Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models in place since last year
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on imports of new iPhone 14, 15 and 16 models by the U.S. tech giant Apple. That’s…
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At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
Associated Press UTIEL, Spain (AP) — Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Europe’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
AP Business Writers FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from…
Continue Reading400 years later, accounts of Hungarian ‘Blood Countess’ remain shrouded in mystery and controversy
Associated Press ČACHTICE, Slovakia (AP) — More than 400 years after her death, the truth about “the Blood Countess,” a Hungarian noblewoman…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The thousands of young soldiers North Korea has sent to Russia, reportedly to help fight against…
Continue ReadingJobs report on eve of election will be among the most muddled in years
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the…
Continue ReadingA powerful typhoon nears the Philippines, with many shelters still crammed after a recent storm
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Northern Philippine provinces are forcibly evacuating villagers from high-risk areas as a powerful…
Continue ReadingAustralian police recover 40,000 stolen ‘Bluey’ coins
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police say they have recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s animated series…
Continue ReadingA second high court rules that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A second Japanese high court ruled Wednesday that the government’s policy against same-sex marriage is…
Continue Reading In Lebanon, a family’s memories are detonated along with their village
Associated Press ARAMOUN, Lebanon (AP) — Ayman Jaber’s memories are rooted in every corner of Mhaibib, the village in southern Lebanon he refers…
Continue Reading Germany’s economy is stagnant. But its quarrelsome government can’t agree on a way forward
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy is struggling and the governing coalition has a lot of ideas on how to fix it. But it can’t…
Continue ReadingToffoli scores 3rd-period goal to lift Sharks to 4-2 win over Kings
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight 3-point game,…
Continue ReadingBotswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling…
Continue ReadingPolice say there is no nuclear risk after a fire at Britain’s nuclear submarine shipyard
LONDON (AP) — Police say two people have been hospitalized after a fire broke out at the shipyard that builds Britain’s nuclear-powered…
Continue ReadingUN envoy warns Myanmar is in crisis, with conflict escalating and criminal networks ‘out of control’
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar has warned that the Southeast Asian nation is in crisis, with conflict…
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Cool temperatures and light winds for the rest of the week
We have a fantastic rest of the week as we will have mostly clear skies, calm winds, and cooler-than-normal temperatures. Plus, I am tracking…
Continue ReadingMissing starters Curry and Wiggins, Warriors use their depth to rally past the Pelicans 124-106
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 points, Brandin Podziemski had 19 points and fueled a furious second-half…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged lower Wednesday after drops for Eli Lilly and chip companies overshadowed a jump for…
Continue ReadingMalaysian court orders Najib to enter defense in his 2nd graft trial linked to 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s High Court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak to enter a defense in his second…
Continue ReadingOne candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The closest West Virginia voters could come to having their say at the ballot box on whether abortion…
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