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Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is adding another trip to his already busy 2026…
A shark fatally mauls a spearfishing diver off Australia’s Rottnest Island, police say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A shark fatally mauled a diver off an Australian tourist island…
In Senegal’s wrestling arenas, rituals share the spotlight with the fight, in photos
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — In Senegal, wrestling, known as laamb in the native Wolof, is…
Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
NEW DELHI (AP) — Iran ’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the…
Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
MADRID (AP) — No special menu, no themed decorations and no shared suspense over which…
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel’s ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
JERUSALEM (AP) — The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically…
Drones are making Sudan’s war even deadlier for civilians
CAIRO (AP) — Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan ‘s…
Wife of US Army sergeant released from federal immigration custody
The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant has been released from federal immigration custody after…
These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they’d never heard of
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rylee White had never even heard of the fast-paced sport of…
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties BEIJING (AP) —…
Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional…
Firefighter killed, 11 injured in lumber mill explosion and massive fire in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine’s…
Ex-Sinaloa security chief is first of 10 indicted Mexican officials to surrender to US authorities
NEW YORK (AP) — The former secretary of public security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state appeared…
A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge on Friday protected access to gender-affirming care for…
A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A Catholic church in Eldoret, an epicenter of global long-distance running…
New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — The largest collection of Paul McCartney’s personal artifacts ever publicly displayed…
Colorado’s Democratic governor commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump pressure
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy…
The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped up his visit to Beijing after a crucial series…
New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering
New U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win several additional seats in Florida got…
Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the…
Plane carrying pickleball players to Texas tournament broke apart midair, report finds
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The small plane that crashed while carrying four pickleball players to…
Tennessee man known for racist videos held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder…
Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks…
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors deadlocked in Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial Friday, forcing another…