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UN atomic watchdog discusses Ukraine atomic safe...

50 minut temu Russian attacks on Ukraine's electrical substations could cut power to atomic plants, expanding risks of meltdown.

House GOP leaders eye bipartisan way for spending...

politico.com 1 godzina temu Speaker Mike Johnson told home Republicans on a private call Friday night he intends to hold a vote on a sprawling backing package by Monday evening. Leaders are likely to prosecute a bipartisan way for passage, he said, rather...

What do China and the UK want from each other?

1 godzina temu UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.

Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘...

2 godzin temu Iran's abroad minister says rocket programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.

Deal reached to get spending bill through Senate

politico.com 2 godzin temu The legislature reached a deal Friday afternoon to vote on a government backing package. As part of that agreement struck among all 100 senators, the chamber will vote on 7 amendments to a sweeping appropriations package. The legislature will...

After Trump call, Russia agrees to pause attacks o...

3 godzin temu The Kremlin says it’s agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and close towns until February 1, after a request from the US.

US protesters begin nationwide strike as DOJ launc...

3 godzin temu Protesters call for 'no work, no school, no shopping' in consequence to Trump's deadly immigration enforcement crackdown.

What’s next for Venezuela?

4 godzin temu We research what's in store for Venezuela after the capture of president Maduro by US personnel in Caracas.

Rafah reopening set for Sunday as Israel continues...

4 godzin temu Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly 2 years.

ISIL claims work for Niger airport attack

4 godzin temu Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of engagement in the attack.

Confusion grows over state of US-Iran negotiations...

5 godzin temu The US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly active.

Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collap...

5 godzin temu UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on associate states to address unpaid dues and overhaul planet body's financial rules.

US Department of Justice releases 3 million fresh...

6 godzin temu Deputy lawyer General Todd Blanche says Friday's release fulfills a request established by congressional law.

Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tar...

6 godzin temu Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier's planes and slapping fresh tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.

US justice rules Luigi Mangione won’t face death ...

6 godzin temu Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old inactive faces national stalking charges and state-level execution charges.

Lindsey Graham signals way to defuse backing thr...

politico.com 6 godzin temu Sen. Lindsey Graham laid out a way to pass a backing deal Friday, possibly defusing a standoff that threatens to extend a possible government shutdown set to begin within hours. legislature Republican leaders believe they can decision forward w...

Vonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over...

6 godzin temu Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn's crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.

South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, de...

6 godzin temu South Africa accuses Israeli typical of 'gross abuse of diplomatic privilege' as Israel orders reciprocal move.

Journalist Don citrus arrested in connection to M...

7 godzin temu Press freedom groups decry arrest of erstwhile CNN anchor as lawyer pledges to fight charges 'vigorously'.

MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Is...

7 godzin temu The Israel’s military has killed more than 1,700 wellness workers since the start of the war.

Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the m...

7 godzin temu The 'madman theory' aims to force adversaries but risks backfiring erstwhile opponents feel they have nothing to lose.

Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison will ...

politico.com 8 godzin temu Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state lawyer General Keith Ellison will attest March 4 before the home Oversight and Government improvement Committee. The announcement of their joint appearance by by Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is the latest improvemen...

Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and...

8 godzin temu It's the latest of respective measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.

Djokovic beats Sinner as past and Alcaraz await i...

8 godzin temu Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.

‘A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scrambl...

politico.com 8 godzin temu Election officials are preparing for the anticipation of immigration enforcement activity at or close polling sites in November.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as f...

9 godzin temu Nomination comes as Trump heaps force on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging legislature confirmation.

US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to preve...

9 godzin temu Facing the possible of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after failure in lon...

9 godzin temu Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over 5 hours but the second is upset by officiating of injury.

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy invites Putin to K...

9 godzin temu Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another gathering scheduled for Sunday.

Is Israel’s current way setting it on course for ...

9 godzin temu Political polarisation, economical strain and emigration challenge Israel's future as a safe and sustainable state.

Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine ...

10 godzin temu Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children's suffering.

Giant Hind Rajab image unveiled in Spain for ann...

10 godzin temu Activists unveiled a giant image of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Barcelona on the second anniversary of her killing.

Pakistan military raids kill 41 armed fighters in ...

10 godzin temu Military claims without providing evidence that the slain fighters were linked to India.

Netherlands watchdog probing Roblox over risks to ...

10 godzin temu Regulator launches investigation into US gaming platform over possible risks to underage users in the EU.

Capitol agenda: legislature shutdown deal hits a ...

politico.com 10 godzin temu A partial shutdown of multiple national agencies is just 16 hours distant as the legislature deals with a Lindsey Graham-sized snag and home Republicans face force from president Donald Trump to expedite whatever the another chamber sends the...

Bangladesh, The ICC & double standards?

11 godzin temu A look at how the exclusion of 1 Bangladeshi player led to an full country exiting the T20 planet Cup.

Israel accepts Gaza’s 70,000 death toll: A evidenc...

11 godzin temu Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.

UEFA Champions League playoffs: Real Madrid draw B...

11 godzin temu Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the squad that consigned them to the playoffs.

Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza des...

11 godzin temu Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while 3 others die in Rafah.

Israel announces plan to reopen Gaza’s Rafah cross...

11 godzin temu This is simply a breaking news story.

Vonn airlifted to infirmary after crash at cancel...

11 godzin temu United States skier Lindsey Vonn among 3 crashes in Crans-Montana in Switzerland with race yet cancelled.

Italian court opens trial over deadly migrant ship...

12 godzin temu Police, coastguard officials accused of involuntary manslaughter; case shines light on policies of far-right government.

Mozambique flood survivors displaced and ‘exhauste...

12 godzin temu A pregnant female says she was forced to give birth during deadly flooding in Mozambique.

Amedspor football club in Turkiye fined for pro-Ku...

12 godzin temu Turkish Football Federation fines second-tier title favourites Amedspor and suspends president for social media video.

Janet Mills’ first tv ad hits ICE

politico.com 12 godzin temu The ad uses footage of the Maine politician criticizing the agency in a speech this week.

Alcaraz beats Zverev to break slam evidence in re...

13 godzin temu Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to scope all 4 slam finals and can now become youngest to win all four.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

politico.com 13 godzin temu Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and another head-slapping events in the planet of politics. The fruits of these labo...

Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump