Putin and Modi in China for summit hosted by Xi

15 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization — sometimes touted as an alternative to NATO — is being held in the port city until Monday.

How Tokyo's Ueno Zoo helps their animals cope with extreme heat

17 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): From limiting their time outdoors to serving frozen food, the staff at Ueno Zoo take a number of measures to help the animals cope with the heat.

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

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Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

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Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows

17 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): In 2023, the Self-Defense Forces aimed to hire almost 20,000 people, but recruited just half that number, according to the Defense Ministry.

Here are all the 'Workers Over Billionaires' protest locations in L.A. on Monday

18 hs ago (California): Organizers have called the Labor Day protest a "refusal to let billionaires slash care, scapegoat immigrants, raid public dollars, and divide working people for profit."

Sukiya to slash beef bowl prices for first time in 11 years

18 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The move, which comes after a hike in March, will effectively bring prices back down to levels below its major rivals Yoshinoya and Matsuya.

Florida man driving a special truck designed to safely absorb the impact of crashes killed after car plows into the vehicle

18 hs ago (The Independent World): The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on the southbound I-75 in Broward County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol

Bernie Sanders breaks with Democrats and endorses popular oyster farmer running against Susan Collins

18 hs ago (The Independent World): A surging grassroots campaign has already formed behind Graham Platner, known online as ‘the oysterman,’ who is attempting to oust beleaguered Republican Susan Collins

Trump promises to impose ID requirements on every voter

18 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): Voter ID has been a source of political controversy in the United States for nearly two decades. Would an executive order to tighten requirements instil confidence in elections or disenfranchise voters?

Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' at Venice Film Festival

18 hs ago (The Independent World): Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin in “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” premiering Sunday at the Venice Film Festival

Records broken in historic Sydney Marathon wins

19 hs ago (9News): Hailemaryam Kiros and Sifan Hassan broke records in their wins at the Sydney Marathon.

Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that's a lifeline for many rural communities

19 hs ago (The Independent World): President Donald Trump and House Republicans want to cut new funding for a housing grant that many rural areas rely on to help fund affordable housing

A City Reinvented: Paris Is Now Greater Paris

19 hs ago (NYT > World News): The periphery of the French capital is more vital than ever, and its creativity and dynamism have blurred old boundaries.

Thousands gather around the country for anti-immigration rallies

19 hs ago (9News): Protesters and counter-protesters have come close to clashing in Melbourne as thousands of people gathered for anti-immigration rallies in cities across Australia.

The harbour city laces up for the Sydney Marathon

19 hs ago (9News): Around 35,000 people took part in this year's Sydney Marathon, which ended up being a record-breaking morning.

Annunciation Catholic Church holds first Mass since deadly Minneapolis school shooting

19 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): Mass was underway Wednesday morning to mark the beginning of the academic year at Annunciation Catholic School when bullets started to come through the glass.

To keep MAHA happy, Trump must do the impossible: keep quiet

19 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): On vaccines, the president has a right to be proud. But the Make America Healthy Again movement, and its ringleader RFK Jr., don’t want to hear it.

'Take your orange aprons somewhere else': Citing raids, L.A. official opposes Home Depot in Eagle Rock

19 hs ago (California): Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has openly opposed plans for a new Home Depot in Eagle Rock, claiming the retailer has been complicit with immigration enforcement operations.

Trump compares Zelensky and Putin to children and says ‘maybe they have to fight a little longer’

19 hs ago (The Independent World): Trump previously said he was arranging a meeting between Putin and Zelensky

Bichette’s Impending Free Agency Promises to Be High Priority for MLB Clubs

19 hs ago (USNN World News): By Donald Laible Before you know it, the bidding for Bo Bichette’s services will begin. This is a really big weekend series for the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers. At the start of Friday’s game at Rogers Centre in Ontario, Canada, you have the visiting Brewers, with the best record in baseball (84–51) and […] Related posts: New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge Headed to Injured List With Elbow Injury Cooperstown’s Baseball Museum a Must Visit Annually for Hall of Famer Jenkins...

Redheads from around the world gather for annual festival

20 hs ago (9News): Redhead Days boasts food trucks, music, and redhead-oriented workshops for those follically blessed.

Israeli air strike takes out Yemen’s Houthi prime minister

20 hs ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The Iran-backed Houthi movement vowed to continue “in open war” with Israel until the war in Gaza ends.

Verizon outage strikes thousands across the US as customers can’t send texts or make calls

20 hs ago (The Independent World): More than 23,000 people have reported an outage with Verizon

'Lots of drama' becomes the norm at tense U.S. Open

20 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Spats at the net and tears on the bench have appeared more frequent in New York this year, where players are grasping at their last chance to claim a major title in 2025.

Trump administration cut funding to shooting prevention programs in Minnesota weeks before school shooting

21 hs ago (The Independent World): In Minnesota, $800,000 in federal grants to local agencies, including the state Department of Public Safety and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, were cut last month, undermining efforts to prevent mass violence

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit could shed light on intentions of member states

21 hs ago (ABC News: International): Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of eight other nations are set to meet in northern China for the latest summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The Nobel Prize and a testy phone call: How the Trump-Modi relationship unraveled

21 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The fallout of a disputed between the two leaders risks pushing India closer to American adversaries in Beijing and Moscow.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit could shed light on intentions of member states

21 hs ago (The Independent World): Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of eight other nations are set to meet in northern China for the latest summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

'Please Dezi': Wife of accused cop killer speaks on sixth day of manhunt

21 hs ago (9News): Dezi Freeman's wife has issued an emotional plea days after a deadly ambush on police at the family's home.

Yamaguchi to face Chen in badminton world final

21 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Yamaguchi, a two-time world champion, saw off Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 14-21, 21-6 in the semifinals.

Robots increasingly used in Japan to enhance business efficiency

21 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): As the country needs to address labor shortages urgently, companies and workers are exploring how robots and humans can work together better for business efficiency.

‘Mount Fuji Lawson’ becomes a symbol of Japan’s overtourism problem

21 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Officials in a Yamanashi town have been struggling to balance welcoming visitors and preserving the quality of life for locals. A new mesh barrier is an attempt at compromise.

Japan boosting disaster preparedness for pets

22 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): A ministry official said there is no law making it mandatory to accept pets into shelters.

Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

22 hs ago (9News): The mayor of Chicago pushed back against what he called the “out-of-control” Trump administration's plan to surge federal officers into the city.

Israel will halt aid into Gaza ahead of major attack

22 hs ago (9News): The Red Cross has warned that Israel's plans for a mass evacuation of Palestinians are "impossible".

Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene

22 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The twin tragedies sent shockwaves through Japanese boxing, with authorities scrambling to investigate and facing pressure to tighten safety.

Manchester United's first win not a 'turning point' for Amorim

22 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): After exiting the League Cup to fourth-tier Grimsby on Wednesday, the Red Devils twice blew a lead at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Norris needs 'some magic' to beat pole-sitter Piastri in Zandvoort

22 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Piastri has a slender nine-point advantage over Norris but can hope to take that back into double digits at seaside Zandvoort, where overtaking is always tricky.

Osaka ousts Kasatkina to set up U.S. Open last-16 clash with Gauff

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, turning her third-round clash into a showcase of power and composure.

Indonesia’s president scraps China trip after deadly protests

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The last-minute cancellation comes soon after the demonstrations turned violent on Friday, leaving at least three people dead and dozens of public facilities destroyed.

Yemen’s Houthi rebel group confirm their prime minister has been killed in Israeli airstrikes

23 hs ago (The Independent World): A number of Houthi ministers were also killed in the airstrike, although they have not been named yet

Woman who killed husband and 2 kids was suspected of stealing money from employer, police say

23 hs ago (NBC News Top Stories): A New Hampshire woman who fatally shot two of her children and her husband this month before killing herself was under investigation on suspicion of stealing money from her employer, police said

Trump’s ‘startling’ rapid deportation policy paused by U.S. judge

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The decision puts on hold a rule enacted in January that has become a key element of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort.

Trump taunting Maduro on Venezuela coast spurs questions on goal

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The U.S. president has labeled Nicolas Maduro a terrorist and on Aug. 7 Trump's administration put a $50 million bounty on the Venezuelan leader's head.

Chicago mayor says police will not aid federal troops or agents

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): The Democratic mayor is preparing Chicago for any U.S. enforcement operation similar to what Trump has already done in Los Angeles and Washington.

Yemen's Houthis say prime minister killed in Israeli strike

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Israel has been striking Houthi targets for months in response to the rebels' attacks, which they say are in support of the Palestinians in Gaza.

Bill requiring removal of unused power lines to avoid wildfire risks dies in Sacramento

23 hs ago (California): State legislation that would have required investor-owned utilities including Southern California Edison to take steps to avoid causing wildfires died Friday in Sacramento.

Trump lashes out at Rose Garden worker for damaging stone in controversial redesign - and shares video of the culprit: ‘Stupid’

23 hs ago (The Independent World): President Donald Trump has lashed out at a “stupid” contractor working on his controversial redesign of the White House Rose Garden for damaging a piece of stone, posting a video of the incident on social media.

U.S. trading partners ‘dazed and confused’ after tariff court loss

23 hs ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Japan, which made an oral deal with little in writing, may choose to slow walk current efforts until there is more U.S. legal clarity, experts said.

