South Africa to host US trade forum as diplomatic tensions subside
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa will host a meeting of nations participating in the U.S. Africa Growth and…
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Azerbaijan claims full control of breakaway region and holds initial talks with ethnic Armenians
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Azerbaijan regained control of its breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh in a deadly…
Continue Reading Japan TV network will acquire Totoro creator Studio Ghibli as animation studio prepares for future
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio of Hayao Miyazaki, will become a subsidiary of…
Continue Reading Surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The allegation of India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh Canadian is based on surveillance…
Continue Reading 3 South Africa navy personnel die after they are swept off a submarine deck during supply operation
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Three South African navy personnel have died and a senior officer is in critical…
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45 behind-the-scenes photos of 45 of the best movies of all time
Stacker compiled behind-the-scenes photos from 45 great movies in film history using data-backed rankings of the 100 best movies of all…
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The 5 states where casino gaming supports the most jobs
ATS.io compiled a ranking of five states where the casino gaming industry supports the most jobs, using data from the American Gaming…
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Can you guess the world-famous actor from a childhood photo?
Stacker used Getty Images to compile photos of beloved actors from when they were children. How many can you guess from their childhood picture…
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Car insurance costs are rising: Here's why and what you can do
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, car insurance premiums have increased more than nearly any other component of the consumer price index…
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According to a new study, infants and toddlers in high-quality child care retain positive benefits longer, provided they are enrolled early enough
The Hechinger Report analyzes a new study that found a correlation between long-term enrollment in high-quality childcare programs and certain…
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Paying $1,000 a month or more for auto loan payments is becoming more common
As of April 2023, there are nearly three times as many consumers paying $1,000 or more for their car or truck than in 2019. Experian unpacks the…
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10 of the best British fighters in the UFC
OLBG compiled a list of 10 of the best British fighters in the UFC. Athletes from England, Scotland, and Wales were selected based on record, UFC…
Continue Reading Gold, watches and other luxury items totaling $1.75B seized in Singapore money laundering scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore police say they have uncovered more luxury watches, gold bars and other assets from a massive money…
Continue Reading Gas explosion and fire at highway construction site in Romania kills 4 and injures 5
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Emergency authorities in Romania say a gas explosion at a highway construction site has killed four people and injured…
Continue Reading Kenya’s president is committing his country to lead a multinational force to Haiti to combat gangs
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president is committing his country to lead a multinational force in Haiti to combat…
Continue Reading King Charles III makes a stop at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on his state visit to France
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — King Charles III has made an emotional stop in front of Paris’ fire-damaged Notre Dame…
Continue Reading An Israeli tank was stolen from a military zone. Authorities found it in a junkyard
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities are trying to figure out how a tank was stolen from a military training zone…
Continue Reading Lebanon launches probe into late-night shots outside US Embassy that caused no injuries
By BASSEM MROUE and HASSAN AMMAR Associated Press AUKAR, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese authorities are investigating a late-night shooting outside the…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after interest rates-driven sell-off on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Asian shares were mixed on Friday after another slump on Wall Street driven by expectations that U.S.…
Continue Reading Record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A record number of Australians has enrolled to vote in a referendum that would create an…
Continue Reading Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Despite failing multiple drug tests, the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia will remain free on…
Continue Reading Man executed for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed an inmate Thursday for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance…
Continue Reading Syrian President Bashar Assad is in China on his first visit since the beginning of war in Syria
BEIJING (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in China on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria’s 12-year conflict.…
Continue Reading First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed
By TERRY SPENCER and DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service…
Continue Reading Japanese crown prince begins Vietnam visit, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations
By HAU DINH Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, has met Vietnamese Vice…
Continue Reading Outdated headline sparks vicious online hate campaign directed at Las Vegas newspaper
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A Las Vegas newspaper is the subject of vicious attacks online for its coverage of an alleged…
Continue Reading Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize. How about kabaddi, sepaktakraw, and wushu?
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer If you are bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian…
Continue Reading At Kari Lake’s 3rd trial related to Arizona election, county makes case to protect ballot signatures
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An election official and lobbyists were among the witnesses brought by Maricopa…
Continue Reading Iran’s president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says that relations with the United States can move…
Continue Reading Italian rockers Måneskin continue to revive the genre, selling out Madison Square Garden
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — In an era where rock bands seem endangered and most of the genre often seems formed in the last…
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