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Much of the world’s biodiversity is at risk, yet natural ecosystems are foundational to every national economy.

The latest shooting related to immigration enforcement is renewing concerns about ICE vehicle stops.

President Trump says the U.S. armed forces want to store ammunition and drones at his proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, but analysts say there's no military need for the structure.

President Trump used his speech at the United Nations to say he believed the Iran war was coming to a resolution “one way or the other.”

Informal votes at the United Nations indicate a woman might be the next secretary-general, the first in 81 years.

The Chinese and U.S. leaders are coming together for the second of four face-to-face meetings planned for this year, part of a broader effort to steady ties amid fierce competition.

Few members of Congress have the kind of technology background that could be useful as they discuss regulating artificial intelligence.

The United Nations is facing a budget crunch.

A new agreement over Greenland’s status, and U.S. access to the island, shows that quiet diplomacy can help Western allies move from icy relations to more stability in countering common foes.

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland finally came to terms on a deal that all sides are calling a victory toward their ends.

Electing younger candidates might not quickly change older Americans' influence in Congress.

The likelihood of a comprehensive U.S.

In the run-up to the midterms, the Trump administration’s business approach to Cuba is not sitting well with the Cuban American community.

The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot at least once Sunday afternoon.

For the first time, voting includes residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed.

The deal is expected to be signed next week and follows months of tension after the U.S. president repeatedly threatened to seize the semiautonomous territory.

The average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. is at a record high, raising the cost of transporting goods as the nation’s economy is burdened with persistent inflation.

The early morning train from Jerusalem is a display of light and dark.

Looking for a challenge, a woman sets out to chronicle 64 species of lepidoptera in her country over a single year.

The Houthis in Yemen have captured strategic parts of the country, disrupting Saudi oil exports, threatening the global energy trade.

President Donald Trump announced a ban on three major news outlets – CNN, Politico, and MS NOW – calling them purveyors of “fake news.”

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual.

Cam Hamilton faces a test as the new Federal Emergency Management Agency head, addressing rising needs while letting local responders take the lead.

Margaret O’Mara has studied similar points in American history and says that the pace of artificial intelligence growth and the technology’s risks do not have to be overwhelming.

Immigration and notions of citizenship are weighty issues.

In the early 2000s, Ecuador launched its first public intercultural university at a time when governments across the region were prioritizing inclusion.

Promoting African designers is part of the wider mission of Pathé’O – starting with himself.

The European Union has given Prime Minister Mark Carney a warm welcome, but whether it goes big with its offer of an associate membership for Canada is unclear.

The relationship between Native Americans and colonists is often seen as a clash of civilizations during and after the Revolution.

A new Israeli documentary about the military’s conduct in the Gaza war has brought accusations of “treason” from some of Israel’s leaders.

Alarming warnings about the potential dangers of AI have sparked a debate about whether stricter guardrails are needed to protect the public.

Leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are aiming for more economic and defense sovereignty – while reimagining cooperation among like-minded democracies.

As the Iran war pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years.

Analysts warn that the U.S.

A broad array of speakers from lawmakers to theologians voiced doubts about unregulated artificial intelligence at a “pro-human” Washington event Tuesday.

Armenia and Georgia are each rewriting their foreign relations – and squelching domestic opposition.

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This tendency is increasingly evident among younger voters – and younger elected officials, whose “get it done” attitude signals a readiness to reach across the aisle and collaborate.

As competition with the U.S. intensifies, China has introduced travel restrictions on its citizens to stop its advanced technology from leaving.

Federal law requires U.S. government agencies to disclose how they’re using AI tools in their work.

The roadside oasis Buc-ee’s is known for brisket tacos and immaculate bathrooms.

Critics said the Trump plan for the U.S.

The geography and climate of Iceland have prevented mosquitoes from establishing a foothold.

A warning from a former Anthropic employee about artificial intelligence’s potential to harm or eliminate humanity has prompted a flurry of action in Congress.

Key leaders in artificial intelligence propose slowing down AI development, while coordinating regulations.

As developing and emerging-market countries met for their annual summit in India, they and other alliances are looking to counter Donald Trump’s worldview.

History shows periods of corruption tend to be followed by waves of reform.

A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor’s international team

There's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast.