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+ WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash—The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-langu...

+ Sam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64—Entertainment broadcaster Sam Rubin has died at age 64 [Category: Ente...

+ Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8—A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden admini...

+ Flooding in Brazil is set to continue through the weekend —The worst isn't over as flooding is set to continue through the weeken...

+ Barron Trump declines Florida GOP delegate position due to 'prior commitments'—Barron Trump declines Florida GOP delegate position due to "prior comm...

+ Oprah Winfrey apologizes for being 'major contributor' to diet culture—Oprah Winfrey addresses her role in diet culture and apologizes during...

+ Search crews uncover bodies of 2 skiers buried by Utah avalanche—Search crews have recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who w...

+ At least 125 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday—There have been at least 125 reported tornadoes across the country sin...

+ WATCH: Brother drives 17 hours to surprise sister at her nursing school graduation—Kylei Gray received the surprise of a lifetime when her younger brothe...

+ WATCH: Toddler learns taekwondo from dad in adorable training sessions —Karina might be a future Olympian! [Category: GMA]

+ Teen pleads guilty in rock-throwing spree that killed 20-year-old driver—Seven vehicles were hit by large landscaping rocks on the night of Apr...

+ Police: Theft suspect stole police vehicles while cuffed, survived officers' gunfire—A man in a hospital gown who stole two police cruisers while handcuffe...

+ VA improperly approved almost $11M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says—Some have challenged having to pay the money back, an inspector genera...

+ 3 big takeaways from Day 15 of Trump's hush money trial—A series of custodial witnesses introduced evidence Friday to set the ...

+ Oakland officially adds 'San Francisco Bay' to airport name despite legal challenge—The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted to rename Me...

+ Former Miss USA 2023 alleges toxic work environment in resignation letter—Former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt claimed in her resignation letter th...

+ Liam, Olivia are still the most popular US baby names; Mateo makes debut on the list—Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby na...

+ US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears—Consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six mont...

+ Police prevent environmental activists from storming Tesla factory in Germany—German police say they have prevented hundreds of demonstrators from s...

+ Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court—A federal appeals court upheld the criminal conviction of Steve Bannon...

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+ Sudan: UN chief denounces blockade of humanitarian corridors by belligerents—Speaking at a news briefing during the United Nations Civil Society Co...

+ Niger: Court session on lifting of Bazoum’s presidential immunity postponed—According to Niger Bar Association, the postponement of the case till ...

+ Prince Harry, Meghan in Nigeria for Invictus games, Soldier meetings—Harry and Meghan will be meeting with wounded soldiers and their famil...

+ Africa: New study suggests climate change could mean declining malaria risk—Researchers predict that the hot and dry conditions brought about by c...

+ Sudan's descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaida to make a return to historic stronghold—"Sudan's moment has come; chaos is our chance to sow the seeds of jiha...

+ South African president labels party's burning flag campaign Ad as treason—The Democratic Alliance has come up with controversial ads in past ele...

+ Eastern Congo hit by unprecedented floods, affecting almost 500 000 - WFP—Overflowing rivers and lakes destroyed crops, blocked roads, and displ...

+ Civil society actors want greater role in global governance—Bringing together representatives of civil society, governments, senio...

+ Morocco celebrates Festibaz donkey festival—On the sidelines of the festival, the Society for the Protection of An...

+ Corruption: a critical barrier to progress [Business Africa]—This week's lineup: Africa's ongoing battle against corruption, Zambia...

+ 44 workers still missing days after South Africa building collapse—"Despite the introduction of large machinery, rescue techniques will s...

+ Haiti: Voodoo attracting more believers as gang violence surge—“Today vodou is different (from what it used to be). It is a clean and...

+ WHO's 194 member countries struggle to draft a pandemic treaty—A final round of talks involving governments, advocacy groups and othe...

+ Nigeria's Senate proposes death penalty for drug trafficking—This replaces life imprisonment, previously the harshest penalty. Nige...

