California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump
Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to 'punch back'.
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‘Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security
To mark Social Security's 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to 'defend' the programme, despite criticisms.
Air Canada plans to cancel 500 flights by Friday as cabin crew strike looms
Attendants union says there is still time to reach an agreement, as airline warns 100,000 passengers affected by Friday.
The day Israeli settlers lynched two young men in the West Bank
A mob of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians who were out among their olive groves.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 23 people as four more die from malnutrition
Several aid seekers killed in southern Gaza and several others killed in attacks on Gaza City, medical sources say.
Does anyone in Israel support the plan to escalate its offensive in Gaza?
Opposition has come from many sectors, including the security establishment.
Will Evo Morales sink the left’s hopes in Bolivia’s presidential election?
Ex-President Morales is credited with lifting millions out of poverty. But his political ambitions divide the left.
Why has the US issued a ‘terrorism’ travel alert for Mexico?
This new alert comes after months of intense pressure from US President Trump over issues like immigration and crime.
War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN
The clashes in March included murder, torture and other 'inhumane acts' that UN investigators say amount to war crimes.
Deadly wildfires sweep across southern Europe as heatwave fuels destruction
Blazes force evacuations and test firefighters in Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
Russia pounds Ukraine, boosts army as world braces for Putin-Trump talks
Ukraine has publicly rejected any land concession deal with Russia, but some reports suggest it may be open to it.
What are H-1B visas and how might the Trump administration change them?
Trump plans H-1B visa rule changes, focusing on higher wages, potentially disadvantaging early-career foreign workers.
Cholera kills 40 as Sudan faces worst outbreak in years, says MSF
MSF says displacement, war and rain driving deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan as infections continue to mount.
Trump-Putin meeting: How much territory does Russia control in Ukraine?
Russia controls about 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory and wants full control of four eastern and southern regions.
Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study
Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs
The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid
Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.
President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry
The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.
Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists
From South Africa's Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.
US car sales slow after tariff-driven buying surge ends
Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.