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Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine and its European backers on Monday sought talks with U.S. President…
Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli…
Team owner predicts van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs
Labeling statistics as “kind of an American thing,” Shane van Gisbergen avoids dwelling on his…
A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40 degrees…
On the front lines in eastern Ukraine, peace feels far away
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — In a plastic-lined dugout where nearby blasts send dirt raining…
Stolen Amelia Earhart statue from N.L. town has been found — cut up in pieces
HARBOUR GRACE — Newfoundland police say a life-size statue of famous aviator Amelia Earhart has…
Vancouver featherweight Radley Da Silva looks to impress UFC boss in Vegas showcase
When Battlefield Fight League (BFL) featherweight champion Radley (Snake Eyes) Da Silva knocked American Drake…
Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the…
Turkey detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a…
Former K-9 Maple is busy as a bee sniffing out threats to Michigan State University colonies
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Researchers at a Michigan State University facility dedicated to protecting…
Firefighters in Scotland battle large brush fire on hill near Edinburgh
LONDON (AP) — Firefighters in Scotland overnight and into Monday battled a large brush fire…
Why more women are switching to reusable menstrual products
It was six months ago that Selin Celikoyar bought her last tampon and switched to…
Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on…
Artist drowns sculpture in plastic waste in front of the UN during plastic pollution treaty talks
GENEVA (AP) — As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global…
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive…
Dirty soda trend bubbles up to Canada with ‘Mormon Wives’ as inspiration
Jeremy Guenette was sitting in an Idaho parking lot waiting for his kids to finish…
Mental health clinics in violence-prone South Sudan are rare and endangered
MUNDRI, South Sudan (AP) — Joy Falatiya said her husband kicked her and five children…
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a…
A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There was only one way Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon…
Wildfire-related tactical evacuations near Kelowna cancelled
VICTORIA — Residents affected by a tactical evacuation issued for the Okanagan’s Joe Rich area…
Migrants returning to Venezuela face debt and harsh living conditions
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) — The hands of Yosbelin Pérez have made tens of thousands of…
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Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced…
Rainbow flags and politics on display at Montreal Pride parade
MONTREAL — Downtown Montreal was awash with rainbow flags on Sunday as thousands of LGBTQ+…