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At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines
The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.
Trump makes stunning first-of-its-kind cash promise in bid to rally GOP voters at Dallas midterm convention
President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" to every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress at the GOP midterm convention.
Patriots' AJ Brown exits NFL season opener against Seahawks, ruled out with ankle injury
New England Patriots newcomer A.J. Brown walked to the locker room wearing one cleat after receiving medical attention on the field in Week 1.
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Fetterman teases where his true loyalty lies after surprise appearance at GOP convention
Senate Democrat John Fetterman drew a hard line after introducing Dave McCormick at the Republican …
Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water
The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of sm…
NBA star Jaylen Brown says in ridiculous interview he's an influencer, not an entertainer for fans
Jaylen Brown told Mahershala Ali he refuses to be seen as just an entertainer, adding to a long his…
EXCLUSIVE: 25 years after 9/11, ICE says more than 2K known or suspected terrorists have been deported
ICE arrested over 2,150 known or suspected terrorists and deported more than 2,000 since Trump took…
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North America
Zelensky arrives in Calgary ahead of Carney meeting
Meeting expected to focus on defence, economic and energy co-operation
First Nation plans to flout Alberta law that restricts gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Asserting treaty rights, Saddle Lake Cree Nation says it will establish safe haven for the treatmen…
Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place…
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In th…
Europe
'Passengers or pilots?' Europe looks to challenge US dominance in space sector with €10 billion plan
Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to…
EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisis
The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to…
The Guardian view on UK-EU relations: voters would reward greater ambition | Editorial
The architects of Brexit know it has failed. That presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity to set …
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
Asia
Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns from WHO post following fraud allegations
‘Unfortunate things happening’: Erigaisi explains Vishwanathan Anand’s poor GCL run
At 56, Viswanathan Anand continues to compete strongly despite a string of unfortunate results, say…
Toddler with heart and brain conditions dies after being found unresponsive in bed
A 23-month-old girl with heart and brain conditions has died after her parents found her unresponsi…
Neeraj, 19, was trapped under Delhi PG rubble; his family spotted him on TV
In a harrowing event in Satya Niketan, Delhi, rescuers saved a 19-year-old student trapped beneath …
Africa
Aid cuts force clinic closures across Sudan
In tonight's edition, funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid grou…
Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298
At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, a…
Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI
Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released W…
UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections
The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups th…
Oceania
AI traffic lights coming to Brisbane, but a human will be kept 'in the loop'
Two major Brisbane roads will be part of a trial of AI--assisted traffic lights from next year.
My friend Blanche d’Alpuget often spoke to me about death. She once likened it to ‘untying a million little knots’ | Derek Rielly
The woman so pivotal in Australian literature and politics blew into my orbit in a tornado of Doris…
Victoria leads nation for theft-related insurance claims, data shows
The Insurance Council of Australia calls for urgent action to address crime in Victoria, with theft…
Meet the Aussie pair with eyes on LA and a plan for Snoop Dogg
Taliqua Clancy and Stefie Fejes have already secured qualification for the 2028 LA Olympic Games, b…
South America
La esposa de Maduro pide pasar a arresto domiciliario por razones de salud
Los abogados alegan que Cilia Flores sufre de “palpitaciones cardíacas” y ofrecen mantenerla bajo u…
Videoanálisisis | El ‘Trump-a-palooza’, más que una convención republicana, un mitin del presidente para despertar el fervor de su base
A poco menos de dos meses de las elecciones, Trump convocó en el Estado clave de Texas una reunión …
Mbappé no quiere ser Michael Jordan
El delantero francés no realiza el esfuerzo de defender bajo la excusa de su alta cuota goleadora
Trump promete un bono de 5.000 dólares a “todos los estadounidenses adultos” si los republicanos ganan las ‘midterms’
“Quiero que finjáis que me presento a estas elecciones”, pide en su primer mitin de la convención d…
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Utah
Baby reportedly dies in NICU after pregnant woman was struck, killed by vehicle in Moroni
A pregnant woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle just north of Moroni.
Utah’s Lt. Governor receives letter from DOJ saying that she is under investigation for election compliance - ABC4 Utah
Utah’s Lt. Governor receives letter from DOJ saying that she is under investigation for election co…
Utah's Lt. Governor receives letter from DOJ saying that she is under investigation for election compliance
Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson has received another letter from the U.S. Department of Justice …
Idaho
Cameras disabled, inspectors blocked: Nuclear watchdog asks for help with Iran
By Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — The UN’s nuclear watchdog agency is asking the body to hold Iran accou…
RUNNER’s Boise world premiere brings Angel co-founders back to their Idaho roots - Idaho News 6
RUNNER’s Boise world premiere brings Angel co-founders back to their Idaho roots Idaho News 6
Seahawks start Super Bowl title defense with rally over Patriots after early Darnold injury
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — On a night where the Seahawks were honored for their Super Bowl LX victor…
Wyoming
Sheridan Couple To Receive 2026 AARP Wyoming Andrus Award For Community Service - Sheridan Media
Sheridan Couple To Receive 2026 AARP Wyoming Andrus Award For Community Service Sheridan Media
September 9 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today - Casper Star-Tribune
September 9 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today Casper Star-Tribune
Wyoming Game and Fish funding proposals continue to advance - WyomingNews.com
Wyoming Game and Fish funding proposals continue to advance WyomingNews.com
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‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation
Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid c…
WATCH: Celebs come clean about their breast surgery as a new enhancement trend takes hold
Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kristin Cavallari are sharing the exact implants they say they go…
‘Leon Black is hiding behind litigation’: outrage after billionaire sues Congress over subpoenas for Epstein investigation – live
Republican oversight chair James Comer says he will speak to committee about next steps as Democrat…
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of annual loss in ‘subdued’ property market
Firm will complete fewer homes than expected in year to 31 October – between 1,350 and 1,400The Bri…
Lawler: We 'Need Stability' in Military Leadership, I'm Concerned About Churn
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “State of Play,” Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) said that he is worri…
Gimenez: 'Not Happy About' 'Rash of Turnover' in Army Leadership
During an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said that he is displeas…
Suozzi: DSA Candidates Have 'Got to Defend the DSA Platform,' 'I've Always Got to Defend the Democratic Platform'
During an interview with CBS’s “The Takeout” on Wednesday, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) stated that while…
US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience
Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.
