WORLDFlotilla activist Thiago Ávila arrives in BrazilBrazilian activist Thiago Ávila returned to São Paulo after being detained and deported from Israel.Al Jazeera·10h ago
WORLDKari Lake, Who Led Effort to Shutter Voice of America, Is Named Ambassador to JamaicaMs. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.NY Times·10h ago
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WORLDCalifornia ex-mayor admits acting as agent of China, US authorities sayEx-mayor of wealthy Los Angeles suburb promoted pro-China propaganda at behest of Chinese officials, prosecutors say.Al Jazeera·10h ago
WORLDLebanese in south refuse to flee again despite escalating Israeli strikesObaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon, where residents say they will not leave again despite intensifying strikes.Al Jazeera·10h ago
WORLDLast passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positiveUS officials say 18 Americans are being monitored for symptoms, as WHO insists risk to public remains low.Al Jazeera·11h ago
WORLDFive things to watch in Asia as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi this weekThe U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.CNBC·11h ago
WORLDJustice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak InvestigationCritics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.NY Times·11h ago
WORLDPolanski apologises over houseboat council taxThe Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.BBC News·12h ago
WORLDWhy Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are StuckThe G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.NY Times·12h ago
WORLDTrump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with XiTrump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.CNBC·12h ago
WORLDSupreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting MapA majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.NY Times·13h ago