Texas teen hospitalized with severe burns after TikTok experiment goes horribly wrong: ‘My shirt was on fire’

23 hs ago (The Independent World): Twelve-year-old Caden Ballard and his older brother saw a video on the social media app which involved putting rubbing alcohol into a bottle and setting it on fire, making flames shoot up the bottle

Mass resumes for targeted church after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): Mass resumed at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Saturday after a shooter killed two young children and injured 18 other people, including 15 children, on Wednesday. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports.

A fuss-free Okinawan stir-fry to boost your energy in the heat

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): While they are usually eaten cold this season, thin “sōmen” noodles offer a delicious, savory alternative when fried with a pork and vegetable mixture.

Australian government signs deal to deport former detainees to the tiny island country of Nauru

1 d ago (ABC News: International): Australia and Nauru signed an agreement on Friday to allow the Australian government to deport formerly detained people without valid visas to the tiny island nation

Israel identifies body of second Hamas hostage recovered from Gaza after he was killed on October 7

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Over 15 Killed in Gaza City, One Day After Israel Ends Daily Pauses for Aid

1 d ago (NYT > World News): One attack was an effort to assassinate Abu Obeida, one of Hamas’s best-known spokesmen, Israeli officials said. It was not immediately clear if that succeeded.

Behind Thai Premier’s Dismissal, Unraveling of an Uneasy Alliance

1 d ago (NYT > World News): Thaksin Shinawatra had struck a grand bargain with Thailand’s establishment, analysts say, that allowed his daughter to ascend to the prime minister’s job.

Xi Uses Summit, Parade and History to Flaunt China’s Global Pull

1 d ago (NYT > World News): With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.

Hamas confirms death of terror boss Mohammad Sinwar dubbed ‘The Shadow’ months after IDF said he was killed in airstrike

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Accused driver 'very sorry' after deadly alleged hit-run

1 d ago (9News): "I'm very sorry". Those are the words of a father, accused of a fatal hit and run accident in Sydney's south-west.

Killer whales caught ramming boats in TWO attacks off Spain just minutes apart sparking frantic rescue mission

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Man, woman stabbed in 'mistaken identity' attack in Sydney home

1 d ago (9News): Two masked men fled the home in Guildford West after neighbours intervened overnight.

Two dead in fiery crash involving allegedly stolen car in Queensland

1 d ago (9News): The drivers of two separate cars are dead after a flaming pile-up in rural Queensland north of Brisbane.

Covert drone strikes, airport sabotage and nuclear plant fires: All of Ukraine’s boldest attacks on Russia

1 d ago (The Independent World): Experts have said that Ukraine has one of the best combat-ready armies in Europe

Israel Military Says It Recovered Body of Two Oct. 7 Victims From Gaza

1 d ago (NYT > World News): The remains of Ilan Weiss and Idan Shtivi were retrieved from Gaza as the government looks set to expand a military offensive there.

Musk appears to compare UK police to Nazi war criminals after five masked men were arrested trying to get into refugee hotel

1 d ago (The Independent World): Since being ousted from the U.S. government following a very public fallout with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk is stoking the flames in the U.K.

Chicago mayor signs order with blueprint for fighting a potential Trump crackdown

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): Chicago mayor signs executive order aimed at curbing the power of federal law enforcement officers that Trump has threatened to deploy.

Shooter's former art teacher said she saw evidence of self-harm

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): An art teacher who had the Annunciation Catholic Church shooter in her class in 2017 said she saw signs of self-harm on her then-student

The secret camp where Australia and Ukraine train for war

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): Sergey used to be a dance instructor. Now, at a secret location, he’s learning how to survive on the battlefields of Ukraine. And a group of Australians are helping him do it.

Pro-Palestine protesters storm Venice Film Festival shouting controversial chant disrupting star-studded event

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Kremlin wades into case of missing Brit boy Oliver Pugh, 3, amid fears tot was ‘kidnapped’ by mum and taken to Russia

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachio in Quebec

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): The agency announced that four separate items are being recalled due to possible contamination including products from the Montreal-based company Allo Simonne and two baklava pastries that were sold at a mall in Laval.

Chicago mayor announces measures to ‘protect our people’ from imminent influx of federal agents on Trump’s orders

1 d ago (The Independent World): Brandon Johnson warns that the city could see ‘some type of militarized activity by the federal government’ within days

Edmonton music station's AI host part of growing trend

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): An Edmonton radio station's late-night disc jockey is one of a few computerized DJs that have popped up across Canada and the world in recent years.

Five arrests after masked men attempt to enter hotel as asylum protests continue in the UK

1 d ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): Most demonstrations appeared to be peaceful as police braced for further protests over the weekend after a Court of Appeal ruling on Friday.

China protests Taiwan foreign minister's visit to the Philippines

1 d ago (ABC News: International): Taiwan’s foreign minister is there with a high-level delegation of investors.

33,000 pages and counting: What are the Epstein Files?

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): Videos, photos, computers, a ‘Birthday Book’ – new evidence about Epstein is being handed to Congress. Who wants it exposed – and why now?

Israel soon will halt or slow aid to northern Gaza as military offensive grows

1 d ago (Global News.CA): Israel plans to halt or reduce aid to northern Gaza as it expands its offensive in Gaza City, drawing renewed criticism amid worsening humanitarian conditions.

Woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, 'spontaneously' delivers baby at Burning Man

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): A couple at Burning Man were met with an unexpected guest one night in their R.V. camper

Apartment building of senior New York Times editor vandalized over paper’s Gaza coverage

1 d ago (The Independent World): The paper’s headquarters was vandalized last month with a similar message

Why there are more jellyfish on US beaches this year – and what to do if you’re stung

1 d ago (The Independent World): Jellyfish sightings are on the rise in several East Coast states, including Delaware and Maryland

Tensions rise between Gabbard and CIA chief after her disclosure of undercover officer's name, insiders say

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): Tulsi Gabbard blindsided the CIA leader last week when she disclosed the name of an undercover CIA officer. Gabbard is under pressure to regain President Trump’s trust, insiders said.

Chicago mayor enacts plan countering immigration crackdown

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order outlining a plan to counter a possible federal immigration crackdown and National Guard deployment in the city. Johnson said the plan will protect the rights of residents and block attempts to deputize Chicago's police force.

Prominent Ukrainian leader Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): A murder investigation is under way as police hunt for the gunman who shot Parubiy eight times in broad daylight on Saturday.

3 Dead in Indonesia After Jumping From Building Protesters Set on Fire, Official Says

1 d ago (NYT > World News): In spreading protests against the president, three government workers died after jumping from a building that protesters set afire. A fourth person was attacked by a crowd and later died of his injuries.

UK refuses to invite Israeli government officials to London arms fair over the war in Gaza

1 d ago (Global News.CA): The U.K. has barred Israeli officials from attending its top arms fair over Gaza concerns, though Israeli defense firms may still participate in the DSEI 2025 event.

Canadian Jonah Tong makes strong MLB debut with Mets, striking out 6 in win over Marlins

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): In his anticipated debut, Canadian Jonah Tong completed his first five innings as a major leaguer on a Friday night when the Mets set a team record for runs in a home game and earned another start in New York's six-man rotation in the midst of a playoff race.

Joni Ernst’s rumored decision not to run upends the 2026 midterms and may create a whole new Senate map for Democrats

1 d ago (The Independent World): Democrats may have a clear path to winning a 50-50 Senate and could even win a majority -- if a wave of momentum is on their side, writes John Bowden

Ukrainian MP murdered in Lviv after massive Russian aerial attack

1 d ago (The Independent World): A manhunt has been launched to find the Ukrainian politician’s killer, who reportedly fled the scene on an electric bicycle

Apartment building of New York Times executive editor vandalized with red paint

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): The Manhattan building where New York Times executive editor Joseph Kahn lives was vandalized with red paint on Friday

California Highway Patrol to protect Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service detail: report

1 d ago (The Independent World): California officials have reportedly put a plan in place to provide Harris with dignitary protection

'Moment of crisis': Unions in somber mood this Labor Day

1 d ago (California): California's unions face mounting pressure to protect their members from the Trump administration's immigration raids, cuts in Medicaid services and a weakened National Labor Relations Board.

Gordon Ramsay reveals skin cancer diagnosis: 'Please don't forget your sunscreen'

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): British celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay shared Saturday on Instagram that he was diagnosed with skin cancer, which he said he got removed

Tulsi Gabbard calls Jen Psaki ‘agent of darkness and hatred’ for suggesting prayer alone won’t solve gun crime epidemic

1 d ago (The Independent World): Trump’s director of national intelligence linked the former White House press secretary’s comments to cultural debates, calling transgender rights ‘insanity and darkness’ and citing MLK Jr.’s quote on light overcoming darkness

The Nobel Prize and a Testy Phone Call: How the Trump-Modi Relationship Unraveled

1 d ago (NYT > World News): President Trump’s repeated claims about having “solved” the India-Pakistan war infuriated Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. And that was only the beginning.

Houthis Say Prime Minister Was Killed in Israeli Attack

1 d ago (NYT > World News): Ahmed al-Rahawi had led the Houthi cabinet in Yemen since 2024. His killing is unlikely to halt the Iranian-backed group’s missile attacks on Israel.

Epstein estate will hand ‘birthday book’ at center of Trump defamation case to Congress

1 d ago (The Independent World): Rep. Robert Garcia of California said that the estate of the sex trafficker would comply with a subpoena and turn over the book and ‘other documents’

Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister, Houthis say

1 d ago (ABC News: International): He's the most senior Houthi official killed in the Israeli-U.S. campaign.