+ Four Tiktokers arrested after filming prank video outside Police Station—“The viral video of a daylight robbery at the Kilifi Administration Po...

+ Chad: Supporters of Mahamat Deby take to the streets in celebration of electoral win—“So everyone's happy. We've heard about the (high) turnout, which show...

+ Kenya: In Nairobi, residents face forced evictions—The Kenyan government reports that over 200 people have lost their liv...

+ Chad's military ruler declared winner of presidential election as opposition disputes result—The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Ma...

+ Kenya hosts South Sudan peace talks joined by African leaders—The talks are between the government and rebel opposition groups that ...

+ Putin criticizes Western nations on 79th victory day anniversary—Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Nazi Germany's defeat in W...

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+ Commerce minister pushes for wider Saudi-Thai trade—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qas...

+ Book Review: ‘I Used to Have a Plan: But Life Had Other Ideas’ by Alessandra Olanow—“I Used to Have a Plan: But Life Had Other Ideas” is a captivating boo...

+ What We Are Reading Today: The Shield of Achilles—Author: W. H. Auden Edited by Alan Jacobs “The Shield of Achilles,” ...

+ India’s opposition jubilant as Modi critic Kejriwal gets bail to campaign in elections—NEW DELHI: India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minist...

+ Israeli troops drive further into Rafah as tanks split city in two—JEDDAH: Israeli troops pushed further into Rafah in southern Gaza on F...

+ US report criticizes Israel but does not block arms—WASHINGTON: A long-awaited State Department report on Friday criticize...

+ Royal Saudi Air Force concludes participation in ‘Desert Flag’ drill in UAE—RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Air Force on Friday ended its participation in...

+ Saudi Arabia welcomes UN vote backing Palestinian bid for full membership—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday welcomed the adoption by the UN General...

+ How building greener homes in Saudi Arabia could benefit the environment and well-being of homeowners—RIYADH: The concept of sustainable living has gained significant tract...

+ Regional collaboration flourishes in effort to boost digital transformation —CAIRO: Digital transformation is on the cusp as regional companies joi...

+ Saudi’s Yazeed Al-Rajhi storms into the lead of Tabuk Toyota Rally—TABUK: Saudi pilot Yazeed Al-Rajhi and German co-driver Timo Gottschal...

+ UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership—NEW YORK CITY: The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a ...

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+ We tried to get these people out of Afghanistan. They’re still there.—Media scrambled to get Afghan colleagues out after the Taliban takeove...

+ Eurovision shapes the Continent’s identity—The annual singing contest endures geopolitical winds by focusing on t...

+ A love letter to lilacs and the joys of fleeting pleasure—The mission to capture my lilac’s fleeting scent was a flop. What I ga...

+ A landmark settlement protecting children at the border is set to roll back—For 27 years, the landmark Flores agreement has curbed the mistreatmen...

+ Hundreds of volunteers answer the call to help dogs stranded in Brazil’s floods—Heavy rain and flooding in southern Brazil has displaced 300,000 peopl...

+ In war-torn Haiti, Vodou draws thousands seeking comfort, protection from gangs—As gang violence grips their country, the ancient tradition of Vodou i...

+ This retired Marine pilot aims to be the role model she never had in Afghanistan—Retired Marine helicopter pilot Alexis Federico is helping an aviation...

+ College class of 2024: Shaped by crisis, seeking community—From pandemic to protests, these college seniors have faced unusual ch...

+ College Class of 2024: Shaped by crisis, seeking community—From pandemic to protests, these college seniors have faced unusual ch...

+ Historic Israeli desire to ‘go it alone’ is tested by Gaza and Iran—Israel is facing historic challenges over its instinct to act alone in...

+ On rare visit, Xi Jinping tries to rescue China’s relationship with Europe—Beijing once hoped Europe’s quest for independence from Washington wou...

+ Civic joy in South Africa’s vote—A watershed election reveals youthful determination to sweeten democra...

