Explore

Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls

Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls

Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family

Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms

New polls raise alarms for Trump, Republicans

New polls raise alarms for Trump, Republicans

Trump's approval rating remains near second-term lows as Democrats show a turnout edge, adding pressure on Republicans before midterms.

The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions

The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions

The United Auto Workers is working to regain political influence in closely contested Michigan

US pledges tens of millions to UN bodies in Geneva, sources say

US pledges tens of millions to UN bodies in Geneva, sources say

By Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The United States has pledged tens of millions of dollars to UN organisations in Geneva, sources said - a move diplomats said showed Washington still wanted to maintain some engagement with the global body that it has repeatedly

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off.

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off.

As President Donald Trump crisscrosses the country to rally support for Republican candidates, he is touting his economic agenda and crediting tariffs with economic growth — including what he says are more vehicle manufacturing plants all over the country

China nominates health official to lead WHO

China nominates health official to lead WHO

China has nominated health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organization

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety

The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner

The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year

The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year

The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

The Trump administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas, accusing the company of fraud

Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of a presidential candidate

Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of a presidential candidate

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice issued a warrant on Thursday for the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro