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Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.”
Fossils suggest even smaller ‘hobbits’ roamed an Indonesian island 700,000 years ago
The original hobbit fossils date back to between 60,000 and 100,000 years ago. The new fossils were excavated at a site called Mata Menge, about 45 miles from …
US reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in prisoner swap with Russia
The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap on Thursday, the largest in post-Soviet history.
Israel says it has struck Beirut, targeting the commander accused in deaths of 12 youth in Golan
Israel has blamed the rocket attack on the Hezbollah militant group, which has denied any role in the attack.
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 landing,” whereby high interest rates, engineere…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…