Trump pardons Binance cryptocurrency founder Changpeng Zhao
US President Donald Trump pardons former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao after money-laundering conviction.
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Virginia calls state of emergency to expedite food aid in gov’t shutdown
The move would allow him to use emergency funds to assist Virginians in the absence of federal appropriations.
Russia’s Putin defiant in face of US sanctions over Ukraine war
Russian leader says sanctions are 'serious for us' but insisted he would not bend to US pressure over war on Ukraine.
‘We do not agree’: Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum speaks against US air strikes
Sheinbaum faces pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on drug trafficking across the US-Mexico border.
Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions
Tribunal ruled that Apple had abused its dominant position by shutting out competition and charging excessive prices.
Analysis: America’s 51st state? US pressure comes to bear on Israel
The US and Israel have long been close allies, but is Washington now emphasising its dominance?
Court finds former British soldier not guilty in Bloody Sunday murder trial
Victims' relatives and Northern Ireland's political leader condemn verdict over 1972 Derry massacre.
Vance criticises Israeli parliament vote on West Bank annexation
US Vice President Vance decries 'political stunt', says Trump would not back annexation of occupied West Bank.
Hunger crisis in Gaza is ‘catastrophic’ despite ceasefire, WHO chief says
Forty-one aid organizations accuse Israel of 'arbitrarily' rejecting aid shipments into famine-struck Gaza.
Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert
The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend.
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti
Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti's pronouncements closely watched.
LIVE: UN urges Israel to allow medical evacuation from Gaza amid ceasefire
World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says
Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba,
Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign
Laurence des Cars told France's Senate the heist exposed the museum's camera shortage and other security 'weaknesses'.
US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion
The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.
Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG
US president imposes sanctions as his patience wears thin over Moscow's inaction in ending the war in Ukraine.
Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats as US, Colombia tensions surge
Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro 'a very bad guy' as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.
Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest
Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate: Key takeaways
Mamdani attacked over affordability platform, support for Palestine; Cuomo challenged on sexual harassment.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337
Here are the key events from day 1,337 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.