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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after…
Liberty’s game at Dallas postponed after mechanical issues with team’s charter flight
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s game against the Dallas Wings was postponed Thursday after…
Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalized
NEW DELHI (AP) — A sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern…
Patricia Lockwood wins $10,000 Gabe Hudson Prize for a dark, comic COVID-19 novel
NEW YORK (AP) — Acclaimed author Patricia Lockwood is this year’s winner of the Gabe…
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch movie ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival
A new film about the rise of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and “The Sun” editor…
Search underway off Indonesia for 24 people missing after boat sinks, at least 1 dead
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers were continuing to search on Thursday for 24 people missing…
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
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When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing…
British Open: Baldwin hits ‘terrifying’ opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot…
Ava DuVernay announces ’14th’ documentary on birthright amendment contested by Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Ava DuVernay announced Thursday that she has made a documentary for…
After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
In the weeks after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, the people Trump…
Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian…
Igor Kokoskov joins new basketball league Project B as head of player development
Longtime NBA assistant Igor Kokoskov has joined the startup men’s and women’s basketball league Project…
Suspects arrested in the Philippines over killing of US marine biologist
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of…
She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. Takeaways about romance scams
One rainy afternoon in August, Jean Booth scurried up the stairs of a nondescript Thai…
Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of pounding rain,…
F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lando Norris’ faltering Formula 1 title defense hit another setback Thursday…
India’s Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike
NEW DELHI (AP) — The protest camp came to life as student demonstrators rolled up…
Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
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BANGKOK (AP) — Debates have stirred over Thailand’s safety regulations and the legal loopholes that…
Oldest player at the World Cup, 43-year-old Scotland goalie Gordon, retires
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from soccer Thursday…
Ligue 1 side Paris FC signs defender Diego Coppola from Premier League Brighton
PARIS (AP) — Ligue 1 side Paris FC signed defender Diego Coppola from the Premier…
Poland charges man allegedly paid by Russia to inflame Polish-Ukrainian tensions
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man with sabotage and diversionary…
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to…
Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
MADRID (AP) — Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity, with hopes…
World Rugby bans Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada for 2 matches over referee comments
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has been suspended for two matches under new World Rugby guidelines…