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Lithgow’s old railway yard is for sale – transport experts say it could have a big and green future
2025-09-05

Lithgow’s old railway yard is for sale – transport experts say it could have a big and green future

Push for NSW locomotive workshop to be returned to government hands and used to retrofit diesel trains and help meet 50% Australian-made quotasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of New South Wales’ few remaining large railway yards has been put up for sale, with locals pushing for state and federal government intervention to reinvigorate the rail industry.Lithgow’s locomotive workshop, owned by Pacific National and reported to have an asking price of $35m, includes maintenance pit bays and outbuildings. It was ceded to the freight operator in 2003 when the state privatised its freight services and has been little-used since. Continue reading...

Tuchel faces England questions as World Cup countdown begins
2025-09-05

Tuchel faces England questions as World Cup countdown begins

England return to World Cup qualifying action this week with Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a plethora of issues that threaten to ruin his bid to win next year's tournament.

Rays beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to a season-best 7 games
2025-09-05

Rays beat the Guardians 4-2 and extend their winning streak to a season-best 7 games

Ryan Pepiot struck out six in five hitless innings and Christopher Morel had three hits and an RBI as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2. Carson Williams also drove in two runs for Tampa Bay, which won...

Afghanistan earthquake deaths climb to 2,200, entire villages levelled
2025-09-04

Afghanistan earthquake deaths climb to 2,200, entire villages levelled

Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to more than 2,200, a Taliban government spokesperson said Thursday.

Lakeshore teen who murdered younger brother, 12, avoids adult life sentence
2025-09-04

Lakeshore teen who murdered younger brother, 12, avoids adult life sentence

Crown fails to convince Windsor judge that Lakeshore teen, 16 years old when he killed his brother, 12, should face an adult life sentence.

Éanna Hardwicke on ‘Saipan’ and Playing Irish Soccer Hero Roy Keane During Infamous World Cup Incident: ‘It Was a Minor Event Globally, but in Ireland It Was Seismic’
2025-09-04

Éanna Hardwicke on ‘Saipan’ and Playing Irish Soccer Hero Roy Keane During Infamous World Cup Incident: ‘It Was a Minor Event Globally, but in Ireland It Was Seismic’

Portraying someone in an upbeat celebratory biopic is one thing. Portraying someone in a not-entirely celebratory biopic that the someone in question would rather “fuck off” is something else entirely. Which is why Éanna Hardwicke tried not to think of Toronto-bowing feature “Saipan,” in which he plays famously hot-headed ex-Manchester United soccer star Roy Keane [...]

French president says 26 countries have pledged troops for a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends
2025-09-04

French president says 26 countries have pledged troops for a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends

French president says 26 countries have pledged troops for a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends.

Trump says US would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legal
2025-09-04

Trump says US would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legal

President Donald Trump says the country would be on “the brink of economic catastrophe” without the import taxes he's imposed on U.S. rivals and allies alike. His administration is using near-apocalyptic terms that are highly unusual in Supreme Court filings...

In ruined Ukrainian cities, residents have tried to cling to hope but eventually they leave
2025-09-04

In ruined Ukrainian cities, residents have tried to cling to hope but eventually they leave

Some are staying in shattered cities, clinging to the hope that the war will end any day — a hope fueled by ongoing peace efforts, largely led by President Trump, that so far yielded no breakthroughs.

FTC prepares to grill AI companies over impact on children, WSJ reports
2025-09-04

FTC prepares to grill AI companies over impact on children, WSJ reports

(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to study the impact of artificial intelligence chatbots on children's mental health and request documents from tech companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

Space Force Opens Applications for Air Force Reservists to Sign Up for Part-Time Service
2025-09-04

Space Force Opens Applications for Air Force Reservists to Sign Up for Part-Time Service

Applications have opened for certain Air Force reservists to join the Space Force under its new one-of-a-kind, part-time service model, but advocates for a Space National Guard have pointed out the arrangement may look different than originally anticipated.

