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Oxford debating society votes to oust president for controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk
LONDON (AP) — The prestigious Oxford debating society voted to oust its incoming president over…
Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch…
Ukrainian citizens arrested in Poland and Romania over an alleged Russian plot
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Ukrainian citizen allegedly working for Russian intelligence services as part…
Former French President Sarkozy begins a 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy
PARIS (AP) — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered a prison in Paris on Tuesday…
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January
NEW YORK (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January,…
Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for Aston Villa game, citing safety concerns
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline any tickets…
Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thick smog blanketed India’s capital Tuesday, a day after millions celebrated…
Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast’s iron lady, eyes presidential palace in unlikely comeback bid
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Years after she was holed up in a bunker alongside…
A look at the hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Palestinian militants have so far released 13 bodies of hostages…
Japan elects its first female prime minister, in photos
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime…
Israel still fires on Lebanon almost a year after a ceasefire. Some predict the same for Gaza
BEIRUT (AP) — As a tenuous ceasefire took hold in Gaza this month, Israel launched…
Houthis release 5 Yemeni UN staffers in Sanaa after weekend detention at offices
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Houthi rebels released five Yemeni United Nations staff members and allowed…
Springer’s homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCS
TORONTO (AP) — Woah, Canada! After a huge swing by George Springer, the World Series…
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29
Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one…
Hong Kong runway set for reopening after crash but won’t be used regularly for now
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday were preparing to reopen the runway…
House Republicans preparing report on Biden’s use of autopen after months of investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are preparing to release a report on the findings of…
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes…
Louvre remains closed a day after daring theft of Napoleonic jewels
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre remained closed Monday, a day after historic jewels were stolen…
False alarm on American Airlines after pilots thought someone was trying to break into the cockpit
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Pilots aboard a commercial jet mistakenly thought someone was trying to…
US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals…
A man took videos as his home floated away with him inside in Alaska’s storms
The remnant storms of Typhoon Halong tore into western Alaska with such ferocity that they…
Bolivia’s first conservative president in 20 years promises warmer US ties
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s first conservative president-elect in 20 years, Rodrigo Paz, injected…
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US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for…
Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle…