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Nazi-Looted Painting in Real Estate Listing Must Be Returned
The 18th-century painting “Portrait of a Lady” was stolen by a high-ranking Nazi in the 1940s. Last year, it surfaced in a real estate listing in Argentina.
Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks
A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrong…
Best outdoor adventures near DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin: Hiking, paddling and more for gameday
From Barton Springs Pool to Lake Travis ziplines, here are the best outdoor spots near DKR before Ohio State faces Texas in a primetime kickoff.
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Gmail change may flood your inbox with political email
Gmail's Verified Sender Program launches September 8, 2026, giving U.S. political committees a more…
OJ Simpson jokes about ‘bloody Bronco,’ boasts of its ‘great escapability’ in disturbing resurfaced video
Resurfaced video from O.J. Simpson's prank show "Juiced" captures him joking about a "bloody Bronco…
DHS chief announces changes to its seal to reflect that department is 'at war every single day'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says DHS is changing its seal so the eagle faces arrow…
Alleged cryptoscam ringleader set for plea hearing in $240M bitcoin theft
Malone Lam allegedly used a social engineering attack to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin, then blew millio…
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North America
Trump threatens to ban U.S. sales of Bombardier’s Canadian-built jets unless production moves stateside
‘If they want our Market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a piggybank,’ Trump …
Poilievre calls for more transparency from Carney ahead of counter tariffs
Ottawa’s counter tariffs on American goods are set to take effect Tuesday
Officials Search for Answers After Fatal Miami Airport Cargo Plane Crash
The cargo plane, operated for Amazon, plowed into a public road and crashed into vehicles, killing …
Pilot killed in small plane crash near regional airport in Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board has identified the plane as a Mooney M20F aircraft, a four…
Europe
'What we see right now is that Putin has zero interest in ending the war', Ukrainian MP Yasko says
US envoy Steve Witkoff on Monday touted progress in weekend discussions with Ukraine and Russia, ra…
German chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state election
Friedrich Merz said his conservative CDU was shaken ‘to its very foundations’ after far-right victo…
The Guardian view on the far right’s real weapon: it is the politics of powerlessness | Editorial
From Dover to Saxony-Anhalt, extremists thrive when voters believe established parties can no longe…
'We should have learned more from history': Germans react to AfD win – video
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has won 43.8% of the vote in a state election in Saxony…
Asia
'Orwellian Dystopia’: HC raps Noida DM over student’s detention during workers' protest
The Allahabad High Court quashed the National Security Act detention of Akriti Chaudhary. The court…
UN chief urges ‘accountability’ after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026
The United Nations rights chief on Monday demanded accountability for swelling numbers of deaths in…
9/11 suspect's al-Qaida, Saudi links: FBI ‘failed to pursue’ evidence, claims report
Recently unveiled footage has surfaced featuring Omar al-Bayoumi engaging in paintball activities w…
King Charles clarifies status of Harry and Meghan after their return to UK
Britain’s King Charles has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working me…
Africa
Arab League urges restraint as regional tensions escalate
The Arab League gathers in Cairo as tensions escalate across the region. Maritime security in the G…
Malawi: Mutharika Shake-Up Begins - Chimango Chirwa Promoted From Chief of Protocol to PS
[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has kicked off a government reshuffle ahead of his a…
Uganda: Regional Experts Call for Rethinking Age of Consent As Uganda Struggles With Teenage Pregnancies
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Regional sexual and reproductive health experts have called for …
Dangote refinery prepares major IPO to fund expansion
For Dangote, the stock market debut is not only about raising capital — it is also aimed at bringin…
Oceania
Why you need more than trust when lending family money
The bank of mum and dad is estimated to be worth $35 billion, but the taboo of talking about money …
Quiz: Is 'thingamijig' older than 'whatchamacallit'?
It turns out we've been forgetting the names of things for quite a long time. Just ask … what's-his…
Australian choristers swap their day jobs for the international stage
Grassroots music can open extraordinary doors, as Sydney Philharmonia Choirs members discovered whe…
Two former charter schools under microscope for growing debt, illegal board appointments
The Education Ministry has dismissed the boards of South Auckland Middle School and Middle School W…
South America
'Polarised Brazil': Lula remains a ‘strong candidate’ despite the challenges of incumbency
François Picard is pleased to welcome Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King’s Brazil Ins…
Sheinbaum responde que México “no será colonia ni protectorado” tras la más reciente provocación de Trump
El presidente de Estados Unidos abre una nueva polémica al publicar un mapa de Norteamérica cubiert…
Irán afirma que la “era de las respuestas proporcionales” a Estados Unidos ha terminado
Teherán asegura que cualquier agresión recibirá una réplica “más dolorosa” y que prohibirá a los bu…
Ellen Burstyn, homenajeada en Venecia, se mete en la piel de una Marilyn anciana
La estrella del Nuevo Hollywood recibe el León de Oro a su carrera con un cortometraje dirigido por…
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Utah
Lightning-caused Range Valley Fire ticks up in containment
The Range Valley Fire, burning southeast of Bruin Point in the Book Cliffs, is 30% contained
Two sheds destroyed in Tooele County fire
More than 30 firefighters from across Tooele County responded Sunday morning to a shed fire that th…
Peteetneet Fire in Payson found to be human-caused, 60% containment achieved
After a fire sparked near Nebo Loop Road on Sunday, crews worked overnight to battle the blaze and …
Idaho
Two hospitalized after motorhome crashes on US-26
First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant…
El bloqueo de Trump empuja a Irán hacia una escalada militar
Análisis por Mostafa Salem y Aida Karimi, CNN Mientras Washington abandona las conversaciones con I…
Misinformation actively threatens the future of Idaho’s medical scene - The Arbiter | Boise State
Misinformation actively threatens the future of Idaho’s medical scene The Arbiter | Boise State
Wyoming
Wyoming men's basketball lands commitment from Texas guard - Casper Star-Tribune
Wyoming men's basketball lands commitment from Texas guard Casper Star-Tribune
Wyoming ranchers struggling amid drought, higher costs and new pressures from beef imports - CBS News
Wyoming ranchers struggling amid drought, higher costs and new pressures from beef imports CBS News
Botanic Gardens peak event season is right around the corner - wyomingnewsnow.tv
Botanic Gardens peak event season is right around the corner wyomingnewsnow.tv
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Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world …
‘Can I take the door?’ woman pleads at Syrian prison exhibit
A Syrian woman spotted her missing brother’s name on a prison cell door at an exhibition in Damascu…
Teenager in Wales given detention sentence for stabbing teacher in head
Judge voices concern about possible copycat incidents after boy, 16, found guilty over attack at sc…
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says he misspoke about Iran war deaths
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday he misspoke a day earlier when he described the Ira…
Alarm as US domestic violence killings remain high despite drop in homicides
Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention …
Tennessee Poll: Marsha Blackburn Has Commanding Lead in Governor's Race
A new poll from the Beacon Center in Tennessee finds Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is well on he…
Judge Clears the Way for Boys to Still Play Girls Sports — Parents Are Furious
