filed in Europe over alleged links to illegal Amazon deforestation

A coalition of environmental and human rights advocacy groups has filed complaints with European authorities against JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, over alleged money laundering linked to illegal Amazon deforestation

November 05, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Melania Trump touts her diplomatic role as Russia-Ukraine peace eludes her husband

November 05, 2026

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

Brent crude futures settled over $3 a barrel higher on Thursday as new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies while investors reassessed the

November 05, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US issues new Cuba sanctions, takes aim at sectors of Cuban economy

The United States on Thursday issued a determination paving the way for sanctions on the electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology sectors of the Cuban economy.

November 05, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

Ukraine's contract with the US government for access to its Starshield satellite network expires next year and Kyiv is urgently seeking to start talks on

November 05, 2026

Europe|Health|Science|World

British healthcare worker with Ebola to be evacuated from Congo to UK, document shows

A British healthcare worker infected with Ebola is being medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Britain for specialist treatment,

November 04, 2026

Business|Europe|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy appeals for energy infrastructure aid at Madrid summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the Ibero-American Summit on Thursday to help his country rebuild and maintain its war-damaged energy infrastructure,

November 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech

Arabs around the world are celebrating Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's win of a U.S. Senate seat and delighting in his introduction of Arabic words and phrases to the American political lexicon

November 05, 2026

Entertainment|Sports|World

The nature of Ronaldo's international retirement is in stark contrast to his great rival Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo’s glorious Portugal career ultimately ended in acrimony

November 05, 2026

What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor

There are just four races for U.S. Senate and governor that The Associated Press has not yet called

November 05, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Spain soccer coach and Real Madrid president at funeral of player who died after collision

Spain’s national soccer coach and the president of Real Madrid have joined the family and teammates of Jesús de Miguel at his funeral after the Spanish player died following an on-field collision

November 05, 2026

Sports|World

Soccer-Portugal's Ronaldo announces international retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Thursday he was retiring from the Portugal team, bringing the curtain down on one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.

November 05, 2026

Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House

Democrats made sweeping gains in state governments in the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across battleground and historically Republican-leaning states

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|World

Bangladesh garment protests continue despite wage board move

Garment workers staged fresh protests in Bangladesh on Thursday, forcing factories to suspend operations despite a wage board move to introduce a revised pay

November 05, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|World

BoE joins the rate hike club, Australia may be done already

Several major central banks have raised interest rates this week, though they appear at very different stages of the tightening

November 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US worker productivity surges in third quarter

US worker productivity grew faster than expected in the third quarter, depressing labor costs and supporting views that the labor market was not a source of inflation.

November 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Germany proposes extra €100 million for Ukraine infrastructure

Germany is proposing to set aside an extra €100 million ($113 million) to help restore Ukrainian water, energy and transport infrastructure and bolster resilience against

November 05, 2026

Education|Political|World

Donors pledge $400 million for education in crises despite aid cuts

Donors pledged over $400 million to help educate children in crises and war zones, the UN fund for education in emergencies said on Thursday, reaching over 90% of its target

November 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Finance|World

Developing countries' external debt hit record $9.4 trillion in 2025, World Bank says

Low- and middle-income countries are borrowing more and paying more for new debt, with external debt surging 5.5% to a record $9.4 trillion in 2025, the

November 05, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid center is one of the war’s ‘deadliest attacks,’ Zelensky says

November 03, 2026

Environment|Science|World

Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns

An assessment of the world's coral reef ecosystems has found that almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves

October 22, 2026

Science|Technology|World

What the NTSB is examining as it investigates why a Learjet plunged into the ground

November 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Finance|Food|World

Wendy's rejects buyout bid and girds itself for a hostile takeover campaign

Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low

November 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

BoE hikes rate for first time in 3 years; retreating oil prices may allow for more options ahead

The Bank of England is raising interest rates for the first time in more than three years in an effort to tackle an inflation shock stoked by the Iran war

November 05, 2026

Health|Science|World

Delayed international support has hampered efforts to contain and treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

An epidemiologist who was on the ground during the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak examines the lessons that experience offers for the DRC.

