The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?
Read full article: The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?The Supreme Court has struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
Read full article: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agendaThe Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses
Read full article: 5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defensesFive big European military powers have launched a joint effort to build cheap drone defenses and autonomous drones, using Ukraine’s battlefield expertise.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century
Read full article: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a centuryBarcelona’s Sagrada Familia church has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ.
Ramadan's first Friday prayers are held at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque
Read full article: Ramadan's first Friday prayers are held at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa MosqueTens of thousands of Palestinians gathered under heavy Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including some who were allowed to enter from the occupied West Bank.
Police search Mountbatten-Windsor's former home a day after his arrest
Read full article: Police search Mountbatten-Windsor's former home a day after his arrestPolice are continuing their search of the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn
Read full article: Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warnSaudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States.
India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chains
Read full article: India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chainsIndia joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief strain over New Delhi’s unabated purchase of discounted Russian oil.
Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion
Read full article: Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellionOusted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday remained defiant in his first reaction to a life sentence imposed by a Seoul court for his short-lived declaration of martial law but didn’t clearly say whether he would appeal.
US stocks tick higher after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs
Read full article: US stocks tick higher after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffsU.S. stocks are ticking higher after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which had triggered panic in financial markets when announced last year.
A traditional sausage in the shape of a horseshoe is 'ironed' for dryness in southeastern Serbia
Read full article: A traditional sausage in the shape of a horseshoe is 'ironed' for dryness in southeastern SerbiaA traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months.
Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
Read full article: Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents sayFour years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live.
Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more
Read full article: Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, morePresident Donald Trump says he’s directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of “tremendous interest.”.
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
Read full article: Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to childrenFor years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content.
Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes
Read full article: Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikesEl Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave 11 people dead.
US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations
Read full article: US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United NationsThe United Nations says the United States has paid about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes, and President Donald Trump is promising more money to the financially strapped world organization.
Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact
Read full article: Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contactIndia’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi.
Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
Read full article: Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasonsVenezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others.
What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Read full article: What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorPolice are searching the former property of the brother of King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
Read full article: US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffsThe U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries.
The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
Read full article: The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief fundsPresident Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms.
Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest
Read full article: Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protestArgentina’s largest labor unions are striking to protest President Javier Milei’s flagship overhaul of the country's labor law.
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say
Read full article: Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses sayThe Palestinian Health Ministry and a witness say that Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian American in an attack on a village.
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein
Read full article: Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to EpsteinThe former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
Read full article: Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears MideastIran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.
UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'
Read full article: UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'U.N.-backed investigators say Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have carried out a campaign in the city of el-Fasher in the Darfur region that shows “hallmarks of genocide” against non-Arab communities.
The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples
Read full article: The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of templesThe same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide.
Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024
Read full article: Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law to suppress the opposition.
Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe
Read full article: Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMeWhen U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for the real MVP.
Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks
Read full article: Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talksPresident Donald Trump has announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package.
Inside the bribery plot that led to a DEA supervisor's downfall in the Dominican Republic
Read full article: Inside the bribery plot that led to a DEA supervisor's downfall in the Dominican RepublicFederal investigators say a veteran agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration took cash to push fraudulent visa applications through the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.
US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture
Read full article: US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's captureThe top U.S. military commander for Latin America has met with Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas as both sides discuss security and policy goals.
Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade
Read full article: Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China tradeArgentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner.
How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal
Read full article: How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire dealRamadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared.
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
Read full article: Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globeA new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years.
Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy
Read full article: Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgyPope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday.
Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games
Read full article: Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina GamesA surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times.
Bad Bunny takes on a leading role in Residente's directorial debut, 'PORTO RICO'
Read full article: Bad Bunny takes on a leading role in Residente's directorial debut, 'PORTO RICO'Residente and Bad Bunny are joining forces on a new film that tells Puerto Rico’s story through historical drama.
José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade
Read full article: José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decadeJosé María Balcázar has become Peru's new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term.
UN Security Council members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meeting
Read full article: UN Security Council members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meetingMembers of the United Nations Security Council are calling for the Gaza ceasefire deal to become permanent and blasting Israeli efforts to expand control in the West Bank as a threat to prospects of a two-state solution.
