Today: November 12, 2026
Today: November 12, 2026

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Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico levies rare treason charge against ex-official over US drug operation

Mexican federal prosecutors charged a former state prosecutor with treason on Wednesday after accusing him of allowing US personnel to take part in a drug

Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms

President Donald Trump has arrived in Greenville, North Carolina

Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Why the political ambition gap between men and women persists even at the local level

Women are less ambitious for local office than men, mirroring an ambition gap that exists at the state and federal level, too. A group of scholars documented this gap and investigated why it exists.

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Offering cash for votes is quite common – but here’s why it doesn’t work

Money or other material benefits are often not enough to override a voter’s preferences and partisanship.

Arts|Economy|Election

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

Arts|Entertainment

Vladimir Kara-Murza memoir 'One Day Free' to be released May 18

Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza has written a memoir he's calling “One Day Free.”

Arts|Election|Opinion|Political

Democrats' faith in election results is falling but still exceeds Republicans', AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Democrats have lost faith in the accuracy of U.S. election results over the past four years

Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses

Health|Science

One US measles outbreak is proving particularly deadly. Here’s why

One US measles outbreak is proving particularly deadly. Here’s why

Australia|Crime|Health

Australian lawmaker has both legs amputated after allegedly deliberate attack by car rammer

Australian lawmaker has both legs amputated after allegedly deliberate attack by car rammer

Education|Europe|Political|World

The history behind France's proud tradition of protests

France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity

Election

US high court rulings have been 'destructive to democracy,' Justice Kagan says

US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said the court's conservative majority has undermined democracy and "created a race to the bottom" in how

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

Democrats fear slippage with Black voters makes Michigan Senate race feel ‘far closer than it should’

Democrats fear slippage with Black voters makes Michigan Senate race feel ‘far closer than it should’

Europe

Polish lawmakers vote to ease abortion ban, but face likely presidential veto

Poland's lower house of parliament on Tuesday voted to allow abortion in case of foetal abnormalities and to decriminalise providing help in getting an abortion, as

Africa|Business|Economy|Sports|World

What F1’s return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sports

Though human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race since the 1990s can become a watershed moment for the continent’s sports industry – if it can deliver lasting development

Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election

Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said in a post on X on Tuesday that he would restore Perse, a tax break program for the events sector, if he wins Sunday's presidential

Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Bank of Israel to pause rate cuts ahead of October 27 election: Reuters poll

Israel's central bank is expected to hold the line on short-term interest rates on Wednesday after three successive reductions, as policymakers will

Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

T-shirts and silver balls: Politics get mixed in with the profane at a Trump store

T-shirts and silver balls: Politics get mixed in with the profane at a Trump store

Education

Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y’all

Vowels have become the latest players in partisan politics, a barometer of how beliefs and values fit within the old vs. new South.

Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say

Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say,

Arts|Entertainment

Can Trump change New Mexico’s name to ‘New America’? What to know

Can Trump change New Mexico’s name to ‘New America’? What to know

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

US and Cuba clash at UN as Washington seeks to sway annual vote on economic embargo

The United States and Cuba have clashed at the United Nations as the Trump administration sought once again to build opposition for an upcoming annual vote condemning Washington's decades-long economic embargo against Havana

Arts|Economy|Opinion|World

Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds

A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach

Arts|Opinion

Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’

Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’

Arts|Election|Finance|MidEast|World

Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles

Crime

Airstrike kills at least 9 in rebel-held Yemen, and other Mideast news

An airstrike has killed at least nine people in an area of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels as fighting escalates with Saudi-backed forces

Celebrity|Election|Political

Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates — they're really good looking

President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes

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Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that the question of his departure from office was settled,

Africa

Ethiopia sets up Tigray caretaker government as ex-fighters seek return to civilian life

Ethiopia's government has set up a six-month caretaker administration for Tigray following renewed fighting in the region

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south

Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy

Business|Finance|Interview|Political|World

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskiy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering

Election|MidEast|Political

Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them

Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

Africa|Election|World

Somalia says it will hold a presidential election in May 2027

Somalia's electoral commission said on Thursday the Horn of Africa country will hold a presidential election on May 15 next year. 

Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance

The Latest: AP-NORC poll: Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad

The FBI and Postal Service are investigating “potentially hazardous” letters with “suspicious substances” mailed to congressional and election offices across the nation

Business|Health

More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil

More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil

Environment|Science

Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in Amazon wildfires was orchestrated

Political|US

Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say

Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say

Election|Political|US

US Supreme Court again backs Republicans in clash over political ad rates

The US Supreme Court again sided with Republicans on Wednesday in the latest clash over a new Federal Communications Commission policy that gives party

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Flavio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro was seen slightly ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heading into the October 25 presidential runoff, a Quaest poll showed on

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel

Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th government to do so, as new President Abelardo De La Espriella reversed his predecessor's break

Arts

Nord Stream may have been lawful target, argue lawyers for Ukrainian accused of bombing

Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his

Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

Nicaraguan families beg for answers as dissenters vanish into state custody

Thelma Brenes grew worried when her father in Nicaragua did not return her messages.

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Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day

Election

Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Republicans are retreating from several key U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise funds for candidates who seemed unlikely to win earlier this year

Arts|Entertainment

Katie Zacharia, Trump's new White House press secretary, makes a brief appearance before reporters

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has faced reporters for the first time for a very brief turn at the lectern

Election|US

Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands his outreach ahead of Election Day

Former President Barack Obama is heading to Ohio to support Democratic candidates in the Senate and governor's races

Economy|Europe|Finance

Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he was ready to sacrifice his popularity in opinion polls to push through long-overdue welfare system reforms that

Economy|Election|Political

GOP senator said gas prices would decide the midterms. Now they’re threatening his reelection

GOP senator said gas prices would decide the midterms. Now they’re threatening his reelection

Crime|Election

US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar

By Nolan D.

Celebrity|Entertainment|Political

Fact check: Trump posts fake quote of Denzel Washington supposedly praising him

Fact check: Trump posts fake quote of Denzel Washington supposedly praising him

Economy|Election|Interview

High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district

Victor Martinez runs a Spanish-language radio station in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and talks about voters' frustration with everyday realities like higher fuel prices and inflation ahead of next month’s midterm election

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Germany's fragile coalition hit by labour minister's resignation

Germany's labour minister and co-head of the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) quit unexpectedly on Monday, adding to uncertainty around

Arts

UK's Farage pledges to suspend asylum claims for up to five years

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, announced on Monday he would ban anyone being granted asylum for up to five years if his party wins the next national

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John Kennedy takes his ‘baton twirler’ act on the road for the midterms — and tests it out for 2028

John Kennedy takes his ‘baton twirler’ act on the road for the midterms — and tests it out for 2028

Election|Health|Lifestyle|Political

‘I had the flu’: Talarico returns to campaign trail and dismisses theories about absence

‘I had the flu’: Talarico returns to campaign trail and dismisses theories about absence

Election|Political|US

‘Trump is dragging the party down’: GOP scrambles to stop steep midterm losses

‘Trump is dragging the party down’: GOP scrambles to stop steep midterm losses

Asia|Political|World

Pakistan detains provincial leaders after imposing emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold

Pakistan detained politicians from former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party after suspending its provincial government under an emergency rule, escalating

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Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism

Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism

Election|Europe|Political

UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union

Election

Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday in response to critical comments from US President Donald Trump that he will organize elections in Ukraine if

Election|Europe|Political

Czech opposition outpaced the ruling party in first round of Senate election

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's political group is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in the Czech Republic’s Senate elections

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump announcement on diesel

Germany said on Saturday it would maintain sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration had

Business|Economy|Election|Lifestyle|Political

The midterm strategy driving Democrats deep into Trump country

On paper, Democrat Justin Pearson, a 31-year-old Tennessee state legislator, has little chance of winning the state's 9th

Political|World

UK government blocks Northern Ireland march after standoff fueled sectarian tensions

The British government has blocked a contentious march in Northern Ireland after a two-week standoff

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Is it legal for the US to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution?

