Trump's Attorney General Pick Faces Tough Senate Hearing
Todd Blanche testified before senators at his confirmation hearing. Trump nominated Blanche to be attorney general. Blanche was once Trump's personal...
Ukraine Defense Minister Fedorov Leaves in Cabinet Reshuffle
Mykhailo Fedorov said Wednesday he is leaving Ukraine's Defense Ministry. He led the growth of drone weapons during Russia's war. His exit is part of...
Argentina Beats England 2-1 in World Cup Semi-Final
Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semi-final. The match took place in Atlanta United States. Argentina will now play in the World Cup final. ...
US House Rejects Cutting Israel Military Aid
The US House of Representatives voted down a plan to cut military aid to Israel. The final vote was 314 to 104. The plan was proposed by Representati...
Trump's Attorney General Pick Faces Senate Questions
Todd Blanche is Trump's nominee for attorney general. He testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Blanche was Trump's personal c...
US and Iran Keep Trading Strikes for Fifth Day
The United States launched new attacks on Iranian targets on Wednesday. Iran had earlier struck American military sites in the region. The US and Ira...
Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Nigel Farage
Police arrested a man in his 20s on Tuesday. He is suspected of posting a threat online. The message allegedly threatened to shoot Nigel Farage. Fara...
US Senate to Hold Hearing for New Intelligence Chief
Jay Clayton will face US senators on Wednesday morning. He is the top federal prosecutor for southern New York. The hearing is about a new job for hi...
DR Congo Ebola Cases Reach 2011 as Workers Strike
Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo have reached 2011. At least 754 people have died. Leaders say this is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ...
EU-UK Treaty Removes Gibraltar-Spain Border Fence
A new treaty between the European Union and the United Kingdom started at midnight. It removed border checks between Gibraltar and Spain. Gibraltar i...
Spain Beats France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Spain moved on to the final as a result. Oyarzabal scored a penalty in the 21st minute....
Captain Sully Reveals Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger announced Tuesday he has early-stage Alzheimer's disease. He is the pilot known for the 2009 'Miracle on the Huds...
US Supreme Court Justices Testify on Threats Seek More Funding
Two Supreme Court Justices testified before House lawmakers on Tuesday. Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke about threats and safety. It was the ...
Trump Pays Carroll $5.6 Million After Appeals Fail
President Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million. The exact amount was $5,625,005.48. A federal judge ordered the payment last month. This happe...
US Orders ICE to Pause Most Vehicle Stops
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents killed two men in one week. One shooting happened in Houston Texas. The other happened in Biddeford Ma...
UK Ex-Minister Ann Widdecombe Killed in Targeted Attack
Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon in England. She died on Thursday. Police believe she was killed in a targeted attack. She was foun...
Buffett Drops Gates Foundation From Yearly Donations
Warren Buffett will not give his yearly donation to the Gates Foundation. This is the first time in 20 years he has skipped it. Buffett is instead se...
UK Covid Inquiry Finds £10 Billion Wasted on PPE
A UK Covid-19 inquiry found leaders wasted nearly £10 billion on protective equipment. This happened during the pandemic. The report came out Tuesday...
Macron Hosts European Allies at Bastille Day Parade
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted European allies at the Bastille Day parade in Paris. It happened on Tuesday. This was Macron's last Bastille ...
UK's Jenrick Criticizes Delay in Farage Security Meeting
Robert Jenrick is Reform UK's Treasury spokesperson. He criticized the UK government for delaying a security meeting for party leader Nigel Farage. H...
Trump Brings Back US Blockade of Iranian Ships
President Trump has reinstated a US blockade of Iranian ships. It targets ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US military will begin enfo...
US Judge Cancels Trump Tax Settlement With IRS
A US judge has canceled a settlement between President Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS collects taxes for the US government. Judge Ka...
Hungary Parliament Votes to Remove President Sulyok
Hungary's parliament voted Monday to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. The vote has divided the country. Sulyok is widely seen as a loyalist...
Saudi Strike on Yemen Airport Sparks Houthi Missile Attack
Saudi Arabia-backed Yemeni government forces struck an airport in Sana’a, Yemen. This prompted Houthi rebels to fire missiles back. The Houthis are r...
