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Video: Rescue & recovery efforts proceed after Ph...

1 miesiąc temu Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and retrieving bodies after an earthquake struck.

Capturing resilience in Afghanistan

1 miesiąc temu In Afghanistan’s earthquake aftermath, Sorin Furcoi captures both the failure and the hope of people rebuilding.

US Republicans and Democrats are at a political im...

1 miesiąc temu US political analyst Eric Ham says the US government shutdown is simply a “game of chicken” that’s spiraled out of control.

Peruvian police arrest suspects over livestreamed ...

1 miesiąc temu Nine people have been detained after the murders of Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, 20, and Lara Gutierrez, 15.

EU leaders push to tap frozen Russian assets for U...

1 miesiąc temu EU's Kallas says the bloc is working rapidly on a debt for Ukraine that would leverage frozen Russian assets.

Is Russia’s economy at hazard as oil revenues shr...

1 miesiąc temu Russia plans to rise taxation to fund its defence budget as oil revenues decline.

Blackburn talks natsec amid shutdown standoff: 'Ad...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Blackburn talks natsec amid shutdown standoff: 'Adversaries do not take a day off' lead image

Qatar p.m. talks to Al Jazeera about proposal to ...

1 miesiąc temu Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told Al Jazeera the Gaza ceasefire plan

Nearly half of killings outside Gaza City since Is...

1 miesiąc temu Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Gaza City, but nearly half of all deaths are in the areas they were told to go.

Can Trump save Argentina’s crisis-stricken economy...

1 miesiąc temu The US is planning to extend a $20 billion debt to Argentina in support to president Javier Milei.

New Trump executive order guarantees Qatar safety ...

1 miesiąc temu This is simply a breaking news story.

The US government has shut down – what happens now...

1 miesiąc temu Nearly a million national employees may be furloughed while others, including FBI and CIA agents, will work without pay.

What happens erstwhile the US government shuts d...

1 miesiąc temu The US Government has shut down after the legislature failed to pass a spending bill. Heidi Zhou Castro breaks it down.

1 thing Republicans and Democrats can agree not to...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu "Parks are where quite a few people go to massage their spirit,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.)

Capitol agenda: We’re in a shutdown. Here’s what’s...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Welcome to the government shutdown. There’s no sign right now anything will change by this weekend. Congressional leaders are digging in, without any bipartisan gathering on the books for Wednesday. They will, however, host dueling news conferences ...

“Polarised” politics to blame for US govt shutdown...

1 miesiąc temu White home columnist at The Hill, explains how political polarisation in the US has meant more frequent govt shutdowns.

Greece labour law protests bring public transport ...

1 miesiąc temu Unions are protesting against government plans to let extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours.

Starvation is simply a war crime. So why is it so ...

1 miesiąc temu From Bengal to Gaza, hunger is frequently utilized as a weapon of war but almost never punished.

Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ promises Tony Blair ...

1 miesiąc temu UK’s top war criminal-turned-consultant is set to front Trump’s Gaza plan, where colonialism is sold as investment.

The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide net ban...

1 miesiąc temu The hardline rulers have previously announced local blackouts as part of attempts to combat 'immoral activities'.

How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on...

1 miesiąc temu As Kabul resists action against the Pakistan Taliban, Islamabad is left to weigh military strikes and expulsions.

Madagascar protesters return to streets as governm...

1 miesiąc temu Youth-led protests over water and electricity proceed in Madagascar, despite government concessions.

Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Ger...

1 miesiąc temu Police are investigating whether an detonation in northern Munich is linked to the popular beer festival.

Deadly earthquake hits Philippines: What we know s...

1 miesiąc temu Local authorities say nearly 70 people have been killed and hospitals in the Cebu state are overwhelmed.

‘Congress members get paid, janitors don’t’ in US ...

1 miesiąc temu US podcast host and erstwhile presidential assistant Dan Koh made this claim - but is it true?

Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, fell olive...

1 miesiąc temu There have been more than 2,400 settler attacks on Palestinian property since October 2023, with over 3,000 displaced.

Democrats & Republicans trade blame as US governme...

1 miesiąc temu Democrats and Republicans blamed each another as the US national government went into shutdown after the 2 parties failed

Videos capture 6.9 magnitude earthquake as it hits...

1 miesiąc temu A powerful earthquake has struck Cebu in the central Philippines, collapsing homes and businesses.

Video: Suspects in Argentina triple femicide arres...

1 miesiąc temu Police in Peru say they have arrested the main suspects in the murders of 2 women and a girl.

How Trump is protecting his priorities from a gove...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu The president is attempting to exact maximum pain on Democrats by pinning the fallout on them while ensuring his own priorities proceed unimpeded.

The think tank driving wellness policy on Capitol...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu With its well-placed alumni network and aggressive advocacy, Paragon wellness Institute is pressuring Republicans to let Obamacare subsidies expire despite urging from GOP centrists.

No fast end to shutdown in sight on Capitol Hill

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Instead of bipartisan talks, legislature is poised for a reprise performance of partisan theatre Wednesday.

Jannik Sinner beats Learner Tien to win China Open...

1 miesiąc temu Sinner rebounds from his fresh US Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a 3rd title of the period in Beijing.

Qatari p.m. hopes ‘momentum’ now to end Israel’s ...

1 miesiąc temu 'The main focus is how to defend the people in Gaza,' stressed the Qatari p.m. in an interview with Al Jazeera.

Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhel...

1 miesiąc temu Rescuers scrambling to find survivors are hampered as the region recovers from a fresh typhoon.

Pfizer strikes deal with Trump administration to c...

1 miesiąc temu US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026.

Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan turn cricket int...

1 miesiąc temu Handshake snubs, trophy refusal and jingoism in Dubai show how their toxic rivalry threatens the game itself.

At least 9 dead in severe weather in Ukraine’s Od...

1 miesiąc temu More than 350 people have been rescued after confederate Ukrainian city was hit by 2 months of rain in just 7 hours.

Israel attacks kill at least 17 in Gaza as ceasefi...

1 miesiąc temu There is no respite for Palestinians bombarded and forced to flee Gaza City under dense Israeli fire.

Over 90 people believed buried under rubble after ...

1 miesiąc temu Authorities say six people are inactive alive under the rubble of the school and in contact with rescue workers.

Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates K...

1 miesiąc temu Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Atletico to power past Kairat Almaty.

LIVE: US government shutdown starts as Trump threa...

1 miesiąc temu The shutdown comes as Republicans neglect to scope deal with Democrats afraid by steep hikes in wellness insurance costs.

Rohingya ask UN ‘where is the justice’ amid Myanma...

1 miesiąc temu Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar's Rakhine state and exile camps.

Government shuts down amid standoff on Capitol Hil...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Republican and Democratic leaders dug in after stalled backing negotiations, setting up a possibly lengthy shutdown.

US government shuts down after legislature fails ...

1 miesiąc temu Funding to keep the national government moving expires after Republicans and Democrats neglect to scope a deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,315

1 miesiąc temu Here are the key events on day 1,315 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks global mar...

1 miesiąc temu The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the 'high-risk zone.'

Trump posts another deepfake video mocking Jeffrie...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu President Donald Trump posted another deepfake AI-generated video of home number Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday hours before the national government is expected to shut down, further signaling the crucial divide between the 2 parties. On Mon...

Pope Leo speaks up on Dick Durbin’s behalf amid ab...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Pope Leo XIV made a direct foray into U.S. politics Tuesday, offering measured support for the Chicago Archdiocese’s plan to honor Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois politician who supports abortion rights, with a “lifetime accomplishment award” for his...

How does China’s K visa work and can it compete wi...

1 miesiąc temu China is rolling out a fresh visa aimed at abroad talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.