November 05, 2026

Soaring diesel prices helped usher in Democratic sweep

Record Election Day diesel and gasoline prices helped push Americans toward Democrats in Tuesday's midterms,

November 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Authorities tighten restrictions on data centres amid AI boom

Governments from New York to Amsterdam are imposing new restrictions on data-centre development as concerns grow over electricity demand, water consumption and the environmental

July 14, 2026

Health|Science|World

British doctor who tested positive for Ebola in Congo is evacuated to London hospital

The U.K. government says a British doctor with Ebola has been evacuated from Congo to London

November 05, 2026

Arts|World

Trump said he’d accept the election results. Netanyahu is challenging the outcome of his.

November 05, 2026

Asia|Crime|Europe|World

One survivor found three days after Zaporizhzhia bombing that killed 43

Rescuers found a survivor three days after Russia bombed an aid distribution point in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, adding

November 05, 2026

Gas deposits off Cyprus are an opportunity for the EU, president says

Cyprus's president says natural gas deposits off the country's coast offer the European Union a chance to boost energy security by diversifying supply

November 05, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he won’t play for Portugal anymore

November 05, 2026

Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal

November 05, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|World

Kenyan father haunted by children's deaths ahead of starvation cult leader's sentencing

When Kenyan starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie is sentenced on Friday for the murders of 190 children and an

November 05, 2026

Housebuilding slump drags down UK construction activity, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector shrank last month at its fastest pace since June as housebuilding suffered its worst month of the year, a survey showed on Thursday.

November 05, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says he wants to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war with Putin after talks with Zelenskiy

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wanted to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, after talks with Ukrainian

November 05, 2026

Environment|Science|World

Dozens of pilot whales stranded on New Zealand coast

Dozens of pilot whales have been found stranded on a beach in New Zealand's North Island and rescuers are trying to refloat a handful of the survivors, the country's conservation

November 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|World

China says US farm purchases hinge on tariff-cut deal

China is open to buying more US farm goods, but only if the two sides implement their reciprocal tariff-cut agreement, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, signalling

November 05, 2026

Political|World

Bangladesh's ousted premier Hasina says she will return from exile in December at any cost

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has told The Associated Press that she remains committed to returning to Bangladesh from exile in India in December

November 05, 2026

Goldilocks or gridlock?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors are wagering that gridlock in Washington after the stunning sweep by Democrats in the US midterm elections will be

November 05, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong handed another 10 years in jail

November 05, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong court sentences activist Joshua Wong to 10 years on national security charge

Activist Joshua Wong, 30, who became the international face of Hong Kong's democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in jail on a charge of collusion with

November 05, 2026

World

South Korea to expand anti-piracy unit operations closer to Strait of Hormuz

South Korea plans to expand the operations of its anti-piracy Cheonghae unit to waters closer to the Strait of Hormuz, the Defence Ministry said, following pressure from US

November 05, 2026

Republicans call for Trump to change course after midterm drubbing

President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed

November 04, 2026

Political|US|World

After Republicans routed, Trump devotes first post-midterm event to White House ballroom

Hours after his Republican Party suffered historic losses in the midterm election, President Donald Trump on Wednesday focused his first public event on

November 04, 2026

Election|Political|World

Iranians celebrate setback for Trump in US election, and other Mideast news

Iran’s leaders say U.S. President Donald Trump shouldn’t ignore the stinging setback in the U.S. midterm elections

November 04, 2026

Political|US|World

Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat

US Vice President JD Vance distanced himself from President Donald Trump's war on Iran on Wednesday,

November 04, 2026

Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's central bank ends run of rate cuts after Lula election win

Brazil's central bank ended a run of interest rate cuts and kept borrowing costs on hold on Wednesday as it grappled with a worsening inflation outlook

November 04, 2026

Interview|Political|World

Zelenskiy hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an interview on Wednesday, said he hoped gains by Democrats in the US midterm elections would generate more help for Ukraine in its 4-1/2-

November 04, 2026

Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades

For more than 30 years, Texas Democrats had been the party fighting for scraps in the deepest of red states

November 04, 2026

US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran

The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday against companies and individuals based in India and Turkey for their support of Iran, warning that

November 04, 2026

Arts|World

Democratic Congress could test decades of US support for Israel

Democrats’ takeover of Congress and growing Republican unease over Israel could trigger the biggest reassessment of US support for its closest Middle

November 04, 2026

Health|Science|US|World

Pennsylvania reports sixth measles-linked death as cases rise

Pennsylvania health officials on Wednesday reported the state's sixth measles-associated death this year as the outbreak continued to spread.

