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Russian investigators launch criminal case after nine babies die at Siberian maternity hospital
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine…
Landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 13, leaves over 30 missing
GOMA, Congo (AP) — A landslide in eastern Congo early Tuesday killed at least 13…
Iraq’s prime minister steps aside for rival in post-election wrangling over government
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose bloc won the largest…
Uganda’s military deployed in national capital ahead of upcoming presidential election
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — President Yoweri Museveni and his political opponents in Uganda held their…
Czech Prime Minister Babiš faces confidence vote as government shifts Ukraine policy
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s new government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš…
Hungary sets April 12 election date as Orbán faces tough challenge
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliamentary election will take place on April 12, with the…
Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe
PRAGUE (AP) — Freezing rain and icy conditions caused widespread travel disruptions across central and…
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can’t help but think about the future of winter sports as…
The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court
LONDON (AP) — The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President…
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — Fans of two of Africa’s top soccer nations have had their…
Gov. Tony Evers urges the Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called on the Republican-controlled…
Leaders of Japan and South Korea vow to cooperate on economy and regional challenges at summit
NARA, Japan (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae…
Hong Kong court moves closer to sentencing activist Jimmy Lai after hearing lighter penalty pleas
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court heard sentencing arguments Tuesday for former publisher…
US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed…
Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first…
Iranians able to make some calls abroad while internet access is still out after protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad…
Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela’s transition during Vatican meeting
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize…
Families of prisoners in Venezuela wait in anguish as promised releases trickle
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Yaxzodara Lozada woke up Monday freezing after sleeping on the sidewalk…
Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence
A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and…
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Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown MINNEAPOLIS…
The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the…
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and its two largest cities sued the Trump administration Monday to…
PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs
PBS will premiere separate programs on science and foreign affairs next weekend after shutting the…
The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown
The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing…