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Aerial circus in Brazil spotlights a path to healing for female victims of gender-based violence
NITEROI, Brazil (AP) — Performers twisted and twirled above the sand on a beach across…
A father returns from Israeli detention to find Gaza and his family shattered
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Amid the joy of being released after 20 months…
Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods and goddesses to life
NEW YORK (AP) — The powerful gods of ancient Egypt are having a get-together on…
A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A large mushroom farm near the Kenyan capital of Nairobi is…
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in more than a week of fighting that…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza CAIRO (AP) —…
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S.…
Taiwan’s main opposition party elects new leader in a race clouded by claims of China meddling
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan ’s main opposition Nationalist Party chose a former lawmaker as…
Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California’s Newsom
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part…
Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza
CAIRO (AP) — Israel said Hamas handed over “two coffins of deceased hostages ” from…
Morocco’s Gen Z protesters demand accountability and education reform
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Refusing to let the coming wave of fanfare around December’s Africa…
US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying…
US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday…
US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Saturday that it has…
Passenger bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 17 dead
SAO PAULO (AP) — A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment…
California labor leader’s felony charge over immigration protest is reduced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leader of a labor union in Southern California who was…
Ivory Coast’s leader urges youth to vote in key election, touting himself as best choice
ABIDJAN. Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara called on the country’s youth…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels raid a UN facility but all staff are reported safe
CAIRO (AP) — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday raided a U.N. facility in Yemen’s capital,…
One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
It was one scandal too many. After emails emerged this week showing that Prince Andrew…
Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’
HONOLULU (AP) — Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in…
Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The most recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have left…
Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missiles
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians shared their disappointment Saturday that the U.S. may not provide…
Learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus…
‘Filipino Towns’ around the US preserve history and raise community’s visibility
It was over four centuries ago to the day Saturday that Filipinos set foot on…