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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank
A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.
Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit
The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.
Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
The latest escalation threatens to drag Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia back into a full-blown war.
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A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a drag on his conservative party in its disastrous loss to the far ri…
Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms
Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for …
Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
Russia agreed not to bomb Ukraine’s capital during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit there. T…
Rubio to Push Colombia’s New Leader to Tackle Cocaine Trade
Targeting traffickers will be at the top of the agenda as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Col…
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North America
Canadian rescued after yacht found partially submerged off Australian coast
Man was reported to be travelling from Darwin, on the northern tip of Australia, to the Aussie terr…
Saskatchewan’s retaliatory tax on American alcohol to kick in for retailers
Unlike other Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan and Alberta do not have a ban on American alcohol pro…
Rare hide from extinct wooly dog bred by B.C. First Nations is on display
While woolly dogs – like Mutton, whose pelt is on loan from the Smithsonian – largely disappeared, …
Has the economy gone C-shaped?
A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. W…
Europe
Thieves steal works of art worth 9 million euros from France's Renoir museum
Two thieves on Tuesday broke into the Renoir Museum in the town of Cagnes-sur-Mer in southern Franc…
Artworks stolen from Renoir Museum on French Riviera in latest heist
Thieves took four artworks but dropped one as they fled, says mayor of Cagnes-sur-MerTwo thieves ha…
Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats- Europe live
Moscow’s foreign minister issues warning to ‘Russophobic lobby in Budapest’ after diplomats expelle…
UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter
Package of military equipment includes Patriot missiles, supplies of which have dwindled amid Russi…
Asia
MTR reports mass fare evasion after video goes viral, vows more patrols
Hong Kong’s rail operator has reported a suspected mass fare evasion incident to police after onlin…
Why China’s sugar stockpiles may blunt an El Nino-fuelled global supply crunch
China is expected to slow sugar imports for the rest of the year as concerns grow over a global sup…
Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surge
Ride-hailing platform Uber will submit its operator’s licence application in Hong Kong by the end o…
Will Malaysia’s potential Huawei AI deal risk clash with US trade pact?
Malaysia’s reported move to use chips from Chinese tech giant Huawei in its 2 billion ringgit (US$4…
Africa
African travellers face stricter biometric checks at 29 European borders
African travellers heading to Europe are being warned to expect stricter biometric checks and poten…
Iran raises petrol prices for heaviest users as economy struggles
Iranian drivers have long had some of the cheapest petrol in the world. But with the economy under …
DRC tightens state control over mining data in bid to boost influence over its vast mineral wealth
The policy comes as competition intensifies between the United States and China for access to criti…
France: Accused people smugglers go on trial over deadly Channel accident
Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seve…
Oceania
Football league says Swans scandal comments 'clearly insensitive'
A country football league has distanced itself from "unacceptable" comments made at a recent awards…
Thieves steal three paintings from Renoir Museum
Two thieves broke into the museum in the early hours of the morning, stealing four artworks, droppi…
Mother flagged faulty smoke alarms before house fire that killed father and five children, court hears
Pre-inquest conference into Queensland deaths hears witnesses did not hear any smoke alarms during …
One dead after helicopter crash in North Canterbury
The pilot was alone when the crash happened near Eyrewell about 5.20pm.
South America
‘In parks you only see dogs, never children’: can Bogotá adapt to its ageing population?
With a lower fertility rate than Tokyo and the number of pensioners rapidly rising, Colombia’s capi…
Andy López Beltrán, la piedra en el zapato de Sheinbaum
Los yerros del hijo del expresidente López Obrador activan una virulenta campaña de la oposición qu…
Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent el…
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on several US goods as trade war reignites
Canada's counter-tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war …
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Utah
Labor Day DUI enforcement highlights efforts to prevent impaired driving in Utah - KSL.com
Labor Day DUI enforcement highlights efforts to prevent impaired driving in Utah KSL.com
Why these nuns are determined to build the impossible
Preventing child sexual abuse is possible if we work together, Johns Hopkins researcher says
Idaho
Breezy Conditions continue for Tuesday with a slight warm-up
Grab a light jacket heading out the door this Tuesday morning, with a combined chill from early-mor…
Latest predictions point to a warmer fall and winter across Idaho - Boise State Public Radio
Latest predictions point to a warmer fall and winter across Idaho Boise State Public Radio
Idaho election officials worry about mail-in ballot changes proposed by Trump administration
Across the country, state election officials are waiting to discover if federal courts will allow t…
Wyoming
Trump remains popular in Wyoming even as his beef, data center policies put him at odds - WyoFile
Trump remains popular in Wyoming even as his beef, data center policies put him at odds WyoFile
Natural gas leads race to fuel Wyoming’s spiking data-center driven electrical demand - WyoFile
Natural gas leads race to fuel Wyoming’s spiking data-center driven electrical demand WyoFile
What is the best way for Wyoming to address property taxes? - WyoFile
What is the best way for Wyoming to address property taxes? WyoFile
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Democrats Are Criminally Liable For Every Immigrant-Related Death
It’s wild the way Democrats and the dying news media love to pipe up whenever someone gets hurt in …
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Brief Update on the Entergy / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Matter
From the docket this morning; for more on the case, see here and here (the latter item notes the se…
WATCH: Kickboxer Celebrates Defeat of Jewish Opponent with Nazi Salute
Chaos erupted during a kickboxing tournament in Florida after fighter Paul Miller celebrated his vi…
WATCH: 1st look at Billie Jean King documentary
The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “Give Me the Ball!,” takes a look at the personal story behind King'…
An Essay on How to Get Top Grades On Law School Exams
Now up on SSRN.
ICE Reportedly Lowered Its Standards To Meet Trump's Hiring Goal
Trump has criticized DEI initiatives for lowering hiring standards. A whistleblower now says ICE di…
