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Guy Scott, Who Caused a Stir as White Leader of Zambia, Dies at 82
Two decades after the fall of apartheid in South Africa, he served briefly as Africa’s only white president.
Will Iran Be a Forever War?
President Trump may have fallen into the same trap that his predecessors did in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes With No Sign of Backing Down
On the fifth straight day of fighting, the U.S. launched a 90-minute attack on Iran, while Tehran targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.
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US troops unload China's only known aid flight to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela as Americans surge relief
U.S. government photos show American soldiers unloading China's only aid flight at Simon Bolivar Ai…
US star goalie Matt Freese opens up on the fierce backlash following costly World Cup mistake
Matt Freese revealed the toll of the harsh backlash he faced after his costly World Cup mistake aga…
Bill Maher tells NPR interviewer he views outlet as 'far extreme of the left'
Bill Maher told NPR's Steve Inskeep he was surprised to be invited on the "Newsmakers" podcast, cal…
Sunny Hostin calls Lindsey Graham’s sister a ‘DEI hire,’ questions her qualifications
Sunny Hostin called Darline Graham's Senate appointment "DEI" and "nepotism," questioning whether s…
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North America
Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety
The parasite has sickened thousands across the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.
China and Xi favored over US and Trump in many nations: Survey
The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.
Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the f…
Chiefs call on federal government to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech
Denying the history of residential schools enforces a false view of Canadian history and protects t…
Europe
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in …
Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears
Former economy minister Chris Cardona and ex-chief of staff Keith Schembri named as being involved …
EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a "drone deal" with Ukraine to boost joint pro…
Woman speaks out on husband being pulled from Ryanair plane – video
Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband, Ljubisa Karovic, had just settled into a Ryanair flight last w…
Asia
Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening pro…
気象庁 天気予報を2週間先まで延長 長期予報充実の方針決める
猛烈な暑さや大雨など、社会に影響を与える気象現象の見通しを早く伝えるため、気象庁は、現状、1週間先ま…
ニチレイ サイバー攻撃 影響の広がりや原因究明など焦点
冷凍食品大手の「ニチレイ」は、サイバー攻撃でシステム障害が発生し、外食チェーンのほか、流通大手や宅…
UK: Man charged with murder after Indian woman stabbed to death at home in London
A 24-year-old Indian woman was fatally stabbed at her London home. A man has been charged with murd…
Africa
Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana
In tonight's edition, after years of waiting, Kenya's Rastafarians lose a landmark court battle ove…
Uganda opposition leader refuses court-appointed lawyers at treason trial
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye refused to accept the lawyers being forced upon him for his…
Zambia's Scott, once Africa's only white leader, dies at 82
Zambia's former vice president Guy Scott, who briefly became Africa's only white head of state sinc…
Gambia: Gambia's Democratic Gains At Risk Amid Human Rights Violations - Joof
[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that despite The Gambia's notabl…
Oceania
Former employees of charity speak out about $150k in unpaid super
Former staff of charity PAWS Darwin are speaking out about being short-changed on their superannuat…
Canadian wildfires trap train drivers, choke Toronto
Train operators in rural Canada were trapped by raging wildfires, as nearby communities were evacua…
Caring for the world's fastest falcon means preparing for bird flu
Peregrine falcons and wedge-tailed eagles could be among the first native species to contract a str…
Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey
Comedian backs LGBTQ+ theatre in ‘David v Goliath’ fight. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking…
South America
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths
Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in age…
No evidence Mitch McConnell’s ‘proof of life’ photo is fake or AI-generated
After weeks of speculation over his health after he hadn’t been seen in weeks, Republican Senator M…
People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds
More people have favourable views of China than the United States in 25 out of 36 countries and ter…
Francia aprueba definitivamente la ley que legaliza la eutanasia y el suicidio asistido
El texto sale adelante gracias a 291 votos favorables frente a 241 parlamentarios que se opusieron
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Utah
Utah among states asking federal government to 'crack down' on illegal robocalls
When you receive a call from an unknown number, do you answer or assume it's a scam? Utahns, like m…
Opinion: The blind spot in the talk about Trump Accounts
How would permanent daylight saving time impact Utahns?
Permanent daylight savings time might just become a thing, if the Sunshine Protection Act passes th…
Idaho
Rexburg man injured in I-15 crash near Blackfoot
A Rexburg man was injured Wednesday morning when his SUV crashed into a cushion post on I-15 near B…
Las desventajas de hacer permanente el horario de verano en EE.UU.
Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN Una de las frases más célebres sobre la política es la del estadista a…
Takeaways from Blanche and Clayton hearings: Fund for Trump allies and 2020 election at the forefront
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Katie Bo Lillis, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — In …
Wyoming
Councilman voices 'pet peeve' during first reading of building code amendment - WyomingNews.com
Councilman voices 'pet peeve' during first reading of building code amendment WyomingNews.com
Councilman voices 'pet peeve' during first reading of building code amendment - WyomingNews.com
Councilman voices 'pet peeve' during first reading of building code amendment WyomingNews.com
Healthy Wyoming roadshow hits Cheyenne - WyomingNews.com
Healthy Wyoming roadshow hits Cheyenne WyomingNews.com
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US Mint to begin striking commemorative coin featuring Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent released a rendering of a commemorative coin featuring President D…
Deputies respond to reports of multiple people shot inside Texas Kroger: Authorities
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wed…
Scott Bessent Shares More Cool Views of the Treasury - Reveals If the Gold Is Still at Fort Knox
Surprising New Trend: Boomers Now Cutting Alcohol More Than Gen Z
Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair Fight
Yale faces backlash for talks with the Justice Department regarding its admissions
Legal experts weigh in on Yale's decision to negotiate with the DOJ for a potential resolution over…
Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks at Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit
President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army Wa…
Proof of Citizenship, Voter ID Now Closer to Passage in Reconciliation 3.0
