World Regions - Page 178

February 10

Foreign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims

A new report from a watchdog says six international groups routed more than $2.65 billion into U.S. politics through nonprofit grants, a loophole the group argues needs to be fixed.

February 10

Winter Olympics opening ceremony host sparks fury for misidentifying Mariah Carey, other blunders

An Italian broadcaster came under fire over the weekend for making multiple errors during the 2026 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony over the weekend.

February 10

As Ukraine war drags on, Trump hits Putin by squeezing Russia’s proxies

President Donald Trump threatened "very severe consequences" on Russia in 2025 if Moscow didn't end Ukraine war, pressuring Russian allies Iran and Venezuela to force Putin's hand.

February 10

Metal detectorist searching Gold Rush campsite uncovers 'extremely rare' relic: 'Such a buzz'

A metal detectorist uncovered a rare 19th-century Japanese coin at an Australian Gold Rush campsite near Ballarat, calling the discovery "extremely rare."

February 10

Far-left nonprofits in the hot seat as lawmaker exposes them for 'sowing chaos' in US

House Ways and Means chair Jason Smith escalates investigation into alleged Chinese influence operations through U.S. nonprofits ahead of the Tuesday hearing.

February 9

Trump says he will block US-Canada Bridge unless Canada negotiates on trade

President Donald Trump warned he will block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, accusing Canada of unfair trade practices and excluding U.S. products.

February 9

Lindsey Vonn shares health update after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn spoke on her tragic crash during her alpine ski women's downhill run on Sunday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, where she detailed what went wrong.

February 9

USA's Baseball, Softball Get Automatic Spots At L.A.'s 2028 Summer Olympics

The United States will automatically qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic baseball and softball tournaments

February 9

Rubio blasts China over 'unjust and tragic' 20-year sentence for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai

Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence "unjust" as Hong Kong convicts the 78-year-old democracy activist under national security law.

February 9

Japan's 'Iron Lady' thanks Trump as party secures historic supermajority

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins historic supermajority in snap election, earning Trump's praise for her "landslide victory" and conservative agenda.