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Deadly drugs, crime and kidnapping flagged at tourist hot spot known for ancient wonders
The U.S. State Department is flagging express kidnappings, violent crime and dangerous drugs like ayahuasca in an updated travel advisory for Americans conside…
Legendary sports agent gives Fernando Mendoza simple advice after Raiders benching to begin career
Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg said Fernando Mendoza should study how Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers thrived after sitting behind veteran quarterbac…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Broken Country’ filmmaker warns Canada’s slow decline offers cautionary tale for Americans
"Broken Country" challenges Canada's image as a progressive model for the United States, revealing a man offered MAID after a 15-hour ER wait.
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Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald
Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the …
WWE star Cody Rhodes announces his dog, Pharaoh, has died in heartbreaking post: 'He was a good boy'
Cody Rhodes shared an emotional tribute to his husky Pharaoh, recalling the dog's bond with daughte…
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to be honored at Tunnel to Towers gala for decade-long partnership
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is being honored at Tunnel to Towers' 2026 gala for his more than…
Supreme Court chief justice praises outgoing Smithsonian leader who was under pressure from Trump admin
John Roberts praised Lonnie Bunch's Smithsonian leadership as the secretary retired amid mounting T…
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North America
Police say stray bullet killed 85-year-old man in home
Homicide investigators believe a personal dispute among a group of youths may have led to a shootin…
After 9/11, Canada’s military stepped into the global fight on terror as it headed for war in Afghanistan
Canada went to war with its allies to support U.S. and overthrow the Taliban regime which was harbo…
Infrastructure Bank closes $20-million loan for Nunavut wind project serving Agnico Eagle mine
Project expected to cut annual diesel use by up to three million litres
El Niño expected to extend fall and delay winter’s arrival
September and October will still bring the usual swings between warm spells and bursts of chilly, s…
Europe
Serbia's Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday called snap parliamentary elections for October 25.…
German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’
Friedrich Merz says Alternative für Deutschland is ‘dividing our society’ after party won nearly 44…
EU unveils ‘buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China
Authorities and public bodies to be urged to buy goods and services from Europe, but without bindin…
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
The software failure that affected the air traffic control system on Tuesday has been resolved, but…
Asia
Vijay-led TVK alliance officially named Secular Social Justice Victory
Hong Kong Medical Council rejects proposal on time frame for handling complaints
Hong Kong’s medical watchdog has said a target time frame for handling complaints will not be neces…
Malaysia’s ruling PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms
Malaysia’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has doubled down on its pledge to stamp out corrup…
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek taps underwriters including Citic Securities for IPO: sources
Chinese frontier artificial intelligence lab DeepSeek has hired underwriters including Citic Securi…
Africa
Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Sho…
Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after viole…
Mali: Malian Women Resist Renewed Support for Female Genital Mutilation
[ISS] An online campaign defending cutting, which is still legal in Mali, recasts the practice as a…
JNIM jihadists step up incursions into northern Benin
Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022. The country serve…
Oceania
Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out over mistrial
Eleven members of the jury were persuaded to find her not guilty by reason of insanity, but one mem…
Veterans headstone project fears funding promise falls short of need
The Headstone Project SA questions why less money than promised appears to be available in federal …
'Wrong decision': New babies' hospital plans slammed by doctors
The WA government unveils revised plans for the new Women and Babies Hospital, including upgraded i…
Hollands opens up on axing from Carlton AFL roster
Elijah Hollands is at peace with the end of his Carlton career, saying he realises there are more i…
South America
Uganda se retira de los Juegos Invictus, calificando la competición de “esa tontería de Enrique y Meghan”
El jefe militar del país ha afirmado en X que “no participará en nada que no cuente con la aprobaci…
Chris Rock carga contra el mundo “retorcido” de Hollywood: “La gente es capaz de cualquier cosa para hacer realidad sus sueños”
El actor y cómico, que lleva más de 40 años en las entrañas de Los Ángeles, habla del “submundo” de…
El presidente de Serbia convoca elecciones anticipadas forzado por casi dos años de protestas estudiantiles
Aleksandar Vucic disuelve el Parlamento y se postula a los comicios, previstos para el 25 de octubr…
El funeral del rey Harald de Noruega, en imágenes
Noruegos, representantes de las principales monarquías, políticos, 3.000 policías y 3.500 militares…
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Utah
As Kevin Love Turns 38, His Future in Utah is Still in Question - roundtable.io
As Kevin Love Turns 38, His Future in Utah is Still in Question roundtable.io
A weirdo's guide to the Utah State Fair - axios.com
A weirdo's guide to the Utah State Fair axios.com
$5bn MLB expansion nears decision with major west coast city to lose out to favorites - talkSPORT
$5bn MLB expansion nears decision with major west coast city to lose out to favorites talkSPORT
Idaho
Ben Shelton elimina a Carlos Alcaraz en el partido que más tarde ha finalizado en la historia del US Open
Por Ben Church, CNN La estrella del tenis estadounidense Ben Shelton se impuso al español Carlos Al…
‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns
By Hadas Gold, Martin Goillandeau, David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — “The people building AI earnestly bel…
Idaho gas prices jump 10 cents in a day; Diesel hits record in Idaho $5.94, AAA says - KBOI
Idaho gas prices jump 10 cents in a day; Diesel hits record in Idaho $5.94, AAA says KBOI
Wyoming
Natural gas leads race to fuel Wyoming’s spiking data-center driven electrical demand - Oil City News
Natural gas leads race to fuel Wyoming’s spiking data-center driven electrical demand Oil City News
Red flag warning issued for fire danger in southeast Wyoming ahead of weekend cooldown - Cap City News
Red flag warning issued for fire danger in southeast Wyoming ahead of weekend cooldown Cap City News
Your Wednesday, Sept. 9 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City - Oil City News
Your Wednesday, Sept. 9 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City Oil City News
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Good Good Golf CEO, president quit amid advertisement controversy
The advertisement faced severe backlash and prompted calls for a boycott of products from Callaway,…
Green party leader Zack Polanski seeks to stand in byelection for Keir Starmer seat
Polanski says he will ‘stand up for people struggling to pay their bills’ if he becomes MP for Holb…
UK mortgage borrowers brace for rate jump amid global bond sell-off
Swap rates rise to three-year high as increase in oil prices leads to fears of higher inflationBusi…
NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league's conclusions and validit…
Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad
The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the p…
Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian instituti…
British Gym Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Teen Pupil While Watching Wimbledon
A British gym teacher is accused of having sex with a teen pupil at her home as they watched Wimble…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity
‘A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.’
