German president inaugurates the rebuilt tower of a church with Nazi-era historical baggage
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s president has inaugurated the rebuilt tower of a church that became associated with the Nazis’…
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UK drug regulator approves Alzheimer’s drug but government likely won’t pay for it
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Britain’s drug regulator has authorized the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, saying that it’s the first medicine to…
Continue ReadingRatification of Indonesian election law changes delayed as protesters try to storm parliament
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The deputy speaker of Parliament says Indonesian lawmakers have canceled plans to ratify revisions to…
Continue ReadingHungary says it will provide free tickets to Brussels for migrants trying to enter the EU
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s anti-immigration government says it is prepared to provide free one-way tickets to Brussels…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Hone forms in the central Pacific Ocean, Gilma still a Category 3 hurricane
HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Hone has formed in the central Pacific Ocean. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu says…
Continue ReadingThe biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi urges efforts to end Ukraine war after talks in Poland
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is urging diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine during a visit to…
Continue ReadingRussian climbers reach hospital after rescue in Pakistani Himalayas
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Two Russian climbers who were injured on the slopes of one of northern Pakistan’s highest…
Continue ReadingFrench destroyer rescues 29 mariners from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks by Yemen rebels
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from an oil tanker that came under repeated attack from…
Continue ReadingFloods maroon many people in Bangladesh and India and cause at least 15 deaths
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Floodwaters have inundated parts of India and Bangladesh, causing at least 15 deaths. Authorities said…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy makes 1st visit to border area where Ukrainian forces launched offensive into Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit Thursday to the border area where his forces…
Continue ReadingBody of British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among those recovered from yacht wreckage, officials say
PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — The Italian coast guard said Thursday the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among those recovered off the coast…
Continue ReadingBaby among at least 10 people who drowned after migrant boat overturned on Serbia-Bosnia border
Associated Press BRATUNAC, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Officials in Serbia and Bosnia say a baby was among at least 10 people who drowned after a…
Continue ReadingCambodia’s prime minister welcomes artifacts returned by New York’s Met and other collections
Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s prime minister has led a celebration of the return of dozens of precious centuries-old…
Continue ReadingHead-on collision of 2 vehicles in New Zealand kills 3 South Korean skiers
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Three South Korean skiers were killed and two people were seriously injured after their vehicles collided head-on in New…
Continue ReadingGunmen open fire on a school van in Pakistan’s Punjab province, killing 2 children
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say gunmen opened fire on a school van in eastern Pakistan, killing two children and wounding six other people.…
Continue Reading‘That’s my dad!’: Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination
Associated Press Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father’s life, and his pride exploded out of him. “That’s my…
Continue ReadingIn Mexico, an Indigenous Triqui artist embraces his roots through contemporary rap
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Backstage at a celebration of Indigenous peoples in Mexico City’s sprawling central square, Carlos CGH…
Continue ReadingMan opens plane’s door and walks on wing at Australian airport before he’s arrested
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A passenger was arrested at an Australian airport after he left a stationary airliner through an…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi visits Ukraine this week, after a recent trip to Moscow. Here’s what it could mean
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a historic…
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