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Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University, alleging it failed to address harassment against him and other members of a pro-Palestinian campus group

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Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case

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How a photographer sees images of daily life as a unifying force

Vadim Ghirda is a Bucharest, Romania-based Associated Press photographer who has documented major news, conflict and humanitarian stories for more than 35 years

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US Treasury yields are rising - why does it matter?

A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget

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Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering

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Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedom

Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms

Europe|Sports|World

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women’s basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title

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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate

New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity

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European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

European leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

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North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”

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'Wow!' Jefferson-Wooden clocks a 21.47 in the 200 at Ultimate, the fourth-fastest time in history

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ran the fourth-fastest 200-meter time in history, 21.47 seconds, busting through the curve to wrap up a $300,000 weekend by completing the sprint double at Ultimate Championships

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Trinity Rodman makes it from her soccer game to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the US Open final

Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final

Europe|Sports|World

US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship

Africa|Arts|Entertainment|World

Uganda buries onetime 'boy king' whose death has sparked a succession battle

Oyo Nyimba, a traditional monarch who ascended the throne of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom as an infant in 1995 and died last month at 34, was buried on Saturday amid an acrimonious succession dispute that rocked the royal family and gripped the entire nation

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Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request

President Donald Trump says he'll look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago

Europe|Sports|World

Enric Mas finally wins the Spanish Vuelta after finishing second three times

Home rider Enric Mas ended years of frustration by winning the Spanish Vuelta cycling race

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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government

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Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

Crime|Travel|World

Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered

Indonesian rescuers say about 129 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea

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After 18 years in Baltimore, John Harbaugh faces his biggest challenge yet: Turning around the New York Giants

After 18 years in Baltimore, John Harbaugh faces his biggest challenge yet: Turning around the New York Giants

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Ugo Ugochukwu becomes 1st American driver to win Formula 3 title

Ugo Ugochukwu has finished second in the Spanish Grand Prix to become the first American driver to win the Formula 3 title

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Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has called for a renewed commitment to peace as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, he offered prayers for victims and those still affected by the tragedy

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Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

Beijing is tightening its drone ban to include possession within city limits

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Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for women's FIBA World Cup title

The U.S. and France will meet for the women's FIBA World Cup title Sunday in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic final that the Americans won by a point

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Who was ‘El Piturris,’ the Mexican influencer killed in Sonora?

Who was ‘El Piturris,’ the Mexican influencer killed in Sonora?

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up

The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up

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US women are back in the FIBA World Cup final after a gritty 76-66 win over Spain

The U.S. women will play for another FIBA World Cup championship

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Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital

Thousands of people have gathered in Romania’s capital to set a Guinness World Record with a miles-long table made of recycled materials

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U.S. women top Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women’s FIBA World Cup

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Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news

Iraq says an attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, and U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” behind it

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Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

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8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Russian strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials

Economy|Political|World

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position

Economy|World

Why Canada? America's northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war

Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war

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Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires

Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires

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Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update

The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week

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Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa

Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa

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Bodies from charred Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire that killed at least 35

Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines have arrived at a port for identification after a ship fire that killed at least 35 people

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Garrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot

Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers’ first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds that clinched a playoff spot for the majors’ best team

Sports|US|World

Daughter of 9/11 victim throws out first pitch as Yankees mark 25th anniversary of attacks

The New York Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony including former players and a special first pitch

Science|Technology|World

Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Crime|Europe|World

UK man pleads guilty to using online forum to encourage sexual assault of unconscious women

UK man pleads guilty to using online forum to encourage sexual assault of unconscious women

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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated

Economy|Political|US|World

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate

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UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month while talks continue on US demand for a total ban

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country

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CIA declassifies intel warnings to White House prior to 9/11 attack

CIA declassifies intel warnings to White House prior to 9/11 attack

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The Latest: The US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity

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Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn

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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to seven provinces in the country, local authorities said

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Trump is heading to Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course

President Donald Trump is taking a break from the pressures of the Iran conflict and its economic fallout by heading to his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland

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A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown

A Cuban man is fighting for a new life on his troubled island after the U.S. government expelled him as part of an immigration crackdown

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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near

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FIFA bans for life 2 officials for financial wrongdoing when presidents of soccer federations

FIFA judges have imposed life bans on two former soccer federation presidents for financial misconduct

Europe|Health|Political|World

UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales

U.K. lawmakers have voted down a bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives

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Red Wings strip Dylan Larkin of captaincy after trade request but say he'll be at training camp

Dylan Larkin is expected to be on the ice for the start of Detroit Red Wings training camp next week

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Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

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Afghan woman whose case was the first for a long-dormant court has been deported, officials say

The Justice Department says an Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States and whose case was the first for an obscure and long-dormant court has been deported

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing

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Residents of southern Lebanon gather to watch Israeli drones drop explosives on their village

Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon are witnessing the destruction of their village by Israeli drones

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6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams

Six Nigerian nationals linked to a criminal network accused of swindling American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States

Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence

Nigeria's parliament is suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting Africans

Europe|Sports|World

US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain

The U.S. put forth a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup again

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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison in national security case

A Hong Kong court has sentenced three activists who for years organized vigils in remembrance of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown to prison terms of about five to seven years

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Security clearances don’t determine whom a president can trust – they reveal risks the president may not know

A report that one of Trump’s aides went a year without routine vetting raises a question a former CIA executive knows well: What is that process for?

Europe|Political|World

Poland warns Russia likely to intensify provocations on Ukraine's borders with European countries

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of potential intensified Russian provocations at Ukraine's border crossings with Europe

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More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

A senior British defense official says more than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022

Political|World

Emma Bonino, leader of the abortion battle that changed Italy, dies at 78

Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician known for her work with the Radical Party, has died at 78

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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity

Asia|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rich nations are handing Nepal a climate crisis bill it can’t afford

Rich nations are handing Nepal a climate crisis bill it can’t afford

Europe|Political|World

As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving

The United States is increasing pressure on the International Criminal Court, leading to more countries leaving the institution

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New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summit

As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones

Arts|Crime|Economy|MidEast|World

Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping

The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has taken control of Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha

Economy|US|World

Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions

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Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment

Venezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek further military support for Ukraine

Canada plans to produce millions of drones over the next two years and send a third of them to Ukraine

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Associated Press journalists who witnessed Sept. 11 remember what they saw, 25 years later

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, current and former Associated Press journalists who witnessed them recall the day

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Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

Africa|Health|Science|World

Africa's top health body warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond epicenter

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading rapidly beyond its epicenter, according to Africa's top health body

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Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since

Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since

Europe|Sports|World

Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks

Edgar Grospiron has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee

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Five killed in vehicles hit by Amazon cargo plane

CNN's Pete Muntean has the latest on the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash. The chair of the NTSB gives new details about the dead and injured, and the ongoing investigation.

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US women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinals

Napheesa Collier has scored 19 points and the U.S. has routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup in Germany

Asia|World

South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter's status as heir appears solid

South Korea’s spy agency says it is trying to determine if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a son

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Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

By Krishna N.

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Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis

Morocco and Spain are jousting over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final

Political|Sports|World

French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

The French Football Federation has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president

Europe|Sports|World

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva again refused neutral status to compete

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has again been refused permission to compete internationally following a second round of checks after her status as a neutral athlete was revoked

Interview|World

They were on duty the day airplanes were used to attack America. This is how they remember it 25 years later

They were on duty the day airplanes were used to attack America. This is how they remember it 25 years later

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A fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

Rescuers are struggling to get into a passenger ferry that had caught fire off the western Philippines, leaving five people dead and 86 missing

Economy|Environment|Science|World

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat

El Niño can affect agriculture, marine life and economies in profound ways, including slowing commerce at the Panama Canal. This El Niño is likely to be the strongest in over a century.

