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Laufey created a ‘third space’ with her annual fan event, ‘A Very Laufey Day.’ Then it exploded
NEW YORK (AP) — It was 2023 when Laufey, the Icelandic singer-songwriter known for her…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. ___ This is a…
A toxic gas leak at a Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills at least 8 workers
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A suspected gas leak at a shipbreaking yard in southeastern Bangladesh…
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage beats a slate of fringe candidates in election boycotted by major parties
CLACTON-ON-SEA, England (AP) — Nigel Farage regained his seat in Parliament on Friday, beating a…
European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
PARIS (AP) — Firefighters across Europe struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave…
In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message
ARLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Farmer Tim Burrack had concerns about the Republican nominee for Iowa…
Record-breaking rain floods Chiba east of Tokyo, killing at least 5 people
TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking rainfall flooded cities east of Tokyo overnight, killing at least five…
Myanmar faces rise in diarrhea as monsoon flooding continue to worsen in many parts of the country
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s largest city has registered a concerning rise in acute diarrhea cases,…
Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the…
US special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines and help deter aggression in Asia
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises…
Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India’s northern…
Zambia awaits presidential election results. Here’s why China and the US may be interested
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia awaits the results of an election that will decide whether…
Ukrainian HIMARS crew fires and moves on as it tries to avoid detection, in photos
In rare access to a Ukrainian HIMARS crew, AP journalists photographed members of the 148th…
Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and is expected…
Fire in Berlin high-rise injured 5, prompted some residents to consider jumping to safety
BERLIN (AP) — A fire in a 21-story Berlin high-rise injured an estimated five people…
Prabowo touts Indonesia’s economic growth and investment gains in State of the Nation address
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — President Prabowo Subianto on Friday touted Indonesia’s strongest first-half economic growth…
A second Taliban official is killed in attack in Afghanistan, as the takeover anniversary nears
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The mayor for Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province has been killed in…
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
MOUNT TABOR, Israel (AP) — Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she…
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
MOUNT TABOR, Israel (AP) — Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she…
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Emperor Meiji first visited the site that would become one of Japan’s most controversial shrines…
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Emperor Meiji first visited the site that would become one of Japan’s most controversial shrines…
Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be in federal court Friday for…
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
QUSRA, West Bank (AP) — For five nights, Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes on…
A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman
BEIRUT (AP) — A British company said Thursday it has been hired to salvage a…