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Israel Is Expected to Release Lebanese Prisoners, in Rare Sign of Progress
The move would come amid struggling talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and ending Israel’s invasion.
Oakland woman’s entire life savings drained by Charles Schwab impersonator
An Oakland woman was shaken down for all she was worth after a scammer posing as a Charles Schwab employee called her frantically.
Trump says ‘treasonous scum’ are warning about US munitions shortage
President Donald Trump denied Thursday that the war in Iran has further depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles to dangerously low levels. National security experts…
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House DOGE panel calls on Mayor Bass to DC over alleged $1B homeless funds scandal
Subcommittee summons Bass for hearing on alleged LAHSA fraud and mismanagement
The No. 2 complication of the explosive diarrhea outbreak isn’t what we expected
Americans’ poop problems aren’t over yet.
Walmart’s wacky $6 rotisserie chicken purse sold out within hours of debut — now selling for 10-times the price
Shoppers are spending big clucks.
Saylor Hayes’ suspected mom seen telling locals non-verbal daughter is missing, praying she ‘fell asleep’
The panicked mom of Saylor Hayes – the 5-year-old non-verbal girl found dead in a South Carolina wa…
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Federal Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent With Lying About Minnesota Shooting
The charges marked a rare instance of President Trump’s Justice Department accusing a federal agent…
Canadian officials to provide update on Tibet-Nepal disaster response
As of earlier this week, 30 Canadians were still missing after devastating floods
The Start-Up That Helps People Die
Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a…
Environmental groups warn Ottawa’s major projects push puts whales at risk
Alongside proposed legislation to speed up development of major projects, Ottawa is proposing to ex…
Europe
Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats
The leaders also discuss Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.
Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia
Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reser…
Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II
Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the la…
France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry
French President Emmanuel #Macron is in #London on the occasion of the #Bayeux Tapestry's exhibitio…
Asia
Nepal floods: No bodies to cremate, kin burn kusha effigies as hopes fade for missing
Families in Nuwakot and Rasuwa performed symbolic cremations for missing flood victims. Relatives u…
Goa's new housing law opens the door to revenue-sharing projects; here's why
The Goa Assembly has passed a bill allowing the Goa Housing Board to implement projects. This new l…
Smriti Mandhana creates history, surpasses Lanning to become leading century-maker
In an exhilarating display of skill, Smriti Mandhana shattered records by scoring her 18th internat…
'Until their economy collapses': Trump warns Carney against making him 'enemy'
Africa
South Africa: Illegal mining putting Johannesburg infrastructure at risk
South Africa's economic hub Johannesburg was born from a gold rush in the 19th century. Today, the …
Sao Tomé: Open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive
Brought to the archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the tradition…
Liberia: Indictment Says Bar Owner Offered Ldea Agents U.S.$100,000 Over Seized Cocaine
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A grand jury has charged that George Wah Harria, alias Leroy Ha…
Liberia: Boakai Taps Alex Grant for PPCC Amid Land, Degree and County Finance Controversies
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Boakai has nominated Grand Gedeh County Superi…
Oceania
NZ approaching longest-ever housing 'flat patch'
The last time prices were flat for longer was from 1997 through until mid 2001, a period of 45 mont…
Super at 68? Departing National MP calls for pension age to start rising in 2029
Andrew Bayly says further delays to raising the age will make the eventual fix more painful.
Under-fives continue to bear brunt of flu season, as hospitalisations go off the charts
The number of calls to Healthline about flu-like illness in the age group is also rising - with an …
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
Bureau of Meteorology suggests El Niño has already broken records, with Pacific ocean temperature c…
South America
Milei acusa a Sánchez de facilitar la llegada de “hordas extranjeras” para destruir “la identidad española”
El presidente argentino usa la crisis de Ceuta para arremeter contra su par español desde el Foro M…
Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal
Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resour…
La Justicia concede permiso a Marius Borg Høiby para asistir al funeral del rey Harald
El primogénito de la reina Mette-Marit, que el pasado junio fue sentenciado a cuatro años de cárcel…
Los grandes chatbots de inteligencia artificial sufren una caída global y dejan de funcionar
Los usuarios de las plataformas de ChatGPT, Claude, Grok y Gemini registran problemas desde hace un…
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Idaho
Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to help GOP in midterms, including Texas’ Ken Paxton
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s super PAC has disclosed its first spending on behalf …
Families gather for the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic - KBOI
Families gather for the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic KBOI
Remembering Dolly and Gloria, childfree icons
By Choire Sicha, CNN (CNN) — “Our goddess,” wrote a poster last week on the Reddit board devoted to…
Wyoming
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/2/26–9/3/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/2/26–9/3/26) Oil City News
Pedestrian dies attempting to cross Interstate 25 near Casper - Oil City News
Pedestrian dies attempting to cross Interstate 25 near Casper Oil City News
Pedestrian dies attempting to cross Interstate 25 near Casper - Oil City News
Pedestrian dies attempting to cross Interstate 25 near Casper Oil City News
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Federal Court Issues First Ruling Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
The court rightly concluded that the order is barred by the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Ba…
Biden Released Illegal Alien Who Killed One Woman, Tried to Strangle Another in Florida
Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant cr…
Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been…
The 'Gaza Genocide' Is a Hoax
US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific
US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station…
Maduro, wife filed papers seeking to end drug charges case based on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife asked a judge on Wednesday to dismiss the d…
NJ Gov. Sherrill: Trump 'Despises Military Service'
Wednesday on CNN’s OutFront,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) said President Donald Trump “despises mili…
