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Military Helicopter Crashes in Southern Türkiye, Killing 4

World Rescuers and security officers examine the wreckage of an ambulance helicopter after it collided with a hospital building and crashed into the ground, in Mugla, Türkiye, December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kenan Gurbuz Purchase

Military Helicopter Crashes in Southern Türkiye, Killing 4

A military helicopter crashed in southern Türkiye on Thursday, killing four personnel, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. The aircraft crashed for unknown…

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World US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance look on during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Trump Says US Does Not Need Iran Deal

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US does not need a deal with Iran and directed Vice President JD Vance, who has played a role in efforts to resolve…

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World Iran: Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

Iran: Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

Four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military said on Thursday, adding that the vessels had ignored warnings and entered…

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World Members of the New York City Fire Department and first responders work at the scene a day after a building collapsed in Brooklyn in New York on November 12, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Death Toll Rises to 8 in New York Building Collapse

At least eight people died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City’s mayor said Thursday, as…

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World A seagull fly by the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge and the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at the Houses of Parliament in central London on November 12, 2026. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)

Iran Pair Guilty of Spying on London-based Journalists 'for Tehran'

A UK jury on Thursday found two Iranian men guilty of spying for Iran's intelligence service, as a chief prosecutor said it showed Tehran's willingness to use …

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World  President Donald Trump meets with Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at the UN headquarters. (AP)

Trump Hails Burnham as ‘Natural Business Person’ After First Meeting

US President Donald Trump hailed Andy Burnham on Tuesday as a "natural business person" at what the new British leader's team described as a smooth first face…

World US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Trump Renames AI ‘Super Intelligence’ as Leaders Jostle Over Dangers

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, as…

World US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy react as they meet during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. (Reuters)

Zelenskiy Says He Discussed Energy Truce, Efforts to End Russia War with Trump

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he discussed with US President Donald Trump efforts to end the 4-year-old war with Russia, including a…

World US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/Pool via REUTERS

Trump Says US and Iranian Officials Met Tuesday, Shortly After Warning He May ‘Annihilate’ Iran

President Donald Trump said US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the UN General…

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World FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Iran Ready to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Eases Military Pressure, Lifts Blockade

Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian…

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World This handout photograph taken and released on September 22,2026 by Turkish news agency DHA (Demiroren News Agency) shows ambulances and police officers waiting in front of a high school outside which a gunman opened fire and was detained shortly afterwards, in Turgutlu, an area west of the resort city of Izmir. (Photo by Handout / DHA (Demiroren News Agency) / AFP)

Student Opens Fire Outside School in Türkiye, 11 Pupils Wounded

A student opened fire in front of their high school in Türkiye's western province of Manisa early on Tuesday, wounding at least 11 other pupils, Justice…

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World Residents cycle through a flooded street after Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Sakura, Chiba prefecture, Japan, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Typhoon Dujuan Leaves 4 Dead in Japan, 45,000 Houses Without Power

Typhoon Dujuan left at least four people dead and 22 injured in Japan, while thousands of houses near Tokyo were without power after the storm swept through…

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World FILE PHOTO: Flags are pictured during the first working session of G7 foreign ministers in Muenster, Germany, November 3, 2022. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/Pool/File Photo/File Photo

G7 Foreign Ministers Call on Iran to Stop Arming Houthis

G7 foreign ministers on Monday called on Iran to end its arming and support of Houthis in Yemen, which they said constituted a dangerous pattern of escalation…

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World The aftermath of the bombing that targeted a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires (AFP file photo)

Argentina Accuses 7 Iranians and a Lebanese Man in 1994 Jewish Center Bombing Case

An Argentine judge on Monday formally charged seven Iranians and a Lebanese citizen for their alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community…

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World People take part in the Arctic Basic Training managed by the Arctic Command, in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland February 20, 2026. Ritzau Scanpix/Bo Amstrupvia REUTERS

Sources: US to Open Two New Military Bases in Greenland

The US plans to re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and set up another on the east coast, now used by the Danish dog sled patrol,…

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World French President Emmanuel Macron (R) walks with Jerome Bonnafont (L), Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations and France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (C) as they arrive at Trump Tower in New York City on September 21, 2026, ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Macron Says Talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine ‘Constructive’

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had positive talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Red Sea. …

World US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media during a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, on September 21, 2026. (AFP)

Washington Mobilizes Allies in the Arctic

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday stressed the need for investment in the Arctic while meeting with his counterparts from seven countries in the…

World 11 September 2026, US, New York: A wide view of the UN Security Council chamber during a UN Security Council meeting marking the 25th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks and examining the evolving global terrorist threat and international efforts to counter terrorism. (dpa)

UK Joins Call for Limiting UN Security Council Vetoes

The United Kingdom has signed on to an initiative urging UN Security Council permanent members to withhold their vetoes on matters concerning mass atrocities,…

World US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with the media after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at JPMorgan Chase headquarters on September 20, 2026, in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Treasury Chief Says Iran Airlines to Be ‘Shut Down’ Sept 23

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American…

World Eritrean Information Minister Yemane G. Meskel (X account)

Eritrean Information Minister Welcomes New Chapter of Cooperation With Washington

Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel welcomed the United States' decision to lift sanctions affecting his country, describing the move as…

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World President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

CNN, MS Now, Politico Sue Donald Trump over White House Ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump on Monday for banning them from White House grounds, saying it violated their rights under the US…

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World Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech in the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York (File photo/UN)

US Refuses Visas for Iran UN Delegation Members

The United States has refused to issue visas for members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for this week…

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World An Israeli boy holds a toy gun in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron in March 2024 (AFP) 

100 Leading Israeli Thinkers Warn of ‘Internal Collapse’

One hundred prominent Israeli thinkers, researchers and former officials have warned that Israel faces a critical choice: become a major power or risk collapse…

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World Image from a video published by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) of its operations within the naval blockade on Iran.

Iran's Guards Threaten to Hit New Targets if US Attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday warned they would attack new targets and deploy new weapons if the US launches further attacks on the country. Almost…

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World This handout photo taken on August 4, 2025 and provided by the South Korean Defense Ministry shows South Korean soldiers removing loudspeakers that were set up for propaganda broadcasts near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas in an undisclosed location in South Korea. (Photo by Handout / South Korean Defense Ministry / AFP)

Explosion Injures 3 South Korean Military Officers in Border Area with North Korea

An explosion near South Korea's heavily fortified border with North Korea injured three South Korean military officers on Monday, South Korea's Defense…

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World US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stands next to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, speaking to the media, after meeting with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng (AFP) 

Washington Proposes Exchanging AI Safety Alerts with Beijing

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday Washington has proposed a new “notification mechanism” for artificial intelligence incidents that could affect…

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World Russian President Vladimir Putin with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during a session held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit (EPA) 

Russian Document Reveals How Moscow Sought to Deepen Ties with Iran to Evade US Sanctions

An official Russian document obtained and reviewed by Fox News reveals how Moscow sought to deepen its relationship with Iran to bypass US sanctions, laying…

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World (FILES) This general view shows the exterior of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on March 28, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Trump Administration Prepares Sanctions against International Criminal Court

President Donald Trump's administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources…

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World Smoke rises behind a multi-story building following a reported Ukrainian drone attack in Dzerzhinsky, Moscow region, Russia, 20 September 2026. EPA/STRINGER

Russia Vows Strikes on Kyiv in Response to Election-day Attacks

Russia vowed Sunday to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow during three-day parliamentary elections. …

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