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Biden says the US is ‘all in’ on Africa during his Angola visit meant to counter China

President Joe Biden on Tuesday toured a slavery museum in Angola and inspected shackles and a whip, and he spoke of “our nation’s original sin.”

Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire’s limits

German leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with Putin

Thousands cheer Biden’s arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

Biden is ‘deeply concerned’ about the release of secret documents on Israel’s possible attack plans

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White House confirms North Korea sent 3,000 soldiers to Russia

National security spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. believes that at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers traveled by ship to Russia in early to mid-October. Russia and North Korea have denied the troop movements but have boosted their cooperation.

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White House: Biden ‘deeply concerned’ about release of documents on Israel’s possible attack plans

Palestinians in Gaza hope latest cease-fire talks will end their suffering

White House: Biden tells Netanyahu future US support for war requires ‘changes’ to Israeli policy

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US will redirect air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine that other allies had on order

The White House says it will rush delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting shipments that had been planned for other allied nations.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

US condemns loss of life, but says no policy changes after civilian deaths in Israeli strike

The White House has condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, but says it is not planning any policy changes as a result of the Israeli actions.

US and Mexico will boost deportation flights and enforcement to crack down on illegal migration

The White House says teamwork between the U.S. and Mexico to crack down on illegal migration is paying off.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Russia has obtained a ‘troubling’ emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says

The White House has publicly confirmed that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon, but says it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.

White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration

The president’s national security spokesman John Kirby is getting an expanded role at the White House.

Russia says a plane with Ukrainian POWs crashes, killing all aboard, and accuses Kyiv of downing it

A Russian military transport plane crashed in a border region near Ukraine. Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting it down and said that all 74 people aboard were killed on Wednesday. Russia said the fatalities included 65 Ukrainian POWs.

Live updates | Israeli troops encircle Gaza’s second-largest city and blast kills 21 soldiers

The Israeli military says its forces have encircled the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, the Palestinian territory’s second-largest city.

Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally have spoken by phone after a glaring, nearly four-week gap in direct communication. They talked on Friday.

Netanyahu says he told the US that he opposes a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has informed the United States that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any postwar scenario.

Senators reject Bernie Sanders’ effort to curb Israel-Hamas war but the vote signals rising unease

Sen. Bernie Sanders has forced a Senate vote testing the political unease over the Israel-Hamas war. His measure Tuesday would have required the U.S.

Chaotic wave of attacks, reprisals in Middle East fuel worries of a broader regional war

A barrage of U.S., coalition and militant attacks in the Middle East are compounding U.S. fears that Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza could expand.

White House says ‘it’s the right time’ for Israel to scale back Gaza war as fighting hits 100 days

The White House says “it’s the right time” for Israel to scale back its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, even as Israeli leaders vow to intensify their operation against the territory’s ruling Hamas militant group.

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

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Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to disclose his hospitalization

The Pentagon’s internal watchdog says he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization and why the Defense Department waited days to inform the White House that he had transferred authority to his deputy.

South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins

In a case that strikes at the heart of Israel’s national identity, South Africa has formally accused the country of committing genocide against Palestinians.

US and allies accuse Russia of using North Korean missiles against Ukraine, violating UN sanctions

The United States, Ukraine and six allies are accusing Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles and launchers in recent devastating aerial attacks against Ukraine, in violation of U.N. sanctions.

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary’s hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

President Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days — even from the White House.

Austin kept prostate cancer, surgery complications a secret from everyone, even Biden

Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation.

Austin kept prostate cancer, surgery complications a secret from everyone, even Biden

Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation.

White House, Pentagon will review Defense Secretary Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay

Both the White House and Pentagon say they will look into why President Joe Biden and other top officials weren’t informed for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized.

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says

The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine.

US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack

The U.S. military says its forces opened fire on and killed several Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The confrontation marks an escalation in a maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza.

Top US officials to visit Mexico for border talks as immigration negotiations with Congress continue

Negotiations over how to control migration at the U.S. border with Mexico aren’t just heating up on Capitol Hill. They’re also taking place between U.S. and Mexican officials as an influx of migrants strains enforcement efforts.