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US-backed effort to disarm Iraq’s Iran-linked militias hits setback, experts say
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi vowed to restrict weapons to state control, but militias like Asaib Ahl al-Haq show no credible disarmament evidence.
Sydney Sweeney, Brittany Snow and Nina Dobrev turn heads at Venice Film Festival: Vote for your favorite looks
Sydney Sweeney's sheer Armani dress and Kendall Jenner's vintage 1995 gown highlight the boldest fashion moments at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Check out th…
Georgia woman celebrates 112th birthday, reveals her secret to a long life
Mabel Dunbar of Fayetteville, Georgia, turned 112 and says religious faith and close family ties are the secrets behind her remarkable longevity.
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Virginia mom placed on child abuse registry for 7 years after letting 5-year-old walk alone
Karyann Parkinson told "Fox & Friends Weekend" Saturday she's appealing her conviction for contribu…
Hikers stranded on Mount Shasta after relying on AI to plan trip, sheriff says
Three Roseville hikers used Google's Gemini AI to plan a Mount Shasta climb but ended up stranded o…
Democrat challenging Mike Lawler won't commit on campaigning with AOC, Mamdani or rejecting DSA
Cait Conley said she won't campaign with Zohran Mamdani or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez but stopped sho…
Skip the ironing board with this $22 steamer — 40% off on Amazon for Labor Day
This lightweight handheld clothes steamer is just $22 on Amazon for Labor Day. It's easy to pack an…
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North America
Several belugas transferred from Marineland have health issues, Chicago aquarium says
Shedd Aquarium says it is conducting round-the-clock supervision and teams are monitoring the whale…
OPEC Plus Holds Oil Production Steady as U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume
The decision on Sunday by the cartel of oil-producing nations and some of its allies came after the…
German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election
The Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in a regional election, but it is unclear if it…
Canadian skyrunner still missing on Italian side of Matterhorn mountain
Kalie McCrystal, who friends say is a highly experienced athlete, was last spotted on Tuesday
Europe
EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns
Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in BrusselsJo…
German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far…
Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority
Exit poll shows Alternative für Deutschland on 44.4% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, w…
Germany’s far-right AfD landslide winner in key Saxony-Anhalt vote, early results suggest
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party headed towards a landslide victory in state…
Asia
EU Commission chief Von der Leyen visits Greenland to sign new partnership deal
The EU plans to deepen its cooperation with Greenland despite US President Donald Trump’s claims of…
'New America', George Washington meet & De Niro jibe: Trump unleashes AI slop
US working on 'peace package' for Ukraine after talks with Putin, Zelenskyy
Sierra Leone ex-president returns to country after treason case dropped
Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country on Sunday, where autho…
Africa
Sudan: Seven Democratic U.S. Senators Call On UN Security Council to Pass Sanctions on Sudan to Cut Off Conflict Cash Flows
[United States Senate] U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday led seven of his colleagues in…
Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims
Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a …
Angola: Cotton Revival In Busia - Hope Grows Amid Small Farms, Dry Spells And a Silent Ginnery
[allAfrica] The roads leading into the interior of Busia County tell a story of a region that is sl…
Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at mo…
Oceania
Far-right party wins a German state election for the first time since WWII
Germany's far-right party AfD becomes the largest party in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the first fa…
Trump weighs declaring protracted war over, but Iran has other plans
The Iran war is showing signs it could drag on into next year as Iran seemingly looks to prolong Do…
Neo-Nazis fundraising to challenge laws that listed them as hate group
The leader of Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network, Thomas Sewell, has appeared in an intervie…
Why some legal experts believe Neo-Nazis may win in the High Court
Several legal experts believe there is a significant prospect that Neo-Nazi group White Australia m…
South America
HAY FESTIVAL 2026 | Alma Guillermoprieto, Óscar Martínez y Gabriela Warkentin en conversación con Beatriz Guillén
Un diálogo sobre las historias que reflejan las distintas realidades en México y Centroamérica
Susan Sarandon encarna el último amor loco de Bertolucci
El concurso de Venecia se anima con el regreso de la actriz estadounidense, un estupendo drama core…
Hansi Flick: “Estos jugadores tienen hambre de conseguir más”
El preparador del Barcelona destaca la actitud de sus jugadores y mira a Fermín: “Tiene mucha energ…
Una jueza dicta prisión preventiva para los dos presuntos asesinos del músico de Camilo Séptimo y su familia
La defensa de Diego Sebastián N y Gerardo N alega irregularidades en sus detenciones, mientras espe…
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Utah
A BYUtv show that got canceled after 1 season is finding new life — 9 years later
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints changes Sunday worship schedule
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Changes to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Sunday instruct…
“It was like walking into heaven” – Derek Fisher recalls returning to Salt Lake City after his daughter's life-threatening surgery - Basketball Network
“It was like walking into heaven” – Derek Fisher recalls returning to Salt Lake City after his daug…
Idaho
Boise considers changing tennis courts to pickleball courts at Owyhee Park - Idaho News 6
Boise considers changing tennis courts to pickleball courts at Owyhee Park Idaho News 6
'It's our song;' Oregon not amused by Boise State celebration during 'Shout!' - Central Oregon Daily
'It's our song;' Oregon not amused by Boise State celebration during 'Shout!' Central Oregon Daily
Athletic Club Boise climbs to fourth after 2-0 win at FC Naples - idahonews.com
Athletic Club Boise climbs to fourth after 2-0 win at FC Naples idahonews.com
Wyoming
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Allison Maluchnik - Oil City News
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Allison Maluchnik Oil City News
Democratic Parties Host Labor Day Event - Sheridan Media
Democratic Parties Host Labor Day Event Sheridan Media
(LETTERS) Ballot initiative, referees and big projects - Oil City News
(LETTERS) Ballot initiative, referees and big projects Oil City News
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Trump Can't Deport Legal Immigrants for Protected Speech, Judge Rules
The court struck down the government’s use of immigration law to threaten lawful noncitizens with d…
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban on USPS mail ballot changes
Judge says US Postal Service has told her nothing about how it plans to regulate mail ballots for m…
Minneapolis shooting leaves 2 killed, gunman dead, at least 6 injured, including 2 police officers
Two people have died after a shooting took place near an apartment complex in downtown Minneapolis,…
Iranian drone damages residential building in Kuwait City
An Iranian drone attack damaged a residential building in Kuwait, authorities say, with no casualti…
Sam Altman's Most Serious Warning About AI Yet. Is It Hype?
US commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claims
President said Howard Lutnick had Venezuela operation on his mind when he was discussing Iran war o…
Federal Court Blocks Virginia Law Banning Police from Working with ICE
A federal Court has blocked a newly enacted law in Virginia that bans local police departments from…
Live Updates: Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial returns for deliberations
If jurors ultimately cannot agree on a verdict, Judge William Sullivan could declare a mistrial.
