Populist former prime minister in Slovakia signs a deal to form a new government
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — A former prime minister of Slovakia who plans to end the country’s military support for Ukraine is poised to return…
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Here’s what can happen when you view an eclipse incorrectly — and how to avoid that this weekend
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — On Saturday, an annular solar eclipse will create a scintillating “ring of fire” in the skies across the…
Continue Reading‘It feels like a part of us is missing’: After a 15-year-old was murdered, a shattered family struggles to move on without him
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Raul Rios was the sweetheart of his family. When he was around, his family says, there was no such thing as quiet.…
Continue ReadingLondon’s Luton Airport reopens after major disruption caused by a parking garage fire
LONDON (AP) — London’s Luton Airport reopened Wednesday after a vehicle fire spread through a newly built parking garage, causing the partial…
Continue ReadingAn apartment fire in northwestern Spain kills 4 people, including 3 children
VIGO, Spain (AP) — Officials say three children and an adult have died and nine others were injured in a fire in an apartment building believed to…
Continue ReadingFrench troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press COTONOU, Benin (AP) — The French military says it’s begun withdrawing from Niger following the July coup when…
Continue ReadingNorway activists renew protest against wind farm on land used by herders
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Dozen of activists are protesting at Norway’s parliament to express frustration over the Norwegian government’s…
Continue ReadingBiden says the FTC’s proposed ban on junk fees will help families and ‘honest’ businesses
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says his proposed ban on junk fees will help families and “honest”…
Continue ReadingMalaysia’s wildlife department defends its use of puppies as live bait to trap black panthers
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Animal rights groups have protested the use of puppies as live bait to capture black…
Continue Reading2 senior generals purged from Myanmar’s military government are sentenced to life for corruption
BANGKOK (AP) — A military tribunal in strife-torn Myanmar has sentenced two high-ranking generals to life imprisonment after they were found guilty…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s Zelenskyy joins a meeting of global defense leaders to make a direct plea for military aid
By LORNE COOK and LOLITA BALDOR Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has joined a meeting of more than 50…
Continue ReadingUN ‘deeply concerned’ over reports women and children killed in Myanmar bombing
By Akanksha Sharma, Alex Stambaugh and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations says it is “deeply concerned” by reports that civilians,…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after the first of 2 big updates on inflation this week
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted higher in a quiet day of trading Wednesday as yields were mixed in the bond…
Continue ReadingAustralian reporter Cheng Lei released after three years detention in China over espionage charges
By Alex Stambaugh, Hilary Whiteman and Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei has been released by China and returned home to…
Continue ReadingA Chinese Australian journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to Australia
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a Chinese Australian journalist who was…
Continue ReadingACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year low
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer High school students’ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more…
Continue ReadingAs strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
By JOSEPH KRAUSS and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined with a top political rival…
Continue ReadingConnor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut. The Chicago Blackhawks rookie picked up an…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire’s presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the first nationally known candidate to sign…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high. The net number of…
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