Large Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine, Amid Stalled Bid for Peace Talks

1 d ago (NYT > World News): It was the second massive assault in three days, as the Kremlin rebuffed peace talks sought by Ukraine and the United States.

Targeting Iran’s Leaders, Israel Found a Weak Link: Their Bodyguards

1 d ago (NYT > World News): Israel was able to track the movements of key Iranian figures and assassinate them during the 12-day war this spring by following the cellphones carried by members of their security forces.

Late B.C. bull rider Ty Pozzobon to be inducted into Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Ty Pozzobon had the first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a disease linked to repeated brain injury that can cause depression — in a professional bull rider, prompting other bull riders to consider their safety and well-being, some choosing to wear helmets, while competing.

Houthi government prime minister died in Israel airstrike, rebels confirm

1 d ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed with a number of his ministers by an airstrike on the Yemen capital, Sanaa.

Houthis in Yemen say PM of rebel-controlled government killed in Israeli airstrike

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): The Iran-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Ahmed al-Rahawi died Thursday along with a number of ministers, according to a statement.

China Rekindles Wartime Fury, Stirring Fears of Anti-Japan Hate

1 d ago (NYT > World News): A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.

U.S. criticized for denying Mahmoud Abbas visa to attend UN as Palestinian statehood set for discussion

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): The U.S. says it won't allow Mahmoud Abbas entry to the U.S., where he was set to attend a world leaders' gathering in New York City at the United Nations, prompting a spokesperson for the Palestinian president to call for Washington to reverse its decision. Canada and several other countries have said they're prepared to recognize Palestinian statehood at the meeting.

Mexico’s President Struggles to Escape Trump’s Growing Demands

1 d ago (NYT > World News): After months of negotiation and concessions, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has found herself in a cycle of pressure from the White House.

Social Security whistleblower who claimed DOGE uploaded 300 million people’s data to the cloud quits post

1 d ago (The Independent World): DOGE whistleblower Charles Borges wrote that new leadership in the technology and executive offices ‘created a culture of panic and dread’

London’s Peace Monk Chants, Drums and Walks to Urge an End to War

1 d ago (NYT > World News): For 40 years, the Rev. Gyoro Nagase has overseen a temple to peace in a popular park in Battersea, his ever-present drum by his side.

Firefighter arrested by border agents while tackling blaze was on track for legal status, lawyer says

1 d ago (The Independent World): Two firefighters were arrested this week while battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington state

Houthi rebels say Israeli airstrike killed their prime minister in Yemen's capital

1 d ago (NPR Topics: World): The Iranian-backed Houthis said an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.

The ‘Economic Storm’ of Crises That Is Battering Afghanistan

1 d ago (NYT > World News): Afghanistan was on a timid recovery path. But four years after the Taliban retook power, it has been badly hit by aid cuts and an inflow of two million Afghans forced out of Iran and Pakistan.

At least 3 dead & 100 injured after train crashes near Cairo as rescuers scramble to find survivors in wreckage

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Russia Distracts Its Citizens From Ukraine War With Nonstop Festivals

1 d ago (NYT > World News): A festival known as Summer in Moscow showcases the city’s transformation into an ultramodern metropolis. But the feast can’t last forever.

'Our team is fearful to come to work': Shocking videos show grim reality

1 d ago (9News): Calls for government action as new statistics reveal the violence faced by millions working in retail each day.

Thousands of redheads celebrate their hair at Netherlands festival

1 d ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): Organisers expect the three-day event to draw several thousand people from some 80 countries.

The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open

1 d ago (The Independent World): Two episodes at this year's U.S. Open have shown that not every postmatch handshake in tennis goes well

Tran Trong Duyet, John McCain’s Captor at the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ Dies at 92

1 d ago (NYT > World News): He endorsed Mr. McCain’s presidential bid in 2008 after insisting, despite accounts to the contrary, that no Americans were tortured under his watch in the Vietnam War.

Mom who didn’t know she was pregnant gives birth at Burning Man: ‘I was yelling for anyone to come help us’

1 d ago (The Independent World): A neonatal nurse, a pediatric doctor, and an OBGYN wearing only his underwear who were attending the festival rushed to help the newborn and her mother

Trump Officials Move to Fire Most Voice of America Journalists

1 d ago (NYT > World News): The layoffs set up a potential battle with a federal judge who blocked previous efforts by Kari Lake, a fierce Trump ally, to restructure the agency.

139 days: 3 Scottish brothers set a record for fastest row across the Pacific

1 d ago (NPR Topics: World): Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean completed the fastest unsupported row across the Pacific, arriving in Cairns, Australia, on Saturday. They rowed over 9,000 miles non-stop from Peru.

Andriy Parubiy, a leading political figure in Ukraine, shot dead

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Parubiy was a former speaker of Ukraine's parliament and was a top figure in the country's pro-European protest movements in 2004 and 2014.