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US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still rare

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Major brokerages' forecasts for S&P 500 index in 2026

Global brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, betting on AI momentum and strong corporate earnings, while the war in Iran continues to weigh on

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When did the United States claim the name ‘America’?

When did the United States claim the name ‘America’?

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Cameras disabled, inspectors blocked: Nuclear watchdog asks for help with Iran

Cameras disabled, inspectors blocked: Nuclear watchdog asks for help with Iran

MidEast|Political|World

UK government will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a toughening of its stance

Britain plans to ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

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EU's von der Leyen slams turnout for Mladic's funeral

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the images of the large turnout for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic were "

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Suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in Paris over mass drowning in Channel

Fourteen men face trial in Paris on Tuesday on smuggling charges related to the drowning of more than 30 people in the Channel five

Business|Political|World

Argentina to file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum over Falklands drilling

Argentina's government said on Monday it will file criminal charges against energy company Navitas Petroleum and its executives for operating in the Falkland Islands.

Environment|Travel|World

Sri Lanka bars tourists from heart of drought-hit park as El Nino looms

Mugger crocodiles bask along the edge of the shrinking reservoir, waiting like everything else in Sri Lanka's drought-hit Yala National Park

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Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73

Crime|Political|World

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people, officials say

Houthi attacks have ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s southern region and wounded more than 70 people

Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney increased economic pressure on his

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Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to

Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities, wounding dozens and sending oil prices higher 

Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70

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Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food

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China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

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Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government

The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding

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Russia to strip contract soldiers of one-off payment if laws violated at home

Russia's defence ministry wants to claim back part of a one-off payout from contract service personnel found guilty of criminal offences at home, a document showed, amid increasing

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Asia stocks fall as yen surges, Iran warns US of retaliation

A surge in the yen and mixed economic data sent Asian stocks lower on Tuesday, while fresh Iranian threats in the Gulf drove commodity prices and

Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Hormuz traffic slows after Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed at the start of this week, after Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate for any new U.S. attacks.

Arts|Environment|Europe|MidEast|US|World

US sinks an Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking

The U.S. Southern Command has sunk another Ecuadorian vessel that the U.S. alleged was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros

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How two men survived nine days in a Nepal flood tunnel

A delirious Kabir Maharjan drifted in and out of

Environment|Science|Travel|World

Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure

Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta have resumed after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights

Arts|Economy|World

Colombia 12-month inflation edges up more than expected in August

Colombia's consumer prices rose 0.39% in August, the country's DANE statistics agency said on Monday, taking annual price growth to 6.24%.

Election|Political|World

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied in Brazil's election runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are tied in a potential second-round runoff in October's election

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Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy

Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the United States rout the Czech Republic 105-64

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UK's Burnham, Trump discuss working towards Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, Downing Street says

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke with U.S.

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Bolivia confirms 9 deaths after military base explosion

Bolivian authorities on Monday confirmed that nine people have died after an explosion on Friday at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (20 miles

Sports|World

FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams won't be put 'at risk' over Middle East events

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year’s Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation but tells The Associated Press that drivers and team staff will not be put “at risk.”

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North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties

North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday in a carefully choreographed display of friendship, a structure which spans the Tumen river

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ICE crackdown laid bare at Venice festival documentary

Oscar-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras said on Monday she hopes a new documentary about U.S. immigration raids will help "denormalise" violence under

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Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg

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Video: Police shoot at armed 71-year-old woman at least a dozen times outside Port Orange station

Video: Police shoot at armed 71-year-old woman at least a dozen times outside Port Orange station

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Two Palestinians killed, Israeli stabbed as West Bank settler violence flares

Violence in the occupied West Bank flared on Monday as Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian during a village raid by settlers from a nearby

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Kenya offers temporary amnesty to undocumented East Africans amid fears of crackdown

