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Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and Americ…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle accused of seeking ‘best of both worlds’ with UK move: expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's U.K. return mirrors the "half-in half-out" arrangement Queen Elizabeth rejected, a royal expert says.
Father who rejected Democrats' sympathy rips 'ignorance' after emotional Capitol Hill hearing
Marcus Coleman rejected Democratic lawmakers' sympathy at a Capitol Hill hearing, saying none ever reached out after his daughter's life-changing crash.
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Trump’s Pentagon shake-up revives a presidential power play with a long history
Dan Driscoll's exit as Army secretary intensifies debate over whether Trump's Pentagon overhaul str…
MARK HALPERIN: Social media damaged a generation. Are we about to let AI do the same?
The social media crisis offers a cautionary lesson as AI companies build chatbot products that coul…
Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches
A deadly campaign of Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes has escalated since the last U.S.-brokered ne…
Trump Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Talks on Ukraine War
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, plan to visit Ky…
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North America
Whatever happened to the floating schools of Bangladesh?
It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create …
U.S. envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia'…
Learning Lab brings Vancouver Chinatown’s history to life
The Learning Lab, opened in May, revives heyday of city’s Chinatown with immersive exhibits, artifa…
Where is the ‘common sense’ here?
Ripping out Toronto bike lanes is more than just a waste of money
Europe
Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say
Security experts fear Putin may be winning hybrid war with the west amid rise of pro-Kremlin, far-r…
Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens…
Two senior Reform UK officials resign as Farage faces fresh foreign donations scandal
Two senior officials from the hard-right Reform UK party stepped down Friday following a hidden-cam…
‘Every girl now wants to be a boxer’: excitement in Katie Taylor’s home town for her valedictory bout
Irish boxer lauded for her tenacity and inspiration before her last fight in front of 80,000 people…
Asia
‘Stop the boats’: Masked men block roads to Dover port in anti-immigration protest
Masked men blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port in Dover. This protest disrupted t…
Judge orders cull of 2,500 mule deer introduced to Catalina Island in 1920s
Catalina Island's mule deer, released in the late 1920s, now pose serious threats to local flora an…
German tourist returns 2,400-year-old Olympia relic more than 50 years later
DTC fought conductor for 32 years over Rs 67, now fined Rs 1 lakh by Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has imposed a fine of one lakh rupees on the Delhi Transport Corporation for i…
Africa
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control
Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are c…
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova sworn in for second term
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was officially sworn in for a second five-year ter…
Guinea buries 36 victims of Conakry landfill collapse
Thousands of people attended a mass funeral held in Guinea on Friday for the 36 people killed in a …
UN General Assembly adopts new world map that shows Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that reflects Africa's size …
Oceania
2,000 cases of suspected food poisoning from Indonesia's free school meals
The outbreaks are the latest setback for the program, which has been rolled out across the archipel…
Qantas flight diverted to Christchurch after 'engine issue'
Witness describes flames and loud banging noises coming from the plane shortly after takeoff.
Engine flames from Sydney-bound Qantas flight forces plane to be diverted
The Sydney-bound Boeing aircraft left the alpine ski town of Queenstown in New Zealand just before …
Grain sector 'disappointed' farmers are choosing cheap palm kernel feed over local grain
Grain farmers hope more dairy farmers will buy local animal feed wheat, instead of cheaper palm ker…
South America
‘It cost me many friendships’: former Brazil military chief reveals inside struggle to stop Bolsonaro’s coup
Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior describes 2022 meeting in new book as ex-leader’s son vies with …
Mariana Mazzucato: ‘The most important thing for Mexico is to stop being just a low-cost manufacturer for US companies’
The economist assesses Sheinbaum’s Plan Mexico and calls for tax reforms, stronger institutional co…
Argentina’s Milei wants women to have more children while he cuts support for families
According to a report, only two of 50 national programs aimed at pregnant women, children and careg…
From a taqueria to a café: The California businesses linked to relatives of ‘El Mencho’
The brother and youngest daughter of the man who led the Jalisco New Generational Cartel opened bus…
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Utah
Water Damage Specialists Expands With Full-Service Plumbing Across Utah - Issuewire.com
Water Damage Specialists Expands With Full-Service Plumbing Across Utah Issuewire.com
Waves of layoffs are sweeping across Utah. Here’s what workers losing their jobs should know
Opinion: What did bicentennial Americans think life would be like today?
Idaho
Oregon vs. Boise State: Last-Minute Odds, Predictions, and Gameday Updates - Autzen Zoo
Oregon vs. Boise State: Last-Minute Odds, Predictions, and Gameday Updates Autzen Zoo
Mostly pleasant Saturday forecast for southern Idaho, with sunshine and some morning fog - KBOI
Mostly pleasant Saturday forecast for southern Idaho, with sunshine and some morning fog KBOI
Oregon vs Boise State prediction: Ducks dominate tough regional opponent - USA Today
Oregon vs Boise State prediction: Ducks dominate tough regional opponent USA Today
Wyoming
Man accused of slashing 52 tires on 22 vehicles; Chamber hears update on ICBM replacement program - wyomingnews.com
Man accused of slashing 52 tires on 22 vehicles; Chamber hears update on ICBM replacement program w…
Economic growth is stunted in Wyoming due to lack of electrons, industrial customers say - wyomingnews.com
Economic growth is stunted in Wyoming due to lack of electrons, industrial customers say wyomingnew…
Wyoming Archaeology Fair to offer plenty of activities and inspiration - wyomingnews.com
Wyoming Archaeology Fair to offer plenty of activities and inspiration wyomingnews.com
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Israel’s siege on Gaza is forcing dentists to operate in the streets
Scarce resources and office space mean that dental work is a luxury for most people in Gaza.
DOJ Backs OpenAI in Copyright Fight with New York Times
The DOJ filed a brief siding with OpenAI in its copyright lawsuit with the New York Times, arguing …
Seen, Heard & Whispered: Dems spend big on state races; Trump's housing hiccups; why November?
Democratic groups are pumping money into state legislative races this year, hoping to turn that int…
Fury After Rogan Torches ‘Liberal Women’ Supporting Lindsay Clancy: ‘Imagine a Dad Killed His Kids’
DOJ Just Slapped Virgin Islands With Another Complaint Over Semiauto Gun Ban
‘Act No. 9113 imposes numerous restrictions and requirements on law-abiding gun owners’
Alaska’s Mining Future Relies on Energy and Lots of It
DEI Must Die — Treasury, IRS Propose New Rules to Wipe Out the Practice at Up to 18,000 Institutions
