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The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is the one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-ri…
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormu…
LSU leaves former pro-athletes off final roster, one night before SEC takes Lane Kiffin and Tigers to court
The LSU Tigers finalized their 105-player roster without former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris amid the ongoing SEC lawsuit.
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy after Saudi fund pulls support, leaving players owed millions in unpaid money
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund …
Aaron Judge held hitless in long-awaited return to New York Yankees lineup from rib fracture
Aaron Judge went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his long-awaited Yankees return, but Heliot Ramos l…
LA Times sports editor says that college football schedules need to change due to 'climate change'
Texas Longhorns fans fled to the concourse seeking shade as extreme heat sparked debate over colleg…
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson to be honored with statue at famed Star Plaza, team says
Phil Jackson's statue will join nine others at Star Plaza, honoring the coach who delivered five ti…
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North America
Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout
The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations i…
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…
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
Taiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delay
The first two F-16 Block 70 fighters bought by Taipei from the United States have yet to reach Taiw…
Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investment
The police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal f…
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US a…
Travellers in UK face more chaos after air traffic glitch
Travellers in the UK faced more misery on Wednesday with more than 150 flights scrapped across the …
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
Fatal dog attack: Owner charged with manslaughter
The owner of the dogs that fatally attacked a Northland woman earlier this year has been charged wi…
Smart glasses banned from Melbourne council's pools, gyms and playgrounds
The City of Yarra has banned glasses with built-in cameras from its leisure centres, playgrounds an…
Major state fears cricket will be worse off with private investment
The decision to introduce private investment into the Big Bash leagues risks leaving cricket in Aus…
Clydesdale who pulled historic horse-drawn tram remembered as gentle giant
Albert, one of the beloved Clydesdales of the historic Victor Harbor Horse-Drawn Tram, has died aft…
South America
Trump veta la compra de varios productos de Canadá y agrava la guerra comercial
La prohibición, que incluye motocicletas, derivados lácteos y licores, entrará en vigor el próximo …
Bienvenidos a la ‘Trump-a-palooza’, la insólita convención con la que los republicanos tratan de salvar las elecciones legislativas de noviembre
Decenas de candidatos de distritos reñidos se saltan el cónclave MAGA, convocado a mayor gloria de …
La trampa de Tucídides y el derecho a la educación
El aumento del gasto en defensa de países desarrollados disminuye la financiación de la enseñanza e…
Los beneficiarios de la ‘ley de nietos’, ante la suspensión del derecho a votar: “Es distinguir entre ciudadanos de una categoría y otra”
Cinco descendientes de exiliados en cuatro países de América Latina comparten sus primeras reaccion…
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Utah
Orem City Council approves resolution expressing opposition to proposed Vesper Amphitheater
Orem City officials have expressed opposition to the proposed Vesper Amphitheater, a large-scale mu…
High school volleyball: Pleasant Grove grinds its way to win over Salem Hills
Salt Lake City is considering raising water and sewer impact fees for the first time since 1999: What that means for you - ABC4 Utah
Salt Lake City is considering raising water and sewer impact fees for the first time since 1999: Wh…
Idaho
Tuesday high school soccer scores for September 8
Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Tuesday, September 8.
Tuesday high school volleyball scores – September 8
Area high school volleyball scores for Tuesday, September 8.
Dan Lanning Pulls Back the Curtain on Biggest Adjustments to Beat Boise State - Sports Illustrated
Dan Lanning Pulls Back the Curtain on Biggest Adjustments to Beat Boise State Sports Illustrated
Wyoming
Continuing education requirements among updates considered to Casper building codes - Oil City News
Continuing education requirements among updates considered to Casper building codes Oil City News
September 8 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today - Casper Star-Tribune
September 8 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today Casper Star-Tribune
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11 - WyomingNews.com
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11 WyomingNews.c…
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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 …
Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Marx’s All Things Possible Florida model uses private funds for cop pay and surveillance tools with…
Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
Mitchell Berman is among Democrats the party hopes can flip a Republican-leaning district in Novemb…
Today in Supreme Court History: September 3, 2005
9/3/2005: Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: Septemb…
John Roberts Overruled Trump's Tariffs. But He Can't Seem To Stop Trump's Ballroom.
The chief justice finds himself in dissent in his latest showdown with the president.
JD Vance's Mom Has Entered the El-Sayed Chat — and She's Ready to Bust Some Chops