Kenya's government offered a temporary amnesty to undocumented East African nationals after hundreds of Burundians flocked to their country's embassy in Nairobi on Monday

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Thousands of Brazilians rally for Bolsonaro in tight presidential race against Lula

Brazil's opposition took to the streets on Independence Day on Monday as right-wing presidential candidate Senator Flavio Bolsonaro sought to capitalize

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Stocks dented by inflation risk from rising oil, dicey geopolitics

Rising oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors on edge on Monday, leaving stocks to drift lower ahead of

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Americans still live with its legacy

Scott Larsen was 4 years old when his dad, the New York City firefighter he was named after, was killed in the collapse of the World

Europe|World

Funeral of convicted war criminal Mladic draws thousands, opens old wounds

Thousands of people gathered in Belgrade on Monday for the funeral of the former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who died last week while serving a

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Yen surges to seven-month high; dollar drifts ahead of US inflation

The yen surged to a seven-month high on Monday as traders reassessed the battered currency's outlook, driven by expectations of faster

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Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 9 people, wound 13

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israel’s air force carried out two strikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least nine people including women and children

Crime|Europe|World

War criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings

Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes, was buried as a hero on Monday in Serbia with military honors and big crowds attending

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Kremlin says it does not rule out restart of peace talks with Ukraine and US

The Kremlin said on Monday that it did not rule out the resumption of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, but said it was too early to say when and

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Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain's role in slavery to King Charles III

Jamaica is pushing for Britain to pay reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade

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UK minister condemns anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth

British minister Emma Reynolds condemned hundreds of protesters who blocked streets in the English coastal city of Portsmouth late on Sunday to

Technology|World

Belgium detains Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage

Prosecutors in Belgium said they have held a man with dual Chinese and Belgian nationality in pre-trial detention since May on suspicion of espionage in a case involving

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South Korea, US agree on more than $20 billion gas plant investment in Texas, media reports

South Korea and the United States have agreed on the size of Seoul's planned investment in a gas project in Texas at around $22.3 billion, Korean media outlet Edaily reported

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On a Kyiv maternity ward, babies are born during air raids

The air raid alert in Kyiv was live, warning of approaching Russian jet-propelled drones, but fortunately there were no explosions nearby during the final

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Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran

Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia have confirmed their pivotal refusal to sing the national anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup in March was a protest against Tehran

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Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill 1,300

Nepal is holding a day of mourning to remember people who died in the Aug. 26 floods with government offices lowering flags and family members concluding mourning rituals

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Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a patchy start to the week with tech leading Asian shares higher, while European and Wall Street futures barely budge.

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Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies

Taiwan flexed its chip diplomacy muscles at a major trade show last week, portraying itself as a democratic and reliable supplier for the AI

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Australia's right-wing One Nation party proposes pension shake-up to boost take-home pay

Australia's hard-right One Nation party, which has surged in recent polls, on Monday proposed redirecting a portion of people's future pension contributions to

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a newly commissioned destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system capable of delivering "annihilating retaliatory

Economy|World

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response"

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Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners strained by war favour other products

A shortage of fuel oil used in ships and power plants looms in the third quarter as refiners increasingly squeezed by wars that have

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At flood-destroyed border, China teams scour ruins of once-busy port

Chinese officials said on Sunday that workers had recovered 12 more bodies as the search continued for hundreds still missing after a

Europe|Travel|World

EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled plans on Monday for €200 million ($232 million) of EU investments in Greenland and closer ties with

Sports|World

Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup

Italy has given the United States a huge scare in the women’s FIBA World Cup

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Israeli strike kills a man and his daughter in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli strike killed a man and his 8-year-old daughter in the Gaza

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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv

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Origami installation commemorates 9/11 at Lower Manhattan church

Origami installation commemorates 9/11 at Lower Manhattan church

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A local woman is finding ways to help family and community back in Nepal

A local woman is finding ways to help family and community back in Nepal

Arts|Education|World

The Iranian school struck in the war's earliest attacks is now a memorial for children

