Read more about the article Democrats in Congress begin inquiry over alleged $230 million payment to Trump from his Justice Department. By Katy Moore.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, left, and Rep. Robert Garcia. © Getty Images

Democrats in Congress begin inquiry over alleged $230 million payment to Trump from his Justice Department. By Katy Moore.

Democrats in Congress are opening a new investigation into reports that former President Donald Trump may have sought a massive payment — worth as much as 230 million dollars —…

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Read more about the article In Cameroon, Paul Biya has been declared the provisional winner of the presidential election. By Ehud Jones.
Paul Biya voting in 2018, when he won a seventh term as president of Cameroon. Photograph: Sunday Alamba/AP

In Cameroon, Paul Biya has been declared the provisional winner of the presidential election. By Ehud Jones.

Political tensions are rising in Cameroon, where the National Vote Counting Commission has declared President Paul Biya the provisional winner of last week’s presidential election. According to the Commission’s figures,…

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Read more about the article Police accompany former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to prison to begin his five-year sentence. By Lisa Lomami.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy waves to supporters as he leaves his house with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to begin his five-year prison sentence. © Benoit Tessier/Reuters

Police accompany former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to prison to begin his five-year sentence. By Lisa Lomami.

A stunning moment in French political history — former President Nicolas Sarkozy has officially begun serving his five-year prison sentence. Police officers escorted the ex-leader to La Santé Prison in…

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Read more about the article Colombian President Proposes Working With Venezuelan Troops, Not an Endorsement of Maduro. By Katy Moore.
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro © MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images

Colombian President Proposes Working With Venezuelan Troops, Not an Endorsement of Maduro. By Katy Moore.

In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has proposed a bold plan for Colombian forces to cooperate with Venezuelan troops and other regional partners in fighting drug trafficking. Petro emphasized that this…

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Read more about the article An October Fed rate cut is all but certain; December will be the key month to watch. By Noko David.
Recent remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell were interpreted as signaling a rate cut in October. © Hannah Beier/Bloomberg

An October Fed rate cut is all but certain; December will be the key month to watch. By Noko David.

Financial markets are bracing for a nearly certain rate cut by the Federal Reserve at next week’s meeting, as the central bank continues its pivot toward supporting the job market…

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Read more about the article Houthis pay tribute to top general killed in Israeli air attack. By Carl Montel.
Houthi supporters carry the coffin of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, right, who died after Israeli attack, Yemen, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Houthis pay tribute to top general killed in Israeli air attack. By Carl Montel.

In Yemen, Houthi rebels have held a solemn funeral for their military chief of staff, who was recently killed in an Israeli airstrike, as tensions in the region continue to…

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Read more about the article Trump authorizes more student-loan forgiveness claims to protect borrowers from big tax bills. Noko David
The Trump administration agreed to process student-loan forgiveness claims for eligible borrowers. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images © Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Trump authorizes more student-loan forgiveness claims to protect borrowers from big tax bills. Noko David

In a major development for student borrowers, President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to process additional student-loan forgiveness claims —…

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Read more about the article Brazil’s President Lula cautions that U.S. interference in Venezuela could backfire. By Katy Moore.
Brazil’s President Lula Tells Trump to Stay Out After He Defends Bolsonaro

Brazil’s President Lula cautions that U.S. interference in Venezuela could backfire. By Katy Moore.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a stern warning against foreign interference in Latin America, signaling concern over increasing U.S. pressure on Venezuela. Speaking while welcoming new ambassadors…

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Read more about the article Iraq announces that certain US military advisers will remain because of the IS threat in Syria. By Carl Montel.
FILE - Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 9, 2024. The White House announced Friday, March 22, that President Joe Biden plans to host al-Sudani on April 15 as the countries hold formal talks about winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. (Murtadha Al-Sudani/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Iraq announces that certain US military advisers will remain because of the IS threat in Syria. By Carl Montel.

Iraq has announced that a small contingent of U.S. military advisers will remain in the country, citing ongoing concerns over Islamic State activity in neighboring Syria. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed…

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Read more about the article Michael Randrianirina announces businessman as Madagascar’s new prime minister. By Ehud Jones.
Col. Michael Randrianirina becomes Madagascar President after coup.

Michael Randrianirina announces businessman as Madagascar’s new prime minister. By Ehud Jones.

A major political shakeup in Madagascar as the nation’s newly installed coup leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, names a prominent businessman as the country’s new prime minister. On Monday, Randrianirina appointed…

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