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Photos of Egypt’s ‘strongman’ pulling ships, trains and cars in jaw-dropping feats
CAIRO (AP) — Ashraf Mahrous is Egypt’s “strongman.” The Egyptian wrestler known as Kabonga has…
Israel and Hamas launch indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks Monday at an Egyptian resort…
New Rays owners promise Tropicana Field repairs, search for new ballpark around Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to…
Photos of October’s supermoon: A stunning start to a trio of celestial events
October’s supermoon — a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear…
Costa Rica’s electoral tribunal urges National Assembly to strip President Chaves of immunity
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica ’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked the country’s…
Photos show Mary E. Brunkow waking up to the news she is a Nobel winner in medicine
SEATTLE (AP) — Ross Colquhoun woke up his wife Mary E. Brunkow to tell her…
Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip, says he’ll bring message of peace
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday his first foreign trip, to…
Syrian government declares ceasefire after clashes with Kurdish fighters
ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Syria’s minister of defense announced a ceasefire Tuesday after overnight clashes…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 5 The Washington…
Oversight body says South Sudan rivals have recruited fighters, raising war fears
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — An international ceasefire monitor says parties to South Sudan ‘s…
China’s Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea in highest-level visit since 2019
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang will go to North Korea this week in…
Russia hosts Taliban delegation and warns against foreign military presence in Afghanistan
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia hosted a delegation of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government Tuesday and issued…
UK police uncover gang suspected of smuggling thousands of stolen phones to China
LONDON (AP) — British police said Tuesday they have disrupted a criminal network suspected of…
Florida’s Mote Marine Laboratory relocates hundreds of marine animals to new $130M facility
Crews used large nets, water-filled containers and box trucks to relocate hundreds of river otters,…
Analysis: 2 years into the war in Gaza, there is still no clear way out
Two years after Hamas’ attack ignited the war in the Gaza Strip, the militant group…
NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust suit as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing pushes back
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference…
European Parliament lifts immunity of Polish lawmakers amid abuse of power allegations
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The European Parliament on Tuesday lifted the immunity of two Polish…
What to know as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas delegations are holding indirect talks on ending the two-year…
Bonaire residents sue the Netherlands over climate inaction
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A farmer, a prison guard, and a teacher were among…
The Latest: Attorney General Bondi will face Senate over political pressure on Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday as federal agents surge…
Charity linked to Prince Harry loses mandate to manage wildlife reserves in Chad
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad said it has withdrawn a mandate held by a non-profit…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain 9 more UN staff as part of a crackdown
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have detained nine employees of the United Nations…
4 dead, including a child, after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Four people, including a child, died after a boat carrying migrants…
Extreme athlete Baumgartner’s death in paragliding crash was due to human error, inquiry finds
MILAN (AP) — The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was…