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What to know about the downed Russian drones that entered NATO airspace
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The downing of Russian drones over Poland, the first direct encounter…
Trump loves the spotlight that comes with sports. He especially loves when it’s on him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn’t stand to cede the spotlight in 2020 as…
Jason Esteves resigns from Georgia Senate to focus on campaign for governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves of Atlanta resigned from his Georgia state…
She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil
It sounded like freedom, like a world of possibility beyond the orphanage walls. Maria Pires…
The newest Bachelorette is ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul
There’s a new Bachelorette in town — and we’ve met her before. Taylor Frankie Paul,…
Trump’s strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Within a week of Donald Trump’s election, Sen. Lindsey Graham counseled the…
Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers on Wednesday voted down a bill that would…
7 Chinese sentenced to 20 years each for trafficking and forced labor in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A court in Johannesburg sentenced seven Chinese nationals on Wednesday to terms…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, target of the Trump administration, will face Josh Kraft in fall election
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a frequent target of the Trump administration, advanced…
US homeland security chief and Belgian prime minister pledge joint efforts to tackle drug smuggling
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held talks with Belgian Prime…
Luke Donald hopes Ryder Cup organizers ready for Trump’s presence after delays at U.S. Open tennis
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — European captain Luke Donald is relaxed about the prospect of…
New French PM Lecornu faces censure threat on first day amid nationwide protests
PARIS (AP) — Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faced the threat of a no-confidence…
Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace is the most serious in a string of cross-border incidents
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace with drones on Wednesday marks the…
Takeaways from our collaboration on schools recovering from wildfires
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — One of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, the Camp Fire…
This California town was ravaged by a wildfire. Seven years later, schools are still recovering
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Nearly seven years after Paradise was ravaged by wildfire, the foothill…
Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in quiet Qatar shocks Gulf allies and tests US ties
The tiny, gas-rich Gulf Arab state of Qatar hosts the biggest U.S. military base in…
Cyprus will host a regional firefighting hub as climate change worsens blazes
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The European Commission will propose setting up a regional firefighting hub…
Explosions heard in Lithuania’s capital after rail cars loaded with liquefied gas catch fire
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Powerful explosions were heard in the suburbs of Lithuania’s capital Wednesday…
Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as ‘safe haven’ to help combat suicide
WIGAN, England (AP) — Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven…
Suspect convicted of murder in knife attack at German festival and sentenced to life in prison
BERLIN (AP) — The suspect in last year’s knife attack at a festival in the…
Death toll from 2 attacks by Islamic-State-affiliated rebels in Congo climbs to 89
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The death toll from two attacks on civilians in eastern Congo…
UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran’s nuclear facilities
VIENNA (AP) — An agreement between Tehran and the United Nations’ atomic watchdog will provide…
3 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel from France
PARIS (AP) — Three migrants have died after attempting to cross the English Channel from…
Man sentenced to 7 years of hard labor for criticizing Myanmar’s election plan
BANGKOK (AP) — A man has been sentenced to seven years of hard labor in…