Trump Recommends Graham's Sister for Senate Seat
US Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday. His death created an opening in South Carolina's Senate seat. Trump wants South Carolina Governor Henry M...
Trump Brings Back Hormuz Strait Blockade and Fee Plan
Trump brought back a US naval blockade on Iranian ships. The blockade covers the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway is a major oil shipping route. It is...
States Sue to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
Twelve state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Monday. They want to stop Paramount Skydance's deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery. The deal is worth...
Oil Surges 5% as Iran Again Shuts Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as much as 5% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again. The declaration followed fresh military exchanges between Iran an...
France and Germany Question Russia Over Cyberattacks
France and Germany summoned Russian ambassadors over alleged cyberattacks. The cyberattacks reportedly hit nine to ten European countries. Targets re...
EU Leader Calls for Limits on Kids Social Media Use
A top European Union leader wants limits on children using social media. Ursula von der Leyen leads the European Commission which helps run the Europe...
Bangkok Bar Fire Kills at Least 27 People
At least 27 people died in a bar fire in Bangkok, Thailand. The fire happened in the city's Chatuchak district. Some people ran through flames to esc...
US Keeps Striking Iran as Hormuz Dispute Grows
The US military launched new strikes on Iran late Sunday. This was the third round of US strikes this week. US Central Command said it hit about 140 ...
Sinner Wins Wimbledon Again for Fifth Grand Slam Title
Jannik Sinner won the Wimbledon men's singles final. He beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-4. The win gave Sinner his fifth Grand Slam title. He als...
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night. He was 71 years old. Graham was a Republican from South Carolina. His office said he died from a sudden i...
Former Qatar Leader Sheikh Hamad Dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died aged 74. He was the former Emir of Qatar. An emir is a Gulf Arab ruler similar to a king. He took power in...
US Keeps Striking Iran After Ship Drone Attack
The US military struck Iranian military targets on Saturday. The strikes came after an Iranian drone hit a container ship flying the Cyprus flag. US ...
British Couple Rescued From Wildfire in Spain
A British couple was found badly burned in Spain. They were discovered semi-conscious in a ravine in Almería province. A wildfire there has killed 12...
Iran Strikes Back After US Attacks Hits Strait
US forces struck Iran for a third time this week. Iran responded with attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. Some reports say Iran hit ...
US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71. He was a Republican from South Carolina. Graham died on Saturday evening from a brief sudden illness. He h...
FBI Chief Meets White House; Times Reporters Subpoenaed
FBI Director Kash Patel spent about eight hours at the White House on Friday. His visit focused on an investigation ordered by the White House. Soon ...
US Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Report
The Trump administration has subpoenaed four New York Times journalists. A subpoena is a legal order to testify. The journalists are Julian Barnes Er...
Speedboat Sinks Near Vietnam Island Killing 15
A speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam. Fifteen people were killed. The boat was carrying 36 people. Among them were 32 touris...
Iran Leader's Son Vows Revenge; Trump Warns Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's supreme leader. He is the son of the previous supreme leader. His father was killed by the United States and Israel. Mojta...
Russia Attacks Ukraine Kill Six Wound Dozens
Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine overnight. They fired over 120 drones and 12 missiles. The attacks killed six people including a child. Do...
Le Pen Starts French Presidential Campaign After Conviction Upheld
Marine Le Pen leads France's far-right National Rally party. She launched a bid for the presidency on Friday. A court upheld her embezzlement convict...
China Evacuates 900000 People Before Typhoon Bavi
More than 900000 people were evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi got closer. Most evacuations happened in Wenzhou and other parts of Zhejiang province....
UK Man Arrested Then Freed in Widdecombe Death Probe
A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe was 78 years old. She was found dead at...
Houston Doctor Rules ICE Killing of Worker a Homicide
ICE agents shot and killed a man in Houston, Texas. His name was Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He was 52 years old and from Mexico. He had worked in constr...
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft Claims
Apple has sued OpenAI. Apple claims OpenAI stole trade secrets. The lawsuit was filed Friday in a California federal court. It names OpenAI and its h...
Meta Stock Jumps 15% on AI Plans
Meta's stock rose 15% this week. This was its best week since early 2024. Investors are excited about Meta's AI plans and new products. Meta released...