Pope Leo XIV ended his deeply symbolic three-day visit to Lebanon on Tuesday with a solemn stop at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering prayers and calling for unity, justice, and healing in a country still living with the consequences of the devastating blast. The Pope’s trip — his first international journey

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A Russian-flagged tanker sailing in the Black Sea has reportedly been struck near the Turkish coast, marking the third attack on vessels linked to Moscow within a single week. The incident highlights Ukraine’s escalating campaign against Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” — a network of ships used to move sanctioned crude oil. Ukraine Continues to Target

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The abrupt dismissal of Andriy Yermak — long considered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s most powerful adviser — has sent shockwaves through Ukraine’s political system at a time of intense military pressure from Russia and rising public frustration at home. For years, Yermak stood beside Zelenskyy both physically and politically. A towering figure with a tough reputation,

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Global reinsurance giant Munich Re announced Tuesday that the 2025 hurricane season resulted in significantly less destruction than usual across the United States, Japan, and much of the Caribbean, despite multiple strong tropical cyclones forming throughout the season. The company’s preliminary assessment shows that total global damages reached $22 billion between June and November —

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Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election on Tuesday has captured national attention as a potential bellwether for the 2026 midterm elections. Traditionally a conservative stronghold, the race pits Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps against Democratic state Representative Aftyn Behn. The winner will replace former Representative Mark Green, who resigned in July. Key Candidates and Campaign

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MADISON, Wis. — Democrat Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and 2022 U.S. Senate candidate, officially announced his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, entering what is expected to be one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the nation in 2026. With his strong name recognition, statewide fundraising network, and political experience, Barnes

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Tennessee voters are heading to the polls in a crucial special congressional election that could significantly impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The stakes are high as Republicans hold a narrow 219-213 majority, and a single seat flip could signal broader trends leading into

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras — The Honduran presidential election ended in a technical tie between businessman Nasry Asfura, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, and rightwing TV host Salvador Nasralla. A preliminary count showed Asfura ahead by just 515 votes, prompting the National Electoral Council (CNE) to launch a manual recount. Trump Backs Candidate, Claims Electoral

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Despite President Donald Trump’s public promises to crack down on crime in San Francisco, federal enforcement in the city has sharply declined, particularly in prosecuting drug traffickers and gun offenders. A Reuters analysis of federal court records shows that through November 1, 2025, the number of people charged with federal crimes in northern California —

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Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades at Wang Fuk Court has claimed at least 156 lives and ignited public anger over construction corruption, safety lapses, and government oversight failures. The high-rise blaze, which tore through seven of eight towers in the Tai Po residential complex, exposed substandard renovation practices, including the use of flammable foam

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