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Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Russian e-commerce giant's warehouse near Saint Petersburg
At least three people were wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near Saint Pet…
House Democrats brace for a Mamdani-fueled "Freedom Caucus of the left" in 2027
House Democrats are preparing themselves for a caucus in 2027 that is significantly more outspoken and left-wing than the one they have now. Why it matters: It …
Trump asks Congress for $87.6B, mostly for Iran war
The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, most of it to cover costs related to the Iran war. Why it matter…
Trump runs into Republicans who won't bend
President Trump is making life hell for Senate Republicans, and they're returning the favor. "I make no apologies for standing up to the president," Sen. Bill C…
Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 in a solo breakaway
Following a decisive attack in the closing stages, Richard Carapaz claimed victory on Stage 18, leaving all his rivals trailing in his wake. He finished ahead o…
Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket
The United States launched a new series of strikes in Iran on Friday, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels opened a second front in the conflict, attacking Saudi tan…
Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage
Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate in France, triggering a state of emergen…
Inside the Trump-Senate meltdown
President Trump's lunch with GOP senators devolved into a lengthy shouting match between him and outgoing Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). Why it matters: Trump's han…
Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing until SAVE Act is passed
President Trump cancelled Wednesday's planned signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress pass the unrelated SAVE America Act first. Why i…
Homegrown U.S. economic strategy is the right path: Treasury Secretary Bessent
In a speech in New York on Tuesday night, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a long-running bet on cheaper goods and deeper economic integration making …
UN leadership candidates outline visions ahead of secretary-general race
Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organisation on Thursday, as the United Nations faces a financial a…
Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'
Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude …
New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-…
Americans say founders would give grim 250th report card: poll
Data: Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Back in 2001, most Americans thought the Founding Fathers would be pleased with how our country turned out. Today, fewer t…
Trump bears down on NATO
What looked like a typical round of President Trump insulting European leaders last weekend could turn into a wholesale reordering of the trans-Atlantic relatio…
Chamath Palihapitiya rejects the AI jobs apocalypse
The AI job apocalypse may make for an "incredible headline," AI investor and "All-In" podcast co-host Chamath Palihapitiya said on "The Axios Show" — but he say…
Fields medal honours four mathematicians as AI reshapes the profession
The International Mathematical Union awarded the prestigious Fields Medal to four mathematicians on Thursday, including only the third woman to receive the hono…
Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but student-led protests over leaked medical entr…
Trump announces double digit tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries on Thursday, replacing temporary levies that expire on Friday after th…