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Trump to call Putin on Monday to push for halt to Ukraine 'bloodshed'

The American president said he also then plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and members of NATO

Israel launches new operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas over hostages

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have yet to achieve progress in Qatar's capital, Doha. Hamas, which released an Israeli-American hostage as a goodwill gesture before Trump's trip

In Spain, growing homelessness crisis unfolds inside Madrid airport

Spain's airport operator AENA this week said that it would start limiting who can enter Madrid's airport during low-travel hours by asking visitors to show their boarding passes

Supporters of Bolivia's Morales clash with police to secure his candidacy

Clashes erupted after Bolivia's top court barred ex-president Morales from running in the 17 Aug polls. Supporters protested the ruling, which blocks the former leader from seeking re-election

At least 7 dead, widespread damage left in wake of severe Midwest storms

The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off buildings, ripped bricks off of siding and downed trees and power lines as residents were urged to take cover

Ukraine-Russia political drama masks on ground realities as war continues

US has expressed frustration with the stalled talks and threatened to withdraw if results aren't achieved

Grok's focus on South Africa's racial politics 'unauthorised': Musk's xAI

A day earlier, Grok repeatedly posted about white genocide in South Africa in response to unrelated user queries on X, prompting concern over the chatbot's unsanctioned focus on racial politics

Secret Service questions Comey over his '86 47' social media post

The interview is part of a Trump-era probe to assess whether James Comey's post was intended as a threat to the president-an allegation he strongly denies, citing no intent to incite violence

2 dead, three others injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, say police

In a social media post, police said the suspect in the shooting was confirmed dead at a local hospital

10 escape New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall while guard gets food

Eight of the escapees, including suspects charged with murder, remain on the lam following the breakout that the local sheriff says may have been aided by members within the department

Gaza faces famine threat as Israel blocks aid, crisis grows. What to know

Casualties are rising as Israel resumes heavy strikes in Gaza after ending a six-week truce, with ceasefire talks stalled and mounting civilian deaths amid pressure to free hostages from Hamas

Microsoft gave AI to Israeli army but denies its use to harm Gaza civilians

An unsigned post on Microsoft's site marks its first public admission of deep involvement in the war that began after Hamas killed 1,200 in Israel and has since claimed tens of thousands in Gaza

Moody's strips US govt of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt

Moody's is the last of the three major rating agencies to lower the federal government's credit. Standard & Poor's downgraded federal debt in 2011 and Fitch Ratings followed in 2023

Trump slams US Supreme Court after ruling blocks fast-track deportations

The court indefinitely extended the prohibition on deportations from a north Texas detention facility under the alien enemies law

Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts

It notes the disruption and attempted destruction, spearheaded by DOGE, of a partnership between the state and the federal government to support the humanities

US consumer sentiment hits 3-year low as trade war raises inflation fears

Americans grow pessimistic about the economy as Trump's steep import tariffs raise fears of slower growth and higher prices

Vietnam approves Trump Organisation's $1.5 bn golf and real estate project

The investment project was announced by Vietnamese real estate developer Kinhbac City, which partnered with Trump's family business in October

Russia, Ukraine hold 1st direct peace talks in 3 yrs amid low expectations

Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in three years Friday, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered negotiations

NJ transit train engineers strike, disrupting commute for 350K riders

It is the state's first transit strike in more than 40 years and comes a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labour agreement with management

Israeli strikes kill 82 people in Gaza as Trump wraps up Middle East visit

At least 66 people were killed according to the Indonesian hospital, where most of the bodies were taken. Another 16 bodies were taken to Nasser hospital, said health officials