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Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say

Fugitive former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces charges stemming mainly from his alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew to the United States

Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say
Asia|Business|Political|World

If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday said if he got the opportunity to speak to U.S.

If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say

Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina

On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship’s radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats. 

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
Health|Sports|World

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
Business|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says

Haiti's security is not at a level needed to hold elections this August, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime said in an interview broadcast on

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"

Oil prices settled almost 3% higher on Monday after U.S.

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"
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How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot

In its storied history, Kansas City has attracted traders and mobsters, jazz legends and barbecue pitmasters, and

How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|World

Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says

Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college

Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
Economy|Political|World

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says

Spain's Repsol is in no rush to list its oil and gas production unit in the United States, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says
Education|Environment|Opinion

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Democracy cannot thrive, or even survive, when its leaders see themselves as godlike and divide citizens into believers and heretics, a scholar writes.

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism
Crime|Political|World

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push

Pope Leo condemned capital punishment for a second day running on Friday, calling for its abolition in the United States just as President Donald Trump's

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86

Jack Thornell, the Associated Press photographer whose picture from an assassination attempt on James Meredith in 1966 won a Pulitzer Prize, has died at age 86

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle

Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
Europe|Political|Science|World

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US

NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Green light, red light

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Stop-go, stop-go.

Green light, red light
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first

Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member

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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
Business|Economy|Opinion|Political|World

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States’ global power.

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game
Political|World

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
Health|Political|World

Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears

Tehran residents are rushing to stock up on bottled water and charge cellphones, flashlights and portable power banks as the hours tick down to Trump’s latest ultimatum for a deal in the war with Iran

Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears
Travel|World

King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war

King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States in April, despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran

King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
Interview|MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages

Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Environment|News|Science|US

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
Opinion|Political|World

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations

The war that began Feb. 28 hews to a familiar, dangerous pattern, writes an Iran expert, from deep, historical mistrust and incompatible strategic interests to miscommunication and misperception.

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations
Sports|US|World

Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching

Manny Ramirez watched his son Lucas Ramirez hit two home runs for Brazil against the United States in the World Baseball Classic

Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death

The U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on its ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships

US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death
Sports|US|World

Trinity Rodman aggravates back injury late in USWNT's 2-0 win over Argentina in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team has secured its sixth straight shutout victory

Trinity Rodman aggravates back injury late in USWNT's 2-0 win over Argentina in SheBelieves Cup
Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears

Many Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

At halfpipe, neither US-born Olympic favorite competes for America. Eileen Gu takes the heat

The two best bets to win the gold medal in women’s halfpipe skiing at the Winter Olympics were born in the United States

At halfpipe, neither US-born Olympic favorite competes for America. Eileen Gu takes the heat
Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks