Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot dead, likely died of bacterial infection
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Authorities say a beluga whale that lived off Norway’s coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy,…
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Pakistan capital locked down, phone service suspended to stop rally by party of ex-leader Imran Khan
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities have placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to the capital and…
Continue ReadingEU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an ‘economic cold war,’ Hungary’s Orbán says
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says the European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with…
Continue ReadingLandmark ruling from top EU court says some FIFA rules on transfers are contrary to EU law
AP Sports Writer The European Union’s top court says some FIFA rules on player transfers are contrary to EU legislation relating to competition and…
Continue ReadingRainstorms and heavy floods hit large parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16 people
Associated Press KISELJAK, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight Friday, killing at least 16 people in floods and…
Continue ReadingInuit lawmaker asked to leave the podium at Danish Parliament after speaking only in Greenlandic
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A lawmaker representing Greenland in Denmark’s Parliament was asked to leave the podium of the…
Continue ReadingThe Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligence
Associated Press STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Wars, a refugee crisis, famine and artificial intelligence could all be recognized when Nobel Prize…
Continue ReadingBangladesh’s interim leader seeks Malaysia’s support for repatriation of Rohingya refugees
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is seeking Malaysia’s help in engaging a…
Continue ReadingIsraeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Israel carried out another series of punishing airstrikes Friday, hitting suburban Beirut and cutting off the main…
Continue ReadingDozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — More than a dozen tigers were incinerated after the animals contracted bird flu at a zoo in southern…
Continue ReadingJapan’s new leader expresses regret for governing party slush fund scandal, vows stronger defense
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has opened his first policy speech in office by expressing deep regrets…
Continue ReadingTunisia votes Sunday in its third presidential election since the Arab Spring
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning another term in the country’s presidential election…
Continue ReadingInternational fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of the most photographed events in the world is set to kick off Saturday with a mass ascension of…
Continue ReadingProgressive prosecutors in Georgia faced backlash from the start. They say it’s all politics.
Associated Press/Report for America ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Two progressive district attorneys up for reelection in Georgia are under attack for low…
Continue ReadingWork and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates
Associated Press KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Work, classes and flights resumed across Taiwan on Friday after Typhoon Krathon brought torrential…
Continue ReadingA year later, Israeli survivors reflect on the lingering toll of Oct. 7
Associated Press Lilach Almog walks past the remains of a police station seized by Hamas militants and buildings pockmarked by bullets in her…
Continue ReadingWhen will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene’s fury
Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The weary and worn residents of Julianne Johnson’s neighborhood in Asheville have been getting by…
Continue ReadingFor migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: No
AP Education Writer AURORA, Colo. (AP) — East Colfax Avenue was the best place to find a job. That’s what everyone told Sofia Roca. Never…
Continue ReadingDeath threats assail Brazil’s trailblazing trans candidates as they campaign
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Benny Briolly beamed as she strode through the concrete favela alleyway in a snow-white dress, volunteers…
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
Associated Press Abortion rights groups have outraised opponents by a nearly 8-to-1 margin in campaigns for ballot measures across the U.S. this…
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