Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?
A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.
After Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal
President Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday after falsely asserting that Ukraine started the war with Russia and calling him a “dictator without elections.”
As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.
Workers Strike Across Greece on Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash
Two years after the country’s deadliest rail disaster, many are still demanding greater safety and accountability.
Democrat judge sets bond for second man accused in Texas deputy’s murder after first suspect posts bail
Judge Hilary Unger set bond at $3 million for Ronnie Palmer, who is charged with capital murder and aggravated assault in the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda.
Democratic lawmaker demands Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers: ‘Chaotic’
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Cali., on Wednesday demanded that Elon Musk and Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Charles Ezell stop sending mass emails to staffers.
Biodiversity Talks in Rome End
Delegates at global biodiversity talks in Rome agreed on a framework for monitoring environmental commitments and other measures.
Mel Gibson joins effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, blames him for ‘gross mismanagement’ of LA fires
Mel Gibson is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass for "gross mismanagement" of the Palisades and Eaton fires that devastated Southern California.
Mexico extradites dozens of cartel leaders and members to US, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
As Mexico and the U.S. negotiate trade tariffs, the Mexican government has handed over 29 cartel leaders and members who were wanted in the U.S.
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.