Islamic State-inspired bombings of churches and hotels in 2019 was one of the country’s worst ever attacks. A court in Sri Lanka has convicted 15 men on terrorist charges for…

Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for dialogue and diplomacy ‘but without the language of force’. Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, turned the tables on Donald Trump,…

President Trump kicked off a controversial visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. on Wednesday with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Xi’s plane…

Polo, with sustained winds of 165mph, is churning 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo but is unlikely to directly hit Mexico. A tropical storm off the south-west coast of Mexico has…

Rescuers search for missing in collapsed homes after storm causes landslides, travel chaos and power outages. Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people and injured 22 in…

The son of Israel's ambassador to the US has reportedly been seriously injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank

A British businessman and an adviser to a quango funded by the UK government have each been jailed for 16 years after brokering illegal arms deals to send fighter jets and weapons…

As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect…

Cooperation on OceanEye, which aims to create ‘real-time’ model of world’s oceans, comes amid efforts to boost EU ties. Britain is to join a major new ocean science programme, led…

The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York

Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says her country must abandon the ‘extremism’ of the past

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said Wednesday that former Trump White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would have advised President Trump to…

At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa

The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told

A district judge tossed an election interference lawsuit by President Trump against the Des Moines Register, parent company USA Today Co. (formerly Gannett) and pollster Ann…

Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast. More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning across…

Acting president says Venezuela returning strongly after ‘setbacks’; Chinese leader says Beijing and Washington should be partners not rivals after arriving in US for state visit.…

Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, including two charges involving the athlete. Follow our Australia news live blog for…

Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies before concealing bodies in bags purchased from sports store. Beau Lamarre-Condon was…

The move comes after Jamaica’s culture minister Olivia Grange travelled to the UK earlier this month to lodge the historic petition. King Charles has referred a landmark slavery…

Dockers supporters cannot buy a barrel of Woodside oil – but the fossil fuel company hopes to buy into fans’ loyalty. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates. Get…

Accra Reset’s report states countries in the region and global south should take greater control of their health development after USAID debacle. The United States’ withdrawal…

Arrest of Shadrack Sibiya comes as country reels from cases of femicide and alleged police corruption and criminality. One of South Africa’s most senior police officers has been…

OpenAI on Monday released international AI safety standards as world leaders, namely the U.S. and China, weigh how to mitigate risk. Why it matters: The U.S. approach to…

Trump says further talks possible as barrel of Brent crude falls to below $100 for first time in two weeks. United Nations general assembly – latest updates. Iran has pushed back…

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in

Argentinian president accuses United Nations of being filled with ‘parasites’ in bellicose general assembly speech. Javier Milei has condemned the UN as he warned that Argentina…

The race for AI supremacy between labs, companies and countries may be impossible to reconcile with the push for AI safety, industry insiders tell Axios. Why it matters: The top…

Group trapped at Hotel Bamy after US removal as rights groups sound alarm over poor conditions and violence. Two men that the Trump administration expelled to Equatorial Guinea…

This live blog is now closed. Tehran appears to have relaxed its preconditions for reopening the strait of Hormuz, saying it is prepared to do so within seven days so long as the…

Meta on Wednesday debuted "Muse Charm," a new, keychain-sized AI handheld device it will use to bring its viral Muse assistant to the masses. Why it matters: Meta's has raced…

An NPR poll shows that Democrats have an edge over Republicans going into the midterms, partially due to Trump. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking into "mobile…

A notorious cybercrime group is claiming they stole more than 2 terabytes of data that includes detailed personal information about thousands of FBI employees and job applicants.…

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent lawmakers home until after the midterms, but when they return, they'll quickly face a showdown over impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ,…

Proposals aim to push people into work, but charities say families are still paying price of austerity cuts and rise in cost of living. People claiming universal credit (UC) would…

The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes

The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled"

US president may have upstaged the ghost of Soviet leader Khrushchev by musing destruction of fellow member state. Donald Trump has a habit of discomfiting delegates to the United…

