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Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump

The latest aerial strikes on civilian targets came as fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the United States this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia's escalating aerial assaults as the bitter winter approaches.

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving the job after Trump casts doubt

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.

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Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige

Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.

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Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground state

President Donald Trump's midterm campaign blitz arrives in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president's false claims about election fraud.

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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response

The attacks in the two countries' exclusive economic zones threaten a global shipping route and have left two people dead, with at least 25 still missing. They also run the risk of drawing other countries directly into the war for Ukraine.

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Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA's ruling council on Thursday for "mistakes" in his secretive investment plan for the World Cup but didn't give details sought by his toughest critics who want to oust him as the president of soccer's governing body.

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