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World News

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Updated 1 day, 2 hours ago

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

The latest figures should reinforce confidence that the U.S. economy is on the verge of achieving a rare “soft lan…

Updated 1 day, 23 hours ago
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces US protesters

“America and Israel must stand together. When we stand together something really simple happens: We win, they lose,” said Netanyahu, who wore a yellow pin expr…

Updated 3 days, 5 hours ago
Mudslides in Ethiopia have killed at least 229. It's not clear how many people are still missing

Ethiopia's ruling party in a statement said it felt sorrow over the disaster. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a statement on Facebook that he was “deeply sad…

Updated 1 week ago
Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory

Trump's survival after nearly being assassinated at a Pennsylvania rally over the weekend, they said, was the last piece to bring everyone together in spite of…

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
Israel's Netanyahu makes surprise Gaza visit as far-right politician tours flashpoint Jerusalem site

In his comments at Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, Netanyahu sounded a tone of triumph in the campaign against Hamas

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Relatives of those killed when MH17 was shot down mark 10 years since tragedy that claimed 298 lives

“What’s very important is that we mentioned the name of the loved ones ... and it’s very important that we remember them,” he added.

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Will the Seine be clean enough by the Olympics? Not even the experts know yet

But a few spells of heavy rain could push E. coli levels beyond the limit of 900 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters that the World Triathlon Federation h…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers

During NASA’s Apollo program, 12 astronauts landed on the moon, beginning with Armstrong and Aldrin on July 20, 1969.

Updated 2 weeks ago
World population is projected to grow from 8.2 billion to a peak of 10.3 billion in 2080s, UN says

John Wilmoth, head of the U.N. Population Division which prepared the report, said the probability that the world’s population will peak within the current cen…

Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
26 million tons of clothing end up in China's landfills each year, propelled by fast fashion

To achieve a game-changing impact, what fashion expert Shaway Yeh calls “circular sustainability” is needed among major Chinese clothing brands so waste is avo…

Updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi ready to run at her 3rd Olympics after being selected for Paris Games

Yousofi was among the athletes and families who were resettled in Australia, in her case via Iran, after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan and imposed ha…

Updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs

Researchers have long examined such ancient predators to uncover the origins of tetrapods: four-legged animals that clambered onto land with fingers instead of…

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles

To many, faith and spirituality are also essential to mental well-being, which has come under the spotlight especially since U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles …

Updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Lawsuit accuses Iran, Syria and North Korea of providing support for Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The United States has deemed Iran, Syria and North Korea to be state sponsors of terrorism, and Washington has designated Hamas as what's known as a specially …

Updated 4 weeks ago
Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing community

On Thursday, thousands of people attended the Nova Healing Concert in Tel Aviv, the first Tribe of Nova mass gathering since the Oct. 7 attack.