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Why Are More Shoppers Struggling to Repay ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Loans?
Economy & Personal Finance

Why Are More Shoppers Struggling to Repay ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Loans?

Half of U.S. States Now Have Laws Banning or Regulating Cellphones in Schools, with More to Follow
Education

Half of U.S. States Now Have Laws Banning or Regulating Cellphones in Schools, with More to Follow

Syria’s Driest Winter in Nearly 7 Decades Triggers a Severe Water Crisis in Damascus
Weather & Environment

Syria’s Driest Winter in Nearly 7 Decades Triggers a Severe Water Crisis in Damascus

The UK and the EU Hail a New Chapter as They Sign Fresh Deals 5 Years After Brexit
Geopolitics

The UK and the EU Hail a New Chapter as They Sign Fresh Deals 5 Years After Brexit

Moody’s Cuts America’s Pristine Credit Rating, Citing Rising Debt
Economy & Personal Finance

Moody’s Cuts America’s Pristine Credit Rating, Citing Rising Debt

Israel Expands Attacks in Gaza and Yemen as President Trump Wraps Up Trip to Region
Middle East

Israel Expands Attacks in Gaza and Yemen as President Trump Wraps Up Trip to Region

What Would Lifting U.S. Sanctions on Syria Mean to the War-torn Country?
Geopolitics

What Would Lifting U.S. Sanctions on Syria Mean to the War-torn Country?

‘Friends of Steel’: Xi and Putin Pledge to Stand Together Against U.S.
Geopolitics

‘Friends of Steel’: Xi and Putin Pledge to Stand Together Against U.S.

Prevost Surprises as First U.S. Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
Religion

Prevost Surprises as First U.S. Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

India Fires Missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad Calls It an ‘Act of War’ and Says It Downed Indian Jets
International

India Fires Missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad Calls It an ‘Act of War’ and Says It Downed Indian Jets

Lacking Aid, Syrians Do What They Can to Rebuild Devastated Aleppo
Asia

Lacking Aid, Syrians Do What They Can to Rebuild Devastated Aleppo

Explainer: What Happens After a Pope Dies?
Religion

Explainer: What Happens After a Pope Dies?

Northern Mexico Farmers Fight Drought Amid Water Dispute with the U.S.
Americas

Northern Mexico Farmers Fight Drought Amid Water Dispute with the U.S.

Congo and Rwanda Sign Pathway to Peace in U.S.-Brokered Agreement
Africa

Congo and Rwanda Sign Pathway to Peace in U.S.-Brokered Agreement

Disputed Kashmir Witnesses Deadliest Attack on Civilians in Years, Sparking Fears of Rising Tensions
Asia

Disputed Kashmir Witnesses Deadliest Attack on Civilians in Years, Sparking Fears of Rising Tensions

Pope Francis’ Body to Lie in State Before Funeral on Saturday
Europe

Pope Francis’ Body to Lie in State Before Funeral on Saturday

Billion-Dollar Cyberscam Industry Spreading Globally, UN Says
Crime & Punishment

Billion-Dollar Cyberscam Industry Spreading Globally, UN Says

Haiti’s Government Adopts a ‘War Budget’ as Town After Town Falls to Gangs
Americas

Haiti’s Government Adopts a ‘War Budget’ as Town After Town Falls to Gangs

Thousands of Children Have Been Raped and Sexually Abused in Eastern Congo, UNICEF Says
Africa

Thousands of Children Have Been Raped and Sexually Abused in Eastern Congo, UNICEF Says

Crumbling Bridges Slow Traffic and the Economy in Germany. Can More Money Fix the Problem?
Economy & Personal Finance

Crumbling Bridges Slow Traffic and the Economy in Germany. Can More Money Fix the Problem?