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A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A 75-year-old woman running for mayor of South Africa’s biggest city went…
A US Marine is detained after TSA finds a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked bag
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Marine was detained at a California airport after…
European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European foreign ministers visited Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the fourth…
NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972. In…
Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with an Asian edition later this year
BANGKOK (AP) — The music spectacle Eurovision is holding its first Asian edition in Bangkok…
Czech police arrest a man who claimed responsibility for attack on a Russian center in Prague
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police said Tuesday that they have arrested a foreign national who…
Wolf bites woman in a shopping area in Germany’s 2nd-biggest city
BERLIN (AP) — A wolf bit a woman in a shopping area in Hamburg before…
Japan deploys its first long-range missiles
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s first long-range missile was deployed at a southwestern army camp, officials…
Rescuers find 21 people on raft drifting in Indonesian waters after their boat sinks
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian search teams rescued 21 people from a raft Tuesday morning,…
Israel’s parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for…
Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the…
Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren’t on board
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming the U.S. Senate are colliding with a fight…
The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other…
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk…
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Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’ DUBAI,…
After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Earlier this month, Iraq coach Graham Arnold was stranded in Fujairah,…
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump…
US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The United States supports efforts by Taiwan’s government to pass a…
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy
ROME (AP) — Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth…
Small explosive device found in suburban New York neighborhood, police say
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A small explosive device was found by an apartment building…
Lawyers for Rep. Swalwell demand that FBI director halt any plan to release old investigative file
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell demanded Monday that FBI Director Kash Patel…
Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City Council member…
GOP sheriff in California pauses election probe as legal challenges grow
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Republican California sheriff who seized more than half a million…
Sheinbaum meets FIFA’s Infantino to review Mexico’s 2026 World Cup preparations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met on Monday with FIFA’s President Gianni…