Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back

Malaysia's wildlife department gets blasted for using puppies as panther baitNorth Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas against Israel

Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming dealFear and confusion mark key moments of Lahaina residents’ 911 calls during deadly wildfireNew Zealand political candidates dance and hug on the final day of election campaign

Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war startedIndonesian president brushes off talk of political dynasty

7 killed and 16 injured as a suspected migrant-smuggling vehicle crashes in southern Germany

US defense secretary is in Israel to meet with its leaders and see America’s security assistanceMorale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say

Three found dead inside Missouri home; high levels of carbon monoxide detectedA new survey of wealthy nations finds favorable views rising for the US while declining for China

James Corden heading to SiriusXM with a weekly celebrity talk showChatGPT-maker OpenAI hosts its first big tech showcase as the AI startup faces growing competition