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How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting

How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker

China made a diplomatic protest to New Zealand on Thursday after Foreign Minister Winston Peters characterised a Chinese-born lawmaker as a "loudmouth" whom he urged to "go back to

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October

China's ruling Communist Party will hold a plenary session of its Central Committee in Beijing in October to discuss party self-governance, state-run Xinhua news agency

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October
Asia|Business|Political|World

Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently in Malaysia, where

Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Senate in her impeachment trial, where one of the

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv's districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says

Detained prominent Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who collapsed while in court on Wednesday, is unconscious and has been admitted to an intensive care unit, his

Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds

Investors searching for clarity from a newly led U.S.

Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further

US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain’s prime minister

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
MidEast|Political|US|World

US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets,

US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets
MidEast|Political|US|World

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

The U.S. military says it has completed what it describes as “a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” conducted in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
Crime|Health|Political|World

A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability

A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability

A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability
Australia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material

Australia's internet regulator said on Thursday it had begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram over alleged failings to tackle pro-terror

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Key committee vote for Todd Blanche postponed in major blow to his nomination as Trump’s attorney general

Key committee vote for Todd Blanche postponed in major blow to his nomination as Trump’s attorney general

Key committee vote for Todd Blanche postponed in major blow to his nomination as Trump’s attorney general
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Rescuers search for survivors after a quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan

Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people in southwestern Japan

Rescuers search for survivors after a quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest

Since former Macao pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested under a national security law in July 2025, little about his case has been made known

Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Blanche's confirmation vote postponed amid Republican backlash over 'weaponization' fund

Todd Blanche's bid for Senate confirmation as U.S. attorney general faced a setback on Wednesday, as Senate Judiciary Committee

Blanche's confirmation vote postponed amid Republican backlash over 'weaponization' fund
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's ex-defence minister says changes to military procurements behind his dismissal

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said his efforts to overhaul the military's procurement system were the main reason

Ukraine's ex-defence minister says changes to military procurements behind his dismissal
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will immediately release $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Epstein accuser’s family blasts former Obama White House lawyer who said her assertions ‘lacked inherent credibility’

Epstein accuser’s family blasts former Obama White House lawyer who said her assertions ‘lacked inherent credibility’

Epstein accuser’s family blasts former Obama White House lawyer who said her assertions ‘lacked inherent credibility’
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention

A witness to a fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration agent has been released from a detention facility

Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention
Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill

Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next week

Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
Business|Economy|Political|World

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say

Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts

President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to turn on his "brilliant" hand-picked U.S. central banker in chief despite the fact that Federal Reserve

Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts
Arts|Business|Political|Technology|Travel

Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular

Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular

Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular
Political

Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina

Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital drew people who remembered him for never forgetting his roots as the son of pool hall owners

Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
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Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan.

Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport

President Donald Trump unveiled a $22 billion plan on Wednesday to rebuild Washington Dulles airport by replacing concourses and adding a large

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday that he was meeting with U.S. senators to talk about his company's upcoming models while President Donald

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Poland's Tusk talk about defence, history

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday discussed defence cooperation as well as historical issues and the well-being of

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Poland's Tusk talk about defence, history
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit

A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit

Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit
Health|Political|Science|US

The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions
Health|Political|Science

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge
Crime|Health|Political

Why Anthony Fauci might not be safe after pleading the Fifth

Why Anthony Fauci might not be safe after pleading the Fifth

Why Anthony Fauci might not be safe after pleading the Fifth
Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm

Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were unavailable for postgame questions after the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday

Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship
Americas|Election|Political|World

Nicaragua's Ortega moves to stretch term to 7 years, ban 'traitors' from elections

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega aims to again extend the presidential term by a year, increasing it to seven, in his latest move to cement his

Nicaragua's Ortega moves to stretch term to 7 years, ban 'traitors' from elections
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes

Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with leaders of a

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

U.S.

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
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FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
Arts|Crime|Political|US

Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

President Donald Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E

Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Crime|Political|US

Trump urges Supreme Court to overturn E. Jean Carroll’s $83M defamation verdict

Trump urges Supreme Court to overturn E. Jean Carroll’s $83M defamation verdict

Trump urges Supreme Court to overturn E. Jean Carroll’s $83M defamation verdict
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner

A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a

Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ugandan opposition figure collapses in court, party official says

Prominent detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye collapsed on Wednesday while attending a court session in the capital Kampala where he is on trial for treason,

Ugandan opposition figure collapses in court, party official says
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's

US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat
Business|Crime|Political

New Secret Service emails reveal how case was built against James Comey

New Secret Service emails reveal how case was built against James Comey

New Secret Service emails reveal how case was built against James Comey
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing

Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, invoking his

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost

Right-wing Israeli activists are ramping up their fringe campaign to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria by staging frequent incursions across the border

Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political

New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through

New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through

New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers

The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

New Jewish-Arab party may complicate bid to oust Netanyahu

A new Jewish-Arab political party is courting young voters ahead of Israel's October election.

New Jewish-Arab party may complicate bid to oust Netanyahu
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse

China's cyberspace regulator on Wednesday released a draft law aimed at curbing cyberbullying, including AI-enabled abuse, as Beijing tightens oversight of online bullying

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse
Business|Health|Political|Science

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement

A group of U.S. senators has asked Health Secretary Robert F.

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement
Economy|Health|Political|World

PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to take difficult decisions to overhaul England's adult social care

PM Burnham says difficult decisions needed to fix England's 'unfair' adult care system
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank

The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday warned of worsening violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, and urged international action

UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump

Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics

More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?

By Michael Georgy DUBAI, July 29 - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?
Europe|Political|World

Guterres plans Cyprus meeting to define way forward

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he planned to convene a multi-party meeting on the division of Cyprus to define the way forward on

Guterres plans Cyprus meeting to define way forward
Election|Finance|Political|World

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in potential Brazil runoff, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads a potential second-round vote in the October presidential election against opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, an

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in potential Brazil runoff, poll shows
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Technology

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Health|Political|US

This Congress is one of the oldest yet. Most Americans think that’s a problem, a new CNN poll shows

This Congress is one of the oldest yet. Most Americans think that’s a problem, a new CNN poll shows

This Congress is one of the oldest yet. Most Americans think that’s a problem, a new CNN poll shows
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
Business|Economy|Political

Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult

Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
Political|US|World

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia

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Trump, Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysian authorities release over 100 Rohingya refugees from detention

Malaysian authorities have released more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers who were detained earlier this week, with the group being sent to various locations

Malaysian authorities release over 100 Rohingya refugees from detention
Election|Finance|Political|World

Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race

Israelis are due to hold a national election on October 27.

Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race