+ Behind the verse: Six Monitor poets share why they write poetry—It’s no secret that poetry is one of the least lucrative forms of writ...

+ Michigan gets its first-ever tornado emergency as massive hail batters Southeast—Tornadoes have touched down in a handful of states across the U.S. thi...

+ A ‘one-way ticket’ through the Harlem Renaissance—An exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes more than 160 wo...

+ Aid nears Gaza pier as residents brace for looming Rafah invasion—The first aid shipment is on its way to the newly built floating platf...

+ Mamma Mia! Here we go again. Eurovision wraps up in Sweden with pomp and protests.—Eurovision’s 2024 competition is bringing flashy and theatrical pop mu...

+ Lithium is key to green technology. Where will the US source it?—“The War Below” examines the global competition for metals like lithiu...

+ Sudan war’s rape survivors flout taboos to help each other recover—Women who have been raped in Sudan’s brutal civil war are refusing to ...

+ Trump on trial: What to know as case moves toward pivotal witness—Donald Trump’s hush money trial has seen dramatic testimony this week....

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+ Crisis Unresolved: Gaza's Plight Deepens as Talks Falter—Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in Rafah on Thursday, as reported by...

+ Angry Israeli envoy shreds UN Charter over resolution supporting full membership of Palestine—New York [US], May 11 (ANI): In a strong display of outrage, Israeli A...

+ UN calls for independent probe of alleged mass graves in Gaza—The United Nations Security Council called Friday for an immediate ind...

+ Sofia Kenin upsets Ons Jabeur in Rome—(Photo credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports) Sofia Kenin added her growi...

+ Crisis Unresolved: Gaza's Plight Deepens as Talks Falter—Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in Rafah on Thursday, as reported by...

+ Humanitarian aid critically needed in Gaza: UN agencies—GENEVA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Days after the Israeli army took control of...

+ 2nd LD Writethru: Hamas says to reconsider negotiating strategy—GAZA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Hamas said in a statement Friday that it will...

+ 110,000 flee Rafah as Israeli-Hamas fighting continues—JERUSALEM - The United Nations says about 110,000 people have fled the...

+ UN Security Council calls for investigator access to mass graves in Gaza—UNITED NATIONS, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Friday c...

+ Police remove Pro-Palestine camps at three US universities—Schools in Arizona, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have cracked down o...

+ South Africa requests ICJ to stop Israeli assault on Rafah—THE HAGUE, May 10 (Xinhua) -- South Africa asked the International Cou...

+ Shocking practises revealed at military base in Israel—In Israel's Negev desert, an Israeli military base that doubles as a d...

+ Egypt's FM, U.S. secretary of state discuss recent developments in Rafah—CAIRO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and ...

+ With Pause, US Joins Other States Stopping Arms Transfers to Israel—This week, United States President Joe Bidenannounced that his adminis...

+ Kenya launches guidelines on green hydrogen production—NAIROBI, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's energy regulator on Friday issued ...

+ "Through laughs, victories, losses": Neha Dhupia pens special wish for hubby Angad Bedi on 6th wedding anniversary—Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10 (ANI): It's a special day for Neh...

+ UN agency closes East Jerusalem compound after fire it says was arson—JERUSALEM - The main United Nations aid agency for Palestinians closed...

+ Murals Celebrate Iconic Women From Serbia's History—BELGRADE -- Across Serbia's cities, vibrant murals are serving as trib...

+ Facial Reconstruction of Ancient Egyptian Mummy Revealed—An ancient Egyptian mummified head exhibited in an Australian school l...

+ Rafah assault will strengthen Hamas hand, says White House—The United States is again warning Israel against expanding its limite...

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+ India-France to hold 7th edition of Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26 —India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Milit...

+ Donald Trump's youngest son pulls out of political debut citing 'prior commitments' —Barron Trump (18) had been selected by the Florida GOP to serve as an ...

