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MidEast|Political

Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz

September 13, 2026

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed new attacks on Saudi Arabia

September 13, 2026

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political

An ambassador in Ljubljana, but not in London: Israel’s foreign policy shifts away from longstanding allies

September 13, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked 'US citizen' box

Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against a group of residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who checked a box saying she was a U.S. citizen

September 13, 2026

Business|Crime|Finance|Political

Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft

A former CIA official has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for inflating his salary

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news

Iraq says an attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, and U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” behind it

September 12, 2026

8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Russian strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials

September 12, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline

September 12, 2026

Election|Political

‘Theatrical’ litigation: Republican AGs fight for Trump voting rules that their election officials say they can’t implement

September 12, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics

Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend

September 12, 2026

Economy|Political|World

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position

September 12, 2026

Election|Political

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump

September 12, 2026

‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast

September 12, 2026

Election|Political

JD Vance embraces tricky role as Trump’s midterm messenger — and potential successor

September 12, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa

September 12, 2026

Political

New video shows interaction between NYC Mayor Mamdani and AOC at 9/11 ceremony after the moment sparked debate

September 12, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Police investigate death of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from tree, as a homicide

September 10, 2026

Election|Political

Republicans made El-Sayed a top midterm target. The Democrat wants to talk about Michigan voters

Republicans are aggressively targeting Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee from Michigan, as the face of the opposition

September 12, 2026

Political|Science|Technology

House Democrats urge Speaker Johnson to cancel recess to pass AI safeguards, citing ‘catastrophic’ risk

September 12, 2026

Election|Finance|Political

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro faces corruption investigation weeks before elections

Brazilian presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion for receiving millions of dollars from a disgraced banker to finance a movie about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro

September 11, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate

September 12, 2026

Political

How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

Bribery involves offering money to a particular person, but Trump did not make his $5,000 offer to any single voter or set of voters.

September 12, 2026

Economy|Election|Health|Political

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November

September 11, 2026

UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month while talks continue on US demand for a total ban

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country

September 12, 2026

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