UK police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politics
Read full article: UK police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politicsBritish police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A movie that takes liberties with 'Wuthering Heights'? Scholars are OK with that
Read full article: A movie that takes liberties with 'Wuthering Heights'? Scholars are OK with thatEmerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” sparked a familiar fight about book adaptations, but some Brontë experts say it still works.
Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison
Read full article: Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prisonMore than a dozen former international cricket captainshave urged Pakistan’s government to ensure better prison treatment and medical care for former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan.
Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissent
Read full article: Gabon suspends access to social media as critics accuse its leader of crackdown on dissentGabon has suspended access to social media and digital platforms throughout the central African nation until further notice as critics accuse the country’s leader of crackdown on dissent.
Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme
Read full article: Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro schemeThe Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable.
Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game
Read full article: Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League gameBenfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey.
Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward
Read full article: Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forwardParis prosecutors have opened two new investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and they call on possible victims in France to come forward.
A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit
Read full article: A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summitA private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation.
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences
Read full article: Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differencesThe latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough.
Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids
Read full article: Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bidsPhilippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she will seek the presidency in the 2028 elections.
Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
Read full article: Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian marketsJapan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets.
Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords
Read full article: Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of LordsBritain’s House of Lords is facing scrutiny as an indirect result of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers
Read full article: Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciersTeam USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers.
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Read full article: From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in IndiaArtificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper.
Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
Read full article: Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths developmentJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
Read full article: Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at ColumbiaAn immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids' Instagram use in social media trial
Read full article: Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids' Instagram use in social media trialMark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received to be “authentic” and not “robotic.”.
Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal, but the festive spirit eludes many Palestinians
Read full article: Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal, but the festive spirit eludes many PalestiniansMuslim Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan under a fragile ceasefire deal.
Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music
Read full article: Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to musicBrazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener feels complete when he combines his love of the halfpipe with his passion for music.
Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prison
Read full article: Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prisonThe Oscar-nominated cowriter of “It Was Just an Accident” has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest.
Elana Meyers Taylor nearly lost hope. Her team, her husband and the Spurs helped her to Olympic gold
Read full article: Elana Meyers Taylor nearly lost hope. Her team, her husband and the Spurs helped her to Olympic goldU.S. bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor has gone from almost quitting the sport to winning Olympic gold.
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors
Read full article: Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivorsGisèle Pelicot has released a memoir that recounts her drugging and mass rape case and sends a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse.
Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win
Read full article: Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election winBangladesh’s new prime minister has been sworn in after his party’s landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country’s first since the massive 2024 uprising.
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
Read full article: Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of warRussian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire.
US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm
Read full article: US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarmThe United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”.
Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five children
Read full article: Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five childrenOfficials in northeastern Spain say a fire that broke out in a top-floor storage room at an apartment building in northeastern Spain has killed five children who were trapped inside the room.
Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
Read full article: Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the USIran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills.
Australia won't repatriate 34 women and children from Syria
Read full article: Australia won't repatriate 34 women and children from SyriaAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group.
EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images
Read full article: EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake imagesX faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform.
Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
Read full article: Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce linesDrivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify.
More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell AP
Read full article: More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon, lawyers tell APLawyers say a new group of third-country nationals has been deported by the United States to Cameroon.
The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting story
Read full article: The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting storyCanadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars.
Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
Read full article: Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old manAustrian prosecutors are charging a 21-year-old man who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts.
Prosecutors plan to charge an Israeli settler with killing a Palestinian activist in the West Bank
Read full article: Prosecutors plan to charge an Israeli settler with killing a Palestinian activist in the West BankIsraeli prosecutors say on Monday they plan to charge a settler in the killing of a Palestinian activist during a confrontation that was caught on video.
The Damascus book fair draws crowds, with censorship eased in post-Assad Syria
Read full article: The Damascus book fair draws crowds, with censorship eased in post-Assad SyriaDamascus is hosting its first international book fair since Bashar Assad fell, and publishers say censorship has almost disappeared.