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Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats
A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two of his relatives.
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U.N. to Vote on African Proposal for a New World Map
The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look small…
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Common cholesterol drug linked to lower dementia risk when started early
A massive study found that starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked…
Jelly Roll picked a fight with Trump fans and may have Bud Lighted himself
Jelly Roll's Jimmy Kimmel monologue targeting Trump sparked backlash from country fans who say the …
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s school warning letters reignite privacy battle they ‘cannot control’: experts
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are reportedly startin…
Ted Cruz names ‘most powerful Democrat’ as he warns socialist rise has paralyzed bipartisanship
Sen. Ted Cruz claims Chuck Schumer is "truly terrified" of the extreme left, warning that progressi…
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North America
Jann Arden to perform at pro-Canada concert ahead of Alberta’s fall referendum vote
The Forever Canadian campaign says its ‘Calgary Concert for Unity’ is to be held Sept. 20 at The Co…
Morning Update: Made-in-Canada trains
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A Surge of Russian Sabotage Attacks in Europe, and Musk’s Political War Chest
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Germany's far-right poised for power in state election
Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its firs…
Europe
Stability or fiasco? Giorgia Meloni becomes longest-serving Italian PM
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 4: Italy's Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest-serving prime minist…
Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market
Valuation above $11bn expected for firm whose fans include Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim K…
German far-right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election
Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the …
Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering – Europe live
Authorities formally indicted the controversial manosphere influencer along with his brother for a …
Asia
5 ParknShop and contractor staff who forged pay claims plead guilty to fraud
Five former employees of Hong Kong supermarket chain ParknShop and its contractors have pleaded gui…
Why less visibility into how OpenAI’s new GPT-6 Astra ‘thinks’ is sparking safety concerns
OpenAI’s new model, GPT-6 Astra, has less direct visibility into how a model thinks, a development …
Inspired by childhood surgery, Chinese man now works alongside saviour surgeon 19 years later
A young Chinese man recently became colleagues with the doctor who saved him from a congenital hear…
Parents sold gold for Rahul Mehta's US education; he later funded 8 IIT schools
Rahul Mehta left Mumbai for the US at 17, funded by his parents selling their gold and silver. He b…
Africa
Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cance…
Africa: Has the AU Successfully Taken Africa's G20 Baton From South Africa?
[ISS] Africa's G20 priorities have lost ground under the US presidency, with little pushback from t…
Liberia: Hundreds Gather as Weah Visits Imprisoned Ex-VP Howard-Taylor
[Liberian Investigator] Former President George Weah led senior officials of the Congress for Democ…
Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets wit…
Oceania
Man jailed for recruiting underage girls for sex
A Townsville man motivated by his own "selfish and sinister desires" has been sentenced to 12 years…
Romanian prosecutors indict Tate brothers for trafficking minors, laundering charges
Prosecutors allege the Tates recruited their victims by seducing them before forcing them to produc…
Four injured after car crashes into Dunsandel pub in Canterbury
Police said it appeared the injured people were inside the pub, although a person in the car may al…
Live: Rabbitohs ravaging Roosters' reserves after Jai Arrow makes tearful 100th Souths appearance
The Dolphins are on the Gold Coast to face the Titans before Jai Arrow walks out with the Rabbitohs…
South America
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute in sovereignty push against Britain
Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Isla…
UK hits back at Argentinian Falklands claim and insists islands remain British
Ed Miliband says Britain’s position remains ‘unwavering’ in response to remarks by Argentina’s pres…
José Gabriel García, experto en estrategia digital: “ChatGPT es el nuevo influencer”
El llamado ‘marketing de influencers’ se enfrenta a un cambio de modelo en el que la confianza, la …
Javier Milei: ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands
President cites Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US stance on British sovereignty and th…
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Utah
Analysis: No. 21 Utes’ new offensive creativity was on full display in blowout of Idaho - Deseret News
Analysis: No. 21 Utes’ new offensive creativity was on full display in blowout of Idaho Deseret News
2 new Jim Henson puppets set out to take kids outside and, in the process, cultivate awe
The problem is men, or so some Democratic women want you to believe
Idaho
You Don’t Have to Live in Boise to Be Part of This Boise Tradition - 107.9 LITE FM
You Don’t Have to Live in Boise to Be Part of This Boise Tradition 107.9 LITE FM
This Is Going to Be a HUGE Weekend in the Treasure Valley - 107.9 LITE FM
This Is Going to Be a HUGE Weekend in the Treasure Valley 107.9 LITE FM
Special teams meltdowns at Oregon in ‘24 still fresh for Boise State. What can change? - Idaho Statesman
Special teams meltdowns at Oregon in ‘24 still fresh for Boise State. What can change? Idaho States…
Wyoming
80 trail miles, 700 downed trees: Wyoming Forest Corps brings muscle to maintenance backlog - WyoFile
80 trail miles, 700 downed trees: Wyoming Forest Corps brings muscle to maintenance backlog WyoFile
The rattlesnakes of Sinks Canyon: Some lack rattles, others den alone but shed their skins with friends - WyomingNews.com
The rattlesnakes of Sinks Canyon: Some lack rattles, others den alone but shed their skins with fri…
SE Wyoming weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 4 from WyomingNewsNow - WyomingNews.com
SE Wyoming weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 4 from WyomingNewsNow WyomingNews.com
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Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli milit…
Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower?
The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.
Rescue efforts continue as Nepal-China flood death toll surpasses 1,270
Authorities in Nepal use helicopters and zip lines to reach remote flood-stricken villages amid wid…
'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
Watch: Massive Nationwide Protests Shake Spain as Ceuta Migrant Invasion Divides Country
Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards gathered in the streets of Spain's major cities Wednesday evenin…
EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine
EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military s…
Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claim
Moscow challenges Norway's seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.
Watch: Rookie Aussie Cop in Hot Pursuit as Runaway Emu Causes Havoc
Vision of a rookie Australian policeman chasing an emu down a busy country road has gone viral, wit…