November 04, 2026

Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide

The US midterm election landslide that gives Democrats control of Congress starting in January is fueling questions about the longevity of the Supreme

November 04, 2026

Seven numbers that explain Democrats' US midterm triumph

Republicans suffered a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday, losing control of Congress as voters abandoned President Donald Trump’s party

November 04, 2026

Arts|World

Five ways US foreign policy may change with a Democratic Congress

Democrats secured control of the US Senate and House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, giving them an important slice of power in

November 04, 2026

Political|World

Morocco says it will uphold Western Sahara ceasefire after UN mission ends

Morocco will stay committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara despite the end of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the territory, the Royal

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|World

US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran

The US Treasury on Wednesday issued fresh sanctions against companies and individuals

November 04, 2026

Economy|World

Midterms are bad for incumbents – and even worse when energy prices are high

The US economy is built on energy prices. When people’s bills are high, they tend to vote against incumbents and their parties.

November 04, 2026

Health|World

Red Cross delivers essential medical supplies to Yemen's besieged Taiz city

The Red Cross said on Wednesday it had delivered four truckloads of essential medical supplies to the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz after renewed

November 04, 2026

Patrick Lynch, two children James, Caroline, killed in apparent murder-suicide in Pennsylvania

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Canada says midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with US officials

A senior Canadian cabinet minister said on Wednesday the US midterm results would not change Ottawa's stance towards trade talks with the US, adding he would speak soon to

November 04, 2026

Arts|Election|MidEast|World

El-Sayed's Senate win hailed by Egyptians but snubbed by state media

Prominent Egyptians hailed the election of Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim member of the US Senate on Wednesday, though state media paid little notice to the rise of a

November 04, 2026

Health|Sports|World

Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-pitch collision

November 03, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Melania Trump to bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives to White House this week

November 03, 2026

Dozens dead and missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre, officials say

The death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 40,

November 04, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Mother of Ghanaian teen killed in New York heads to US funeral after Trump grants visa

The mother of a Ghanaian teenager who was fatally shot in New York departed for the United States on Wednesday after President Donald Trump intervened to grant her a visa to

November 04, 2026

Travel|World

Pope Leo readies to visit a Latin America where Catholicism is on the decline

Pope Leo begins his first trip to Latin America as pontiff on Friday, embarking on an 11-day journey across a region that remains the world's largest

November 04, 2026

Uber's profit forecast disappoints as driver shortages, Middle East conflict hurt

Uber forecast fourth-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as a shortage of drivers, costlier fuel and the Middle East conflict choked ride-hailing growth from

November 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB rate hike looks nearly certain after inflation rises to three-year high

Euro zone inflation rose to a three-year high last month on surging food and energy costs and was set to rise further in the coming months, firming up

November 04, 2026

Health|World

Switzerland agrees to pay medical bills for Italian victims of Crans Montana fire

Switzerland said on Wednesday it will pay medical costs of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire, backing down after its intial demand for reimbursement from Rome was

November 04, 2026

JPMorgan, HSBC say oil supplies are recovering from Middle East disruption

The global oil market has moved back into surplus after months of disruption caused by US-Israeli war with Iran, JPMorgan said in a note on Wednesday, while HSBC raised its forecasts

November 04, 2026

McDonald's plans new value bundles next year after US traffic falls in third quarter

McDonald’s plans to introduce new value-oriented meal bundles early next year after a disappointing third quarter that saw lower traffic at U.S. restaurants

November 04, 2026

Economy|Political|World

International politicians react to Democrats winning US midterms

Governments and politicians around the world reacted to the Democrats winning the US midterm elections, a result that could have major implications for global trade, security and

November 04, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Indonesia deploys thousands of troops after generals arrested over wiretapping allegations

Indonesia's military is deploying over 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid a wiretapping scandal suspected of targeting President Prabowo Subianto

November 04, 2026

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994

By Nolan D.

