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A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40 degrees…

Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military targeted and killed an Al Jazeera correspondent and others with…

Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
TORONTO — Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major…

Parti Québécois rise continues with win in Quebec byelection in Arthabaska
The Parti Québécois sailed to a third-straight Quebec byelection win on Monday, cementing the sovereigntist…

Dirty soda trend bubbles up to Canada with ‘Mormon Wives’ as inspiration
Jeremy Guenette was sitting in an Idaho parking lot waiting for his kids to finish…

Mental health clinics in violence-prone South Sudan are rare and endangered
MUNDRI, South Sudan (AP) — Joy Falatiya said her husband kicked her and five children…

A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America’s conservatives
MIAMI (AP) — When Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno visits Colombia this week as part of…

On the front lines in eastern Ukraine, peace feels far away
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — In a plastic-lined dugout where nearby blasts send dirt raining…

A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There was only one way Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon…

Migrants returning to Venezuela face debt and harsh living conditions
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) — The hands of Yosbelin Pérez have made tens of thousands of…

Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on…
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US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies…

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s taking over Washington’s police department and…

Wildfire-related tactical evacuations near Kelowna cancelled
VICTORIA — Residents affected by a tactical evacuation issued for the Okanagan’s Joe Rich area…

Verlander has muted reaction reaching 3,500-strikeout mark in a disappointing season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander added another memorable chapter to his legendary pitching career…