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Board of Peace reaches agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza, Trump says
The Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, President Donald Trump announced on Thursda…
MLS owners set to vote on first new commissioner in 27 years next week
The future of Major League Soccer will be mapped out on Monday when league owners are expected to vote on who will replace commissioner Don Garber.
Giants’ Tony Vitello says changes are coming — beginning with Luis Arraez
When the Giants board their charter jet home from this seven-game road trip, the passenger manifest will look different than the one on their flight to San Die…
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Let’s import Nantucket’s cheeky ‘no influencers’ signs to other cities — including NYC
Paige Lorenze is truly missing the point: Male influencers can be just as annoying as the women.
At least 50 NYC kids shot in gun crimes so far this year – including tragic 12-year-old Bx boy
At least 50 youths across the Big Apple were shot or killed in gun crimes so far this year — with B…
Columbia grad student union officials drop Israel divestment demand: ‘Face the realities’
The student union at Columbia University dropped its Israel divestment demand — marking a loss for …
John Mara’s presence gives John Harbaugh a training camp boost: ‘That’s our leader’
Mara, clad in white, standing on the side at the start of practice, was impossible for anyone affil…
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Seattle’s Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure
The decision followed days of criticism over how the department handled the release of information …
Winnipeg police investigate suspected hate crime at Islamic centre
Suspects shouted racist comments at patrons earlier in the evening, police say
The Economy Slows
Plus, Trump weighs pulling his nomination of Todd Blanche. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find
The likelihood of hot, dry weather that helps wildfires spread has increased sharply in Europe in r…
Europe
Record low water levels across Europe reveal mammoth skeletons and forgotten shipwrecks – video
Water levels across several of Europe’s major waterways have dropped to exceptionally low levels, s…
Climate change made France, Spain wildfire conditions far more likely, scientists say
Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly freq…
France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe
A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, loc…
Russian missiles interception rate in Ukraine dropped from 90% back in March to 70%, expert says
A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians…
Asia
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３１日午前７時５０分ごろ地震がありました。この地震による津波の心配はありません。震源地は熊本県熊本…
Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China
US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the United States’ international broadcasting agency pl…
PLA 99th Anniversary
Muhammad Ali's timeless lesson on service, courage, and purpose
Muhammad Ali’s life was about much more than boxing. From a stolen bicycle that introduced him to t…
Africa
UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product an…
Netflix drama The Polygamist ignites global debate on marriage & betrayal
In tonight's edition, Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, has not been seen in public for more than 50…
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Commits $500 Million to Transform Higher Education
[allAfrica] As Africa grapples with shrinking international development funding and rising pressure…
Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
Oceania
Burst water main causes power outages and disruptions in Adelaide's CBD
SA Water crews are repairing a water main break on Grenfell Street in the Adelaide CBD.
Breaking: Australian rock music journalist Glenn A Baker dies
Australian music journalist and broadcaster Glenn A Baker has died aged 74.
Body found in search for woman missing in Auckland
Police looking for a woman reported missing from Birkenhead last week have found a body.
Winston Peters 'inviting a sacking' with attack on Chinese-born MP, Helen Clark says
The foreign minister telling Lawrence Xu-Nan to "go back to your own country" sends a bad message t…
South America
Las ventas de iPhone y Mac impulsan un 20% los beneficios de Apple en nueve meses hasta los 101.464 millones de dólares
La compañía registra un récord de ventas de su teléfono móvil en un tercer trimestre
Cronología de una entrada masiva de Marruecos a Ceuta: a nado, bordeando el espigón y entre gritos de victoria
Flujos masivos de migrantes magrebíes han continuado cruzando sin pausa este jueves el espigón que …
Cuando la cultura es desarrollo
La final del Mundial ha sido el evento televisado más visto del planeta. Este año, América Latina y…
La costarricense Grynspan encabeza la primera votación informal para elegir nuevo líder de la ONU
Los 15 miembros del Consejo de Seguridad comienzan el proceso para sustituir a António Guterres. En…
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Utah
Utah's Laidback Salt Lake City Suburb Is An Outdoor Gem With A Historic Main Street And Scenic Trails - islands.com
Utah's Laidback Salt Lake City Suburb Is An Outdoor Gem With A Historic Main Street And Scenic Trai…
Will mortgage rates keep going up?
Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons shed light on this mysterious Bible story
Idaho
Boise Parks and Recreation releases fall activity guide; registration opens August 3 - Idaho News 6
Boise Parks and Recreation releases fall activity guide; registration opens August 3 Idaho News 6
Yellowstone Film Festival moves to October, extends submission deadline
The Yellowstone Film Festival has rescheduled its 2026 event for Oct. 9 through Oct. 11 and extende…
10 Free Activities To Try In Boise According To Trip-Advisor - 1035kissfmboise.com
10 Free Activities To Try In Boise According To Trip-Advisor 1035kissfmboise.com
Wyoming
Youth and Animals Shine at Washakie County Fair - Northern Wyoming News
Youth and Animals Shine at Washakie County Fair Northern Wyoming News
US House Candidate Profiles: David Giralt - Republican - Northern Wyoming News
US House Candidate Profiles: David Giralt - Republican Northern Wyoming News
2026 Washakie County Fair Fun and Judging - Northern Wyoming News
2026 Washakie County Fair Fun and Judging Northern Wyoming News
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Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban, Signaling Other States' Efforts Might Be Illegal Too
A preliminary injunction will keep Kalshi and Polymarket active in the state after a district judge…
'A true American original': Trump lionizes Lindsey Graham
President Trump hailed Sen. Lindsey Graham as "a true American original," leading the country in me…
New Jersey Governor Refuses Noncitizen Voters’ Data to Trump Administration, Calls Aliens ‘Citizens’
Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl's murder, first of 2 executions set for single day
A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to death T…
Cartel leader's ex-wife pleads guilty to violating U.S. sanctions over school tuition
The ex-wife and current partner of a leader of the Mexican cartel Los Cuinis pleaded guilty to viol…
Shootout that killed 3 at festival in Seattle possibly gang-related, investigators say
There were at least three suspects involved in a shootout at a crowded food festival near Seattle's…
