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The prime minister has said the UK will play a leading role reshaping the Commonwealth, including pursuing a debt "reset" to help nations struggling with higher borrowing costs.

The 2026 election could affect municipal bonds through state tax measures, new bond supply and the makeup of Congress.

Political campaigns are turning increasingly to AI chatbots for voter outreach. CBS News' Kathryn Watson has more.

Bryce Crane thought his rugby league career was over after being injured in a tackle, but is instead lining up for Australia in the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.

Ankara wins backing from former adversaries in Libya for maritime border agreement, but other diplomatic tests remain.

A new developer platform will let businesses bring their services to Google's AI experiences, potentially changing how consumers discover and use apps.

The short term outlook for the war-torn region remains very gloomy

Progress is undeniable, and there is a clear explanation.

SpaceX, Tesla and Anthropic could become major S&P 500 holdings. Here's what that could mean for index fund investors.

Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.

Read the latest on Israel's election here An “astronomical” turnout of Arab voters is expected in the Israeli elections on Tuesday, with the possibility that their politicians could significantly influence the next government, political sources have told The National . Senior opposition officials have also said there is a possibility of a coalition or agreed

Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.

India’s biggest IT firms are hiring far fewer fresh graduates, as AI changes the skills employers seek. Industry experts tell CNA this could create a shortage of experienced workers in the future unless companies and universities do more to develop young talent. 

NBC News’ Ryan Nobles travels to rural districts as Democratic candidates look to reshape the narrative around gun control in hopes of winning back rural voters across the country.

Anthropic has said it would commit 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund, a stake that could be worth $100 billion when the firm goes public.

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Mark Carney’s push for a middle-powers alliance meets Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for influence.

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As Israel heads to the polls on October 27, its polarising and longest-serving prime minister is seeking re-election.

This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across parts of the Americas, or stick with its left-wing leadership? Voting is compulsory for most adults, and the race has deepened political divisions across the country. Stephanie Sy

President Trump's mass deportation operations and immigration enforcement actions could reshape the way Texans vote. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with voters and officials about that.

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This November, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Missouri and Idaho will decide on the future of reproductive rights. In deeply red Idaho, a citizen-led initiative faces an uphill battle to restore some abortion rights. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on whether the fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade and frustration over the current law will be

The league's top officials are contemplating how it can maintain its grip on consumer attention in a landscape with "more change to it than ever before."