The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, is now a memorial for children and others killed in the Feb. 28 attacks that sparked the war with the United States and Israel

Political|Sports|World

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down from his position as the head of world soccer’s governing body

Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Nepali woman found alive days after family began mourning rites

Believing she had perished in Nepal's deadly floods, the family of Chandika Kumari Shrestha started the ritual of mourning the elderly woman's death

Travel|World

On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown

On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown

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Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others

A building has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others

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Mudslide death toll in China rises to 3 after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel

The death toll from a mudslide in eastern China has risen to three after days of torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel

Europe|Sports|World

Fire alarm forces 2 a.m. evacuation at Women's Basketball World Cup teams' hotel

A fire alarm went off in the middle of the night at the hotel where all of the Women’s Basketball World Cup teams were staying early Sunday morning

MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill seven in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed seven people, including two women, in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel retaliated for what it said were Hezbollah

Business|Political|World

Moscow not ruling out trilateral meeting of Russian, US and Chinese leaders, agencies report

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Sunday that Moscow has not ruled out a trilateral meeting between the presidents of Russia, the U.S. and China, state

Travel|World

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ending a respite from an extended deployment that included operations in the Middle

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California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina

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Mudslide kills 2 and leaves 10 missing in China after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel

A mudslide in eastern China has killed two people and left 10 missing

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country

Arts|Business|Europe|US|World

Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

Africa|Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of "highly useful" talks on Saturday with two U.S. envoys seeking a deal to

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Putin meets with US envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin

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US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

The U.S. military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

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Milei finds unity in pushback against Falkland Islands oil project

Argentines have broadly backed President Javier Milei’s forceful push against oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, underscoring the enduring

Political|World

Putin says US-Russia contacts beneficial as talks begin with Witkoff and Kushner

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday that contacts between Moscow and Washington were always

World

US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran

U.S. and Iranian forces fired at vessels in waters around Iran on Saturday, including three Iranian oil carriers struck by the Americans and three tankers that Iran said it

Sports|World

South Africa outmuscles New Zealand 29-24 to take a 2-1 rugby series lead

South Africa has imposed its forward power on New Zealand and won a pulsating third test 29-24 in Johannesburg and snatched a 2-1 lead in their historic rugby series

Arts|World

Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center is blaming “decades of neglect” for causing part of the ceiling to collapse in the performing arts venue's grand foyer

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Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest

A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery showcases the skills of the trade and aims to shake off death-related taboos

Sports|World

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers already making presence felt for US national team

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are going to be the next generation of players to lead the U.S. women’s national basketball team

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US hits Iranian oil tankers, and other key Mideast developments

The U.S. military has hit three Iranian oil tankers after accusing Iran of targeting its warships

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Two people rescued from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Two people have been rescued from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, a dramatic breakthrough more than a week after catastrophic floods hit the country’s border with China.

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NATO will not tolerate hybrid actions against members, US envoy says

NATO members should not tolerate deliberate actions of hybrid war, and the United States will stand by countries as they deal with these incidents, Matthew

Sports|World

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declines to address his future while at U20 Women's World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declined to answer questions about his future as he arrived at the opening of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup while under continuing pressure since abandoning his plan to sell off World Cup profits

Election|Europe|Political|World

Farage and Bardella's 'small boats' pact draws criticism in France

A plan agreed by Britain's populist Reform UK party and France's National Rally, aimed at sending asylum seekers who arrive in Britain in small boats back to France, drew

Arts|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Cubans are coming up with creative ways to generate power when their island has almost none left

Cubans are coming up with creative ways to generate power when their island has almost none left

Environment|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands rally in Zagreb over Croatia waste cleanup delays

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Zagreb's central square on Saturday to protest the government's failure to begin cleaning up more than 30,000 tons of waste in

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Missouri asks Supreme Court to revive Republican-drawn congressional map

Missouri asked the U.S.

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Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China

Priyanka Choudhary, an Indian-born Finnish citizen returning from a Hindu pilgrimage in Tibet, was at a border crossing with Nepal when a catastrophic

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Masked men block roads into Dover port in England in apparent anti-immigrant protest

Hundreds of masked anti-immigration protesters have blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port, clogging traffic and disrupting travelers and cargo vehicles heading for France

Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil deal

The billionaire who helped broker

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Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood

A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, authorities said, 10 days after a wall

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US ambassador visits Palestinian town amid rise in West Bank settler violence

U.S.

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Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit

Vietnam and Myanmar agreed on Saturday to deepen defence and security cooperation, elevating the sector to a pillar of bilateral ties as Vietnamese leader To Lam hosted

Arts|Education|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

How escalating attacks are upending daily life in Kyiv

Commuters stranded; children rushed underground in the middle of the school day; festivals cancelled; walks punctuated by booming air

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea exports surpass full-year record, hit $709.4 billion YTD

South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year's annual record, the customs office said on Saturday, as the economy rides high on

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White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, three

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation over Trump's order creates uncertainty

Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit the practice

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Federal judge extends block on Trump’s order seeking to limit midterm mail-in voting

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Turkish bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi

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Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview

A federal judge has refused block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence

Crime|Economy|Political|World

Ecuador says US sinkings of vessels were part of joint anti-drug probe

Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean vessels this week, while relatives of some crew members said the

Arts|Environment|World

Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record

Oil prices rose on Friday, ending the week substantially higher after the

Economy|Political|World

Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war'

President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and says he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are no longer a “war.”

Arts|World

Argentine court clears return of Nazi-looted portrait to Jewish dealer’s heir

A long-lost Italian portrait looted by the Nazis has been cleared for return to the heir of a prominent Jewish art dealer

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Wall Street ends lower as solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed bets

Wall Street dipped on Friday as a robust jobs report raised the probability that the U.S.

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Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain very soon.

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Costa Rica president says US ground forces would help national security

Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez said on Friday that U.S. ground operations could strengthen national security in the Central American nation, while

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Trump says Iran conflict, which has killed 18 US service members and injured hundreds more, is ‘small potatoes’

Trump says Iran conflict, which has killed 18 US service members and injured hundreds more, is ‘small potatoes’

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Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kyiv in their first trip to Ukraine

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kyiv in their first trip to Ukraine

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster

A pulp mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals

Europe|Political|World

Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters as US talks on the war are expected

A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s security service headquarters in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says

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UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa's true size

The United Nations on Friday voted for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map towards one more accurately reflecting countries'

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Israel frees 4 more Lebanon prisoners in a deal tied to missing Jews from Lebanese civil war

Israel has released four prisoners to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of a deal with Lebanon

Business|Economy|US|World

US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a 'critical financial lifeline' for Iran

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as part of its latest effort to sever “critical financial lifelines” for the Iranian government

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US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran

The U.S.

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UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different

UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different

Interview|World

‘Don’t panic’: How two men were rescued from a flood-stricken Nepali power plant

‘Don’t panic’: How two men were rescued from a flood-stricken Nepali power plant

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Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

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Sri Lanka ex-president's son arrested on graft charges

The son of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested and remanded until September 18 on graft charges linked to purchases of Airbus planes by

Election|Europe|Political|World

Reform UK, France's National Rally agree plan to stop small boat crossings

The leaders of Britain's populist Reform UK party and France's National Rally announced a pact on Friday that they said would

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Trump says if the Fed doesn't cut rates, he'll stop trading with some nations

U.S.