The Pentagon said on Thursday that it would livestream the firing squad execution of the man who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009,

Business|Economy|Political

Fed's Cook lawyers say hearing will show no mortgage fraud case

Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Friday that if a planned White House hearing on allegations against her is "anything close to objective," it will demonstrate

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Opinion

Top Democrats and allies join the wealthiest to fight a California billionaire tax

A first-in-the-nation proposal in California to tax billionaires could test voters' appetite for levying a wealth tax on the ultra-rich

Election|Political

Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles

Democrats hope to bring a new agenda and energy to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party’s legislative work for a decade or more

Business|Economy|Finance

Trump's Fed ex-nominee Shelton to advise Bessent, Treasury says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hired Judy Shelton, President Donald Trump's former pick for the Federal Reserve Board, as an adviser with a particular focus on China, the

Arts|Education|Election|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast

Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says

Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh has informed France that a Palestinian legislative election planned for November 28 will be postponed, possibly

Arts|Election|Finance|Interview

Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debate

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed have had their first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race

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‘Con man’ and ‘cowardly’: Personal insults fly in heated Michigan, Georgia, Maine Senate debates

‘Con man’ and ‘cowardly’: Personal insults fly in heated Michigan, Georgia, Maine Senate debates

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Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of a presidential candidate

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice issued a warrant on Thursday for the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro

Business|Science|Technology

Trump purchased up to $5 million of SpaceX bonds days before major space order

Trump purchased up to $5 million of SpaceX bonds days before major space order

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Trump says Melania corrected his pronunciation of “vegan" as he keeps up attacks on Talarico

Trump mocks Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico claiming he's a vegan.

Election|Political

US House Speaker Johnson weighs 'next chapter' if Republicans lose majority-Fox News

Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News he does not know if he will remain in politics if his party loses control of the chamber in next

Arts

Trump discloses Nvidia stock trades as he prepares to honor CEO Huang

President Donald Trump bought as much as $1.6 million and sold as much as $1 million in Nvidia stock in August, according to his latest financial

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Fox News is tuning out Trump’s rallies. Here’s what that means

Fox News is tuning out Trump’s rallies. Here’s what that means

Science|Technology

‘Political chameleon’: How Mark Zuckerberg charmed Trump and got his way on AI

‘Political chameleon’: How Mark Zuckerberg charmed Trump and got his way on AI

Asia|Political|World

Malaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN, PM says

Malaysia hosted Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday, saying it aimed to reintegrate the country

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Eritrean forces seen entering towns in Ethiopia's Tigray region after crossing border

Eritrean soldiers have entered the towns of Adigrat and Idaga Hamus in northern Ethiopia, according to a commander allied with Ethiopia’s government

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As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

The midterm elections may be challenging for Republicans, but there are some key House races where GOP wins might mean election night goes better than expected

Business

Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club

President Donald Trump says he wants to turn part of his private West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club into a retreat for future presidents and their guests, similar to Camp David near Washington

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Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Political

The Latest: White House highlights Trump Accounts for kids amid frustrations over rising prices

President Donald Trump has announced that all Americans under age 18 are being automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, which are set up by the government to invest in stocks

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Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it

US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel

Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over

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Israel marks three years since October 7 attack with memorials and protests

Israel marks three years since October 7 attack with memorials and protests

Political|World

Mexico enacts reform barring dual citizens from presidency

Mexico's reform to block dual citizens from running for president will take effect on Wednesday, amid criticism that the ruling party designed the move to block

Economy

Spanish unions call general strike for November 11, weeks before snap election

Trade unions in Spain on Wednesday announced a nationwide general strike over housing issues for November 11, a protest that will take place

Arts|Education|Interview

Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief, sources say

An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday placed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca

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In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

Longtime Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is emphasizing his humble roots rather than his deep experience as he campaigns this year in what's seen as the toughest race of his career

