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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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Trump Administration Fires U.S. Attorney Minutes After His Appointment
Federal judges had chosen the veteran Seattle prosecutor to fill the vacant seat. Now, a potential …
House Republican in Key Swing Race Discloses a Drunk-Driving Arrest
Representative Mike Lawler of New York said in a televised interview that he was arrested on St. Pa…
Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire
People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylo…
Actor Joanna Pettet was a mysterious darling of the stage and screen
The ingénue raised in Montreal was ‘terribly ambitious’ before abruptly withdrawing from the public…
Europe
Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle
Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of Presi…
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…
Asia
Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case
A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was sentenced to more than three…
US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to t…
Supreme Court asks CBSE for details of steps taken to curb digital evaluation flubs
The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to detail its actions on digital evaluation issues. A one-member c…
SIR exercise: Delhi voters get 10 more days to submit enumeration forms
Electors in Delhi now have an extended period to submit their enumeration forms. House-to-house vis…
Africa
Wagner's disinformation network across Africa: France denies asylum to insider turned whistleblower
For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lea Perruchon, Journalist with Forbidden Stori…
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…
Oceania
Quick hits: Tuchel's tactics allow Messi to orchestrate England crash
England's World Cup ends in heartbreak again, with questions being asked of its manager's decisions…
Backs against the wall, Messi weaves his magic to inspire Argentina
With England leading 1-0 and Argentina's hopes of back-to-back World Cup titles fading, superstar L…
Images released to identify victims in alleged Sydney child abuser probe
Images of distinctive clothing have been released as authorities attempt to identify victims of a S…
Drone delivers supplies to cut off Marlborough community
After a bridge was washed away in floodwaters last week, a group of about 40 farming families were …
South America
Leo Messi bañando al bebé Lamine Yamal: la fotografía de la final del Mundial nació hace casi dos décadas
Este domingo dejará de ser una amable anécdota porque el campeón del mundo y el futbolista que aspi…
‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Banner refers to Falkland Islands conflict in 1982Players celebrate on the pitch with the messageTh…
Messi emula a Maradona ante Inglaterra y va a por Pelé
El 10 lidera una épica remontada de la Albiceleste, que repite un 2-1 a los ingleses como hizo El P…
Argentina, una gran campeona que desafía a España tras remontar a Inglaterra
La Albiceleste se come en el tramo final a un combinado inglés cicatero y jugará la final contra la…
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Utah
Why are Americans still feeling kind of ‘meh’ about higher education?
Yellowstone issues fishing closures due to trout-killing water temperatures
Yellowstone National Park is now implementing full fishing closures at several areas due to high te…
1886 to 2026: Lagoon Amusement Park reaches 140th anniversary
It's been 140 years since what we now know as Lagoon Amusement Park opened to the public. Take a wa…
Idaho
US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche vowed Wednesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill that…
Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to r…
US House GOP launches process to provide $60B for defense, up to $12B for farms
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released their latest budget resolution Wednesday, the first st…
Wyoming
McCann, Wamsley vie for HD48
ROCK SPRINGS -- Incumbent Rep. Darin McCann and challenger James Wamsley recently outlined their vi…
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against author…
Wildfires prompt state of emergency, air quality alert in Minnesota
A northern Minnesota county declared a state of emergency and an air quality alert was issued on Tu…
Actor-Director Andy Serkis Says 'The Hunt for Gollum' Will Favor Tolkien Over DEI
New One Dollar Trump Coin Is Sure to Make Leftists Seethe
EXCLUSIVE: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev Lauds Trump as ‘a Man of Peace,’ Credits Him with Armenia‑Azerbaijan Deal
SHUSHA, Azerbaijan — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev hailed President Donald Trump as a uniquely…
Another Conspiracy Proven: After Years of Denial, UN Condemns Hamas Stealing Aid in Gaza...Sort Of
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