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Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away

Ukraine struck what it said was an oil pumping station 1,500 km (900 miles) into Russia near the Ural Mountains with drones overnight, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv

Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away
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US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade

U.S.

Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S.

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Mystery figure paid men to carry out arson attacks linked to UK PM Starmer, London court told

Three men with links to Ukraine carried out a series of arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on behalf of a mystery

Mystery figure paid men to carry out arson attacks linked to UK PM Starmer, London court told
Political|World

Supreme Court examines Trump's move against Haitian and Syrian immigrants

The U.S.

Supreme Court examines Trump's move against Haitian and Syrian immigrants
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece says it agreed with Qatar to deepen trade, energy and defence ties

Greece said on Wednesday it had agreed with Qatar to bolster cooperation in areas including trade, energy and defence, extending a deal first struck in 2024.

Greece says it agreed with Qatar to deepen trade, energy and defence ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Powell's tenure as Fed chief, bookended by Trump, draws to a close

On a chilly spring day in 2017, Jerome Powell made a six-hour round trip by car through heavy mountain fog from Washington to West Virginia

Powell's tenure as Fed chief, bookended by Trump, draws to a close
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group

Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, voicing hopes the alliance of oil producers would

Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Slovakia's Supreme Court upholds 21-year sentence for PM Fico's attacker

Slovakia's Supreme Court upheld on Wednesday a 21-year jail sentence for a man who shot at Prime Minister Robert Fico two years ago, rejecting his appeal against terrorism charges

Slovakia's Supreme Court upholds 21-year sentence for PM Fico's attacker
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says

The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, a UAE

UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
Business|Political|US|World

Trump’s court setbacks fail to blunt his campaign against media

President Donald Trump has suffered a string of courtroom setbacks in his battles with the American media, but the rulings have done little to blunt a

Trump’s court setbacks fail to blunt his campaign against media
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

EPA leader Zeldin supports slashing agency budget by half at contentious congressional hearings

President Donald Trump's administration proposes cutting the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by roughly half, sparking heated congressional hearings this week

EPA leader Zeldin supports slashing agency budget by half at contentious congressional hearings
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility

Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach
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Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports

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Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports
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Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead

The Trump administration rejected all four women farmers chosen by their peers to represent them in an industry group called the United Soybean Board

Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff

Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff

Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows

A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for it is growing, an opinion poll showed

Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows
Economy|Political|Technology|World

China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs

Taiwan's economy would gain see unprecedented opportunities if it unites with China, Beijing said on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to persuade Taipei to accept

China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Philippine vice president faces impeachment vote in Congress after panel find probable cause

The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that

Philippine vice president faces impeachment vote in Congress after panel find probable cause
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

KPMG to exit US federal audit business

Big Four firm KPMG is exiting its federal government audit business and will redeploy staff, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

KPMG to exit US federal audit business
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges linked to his short-lived 2024

South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case
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South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Virginia high court leaves Democratic-led redistricting vote blocked for now

Virginia's top court on Tuesday left in place a county judge's order temporarily blocking the state from certifying the results of last week's referendum, when voters

Virginia high court leaves Democratic-led redistricting vote blocked for now
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science

US seeks new nominees for key preventive health panel

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F.

US seeks new nominees for key preventive health panel
Americas|Political|US|World

US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba

The Republican-led U.S.

US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba
Crime|Political|US|World

US mandates what it calls 'enhanced' security checks for immigration applicants

President Donald Trump's administration has mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for immigration applicants, according to

US mandates what it calls 'enhanced' security checks for immigration applicants
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care

A U.S. advisory committee appointed by Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care
Business|Economy|Political|World

US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement

The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday, saying recent actions

US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement
Business|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as

Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain's King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president

Kosovo is set for another snap election after parliament failed to elect a new president on Tuesday, pitching Europe's youngest nation back into the thick of a political

Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president
Environment|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea

The Taiwanese minister in charge of the Coast Guard visited a second Taiwan-controlled islet deep in the South China Sea, she said on Wednesday, adding that complaints by

Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, on Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend, vowing

Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on

Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on

Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel responded to criticism from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump about a monologue Kimmel gave two days before a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.

What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired
Americas|Crime|Political|World

El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch

El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch

El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch
Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York City as part of their closely watched diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the country declaring independence from England

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip
Political|US|World

Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster

Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'

The White House is warning Congress that funds to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will “soon run out.”

White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says

The United States has set specific conditions for the release of billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, such as more cost-cutting and moves to

US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in public fraud probe

Federal agents have served search warrants in Minnesota in an ongoing fraud investigation of publicly funded social programs for children

Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in public fraud probe
Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

King Charles III has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history.”

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
MidEast|Political|US|World

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