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What to know about the suspected bomb plot against a US-run air base in England used in the Iran war
LONDON (AP) — British counterterror detectives are examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air base in England and whether five men arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism are linked to Iran.
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Man City and 115 charges: What to know about the controversy engulfing the top English soccer team
It’s a saga that has gripped English soccer and beyond: Did Manchester City engage in large-scale rule-breaking in an effort to transform itself into a global superpower that has won multiple Premier League titles and the Champions League?
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The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. The new rules were released Monday shortly after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Str...
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Underpaid workers building US Consulate in Milan will split multi-million payout from US firm
MILAN (AP) — The U.S. company building the new American consulate in Milan has agreed to a nearly 31-million-euro ($35 million) settlement that includes back pay and damages to foreign workers who prosecutors allege were paid less than $2 an hour, officials said Monday.
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SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ending early
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but decided to cut short the flight.
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South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers were likely caused by North Korean mines
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea likely planted the land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week along the heavily fortified border separating the countries, South Korea’s military said Monday. The preliminary finding could further inflame tensions between the rivals.
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Kosovo's lawmakers slam EU-backed court's war crimes verdicts of rebel leaders from war with Serbia
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo's lawmakers on Monday unanimously condemned recent war crimes verdicts by a European Union-backed court against four of its wartime rebel leaders, a rare act of unity in a Balkan country locked in a political crisis.
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Mediators working to broker US-Iran deal even after Trump rejected latest Tehran proposal
Officials tell The Associated Press that mediators are working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. One official says indirect talks mediated by Qatar are set to resume Monday. This comes as the war enters its eighth month. President Donald Trum...
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11th woman's body in South Africa as authorities investigate recent spate of killings
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police said Monday that another body of a woman was discovered in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing the total number of female victims recently found in the area to 11.
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A child and 2 women killed in an apparent stampede during Channel crossing attempt
PARIS (AP) — A 10-year-old child and two women died Monday on the treacherous migration route across the English Channel from France, apparently trampled to death on a boat packed with more than 100 people, French authorities said.
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Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80 others, officials said Monday.
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Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian appellate judges on Monday rejected an activist’s landmark bid to prosecute Britain’s King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Indigenous people.
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Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt 'desire for domination' driving today's wars
Pope Leo XIV is urging Europe to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to confront the thirst for domination driving today's wars. Leo issued the appeal as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to Europe’s post-World War II integration. Leo tr...
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Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people
BANGKOK (AP) — Floodwaters in Thailand ’s capital were slowly receding on Monday after nearly continuous rainfall over the weekend, although some neighborhoods and major roads remained inundated.
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Mexico’s journalists have long faced bullets. Now lawsuits against them are rising
CAMPECHE, Mexico (AP) — Politicians and judges are increasingly attempting to shut down press freedoms in Mexico, raising concerns among journalism watchdog groups.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers. The new statistics were released Sunday. The disease has spread to new health zones with 3,901 deaths reported as of Sept. 26. The World Health Organization has highlight...
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Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in a secret weekend trip to Abu Dhabi, and other Mideast developments
Benjamin Netanyahu traveled secretly to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend to ask its leader to deny reports he'd warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel.
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Hungary's Parliament suspends immunity for Prime Minister Magyar and two Orbán-era ministers
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's Parliament voted on Monday to lift the parliamentary immunity of three lawmakers, including the country's prime minister, Péter Magyar, as prosecutors proceed with ongoing criminal investigations.
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Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia is pushing to take durian, whose powerful smell delights its lovers and repels its haters, beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out.
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US and China release reciprocal $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
The United States and China have released lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts. This deal is expected to boost bilateral trade. The announcement follows a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Washington. The U.S. had alread...
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5 men arrested near a US-run air base in England will be released on bail, UK police say
British police say that five men arrested under counterterrorism laws near a U.S.-run air base in England will be released on bail but are still under investigation. The head of U.K. Counter Terrorism Policing said Monday that the men face stringent conditions and “absolutely remain under investi...
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Hurricane Polo could cause life-threatening flooding in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula
Residents of Mexico’s Baja California Sur state are preparing for Hurricane Polo, which threatens high winds, floods, and mudslides. On Monday, people in Puerto San Carlos feared high tides and waves could breach barriers. Some families planned to head to shelters in Ciudad Constitucion. Polo is ...
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High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall
Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall, major U.S. airlines and industry analysts say.
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Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Seoul has called for an official apology from Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed what it says was supposed to be a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
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Residents brace for a possible Russian hybrid attack on Poland's border with Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of potential hybrid attacks from Russia on European countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland. He has said that border regions are especially vulnerable and quoted intelligence, including from the CIA. People in the village of Dorohusk, on Poland'...