November 04, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Colombia's congress passes bill replacing former president's 'total peace' approach

Colombia's Congress toughened the terms offered to members of illegal armed groups who hand themselves in by passing a bill proposed by President Abelardo De La Espriella

November 04, 2026

Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

South Africa says US midterm results usher in new era

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results from midterm elections in the United States would usher in a new era in world relations,

November 04, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy awards Melania Trump state honour

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has awarded US first lady Melania Trump a state honour for her role in helping to organise a humanitarian evacuation from a frontline town

November 04, 2026

It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires

A California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued

November 03, 2026

Trump’s personal push of Darline Graham in South Carolina comes back to bite his party

November 04, 2026

Interview|Political|US|World

US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT

The United States has no immediate plans to strike Iran, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times.

November 03, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Canada will bar Russians from competing at ice hockey tournament, says Carney

Canada will not let ice hockey players from Russia or Belarus take part in the world junior championships set to start next month in the province of Alberta, Prime Minister Mark

November 03, 2026

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil, Venezuela foreign ministers discuss trade, Amazon cooperation

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and his Venezuelan counterpart, Oliver Blanco, met on Tuesday in Madrid on the sidelines of the 30th Ibero-American Summit,

November 03, 2026

Amgen posts higher-than-expected third quarter results, but shares dip

Amgen on Tuesday said third-quarter sales rose 8%, led by cholesterol drug Repatha and newer medicines Imdelltra for lung cancer and rare disease therapy Uplizna, as

November 03, 2026

Justice Department sends criminal target letters in Alaska probe to people aligned with Democratic party

November 03, 2026

Trump says US is cutting off aid to Israel at year’s end because ‘they don’t need it’

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology|World

US factory orders beat expectations in September amid broad strength

New orders for US factory goods increased more than expected in September, boosted by bookings for aircraft and a range of other goods, government data showed on Tuesday.

November 03, 2026

US billionaire leads swap plan to buy Lukoil's overseas assets, sources say

A consortium led by US billionaire Todd Boehly is preparing a securities swap to acquire sanctioned Russian oil major

November 03, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Ukraine probes clashes at military recruitment dorm

Ukraine is investigating clashes that erupted late on Monday between protesters and authorities at a military dormitory near Kyiv, officials said on Tuesday,

November 03, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after collision in match

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish

November 03, 2026

Thousands protest in Prague as Czech broadcasters strike over funding overhaul

Thousands of protesters, including university students and artists, took to the streets in Prague and other cities on Tuesday as Czech public television and

November 03, 2026

Arts|Health|Science|World

Kenya releases 5 Ebola patients after negative tests as 2 remain hospitalized

Kenya has released five Ebola patients after they tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms

November 03, 2026

An anonymous celebrity loses UK court bid to block reports of alleged sexual misconduct

A U.K. court has denied an unidentified celebrity's request to block news outlets from publishing allegations against him

November 03, 2026

Health|World

Ebola survivors comfort sick children in Congo's isolation wards

Whenever Jerkis Mahamba hears a child cry out in the Ebola ward in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, he puts on protective gear and

November 03, 2026

Russia trying to foment 'instability' in Poland, PM Tusk says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Tuesday of seeking to fuel "instability" in Poland by meddling in a dispute between his government and the president over the

November 03, 2026

Europe|Political|World

EU to host talks on Ukraine with United States and others on Wednesday

The European Commission will host a meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday with representatives of the United States, Ukraine, NATO and European allies, the European Union's

November 03, 2026

Spain's transport minister resigns over deadly train crash

Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, announced his resignation on Tuesday over last week's deadly train crash, the country's

November 03, 2026

Nine things on US voters' minds ahead of midterm elections, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll

The rising cost of living will be top of mind for Americans as they head to the polls in Tuesday's midterm elections which will determine control of

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Paraguay seizes major digital bank tied to president, leaving millions of customers in limbo

Paraguay’s central bank has seized Ueno Bank, a major digital lender with close ties to President Santiago Peña, fueling a political crisis and threatening the country’s reputation among investors

November 03, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Bomb threats on flights, cruise ship cause disruption in Europe, no devices found

At least seven flights and a cruise ship in Europe received bomb threats on Tuesday, causing disruption at airports although no devices were discovered.

