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U.S. buys Argentine pesos, finalizes $20 billion currency swap

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, under fire from U.S. farmers and Democratic lawmakers, has insisted that the credit swap is not a bailout.
Image: Javier Milei politics political politician
Image: Javier Milei politics political politician
21m ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Gaza plan live updates: Trump says hostages will be released 'Monday or Tuesday' as he plans travel to Middle East

The initial agreement was confirmed by Israeli officials and Hamas, as well as mediator Qatar.
Gaza-Strip-Life-Continues daily life horse drawn cart
Gaza-Strip-Life-Continues daily life horse drawn cart
4h ago

Arturo Gatti Jr., son of late boxing icon Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti, dies at 17

The WBA announced the passing of Arturo Gatti Jr., 17, saying "his spirit will live on — now reunited with his legendary father."
Arturo Gatti Jr.
Arturo Gatti Jr.

China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

Access to such materials is a key point of contention in trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
Qingdao Port Ore Terminal
Qingdao Port Ore Terminal
1d ago

Germany

Germany

Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he assumed Russia was behind many of the drones flying over Germany, which have disrupted airports.
Drone Sightings At Munich Airport Disrupt Flights Twice In 24 Hours
Drone Sightings At Munich Airport Disrupt Flights Twice In 24 Hours
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Europe

Europe

Three scientists win chemistry Nobel for 'Hermione's handbag' discovery

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi shared the 2025 prize for the development of metal-organic frameworks.
Nobelists Omar Yaghi, Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson.
Nobelists Omar Yaghi, Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson.
2d ago

Europe

Europe

After Sébastien Lecornu's fall, all eyes on Macron's next move with France in political turmoil

The French president is grappling with a political crisis after its prime minister resigned a day after forming his government.
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FRANCE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT
2d ago

Myanmar

Myanmar

Myanmar's military strikes village in glider raid, killing at least 20 people, including children

A motorized paraglider dropped two bombs on a village controlled by resistance forces, killing an estimated 20 to 40 people.
A Myanmar military strike on a festival event and protest killed 40 people, including children, an attendee and a local committee member told AFP on October 7.
A Myanmar military strike on a festival event and protest killed 40 people, including children, an attendee and a local committee member told AFP on October 7.
2d ago

Middle East

Middle East

Second anniversary of Hamas-led attack on Israel falls during Gaza truce negotiations

The impact of the Hamas-led terrorist attack reverberates to this day.
Israel Marks 2nd Anniversary Of Oct. 7 Attacks
Israel Marks 2nd Anniversary Of Oct. 7 Attacks
2d ago

Satellite images reveal extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip

Israeli bombing has damaged or destroyed an estimated 80% of structures in the enclave since the war started two years ago.
The Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Sept. 1, 2025.
The Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Sept. 1, 2025.
2d ago

Immigration

Immigration

U.N. refugee commission head suggests U.S. deportation practices violate international law

Filippo Grandi, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, also criticized a wider "backlash" in some countries against migrants and refugees.
Filippo Grandi.
Filippo Grandi.