+ IAF convoy ambush: Indian Army vows revenge, hunt for terrorists enters day 6 in Poonch — [Link to media]

+ IMD predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple states as Delhi-NCR witnesses major weather disruptions —The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall...

+ Apple faces backlash over iPad ad showing machines crushing creative tools — [Link to media]

+ 'Need to fight dictatorship': Kejriwal hits the ground running with AAP roadshow in Delhi after jail release —Arvind Kejriwal's return to the campaign trail is set to energize the ...

+ Strong solar storm could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US — [Link to media]

+ Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande reviews security situation along LAC in Ladakh —General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff, conducted a thorough ass...

+ Anjuman hopeful of relief for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from J&K High Court —Mirwaiz Umar Farooq faces continued restrictions on addressing Friday ...

+ Angry Israeli envoy shreds UN Charter over resolution supporting full membership of Palestine —Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded the UN Charter at the United N...

+ Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities —Pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the University ...

+ Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA —North Korea announced plans to equip its military with a new 240mm mul...

+ "If a dacoit gets bail, then there is no point in celebrating": BJP's Agnimitra Paul on interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal —BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for celebr...

+ Maharashtra: NCB busts interstate drug racket, seizes 3,600 Nitrazepam tablets, codeine syrup bottles in Thane, two held —The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an interstate drug syndi...

+ First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras —A massive solar storm, the strongest in over 20 years, hit Earth, caus...

+ US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law —The Biden administration has raised concerns over potential violations...

+ Arvind Kejriwal News Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal to visit Hanuman Temple today, address media; hold roadshow — [Link to media]

+ UN News Live Updates: India supports UN resolution backing Palestinian bid for full membership — [Link to media]

+ In rare form, saffron worth king’s ransom: ‘Kesar’ prices soar up to Rs 4.95 lakh/kg in retail as Iran tensions weaken its exports of the spice —Amidst geopolitical tensions in West Asia causing a sharp decline in s...

+ Bella Ramsey starrer Girl Next Door: Here’s all you may want to know about filming, plot and production team —'Girl Next Door' follows the story of Sam, a young mother who becomes ...

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+ Biden raises millions in the Bay Area as he says his campaign is underestimated—President Biden raised millions of dollars for his reelection bid in ...

+ Russia tries to breach Ukraine's defenses in the Kharkiv region. Feint, or all-out assault?—Ukraine is trying to determine if Russia's ground attack in Kharkiv is...

+ Solar storm heading to Earth could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to California—A geomagnetic storm is heading to Earth, with the possibility to disru...

+ Granderson: Biden is right to nudge Israel toward protecting civilians in Rafah—Pausing a shipment of weapons sends a message that the U.S. values hum...

+ Facing a 'national emergency,' South Korea president announces new ministry to boost birth rate —If South Korea doesn't reverse its current low birth rate, the country...

+ Facing a 'national emergency,' South Korea president urges citizens to have more babies—If South Korea doesn't reverse its current low birth rate, the country...

+ Jewish families say anti-Israel messaging in Bay Area classrooms is making schools unsafe —Jewish families across the Bay Area say they've been disturbed by the ...

+ Experts blast CDC over failure to test sewage for signs of H5N1 bird flu virus—As officials attempt to determine the extent of bird flu outbreaks amo...

+ Experts blast CDC over refusal to test sewage for signs of H5N1 bird flu virus—As officials attempt to determine the extent of bird flu outbreaks amo...

+ Hollywood mega-donor Haim Saban slams Biden's decision to halt weapons shipment to Israel—Haim Saban was criticized by Muslim American leaders over his remarks ...

+ California AG plans how to thwart Trump with lawsuits if he wins another term—A second Trump term would likely invite lawsuits over environmental, i...

+ Biden administration wants to speed up deportation for some migrants. How will it work?—The change comes as the White House and Democrats play offense on the ...

+ Miss Teen USA resigns — days after Miss USA does the same — amid 'workplace toxicity' allegation—Days after Miss USA resigned, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava also q...

