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The Latest: Israeli strikes pummel Gaza City as a new ground offensive gets underway
Palestinian residents reported heavy strikes across Gaza City on Tuesday and Israel’s defense minister said…
Al-Qaida-linked militants target fuel trucks in Mali in a blockade that could squeeze the economy
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Militants affiliated with al-Qaida have burned and destroyed some 100 trucks…
Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media…
Colombia peace court sentences former FARC leaders for their role in thousands of kidnappings
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s peace tribunal on Tuesday issued its first sentence on war…
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is charged with murder as prosecutor says DNA found on rifle trigger
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors brought a murder charge on Tuesday against the man accused…
Robert Redford embodied an American ideal, and often lived the part, too
NEW YORK (AP) — Born during the Great Depression with sun-kissed California looks, Robert Redford…
Israeli military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians flee
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, vowing to overwhelm…
Belarus sentences journalist to 4 years in prison, days after release of over 50 political prisoners
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian court sentenced Tuesday a prominent independent journalist to four…
Men arrested over drone flights near Windsor Castle before Trump’s visit
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Britain arrested two men Tuesday for flying drones near Windsor…
Rwanda-backed rebels parade new recruits raising questions over Congo peace deal
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A military parade at the weekend by a rebel group in…
New Hampshire Supreme Court to hear death row inmate’s appeal for life sentence
New Hampshire’s only inmate on death row has been granted a rare opportunity to plead…
Ghana says all immigrants deported by the US have been sent home, contradicting lawyers
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Authorities in Ghana pushed back Tuesday on claims that four African…
Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills – and raises tensions with NATO
A swarm of Russian drones flies into Poland in what officials there regard as a…
Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan…
Geoff Duncan, a Trump critic and former Republican, announces Georgia governor bid as a Democrat
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Republican and onetime Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is running as…
Despite Trump sanctions, ICC staff and advocates vow to fight on
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — As U.S. President Donald Trump ratchets up pressure on the…
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel is running to become the top prosecutor in North Carolina’s largest county
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former North Carolina Democratic congressman whose bid for U.S. Senate…
Private school for Native Hawaiians vows to defend admissions policy from conservative strategist
HONOLULU (AP) — After water polo practice at her school atop a hill overlooking Honolulu…
Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani…
Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province…
Kenyan court orders the arrest of a British national accused of murder
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan high court has ordered the arrest of a British…
Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian chef has broken the world record for cooking the…
Divers recover artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship Britannic for the first time
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Divers have recovered artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic,…
Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic VP candidate, says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will seek a third term…