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Singapore Bans Band Massive Attack for Displaying Palestinian Flag
The British group was punished under a policy of racial harmony that has long been criticized as stifling free speech in the city-state.
After Trump Pardon, Former Honduras President Hernández Faces Charges in His Home Country
Juan Orlando Hernández, a former president of Honduras, faces fraud and money laundering charges in his home country after a surprise Trump pardon overturned h…
JASON CHAFFETZ: Democrats desperately need Nancy Pelosi to take charge
With Nancy Pelosi retiring and DNC fundraising anemic, the Democratic Socialists of America's radical platform forces uncomfortable choices.
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Our enemies found a weakness in essential technology. We must fix it … fast
Iran's Strait of Hormuz jamming exposed GPS vulnerability as over 1,100 vessels recorded interferen…
Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls
Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’…
Trump is winning every battle in Iran—and risking the war that matters
Trump faces a credibility test as Iran absorbs U.S. strikes while China, Russia, and allies assess …
For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand
By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dang…
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North America
Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over …
Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes
Videos from Spokane - the second most populus city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and ro…
New Limits on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal, and Prosecutors Say Reflecting Pool Work Was ‘Botched’
Plus, why college jerseys suddenly have corporate logos.
This lawyer believes in second chances. Now AI is providing a boost
Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-power…
Europe
Romanian navy blows up rock in Danube to redirect water to nuclear plant – video
Romanian naval forces carried out a controlled explosion to divert a large volume of water to the O…
Russia blames Ukraine for deadly restaurant bombing in Moscow
Foreign ministry accuses Kyiv of carrying out attack reports say may have been aimed at air force c…
How did nearly 700,000 euros in cash wash up on a Sicilian beach?
On Sicilian beaches, it wasn’t drugs but wads of banknotes that washed up from the sea. Holidaymake…
In blazing Greece, anger grows among residents forced to evacuate
Greece is facing a growing wildfire catastrophe after a week of destructive blazes across the count…
Asia
'Abusing is not cool': Manu Bhaker's social media post goes viral
Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, shared a long message on X on Sunday. She di…
Unhappy over non-inclusion in Karnataka Cabinet, 2 Congress MLAs resign
Two Congress MLAs resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday. They were unhappy ove…
Safety manager dies after falling 10 floors at Hong Kong construction site
A construction safety manager has died after falling about 10 floors at a work site in Hong Kong’s …
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Only days ago, the Japanese yen’s descent showed no signs of stopping, having already dropped to a …
Africa
'Spain expects solidarity' as it grapples with aftermath of Ceuta migration surge
Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco since the territ…
Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy …
Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held villa…
Liberia: Weah Confirms Re-Election Bid
[Liberian Observer] Former President George Manneh Weah's declaration that he will seek the preside…
Oceania
Myanmar releases rare images of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was visited by a delegate of the International Committee o…
Canberra private school boys ranked female students
A prestigious Canberra private school is investigating after male students ranked female students a…
'Lot of nonsense': Dearden clears air on Cowboys future
North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden has cleared the air about his future and given the club a b…
Police hunt for offenders after alleged assault on Camp Sovereignty
Victoria Police are investigating an allegation of assault at Camp Sovereignty with a 37-year-old v…
South America
Cuba could collapse. What’s Trump’s plan for the island?
After Venezuela and Iran, could Cuba be Donald Trump’s next target? As the island endures its worst…
'It's going to be a very close election': Brazil's Lula launches fourth term bid
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched his re-election bid in Brazil. The eight…
For his seventh election campaign, Brazil's president focuses on sovereignty
In Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term…
Virulent wildfires raze entire neighbourhoods in Washington state
At least 600 buildings have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of Washington. One of 15 fi…
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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…
One dead after shooting at Salt Lake City's Liberty Park; suspect in custody - kjzz.com
One dead after shooting at Salt Lake City's Liberty Park; suspect in custody kjzz.com
Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises - KSL News
Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises KSL News
Idaho
Exclusivo: El Mando Central de EE.UU. pide a los oficiales ideas “creativas y poco convencionales” para castigar a Irán
Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen La solicitud de un alto mando del comando militar estadounidense enc…
Smoke lingers as heat returns to southwest Idaho - Idaho News 6
Smoke lingers as heat returns to southwest Idaho Idaho News 6
Los demócratas del Senado están poniendo en juego estados tradicionalmente republicanos. Eso podría no ser suficiente
Análisis por Aaron Blake El principal obstáculo para las aspiraciones de los demócratas de obtener …
Wyoming
New Road Art, Dell Range BLVD in Cheyenne - KGAB
New Road Art, Dell Range BLVD in Cheyenne KGAB
Thoman brings NHSFR queen crown home to Wyoming - WyomingNews.com
Thoman brings NHSFR queen crown home to Wyoming WyomingNews.com
Here’s where the Republican candidates for Wyoming governor diverge on policy - WyomingNews.com
Here’s where the Republican candidates for Wyoming governor diverge on policy WyomingNews.com
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Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and France
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into…
Body found in suitcase in Athens 11 days ago that of 38-year-old British woman
Greek authorities identify remains after reported discovery in a derelict building by homeless manA…
2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete
The flames were being fanned by strong winds in the area, which were hampering firefighting efforts.
National Guard soldier who added Mongolian migrant as second wife pleads guilty to immigration fraud
A D.C. National Guard member who entered a bigamous marriage with an illegal Mongolian immigrant pl…
Elon Musk's xAI Files Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota's Ban on AI 'Nudify' Apps that Create Deepfake Porn
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota, chal…
How Jailhouse Snitches Send Innocent People to Death Row
Pamela Colloff discusses the dangers of incentivized testimony, the difficulty of overturning wrong…
The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key mat…
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their workGet ou…