Health|Political|World

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute

Economy

Japan considers another extra budget for disaster relief, Yomiuri says

Japan is considering compiling an extra budget focused on relief spending for reconstruction efforts after disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rain, the Yomiuri newspaper

Election|Political|US

'I'm getting fed up': early US midterm voters line up before dawn in Ohio

Voters started lining up while it was still dark on Tuesday morning at the Medina County Board of Elections as early voting began in Ohio, a state that

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance

Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse

Election|Europe|Political

Italy's electoral reform clears initial confidence vote hurdle

Italy's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved part of a fiercely contested electoral reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni which could be a factor in

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Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white

A new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid

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Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

Trump draws backlash after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

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Americans deeply skeptical of taxpayer-funded election ads, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

An overwhelming majority of Americans said that it is inappropriate to use taxpayer funds for TV ads featuring the president around an

Economy

Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election

Spain's government on Tuesday approved two housing decrees whose rejection by parliament last week prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election.

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin warns Lithuania that its move to lift a nuclear arms ban risks further escalation

The Kremlin on Tuesday warned that a preliminary decision by NATO member Lithuania to lift a constitutional ban on hosting nuclear arms on its territory could lead to a new

Europe

Hungary to open Communist-era informer files in reckoning with Cold War past

In a historic move, Hungary will soon start releasing tens of thousands of Communist-era police files in an online public database, giving people access

Economy|Europe|Political

Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election

Spain's snap election will revolve around an issue which has topped voters' list of concerns for three years straight but, until a fortnight ago, failed

Election|Political

Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying him

President Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself

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Trump says taxpayers will no longer pay for TV ads that praised him

President Donald Trump on Monday said taxpayers will no longer pay for television ads featuring him shortly before the November congressional ​

Arts|Finance|World

Spain's gambler PM Sanchez seeks to defy the odds again on a snap election

Spain's Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday lived up to his reputation as a political gambler by calling a snap

Election|Environment|Health|Sports

Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against them

Democrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party’s best chance in years to win that office

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Brazil benchmark stock index soars as Bolsonaro tops first-round vote

Brazil's benchmark stock index Bovespa gained more than 8% in early Monday trading, exceeding 205,000 points after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro led leftist

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds

An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities

Economy|Election|Political

Key takeaways as Brazil heads to presidential runoff that could reshape Latin America

Key takeaways as Brazil heads to presidential runoff that could reshape Latin America

Africa|Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political

As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold

When Halima

Crime|Political|World

Dozens detained at a rally in Moscow held by Kremlin-friendly Communist Party, party says

Police in Moscow have detained about 60 people, mostly young, as a rally held by Russia’s Kremlin-friendly Communist Party was ending

Arts

A replica Oval Office near the White House just got a new Trump makeover. Gold flourishes abound

The People's House museum exhibit in Washington has updated its replica Oval Office to match Donald Trump’s flashier and more golden design choices from his second term

Economy|Education

Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood

Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future

Economy|Education|Political

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

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Ukrainian minister hopes to heal 'misunderstanding' with South Korea, media reports

Ukraine is working to heal a spat with South Korea over Kyiv's publicly announced transfer of two North Korean servicemen taken prisoner in the war against Russia, Ukrainian media

Political|Travel|World

Trump makes rare presidential visit to tribal land for rally

President Donald Trump's campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation puts him in rare company

Arts|Economy|Election|Finance|Opinion|US

8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

Business|Finance|Technology

Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president

Another Trump meme coin contest promises an ‘exclusive’ dinner with the president

Interview|Political

Trump sidesteps questions on endorsing Netanyahu before Oct. 27 Israeli elections

U.S. President Donald Trump won't say if he thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be reelected this month

Arts|Opinion

The tweet that defined a decade of Trump

The tweet that defined a decade of Trump

Arts

Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living

Asia

Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China

A senior Taiwan naval commander has been transferred to the Coast Guard to boost coordination at a time China has ramped up its maritime presence around the

Arts

Prosecutor pressed on decision to not file charges in Cornell Univ. rape case

Matthew Van Houten, District Attorney for Tompkins County, New York, joins The Lead.

