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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized
Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict
There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats

There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats
Rubio denies reporting that UK cut off intel sharing over boat strikes

Rubio denies reporting that UK cut off intel sharing over boat strikes
US CENTCOM says five Islamic State members killed, 19 captured in operations in Syria
US CENTCOM says five Islamic State members killed, 19 captured in operations in Syria
Woman gets over 2 years in prison for threatening call to judge in Trump's criminal case

Woman gets over 2 years in prison for threatening call to judge in Trump's criminal case
DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say

DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say
Ukraine corruption scandal 'extremely unfortunate,' EU's Kallas says

Ukraine corruption scandal 'extremely unfortunate,' EU's Kallas says
Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says
US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza, sources say

US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza, sources say
US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting

Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting
India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit
Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release

Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release
Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases

Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases
UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding
Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift
Indonesia tests footwear returned from United States on Caesium-137 contamination fears
Indonesia tests footwear returned from United States on Caesium-137 contamination fears
Kremlin says contacts with Britain failed to develop

Kremlin says contacts with Britain failed to develop
Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, foreign ministry official says

Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, foreign ministry official says
Explainer-How strong is Trump's defamation case against the BBC?
Explainer-How strong is Trump's defamation case against the BBC?
Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit

Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
Trump says he has an 'obligation' to sue BBC

Trump says he has an 'obligation' to sue BBC
Colombia president orders suspension of intelligence sharing with US

Colombia president orders suspension of intelligence sharing with US
French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law

French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security

Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says

Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says
California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels

California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels
Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe

Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns
US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
Nigeria, US and UK agencies probe $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos port
Nigeria, US and UK agencies probe $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos port
US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, escalating Venezuela tensions

US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, escalating Venezuela tensions
US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown

US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown
Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board
Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound

Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound
G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack

Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack
Analysis-Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

Analysis-Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says
Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft