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Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace

US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump said negotiations to end the four-year conflict were making “great progress” but alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal because of European financial support.

Alberta independence referendum: Will separatists survive a loss?

Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.

Trump says DC golf course ‘restoration’ to start despite judge’s order to pause plans

Judge orders government to notify her by 8pm ET Sunday whether its position changed from Friday’s court filing Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that “restoration work will begin” on 15 November to a historic public golf course in Washington DC despite a federal judge’s court order to pause his plans over environmental and historic preservation concerns.US district judge Ana Reyes had ...

How China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategy

The war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supplies, leaving governments to confront energy pressures as they prepare for next month’s Cop31 UN climate conference in Antalya, Turkey. The crisis raises an enduring question: how can climate action strengthen the resilience of an economy? China offers a useful case. Its factories supply technologically advanced products essential to the gre...

Missouri woman accused of pointing gun at neighbour during property-line dispute

A dispute over property lines in St. Charles County turned alarming when a neighbour was allegedly shot at. Facing felony charges, Paula Kohensky is at the center of this escalation tied to a fence repair matter. The ongoing tension between the neighbours is highlighted by surveillance footage that contradicts her version of events. A preliminary hearing is set for December 2, as the case unfolds.

Sydney man charged after alleged gunfire prompted Dulwich Hill lockdown

Police responding to reports of an alleged stolen car in Dulwich Hill were told a man was armed with a firearmGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged with a slew of offences following an investigation into reports a man was allegedly seen with a firearm in Sydney’s inner west last week.About 10.20am on Friday, police were called to a car park on Williams P...

Trump says he's "negotiating Peace" as Russia, Ukraine trade strikes

The strikes came as tensions between Ukraine and Washington deepened.

Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests

French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes.

CBS reporter apologizes and deletes post praising Abdul El-Sayed heckler

Jan Crawford had praised man who asked Democratic candidate whether he would disavow Muslim BrotherhoodCBS’s chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has apologized for and deleted a social media post praising a man who questioned Democratic Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about the Muslim Brotherhood during a town hall on Saturday.On Sunday, Crawford, who initially joined CBS in 2009, w...

Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.

Indiana legal secretary faces 42 felonies over alleged fake court orders and stolen client fees

Following a lengthy three-year investigation, Heather Ann Textor, a legal secretary, has been taken into custody for alleged fraudulent activities. She is accused of forging court documents and misappropriating client funds intended for legal fees. The investigation was sparked when a local resident submitted a counterfeit expungement petition to the state police, leading to further scrutiny of su...

Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.

John Oliver bought $15 million in medical debt for $60,000, then erased bills for 9,000 people

In June 2016, John Oliver's show made headlines by acquiring nearly $15 million of unpaid medical debt for only $60,000. This debt was funneled through a newly established company aimed at giving it away. Rather than pursuing payments, the debt was assigned to a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating medical debt, drawing attention to critical flaws in the American healthcare system.

Fire engulfs Albania’s Supreme Court as protests enter fifth day

Offices at the Supreme Court in Tirana were set ablaze as anti-government protests continue.

Rare hawks nest in California county after 30 years as abandoned farmland gets a new life

A California floodplain restoration project launched in 2023 has recorded its first confirmed nesting Swainson’s hawks in Shasta County in about 30 years. More than 32,000 native trees and plants were introduced across 150 acres of damaged land near the Sacramento River. Conservationists have also recorded rare indigo buntings breeding at the site, raising hopes for wildlife recovery.

Colorado judge blocks solar power lines through shared easement, bars trespassing

‘Anger and shame’: Macron denounces France’s nationwide rioting, looting

President Macron promises to increase security, but stops short of announcing a state of emergency or curfew.

Macron condemns rioting during nationwide day of protests

Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos.

Falling crucifix kills priest during live-streamed mass in Ecuador

A Catholic priest died on Saturday when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed him against the pulpit as he celebrated mass in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. “Father, Father! Call an ambulance!” people at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church could be heard shouting just before a live-streamed broadcast cuts out. The footage of the service shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall abov...

What’s behind Europe’s youth protests?

What's behind Europe's youth protests?

Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

Truck crashes into Kansas youth soccer game, killing 2 and injuring 10

A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said Sunday. The 34-year-old woman was released pending results of toxicology tests and a mechanical examination of the vehicle in the aftermath of Saturday’s crash. Her name hasn’t been made ...

2 dead, 10 injured after truck drives through Kansas football field during youth match

A woman who drove a truck on to a football field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said on Sunday. The 34-year-old woman was released pending results of toxicology tests and a mechanical examination of the vehicle in the aftermath of Saturday’s crash. Her name has not been made ...

2 dead, 11 injured after truck drives through Kansas football field during youth match

A woman drove a truck through a football field during a youth match in Kansas on Saturday, killing two people and sending 11 other victims to the hospital, authorities said on Sunday. A six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed, Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses said. The ages of the injured people ranged from five to 68. Moses said the driver, a 34-year-old, was in custody. He did not s...

Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing after bomb threat

A flight from Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat.