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Live updates: U.S., South Korea finalize trade deal before Trump-Xi meeting; government shutdown nears 30-day mark

On the last leg of his Asia tour, Trump appeared to concede that the law prohibits him from seeking a third term in the White House.
Image: U.S. President Trump Participates In Honor Presentation During Trip To South Korea
Image: U.S. President Trump Participates In Honor Presentation During Trip To South Korea

U.S. and China hope to make progress on tariffs as Trump and Xi meet in South Korea

The leaders are expected to discuss trade, combating fentanyl and access to rare-earth minerals ahead of a Nov. 10 tariff deal deadline.
Donald Trump,Xi Jinping
Donald Trump,Xi Jinping
6h ago

Europe

Europe

France adopts consent-based rape law in the wake of landmark Gisèle Pelicot case

Senators voted 327-0 in favor of the bill, which states that "any non-consensual sexual act constitutes sexual assault."
Gisele Pelicot.
Gisele Pelicot.

The South Korean mayor who protested steel tariffs outside the White House

Lee Kang-deok says that the 50% U.S. tariffs have devastated the steelmaking hub of Pohang and that President Donald Trump risks alienating key allies such as South Korea and Japan.
Lee Kang-deok, the mayor of Pohan, outside of the White House.
Lee Kang-deok, the mayor of Pohan, outside of the White House.
8h ago

Europe

Europe

Former delivery drivers 'partially' confess to Louvre jewel heist

At least two thieves remain at large and police have yet to recover the stolen crown jewels.
France Louvre
France Louvre
8h ago

Australia

Australia

High school seniors in Australia discover they've been studying the wrong Caesar for statewide exam

Panicked high schoolers were cramming about Julius Caesar's exploits as a Roman general and statesman after the error was discovered.
A split image of statues of Augustus Caesar and Julius Caesar.
A split image of statues of Augustus Caesar and Julius Caesar.
12h ago

Australia

Australia

WWI soldiers' messages in a bottle found on Australian beach more than 100 years later

Inside the clear, thick glass were cheerful letters written in pencil by Privates Malcolm Neville, 27, and William Harley, 37, dated Aug. 15, 1916.
A bottle found on a beach in Australia contained letters from WWI soldiers.
A bottle found on a beach in Australia contained letters from WWI soldiers.
12h ago

Europe

Europe

U.S. to withdraw some troops from NATO's eastern flank, Romania says

Roughly 1,000 U.S. troops will continue to be stationed in Romania, the country's defense ministry said.
ROMANIA-US-NATO-DEFENCE-MILITARY
ROMANIA-US-NATO-DEFENCE-MILITARY
12h ago

Russia

Russia

Young Russian street musicians who played anti-Kremlin songs get more jail time

Public expressions of dissent are rare in Russia, which has cracked down on any opposition to the Kremlin's policies with lengthy prison sentences.
Diana Loginova.
Diana Loginova.
12h ago

Europe

Europe

Dutch vote in a knife-edge election focused on housing and anti-Islam populist

The vote comes against a backdrop of deep polarization in this nation of 18 million, violence at a recent anti-immigration rally in The Hague and protests against new asylum-seeker centers.
Image: NETHERLANDS-POLITICS-VOTE
Image: NETHERLANDS-POLITICS-VOTE
12h ago

Russia

Russia

Putin says Russia tested Poseidon nuclear-capable super torpedo

U.S. and Russian officials have both described Poseidon as a new category of retaliatory weapon, capable of triggering radioactive ocean swells to render coastal cities uninhabitable.
Image: RUSSIA-POLITICS
Image: RUSSIA-POLITICS