A draft Commission plan would give countries awaiting EU membership earlier trade and research benefits, provided they align strategically, meet technology safeguards, and commit to lasting reforms. Access could be suspended or withdrawn.

A draft Commission plan would give countries awaiting EU membership earlier trade and research benefits, provided they align strategically, meet technology safeguards, and commit to lasting reforms. Access could be suspended or withdrawn.

Diesel at $6.53 a gallon is intensifying Republican demands for export restrictions ahead of the midterms, while oil executives and cabinet officials warn the move could raise prices in parts of the U.S.

Diesel at $6.53 a gallon is intensifying Republican demands for export restrictions ahead of the midterms, while oil executives and cabinet officials warn the move could raise prices in parts of the U.S.

Six countries that provide about 40% of member-state contributions are demanding deep cuts to the EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget, setting up a confrontation with governments seeking more funding for farming and regional development.

Six countries that provide about 40% of member-state contributions are demanding deep cuts to the EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget, setting up a confrontation with governments seeking more funding for farming and regional development.

The last U.S. forces are due to leave Iraq by September 30 under a deal struck in 2024 as Iran-backed factions call it a victory and Iraqi officials warn of a possible ISIS resurgence.

The last U.S. forces are due to leave Iraq by September 30 under a deal struck in 2024 as Iran-backed factions call it a victory and Iraqi officials warn of a possible ISIS resurgence.

Sudan’s representative at the UN General Assembly called the UAE a "country of evil," accusing it of worsening the war as it provides support to the RSF.

Sudan’s representative at the UN General Assembly called the UAE a "country of evil," accusing it of worsening the war as it provides support to the RSF.

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus pairs a reported $8 billion annual loss with warnings that advanced AI could cause catastrophic harm.

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus pairs a reported $8 billion annual loss with warnings that advanced AI could cause catastrophic harm.

Independent MP Allegra Spender says the comments reinforce the need for stronger protection against hate speech

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Australia’s peak body for imams says it is “deeply concerned” about reports a Melbourne-based Islamic preacher called for followers to “take up arms against his enemies” and not take “Jews and the Christians for friends”.

The Australian National Imams’ Council (ANIC) released a statement on Tuesday after Nine newspapers revealed the preacher who goes by the name Abu Ahmad made the comments during a sermon in July.

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Huda Fahmy’s latest graphic novel, “Huda F Would Love You?” is coming out October 20 – the last volume in the best-selling Huda F series! It’s the summer after Huda’s high school graduation, and love is in the air! Or it’s about to be, anyway. Because Huda has the ingredients for a perfect love story: […]

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Iranian officials privately see little chance of ending hostilities with Washington and reopening the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. midterms in November.

Iranian officials privately see little chance of ending hostilities with Washington and reopening the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. midterms in November.

Athens and Paris are discussing a limited change to the Great Sea Interconnector’s route after Türkiye declared a marine park near Kastellorizo. Surveys east of Kasos remain unfinished, and no date has been set for their resumption.

Athens and Paris are discussing a limited change to the Great Sea Interconnector’s route after Türkiye declared a marine park near Kastellorizo. Surveys east of Kasos remain unfinished, and no date has been set for their resumption.

Memories of home endure despite Israeli attempts to destroy our histories.

A troubled Darius is comforted by Ahmed, confronts a prince, and meets a pair of fearsome Kurdish mercenaries.

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