Customers started calling a B.C. couple at home asking for help with their barbecues. They decided to help

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): A couple in B.C.'s Okanagan answered hundreds of calls for a Canadian barbecue company after their number was listed as the customer service line.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv after Moscow fires missiles and drones at Kyiv

1 d ago (The Independent World): A manhunt has been launched for a masked killer that shot dead a Ukrainian politician in the western city of Lviv

Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ secret service protection, reversing Biden order

1 d ago (The Independent World): Harris is set to begin a promotional tour connected with her forthcoming book next month

Russian mass drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

1 d ago (ABC News: International): Russia has launched a mass attack on southern Ukraine, according to local officials

Not Peanut Butter Jelly Time! Brands report slides in popular spreads after customers cut back on sweet treats

1 d ago (The Independent World): JM Smucker Co. shares dropped after weaker demand for coffee, snacks, and spreads hurt first-quarter sales

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

1 d ago (ABC News: International): An angry mob has set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized

As RFK Jr. promises answer to autism, Trump’s war on universities leaves research twisting in the wind: ‘It’s infuriating’

1 d ago (The Independent World): Cutting off grants for international collaborators, punishing universities and freezing their money has all created a situation of uncertainty. One researcher tells Eric Garcia ‘makes you feel like you're losing your mind’

Tourist, 53, dies at Disneyland after passing out on popular ride next to wife

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Max Verstappen: Fan favorite but — for once — not race favorite for home GP

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): It is impossible to avoid Max Verstappen at Zandvoort during the Dutch Grand Prix. But for once, the Dutch start won't be the favorite at his home race.

Israel will soon slow or halt aid into parts of Gaza as it ramps up offensive

1 d ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): Israel on Friday declared Gaza City a combat zone, calling it a Hamas stronghold and alleging that a network of tunnels remains in use.

Anutin leads race to become Thai PM with pledge to hold poll

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Anutin, whose father briefly served as Thailand’s caretaker leader in 2008, said late Friday he had support of enough lawmakers to become prime minister.

Protesters set fire to Indonesian parliament buildings in several provinces

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Protests began in Jakarta earlier this week over lawmakers' pay, escalating on Friday after a police vehicle hit and killed the driver of a ride-hailing motorbike.

Dominican Republic's total abortion ban has cost women's lives, campaigners warn

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): Artists and activists are telling the stories of women and mothers who've died from high-risk pregnancies, and push for changes to the recently passed penal code that keeps the ban in place.

Parts of L.A. County will see sweltering temps around Labor Day, forecasters say

1 d ago (California): Temperatures are expected to rise through Labor Day weekend, with a heat advisory scheduled to go into effect throughout Los Angeles County on Monday and Tuesday.

Indian PM Modi tours Miyagi chip plant with Ishiba

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): "We hope to work together to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain and enhance economic security,” Ishiba told reporters after the visit.

Potential Fed Rate Cuts, Policy-Driven Investments Raise Bubble Concerns

1 d ago (USNN World News): By Andrew Moran With the Federal Reserve signaling upcoming interest rate cuts and both the White House and private sector ramping up investment in strategic areas, concerns over a potential asset bubble are gaining traction among economists and market analysts. Wall Street has shrugged off numerous headwinds since the trade-driven selloff in April. U.S. stocks […] Related posts: Job Openings Unexpectedly Rose, While Demand for Tech Workers Fell in December S&P flat, Nasdaq stumbles...

Police probe underworld links after alleged home invasion sparks police pursuit

1 d ago (9News): Four men, some as young as 16, have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Sydney's west and sparking a chase in a stolen vehicle, which saw a police car hit.

How Putin’s shadowy ‘private army’ is waging a second ‘ghost war’ thousands of miles from Ukraine

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Funeral dates set for the police officers killed in Porepunkah ambush

1 d ago (9News): Private ceremonies will be held for two police officers killed in the line of duty in rural Victoria on Tuesday.

Why Three Wealthy Bidders Are Fighting for What’s Left of Hudson’s Bay

1 d ago (NYT > World News): Months after the shutdown of the 355-year-old Hudson’s Bay Company, the legal action it created continues apace.

California gas prices jump, bringing extra pain to the pump for Labor Day weekend

1 d ago (California): Southern California gas prices jumped in the days leading up to Labor Day weekend, bringing extra pain to the pump during one of the busier travel periods of the year.

Merrick Bobb, oversight pioneer who probed LAPD and Sheriff's Department, dies at 79

1 d ago (California): Merrick Bobb, one of the godfathers of the modern police oversight movement in Los Angeles and beyond, died this week.

Property owners recoil at cost, burden of Joshua tree protections

1 d ago (California): Residents are criticizing a state law that requires permits and fees for building projects near Joshua trees, saying it's opaque, confusing and onerous for those who want to improve or even maintain their properties.

