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A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain
A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
Residents of the Swiss village of Kandersteg face a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei
Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, caring for nearly 400 guinea pigs
Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway before crash, says Ireland's police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".
British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The couple were on their honeymoon and were killed in the crash alongside their pilot, according to Greek media.
Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake
In Chocó, a predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor says.
Trump's Oman bomb threat an attempt to get their 'attention,' says former ambassador
The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
Trump's Oman bomb threat an attempt to get their 'attention,' says former ambassador
The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
Trump's Oman bomb threat an attempt to get their 'attention,' says former ambassador
The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present
Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present
Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present
Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
How investors profit from soccer even as Premier League club losses skyrocket
While English football clubs are gaining popularity with investors across the globe, teams remain risky and often unprofitable ventures.
How investors profit from soccer even as Premier League club losses skyrocket
While English football clubs are gaining popularity with investors across the globe, teams remain risky and often unprofitable ventures.
Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says
Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.
Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut
Republicans hold every statewide elected office and have drastically swung voter registration in the state. A newly gerrymandered congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.
Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut
Republicans hold every statewide elected office and have drastically swung voter registration in the state. A newly gerrymandered congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.
Six Years in Provence: An Ancient Castle and a Feud Over a Troublesome Bridge
In a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family.
Childhood Friends, Adopted From India, Discover They’re Sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from India by families in the Netherlands and grew up less than 100 miles apart.
Searching for Answers From the Man Accused of Sabotaging Alaska’s Senate Race
Dan Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher from tiny Petersburg, Alaska, shares a name with the incumbent senator he hopes to defeat. Is he a spoiler trying to divide the Republican vote? We traveled to Alaska to find out.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Alaska, Florida and Beyond
An early glimpse of a pivotal Senate race, heated primaries on a newly redrawn congressional map, and a special election to replace Eric Swalwell will be in the spotlight on Tuesday.
Searching for Answers From the Man Accused of Sabotaging Alaska’s Senate Race
Dan Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher from tiny Petersburg, Alaska, shares a name with the incumbent senator he hopes to defeat. Is he a spoiler trying to divide the Republican vote? We traveled to Alaska to find out.
What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Alaska, Florida and Beyond
An early glimpse of a pivotal Senate race, heated primaries on a newly redrawn congressional map, and a special election to replace Eric Swalwell will be in the spotlight on Tuesday.
What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are taking the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.
Silicon Valley Executives Are Tech Fans. Just Not For Their Own Kids.
At home, moderation and restraint are the rule for tech parents. Boredom is exalted. Maybe they’re onto something.
The Blackout That Could Devastate America
The power grid relies on thousands of aging, hand-built transformers. If enough fail, the blackout could last years.
Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Russians are withdrawing billions, causing liquidity problems for banks and undermining the Kremlin’s ability to issue bonds to finance the fight in Ukraine.
Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Russians are withdrawing billions, causing liquidity problems for banks and undermining the Kremlin’s ability to issue bonds to finance the fight in Ukraine.
A Mother’s Quest to Rescue Her Son From Russian-Occupied Ukraine
They made a risky bid to reunite after three years of separation, illness and deprivation — the kind of ordeal suffered by many thousands of families torn apart by the war in eastern Ukraine.
Texas Tech University Is Using A.I. to Cut Left-Leaning Content
The politician behind Texas’ conservative overhaul of higher education is now running a university system. Some say his effort to ferret out forbidden topics is a dystopian academic nightmare.
Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
How NASA Engineers Are Keeping the Voyagers Alive
A reworking of the spacecraft’s power systems could extend the nearly 50-year-old Voyagers’ exploration of interstellar space into the early 2030s.
Texas Tech University Is Using A.I. to Cut Left-Leaning Content
The politician behind Texas’ conservative overhaul of higher education is now running a university system. Some say his effort to ferret out forbidden topics is a dystopian academic nightmare.
Rep. Cory Mills’s GOP primary offers the latest test of running under an ethical cloud
The Florida Republican faces allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, on top of campaign finance violations.
Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate
The party’s chances may depend on Abdul El-Sayed, who beat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s preferred candidate and has criticized his support for Israel.
AIPAC has a new target to exert influence over Democrats
The organization’s super PAC poured nearly $2.5 million to boost Melissa Hernandez over Aisha Wahab in a California congressional race.
