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Pakistan Police Station Bombing Kills at Least 14
The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.
'Friends' stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox soak up the sun during Mallorca yacht getaway
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox were spotted sunbathing on a luxury yacht off Mallorca.
Ohio GOP family feud explodes as Sen Bernie Moreno calls on Rep Max Miller to resign
Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Rep. Max Miller of dangerous behavior and called on the fellow Ohio Republican to resign amid a bitter custody battle.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ohio man's Puerto Rico murder leaves close friend reliving the call she never expected
A close friend describes the chilling moment she learned Tyler Wilkin was found shot execution-styl…
Democratic socialist candidate brushes off concerns over DSA 'communists' as GOP 'noise'
Colorado congressional candidate Melat Kiros dismissed concerns about communists in the Democratic …
Amy Schumer earns praise for sharing unfiltered bikini photos amid her weight-loss journey
Amy Schumer shared new bikini photos showing her weight loss results after crediting Mounjaro and h…
AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models
A bipartisan House bill would let DHS order AI companies to shut down dangerous models, with fines …
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North America
How passengers can navigate the WestJet strike
Thousands of passengers could be impacted as Westjet cancels flights amid a strike by its 4,400 fli…
Montreal police investigate fire that heavily damaged kosher restaurant
Investigators have not determined a motive and are not treating it as a hate crime at this stage
How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper
A forensic linguist told the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from jus…
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, argui…
Europe
Ceuta: Most who breached border have left, Spain says
Nearly all of the more than 50,000 migrants who breached the border this week have returned to Moro…
At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes
Ukrainian attacks killed at least nine people across Russia on Sunday, while Russian strikes left a…
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Fire spread deeper into Athens region
Two firefighting helicopters have collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens in Greece. The …
Asia
UK PM Burnham signals support for written constitution
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his support for a written constitution for …
Sun Pharma withdraws 11 eye medicines
SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab for its resistance to implementing an old decree. Attorney Gene…
ゴルフ 全英女子オープン 桑木志帆が優勝 海外メジャー初制覇
女子ゴルフの海外メジャー、今シーズン最終戦の全英女子オープンは最終ラウンドが行われ、23歳の桑木志帆…
Africa
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hos…
Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for…
Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted hi…
UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in…
Oceania
Ten medals for Pacific Island countries at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The curtain has come down on competition at the Commonwealth Games with the closing ceremony on Mon…
'Fridge children': Young Chinese skiers tearing up New Zealand slopes
South Island ski operators see growing Asian market as a chance to attract more visitors during New…
Minister instructs Qld Health to review 'discriminatory' fertility guidance
Several women were told they could no longer proceed with their treatments after the release of the…
Sunny reprieve ahead for south-east Queensland as windy Ekka week looms
Forecasters say showery conditions are expected to ease across much of Queensland's east coast midw…
South America
Vozinha viaja a Chile para fichar por Colo Colo: “El próximo capítulo está en camino”
El portero caboverdiano, una de las estrellas del Mundial 2026, llega a Santiago y termina con la i…
Los fallecidos en la frontera siguen llenando la gran morgue improvisada en Ceuta
El Gobierno eleva las víctimas mortales a 72, pero el Ejecutivo de la ciudad autónoma contabiliza y…
La invencible sprinter Lorena Wiebes logra en Ginebra su segunda victoria en el Tour femenino
La velocista neerlandesa, de 27 años, se ha impuesto en 54 de los últimos 55 sprints que ha disputa…
Brazil's Lula, 80, says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid
Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for what is…
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Utah
Bountiful’s ‘Pantry Packs in the Park’ Returns August 8
On Saturday, August 8, the Bountiful Food Pantry will host its second annual Pantry Packs in the Pa…
Man arrested for rape, kidnapping after Bumble date in Salt Lake City
A man was arrested Thursday for the alleged kidnapping and rape of a woman after a Bumble date in S…
Opinion: The American dream inside ‘Ragtime’
Idaho
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soars to $927 million worldwide, the second-highest debut ever
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Sony Pictures’ and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” soared to the…
Red Flag Warning issued August 2 at 1:30PM MDT until August 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Red Flag Warning: Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations, Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs…
Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
Story by the Associated Press Ceuta, Spain (AP) — Ceuta over the weekend no longer looked like a ci…
Wyoming
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How A Cheyenne Man Trademarked The Famous Hollywood Sign Because He Was In Love - Cowboy State Daily
How A Cheyenne Man Trademarked The Famous Hollywood Sign Because He Was In Love Cowboy State Daily
Here’s where the Republican candidates for Wyoming governor diverge on policy - Cap City News
Here’s where the Republican candidates for Wyoming governor diverge on policy Cap City News
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Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
From his vineyards in Bordeaux wine country, Edouard le Grix de la Salle can sometimes smell the bu…
Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post
Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal inves…
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq have pushed the region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn
Riyadh’s decision to join the US in striking sites associated with the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisa…
'Self-Coup': Wikipedia Owner Proposes Tightening Board Candidate Eligibility Limiting Community Power
The Wikimedia Foundation, which owns Wikipedia, has proposed revisions to its eligibility criteria …
Beyond the Panic: Study Finds That Most Teens Use Social Media Moderately
A new survey finds most teens use social media moderately, though class divides persist.
Unless Fauci Is Held Accountable, America Will Never Recover From His Lies
Because of Fauci, the U.S. government’s disastrous pandemic response was based on a tangled web of …
Trump tries to shield Tennessee conservative firebrand from primary challenge
President Trump is teaming up with a conservative group to protect a Tennessee Republican hard-line…
Fauci repeatedly invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing on COVID-19 after public release of diary pages
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House chief medical adviser, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment…
