Today’s Lead News Stories

As President Alassane Ouattara prepares for a fourth term after winning last week's election in Côte d'Ivoire in a landslide, the exclusion of his two main challengers from the race has left the opposition splintered and voters disillusioned. With no successor lined up for the 83-year-old leader, observers are concerned…

Voters set to accept new maps to help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering – and check president’s power

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday condemned Beijing for its escalating "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea during multilateral defense talks in Kuala Lumpur.

President says he has instructed the newly named department of war to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country.

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica, causing severe damage to fishing and farming communities

Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls

A federal judge ordered the administration to make a full payment of monthly food stamp benefits by Monday or a partial payment by Wednesday.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that he issued an apology to President Donald Trump following the broadcast of a contentious anti-tariff advertisement in Ontario.

Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House in April after their previous World Series victory