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Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 26 of Ukraine’s allies…
Sudanese authorities bury hundreds of victims of Darfur landslide
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese authorities said Thursday they recovered and buried the bodies of hundreds…
All Blacks and Springboks clash in the Rugby Championship in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — South Africa and New Zealand meet in a Rugby Championship…
US considers banning Iranians from shopping at Costco during UN meeting
HOUSTON (AP) — The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas…
Somalis defy militants with processions to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalis on Thursday marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared…
New Ebola outbreak in Congo suspected of causing 15 deaths
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new Ebola outbreak in Congo is suspected of causing 15…
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. set to meet in exhibition boxing match in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to meet in…
Eagles unveil 2024 Super Bowl banner amid fireworks before NFL opener against Dallas
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Just as coach Nick Sirianni promised, the Eagles stayed in the locker…
Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez apologizes for on-field antics after Leagues Cup final loss to Seattle
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez apologized Thursday for his behavior…
Sim says Vancouver is ‘begging’ B.C. for mental health supports after festival attack
VANCOUVER — No city can completely eliminate all risks to public safety and it’s not…
Canadians Chong, Stokdijk top team event at world black bass championship
It was a very solid start to the 2025 world black bass tournament for Canadians…
Trump will seek ‘Department of War’ rebrand for Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday to rebrand…
Joseph McNeil, who helped spark a protest movement at a North Carolina lunch counter, dies at 83
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Joseph McNeil, one of four North Carolina college students whose occupation…
Colombia’s Constitutional Court upholds bullfighting ban and adds cockfighting prohibition
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld a 2024 law banning bullfights…
Ava Duvernay and Stacey Allaster accept Billie Jean King Champions of Equality award
NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Ava Duvernay and U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster accepted…
Florida’s vaccine mandate removal: What it means for public health
As the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to make Florida the first state to…
Germany stunned by Slovakia in historic World Cup qualifying loss. Spain and Belgium win
Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0…
Peru considers long-delayed Amazon reserve to protect uncontacted tribes
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A commission in Peru was scheduled to vote Thursday on whether…
FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by RFK Jr. during Senate hearing
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made myriad false and misleading claims on Thursday…
South Africa clinches ODI series against England with exciting 5-run win at Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — South Africa clinched the ODI series against England with a game to…
Massachusetts state health insurers to be required to cover vaccines, regardless of CDC guidance
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts insurance carriers will be required to cover vaccinations recommended by the…
Young man and the sea: Teen fishing off New England coast catches huge halibut bigger than him
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire teenager on a deep-sea fishing trip this week…
Veteran winger Junior Hoilett back in camp with Canada, adding experience and quality
With 65 international caps and a wealth of club experience, Junior Hoilett brings a lot…
Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper retires 9 days after signing with Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper retired Thursday, a little…