November 03, 2026

Sports|US|World

New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season

The New York Liberty have fired coach Chris DeMarco after only one season

November 03, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Belarus hosts trans-Atlantic security group's chief, part of efforts to improve ties with the West

The chief of a top trans-Atlantic security grouping has visited Belarus for the first time in years

November 03, 2026

Finance|Political|Technology|World

Crypto scammers are capitalizing on anti-Muslim bigotry

November 03, 2026

China military vice chair meets Russian defence minister in Beijing

Beijing wants to work with Moscow to bolster strategic communication and mutual trust in the military field, China's top general told Russia's Defence Minister Andrei

November 03, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian bombing kills 33 in village in southeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

At least 33 people were killed when Russian forces bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village near the front line in Ukraine's southeastern region of

November 02, 2026

‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year, but what does it mean?

November 03, 2026

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia

November 03, 2026

Political|World

Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week

Russia will hold three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday.

November 03, 2026

Asia|Economy|World

China foreign minister meets Southeast Asian officials amid relations push

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met separately with officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar on Tuesday, as the world's second largest economy moves to expand relations

November 03, 2026

Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

Spanish police clear remaining housing protesters from Madrid encampment

Spanish police removed remaining protesters and tents from Madrid's main square early on Tuesday, officials said, after most of the people demonstrating against soaring rents

November 03, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Turkey to cooperate in nuclear, defence, infrastructure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed at a summit on Tuesday to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and defence, including on one

November 03, 2026

Sports|Travel|World

After months lost at sea on a small boat, 5 people are rescued in the island nation of Kiribati

Authorities say five people, including two children, have been rescued in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff

November 03, 2026

Binance co-CEO says company is in very strong financial health after $6.3 billion heist

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said on Tuesday the exchange is in "very strong financial health" and that a "post-mortem" of

November 03, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|World

Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia

Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of northern India and adjoining Pakistan on Tuesday, with the onset of pre-winter smog making Lahore the world's most

November 03, 2026

'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

For 13 years, Rashid Ali has driven a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw around Lahore in eastern Pakistan.

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Travel|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Germany for show of support ahead of peace talks

Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Berlin on Tuesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who made clear he intends to show his support for the Ukrainian leader a week

November 03, 2026

Africa|Health|Science|World

A promising new drug could turn the tide against HIV. But it's hard to find where it's needed most

Experts say that a promising drug that offers complete protection against HIV and requires only two shots a year isn't getting to enough people

November 03, 2026

Africa|Arts|World

Peacekeepers plan to take over bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops withdraw

Peacekeepers plan to replace departing Ugandan troops at four bases near Somalia’s capital to prevent al-Shabab militants from exploiting a security vacuum

November 03, 2026

Arts|Environment|Travel|World

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast

Cyclone Murasu made landfall along India's eastern coast on Tuesday, the country's weather department said, the second storm to hit the region in a week as

November 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|World

For many Russians, higher utility bills are latest inflation shock

In the Russian capital Moscow, history teacher Polina Ibragimova was shocked when a utility bill arrived that amounted to more than half her monthly pay.

November 03, 2026

Suspected militants open fire and kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan

Suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers protecting polio workers during a vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan

November 03, 2026

Travel|World

Indian national killed after two helicopters collide in Nepal's Mount Everest region

An Indian national was killed and a New Zealander injured after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, authorities

November 03, 2026

Political|US|World

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 2 - The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.

November 03, 2026

Asia|Political|World

Thai PM to face his first censure debate in December

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government has agreed to a December 7 to 11 schedule for its first censure debate in parliament, an official said on Tuesday.

