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Russia’s economy is struggling. But that won’t bring Putin to the negotiating table for years
World
December 20, 2025
Russia’s economy is struggling. But that won’t bring Putin to the negotiating table for years
The Russian economy has been dealing with growing headwinds this year: unruly inflation, a ballooning budget deficit – due in…
5 takeaways from the Justice Department’s Epstein files release
World
December 20, 2025
5 takeaways from the Justice Department’s Epstein files release
The Justice Department released thousands of files related to sex offender and accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in a much-anticipated document…
Pope Leo appoints pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more robust approach to Trump
World
December 18, 2025
Pope Leo appoints pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more robust approach to Trump
Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have…
Trump’s dark Christmas story doubles down on a political error
World
December 18, 2025
Trump’s dark Christmas story doubles down on a political error
It was the nightmare before Christmas. Donald Trump put a dark new spin on the tradition of national presidential addresses…
CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google
Technology
December 18, 2025
CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google
One of the Apple Watch’s biggest threats has no screen, weighs about a fifth of an ounce and charges a…
Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
World
December 18, 2025
Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
Taipei, Taiwan — The United States and Taiwan have announced an $11.1 billion arms package that if completed would be…
Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
World
December 18, 2025
Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a clear indication Wednesday that he will not compromise on his demands for Ukraine to…
‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets
World
December 18, 2025
‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets
The European Union is on the precipice of a momentous decision on whether to use frozen Russian assets to finance…
Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says
World
December 18, 2025
Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says
Manila — The father and son suspected of carrying out Sunday’s Bondi Beach massacre holed up in a hotel for…
Four takeaways from Trump’s primetime address
World
December 18, 2025
Four takeaways from Trump’s primetime address
President Donald Trump delivered a rare 20-minute primetime speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. The address included relatively…
In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
Middle East
December 17, 2025
In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
When an attacker killed two US service members and a civilian interpreter in Syria over the weekend, President Donald Trump…
Who loves Trump? Apparently fewer people than ever
World
December 17, 2025
Who loves Trump? Apparently fewer people than ever
A year ago, President Donald Trump spoke as though the American people had just delivered him a landslide for the…
Welcome to home robotics limbo
Technology
December 17, 2025
Welcome to home robotics limbo
New York — Tech historians may look back on 2025 as a kind of trough in consumer robotics. Two decades…
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
World
December 17, 2025
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
Miami AP — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global…
What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release
World
December 17, 2025
What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release
A new federal law requires the Justice Department to release by Friday a massive trove of investigative documents related to…
Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela
World
December 17, 2025
Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and…
UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds
Middle East
December 17, 2025
UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds
Palestinian officials have warned of “forced displacement” after the Israeli military ordered a series of demolitions in the occupied West…
The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack
World
December 17, 2025
The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack
As Australian authorities try to retrace the steps and understand the motivations of the Bondi Beach gunmen who killed 15…
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
Technology
December 16, 2025
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
New York — The US government is launching an early career hiring and talent development program to bring more technology…
Rwanda-backed M23 group says it will withdraw from seized Congo town after US request
World
December 16, 2025
Rwanda-backed M23 group says it will withdraw from seized Congo town after US request
Reuters — Rwanda-backed M23 rebels said they would withdraw from the eastern Congo town of Uvira at the request of…