Israel Kills Hamas Naval Chief and Former Hostage Captor in Gaza Airstrikes — The Israeli military and Shin Bet announced airstrikes in Gaza that killed the head of Hamas’s naval forces and another militant who previously held Israeli hostages. The strikes targeted senior Hamas…

Ukraine Says Consultations on Steps to End War Will Take Place in Coming Days — The Office of the President of Ukraine announced that consultations on steps to end the war will take place in the coming days, signaling a possible diplomatic opening amid ongoing hostilities. Kyiv has not…

U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Order Tossing Texas Voting Maps — The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily stayed a lower-court ruling that struck down Texas’s congressional voting maps after the state filed an emergency appeal. The pause preserves the contested maps while the…

Former President Jair Bolsonaro Arrested at Brasília Residence Ahead of Imprisonment — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was detained at his home in the capital days before he was due to begin a prison sentence. The arrest marks a major development in Brazil’s ongoing legal and…

U.S. State Schedules First Female Execution in Over 200 Years; Inmate Given Date — A U.S. state has set an execution date for a woman who would be the state's first female execution in more than two centuries. The scheduling follows a Supreme Court order and concludes a legal process…

Google Releases Nano Banana Pro AI Image Model as Viral Infographics Spread — Google unveiled the Nano Banana Pro image-generation model, which has quickly driven viral AI-generated infographics across social platforms. Early reactions note improved image quality and rapid public uptake,…

President Trump Threatens to Cut Intelligence Sharing and Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Over Proposed Peace Deal — President Donald Trump has reportedly warned he will withhold intelligence sharing and weapons shipments if Kyiv does not accept a 28-point peace agreement that would require…

Washington Resident Dies of H5N5 Bird Flu, First U.S. Fatality Reported — Health officials in Grays Harbor County, Washington, say a resident is believed to be the first person in the United States to die from a rare H5N5 strain of bird flu. Authorities have launched investigations, are…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns From Congress After Falling Out With Trump — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent MAGA ally, announced she will resign from the House effective Jan. 5 following a public rift with former President Donald Trump. The surprise departure removes a…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns from Congress After Rift with Trump — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress early next year following a highly public falling-out with former President Donald Trump. The departure removes a prominent MAGA figure from the…

Zelensky Warns Ukraine May Lose U.S. Support Over White House Peace Plan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Kyiv risks losing American backing if it rejects a White House-brokered peace proposal that would cede territory to Russia. He said the diplomatic pressure forces…

3 Children Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack in British Columbia — Three children were reported injured after a grizzly bear attacked in British Columbia, prompting a local search and emergency response. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and assessing wildlife safety measures…

Lawmaker Says Trump Phone Call With Saudi Crown Prince After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Was Disturbing — A lawmaker has characterized a post‑murder call between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Jamal Khashoggi as “disturbing,” renewing calls for transparency.…

EU Threatens to Block COP30 Draft Climate Agreement Over Weak Text — European Union negotiators warned they would block a draft COP30 pact presented by Brazilian hosts, calling the text insufficient to meet climate commitments. The threat signals a major impasse at the U.N. climate talks…

Five Antifa Members Admit Plotting Terrorist Attack on Texas ICE Facility — Federal authorities say five people have admitted to offering support for terrorism as members of an Antifa cell that plotted an attack on a Texas ICE facility. The arrests and admissions mark a significant…

White House Pauses Executive Order Intended to Preempt State AI Laws — The White House has paused an executive order that would have sought to preempt state laws governing artificial intelligence, according to sources. The delay reflects growing tension between federal and state…

Putin Says Moscow Is Ready to Discuss President Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared to enter talks about President Trump’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine. The statement represents a potential diplomatic opening as details of the plan…

Trump's Move to Seize Russian Frozen Assets Threatens EU Loan to Ukraine — President Trump’s attempt to claim frozen Russian assets has put a planned EU loan to Ukraine in doubt, prompting concern among European officials. The dispute risks disrupting coordinated international financing…

Trump Says Military Is Investigating Democratic Lawmakers’ Video — President Donald Trump said the military is looking into a video released by six Democratic lawmakers that he has called “seditious,” coming a day after he urged their arrest. The remark escalates tensions over…

Ukraine to Pursue Advisor-Level Work on U.S. Peace Plan After Call with Vance — After a call with U.S. senator JD Vance, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine will have advisers work on a proposed U.S. peace plan. The statement signals Kyiv’s cautious engagement with diplomatic…

Indian Tejas Combat Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow, Pilot Killed — An Indian-built HAL Tejas Mk-1 fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot, Indian officials confirmed. The accident occurred in front of spectators and is under investigation,…

U.S. Presents 28-Point Peace Plan to Ukraine as Zelensky Faces Corruption Scandal — The White House presented a 28-point peace plan to President Volodymyr Zelensky that includes new elements such as a robust, NATO-like security framework. The proposal arrives as Zelensky is weakened by a…

Cryptocurrency Markets Lose Nearly $400 Billion in One-Week Crash — A sharp sell-off in crypto assets accelerated Friday, led by bitcoin which has fallen more than a third from recent highs and erased nearly $400 billion in market value in a single week. The rout intensified risk-off…

Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit Bids for Warner Media Assets — Paramount Global, Comcast and Netflix have each submitted bids to acquire Warner media assets in a high-profile industry consolidation battle. The potential deal would reshape the U.S. entertainment landscape and…

Bill Gates Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Messages — CBS has uncovered a series of alleged messages between Jeffrey Epstein and an account linked to Bill Gates, prompting fresh questions about Gates’s past interactions with the disgraced financier. Reporters and…

Indian Fighter Jet Crashes and Bursts Into Flames During Dubai Air Show — An Indian fighter jet crashed and burst into flames while performing at the Dubai Air Show, sending thick smoke over the desert and prompting officials to clear the area of spectators. Witness videos show the…

Judge Orders U.S. Government to Reinstate Deportation Protection Program for Vulnerable Immigrant Youth — A court has ordered the U.S. government to resume a deportation protection program shielding vulnerable immigrant youth from removal, reversing recent policy moves. The ruling…

Infant Formula Contaminated with Botulism Bacteria, Company Confirms — A manufacturer has confirmed the detection of botulism bacteria in at least one batch of infant formula, prompting health officials to open an investigation. Parents and caregivers are being urged to check product lot…

President Trump’s ‘Seditious Behavior’ Comment Sparks Fears of Political Violence — President Donald Trump accused Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior, punishable by death,” language that has alarmed senior officials and civil society leaders about a potential surge in…

Trump Administration Presents 28-Point Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan to Zelenskyy — The Trump administration delivered a 28-point peace plan to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that includes proposals analysts say could demand painful concessions from Ukraine. The plan has intensified debate in…

Appeals Court Pauses Release of Hundreds of Migrants Arrested in Illinois During DHS Sweep — A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the release of hundreds of migrants who were detained in an aggressive Department of Homeland Security enforcement operation in Illinois. The pause…

Trump Calls Democratic Lawmakers’ Military Video ‘Seditious Behavior, Punishable by Death’ — President Trump posted that a video from Democratic lawmakers addressed to service members amounted to “seditious behavior, punishable by death.” The comment drew rapid condemnation from…

Doctors Warn Early Flu Trends Signal Potentially Unusually Severe Season — Public health officials are reporting early indicators of rising influenza activity and an atypical strain mix, prompting warnings that this season could be more severe than usual. Experts are urging expanded…

White House Proposes 28-Point Ukraine Peace Plan Asking Kyiv to Accept Concessions — PBS News obtained a 28-point peace plan drafted by the Trump administration that includes concessions Kyiv previously rejected. The proposal would require Ukraine to cede territory and accept limits on…