+ We all have a worm in our brain: Welcome to 2024—The revelation that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a...

+ Supreme Court rules owners of seized cars are not entitled to immediate hearing —The Supreme Court refuses to tighten the rules when police seize cars.

+ 'Are you a Zionist?' Checkpoints at UCLA encampment provoked fear, debate among Jews—At UCLA, the legacy of the encampment remains an issue of much debate,...

+ Calmes: Trump promises to subvert the law — first by freeing the Jan. 6 criminals —The U.S. president is sworn to uphold the law, but presidential candid...

+ Mistrust, fights and blood sport: How COVID-19 trauma is shaping the 2024 election—Americans want to forget about COVID-19, but fallout from the pandemic...

+ Migrants play 'the asylum lottery' on controversial U.S. government app—Depending on whom you ask, the federal immigration app CBP One is a so...

+ Chinese President Xi's trip to Europe: 'Charm offensive' or canny bid to divide the West? —Touring Europe for the first time in five years, Chinese President Xi ...

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+ Biden administration: It's 'reasonable' to suspect Israel violated international law in Gaza—The Biden administration on Friday said it is "reasonable to assess" t...

+ GOP senators introduce 'pro-life' bill to boost resources for mothers—A group of Republican senators on Friday introduced legislation aimed ...

+ Barron Trump will not attend Florida RNC as delegate after all—Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump has turned down an offer to s...

+ NBA's Glen 'Big Daddy' Davis sentenced to 40 months for healthcare fraud—A federal court on Friday sentenced former NBA champion Glen "Big Dadd...

+ New Reba McEntire comedy, 'Wicked' special set at NBC while 'Suits' spinoff still pending—NBC set its fall schedule for the 2024-2025 season. New shows include ...

+ Tesla's expansion plans in Germany prompt clash between protesters, police—Climate activists protesting the expansion Tesla's Brandenburg factory...

+ Chinese EV maker Zeekr launches on N.Y. Stock Exchange as it seeks expansion—Chinese EV electric vehicle maker Zeekr, owned by Geely, was listed on...

+ Watch: Man rescues waterslide from defunct theme park in Ohio—A fan of Ohio's defunct Coney Island theme park decided to keep a smal...

+ Trump hush-money trial: Fourth week of testimony concludes as Michael Cohen expected on stand next week—Former White House executive assistant Madeleine Westerhout's testimon...

+ 'Star Wars' fan wins big lottery jackpot on franchise holiday—The Force was strong with a Massachusetts man when he scored a $5.37 m...

+ Billionaire quantitative investor Jim Simons dies at 86—Billionaire mathematician Jim Simons, who pioneered quantitative tradi...

+ Sasha Pieterse says she obsessed over playing troubled twins in 'Image of You'—Sasha Pieterse told UPI she wanted to play a dual role in "The Image o...

+ Sasha Pieterse: 'Image of You' film blends rom-com, thriller elements—Sasha Pieterse told UPI she wanted to play a dual role in "The Image o...

+ Chinese EV maker Zeekr launches on N.Y. stock exchange as it seeks expansion—Chinese EV maker Zeekr, owned by Geely, made the New York Stock Exchan...

+ Dave Bautista, Samuel L. Jackson begin production on 'Afterburn'—Black Bear announced the start of production on "Afterburn," a comic b...

+ Toronto expected to be WNBA's first international expansion team—The WNBA is expected to award Toronto with an expansion team, with the...

+ Jensen Ackles joins Justin Hartley in video, photos of Sunday's 'Tracker—CBS released a clip and photos of Sunday's "Tracker" featuring guest s...

+ Federal government announces new initiatives to monitor, prevent bird flu—H5N1 avian flu is now infecting U.S. dairy cows and the federal govern...

+ Dolphins first-rounder Chop Robinson says pass rush improved over off-season—Demeioun "Chop" Robinson was already known for the relentless engine h...

+ Disney's 'Zombies 4' adds 5 new cast members, vampires—"Zombies" franchise star Chandler Kinney told UPI the upcoming "Zombie...

