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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now …
Nicolas Cage's Malibu beachfront home damaged after driveway collapses into massive sinkhole
Video shows a massive 30-by-30-foot sinkhole swallowing Nicholas Cage's oceanfront driveway after Hurricane Marie sent 10-foot waves crashing ashore.
Jennifer Lopez stuns in patterned swimsuit while soaking up final days of summer
Jennifer Lopez shared stunning swimsuit photos on Instagram for Labor Day, capping a summer of milestones including her twins heading to college.
Headlines
Former '60 Minutes' honcho says CBS News leaders wanted staff to 'compromise our principles'
Guy Campanile claimed he and his colleagues were fired from "60 Minutes" for refusing to compromise…
Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman gives take on pro players trying to return to college: 'Pretty ridiculous'
Shawne Merriman called Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers eligibility controversy "ridiculous" and warns with…
IndyCar champ Alex Palou on the importance of appreciating success after his fourth straight series title
Alex Palou tells OutKick he pinches himself daily over his four consecutive IndyCar titles with Chi…
ICE launches CDL fraud tipline as DHS highlights deadly crashes involving illegal immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched a CDL fraud tipline as DHS details deadly truck crashe…
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North America
Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas
As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the…
John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire
The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of th…
Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary
Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator Jo…
Trump bans imports of some Canadian goods in response to Ottawa’s countertariffs
Alcohol, motorcycles and some dairy products were targeted in the U.S. President’s latest tariff me…
Europe
Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukrain…
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and electi…
Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine
Exactly two months ago, Ukraine’s momentum was all the talk at a Nato summit in Turkey. What with i…
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
Asia
'Smashed head': Father, brother kill woman over viral video with male friend
A disturbing case emerged where a woman was allegedly murdered by her father and brother in a suppo…
‘Flying doctor’ helicopter crash in Malaysia kills 5 people
Five people, including medical staff, died after a “flying doctor” service helicopter crashed in …
China’s factory-gate price growth picks up in August as Iran war fuels energy volatility
China’s factory-gate price growth accelerated in August, while consumer inflation picked up again, …
Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a US uncrewed submarine at the entranc…
Africa
Kenya cracks down on foreign traders
In tonight's edition, Hundreds of Burundians flocked to their embassy in Nairobi to get travel do…
WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Dem…
Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesd…
When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an Afr…
Oceania
Driver fined $1,000 for allegedly buttering bagel at the wheel
Police said the 29-year-old was allegedly caught driving with his knees while buttering the ring-sh…
Oceania's first Senior Women's Handball Championship throws off in Wellington
Australia and Fiji will throw off the first-ever Oceanian Senior Women's Handball Championship at W…
Six new AI data centres proposed for Tasmania, but who by is being kept secret
Unnamed companies are looking at setting up six data centres in Tasmania, a parliamentary document …
Revisiting Chopper Read reveals a time when the manosphere was on TV
If we go back a few decades earlier to the 1990s and early 2000s we find something much worse than …
South America
US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade spat escalates
The US and Canada escalated a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday, with Washington imposing new import …
Key post-9/11 air toxicity information was kept secret for 25 years
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released tens of thousands of previously undisclosed documents on Tue…
Sheinbaum apuesta por una mayor recaudación de impuestos y combate al huachicol fiscal en su paquete económico 2027
El presupuesto propuesto este martes por el Ejecutivo contempla un crecimiento del PIB para el próx…
El águila del sello del DHS girará su cabeza del olivo hacia las flechas porque “estamos en guerra todos los días”
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional modifica su escudo en vísperas de los actos conmemorativos de…
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Utah
High school soccer: Bingham sophomore Ada Smith scores hat trick in rout of Riverton
The size of 20 Costcos: Can Utah residents drive a data center out of their backyard?
Utah's mining industry punched above its weight in 2025, according to annual report
Utah's mining industry produced an estimated $5 billion in mineral commodity value in 2025, accordi…
Idaho
Coroner identifies 20-year-old man fatally stabbed at Boise house party - KTVB
Coroner identifies 20-year-old man fatally stabbed at Boise house party KTVB
Judge finds Boise Greenbelt murder suspect incompetent to stand trial - kivitv.com
Judge finds Boise Greenbelt murder suspect incompetent to stand trial kivitv.com
Micron's Boise expansion means a job boom, housing crunch, and infrastructure challenges - KTVB
Micron's Boise expansion means a job boom, housing crunch, and infrastructure challenges KTVB
Wyoming
Cheyenne council committee advances previously postponed Cox Ranch annexation, rezoning items - WyomingNews.com
Cheyenne council committee advances previously postponed Cox Ranch annexation, rezoning items Wyomi…
NWS Cheyenne has three-day communications system failure, relies on nearby offices - WyomingNews.com
NWS Cheyenne has three-day communications system failure, relies on nearby offices WyomingNews.com
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/8/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/8/26) Oil City News
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Gloria Steinem, Journalist and Activist, Has Died Aged 92
Writer and career leftist feminist activist Gloria Steinem died Wednesday. She was 92. The post Glo…
No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know
Abu Safia, in custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.
Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve
Exclusive: Home Office concedes skilled workers abused by sponsors can change employer and complete…
Sadiq Khan cleared of car tax conviction caused by ‘scam’
Magistrates in Hereford withdraw case against London mayor over untaxed Nissan Micra that is not hi…
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about an…
Gauntlet Thrown: Fetterman Offers $50K, Dares El-Sayed to Appear With His Buddy Hasan Piker on 9/11
Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football
The 40-year-old scored 73 goals in 151 appearances, making him Bosnia's most-capped player and all…
DHS wrongly deports man for second time in six months
DHS did it again. Six months after wrongly deporting a teen migrant to El Salvador despite a court …