Economy|Political|Stock Markets

US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to

Election

Texas US Senate candidate Paxton said Trump hurt Republicans, New York Times says

U.S.

Arts

US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate

US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate

Health

Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier's nomination for surgeon general

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third nominee for surgeon general, is moving closer to confirmation

Economy|Election

We are capitalists: US Democrats push back against communist label ahead of midterms

Democrats in competitive midterm races are increasingly

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Iran says it receives US response to latest proposal as Washington pulls out of Iraq

Iran said on Wednesday it had received a US response to its latest proposal to resurrect the collapsed ceasefire in

Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

A Google co-founder is spending $100 million to defeat California’s wealth tax. It could become one of his best investments

A Google co-founder is spending $100 million to defeat California’s wealth tax. It could become one of his best investments

Arts|Interview|Opinion

Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith tells Senate he won't be silenced by prosecution threats

Former US special counsel Jack Smith told senators on Tuesday that he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution, as he

Science|Technology

Top AI executives sign commitment to ‘self-police’ after meeting at White House

Top AI executives sign commitment to ‘self-police’ after meeting at White House

Europe|Political

‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight

‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate

Republican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections

Economy|Finance

Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show

By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW, Sept 28 - Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) on defence in 2027, around 27% more than the 13.5 trillion roubles originally budgeted and the

Election|Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni passes by-election test against new far-right rival

Italy's ruling coalition won a closely watched by-election in the southern region of Calabria on Monday, the first major test for Prime Minister Giorgia

Health|World

Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says

A senior member of Congo's ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on

Election|Political

Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson gives up attempt to form government

Attempts to form a new government in Sweden hit the buffers on Monday after Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson said she was unable to secure enough support,

Business|Election|Political

Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'

Before he was the top U_S_ Postal Service official, David Steiner criticized Donald Trump's leadership style after seeing him on "The Apprentice."

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A new neutral rate, much like a decades-old one

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a bit of a random walk in Asia so far, with oil and yields up, stocks mixed, gold down and the dollar flat.

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Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies at 100

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, died on Monday, the veteran leader's office said. 

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German town sparks outrage as far-right and conservatives rally against Holocaust memorial plaques

A city council in eastern Germany has halted the installation of memorial plaques honoring Holocaust victims, sparking outrage

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Deputy chair of Turkey's AK Party resigns after trading allegation amid funds crisis

A deputy chair of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party stepped down after an opposition politician accused her of making a large profit on shares just before a funds

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New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs

Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican congressman whose four-month absence from the House this year went unexplained until he disclosed that he was being treated for depression, clashed with Democratic opponent Rebecca Bennett in a debate Sunday in the battleground district

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Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision

As Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term, some voters are bringing up her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice

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Ireland players vote to play contentious games against Israel, intend to wear black armbands

Pressure to boycott upcoming Nations League games against Israel over that country’s actions in Gaza has taken its toll on the Ireland team with players ultimately putting their participation to a vote

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Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege

Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems

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Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

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CNN's Dana Bash lays out the stakes of Trump's White House media ban

CNN's Dana Bash discusses the extraordinary circumstances of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The three outlets on Thursday afternoon regained access to the White House after the president banned them over the weekend.

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Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump

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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground races in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections

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Slovak PM Fico says government may lose majority over spat in coalition partner

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday his leftist-nationalist government could lose its narrow majority in parliament because of a dispute in a junior ruling party that

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Inside Trump’s plan for the ‘biggest DOJ election observer effort in history’

Inside Trump’s plan for the ‘biggest DOJ election observer effort in history’

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Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump

President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but protesters gathered outside the White House

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‘Love Me’: White House airs government-funded ad praising Trump

‘Love Me’: White House airs government-funded ad praising Trump

Economy

Senate rejects resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms

Despite increasing political anxiety over Iran war, senators narrowly rejected a war powers resolution

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Scottsdale's water recycling program hits election-year backlash

Election-season politics have stalled efforts to expand wastewater recycling to residents' taps in an affluent Phoenix suburb

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FAA says Trump arch with signal flame got no special treatment in review

(Adds Bedford's title and first name in second paragraph, please read FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford instead of Bedford.)

