Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to flee
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangaladesh (AP) — Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in Bangladesh’s history, resigned and fled the…
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German court rejects a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction
BERLIN (AP) — A German federal court says it has rejected a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction for overseeing…
Continue ReadingJapan’s defense minister begins visits to Cambodia and Vietnam, both under Beijing’s shadow
Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Japan’s defense minister has held talks with senior officials in Cambodia, a top ally of China, as…
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TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature…
Continue ReadingSnoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of…
Continue ReadingSnoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of…
Continue ReadingAustralian authorities euthanize 16-foot crocodile blamed for a fatal attack, the second in a month
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Authorities have killed a 16-foot crocodile thought responsible for Australia’s second fatal croc…
Continue ReadingAmericans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — No one can match America’s depth at the pool. That said, claiming the top step on the Olympic…
Continue ReadingAmericans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — No one can match America’s depth at the pool. That said, claiming the top step on the Olympic…
Continue Reading Proxy forces armed by Iran could take part in retaliation against Israel over Hamas leader’s killing
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail…
Continue Reading Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current…
Continue Reading Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. By the time she entered Bercy Arena…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. By the time she entered Bercy Arena…
Continue ReadingEU slaps sanctions on 28 accused of rights abuses and links to the ongoing crackdown in Belarus
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on 28 officials accused of human rights violations in Belarus and links to the ongoing…
Continue ReadingHospitality workers’ union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. It’s…
Continue Reading Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon has been found guilty of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150…
Continue ReadingThe top teams in the MLB standings are still at the top, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing
AP Baseball Writer The morning of June 26, the Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies were on pace for 107 wins. The New York Yankees were on…
Continue ReadingCompeting for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After…
Continue Reading90 Ethiopian migrants are rescued from a property in South Africa, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police say they have rescued 90 Ethiopian migrants who were being held against their will at a property in…
Continue Reading Strategically important Myanmar military HQ appears to fall to the resistance, in a blow to regime
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military regime says it has lost communications with the commanders of a strategically important army…
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