Trump administration to partially fund SNAP food benefits amid US shutdown
The country's flagship food aid scheme serves one in eight Americans each month.
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Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40bn
The deal has analysts puzzled, as the US maker of Tylenol has seen sales dip after the White House linked it to autism.
Turkiye hosts summit on Gaza, says Israel must stop ceasefire violations
Top diplomats from Arab and Muslim nations discuss plans for an international force for Gaza, as proposed by the US.
Are we closer to a Gaza international peace force after Istanbul meeting?
Foreign ministers from several Arab, Islamic states have met to discuss Gaza ceasefire and an international peace force.
OpenAI, Amazon sign $38bn AI deal
The announcement comes less than week after Amazon laid off 14,000 people.
What the latest polls are showing in the Mamdani vs Cuomo NYC mayoral race
The most recent polls place Mamdani 14.7 points ahead of Cuomo, according to RealClearPolitics poll average.
New light shed on el-Fasher horror as survivors arrive in Sudan’s Tawila
Testimonies describe bodies in streets, families torn apart and days without food as paramilitary seizes Sudan city.
Ukraine receives Patriot systems to bolster air defences against Russia
NATO collaborates with allies on arms packages for Ukraine, including US-made weapons, to counter Russian aggression.
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines
More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.
Israel arrests ex-army lawyer over leaked video showing Palestinian’s abuse
Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly acknowledged that her office released video of troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.
Deadly earthquake hits northern Afghanistan
Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500.
Day of the Dead celebrations around the world
El Dia de los Muertos is especially popular in Mexico but is also observed in other countries.
Iran ‘not in hurry’ to resume nuclear talks with US
Iran is dealing with economic challenges as well as external pressure, but insists it will not rush into talks.
UK police charge Anthony Williams with attempted murder over train stabbing
Man, 32, accused in attack on London-bound service that injured 11 passengers, including two critically.
Trump says ‘days numbered’ for Venezuela’s Maduro
The US president sent mixed signals over his plans for Venezuela as his military build-up in the Caribbean continues.
Sudan slams RSF ‘war crimes’ in el-Fasher as survivors recount killings
Envoy says Sudan will not take part in talks to end the conflict if the UAE is involved in negotiations.
LIVE: Israeli air raids hit Gaza; 2 Palestinians killed in West Bank
Israeli forces resume attacks on Khan Younis while its forces kill two people in occupied West Bank.
Calls for justice after Mexico mayor killed during Day of the Dead festival
Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of organised crime, was shot dead during a public festival in the city of Uruapan.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,348
Here are the key events from day 1,348 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Earthquake kills at least 20 as it strikes northern Afghanistan
A magnitude 6.3 quake has struck near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, months after an earthquake killed 2,200 people.