'It's sickening.' More than a dozen headstones stolen from one of L.A.'s oldest cemeteries

1 d ago (California): More than a dozen headstones were stolen from Woodlawn Celestial Gardens in Compton, perhaps for the bronze and copper plaques.

Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu

1 d ago (NPR Topics: World): It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.

Horror moment masked gunman ‘disguised as delivery driver’ kills Zelensky ally in broad daylight assassination

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Groom-to-be killed in crash mere months before his wedding

1 d ago (9News): A man has died in an horrific single-vehicle crash in Adelaide's north weeks before he was due to reunite with his fiancée ahead of their wedding.

Three unanswered questions after ‘kidnap’ of Brit boy Oliver Pugh, 3, in Spain from extradition fears to final sighting

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Up to a million Palestinians moved out of Gaza City as IDF moves in

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The IDF has declared Gaza City as a combat zone, moving about a million residents out of the city.

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

1 d ago (NPR Topics: World): An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in an Indonesian provincial capital, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized, officials said.

Boos, jeers and angry cheers: Furious constituents dominate at congressional town halls

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): With political tensions running high, the vast majority of congressional lawmakers steered clear of town halls this summer.

The dark world of ‘Sovereign Citizens’ ready to KILL… with fears anti-establishment extremists will spark carnage in UK

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

US Court of Appeals finds Trump’s tariffs an illegal use of emergency power

1 d ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): But the court did not strike down the tariffs immediately, allowing his administration until mid-October to appeal to the Supreme Court.

At least 70 killed after Canary Island migrant boat capsizes off West Africa

1 d ago (The Independent World): The incident is one of the deadliest in recent years

Brit tourist, 31, drowns at popular Benidorm beach after ‘going for evening swim with friends’

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Prime Madeleine McCann suspect to be released from prison within weeks

1 d ago (The Independent World): Local authorities say convicted rapist Christian Brückner, 48, remains a serious danger to society

Three men arrested after officers injured at Epping hotel protest

1 d ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): The protest outside the Bell Hotel came after the UK Government won a court challenge that means asylum seekers can continue to be housed there.

IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling images

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Photographers from CBC News, The Canadian Press, The Associated Press, Reuters and others document our changing world every day. Here’s a selection of the week's top images.

I'm travelling while I still can. Because one day, my disability may hold me back

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Born with a rare vascular disorder, Krista Raspor has always lived in a body that doesn’t follow the rules. As she gets older, the window to take certain trips is closing, and she realized she doesn’t want to wait for the “someday” destinations.

Like it or not, Quebec's school cellphone ban is here. Experts share tips on how to adapt

1 d ago (CBC | Top Stories News): Whether for or against the total cellphone ban in Quebec's schools, it's here. CBC spoke to experts about how students and parents can best navigate the new reality.

Senior U.S. senator expects joint weapons production with Taiwan

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): A Taiwan official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters that co-production of weapons was "very important."

Protests Spread Across Indonesia After a Deadly Clash With Police

1 d ago (NYT > World News): Rising unemployment and inflation have driven days of demonstrations. A 21-year-old man was killed when police responded with force to a protest on Thursday.

Nato jets scrambled after Putin pounds Ukraine with 500 drones in ANOTHER deadly blitz as children among dozens injured

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3 Scottish brothers set world record for fastest Pacific row

1 d ago (ABC News: International): Three Scottish brothers have set a world record for the fastest unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean

Top Japan trade negotiator canceled U.S. trip over rice, report says

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Officials are unhappy that a U.S. presidential order would include plans for Japan to increase purchases of American rice and a reduction of tariffs on agricultural products.

Photos show the effects on students of a school in Nigeria after losing US aid

1 d ago (ABC News: International): The disappearance of U.S. aid in Nigeria’s northeast has threatened a school that supports children who are victims of Boko Haram extremists. Boko Haram, which since 2009 has sought to establish Islamic law in the conflict-battered region, forbids Western education and first rose to global prominence in 2014 after its mass abduction of students in the Chibok village. The Associated Press visited the region to document how U.S. funding cuts has resulted in up to 700 students and 20...

In Boko Haram's birthplace, USAID's collapse threatens a school for victims of extremism

1 d ago (ABC News: International): The disappearance of U.S. aid in Nigeria’s northeast has threatened a school that supports children who are victims of Boko Haram extremists

Migrant crisis is gaping wound – we’re afraid to walk streets after teen ‘killed by asylum seeker’, Amsterdam locals say

1 d ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Beyond the 'bling,' China aims for deterrence in military show

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): Questions remain about how effectively China's armed forces — untested since a bloody border conflict with Vietnam in 1979 — could knit its gear together in a future conflict.

