The downed Russian jet carried Wagner’s hierarchy, from Prigozhin’s No. 2 to his bodyguards
By The Associated Press The passenger manifest of the plane that went down in Russia is essentially a who’s who of Wagner mercenaries,…
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A Burmese hip-hop artist is jailed for 20 years for criticizing Myanmar’s military leaders
BANGKOK (AP) — A 38-year-old Burmese hip-hop artist has been found guilty of criticizing Myanmar’s military-controlled government and has been…
Continue ReadingUkraine marks Independence Day and vows to keep fighting Russia as it remembers the fallen
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is marking its second Independence Day since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Officials…
Continue ReadingFall books: Britney and Barbra’s memoirs are among major releases, but political books are fewer
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the most likely nominees for the 2024 presidential election, but…
Continue ReadingUber raises minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company…
Continue ReadingDominican officials inspect damage inflicted by Tropical Storm Franklin after heavy flooding
By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic fanned out across the…
Continue ReadingAir traffic controllers at Lebanon’s only civilian airport to go on strike over staffing shortages
BEIRUT (AP) — Air traffic controllers at Lebanon’s only civilian airport say they are badly understaffed and are planning to go on strike next…
Continue ReadingCourt rejects appeal by German soldier convicted of plotting to attack politicians
BERLIN (AP) — A German federal court says it has rejected an appeal by a military officer who posed as a Syrian asylum-seeker and was convicted…
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Family of 2-week-old twins in alleged abduction say suspects tried breaking in home days before Amber Alert
By IBRAHIM SAMRA Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A day before 2-week-old twins Montana…
Continue ReadingFIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the…
Continue ReadingUkraine says it landed troops on the shores of Russian-occupied Crimea
By Tim Lister and Olga Voitovych, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian forces have carried out their most complex and ambitious operations to date against…
Continue ReadingTransgender adults are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live in their later years
By ANDREW DeMILLO, LYNNE SLADKY AND LAURA BARGFELD Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rajee Narinesingh faced struggles throughout her…
Continue ReadingRegulator’s review of over 30 Swiss banks finds shortcomings in money-laundering controls
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s financial markets authority says an in-depth review of more than 30 banks conducted…
Continue ReadingNATO-member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming third country to do so
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says his NATO-member country will donate…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 24: Trump, GOP debate, Wagner boss, Heat dome, Seafood ban
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks will be weighed anonymously before boarding their…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 24: Trump, GOP debate, Wagner boss, Heat dome, Seafood ban
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks will be weighed anonymously before boarding their…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s central bank unleashes a big interest rate hike in another sign of an economic shift
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by an aggressive 7.5 percentage…
Continue ReadingHospital services in the UK come to a standstill as thousands of senior doctors strike again
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Hospital care across England is coming to a standstill as senior doctors launch another 48-hour strike…
Continue ReadingBuilding collapse in Nigeria’s capital leaves two people dead while many are feared trapped
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Rescue crews are searching for survivors after a building collapse in Nigeria’s…
Continue ReadingA Pakistani court delays ruling on ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s conviction appeal
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say a top court in Pakistan’s capital is delaying a crucial ruling on an appeal from…
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