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AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.
Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.
MLB legend Alex Rodriguez reveals the foods he keeps in his kitchen fridge
MLB legend Alex Rodriguez revealed his fridge staples, from eggs, water and fruit to hummus, plus a pantry loaded with chips he enjoys at 2 a.m.
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Amy Acton campaign says armed individual lunged at Ohio governor candidate, injuring multiple people
Amy Acton's campaign says the Ohio governor candidate was targeted by an armed individual at the Ca…
Andrew Garfield faces backlash after telling billionaires to be 'scared' of his new movie
Video captures Andrew Garfield saying he hopes billionaires are "scared shitless" by his new film "…
Team USA basketball survives scare against Italy in FIBA Women's World Cup, secures quarterfinal berth
Caitlin Clark finished with just one point as Team USA barely survived Italy's upset bid in a drama…
Has National Championship picture in college football already changed after a stunning first week?
Lane Kiffin's LSU obliterated Clemson as the National Championship race was reshaped by shocking we…
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North America
Canadian countertariffs set to take effect Tuesday after no signs of talks over the weekend
Government pledged to impose levies on $28-billion worth of U.S. imports from steel and aluminum to…
Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial
During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The…
Quebec Premier Fréchette calls cabinet meeting ahead of tariffs
Meeting comes as Canada prepares to impose retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of U.S. goods the fo…
Otto Jelinek, a former cabinet minister and world-champion figure skater, dead at 86
Jelinek died peacefully in hospital on Saturday after living with Parkinson’s disease for nearly 20…
Europe
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy i…
EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns
Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in BrusselsJo…
Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote, far ahead of …
Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority
Projections show Alternative für Deutschland on 44.4% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, …
Asia
UN-backed map must depict India's territory accurately: Govt
'Not specific map', P 9
As vultures disappear, minister calls for 'safe zones'
Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumption
Lan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, H…
Jamaican minister to file slavery reparations petition to King Charles during UK visit
A Jamaican government delegation visiting Britain is set to file a petition addressed to King Charl…
Africa
Sudan: Seven Democratic U.S. Senators Call On UN Security Council to Pass Sanctions on Sudan to Cut Off Conflict Cash Flows
[United States Senate] U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday led seven of his colleagues in…
Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims
Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a …
Angola: Cotton Revival In Busia - Hope Grows Amid Small Farms, Dry Spells And a Silent Ginnery
[allAfrica] The roads leading into the interior of Busia County tell a story of a region that is sl…
Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at mo…
Oceania
Young tractor drivers follow in grandathers' tracks to keep event alive
The machinery may be old, but a new generation is finding its place behind the wheel, keeping a tra…
Solomon Islands, US sign deal to restore Peacec Corps programme
Solomon Islands and the United States have signed an agreement to resume the Peace Corps programme,…
Family seek judicial review of police shooting of unarmed Taranaki man Kaoss Price
A probe found the officer who fired the fatal shot used excessive force, but did not recommend pros…
Reimagining traditional gallery exhibition through a Pacific lens
Luca Tu'avao Walton's exhibition at Fibre Gallery draws on the nostalgia of island life. "I think t…
South America
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, killing at least five
At least five people were killed and five injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway a…
Estados Unidos, a punto de perder ante Italia su primer partido oficial en 20 años
El conjunto norteamericano vence con mucho sufrimiento por 52-55 y ve cómo los equipos europeos se …
Alcaraz se desmelena, atrás quedó el rodaje: diversión y rumbo a cuartos del US Open
El murciano firma un triunfo estupendo contra Paul y alcanza los cuartos en clara línea ascendente:…
Trump deja caer en su red social la posibilidad de cambiar el nombre del Estado de Nuevo México por el de “Nueva América”
El presidente de Estados Unidos publica en Truth la imagen de un mapa alterado, días después de fir…
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Utah
Cowgirls Tested in Utah Classic - SweetwaterNOW
Cowgirls Tested in Utah Classic SweetwaterNOW
Payson Fire starts near Nebo Loop Road, threatening structures
PAYSON, Utah (ABC4) — A new fire is burning in Payson. According to Utah Fire Info, the Payson Fire…
Are NHL goalies underpaid?
Idaho
Several flights delayed at Boise Airport, affecting arrivals from West Coast and departures to U.S. hubs - KBOI
Several flights delayed at Boise Airport, affecting arrivals from West Coast and departures to U.S.…
How 4-H students prepare for market sales at Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will feature various 4-H programs and animal shows, offering local you…
Zoo Boise mourns death of Claudia, beloved sarus crane, at 37 - KBOI
Zoo Boise mourns death of Claudia, beloved sarus crane, at 37 KBOI
Wyoming
Wyoming Soccer Sweeps Washington Road Trip - SweetwaterNOW
Wyoming Soccer Sweeps Washington Road Trip SweetwaterNOW
Help support Carbon County seniors and buy a raffle ticket - WyomingNews.com
Help support Carbon County seniors and buy a raffle ticket WyomingNews.com
Hooray! Good Samaritan Returns Casper Woman’s Lost Wallet With All Her Money - Cowboy State Daily
Hooray! Good Samaritan Returns Casper Woman’s Lost Wallet With All Her Money Cowboy State Daily
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Aid operations in aftermath of deadly Nepal floods hampered by conditions | First Thing
Guardian reporters in Nepal have witnessed first-hand the scenes of destruction and grief after the…
Five killed, dozens more feared dead in boat adrift off Canary Islands
Spanish migrant NGO says more than 80 people likely perished on the boat that left The Gambia 27 da…
Elon Musk launches major midterm spending
Elon Musk's political vehicle, America PAC, is aiming nearly $1 million at critical midterm races i…
INGERSOLL: Conservatives And Liberals Agree On Flock Cameras? Not Quite
They want crimes covered up. We just want to be left alone
Second-Wave Feminist Activist Gloria Steinem Dies At 92
‘Lighting your own candle for Gloria makes you part of this global and celestial community’
Trump Can't Deport Legal Immigrants for Protected Speech, Judge Rules
The court struck down the government’s use of immigration law to threaten lawful noncitizens with d…
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban on USPS mail ballot changes
Judge says US Postal Service has told her nothing about how it plans to regulate mail ballots for m…
Minneapolis shooting leaves 2 killed, gunman dead, at least 6 injured, including 2 police officers
Two people have died after a shooting took place near an apartment complex in downtown Minneapolis,…
