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Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says
Middle East
February 4, 2026
Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in an apparent assassination at his…
US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag
Middle East
February 4, 2026
US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag
A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively approached” the ship in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday…
‘You escape, or you die’: African men say Russia duped them into fighting in Ukraine
World
February 4, 2026
‘You escape, or you die’: African men say Russia duped them into fighting in Ukraine
Nairobi — Anne Ndarua fights back tears when she talks about her only son. Six months ago, Francis Ndung’u Ndarua…
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
Technology
February 3, 2026
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
Tesla dominated the electric vehicle industry by the mid-2010s with sleek, fast cars that helped combat the public perception that…
Russia resumes night strikes on major Ukrainian cities, ending brief reprieve agreed between Putin and Trump
World
February 3, 2026
Russia resumes night strikes on major Ukrainian cities, ending brief reprieve agreed between Putin and Trump
Kyiv — Russia launched its biggest missile and drone attack on Ukraine so far this year on Tuesday, according to…
Wounded but still dangerous: How Iran could strike back if Trump attacks
Middle East
February 3, 2026
Wounded but still dangerous: How Iran could strike back if Trump attacks
For nearly half a century, Iran has prepared for a war with the United States. Unable to match America’s military…
As a parade of US allies rattled by Trump visit China, Beijing claims a win for its new world order
World
February 3, 2026
As a parade of US allies rattled by Trump visit China, Beijing claims a win for its new world order
Beijing — As US President Donald Trump takes a sledgehammer to longstanding alliances with a volatile foreign policy that’s included…
Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections
World
February 3, 2026
Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections
President Donald Trump called on Republicans to “nationalize the voting” in an interview that aired Monday, as his administration pushes…
Clintons agree to in-person depositions in 11th-hour offer to avoid contempt vote in Jeffrey Epstein investigation
World
February 3, 2026
Clintons agree to in-person depositions in 11th-hour offer to avoid contempt vote in Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for in-person depositions in Washington, DC, in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein probe,…
US conducts military drills in Middle East as tension with Iran builds amid Trump’s demands
Middle East
February 3, 2026
US conducts military drills in Middle East as tension with Iran builds amid Trump’s demands
US President Donald Trump renewed threats to strike Iran if it does not agree to negotiate a new nuclear deal,…
Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer
Middle East
February 3, 2026
Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer
Iran has tentatively agreed to resume nuclear talks with the US as it tries to avert the threat of further…
One engineer’s quest to reconstruct hope for breast cancer survivors everywhere
Health & Fitness
February 2, 2026
One engineer’s quest to reconstruct hope for breast cancer survivors everywhere
Katie Weimer, a biomechanical engineer based in Colorado, was challenged by her mentor to think bigger — to use advances…
Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities
World
February 2, 2026
Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities
Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority…
‘We are reliving the Nakba’: A Palestinian community says it’s being erased as Israeli settler violence intensifies
Middle East
February 2, 2026
‘We are reliving the Nakba’: A Palestinian community says it’s being erased as Israeli settler violence intensifies
Ras Ein al-Auja, West Bank — Suleiman Ghawanmeh is tired of talking. For over 10 years, he talked himself hoarse…
Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Middle East
February 2, 2026
Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Iran threatened Thursday to unleash “hazardous consequences” after the European Union formally designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as…
Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Middle East
February 2, 2026
Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 31 people on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the highest…
Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12 miners
World
February 2, 2026
Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12 miners
At least 12 people have been killed and eight others wounded after a Russian drone struck a bus in Ukraine’s…
Iran’s top diplomat hopeful for negotiations even amid US military buildup
Middle East
February 2, 2026
Iran’s top diplomat hopeful for negotiations even amid US military buildup
Tehran, Iran — Even with US forces poised to strike Iran, the country’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CNN Sunday…
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation
World
February 2, 2026
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald…
Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
Middle East
February 1, 2026
Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
Iran is ready to participate in “fair and just” nuclear talks with the United States amid rising tensions between the…