House Republicans kept Emmer as whip in a secret ballot after their midterm losses. He's the only top GOP leader to keep his post. Here's what it says about the party.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia sent shelter alerts overnight as drones crossed in during strikes on Russia. Two shots at one drone missed. Here's what's confirmed and what each side says.
Moscow says its envoy to Washington died "suddenly"; a spokeswoman later cited a long-term illness. Here's what's known, who he was, and what it means for U.S.-Russia talks.
Merz wants new Ukraine aid as a condition for the next EU budget. Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Bulgaria say no. Here's the fight, and what it means for U.S. taxpayers.
"The time is now for change," Sanders said. Sen. Elissa Slotkin also wants new leadership, but no challenger has stepped up yet. Here's what it means for the new Democratic majority.
Post offices, most banks and the bond market are closed today; the stock market is open. Here's the full list, the free meals for veterans, and why the day matters.
Senate Republicans kept John Thune by acclamation; House Republicans chose Jim Jordan over Steve Scalise, 106-73, after Speaker Johnson stepped aside. Next: a Dec. 11 funding deadline and the debt limit.
Spain's two biggest unions called a 24-hour strike over rent, wages and prices, 18 days before a snap election. Here's how big it was, what they want, and what the government says.
Weeks of unrest that began with school blockades in October have spread into national strikes over wages and the cost of living. Here are the numbers from both sides.
A gunman opened fire in the historic heart of Kraków. Poland declared a national day of mourning.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a supertanker hit a mine and a second tanker caught fire. Here's what's confirmed, what's only claimed, and what it means for oil and gas prices.
The blast hit the HABAŞ plant in İzmir province during maintenance work. Prosecutors have opened an investigation and several people are detained.
Qatar brought an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to the White House. Trump called new strikes unlikely; Rubio called Iran's demands unrealistic.
Brent crude dropped under $90 after Trump said the Iran war could end 'fairly soon.' But attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz have not stopped.
Brent crude fell to around $92 a barrel as Qatar carried an Iranian plan to the White House. Gas prices are easing, but there is no deal yet.