The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning ​a boycott over Israel's participation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a presumptive presidential candidate, is getting louder on AI, releasing an executive order amid the Washington stalemate. Why it matters: Democrats…

Kristen Silverberg, a widely respected policy expert and former ambassador, was named the new president and CEO of Business Roundtable , the top policy voice of America's leading…

Approach to treating high blood pressure ‘not fit for purpose’, say researchers, with 59% of cases undiagnosed. Only half of people being treated by a GP for high blood pressure…

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he doesn't believe President Trump is "really dug in" against guardrails for AI , despite Trump's public campaign against restricting the…

Rep. Jared Golden 's decision to endorse one of House Republicans' most vulnerable incumbents is going down like a lead balloon among his fellow House Democrats. Why it matters:…

The U.S. may have committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran , including a mass-casualty strike on a school for which Washington has yet to claim responsibility, a UN…

Warning from Charity Commission for England and Wales concludes two-year investigation after death of Hisham al-Hakimi in October 2023. The international aid charity Save the…

Mohammad Sharifullah, 28, was convicted of aiding the terrorist group that took credit for the suicide bombing. An Islamic State group member was sentenced on Wednesday to 20…

A judge on Wednesday appeared skeptical of Trump administration arguments justifying the White House barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico, but he did not immediately grant the news…

For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met President Trump at the U.N. and proposed that Ukraine and Russia stop attacking each other's energy systems

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is urging Senate Judiciary leaders to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to investigate whether presidential family ties have been used for…

AI companies have competed on having the best and often most dangerous models for years. Now, they're pivoting to a new focus: cost. Why it matters: The biggest risk to the AI…

Americans are "connecting the dots" between climate and affordability strain, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Monday at an Axios House event on the sidelines of Climate Week and…

LOS ANGELES — Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker tells Axios he believes America conducts more terrorism in the world than al-Qaeda, the terror network that carried out the 9/11…

Courses such as finance and construction form part of PM’s push for education ‘that offers a path for everybody’. Teenagers are to be offered a range of new vocational GCSEs under…

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said

Small crowd enjoys singer’s free concert in MacArthur Park, which has often drawn headlines for less cheery reasons. With no announcement and little fanfare, Justin Bieber…

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said Wednesday the central bank will “likely” raise interest rates again to counter persistent inflation, after it did so last week for the…

Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says

Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss

Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts

The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction

The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war…

Mike Johnson 's decision to send the House home early — again — is fueling an increasingly bitter feud with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) over whether the speaker is using the…

With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private

Experts warn the UN faces crises of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock

A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to run for another term as GOP leader, even if Republicans lose the chamber's majority, he told Axios in an exclusive interview Wednesday…

The shift of the AI frontier toward more powerful, lower-cost models could pave the way for safely slowing development, experts say. Why it matters: Top U.S. startups including…

The U.S. Postal Service has slowed down mail deliveries so much it's failing to meet even its lowered performance targets, a new report from the Government Accountability Office…

Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances. Britain should work towards rejoining the EU in the next…

What caused the turtles to begin nesting farther north than usual is the ‘million dollar question’. A sea turtle crawled out of the surf in southern California last weekend around…

Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship

Latino voters swung sharply toward Republicans in 2024. Now, much of that gain is fading as gender and generational divides widen. Why it matters: The GOP breakthrough two years…

Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate

Iran’s president delivered his UN General Assembly address after US President Trump threatened to ‘annihilate’ Iran

The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035

The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday returned to the the anti-vaccine group he founded, using a keynote address to signal the Trump administration isn't done…

Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are pushing multiple false narratives. Russian disinformation campaigns are varied in their…

Police crack down on family and political supporters of former PM who say authorities are ‘slowly killing’ him in prison. Three sisters of Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime…

The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it

Iranian president says Tehran will not bow to pressure while remaining open to dialogue in a defiant UN speech

