Hamas approves proposal for Gaza truce, captive exchange with Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Hamas says it has approved a proposal to halt the war in Gaza and exchange Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons. The…
U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday, saying that the extent of atrocities…
Rubio, pro-Israel hawk set to be Trump’s top diplomat, vows ‘America First’ | Donald Trump News
United States Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy during a Senate confirmation hearing to become the country’s…
Trump’s AG pick Pam Bondi tells Senate ‘There will never be an enemies list’ in DOJ
1 of 3 | Pam Bondi sits with family members as she prepares to testify during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to examine her expected…
What concerns does the use of AI in news raise? | Regulation
Today on The Stream, AI’s role in news raises concerns about journalistic integrity, deepfakes, misinformation, and accountability in content creation.As artificial intelligence transforms news production,…
Large-scale Russian missile attack knocks out Ukrainian power plants
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Wednesday, some slamming into energy facilities that caused power losses in several regions of the country, officials said.…
Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing? | Donald Trump News
In his January 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and…
Kate Middleton announces she is in remission from cancer
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that she is in remission from cancer, months after completing chemotherapy as she "looks forward to a fulfilling…
Russian attacks force power cuts in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia has carried out regular air strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid as its ground forces press ahead on the battlefield.Ukraine has implemented power cuts as…
FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
The FBI on Tuesday announced that it erased malware from more than 4,000 computers across the United States. The malware was under the control of…
Sen. Joni Ernst says she’ll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Tuesday that she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon detained for questioning over martial law attempt
1 of 9 | A Yoon supporter looks at a "Stop the Steal" sign ahead of the impeached president's arrest Wednesday. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI…
Trump again appeals E. Jean Carroll jury verdict
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday filed court documents seeking a full court to hear his appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found he sexually…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 15: Fighting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to take the “strongest possible action” against Russia if…
India’s disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out | Environment News
Rajasthan, India – Jeetu Singh’s camel stands calm, munching the leaves of a Khejri tree in the Jaisalmer district of India’s desert state of Rajasthan.…
SEC sues Elon Musk for alleged failure to file timely disclosure of Twitter share purchases
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Elon Musk for allegedly failing to properly disclose his purchase of Twitter shares before buying the company,…
Biden removes Cuba’s designation as state sponsor of terrorism
President Joe Biden removed Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism Tuesday, reversing the Trump administration’s 2021 policy less than a week before President-elect…
How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms | Donald Trump News
United States President-elect Donald Trump will soon take office, and while much attention has been paid to his stances on immigration, abortion rights and democracy,…
House passes bill to ban transgender students from girls’ and women’s sports
1 of 3 | House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, speaks during a press conference after the House passed a bill on transgender athletes at the…
Trump announces ‘external revenue service’ to collect foreign tariffs | Donald Trump News
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to create a new department called the “External Revenue Service”, designed to collect “tariffs, duties, and…