Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Western US braces for extreme heat; Phoenix passes 100 days over 100 degrees

The West Coast of the United States is bracing for extreme heat with temperatures in desert towns expected to soar as high as 120 Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) and Phoenix likely to extend its

Western US braces for extreme heat; Phoenix passes 100 days over 100 degrees
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Maduro decrees Christmas will start in October as Venezuela cracks down on dissent

Maduro decrees Christmas will start in October as Venezuela cracks down on dissent

Maduro decrees Christmas will start in October as Venezuela cracks down on dissent
Crime|News|Political|World

US charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The United States announced criminal charges on Tuesday against Hamas' top leaders over their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the deadly Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.

US charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel
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Worker trapped by coal on train car saved after careful 4 hour rescue

Worker trapped by coal on train car saved after careful 4 hour rescue

Worker trapped by coal on train car saved after careful 4 hour rescue
Election|News|Political|World

UN Security Council patience for Gaza truce talks running out, says Slovenia

Patience is running out among United Nations Security Council members and the 15-member body will likely consider taking action if a ceasefire cannot

UN Security Council patience for Gaza truce talks running out, says Slovenia
Americas|News|Political|World

Mexican lower house passes controversial judicial reform in marathon session

In a marathon session, Mexico's lower house of Congress on Wednesday morning approved a controversial judicial reform, a crucial step toward cementing a key ambition of outgoing

Mexican lower house passes controversial judicial reform in marathon session
Crime|MidEast|News|World

US prosecutors charge Hamas leaders in October 7 attack

US prosecutors charge Hamas leaders in October 7 attack

US prosecutors charge Hamas leaders in October 7 attack
Americas|News|World

UN details Nicaragua government's intensifying violent crackdown on rights

A report from the United Nations released on Tuesday detailed alleged crimes committed by the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, including

UN details Nicaragua government's intensifying violent crackdown on rights
Environment|News|World

Baby OK after lightning shoots through home ceiling; roof collapses after bad weather

Baby OK after lightning shoots through home ceiling; roof collapses after bad weather

Baby OK after lightning shoots through home ceiling; roof collapses after bad weather
News|World

Netanyahu rival Gantz criticizes stance on Philadelphi, urges hostage deal

Israel does not need to keep troops in the southern Gazan border area for security reasons and should not be used as a reason to prevent a deal to bring back

Netanyahu rival Gantz criticizes stance on Philadelphi, urges hostage deal
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No injuries reported after homebuilt plane crashes in Odessa

No injuries reported after homebuilt plane crashes in Odessa

No injuries reported after homebuilt plane crashes in Odessa
Europe|News|World

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning

The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday.

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas’ brutal new tactics signal new phase in war and hostage crisis

Hamas’ brutal new tactics signal new phase in war and hostage crisis

Hamas’ brutal new tactics signal new phase in war and hostage crisis
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Irish inquiry finds 'truly shocking' level of sexual abuse at church-run schools

An Irish state inquiry uncovered a "truly shocking" level of sexual abuse at religious schools, primarily those

Irish inquiry finds 'truly shocking' level of sexual abuse at church-run schools
Europe|News|World

Italy summons Venezuelan diplomat over arrest warrant for opposition leader

Italy's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had summoned the Venezuelan chargée d'affaires in Rome to complain about the arrest warrant that has been issued against opposition leader

Italy summons Venezuelan diplomat over arrest warrant for opposition leader
Americas|News|World

Brazil, US condemn arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez

Brazil's top foreign policy adviser on Tuesday slammed Venezuela's arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as "very concerning" and

Brazil, US condemn arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China pledges to encourage investment in Nigeria

China vowed to encourage its more "powerful" companies to invest in Nigeria, which in turn said it was open to Chinese companies building factories

China pledges to encourage investment in Nigeria
News|World

White House says hostage killings add urgency to Gaza ceasefire talks

The killing by Hamas militants of six hostages, whose bodies were recovered by Israeli troops over the weekend, underscores the urgency for a ceasefire deal in Gaza and release

White House says hostage killings add urgency to Gaza ceasefire talks
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Companies weigh other options for Sounion tanker as towing judged unsafe, says EU mission

Private companies involved in salvaging the Sounion tanker, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea, are exploring other options after the towing operation was

Companies weigh other options for Sounion tanker as towing judged unsafe, says EU mission
Economy|News|World

IMF to send first mission to Russia since Ukraine invasion

The IMF will become the first major international financial body to send its official mission to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Aleksei

IMF to send first mission to Russia since Ukraine invasion
News|Political|World

Zelenskiy asks Trudeau to help Ukraine win permission to strike deep into Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he had asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step up advocacy among Ukraine's Western partners to allow strikes on military

Zelenskiy asks Trudeau to help Ukraine win permission to strike deep into Russia
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian girl reported killed as Israeli operation in West Bank continues

Israeli forces killed three people including a 16-year-old Palestinian girl in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, as a major

Palestinian girl reported killed as Israeli operation in West Bank continues
Economy|News|Political|World

No concrete step on Turkey BRICS membership, Erdogan's party says

Turkey has taken no concrete steps towards meeting its stated desire to join the BRICS group of emerging economies but "a process is underway", the spokesperson for the country's

No concrete step on Turkey BRICS membership, Erdogan's party says
Africa|Crime|News|World

Nigeria orders arrest of British citizen linked to protests

A Nigerian court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for a British national and two Nigerians the police want to charge with treason and inciting the army following

Nigeria orders arrest of British citizen linked to protests
Europe|News|World

At least 12 migrants dead after vessel capsizes in Channel

At least 12 migrants died on Tuesday after their boat capsized on its way across the Channel to Britain, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin

At least 12 migrants dead after vessel capsizes in Channel

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