The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger

The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war

Staring into the camera, Rep. Maria Salazar cut a new campaign ad that told President Trump what so many of her fellow Hispanic Republicans in Miami are saying: Immigration…

The U.S. is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios. Why it matters: The Trump administration has…

American business, energy and manufacturing groups on Wednesday urged President Trump to reject calls to impose a diesel export ban after the president said he was weighing this…

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea

The Trump administration is pushing for three immediate steps in its effort to de-escalate the war in Ukraine and restart diplomacy with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Hundreds gathered on Tuesday night in anticipation of a small boat arriving in Gosport. Three people have been charged in connection with anti-migrant protests that drew hundreds…

Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets

Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes

A sports-betting ad featuring a semi-nude Sydney Sweeney triggered a backlash across women's sports , with female athletes flooding social media with a countermessage: This is…

Data: The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios. More than half of Americans are…

In 2024 ethics filing, US health secretary pledged to ‘not engage in writing, editing, marketing or promotional services for any of these books during government service’. Robert…

Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old

Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34

US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner

President Trump said U.S. officials met for three hours with the Iranian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and…

President Trump announced Saturday he is creating an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and will soon name a new AI czar, doubling down on his push to accelerate artificial…

Farm state Republicans are increasingly pressing the Trump administration and Congress to take action to bring down diesel prices, underscoring how rising costs have become a…

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive

The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday

Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the…

A distinctly Cold War calculus is looming over this week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington, as the U.S. and China weigh an emergency "red phone" for the day AI goes haywire. Why it…

President Trump over the weekend considered ordering a strike against the Houthis in Yemen before deciding to hold off for now, two U.S. officials said. Why it matters: Trump was…

President Trump said Sunday morning his proposed " triumphal arch " in Washington, D.C., will become a dual-use facility housing snipers, drones and ammunition storage. Why it…

The Pentagon has officially upped the number of service members who have died in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war, adding one additional death to bring the…

The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages

ShinyHunters hackers claim to have stolen data on thousands of FBI employees as the agency probes a portal breach

The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing

President Trump said late Friday the U.S. has struck a deal with Denmark that will give America "permanent control over security" in Greenland. Why it matters: Control over…

Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such…

Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity

Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August

Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a phone call with President Trump on Sunday that the two will meet this week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New…

President Trump told Axios Thursday that he's approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a…

Excluding Ra'am and the Joint List leaves Palestinian citizens in Israel without major Knesset representation options

The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico

Chicago could halt new data center development within city limits for a year. Why it matters: Data centers' growing demand for electricity and water could affect residents'…

Data: Zelle New Economics of Dating Report; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios. Rising costs are changing dating for more than eight in 10 Gen Z and millennial daters, leaving some to stop…

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) is staring at a scary political environment for Republicans and claiming to see something very different: a path to 225 seats. Why it…

American diplomats met over the weekend with Houthi representatives at the U.S. embassy in Oman and discussed tensions in the Red Sea, a regional source familiar with the issue…

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Scotland, was arrested after wedding in Punjab on alleged terrorism offences. Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh man who was arrested in India in 2017 in…

Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game

Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signaled in an interview with Axios that he would put America's housing affordability crisis at the center of his campaign if he ran for president in…

Schools are struggling to keep up with the evolving world of AI as concerns among parents and advocates mount regarding the use of the technology in classrooms. The two largest…

It sounds like the start of an only-in-D.C. joke:. Three Republican power players walk into a bar for a freewheeling conversation. They unwittingly sit next to a liberal comic.…

A new coalition launched Wednesday is seeking a triple win for a data center industry that lately has struggled to notch any wins at all. The big picture: Tech giants Google and…

The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 1968 to 2026 Annual Social and Economic Supplements ; Note: Census identifies breaks in the series in 2013 and 2017 due to…

Storm system expected to hit Izu Islands as it strengthens. Meanwhile, Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet. Tropical Storm Dujuan is skirting the coast of Japan and…

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a series of high-stakes meetings in Washington, marking the first official state visit by China’s leader in more than a…

Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA

Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Monday filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the White House, arguing the president and the administration violated their rights by blocking their…

What do a White House ban on journalists, a 250-foot arch near the nation's capital and Greenland have in common?. President Trump needs all of them for national security…

Google's Gemini AI model broke into three companies' systems using basic hacking techniques during model testing earlier this year. Why it matters: Google was one of the only AI…

Members of Congress and governors are under increasing pressure to regulate AI , but more than two dozen of them who spoke with Axios said they don't use the technology or have…

Ker’Sean Ramey, 41, died by lethal injection, the sixth person to be executed by Texas officials this year. A man found guilty of fatally shooting three people during a 2005…

The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by

The affordability of gasoline remains "the top issue that the president looks at," Trump energy adviser Jarrod Agen said at an Axios House event Tuesday. Why it matters: The Trump…

Arizona immigration advocates are building an interactive map to alert people if federal agents are spotted near polling places this fall. Why it matters: It's illegal for federal…

President Trump is making plans for a first-ever meeting with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez , as early as next week, sources familiar with the discussions tell…

After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on…

The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield again hit a 19-year high on Wednesday, as the market sell-off continues amid the Iran war and rising government debt. The 10-year…

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity

President Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani struck a warm tone Monday during their third in-person meeting and agreed to deepen talks over a major housing project in Queens.…

Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals. The stock market soared during the first 20 months of President Trump's second term, but slightly underperformed…

Warren Buffett will step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, less than a year after handing over the CEO reins, the company said Friday. The big picture: The "Oracle of Omaha"…

Data: NFHS ; Map: Brad Jennings/Axios. Girls flag football has become the fastest-growing high school sport, as tens of thousands take up a game that barely had a varsity…

Iran and Ukraine take center stage at the UN as diplomats push to contain two wars threatening global stability

The Trump administration's hints about sending ICE agents to election polling places this fall have led state officials from Maine to Oregon to make plans to counter any actions…

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) filed a complaint against the top Republican and Democrat on the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday, accusing the lawmakers who investigated him of…

A century-old industry faces a reckoning over regulation, jobs and local benefits

Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky. ) announced Thursday they've secured commitments for the 218 signatures needed to force another vote the release of files…

Trump officials must give 30 days' written notice before making any changes to the Kennedy Center "including but not limited to any ' demolition '" of the main building, a federal…

Lawmakers who want to regulate AI are doing something unusual as Congress barrels towards a lengthy recess with no tangible solution in sight: They're working across the aisle.…

The Justice Department said Friday it will not criminally enforce a 1968 federal law barring licensed gun dealers from selling handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds, after its Office of…

A federal judge warned Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday that he could face contempt proceedings if the Department of Justice fails to comply with an order involving the…

An unprecedented wave of AI-powered, human-driven cyberattacks is coming, security experts say — and it's a far more urgent risk than theoretical scenarios in which AI wipes out…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member.". Why it matters: Canada and the EU are…

President Trump responded to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for the first time in three years by saying they should be lowered — "AND FAST!". Why it matters: The rate…

Experts are skeptical that a diesel export ban would meaningfully reduce fuel prices in the U.S. as the Trump administration sends mixed signals about if it is considering such a…

President Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately," escalating his long-running battles with news organizations. Early…

The House's last in-session week before the midterms was beset by furious private finger-pointing between House Democrats following several high-profile rebellions. Why it…

The White House is pulling Lance Schroyer's stalled nomination to lead ICE. The big picture: Schroyer's limited immigration experience created tension between Homeland Security…

Welcome to The Hill's Defense NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense National Security Defense National Security The Big Story House has lame-duck impeachment dilemma with Hegseth The…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian forcefully rejected President Trump's portrayal of Iran as a source of terrorism at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, insisting instead…

As President Trump fights the press over coverage, the White House launched its own 24/7 streaming channel — Trump TV. Why it matters: Trump TV gives the president a White…

