Sep 27 5 men arrested near UK air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Fairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iran under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who voiced opposition to the war after it was launched by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. Continue reading
Sep 26 Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward the country By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Lavrov was dismissive after the German and Russian foreign ministers met Saturday on the sidelines of the meeting, holding what’s believed to be the first such tête-à-tête since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading
Sep 26 Bodies of 6 people, including 4 Americans, recovered from collapsed building in Athens By Associated Press The blast on Friday was believed to have been caused by a major gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said. Neighboring buildings were damaged and evacuated. Continue reading
Sep 26 China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press The summit produced no major breakthroughs, but analysts said the steps toward greater cooperation were important because they established working groups that could help prevent disputes from escalating. Continue reading
Sep 26 Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square By Nicole Winfield, Samuel Petrequin, Sylvie Corbet, John Leicester, Associated Press The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news By Associated Press Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would… Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch Russia tests NATO with increasingly aggressive tactics in Europe By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Key European leaders are sounding the alarm over Russian aggression, warning that Vladimir Putin is planning attacks aimed at testing NATO’s security alliance. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses those concerns with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and two former U.S. Continue reading
Sep 25 Russia tests NATO with increasingly aggressive tactics in Europe By Nick Schifrin Key European leaders are sounding the alarm over Russian aggression, warning that Vladimir Putin is planning attacks aimed at testing NATO’s security alliance. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses those concerns with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and two former U.S. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 6:30 News Wrap: Xi wraps up 3-day state visit with Trump In our news wrap Friday, Chinese President Xi wrapped up a three-day state visit with President Trump that was heavy on pageantry and light on policy announcements, tens of millions of people along the East Coast could see flooding, rough… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 6:13 Mexico's foreign secretary on Trump, cartel violence and U.S. trade talks By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela President Trump struck the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in his first term, but threw out that trade agreement after retaking office last year. He imposed steep tariffs on both neighbors and even started a trade war with Canada. To discuss trade… Continue watching