Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates as Inflation Persists
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate, but no decision is final until the central bank announces it.
Bodies Recovered in Gaza Raise New War-Crimes Concerns
The U.N. human-rights chief is calling for international access after hundreds of bodies were recovered beneath destroyed buildings in Gaza.
Six Dead and 129 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Capsizes
Rough weather is hampering the search for 129 people missing after a ferry capsized in Indonesia’s Java Sea.
Supreme Court Rejects Mail-Ballot Restrictions Before Midterms
States can continue using their existing mail-voting systems after the Supreme Court rejected new federal restrictions.
NATO Shoots Down Explosive-Carrying Drone Over Lithuania
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone carrying explosives after it entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.
One Dead and 20 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks South of Crete
A search is underway south of Crete after a migrant boat sank, leaving one person dead and 20 missing.
EPA Moves to End Federal Carbon Limits for Power Plants
The EPA is rolling back federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants, opening a new legal and political fight.
Mount Etna Ash Forces Catania Airport to Close Again
Volcanic ash from Mount Etna forced another shutdown at Sicily’s Catania airport, disrupting regional travel.
AI Safety Debate Intensifies as Officials Consider New Guardrails
Governments and technology leaders are debating how far new rules should go in controlling advanced artificial intelligence.
NATO Pledges More Support for Ukraine After Strikes Near Poland
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte pledged additional support for Ukraine after Russian drone attacks near the Polish border raised new concerns about escalation and regional security.