President Trump was inaudible during a press conference Monday after the TV pool suspended coverage, with White House-provided video carrying no usable audio of his remarks. Why…

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters said Wednesday he expects his party to hold onto its majorities in both chambers of Congress during November's midterms,…

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city

Many of those who know Kamala Harris best think she ultimately won't run for the White House in 2028. Why it matters: What the former vice president decides to do is one of the…

Republicans scrambling for midterm momentum are making a massive bet on football, pouring millions into advertising during the country's biggest NFL and college games. Why it…

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken

Data: Charles F. Kettering Foundation and Gallup; Note: Values shown may not total 100% due to rounding and exclusion of "don't know" responses; Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios…

Germany's ruling center-right party, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union, was shut out of a state parliament for the first time Sunday as the far-right…

It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May

Executives from leading artificial intelligence organizations urged global cooperation Wednesday to address risks from increasingly autonomous AI systems during a UN Security…

Of the various ways experts fear AI could kill us all , one is slowly moving closer to reality: AI learning to make itself unstoppable. Why it matters: Recursive self-improvement,…

Senate races in Georgia , Kansas and South Carolina were reclassified with a nudge toward Democrats in the latest analysis from the closely watched Cook Political Report. The big…

The Trump administration says Americans should prepare between now and Election Day for a wave of new arrests and prosecutions over alleged non-citizen voter fraud. Why it…

{beacon} Energy Environment Energy Environment The Big Story Wright throws cold water on diesel export ban Energy Secretary Chris Wright threw cold water at the idea of a full ban…

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is the latest prominent Democrat to back a pause on advanced artificial intelligence, her office told Axios exclusively. Why it matters: The idea…

The long-promised personal AI assistant is finally arriving, with a suddenly crowded field of agents offering to run pieces of your everyday life. Why it matters: For years,…

The Epstein files fight that consumed the House last year is threatening to engulf Republicans all over again. Why it matters: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is now just one…

President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews for the Chinese leader's state visit to Washington D.C. Wednesday evening. Why it matters: U.S. presidents typically…

The left's push to rein in AI is taking shape on two fronts: slowing advanced development at home, and weakening China's progress abroad. Why it matters: The nation is locked in a…

President Trump's accelerationist AI doctrine increasingly bears the stamp of the "All-In" podcast, whose tech-investor network now feeds ideas and talent directly into the White…

OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new incidents in which its models concealed mistakes, sought unauthorized credentials, uploaded files to the public internet or communicated…

The House passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act on Wednesday, marking Congress' most significant step yet to shield consumers from the soaring infrastructure costs of the…

Data: Axios research. Note: Some countries use a quota system for gasoline. Malaysia's figure reflects the unsubsidized market rate. Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios. The Iran war is…

A host of industry players, policy wonks and businesses are grappling with the question of how to regulate AI in a trustworthy manner. Inside the White House, it's mostly business…

Meta's new virtual reality glasses take a big step toward being something an average person might be willing to wear, ditching much of the bulk as well as the need for handheld…

Congressional Republicans are increasingly breaking with an unpopular president on foreign policy and pocketbook issues as they try to stop their majorities from slipping away.…

Uber is betting billions on a driverless future, but the secret to making the economics work could be — surprise! — its vast army of human drivers. Why it matters: Uber believes a…

The nerdy, traditionally apolitical world of federal data is increasingly getting swept up in the Trump administration's push to control every level of government. Across the…

The House passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill Thursday, sending the long-awaited legislation to President Trump's desk. Why it matters: The measure would significantly expand…

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice about the relevance of the United Nations in 2026

. Republicans are starting to trounce Democrats in political spending across the Senate map, and that advantage is now showing up in one of the metrics campaigns care about most:…

And the award for honesty in oil market analysis goes to. J.P. Morgan!. "For the first time since the start of the Iran conflict, we don't have a baseline view. We simply don't…