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ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas

ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas

ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas
Crime|Political|US

Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’

Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’

Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts

Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, the rock group best known for its working-class anthem “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” has withdrawn from a concert

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts
Arts|Political|US|World

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says

Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa.

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
Business|Election|Political|US|World

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Election|Political|US

Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote

A federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship

Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor took the unusual step of charging him with assaulting a

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
Business|Election|Political|US|World

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters

The U.S.

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030, during a

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine

Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data.

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Crime|Political|US|World

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Former U.S.

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights

Major airline, travel and business groups warned that barring border processing at Newark or other major U.S. airports could lead to chaos, strand

Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights
Europe|Political|World

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that it was too early to say if the drone which crashed into an apartment block in Romania was Russian and suggested it could

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says

Poland's president said on Friday he wanted a state body to discuss stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Poland's top honour,

Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says
Political|World

Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation

Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would

Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation
Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general

Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department’s

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general
Arts|Election|Environment|Political|US|World

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman
Economy|Political|World

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda

Colombians are set to vote on Sunday in what is likely the first round of a presidential election, amid deep polarization between those seeking

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up

Eight years after ousting a corruption-mired, centre-right government on the promise of cleaning up politics,

Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up

U.S.

Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S.

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Business|Entertainment|Interview|Political

Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Paula Reid is OutFront.

Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill

During a White House press briefing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was pressed by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on the Bureau of Engraving and Printing making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with an image of President Donald Trump. Bessent said they were preparing in case Congress passed legislation that calls for the Trump bill.

Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday his economic reforms stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

Spain's ruling Socialist Workers' Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft, influence-peddling and other crimes that have implicated members of Prime

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere
Election|Political|US

How James Talarico is working to win over Black voters who strongly backed Jasmine Crockett

How James Talarico is working to win over Black voters who strongly backed Jasmine Crockett

How James Talarico is working to win over Black voters who strongly backed Jasmine Crockett
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
Business|Political|Technology|US

A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk

A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk

A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Europe|Political|World

Reactions to drone incident in Romania

NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine the leader of Armenia’s bid for re-

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West
Asia|Political|World

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says

China's decision to send only academics to Asia's biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity at a moment when countries need more "strategic

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
Crime|Election|Political|US

Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for reelection after a tough first term

Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denies an agreement with the U.S. for anti-drug trafficking operations in Guatemala

Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site

Police in Brisbane made five arrests on Friday as they cleared a protest camp from the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built. 

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site
Europe|Political|World

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident

France will ask Russia's ambassador to explain what happened when he fulfills a summons after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility
Australia|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift

Australia's struggling opposition Liberal Party installed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a pugnacious social conservative and campaigner against

Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift
Political|World

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under growing pressure from a wave of defections to a new party set up by a former protege, analysts and

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party
Economy|Political|Technology|World

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

President Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into a group tied to billionaire Reid Hoffman over its partial funding of writer E.

US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says
Crime|Health|Political|World

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have asserted detainees are staging a hunger strike

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center
Arts|Education|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway