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WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is adamant that he will remain in charge of upper chamber Democrats following next month’s midterms — and has issued an inflammatory warning that Republicans could attempt to “steal the election.”
The Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index (BCOMAGSP) posted its largest quarterly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, as Black Sea disruptions, a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and mounting El Niño risks have formed what could be considered a perfect storm poised to drive food prices higher.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv on Thursday, city officials said, as the Ukrainian capital endured another day of relentless aerial attacks.
A depraved British teacher was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student she tied to her marital bed — and called by her husband’s name while having sex.
Nico O'Reilly played for England at the 2026 World Cup
MINNEAPOLIS — Renee Good’s family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis.
The base of a central stanchion on the Pivdennyi bridge was hit late on Thursday morning
Gunmen in Syria killed seven people and wounded four others after opening fire on a civilian bus in western Homs province on Wednesday evening.
Police investigating reports of politicians’ homes being broken into in last year with nothing being stolen
This week’s incident involving a flydubai aircraft forced to divert to Saudi Arabia has highlighted the potential risks of “insider attacks” by a crew member.
AUSTIN, Texas — When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his campaign for Senate last year, he skipped the local pageantry.
“Scrubs” producer Eric Weinberg’s attorneys will argue that his behavior may have been “distasteful” and “creepy” but not illegal when his long-awaited rape trial starts today.
Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.
Kelly Clarkson wants to stay single to prioritize spending time with her kids following her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death.
PARIS — Attackers doused a headteacher in gasoline and started fires in at least two schools on Thursday, officials said, as increasingly violent student protests raged across France against staff shortages and dilapidated buildings.
Federal agents sought five alleged illegal migrants wanted for credit fraud in Orange County and Long Beach Thursday morning, capturing one man who almost made a surprise getaway in his car.
Rick Ross was arrested in Florida on Thursday for domestic violence, Page Six can confirm.
Garry Kasparov retired from competitive chess in 2005 to found political opposition movements in Russia
In a sweeping crackdown on free speech, Turkish authorities have, over the past week, shut down an independent news website accused of publishing “LGBT propaganda,” blocked a number of X/Twitter accounts accused of spreading “pro-Israel propaganda,” and blocked at least 147 other social media accounts that had share…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out a sweeping immigration crackdown.
Following the explosive growth signaled by S&P Global's PMI data last week, this week we get a final look for September's Manufacturing surveys and fresh data from ISM.
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Here are highlights, insights and updates on the Xi-Trump summit from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents
Here are highlights, insights and updates on the Xi-Trump summit from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents
From geopolitical alliances to a record-making UN vote, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in September 2026
From geopolitical alliances to a record-making UN vote, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in September 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is the problem. That is what every Left, progressive, or even centrist newspaper, magazine, or media outlet wants Americans, and every Jew in the world, to believe.
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Topic:Federal Government
While stepping out of her hotel in Paris, Jennifer Lopez stopped to tell photographers to “stop acting crazy” after they followed her to take pictures. 👀
LOS ANGELES — A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said.
Watch: Freed prisoners speak to the BBC as they are released early
A medicine injected just twice a year could transform the fight against HIV.
Pentagon chief reshapes US military’s top ranks as his own job comes under question and Beijing and Washington work to avoid crisis
Pentagon chief reshapes US military’s top ranks as his own job comes under question and Beijing and Washington work to avoid crisis
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK’s security services have “strong indications” of Iranian involvement in the incident at a British Royal Air Force (RAF) station near Fairford this week in which five men were arrested before they were released on bail.
DP World is exploring two major port and economic zone projects in Nigeria spanning 10,000 hectares and expected to create 50,000 jobs, as the Dubai-based ports operator seeks to expand its investment in Africa.
The attempted hijacking of a flydubai plane left it just 40 seconds from catastrophe, a veteran Israeli fighter pilot said Thursday — while suggesting the way it fell from the sky was a terrifying “stroke of luck.”
Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.
A 29-year-old Connecticut man who intended to join the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization was sentenced to over seven years in prison on Wednesday for attempting to provide material support for a designated terrorist organization.
Adam Polovincik on the Flydubai flight
While Mike Tomlin has been one of the best coaches in the NFL, he’s also apparently been the league’s most lucrative “Minecraft” builder.
Independent inquiry ordered after halted execution of Pike, who was convicted of murder
Explosions have rung out in Addis Ababa as fighting between Ethiopia’s federal forces and a coalition of armed opposition groups widens in the country’s north.
Schools in Dubai are being given specific guidelines on the use of AI in classrooms, which are expected to come into effect next year.
Noureddine Ould Ali is staying positive despite a difficult situation at home and tough opponents at the Gulf Cup
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike will likely have brain damage after her botched execution, during which she chillingly lifted her head and asked if the pain she was feeling was normal.
Bloc’s trade enforcement chief says the system is already picking up what may be worrying trends in a range of product categories
Bloc’s trade enforcement chief says the system is already picking up what may be worrying trends in a range of product categories
Hannah Pritchett said an administrative error meant she did not find out her attacker had been released early from prison for five months
