The Justice Department filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, in a dramatic escalation of Trump's retribution campaign against his political enemies.
An international aid flotilla is set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza, defying warnings from Israel that it would use any means to block the boats' access to the war-torn enclave.
Authorities in Madagascar imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, after protests over frequent power outages and water shortages turned violent.
At least three people were killed in the Philippines after a tropical storm, which intensified into a typhoon before hitting land, swept across central islands and southern Luzon, days after a super typhoon struck the north.
At least 33 of the demonstrators killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal this month were struck by "live bullets" fired from "high-velocity firearms," the medical institute that conducted the postmortem examinations told Reuters.
Britain said it would introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for British citizens and residents starting a new job as a measure to deter illegal immigration.
Business & Markets
The US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter amid strong consumer spending and business investment, though momentum appears to be slowing as the effects of tariffs and policy uncertainty start to filter through.
Trump signed an executive order declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok's US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law.
Amazon.com will pay $2.5 billion in fines and reimbursements to Prime subscribers to settle the Federal Trade Commission's allegations that it deceived its customers to generate subscriptions, the FTC said.
Starbucks said it would close underperforming stores in North America, including its iconic Seattle roastery, as CEO Brian Niccol presses ahead with his restructuring effort, which is expected to cost $1 billion in a bid to revive the company's flagging sales.
Accenture beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates and unveiled a six‑month, $865 million restructuring to realign its workforce and operations for rising demand in digital and AI services.
The Week Ahead
As markets gear up for the home stretch of an eventful year, key data in the US and in Japan is due, while the week is set to be dominated by Washington's trade measures as policymakers from India to Africa grapple with the fallout.
The risk of a partial US government shutdown beginning next week is rising as congressional Democrats and Republicans hit an impasse over how to continue to fund the federal government.
French unions will hold another day of strike and protests on Thursday to put pressure on new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu over their demands to scrap his predecessor's austerity fiscal program.
How Russia recruited Orthodox priests to sway Moldova's voters
Worshippers pray during Mass in Chisinau, Moldova. REUTERS/Marton Monus
Russia paid for Moldovan Orthodox priests to make Moscow pilgrimages and gave them debit cards loaded with hundreds of dollars on their return home.
In exchange, priests created Telegram channels to influence Moldova's elections, warning against integration with the European Union and promoting traditional values over 'gay Europe.'
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