US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
Hayden Panettiere 'left this world far too soon,' says ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko
Hayden Panettiere was the mother to one child, a daughter, Kaya Klitschko, whom she had in 2014 with her ex-fiance, heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
Judge Orders Release of Woman Accused of Vandalizing World War II Memorial
Prosecutors led by Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, argued that Melissa Farris posed a flight risk and asked the court to reverse its decision.
Judge Orders Release of Woman Accused of Vandalizing World War II Memorial
Prosecutors led by Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, argued that Melissa Farris posed a flight risk and asked the court to reverse its decision.
Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine - Reuters
Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine Reuters
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Woman, 30, fatally stabbed in Brooklyn park
A 30-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a Brooklyn park early Tuesday morning.
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, his party says - Reuters
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, his party says Reuters
Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death for war crimes
The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East
Dark oil residue covers parts of the shoreline at Shib Deraz Beach on Qeshm Island, Iran, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, amid ongoing wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though the spill’s source has not been independently determined. (Amirhosein Khorgooei/ISNA)2026-08-18T08:20:04Z A ship was hit by a project…
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, his party says - Reuters
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, his party says Reuters
Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.
What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner says
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner says
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
Brickbat: The Big Easy
New Orleans police officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 criminal charges for allegedly claiming more than $111,000 in overtime pay that he did not actually earn. Investigators say Coleman repeatedly reported working long shifts, while surveillance footage showed him at home during some of that time. The investigation grew out of earlier concerns about…
Two Chicago-bound planes suffer tire blowouts three hours apart after landing at O’Hare airport
Two passenger planes experienced tire blowouts within three hours after landing at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. An American Airlines plane, which had taken off from LaGuardia, suffered tire damage when it landed just after 2 p.m. local time Monday before a United aircraft experienced the same issue later that day. Fire trucks surrounded the American a…
Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger
The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears
Tuesday saw yields on U.S. 30-year Treasury yields add over 1 basis point to trade at around 5.322%, hovering just below its highest level since 2002.
Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears
Tuesday saw yields on U.S. 30-year Treasury yields add over 1 basis point to trade at around 5.322%, hovering just below its highest level since 2002.
King Harald of Norway is hospitalized for treatment in connection with a blood disease
Norway's King Harald gives a speech during a gala dinner at the Palace in connection with the state visit of the Icelandic presidential couple, in Oslo, on April 8, 2025. (Fredrik Varfjell/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)2026-08-18T07:32:21Z OSLO, Norway (AP) — King Harald of Norway has been admitted to a hospital for treatment in connection with a blood…
'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
Virginia man acquitted by insanity in killing flees US during 48-hour mental hospital pass
Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2019 killing of his landlord.
At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals - Reuters
At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals Reuters
At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals - Reuters
At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals Reuters
Palestine weekly: Global outcry fails to break West Bank siege
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.
Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says
Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.
Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says
Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.
Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis
Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
Solar Power and Batteries Have Been Keeping Europe's Grid Stable
AleRunner writes: "Solar has been doing the 'heavy lifting' to help Europe meet its energy needs amid a string of blistering heatwaves," Euronews tells us. Meanwhile, as Europe's energy demands rise with the heat, jellyfish have been causing shutdowns and reduced power output at multiple reactors at French nuclear plants, as we already discussed. E…
China lowers flag, tightens security for funeral of economic reformer Zhu Rongji
Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days
Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.
Israeli settler children attack ambulance in occupied West Bank
Video released by the Palestinian Red Crescent shows Israeli settler children attacking and blocking an ambulance.
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine - Reuters
Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine Reuters
Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?
The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester - Reuters
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester Reuters
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester - Reuters
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester Reuters
Man charged with manslaughter after man bitten by dog dies
Lee Ellis, 55, is charged in connection with the incident which happened in Wakefield on Saturday.
Man charged with manslaughter after man bitten by dog dies
Lee Ellis, 55, is charged in connection with the incident which happened in Wakefield on Saturday.
Man charged with manslaughter after man bitten by dog dies
Lee Ellis, 55, is charged in connection with the incident which happened in Wakefield on Saturday.
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Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
What's going on at Cadillac and Haas? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, second from right, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Yonhap via AP)2026-08-18T06:30:03Z SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many…
Russian strikes kill 10 in Kharkiv as Ukrainian drones hit Moscow
The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.
Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
British maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel's engine room.
Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.
Penn State cocaine trafficking ring involved 2 fraternities, authorities say
Authorities say 13 former or current Penn State University students participated in a cocaine-trafficking ring that involved two fraternities
A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan
Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs
Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs
Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
Drunk Ohio couple arrested after allegedly attacking family and punching their 9-year-old in cruise ship cabin: cops
"The moral of the story…if you can't hold your liquor, then you definitely shouldn't be out in public causing a scene like this and injuring random people including a child!!"
Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child harms
A pivotal trial for Meta Platforms is set to kick off in a California federal court
Looming rock collapse threatens Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes Alps
Residents of the Swiss village of Kandersteg face a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei
A physics graduate, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain
Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
Thousands of people are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores island, three days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured 213 and damaged more than 4,500 homes
Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria
Helicopter crash on popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos kills 3
A private helicopter has crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos, killing three people on board, Greek authorities say
Fox Sports will broadcast 35 women's volleyball matches, including 8 on Fox
As women’s college volleyball continues to see an increase in popularity on television, Fox Sports announced Monday that it will air 35 matches, including eight on Fox, this season
Ole Miss at Texas A&M? Texas Tech at Indiana? The CFP bracket based on the preseason AP Top 25
Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Notre Dame would be the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll
MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Major League Baseball’s team owners unanimously have approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to an investor group led by private equity billionaire José E
US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high
LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early
Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches
With an impressive surge from 20th place to ninth in the standings over the past six races, Joey Logano has flipped the narrative on the elimination playoffs that determined the Cup Series champion from 2014-25
Toronto Tempo look to Brittney Sykes for a lift after a 10-game slide and with a packed week ahead
The expansion Toronto Tempo are struggling for wins in their first season, but help could be on the way soon with the return of Brittney Sykes
Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video
A teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the coast of California have been reunited as President Donald Trump honored both as heroes
Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find
Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future."
Jeanie Buss to contest siblings' plan to sell their Lakers minority ownership stake to Kushner, Iger
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is legally contesting her siblings’ plan to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% minority ownership stake in the team to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press
O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56
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Alec Burleson and a stout bullpen lead the Cardinals over the Reds 2-1 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Alec Burleson delivered a two-run double early and four St. Louis relievers turned in perfect innings late, helping the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader
Vikings veteran Jamal Adams will have season-ending surgery for torn quadriceps tendon
Minnesota Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was placed on injured reserve after leaving a preseason game on a cart with what was later diagnosed as a torn tendon in his right quadriceps
Jonny DeLuca's 2-run single completes Rays' rally for 7-6 win over Orioles to avoid sweep
Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca put the Rays in front with a two-run single in the seventh inning, and AL-best Tampa Bay rallied for a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles to avoid a four-game sweep
WNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issue
At least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts that had messages about transgender women participating in women’s sports during Sunday’s game at Atlanta between the Dream and the Indiana Fever
Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open
McGonigle homers as Tigers beat Pirates 8-5 and move into a tie for the last AL wild-card spot
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot
Bobby Witt Jr. homers and scores 4 runs in the Royals' 9-5 win over the Athletics
Bobby Witt Jr. had a two-run homer, an RBI double and scored four times, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 9-5 victory over the Athletics on Monday night
Cristopher Sánchez gets 16th win with 6 solid innings as Phillies outlast Marlins 6-5
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six over six solid innings and became baseball’s first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-5
De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit in 10th gives Reds 6-5 win over Cardinals to split doubleheader
Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader
Benge and Ewing nail the Padres at home plate as the Mets hang on for a 2-1 victory
Right fielder Carson Benge threw out two San Diego Padres runners at home plate on consecutive plays in the first inning, fellow rookie A
Ketel Marte doesn't show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he went AWOL for the second straight season
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
Meta is starting a major court battle over claims it contributed to the youth mental health crisis
Pete Crow-Armstrong's first career walk-off homer gives Cubs 7-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 7-5 win over the crosstown White Sox at Wrigley Field
Ohtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5
The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has surged to its highest level in 19 years, and some strategists see scope for the move to go further.
The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has surged to its highest level in 19 years, and some strategists see scope for the move to go further.
