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Israel-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza
The leaders of France, Germany and Britain have endorsed calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages held by Hamas and the “unfettered” delivery of humanitarian aid. In a joint statement released Monday, they endorsed the latest push by the United States, Qatar and...
U.S. again beats China in Olympic medals table after they tie for gold; France exceeds expectations
PARIS — (AP) — The contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between China and the United States. But the U.S. topped the medals table with a whopping 126 overall, compared to 91 for China. At the Tokyo Games, the U.S. also edged China in the medal count, finishing with 113 overall and 39 golds, compared to 89 medals with 38 gold for China.
Asian shares are mixed, with Tokyo closed, as more tests for markets loom
BANGKOK — (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in calm trading on Monday ahead of big reports this week on the state of the U.S. economy. Hong Kong's Hang Seng edged 0.2% higher, to 17,120.23 and the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.1% at 2,863.23. Markets in Tokyo...
Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest
HONG KONG — (AP) — Hong Kong's top court on Monday upheld the convictions of seven of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019. Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper; Martin Lee, the founding...
'Unauthorized' helicopter flight ends with crash on hotel roof in Australia, killing pilot
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — (AP) — A man died after an unauthorized helicopter flight in Queensland, Australia ended in a crash on a hotel roof early Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people from the building as flames engulfed the aircraft. Authorities in the city of...
Simone Biles, Suni Lee share messages to Jordan Chiles after bronze medal overturned
NEW YORK — Simone Biles and Suni Lee took to social media to share support for teammate Jordan Chiles after the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) ruled that Chiles' bronze medal for her gymnastic floor exercise would be returned and reallocated to Romania's Ana Bărbosu. The United States Olympic...
After fire struck Maui's Upcountry, residents of one town looked to themselves to prep for next one
In the days after wildfire ripped through a rural neighborhood in the Maui mountain town of Kula, residents were determined to do what they could to prevent a repeat. With donated hoses and some impromptu training, some even learned how to open a standpipe to attack flames themselves if needed.
Their job was saving lives. They lost their own in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash
RIO DE JANEIRO — (AP) — Arianne Risso worked every day to help her patients battle cancer. That made it all the more heart wrenching when her life — along with that of seven other doctors — ended abruptly after a plane tumbled from the sky in Brazil.
From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — It's Los Angeles' turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a key representative of LA's local business — Tom Cruise — who in a pre-recorded trek via motorcycle, plane and parachute kicked off the countdown to 2028.
How a young generation in Bangladesh forced out the leader who ruled for much of their lives
Jannatul Prome hopes to leave Bangladesh to study more or possibly find a job after she finishes her university degree, frustrated by a system that she says doesn't reward merit and offers little opportunity for young people. “We have very limited scope here,” said the 21-year-old, who would have left...
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
WASHINGTON — (AP) — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, "Thank you for bringing back the joy." The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket "joyful warriors."
From Biden to Gabbard, here's what Harris' past debates show before a faceoff with Trump
WASHINGTON — (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly taunted her opponent's seeming reluctance to debate, telling a series of raucous audiences about Donald Trump's criticisms of her: "As the saying goes, if you've got something to say, say it to my face." After first backing out...
Yseult hits Olympic stage as closing ceremony performer, shining light on music and modeling career
PARIS — (AP) — Yseult had two goals when she appeared on stage as the final act for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday: Turn the world's biggest spotlight into her megaphone and shine a light on France while boosting her music and modeling career in the U.S. and around the globe.
Mock Draft Monday: 14-team snake + salary cap draft | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
(3:15) - Mock Draft Monday becomes real draft monday at Fantasy Football Expo. (7:25) - Biggest observations from 14-team expert league snake draft. (11:00) - Draft debate: Isiah Pacheco or Kyren WIlliams?. (18:10) - Draft debate: Wheres the WR cliff in early rounds?. (21:15) - Draft debate: Malik Nabers or...
Bangladesh's chief justice resigns under pressure as Yunus-led interim government starts working
DHAKA, Bangladesh — (AP) — Bangladesh's Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned Saturday following new protests by a group of students and other demonstrators, as the country's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus started functioning days after a mass uprising forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India.
South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats
SEOUL, South Korea — (AP) — South Korea and the United States will begin their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats, the allies said Monday. The drills could trigger a...
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan
BOSTON — (AP) — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros. The exchange caught on a live mic during the broadcast of the game occurred when Duran — who was 0 for 2 with two strikeouts at that point in the game — was at the plate in the sixth inning.
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
ANAHEIM, Calif. — (AP) — Harrison Ford held back tears, Miley Cyrus let them flow and several stars got emotional as they accepted the prestigious Disney Legends honor Sunday. The company bestowed Legends status on 14 artists it says have had a “significant impact” on Disney’s legacy, including...
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