U.K. Inquiry Finds Early Covid Response 'Too Little, Too Late,' Says Thousands More Died — The head of the U.K. Covid inquiry concluded the government’s initial pandemic response was ‘too little, too late,’ contributing to thousands of excess deaths. The report faults delays in…

President Trump Accuses Democratic Lawmakers of Seditious Behavior, Calls for Arrests and Trials — President Donald Trump accused several Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior,” saying they should “be arrested and put on trial” after their statements about military obedience. The…

President Trump Labels Democratic Lawmakers’ Video 'Seditious' and Says It Is 'Punishable by Death' — President Trump posted that a video of six Democratic lawmakers urging service members to refuse unlawful orders is 'seditious behavior' and said it is 'punishable by death,' a comment…

Nearly 200 Nations Gather at COP30 in Belém as U.S. Stays Apart — Nearly 200 countries convened in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 to reassess global progress on climate commitments, with the United States notably absent from key discussions. Delegates debated past victories and future…

Ukraine Agrees to Enter Negotiations on U.S.-Backed Peace Plan With Russia — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to enter talks with U.S. officials on a Trump administration–backed plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. The decision launches a high-stakes negotiation…

President Donald Trump Calls for 'Death' of Six Democratic Lawmakers Over Military Video — President Donald Trump accused six Democratic members of Congress of seditious behavior and declared their actions to be "punishable by death" in social media posts. The remarks prompted alarm…

Verizon to Lay Off Over 13,000 Non-Union Employees, CEO Says — Verizon announced it will cut more than 13,000 non-union positions across the company, CEO Dan Schulman told employees. The mass layoffs are part of a broader cost-reduction effort and will affect operations nationwide.

New Multipurpose Gene-Editing Tool Restores Truncated Proteins, Could Treat Multiple Genetic Diseases — Researchers report a single, versatile gene-editing method that can correct ‘nonsense’ mutations by restoring proteins truncated by disease-causing premature stop codons. Early work…

Three Chinese Nationals Charged in U.S. for Attempting to Smuggle Advanced Chips to China — Federal prosecutors charged three Chinese nationals in a scheme to ship U.S.-origin semiconductors to China in violation of export controls. Authorities allege the defendants coordinated shipments…

Chicago Man Charged with Terrorist Attack After Alleged On-Train Arson — A man in Chicago has been charged with a terrorist attack after authorities say he set a woman on fire aboard a commuter train. Prosecutors are investigating motive and the incident has prompted heightened concerns…

Senate Leaves for Thanksgiving Recess Without Deal on Expiring Obamacare Subsidies — The Senate is departing for the Thanksgiving recess with no clear bipartisan agreement to address expiring Obamacare subsidies, leaving a looming deadline for millions of Americans who rely on exchange…

Top House and Senate GOP Leaders Clash, Raising Risk of Government Shutdown — Republican leaders in Congress are publicly disputing priorities and legislative strategy as the new session begins, creating 'unexpected turbulence' within the party. The leadership fight increases the…

Trump Administration Deploys New Joint Task Forces to Intensify Deportations — The White House has quietly formed new joint immigration task forces that are expanding operations beyond ICE to speed up deportations of noncitizens, officials and documents show. The shift centralizes…

President Trump Proposes 28-Point Plan to End Russia-Ukraine War, Allies Say They Were Kept in Dark — President Donald Trump circulated a 28-point proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, but European allies say they were not briefed on the plan’s details. The document, reported…

Israel Conducts Airstrike on House in Southern Gaza, Killing at Least 3 Palestinians — Israeli forces struck a house in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing at least three Palestinians according to local health officials. The strike is part of ongoing Israeli…

President Trump Signs Law Ordering DOJ to Release Jeffrey Epstein Files — President Donald Trump signed legislation directing the Department of Justice to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The law compels DOJ disclosure, setting up a process that could involve redactions,…