British defense chief emphasizes close security ties with Japan

1 d ago (Latest articles - The Japan Times): British Defense Secretary John Healey has underlined his country's close security ties with Japan amid the changing security environment.

Man steals car with three children inside, crashes in Malibu after pursuit, authorities say

1 d ago (California): A man was arrested after a car was stolen in East Los Angeles with three children inside, then crashed in Malibu during a police pursuit Friday evening.

Trump's envoys are ticking off other countries. The White House isn't doing much about it

1 d ago (ABC News: International): President Donald Trump's envoys have been causing diplomatic tensions with allied countries

Albanese was set for a high-level meeting in New York. The US scuppered it

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): The visas of about 80 Palestinian officials, including Mahmoud Abbas, have been revoked before a UN meeting at which Australia plans to recognise a Palestinian state.

Epstein's estate set to provide 'birthday book' to Congress, House Democrat says

1 d ago (NBC News Top Stories): Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House committee investigating Epstein's case, also said “many of the victims” will meet with lawmakers next week on Capitol Hill.

Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Invalidated by Appeals Court

1 d ago (NYT > World News): The decision is a big blow to President Trump’s trade policies, but the judges left the duties in place for now to allow time for a likely appeal to the Supreme Court.

Who are the world leaders attending China's upcoming summit and military parade

1 d ago (ABC News: International): Beijing will roll out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major events in the coming week

Scenic stretch of Angeles Crest Highway reopens following lengthy closure to fix storm damage

1 d ago (California): Just in time for Labor Day weekend, a 10-mile stretch of scenic Angeles Crest Highway is reopening to the public after being closed for years due to storm damage.

Ukraine blows up two key Russian bridges

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): Ukraine has said it destroyed two bridges inside Russia by using a couple of cheap drones to hit stashes of mines and ammunition hidden there by Russian forces.

‘Total disaster’: Trump furious after US court rules his global tariffs are illegal

1 d ago (Sydney Morning Herald - World): An appeals court ruled the US president had no legal right to impose tariffs on almost every country – including Australia – but allowed them to remain in place to give the administration a chance to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Watch moment bridges blow up in massive explosions after Ukrainian drones trigger MINES attached to them

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California Highway Patrol to protect Kamala Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service detail, sources say

1 d ago (California): Kamala Harris to get CHP protection after President Trump pulls Secret Service

Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York

1 d ago (NYT > World News): The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

What’s Behind the Political Instability in Thailand

1 d ago (NYT > World News): While the country is a constitutional monarchy that holds regular elections, analysts say it is beholden to an unelected old guard.

Missouri governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps to boost GOP

2 ds ago (NBC News Top Stories): The announcement from Gov. Mike Kehoe comes the same day that fellow Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signed his state's new congressional maps into law.

Most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, U.S. court rules

2 ds ago (NPR Topics: World): The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Trump's tariff push overstepped presidential powers, appeals court says

2 ds ago (NBC News Top Stories): A federal appeals court said Friday that President Donald Trump had misused his authority when he imposed tariffs under an emergency-powers statute, ruling that only Congress has the power to apply such sweeping measures

Terrifying moment petrol station erupts in huge explosion killing four after fire broke out as locals evacuated

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Weapons to Start Flowing Into Ukraine Under European Deal With Trump

2 ds ago (NYT > World News): A package of U.S. cruise missiles is among the first shipments of purchases by NATO allies to be sent to the embattled country.

Neo-Nazi who changed gender after committing crimes FLEES Germany after being sent to women’s prison

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Billie Piper urges people to demand ‘action’ for Palestinian children

2 ds ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): The World Food Programme has confirmed a famine in Gaza which the UN has described as being caused by a ‘systemic obstruction by Israel’.

Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2020, New Analysis Finds

2 ds ago (USNN World News): By Andrew Moran U.S. motorists will see the lowest gasoline prices heading into Labor Day in five years, a new analysis shows. GasBuddy, which monitors national gas prices, projected in an Aug. 26 report that the cost of fuel will be $3.15 per gallon this Labor Day weekend. By comparison, the average price for a […] Related posts: Elon Musk Says a Global Recession Could Last Until Spring 2024, While Slamming the Fed for Hiking Rates Trump Lays out 2024 Policy Agenda at CNN Town Hall Oil...

Paetongtarn Shinawatra dismissed as PM over phone call to rival leader

2 ds ago (World: BreakingNews.ie): Thailand’s constitutional court ruled that the politician had violated ethics rules.

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B WILL be released from prison, deflated investigators admit in major blow to probe

2 ds ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

Putin demands Ukraine accepts HUMILIATING terms of surrender in tyrant’s most outrageous snub yet to Donald Trump

2 ds ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):

How celeb holiday isle was turned into small boat hellhole by Algerian mafia gangs as migrants use it as gateway to UK

2 ds ago (World News - Latest International & World News Today | The Sun):