November 03, 2026

Singapore will push for stronger action against transboundary haze as ASEAN chair in 2027, says minister

Singapore will work with ASEAN member states to strengthen the implementation of an agreement on transboundary haze when it chairs the regional bloc next year, the

November 03, 2026

Investigators say Learjet may have broken up before crashing in Florida

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday a Learjet 60 that crashed on Sunday in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, ‌

November 02, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General's Office

The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi have demanded a meeting with the state official who ruled that the shooting was justified

November 02, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that lay the groundwork for future free and fair

November 02, 2026

US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine,

November 02, 2026

US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily block

November 02, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and

November 02, 2026

Business|Finance|Technology|World

Tinder's US daily active users return to growth in October as Match ramps up AI efforts

Tinder's daily active users in the US returned to annual growth in October, parent Match Group's chief financial officer told Reuters on Monday, a key

November 02, 2026

Arts|Political|World

Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American greatness with sweeping,

March 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Finance|World

Trump brushes aside tough midterm prospects with visit to Reflecting Pool

Facing elections that could cost his party control of Congress, President Donald Trump spent his last major speech before the midterms

November 02, 2026

Health|Science|US|World

Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,433, state health department says

The number of measles cases in Pennsylvania reached 1,433 as of Monday, up seven cases from the previous update, as the state battles its worst outbreak of the disease in years.

November 02, 2026

Arts|World

US strategy links Myanmar peace talks to rare-earth access

Washington aims to use peace diplomacy in Myanmar as a way to expand US influence and potentially gain access to the country's rare-earth deposits,

November 02, 2026

Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 26, officials say

Ukrainian authorities say 26 people have been killed in Russian bomb attacks on an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine

November 02, 2026

ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond

November 02, 2026

Political|Technology|Travel|World

South Korea investigates leak of President Lee's passport details

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it was conducting a probe into the leak of personal information related to President Lee Jae Myung's June overseas trip and was taking

November 02, 2026

Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials, says DOJ rushed charges before midterms

A federal judge on Monday tossed out a criminal case accusing two former senior FBI officials of lying about their involvement in an investigation of

November 02, 2026

Arts|Europe|Technology|World

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and Estonia reported disruptions to their refrigeration systems, apparently caused by cyberattacks

November 02, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

'Mamma mia Kimi!' Italy erupts after Antonelli becomes country's 1st F1 champion in 73 years

Italy is celebrating its first Formula 1 world champion in 73 years after Kimi Antonelli clinched the title

November 02, 2026

Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials who DOJ believes hampered Biden family corruption probe

November 02, 2026

Sports|World

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are on the Hall of Fame's contemporary era committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian factory PMI shows sector contracting for first time in 2026

Canada's manufacturing sector contracted in October for the first time this year as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on activity, and after

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US construction spending tumbles in September

US construction spending tumbled in September, nearly reversing the prior month's upwardly revised jump, likely because high materials costs depressed outlays on

November 02, 2026

Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|World

Binance clients pull $4.7 billion after hack as crypto world studies fallout

Binance's customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion from the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange since

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence

Britain watered down plans on Monday to impose long delays on immigrants seeking to receive permanent residence, announcing exemptions

November 02, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn't choose

US President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran again confronts America’s Gulf allies with a stark prospect: another

November 02, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says rare ceasefire was cover for Russian regrouping

Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of taking advantage of a rare, US-backed humanitarian ceasefire last week in the southern Kherson region to

November 02, 2026

Arts|World

As reparations debate grows, Caribbean campaigners point to one British family's example

When British journalist Laura Trevelyan travelled to Grenada in 2023 to apologise for her family's role in colonial slavery and pledge £100,000 ($134,000)

November 02, 2026

The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D.

October 12, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse

By Bart H.

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Manufacturing solid but strain of energy costs, supply disruptions starts to show

Global manufacturing activity remained solid in October but factories are increasingly showing strain from rising energy costs while

November 02, 2026

Science|Technology|World

Hackers hit Ukraine and Russia's emergency apps, send fake nuclear alerts

Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert apps had been hacked overnight, sending false warnings to citizens about impending air raids and chemical and nuclear attacks.

