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Editorial image of an aerial view of Chiclayo Cathedral in Peru, its yellow facade and twin domed towers

Culture & Entertainment

Pope Leo XIV Begins Latin America Tour After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV departed Rome on Friday for a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru — his longest trip as pope, three weeks after lung cancer surgery.

Published 18 min ago9 min read

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Breaking

Politics & Diplomacy

Judge Blocks Trump's 250-Foot Triumphal Arch in Washington

A federal judge halted construction of President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch within an hour of its final approval, pausing the project for 14 days.

Published 50 min ago5 min read

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World & Breaking News

Eleven Killed as Bus Hits Truck Near Pakpattan

Eleven people were killed and 33 injured when a bus collided with a truck on Depalpur Road near Pakpattan, Punjab, on Thursday evening, Rescue 1122 said.

Published 1 hr ago6 min read

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Politics & Diplomacy

Rubio Denies He Is Weighing Exit After Midterm Rout

Marco Rubio says serving out Donald Trump's term has 'always been my plan', after Bloomberg reported he was weighing leaving following the midterm rout.

Published 1 hr ago9 min read

Health

British Doctor With Ebola Evacuated to London

A British doctor who caught Ebola while fighting the outbreak in DR Congo has been flown to London for specialist treatment in isolation.

Published 2 hrs ago8 min read

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Developing

World & Breaking News

Iran Sends Nuclear Proposal to US via Qatar

Iran has sent the US a nuclear proposal via Qatari mediators, saying talks begin only after Washington meets seven conditions. The US is reviewing it.

Published 2 hrs ago6 min read

Editorial image of two gendarmerie officers seen from behind on a cordoned village road at dusk

World & Breaking News

Eight Killed in Shooting Spree Across Three Turkish Villages

Eight people were killed and one seriously injured in shootings across three villages in Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye. A suspect is in custody; motive unknown.

Published 3 hrs ago5 min read

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Business & Markets

Nasdaq Plunges 5.5% as AI Sell-Off Wipes Out $2.5tn

The Nasdaq fell 5.5% on Thursday, its worst day since April 2025, as AI stocks plunged after the Democrats' midterm sweep — and the rout spread to Asia.

Published 3 hrs ago7 min read

Editorial image of the Beehive and Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand

Politics & Diplomacy

New Zealand Election Too Close to Call

New Zealand votes on Saturday with final polls showing National and Labour less than a point apart — and the centrist Opportunity Party poised to decide who governs.

Published 4 hrs ago6 min read

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Sports

India Beat Japan 4-1 to Win Sixth Asian Champions Trophy

India came from a goal down to beat Japan 4-1 in Mohali, sealing a record sixth men’s Asian Champions Trophy title and a third championship in a row.

Published 4 hrs ago5 min read

Editorial image of the World Bank Group headquarters building in Washington, DC, with flags flying in front

Business & Markets

Developing Nations' Debt Hits Record $9.4 Trillion

Developing countries' external debt hit a record $9.4 trillion in 2025, the World Bank says, with the poorest paying their highest borrowing costs since 1989.

Published 5 hrs ago7 min read

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Business & Markets

Audi Weighs $3bn Second Phase for Georgia Plant

Audi is considering a $3 billion second phase for its first US plant near Macon, Georgia, adding 3,000 jobs by 2033 to the $4 billion project.

Published 5 hrs ago5 min read

Editorial image of two firefighters seen from behind aiming a hose at a burning four-storey market building at night

World & Breaking News

Fire Guts Delhi's Gaffar Market Days Before Diwali

A fire swept through a four-storey building in Delhi's Gaffar Market early on Friday, days before Diwali. No one was hurt, but up to 25 shops were damaged.

Published 6 hrs ago4 min read

Editorial image of the National Assembly of Serbia building in Belgrade at dusk, its green dome lit

Politics & Diplomacy

Serbia Final Results Clear Student List to Govern

Serbia certified the October 25 election results, giving the student-backed Student List 140 of 250 seats and clearing the way for a new government.

Published 6 hrs ago6 min read

Editorial image of the White House south facade with fountain and gardens in Washington, DC

Politics & Diplomacy

Trump: Russia-Ukraine Deal 'Very Close' After Envoy Talks

Donald Trump says a Russia-Ukraine deal is 'very close' after meeting Putin's envoy at the White House, a day after Melania Trump hosted both sides.

Published 7 hrs ago8 min read

Documentary photograph of the Farchana refugee camp in Chad, rows of shelters in a dry, arid landscape

Science & Environment

UN: 90 Million Displaced People Face Severe Climate Risks

Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people live in countries highly exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat, a new UNHCR report warns ahead of COP31.

Published 7 hrs ago6 min read

Documentary photograph of the South Korean destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin sailing at sea

World & Breaking News

South Korea to Send Naval Assets Toward Strait of Hormuz

Seoul will expand its anti-piracy mission toward the Strait of Hormuz — patrol aircraft and mine-clearing team, non-combat, subject to parliament's approval.

Published 8 hrs ago7 min read

Editorial image of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento, with its domed cupola and white columns

Politics & Diplomacy

Newsom Commutes All 548 California Death Sentences

Gov. Gavin Newsom is commuting all 548 California death sentences to life without parole — the largest mass commutation in US history.

Published 8 hrs ago9 min read

Editorial image of the Turkish Grand National Assembly chamber in session, with rows of lawmakers' desks

World & Breaking News

Türkiye Ratifies Mecca Defence Pact With Saudi, Pakistan

Türkiye's parliament ratified the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, committing the three to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.

Published 9 hrs ago8 min read

Culture & Entertainment

Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault

A London jury has convicted comedian Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with sentencing set for Monday, November 9.

Published 9 hrs ago7 min read

The Knesset building in Jerusalem seen from the street, with the Israeli flag flying above it

Politics & Diplomacy

Eisenkot Secures 67 Backers to Form Government

Gadi Eisenkot won backing from 67 of 120 Knesset members in talks with President Herzog, who will name the next prime minister-designate on Sunday.

Published 10 hrs ago10 min read

Editorial image of the Bank of England building on Threadneedle Street, London, with pedestrians on the pavement

Business & Markets

Bank of England Raises Rates to 4% in First Hike Since 2023

Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4%, its first hike in over three years, warning more rises may follow if the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high.

Published 10 hrs ago7 min read

Editorial image of Los Angeles City Hall tower with palm trees against a clear blue sky

Politics & Diplomacy

Nithya Raman Ousts Karen Bass to Become Los Angeles Mayor

Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become Los Angeles mayor — the city's first Asian-American mayor and only its second woman mayor.

Published 11 hrs ago6 min read

Editorial image of two firefighters aiming a hose at a smoke-damaged brick row house on a wet Brooklyn street at dawn

World & Breaking News

Six Killed, Nine Hurt in Brooklyn Sunset Park Fire

A fast-moving fire tore through a two-storey Brooklyn home early Thursday, killing six adults and injuring nine others, including five first responders.

Published 11 hrs ago5 min read