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Opposition by US and Russia raises doubts over autonomous weapons talks outcome, diplomats say

Opposition from the United States and Russia has raised doubts that countries meeting in Geneva will on Friday agree on a document that could pave the

Arts|Entertainment|World

Body of King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, returns to Uganda for burial

The body of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the throne at the age of three in 1995, arrived back in the country on

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar bounces on job gains, then pares ahead of CPI

The dollar jumped on Friday after data showed that U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well above the 56,000 additions expected by economists,

Entertainment|Sports|World

Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in women's World Cup opener

Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 11 assists to help the United States beat China, which was led by 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu, 94-61 in its women’s basketball World Cup opener

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US seeks to address security concerns before Trump envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv, source says

Plans for two U.S. peace envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend have yet to be finalised because of U.S. security concerns, a source familiar with the situation

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Hedge fund giant Citadel seeking to buy US shale oil production assets, sources say

Citadel has held talks to buy U.S. oil production assets, as the hedge fund and commodities trader considers expanding further into owning physical assets,

Arts|Asia|World

China exerts tight grip on information after floods along the border with Nepal

It’s been more than a week since deadly flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the China-Nepal border

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China is boycotting a major Asian art festival over the naming of a Taiwanese exhibition

Chinese artists are boycotting the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea over plans to designate an exhibition space as the “Taiwan Pavilion.”

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Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers

Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers

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EU official scraps planned Serbia visit over handling of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic's death

The European Union’s Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has canceled a visit to Serbia due to what she called the “glorification” of Ratko Mladic after his death

Health|World

Rebel-held eastern Congo records new Ebola case after declaring outbreak over

A new Ebola case has been recorded in an area controlled by AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Congo, the group said, more than two months after it declared the outbreak over in the

Arts|Finance|World

Brazil's richest captured record income share despite Lula's effort to prioritize the poor

Brazil's wealthiest captured a record share of national income under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, tax-return data show, offering a striking

Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as Argentina's Milei escalates sovereignty push

Argentine President Javier Milei has stepped up his country's claim to the Falkland Islands by announcing plans to sanction companies involved in oil

Business|Economy|Environment|World

Nepal floods could cost insurers over $130 million even before death, injury claims

The devastating flood in Nepal last week could result in commercial insurance losses exceeding 20 billion Nepali rupees ($132.3 million), with

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Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others

When the mountain gave way above the Nepali power plant where Sanjay Sah worked, he had a choice: flee, or stay. He chose to stay and help. 

Crime|Election|Political|World

Philippine court issues warrant for VP Duterte's arrest in grave threats case

A Philippine court on Friday ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with a criminal case accusing her of making threats against President Ferdinand

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Myanmar leader begins Vietnam trip with visit to defence-telecom group

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visits Vietnam on Friday with meetings that include top telecommunications, defence and auto companies as the two countries seek to boost

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Russia’s Sechin says China, not OPEC, calls shots on global energy markets

Igor Sechin, chief of Russia’s top oil producer Rosneft, said on Thursday that China, not OPEC, has stabilized global oil markets by reducing crude imports by 5.5

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German police react to new sabotage attempts on power grids, Bild reports

German police reacted to two fresh suspected attempts against the country's electricity grid, newspaper Bild reported on Friday, heightening the nation's state of alert

Education|World

Thousands of Lebanese students still displaced by war as school year nears

The schoolyard in southern Lebanon echoed with the squeals of playing children despite the beating sun and distant booms of Israeli

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UK construction slides again, pulled down by weak housebuilding, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector marked its 20th month of contraction in August, dragged down by a severe downturn in the housebuilding sector, a survey showed on Friday.