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
This school teaches Senegal's brightest girls to push back against patriarchal norms
Senegal's first elite boarding school for girls shows how the largely Muslim West African nation has made progress in girls' education, but challenges remain
Valkyries are playoff bound again in 2nd year after beating Dallas 78-70 behind Williams' 23 points
Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 for their sixth straight victory
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20 - Reuters
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20 Reuters
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20 - Reuters
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20 Reuters
White House officials slam ‘cringeworthy theatre kid’ Jon Ossoff after senator’s Trump dig
“Jon Ossoff is a cringeworthy, feminine theatre kid cosplaying as Barack Obama,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle wrote on X.
Oil market starts pricing in a prolonged Hormuz crisis - Reuters
Oil market starts pricing in a prolonged Hormuz crisis Reuters
Oil market starts pricing in a prolonged Hormuz crisis - Reuters
Oil market starts pricing in a prolonged Hormuz crisis Reuters
CNBC Daily Open: Higher oil, higher yields, lower volatility
A jump in oil prices sends jitters through stock and bond markets, keeping investors on edge as the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires.
Five in Five: Football quiz No 2
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?
Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
Earthquake survivors stand outside their tent erected near a damaged church in Satar Punda, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)2026-08-18T05:23:41Z LAMBA LEDA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people remained displaced on the Indonesian island of Flores on Tuesday, three days after a powerful ear…
Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
Protest as council votes to oppose city expansion
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.
Can Trump limit birthright citizenship? Legal experts are doubtful
Trump’s new order targeting ‘birth tourism’ faces an uphill legal battle after an earlier Supreme Court defeat.
A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers
This undated image released on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 by the Ice Memory Foundation, shows the Concordia Station, where the Ice Memory Sanctuary is being built in Antarctica for ice cores from the Alps carrying the memory of Earth's current atmosphere, which are preserved at a temperature close to -52°C/-61°F for future generations of scientists t…
Solar panel critic now 'supporter of plan'
A dispute over a solar panel plan is resolved, with the complainant now a proponent for the site.
'I feel guilty': The farmer whose lamb had Scotland's first case of bluetongue
Fiona Johnson moved her family to Creetown just months ago hoping to start afresh with animals bought from the local area - but "bad luck" intervened.
'I feel guilty': The farmer whose lamb had Scotland's first case of bluetongue
Fiona Johnson moved her family to Creetown just months ago hoping to start afresh with animals bought from the local area - but "bad luck" intervened.
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.
Homeowner feared energy grant scheme was a scam
Councils in Cambridgeshire have asked the government for more money after the success of the scheme.
Woman grazed by bullet on NYC street — third innocent bystander shot in Brooklyn within 48 hours
The 52-year-old woman was walking near the Glenwood Houses NYCHA complex in Flatlands when she was grazed by a bullet in the left arm Monday afternoon, police said.
Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10
Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.
Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10
Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.
What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
A hero’s welcome as Cameroon parades its first Women’s AFCON title
Cameroon’s women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Yaounde after winning its first Women’s Africa Cup
What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' by The Salt Path allegations after appearing in adaptation
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
Noise concerns over Reading festival's music extension
Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' by The Salt Path allegations after appearing in adaptation
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' by The Salt Path allegations after appearing in adaptation
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
'It was either feed my animals or feed myself'
Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.
Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? - Reuters
Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? Reuters
Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? - Reuters
Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? Reuters
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
Climate damage: the next hit to Europe's public finances - Reuters
Climate damage: the next hit to Europe's public finances Reuters
Climate damage: the next hit to Europe's public finances - Reuters
Climate damage: the next hit to Europe's public finances Reuters
Farmers praised as heroes for work to stop Stourbridge fire
Farmers are thanked for using tractors to create firebreaks to prevent further destruction.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
Muslim woman threatened on bus says abuse is daily
1 Dead After Student Livestreams School Shooting in the Philippines
The boy shot and killed a schoolmate at a junior high school before fatally turning the gun on himself, the mayor of Zamboanga City said.
Portland mother barred from child’s graduation after pushing back on gender curriculum
"Knowing that I'm fighting this battle not just for my family, but for millions of American families, reassures me that bringing this suit is the right thing to do."
13 Penn State frat bros busted in cocaine trafficking ring—including Long Island student at ‘top of the food chain’
“In fact, according to the evidence uncovered, cutting and packaging cocaine was, for some pledges, an indoctrination into the fraternities," Attorney General Dave Sunday said.
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of Southeast Asia, claiming lives and limbs each year
More than 8,000 affected by water supply disruption
South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.
Thousands without water told issues could last days
About 1,200 properties have water supply issues due to a number of factors, South East Water says.
Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed
Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed
How one gardener's neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business
Melissa Mender-Franklin wanted to grow flowers and own a flower shop, but she had no land to grow them on
Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, caring for nearly 400 guinea pigs
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of Southeast Asia, claiming lives and limbs each year
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of Southeast Asia, claiming lives and limbs each year
What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump’s grip on adopted state
2 Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska’s US Senate primary, which also features a former congresswoman
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
Morning Bid: Bond investors in revolt as Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' - Reuters
Morning Bid: Bond investors in revolt as Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' Reuters
Morning Bid: Bond investors in revolt as Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' - Reuters
Morning Bid: Bond investors in revolt as Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' Reuters
China's fuel exports edge back towards levels before Iran war as Beijing eases curbs - Reuters
China's fuel exports edge back towards levels before Iran war as Beijing eases curbs Reuters
China's fuel exports edge back towards levels before Iran war as Beijing eases curbs - Reuters
China's fuel exports edge back towards levels before Iran war as Beijing eases curbs Reuters
David Stearns’ 2027 plans for Andy Green unchanged by Mets surge despite beneficial trait
Green was the Mets vice president for player development before replacing fired manager Carlos Mendoza in the dugout in June.
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
Stripped of sand, decades-old infrastructure 'relics' pop up at the Wedge in Newport Beach
The material exposed at the Wedge surf spot in Newport Beach by powerful swells is believed to be part of an old jetty that was constructed decades ago.
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials, in Washington, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Kelly Geraldine Malone/The Canadian Press via AP)2026-08-18T04:01:06Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, poking each o…
Opening arguments set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child harms
People talk near a Meta sign outside of the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)2026-08-18T04:02:14Z Oakland, Calif. (AP) — Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and Ne…
How one gardener’s neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business
Marisa Mender-Franklin poses for a picture on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in one of the properties that she crowdsourced for free to plant flowers for her florist shop in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall)2026-08-18T04:04:45Z When Marisa Mender-Franklin walks through any of the nine flower farms she runs in Memphis, Tennessee, her first thought…
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first career walk-off homer gives Cubs 7-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings
Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong watches his walkoff home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game to defeat the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)2026-08-18T03:53:53Z CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs ralli…
2 Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska’s US Senate primary, which also features a former congresswoman
Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola, a Democrat, speaks during a campaign rally on May 14, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, file)2026-08-18T04:00:06Z JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November’s general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be amo…
What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds talks with a member of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group's endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)2026-08-18T04:03:47Z As a long and contentious primary season nears its end, attention is turning to Flo…
Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation’s busiest death chamber
Law enforcement vehicles sit parked outside the Florida state prison in Starke, Fla., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/David Fischer, file)2026-08-18T04:00:37Z MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed Tuesday, continuing the state’s aggressive use of the dea…
Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
Kimie Smothermon feeds some of her several hundred guinea pigs while operating a guinea pig rescue in Salisbury, Mass., Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi)2026-08-18T04:03:14Z SALISBURY, Mass. (AP) — Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs.Depending on who you ask, tending t…
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump’s grip on adopted state
Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds addresses members of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group's endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)2026-08-18T04:04:47Z FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican attempting to become Florida’s first Black…
A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
Areal view of the village center of Kandersteg, Switzerland, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Hernan Munoz)2026-08-18T04:04:53Z KANDERSTEG, Switzerland (AP) — An unstable mountain rock formation looming above the Swiss village of Kandersteg threatens a landslide that could rival the disaster that destroyed nearby Blatten last year, a collapse scien…
Stripped of sand, decades-old infrastructure 'relics' pop up at the Wedge in Newport Beach
The material exposed at the Wedge surf spot in Newport Beach by powerful swells is believed to be part of an old jetty that was constructed decades ago.
Ukraine launches 620 drones at Moscow region in major attack, mayor says - Reuters
Russia downs 180 drones in Moscow region overnight, mayor says Reuters
Ukraine launches 620 drones at Moscow region in major attack, mayor says - Reuters
Russia downs 180 drones in Moscow region overnight, mayor says Reuters
Liberty getting dominated by Sky rookie only puts spotlight on potential Achilles heel
Sydney Taylor and the 13-win Sky have given the championship-hopeful Liberty more trouble than they should have this season.
A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambia
Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday with no deal in sight.
Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday with no deal in sight.
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