China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says
Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones
Political survivor Le Pen makes her boldest gamble yet for France's presidency
Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says
New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
Taiwan's migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings
'The Pitt' and 'Pluribus' are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
MidEast|Political|World
US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says
The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, U.S.
July 08, 2026Political
Political|World
Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says
The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day
July 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort
At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims
July 07, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology
Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post
Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post
July 08, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Bottled water business owner appeals detention in Trinidad over alleged PM assassination plot
Businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve filed an appeal on Tuesday against their detention over an alleged plot to assassinate top
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Protests break out in Havana as Cuba struggles to restore electricity
Scattered protests broke out across Havana on Tuesday evening, with residents banging pots, honking horns and shouting "turn on the lights
July 07, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US
Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot, prosecutors say
Utah prosecutors played a video on Tuesday that an investigator said showed the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year in a
July 07, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
ICE agent fatally shoots motorist in Houston vehicle stop, agency says
A U.S.
July 08, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political
Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records
The Oregon attorney general will ask a court to pause Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros for 60 days, saying on Tuesday the company withheld records
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions
Several Latin American countries said on Tuesday they are working to prevent the import of goods produced with forced labor, urging the Trump
July 08, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
El-Sayed and Stevens clash over AIPAC and other takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate
El-Sayed and Stevens clash over AIPAC and other takeaways from the Michigan Senate debate
July 08, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US
Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn’t resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault
July 07, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political
ABC fights back against FCC regulators in dispute over 'The View' and equal time rules
ABC is continuing to fight back forcefully against efforts by federal regulators to reopen the question of whether its popular talk show “The View” is subject to equal time rules
July 08, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk
An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination
July 07, 2026
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World
Charges filed against Indian crime boss in assassination that strained Canada-India ties
Authorities have charged the leader of an Indian criminal group in connection with the assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada
July 08, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US|World
The Latest: Video shows Tyler Robinson before and after killing Charlie Kirk, investigators say
The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has entered its second day
July 07, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey
The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman
July 07, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
July 08, 2026
Political
Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting
July 08, 2026
Political|Sports|World
A Cairo coffee house erupts, then goes silent as Egypt’s World Cup run meets Argentina
Egypt's national soccer team has made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time
July 08, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US
Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump
Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan
Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan
July 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal
July 07, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would closely monitor the outcome of the NATO summit in Turkey, adding that a series of "confrontational" statements about Russia had
July 07, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World
Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party's X account
An Indian court directed the federal government to unblock the X account of the youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, more than a month since it went offline
July 07, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
India's temple trust reshuffles leadership after donation theft scandal
By Krishna N.
July 07, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan's preparations to face a Chinese attack are not a provocation, senior official says
Taiwan's preparations to deal with a possible Chinese attack are not a provocation, and the island's people need to take the threat seriously and prepare now, a senior
July 07, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing
July 07, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says
NATO will launch a strategic airlift fleet of Airbus A400M transport planes and add one aircraft to its existing fleet of A330 MRTT tanker planes,
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says
Canada wants more countries to back its global defence bank initiative before it announces a roster of founding nations, foreign minister Anita Anand said
July 07, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says
France is at risk of missing its deficit-reduction target this year as the growth outlook deteriorates and may need to take additional savings measures, Finance Minister
July 07, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival
NATO announced a roughly $4.5 billion plan on Tuesday to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes to replace ageing AWACS early warning aircraft,
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
UK will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts
Britain will need extra tax rises or spending cuts equivalent to the entire education budget early next decade to prevent government debt
July 07, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself "bloodied but
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election
France's rising borrowing costs are fuelling concern among investors and economists that its €3.5 trillion public debt could spiral higher just as political
July 07, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister
President Maia Sandu on Tuesday named Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, a
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain's defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term
Kazakhstan's constitutional court said on Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek a new term at the helm of the
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs
France and Britain will outline plans for a multinational maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz at talks between NATO and Gulf Arab foreign
July 07, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
South Korea's Lee eyes cooperation with NATO in arms R&D, production
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday he hoped his country would expand cooperation with NATO allies in research and development, including in cutting-edge
July 07, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon'
U.S.
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
U.S.
July 07, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital
July 08, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Sleepless Ukrainians wonder when Russia will strike next
Kyiv resident Diana Bobrovska was so nervous about a new Russian air attack on her neighbourhood after a devastating strike on Monday that she spent a second
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
BOJ dissenter Asada needs demand-driven inflation before backing rate hike
Bank of Japan board member Toichiro Asada said he must see signs of demand-driven inflation before supporting interest rate rises, but
July 07, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
U.S.
July 07, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political
Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing
Economist Jim O'Neill urged Britain's next leader to be bolder on investment borrowing, saying fiscal credibility cannot be judged by a single rulebook.
July 07, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Reactions to French court ruling on Marine Le Pen
A Paris appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds while shortening her ban on running for elected office, potentially allowing the National
July 07, 2026