William Lai is lurching toward formal independence, which could trigger a catastrophic U.S.-China war, writes Lyle Goldstein.

For the families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korean agents decades ago, this week is perhaps the best shot they’ve had in years of substantive progress.

Hossam al-Astal claimed that four militia groups fighting against Hamas were working as part of a coordinated effort on Project New Gaza. Israel has reportedly backed four different militia groups to fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip,

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has “no doubt” there will be a leadership challenge in the Liberal Party in the next 12 months, as division seeps through the ranks.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives his side of the story as he engages Trump in a war of words over mounting U.S. boat strikes.

FIRST ON FOX: A former top leader and "lifetime member" of the Democratic Socialists of America has been on the payroll of "Squad" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s, D-N.Y., campaign since she first ran for Congress in 2018.

ESPN's Ben Solak has singled out an intriguing target for the Bucs: leaguewide tackles leader Jordyn Brooks. Brooks, currently on the Miami Dolphins, could be had for a fifth-round pick and safety Christian Izien, writes Solak.

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The acquisition will extend a higher level of service to the Omaha market and be a good resource during heavy-demand periods in Kansas City, like next year's World Cup.