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Argentina's Milei steps up Falklands sovereignty claims with oil sanctions

Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, stepping up the

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Taiwan condemns China's 'wolf warrior' behaviour at Pacific forum

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung condemned China's "wolf warrior" diplomacy at this week's forum of Pacific Islands leaders, and said

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Two people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel

Two people were pulled out alive on Friday from a tunnel linked to a hydropower station on the Trishuli River, nine days after a ice, rock and mud slide swept through a

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Australia sends drone specialists to join Nepal search as 36 citizens missing

Australian disaster response specialists left for Nepal on Friday to join the search for survivors after the catastrophic Himalayan floods, as the

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Vietnam's globetrotter leader to visit Russia, France this month; US trip also planned, sources say

Vietnam's leader To Lam is planning to visit Russia, France, the United States and Canada this month, several people familiar with the plans and the

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Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating his country’s dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands

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A 30-game win streak for US on the line at the FIBA women's World Cup with France and others waiting

The women's FIBA World Cup begins with the U.S. in search of a fifth consecutive championship

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South Korea's President Lee to visit France for summit, film discussion with Macron

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to France from September 6 to 9 for a summit with French President Emmanuel ​Macron and for a joint

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Brazil's Vale drops IPO plans for critical minerals unit, The Globe and Mail reports

Miner Vale SA is shelving plans for an IPO of its critical minerals unit amid political pushback in Brazil over the country potentially losing control over strategic mining assets,

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EU ban on animal products affects $1.8 billion in Brazilian exports

An EU ban on animal products from Brazil that took effect on Thursday affects Brazilian exports worth about $1.84 billion annually, mainly beef and poultry, as the bloc seeks

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Current, former heads of ICC's governing body say isolation efforts aim to erode global legal order

The current and former presidents of the International Criminal Court's governing body said efforts to isolate the institution diplomatically are aimed

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Trump appoints Adam Telle as acting US Army Secretary

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South Korea reviewing military options for Hormuz, no decision made, official says

South Korea is reviewing options, including military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential

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Greer says agriculture, non-tariff barrier announcements likely during Xi visit

The United States and China are set to make some announcements on agriculture and non-tariff barriers during a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this month, U.S.

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Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says investigation underway after clash between two security agencies

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that an investigation would determine what caused a dispute between two of Ukraine's security agencies to escalate into a shootout in

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ICE whistleblower warned of 'unprecedented lowering of standards' during hiring spree

A supervisor overseeing background checks warned last year that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was hiring scores of new officers without basic vetting, violating federal rules and putting the agency at risk of misconduct

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US court says Gulf of Mexico fishery council has too much power, but overfishing rule can stand

A federal appeals court said a council created by Congress to help the U.S. commerce secretary manage the nation's fisheries exercised unconstitutional powers,

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FIFA accuses European body UEFA of 'smear campaign' in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA has accused European soccer body UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a court filing

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Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure

Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure

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FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true

President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada

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Lindsay Clancy admits to killing their children. So why is there an online groundswell blaming her ex-husband?

Lindsay Clancy admits to killing their children. So why is there an online groundswell blaming her ex-husband?

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Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the United States is investigating an airstrike that Iran says struck a wedding party in Iran.

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Body of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic returns to Serbia in government plane

A Serbian government plane brought the body of former army commander Ratko Mladic, who died last week serving a life sentence for war crimes, back to Belgrade on Thursday

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Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view US stake in their reserves as a surrender

Many Venezuelans see the deal giving the United States control of roughly one-fifth of their country's oil reserves as a surrender

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Antisemitic hate crimes on the rise in NYC this year while NYPD touts the safest summer on record

Antisemitic hate crimes on the rise in NYC this year while NYPD touts the safest summer on record

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Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government was ready to sign a trade deal with the U.S. that benefits both countries, adding any agreement would

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Oil investors need democratic Venezuela for stability, opposition leader says

Only a "serious, democratic government" can provide the stability needed by investors in Venezuela's oil sector, opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner

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US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

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Russian court imposes restrictions on children's hospice chief charged over war posts

A Russian court on Thursday imposed a measure known as a ban on certain actions on children's hospice founder Lida Moniava, who is charged with deliberately spreading false

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Oil prices mixed as investors weigh Middle East escalation, chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Oil prices were mixed on Thursday, supported after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruption to

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects meeting with US negotiators in coming days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. negotiators trying to broker a possible solution to the 4 1/2 year-old war with Russia were due to visit both