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+ Georgian Police Arrest Russian Man at Anti-Government Protest – Reports—Local media reported that Andrei Rautberg is among six “violent” prote...

+ Passenger Bus Plunges Into St. Petersburg River, Killing 4—Surveillance video shared by police showed the bus making a U-turn and...

+ Russia Launches New Ground Offensive Against Northeastern Ukraine—"At approximately 5:00 a.m. the enemy attempted to break through our d...

+ Russia Launches Offensive Into Kharkiv Region, Ukraine Says—"At approximately 5:00 a.m. the enemy attempted to break through our d...

+ Putin Signals Continuity With PM Mishustin’s Reappointment—Once appointed, the new head of government is expected to propose a ca...

+ Russian Lawmakers Approve Mishustin’s Return as PM—The State Duma voted 375-0 in favor of Mikhail Mishustin’s reappointme...

+ Ukrainian Drone Attacks Oil Refinery in Russia’s Kaluga Region—U.S. officials have previously warned that strikes on Russian refineri...

+ In Annexed Crimea, War Looms Over Victory Day Celebrations—“If we hear the sirens, we run to the shelter and wait,” said Yana, a ...

+ ‘Day of Unity’ or ‘Day of Sorrow’? Russians Celebrate Third Victory Day Since Invasion —Although moods were high in Moscow, dozens of regions across Russia sc...

+ Russia Agrees to Remove Some Troops, Border Guards From Armenia—Russian guards would remain on Armenia's borders with Turkey and Iran,...

+ Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Exiled Rapper Oxxxymiron—State media, citing anonymous sources, reported that the rapper is acc...

+ In First, Drone Attacks Oil Refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan—Regional authorities said Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat, Russia’s 10th-lar...

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+ Justice Thomas Denounces ‘the Nastiness and the Lies’ Faced by His Family—The statement was among the few public remarks he has made since revel...

+ A Solar Storm Lights Up the Night Sky—The unusual sight of aurora borealis was visible across Britain on Fri...

+ USC Valedictorian Graduates Without a Speech, but With Cheers—Asna Tabassum, whose speech was canceled by University of Southern Cal...

+ Ronn Torossian, an NYC Executive, Arrested After Confrontation at Syracuse Protest—Ronn Torossian, an associate of Mayor Eric Adams, said he was protesti...

+ Solar Storm Intensifies, Making Northern Lights Visible: What to Know—Officials warned of potential blackouts or interference with navigatio...

+ Solar Storm Could Light Up the Night Skies—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare warn...

+ Inside Miss USA Turmoil: A Leaked Letter and String of Resignations—Noelia Voigt’s announcement this week that she was stepping down as Mi...

+ U.S. Defends U.N. Voting ‘No’ on Palestinian Membership—The United States among a handful of holdouts on the vote, which was w...

+ What We Know About Where Aid Can Enter Gaza—A look at the humanitarian assistance getting into the Gaza Strip by l...

+ Judge Merchan Cracks Down on Michael Cohen’s Taunting of Trump in Hush-Money Case—Ahead of Michael D. Cohen’s testimony Monday, the judge told prosecuto...

+ Aiming for Rosier Ties, Xi Wraps Up Europe Visit—The red carpet receptions China’s leader received in France, Serbia an...

+ Jim Simons, Math Genius Who Conquered Wall Street, Dies at 86—Using advanced computers, he went from M.I.T. professor to multibillio...

+ 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Hush-Money Trial After Stormy Daniels’s Testimony—The fourth week of the trial interspersed intense and emotional testim...

+ Biden’s Real Mistake in Pausing Military Aid to Israel—In how Biden made his announcement, the president enabled Netanyahu to...

+ Astoria the Wild Turkey Is a Manhattan Celebrity—The wild turkey wandered into Midtown Manhattan this week, so far evad...

+ Apple Will Revamp Siri to Catch Up to Its Chatbot Competitors—Apple plans to announce that it will bring generative A.I. to iPhones ...