November 01, 2026

Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

November 02, 2026

Kremlin says it assumes that the Ukrainian army used the Oleshky ceasefire to regroup in line with 'normal practice'

The Kremlin said on Monday that it assumed that the Ukrainian army used a local ceasefire last week in and around the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to regroup,

November 02, 2026

Arts|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|World

As peacekeepers leave Western Sahara, refugees yearn to end a half-century wait

At 51, Binina Mohamed is as old as the conflict that drove her from the Western Sahara region into a refugee camp in southern Algeria, where she has spent her life

November 02, 2026

Bangladesh garment factories shut again as wage protests turn violent

Bangladesh's garment factories briefly resumed operations on Monday after a widespread shutdown a day earlier, but fresh clashes between workers and police forced

November 02, 2026

Election|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova, ally of PM Radev, as its first female president

Bulgaria has elected Iliana Iotova as its first female president, official results showed on Monday, providing a political boost for Prime Minister Rumen Radev who had backed

November 02, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry

The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace,

November 02, 2026

Arts|Australia|Crime|Europe|World

Police with assault rifles begin Sydney patrols in wake of Bondi attack

A new police unit armed with military assault rifles has begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, in an Australian-first measure set up in response to the Bondi Beach attack

November 02, 2026

Markets hope for relief in Apple margins

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a calmer start in Asia as Nasdaq futures bounce modestly after last week's drubbing and oil prices ease.

November 02, 2026

Asian shares mostly advance but tech stocks remain volatile, while oil sinks 3.3%

Asian shares are mostly higher but technology stocks remain volatile

November 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

Senegal is hosting Africa's first Olympic event as citizens battle a cost of living crisis

Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games, but many locals feel disconnected from the event

November 02, 2026

Arts|Environment|Uncategorized|World

India evacuates thousands ahead of second cyclone in a week

Authorities began evacuating people along India's eastern coast on Monday, a day before a severe cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall in a

November 02, 2026

Arts|Europe|Political|World

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region are preparing for the end of a localized ceasefire

November 01, 2026

Business|Finance|Technology|World

Binance sees spike in withdrawals as exchange returns online after $6.3 billion heist

Binance customers pulled $3.64 billion, or 2.1% of its assets, as the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange went back online on Sunday after

November 01, 2026

Oleshky ceasefire expires, Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region

Ukraine's military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire expired — two days after buses carried

November 01, 2026

Trump says US, Canada have 'concept' of a new trade deal

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration has the "concept" of a new trade deal with Canada, but declined to offer details.

November 01, 2026

Political|World

UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says

The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara region will come to an end after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, the UN chief said on Sunday.

November 01, 2026

Reunited after 1,711 days: Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire

October 31, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

Canada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with US. Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal

November 01, 2026

Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

October 31, 2026

How Trump’s noncitizen voter lists could affect the midterms

As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections, lists the Trump administration has compiled of possible noncitizen voters

November 01, 2026

Sports|World

Sheila Chepkirui wins matchup of past champions in NYC Marathon, Andreas Almgren makes winning debut

Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race of the New York City Marathon for the second time in three years while Andreas Almgren of Sweden was victorious in his debut in the distance

November 01, 2026

UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

The U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff

November 01, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|Uncategorized|World

Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations

Drone strikes have knocked out power substations in the northern Sudanese towns of Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad

November 01, 2026

Arts|Finance|World

Italian taxpayers are paying millions to keep Russian yachts afloat

November 01, 2026

Arts|Europe|World

German ministers vow tough response to Frankfurt riots and looting

German ministers threatened tough penalties for looters and rioters who damaged stores and injured more than

November 01, 2026

Sports|World

Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East

MotoGP team Yamaha could face punishment after saying it will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend over safety concerns in the Middle East

November 01, 2026

French protest violence eases and scattered riots hit Germany ahead of more action

French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's BYD extends sales growth streak on strong exports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a sixth straight month of sales growth in October, relying on overseas markets to counter sluggish demand and intense price

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and centre in an official resolution on toughening internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its high-

November 01, 2026

Bangladesh sets up wage board as garment workers' unrest shuts factories

Bangladesh said on Sunday it had set up a wage board to review garment workers' pay and urged employees to return to work as violent protests forced the closure

November 01, 2026

Europe|Travel|World

Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire

Starved and exhausted residents from the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky crossed into Ukraine on Saturday in a major

October 31, 2026

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets across France for a third weekend

October 31, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

Trump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants'

PALM BEACH, Oct 31 - US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost his country's presidential election to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,

October 31, 2026