International

Canadian Prime Minister Carney reports progress in trade talks with Trump days before U.S. midterms
The upbeat assessment marks a shift from August, when Canada walked away from negotiations after rejecting U.S. demands that Carney said threatened Canadian sovereignty, French-language protections and the auto industry.
Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks, but steep obstacles remain
Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war.
Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs
Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after she was rammed repeatedly by a driver on Monday outside her electorate office, her husband says.
Husband of fallen Minnesota soldier presses vice president for accountability
Joey Amor was one of the people given a chance to address Vance. Amor’s wife, Master Sgt. Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, died in the March 1 attack in Kuwait, at the start of the ongoing war with Iran.
Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them. The White House decision raises fears of Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian attacks as winter approaches.
Pope Leo is eating, celebrating Mass and walking after cancer surgery, but trip is in question
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in a special room set up for him at the hospital after cancer surgery. The Vatican says Leo celebrated along with his secretaries on Wednesday afternoon.
Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
It's the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran. Now U.S. soldiers wounded in a drone attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait are raising their concerns publicly about whether commanders underestimated the threat and saying the military medical system failed them.
Lisa Demuth joins other GOP candidates breaking from Trump in call to end Iran war
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth was hesitant to criticize the president earlier this year before locking down the GOP nomination for governor. But she has begun breaking with him as the midterm election nears and his popularity wanes.