Australian PM Albanese Spoke to Trump About Critical Minerals and Security
2025-09-04

Australian PM Albanese Spoke to Trump About Critical Minerals and Security

By Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed opportunities for Australia and the United States to...

Peruvian ex-presidents face courts in separate corruption trials
2025-09-04

Peruvian ex-presidents face courts in separate corruption trials

Two former presidents in Peru are facing disparate outcomes in the corruption cases they face.

Trump Takes Tariffs Fight to US Supreme Court
2025-09-04

Trump Takes Tariffs Fight to US Supreme Court

By Andrew ChungWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to swiftly hear a bid to preserve his...

AP News Summary at 10:32 p.m. EDT
2025-09-04

AP News Summary at 10:32 p.m. EDT

Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers

Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers
2025-09-04

Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers

A bill that would let Texas residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers for up to $100,000 has been passed by lawmakers and sent to the governor. It’s the first legislation of its kind in any state. Supporters hail it as...

2025-09-04

Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Private Citizens to Sue Abortion Pill Distributors

By Daniel Trotta(Reuters) -The Texas legislature on Wednesday passed a bill enabling private citizens to sue anyone who mails or distributes...

Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food
2025-09-04

Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food

Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of raw cat food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu after a pet cat in San Francisco that ate the food became infected with the virus and had to be euthanized.

Hot Mic Picks Up Putin And Xi Discussing Organ Transplants And Immortality
2025-09-04

Hot Mic Picks Up Putin And Xi Discussing Organ Transplants And Immortality

"The longer you live, the younger you become," Putin said, according to a translator who picked up the unscripted moment for China's state broadcaster.

Trump Administration Takes Tariffs Fight To Supreme Court
2025-09-04

Trump Administration Takes Tariffs Fight To Supreme Court

After an appeals court ruled that most of Trump's tariffs were illegal, the administration asked the Supreme Court to weigh in.

Carney says to expect 'austerity and investment' in upcoming fall budget
2025-09-04

Carney says to expect 'austerity and investment' in upcoming fall budget

'We need to rein in spending, we need to find efficiencies... that create the room for these big investments,' said Carney

Who is Kim Jong Un's 12-year-old daughter and possible heir? Here's what we know
2025-09-04

Who is Kim Jong Un's 12-year-old daughter and possible heir? Here's what we know

The father-daughter duo travelled to Beijing by train for a Chinese military parade. Although many photos of her have been shared over the years, little is known about the 'front-runner' for next leader

Police say Vaughan father shot dead after he 'confronted' intruders, brother says family is 'shattered'
2025-09-04

Police say Vaughan father shot dead after he 'confronted' intruders, brother says family is 'shattered'

Abdul Aleem Farooqi, 46, was defending his family when three masked intruders broke into his home early morning

Hiker plunges 60 feet off Canadian peak trying to rescue her dog — and both miraculously survive
2025-09-04

Hiker plunges 60 feet off Canadian peak trying to rescue her dog — and both miraculously survive

"My dog was like, sitting next to me, just wagging his tail, like nothing happened."

Judge overturns Trump funding cuts to Harvard
2025-09-04

Judge overturns Trump funding cuts to Harvard

A US judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to overturn deep funding cuts to Harvard University that froze more than $2 billion over allegations of antisemitism and bias at the Ivy League institution.

The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade
2025-09-03

The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade

BEIJING (AP) — China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.

After Graham Linehan’s Arrest, Police Chief Says UK Should Clarify Free-Speech Laws
2025-09-03

After Graham Linehan’s Arrest, Police Chief Says UK Should Clarify Free-Speech Laws

The arrest of Graham Linehan on suspicion of inciting violence against transgender people is adding to a debate across the Atlantic over the policing of speech in Britain.

Construction intensifies at site linked to Israel’s suspected nuclear program, satellite photos show
2025-09-03

Construction intensifies at site linked to Israel’s suspected nuclear program, satellite photos show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Construction work has intensified on a major new structure at a facility key to Israel’s long-suspected atomic weapons program, according to satellite images analyzed by experts. They say it could be a new reactor or a facility to assemble nuclear arms — but secrecy shrouding the program makes it difficult to know for sure.

