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The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump

Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump

Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'

A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference

Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
Business|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Political

'This indictment is deeply flawed.' Elie Honig reacts to new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey

Elie Honig joins The Lead.

'This indictment is deeply flawed.' Elie Honig reacts to new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement

San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
Arts|Education|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
Crime|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records

The Trump administration has indicted a former National Institutes of Health official over allegations of evading federal records requests related to COVID-19 pandemic

Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Political|Travel|US|World

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday

The State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US

US FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke

After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian,

US FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post

The U.S.

Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries

The United Nations on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and three Colombian mercenaries

UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
Crime|Political

State lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'

State lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'

State lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'
Crime|Economy|Political|World

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe

U.S. federal and state law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
Crime|Political|US

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN. The specific charges were not immediately clear.

Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time
Crime|Political|US

Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules

A federal judge says fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court rather than in administrative proceedings despite the government's efforts to move it out of court

Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it

The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
Crime|Political|US|World

READ: Indictment of James Comey

READ: Indictment of James Comey

READ: Indictment of James Comey
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom

The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar has proposed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to discuss minority rights of ethnic

Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media

Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor

Pro-tariff and human rights groups asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to impose new import bans, duties and quotas to combat forced labor

Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor
Political|World

Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers

Two successive Israeli strikes on a building in a southern Lebanese town killed five people on Tuesday, including three rescuers who went to help those wounded in the

Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
Africa|Election|Political|World

Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy

Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for

Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy
Arts|Political|US

Justice Department legal argument for the White House ballroom reads like a Trump social media post

The Justice Department is pressing for the dismissal of preservationists’ lawsuit over the planned $400 million White House ballroom after the shooting at Saturday’s media gala

Justice Department legal argument for the White House ballroom reads like a Trump social media post
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the

JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy
Crime|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Crime|Political|US|World

Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing

A jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
Crime|Political|US

‘The US ripping itself apart’: What the online history of suspected shooter reveals

CNN’s Kyung Lah reports from the hometown of the suspect charged in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

‘The US ripping itself apart’: What the online history of suspected shooter reveals
Crime|Political|Travel|World

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight

Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China

The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Europe|Political|World

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
Crime|Health|Political|World

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
MidEast|Political|World

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party issued one of its strongest criticisms yet of the government's handling of a fragile peace process, highlighting on Tuesday a growing stand-

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says

Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government

The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats,

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down

General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
Arts|Crime|Political|US

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom
Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited to attend next month's summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia, European Council President Antonio Costa

Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl

Italian magistrates said on Tuesday they had opened urgent checks into whether Nicole Minetti, an ally of late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, lied to

Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law

More than 65,000 victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the police force that imposed sharia law on Timbuktu in 2012 and ordered public floggings and

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say

Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, offered his resignation as leader of his right-wing Fidesz party on Tuesday but a party congress in June will decide

Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Technology|World

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine and Israel traded diplomatic blows on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned what he said were grain purchases from occupied Ukrainian

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful

Britain on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role

Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of

Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's one-time closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, backed his former boss on Tuesday by

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Arts|Economy|Europe|Political|World

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters

A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a simulated run-off, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Tuesday, ahead of

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports

The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports
Business|Political|World

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, state media said, the first in-person meeting of Gulf

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes
Asia|Business|Political|World

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says

The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East,

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war

Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the war in the Middle East, the presidents of Finland and Estonia said on Tuesday.

Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war
Election|Political|US|World

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has discontinued a money laundering trial against Gulnara Karimova, a daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, on the grounds that

Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial
Europe|Political|US|World

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
Asia|Business|MidEast|Political|World

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Economy|Political|World

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Political

Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host 

(Corrects story to fix typo in paragraph 3.)

Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host 
Africa|Health|Political|World

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other

Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO
Asia|Political|World

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks

China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N.

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
Business|Economy|Political|World

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions

Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, calling the warning a part of a

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service

The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

A series of attacks in Colombia's southwest has raised security concerns before the May presidential election

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
MidEast|Political|World

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says

A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 U.S.

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands

Taiwan has spotted two Chinese warships operating in waters near the Penghu islands in the Taiwan Strait and has sent its own naval and air forces to keep watch, the

Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny

Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache attack helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny