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Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Turkish-American woman taking part in an anti-settlement protest in the West Bank on Friday, another protester who witnessed the shooting told The Associated Press. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, but did not say whether she had been shot by Israeli troops. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli said that Turkey would exert “all effort to ensure that those who killed our citizen is brought to justice”, while the White House called on Israel to investigate the incident.

Israeli soldiers shoot Turkish-American woman dead during West Bank protest

German police shot and killed a man who opened fire on them with a vintage rifle near the Israeli consulate in Munich Thursday in what they treated as a foiled attack on the diplomatic mission.

Munich police kill gunman suspected of targeting Israel consulate

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised Thursday to address the grievances of the French but also implement "change" as he took office following almost two months of political deadlock. FRANCE24's Emerald Maxwell takes a look at what's next for France's news Prime Minister.

What next for Barnier as he takes over as French PM

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country. "Is anyone there?" asked numerous...

Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

French left-wing parties and student unions have called for protests across the country as the newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier tackles his first challenge of forming a cabinet. Barnier’s nomination has come as a shock for many and a disappointment for the left-wing coalition, New Popular Front, which won the snap elections called for President Macron two months ago.

French left to hold protests as new PM Michel Barnier takes office

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Bogotá (AFP) – The Colombian government made an "urgent appeal" Wednesday to truckers blockading several highways to create safe corridors for food supplies, amid warnings of looming shortages in several cities. Hundreds of trucks have been partially or completely blockading roads leading to Bogota and other major cities...

Trucker protests fuel fear of food shortages in Colombia

New York (AFP) – Frances Tiafoe blamed his heartbreaking five-set US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on cramping after his "body shut down". Tiafoe twice led in the match but the final set lasted just 27 minutes in which he was broken three times and collected just nine points.

'My body shut down', says Tiafoe after US Open heartbreak

At least four people were killed on Wednesday at a high school near the town of Winder, 70km northeast of Atlanta. Police said a suspect was in custody, but did not give a motive for the attack. There have been at least 384 mass shootings – defined as a shooting involving at least four victims, dead or wounded – across the United States in 2024.

At least four killed in shooting at Georgia high school northeast of Atlanta

Tokyo (AFP) – Japan got a new highly eligible bachelor on Friday as Prince Hisahito, the imperial family's last hope for long-term survival unless the rules are changed to allow female succession, turned 18. Although his formal coming-of-age ceremony has been pushed back to at least 2025 so he...

Japan's only young imperial heir turns 18

The line up at the national stadium in Paris on Sunday evening features "French touch" legends Cassius and Kavinsky alongside globe-trotting electro star Martin Solveig and more recent dancefloor favourites Ofenbach. "You can imagine it like the biggest nightclub in France," Paris 2024 ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly told reporters...

Giant club night to close out Paris Games

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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Colorado State

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

Terry, MS

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A local man has been arrested following the shooting death of his wife, accorind to the Hinds County Sheriff. A fatal shooting investigation occured in the early morning hours in the 3500 block of Green Gable Rd. in Terry, accoridng to HCSO.

Local man arrested in shooting death of wife

New York (AFP) – Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok became a Grand Slam champion at the US Open on Friday, just two days after cancelling her wedding. Kichenok, 32, teamed up with Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to beat Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-3 in the women's doubles final. On Wednesday,...

US Open bride-to-be cancels wedding, wins Grand Slam title

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CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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'The 26-year-old rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a dual US and Turkish national, was taking part in a protest'

2024-09-07 09:01 'The 26-year-old rights activist...

'The 26-year-old rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a dual US and Turkish national, was taking part in a protest'

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