What to know about California’s midterm elections

Rubio hosts G20 talks as Russia’s Lavrov presence sparks tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 officials to work together to confront threats to the economic order.

Port Sudan families can barely afford water as shortages persist

Despite efforts to restore damaged infrastructure, residents face soaring water costs as war, displacement strain supply

EU and Canada seek deeper ties amid worsening global uncertainty

Both sides signed a digital trade deal, as Trump's trade threats push Washington's allies to seek closer ties elsewhere.