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Morocco votes for a new parliament after Gen Z protests and migration surge to Ceuta

Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament in an election marked by frustration among young people and high unemployment

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How rural voters are feeling about Trump as the midterms approach, according to a new AP-KFF poll

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office

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Morocco reports lower turnout in parliamentary elections

Morocco's interior ministry reported a lower turnout of 38.02% in the country's parliamentary election on Wednesday, down from 50% in the last vote in

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Trump says his ballroom will house a drone port. The Secret Service already has one next door

President Donald Trump says his new White House ballroom will include a rooftop drone port to defend the complex

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GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say

General Motors CEO Mary Barra is expected to attend US President Donald Trump's state dinner at the White House on Thursday

Economy

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

President Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist

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Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

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Netanyahu says will 'tell the truth' on Israel's actions at United Nations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would use his speech at the United Nations this week to defend Israel's military actions against the

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As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's

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Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament's ok to declare energy, water emergency

Moldova's pro-European leaders said on Monday that they were asking parliament to declare a state of emergency for energy and water supply in

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Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

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The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC

The Netherlands is making preparations for the United States to sanction the International Criminal Court, in the last escalation of the Trump Administration’s attacks on the global tribunal

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18 suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president flown to U.S. to face trial

A military plane whisked 18 suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moises out of Haiti and flew them to the United States on Sunday, according to

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North Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles off east coast within three hours

North Korea fired two missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday, its second set of tests in roughly a week and days after Pyongyang accused the US of driving tensions on the

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This truth emerges as political situations change fast: Maps show us our world, but not neutrally

Maps can anchor us in a place or help us get somewhere else

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Chile's Bachelet withdraws from race to lead UN

Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, ending a

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Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war

Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families

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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US

South Korea’s military says North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

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Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60

Brendan Farrington has died at 60

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Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO

Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between NATO and Russia after a "failed" strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on

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Munich’s Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg

Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival

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‘It will never be the same’: How Trump turned on the Kennedy Center and brought it to its knees

‘It will never be the same’: How Trump turned on the Kennedy Center and brought it to its knees

Election|Political

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says

Russia’s liberal opposition Yabloko party says that one of its election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station

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Malaysia's DAP leader offers to quit after jailed ex-PM Najib granted house arrest

The leader of Malaysia's Democratic Action Party (DAP), the largest party in the ruling coalition, said on Saturday he had offered to resign as transport minister over

Election|Political|US

Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress

By Nolan D.

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Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

Russian authorities reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country on Saturday, the second day of a September 18-20 parliamentary election

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Trump declines to say whether he will tear down Kennedy Center

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday refused to say whether he would attempt to demolish the John F.

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Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

US President Donald Trump said on Friday his son, Donald Trump Jr., has told him he would pay back a Russian oligarch who bankrolled

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Carney says Canada is ‘strong’ as US borrowing costs rise and Europe ties deepen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Europe and cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historic reliance on the United States

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Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

The premium France pays to borrow on the bond markets compared to Germany rose to more than a whole percentage point on Friday for

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Venezuela, opposition faction weighing deal to move $4 billion in gold to US from UK, sources say

The Venezuelan government and a faction of its opposition are nearing a deal to move some $4 billion in gold from the Bank of England to the United States,

Science

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is underway

Election|Political

Vance blasts Democrats as 'lunatics' in Iowa rally push for GOP candidates

Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's policies and Iowa GOP candidates, calling Democrats the party of "lunatics."

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Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

President Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime

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Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead

A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn't swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned

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Trump pushes his $5,000 'dividend' pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

Naturally, Republicans running for Congress should campaign on President Donald Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterm elections

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New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member

New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate member, a spokesperson for New Zealand