North Korea fires dozen ballistic missiles toward East Sea: South Korea
Latest launch comes after Pyongyang fired multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea on October 12
Non-profit group leaks data of more than 40,000 homeland security workers
Information released by Distributed Denial of Secrets is the third such government data disclosure in the last monthData identifying more than 41,000 employees and contractors for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was released on Wednesday in an unprecedented leak that reveals how the agency is organized. The records, which were made public by…
How Bolsonaro Fled Brazil: Decoys, a Private Jet and a Friend in the White House
After losing Brazil’s election, Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Miami in an elaborate operation aided by Trump’s inner circle and Argentina’s president.
Canada and EU drop associate membership plan in bid to deepen ties
Canada and the European Union will pursue closer ties but have dropped a proposal for associate EU membership, according to a joint declaration ahead of Thursday’s summit in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US, despite warnings from Donald Trump.
Albania imposes $6,000 fine for demonstrators present at a protest that turns violent
The fine – six times the average monthly salary – will apply to people present at violent protests, even if they don’t personally commit violent actsAlbania has introduced fines of more than $6,000 for demonstrators who participate in a protest that turns violent, even if they don’t personally commit violent acts, as the government tries…
Two deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
Just nine months after a deadly railway accident near Adamuz in southern Spain, another high-speed train collision occurred on Wednesday on the same Madrid-Seville railway line, raising renewed concerns about the safety of Spain’s high-speed rail network.
UN votes overwhelmingly against US embargo on Cuba
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-old US embargo on Cuba.
Australian SAS officers knew about unlawful ‘throwdowns’ on dead Afghans, report says
Nothing done to stop planting weapons on dead Afghans, ADF inspector says, as ‘breakdown of command’ allowed ‘egregious behaviour’Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastSome Australian SAS officers knew that soldiers under their command were using “throwdowns” – planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to portray them as combatants – but…
Oil Is Gushing Out of the Gulf. Why Are Prices Still Above $100 a Barrel?
Stubbornly high prices at the pump offered little hope for drivers looking for some relief.
Latin America’s Right-Wing Surge Suddenly Seems Vulnerable
Lula’s victory leaves Brazil and Mexico under leftist rule, complicating the Trump administration’s ambitions of building a conservative regional alliance.
