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The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures
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Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.
Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.
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Kenneth Feinberg Recalls Running the 9/11 Compensation Fund
Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund change…
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and ab…
25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and …
Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Ze…
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North America
After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain contr…
A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the …
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on …
Canadian Army reorganizes to better prepare for possibility of major conflicts
Centralized operations will feature three divisions focused on foreign combat, home defence and inf…
Europe
Russian drones kill at least nine in strikes targeting warehouses and ports in Ukraine – Europe live
The strikes come after it was revealed that Ukraine’s president Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s plane was alm…
Nine years after Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder, Europe must finally address Malta’s culture of impunity | Pieter Omtzigt and Emanuel Delia
Much of the corruption exposed by this brave woman remains unpunished. Brussels must carry on her w…
Primark to launch home delivery service in Britain
Retailer says trading in Europe ‘challenging’ but customers are responding well to its price-cuttin…
Thursday briefing: 68 facts about the Bayeux tapestry as it goes on display
In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition …
Asia
'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist …
Failed farm cut 50 miles of ditches; scientists now plan to reflood peatland
In a significant ecological effort, North Carolina is working to restore its ancient peatlands that…
DeepSeek says new Flash AI model beats Kimi K3 on cyber, coding benchmarks
DeepSeek has released its V4.1 Flash model, claiming it outperforms its previous flagship while cut…
‘Heavy casualties’ after foreign cargo ship catches fire in China’s Qingdao
A foreign cargo ship caught fire on Thursday morning while docked for repairs in the eastern Chines…
Africa
Fighter jets soar in the sky at Egypt's El Alamein air show
The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, sp…
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
Uganda's Tooro kingdom succession disputed after death of King Oyo
Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has named television news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new…
Ebola survivors in Beni take their lessons to schools as classes resume
The Ebola survivors’ association in Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Con…
Oceania
US judge rules Tate brothers as flight risk in denying jail release
A US judge has denied Andrew and Tristan Tate their bid for release from a Miami jail amid an ongoi…
Officer who hit man on hospital stretcher keeps job with NSW Police
A NSW Police officer keeps his job despite being found guilty of assaulting a man who was being whe…
No cap on gun ownership in Tasmania after Labor amendment fails
There will not be a cap on the number of guns a person can own in Tasmania, after the lower house v…
Australia has recognised the state of Palestine. Now we must act to protect what settler terrorism is tearing to shreds | Ed Husic
Many Australians will question why our government won’t act when it has a chance to do so in concer…
South America
Argentina lleva a juicio a un exjefe de personal acusado de entregar obreros a los represores de la dictadura
Emilio Parodi, gerente en la empresa Molinos Río de la Plata en 1976, deberá responder por el secue…
Un mes del terremoto en Colombia: campañas de solidaridad, polémicas del Gobierno y la tarea titánica de la reconstrucción
El presidente Abelardo de la Espriella concentra su respuesta en la recuperación de cuatro regiones…
Delsa Solórzano, opositora venezolana: “Quien tiene que informar sobre los acuerdos petroleros es Delcy Rodríguez, no Trump”
La dirigente advierte que los pactos con Estados Unidos tendrán que ser revisados en el futuro, mie…
“Nuestra frontera está cerrada”: la ofensiva de Trump para llegar a migración cero y los túneles que la desafían
En respuesta a la vigilancia intensificada en la frontera, en un giro reciente, algunos caminos sub…
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Utah
Here are 10 cities where American renters want to move - USA Today
Here are 10 cities where American renters want to move USA Today
Utah's high altitude and high suicide rate warrant further discussion, clinicians agree - KSL.com
Utah's high altitude and high suicide rate warrant further discussion, clinicians agree KSL.com
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor - KSL.com
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor KSL.com
Idaho
Biggest-ever Roman wall mosaic, featuring mysterious port city, revealed
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The city of Rome has revealed for the first time the bigge…
From pony fur to bamboo furniture, Trump’s trade war with Canada is getting even weirder
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — What do pony fur, sequins, golf carts, bamboo furniture and mezc…
Partisan rancor threatens solemn unity of 9/11 ceremony
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City’s leader at the time of the 9/11 attacks, Rud…
Wyoming
New job postings for Wyoming job seekers - Casper Star-Tribune
New job postings for Wyoming job seekers Casper Star-Tribune
Peter Candiracci Obituary (2026) - Cheyenne, WY - Wyoming Tribune Eagle - Legacy obituary
Peter Candiracci Obituary (2026) - Cheyenne, WY - Wyoming Tribune Eagle Legacy obituary
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine
Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.
Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.
Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial
A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases,…
New musical to give intimate portrait of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller’s marriage
Misfits Together, by Bastille’s Dan Smith and To Kill a King’s Ralph Pelleymounter, is set amid the…
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China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
Donalds: Dems Oppose Capitalism Because They Can't Get Power if People Have, Keep, Make Decisions with Money
On Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "The Will Cain Show," Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), the GOP nominee…
