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Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents
Europe|News|World

Dramatic video shows Ukrainian troops blowing up bridge in Kursk region

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor reacts to Ukrainian troops blowing up a second bridge in the Kursk Russian territory.

Dramatic video shows Ukrainian troops blowing up bridge in Kursk region
News|World

Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo

Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at U.S. support for Israel's offensive in Gaza, are seeking changes in the Democratic platform and plan to press

Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands

The Palestinian group Hamas said on Sunday that a new proposal meant to bridge the gaps between Israel and the Islamist armed group over a Gaza ceasefire were

Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says it has destroyed another bridge in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian air forces destroyed another strategic bridge over the Seym River in Russia's Kursk region, limiting the supply capacity of a Russian group opposing the Ukrainian advance,

Ukraine says it has destroyed another bridge in Russia's Kursk region
Environment|News|Science|World

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
MidEast|News|World

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to press for the quick conclusion of an elusive cease-fire agreement

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
Crime|News|Political|World

Israel says investigation underway in Palestinian prisoner abuse case

Israel is conducting a "robust investigation" of suspects accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner and is committed to upholding international legal standards regarding

Israel says investigation underway in Palestinian prisoner abuse case
Europe|News|World

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge
Americas|News|World

Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast

Ernesto has regained hurricane status as the storm churns away from Bermuda and heads farther out into the northeastern Atlantic Ocean

Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
News|Opinion|Political|World

Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire

Thousands of activists are expected to converge in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic justice and the war in Gaza

Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
Environment|News|World

Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages

Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages

Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages
News|World

Israeli strike kills 7 members of same family as Blinken lands to make fresh push for truce

Israeli strike kills 7 members of same family as Blinken lands to make fresh push for truce

Israeli strike kills 7 members of same family as Blinken lands to make fresh push for truce
Asia|News|World

Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister

Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister

Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister
Africa|News|World

Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators

Sudan's government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks aimed

Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators
News|World

Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high

Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high

Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high
News|Science|World

Safety at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, IAEA warns

Safety at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, IAEA warns

Safety at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, IAEA warns
News|World

UN chief calls for assurances of humanitarian ceasefires for polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for parties to the conflict in Gaza to provide concrete assurances guaranteeing humanitarian pauses

UN chief calls for assurances of humanitarian ceasefires for polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia denies media report about indirect talks with Ukraine

Russia on Sunday denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region had derailed indirect talks with Kyiv on halting strikes on energy and power targets, saying there had

Russia denies media report about indirect talks with Ukraine
Business|Economy|News|World

Israeli economy ekes out 1.2% growth in Q2 as Gaza war rages on

Israel's economy grew less than expected in the second quarter of 2024, extending a period of volatility since the start of war in Gaza, but the weakness is

Israeli economy ekes out 1.2% growth in Q2 as Gaza war rages on
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian president says the push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone

Ukrainian president says the push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there
Europe|News|World

Belarus' Lukashenko says nearly a third of army sent to Ukraine border, Belta reports

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Sunday that Ukraine had stationed more than 120,000 troops at its border with Belarus and Minsk had deployed nearly a third of its armed

Belarus' Lukashenko says nearly a third of army sent to Ukraine border, Belta reports
Health|News|World

Malnutrition worsening in Yemen's government-controlled areas, UN says

Acute malnutrition is rapidly increasing in areas of Yemen controlled by the government, with the most critical cases along areas of the Red Sea

Malnutrition worsening in Yemen's government-controlled areas, UN says
News|World

Blinken arrives in Middle East seeking Gaza ceasefire, Hamas says Israel thwarts efforts

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Blinken arrives in Middle East seeking Gaza ceasefire, Hamas says Israel thwarts efforts
News|Political|World

North Korea condemns Ukraine's incursion into Russia as act of terror

North Korea condemned Ukraine's incursion into Russia as an unforgivable act of terror backed by Washington and the West, adding it would always stand with Russia as it seeks to

North Korea condemns Ukraine's incursion into Russia as act of terror

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