+ Israel and Egypt Spar, Squeezing Gaza Aid Routes—With no resumption of deliveries in sight, officials fear the territor...

+ U.S. to Announce New Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles—The administration could raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China...

+ Westminster Dog Show 2024 Preview: Rescue Dog Seeks Agility Crown—An animal whisperer and her feisty mutt Miles are among the hopefuls a...

+ What Part of Civil Society Will Trump’s Party Target Next?—Authoritarians abroad often target NGOs. Don’t think it can’t happen h...

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+ After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13—Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teena...

+ Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival—Spurred by his anger at the African National Congress, Mr. Zuma formed...

+ Chad’s Military Ruler Is Announced as Winner of Disputed Election—The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minist...

+ ‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse—Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under ...

+ Boeing Plane Goes Off Runway in Senegal, Leaving at Least 10 Injured—The authorities in Senegal said the incident involving the aircraft, a...

+ Preparations Ramp Up for Global Security Force to Quell Haitian Violence—More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multination...

+ ‘Alarm Bells’ Were Ringing: Johannesburg Officials Faulted Over Deadly Fire—Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that ki...

+ The Bleak Life in Captivity of Niger’s Deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum—Nine months after a coup in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of France a...

+ Liberia Moves to Create War Crimes Court, Decades After Civil Wars Ended—Until now, key players had blocked the establishment of a court that c...

+ The Premier League Title Race the Whole World Is Watching—A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The...

+ At 2024 Venice Biennale, Artists Make a Case for Returning Looted Artifacts—For years, activists and politicians have led discussions about whethe...

+ Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation—The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, ...

+ Mali Claims Death of Islamic State Terrorist Who Helped Lead Ambush in Niger—The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an...

+ Surrounded by Fighters and Haunted by Famine, Sudan City Fears Worst—A powerful paramilitary group has encircled El Fasher, the last remain...

+ Chad Election 2024: What to Know—The Central African nation’s May 6 election appears to offer voters a ...

+ Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya—Heavy rains have been pounding parts of East Africa for weeks, and the...

+ Asylum Seekers Already in U.K. Say Rwanda Law Creates New Anxiety—For the tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Britain, a new law brin...

+ Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa—Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farm...

+ Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88—She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and else...

+ U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad—The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as bo...

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+ Friday evening news briefing: Labour would make Britain ‘asylum capital of the world’— [Category: topics:organisations/labour-party, topics:people/james-cle...

+ Thursday evening news briefing: Hunt urges Bailey not to cut interest rates too quickly— [Category: topics:people/jeremy-hunt, topics:things/inflation, topics...

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+ Biden administration: It's 'reasonable' to suspect Israel violated international law in Gaza—The Biden administration on Friday said it is "reasonable to assess" t...

+ GOP senators introduce 'pro-life' bill to boost resources for mothers—A group of Republican senators on Friday introduced legislation aimed ...

+ Barron Trump will not attend Florida RNC as delegate after all—Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump has turned down an offer to s...

+ NBA's Glen 'Big Daddy' Davis sentenced to 40 months for healthcare fraud—A federal court on Friday sentenced former NBA champion Glen "Big Dadd...

+ Tesla's expansion plans in Germany prompt clash between protesters, police—Climate activists protesting the expansion Tesla's Brandenburg factory...

+ Chinese EV maker Zeekr launches on N.Y. Stock Exchange as it seeks expansion—Chinese EV electric vehicle maker Zeekr, owned by Geely, was listed on...

+ Trump hush-money trial: Fourth week of testimony concludes as Michael Cohen expected on stand next week—Former White House executive assistant Madeleine Westerhout's testimon...

+ Billionaire quantitative investor Jim Simons dies at 86—Billionaire mathematician Jim Simons, who pioneered quantitative tradi...

+ Police arrest another trespasser at Drake's Toronto mansion—Police were called to Toronto rapper Drake's mansion Thursday to respo...

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