Italy disavows plan to count massive Sicily bridge as NATO spending
2025-09-03

Italy disavows plan to count massive Sicily bridge as NATO spending

Officials had mulled the idea of classifying a new bridge planned to link the Italian mainland to Sicily as a project of strategic, military importance.

With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go
2025-09-03

With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — As artillery and bombs pound around Gaza’s largest city and Israel promises a punishing new offensive, Palestinians in the city are paralyzed with fear — unsure where to go, when to leave and if they will ever return.

China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs
2025-09-03

China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

BANGKOK (AP) — Soldiers in pristine and pressed uniforms marched in lockstep, their boots clacking a steady cadence on the pavement and their eyes following leader Xi Jinping as he drove by in review. Helicopters flew overhead, forming the numbers 8 and 0 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

At 15% US Tariffs, EU Says Its Trade Still Flows
2025-09-03

At 15% US Tariffs, EU Says Its Trade Still Flows

U.S. tariffs of 15% on imports from the European Union still allow trade with the United States to flow and what is important is not the rate itself but the level compared with competitors, a senior European Commission trade official said on Wednesday. “There is a level ... where a tariff becomes prohibitive and trade [...]The post At 15% US Tariffs, EU Says Its Trade Still Flows appeared first on GV Wire.

Polish President Will Press Trump to Keep Strong US Military Presence in His Country to Deter Russia
2025-09-03

Polish President Will Press Trump to Keep Strong US Military Presence in His Country to Deter Russia

Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, is set to visit the White House, looking to strengthen his relationship with President Donald Trump and make the case that the United States needs to maintain its robust military presence in his country.

More Evidence Of Cooling U.S. Labor Market As Job Openings Slip In July
2025-09-03

More Evidence Of Cooling U.S. Labor Market As Job Openings Slip In July

U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies, falling from a March 2022 high of 12.1 million.

GOP Congresswoman Joins 2026 Iowa Senate Race After Sen. Joni Ernst Confirms She Won't Run
2025-09-03

GOP Congresswoman Joins 2026 Iowa Senate Race After Sen. Joni Ernst Confirms She Won't Run

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about her plans.

Dutch soccer club Vitesse Arnhem given reprieve by appeals court in struggle to keep licence
2025-09-03

Dutch soccer club Vitesse Arnhem given reprieve by appeals court in struggle to keep licence

Troubled Dutch soccer club Vitesse Arnhem has been given a lifeline by an appeals court that suspended a previous decision to strip its license to play in the professional leagues. Vitesse said Wednesday the ruling by the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court means...

Letter to the editor: What about watchtowers?
2025-09-03

Letter to the editor: What about watchtowers?

There are lots of old tales about fences ("Trump seizes victory in border wall fight with new funding," Web, Aug. 31).

Judge allows advanced DNA evidence in Gilgo Beach serial killer trial
2025-09-03

Judge allows advanced DNA evidence in Gilgo Beach serial killer trial

Experts say the decision marks the first time such techniques are allowed as evidence in a New York court.

Vancouver home sales up almost three per cent in August: real estate board
2025-09-03

Vancouver home sales up almost three per cent in August: real estate board

VANCOUVER — Vancouver-area home sales rose 2.9 per cent in August compared with last year, as the city's real estate board says the market appears to be recovering "albeit somewhat slowly" from the first half of the year.

Kim Jong Un is seen with his young daughter in China — fueling rumors she’s his likely heir
2025-09-03

Kim Jong Un is seen with his young daughter in China — fueling rumors she’s his likely heir

Kim Jong Un set foot in Beijing for his first visit to China in years, accompanied by his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, also thought to be his successor, per South Korea’s National Intelligence Service.

For Poland's president, a hearty Trump slap on the shoulder and gazing at a White House flyover
2025-09-03

For Poland's president, a hearty Trump slap on the shoulder and gazing at a White House flyover

The visit to Washington is President Karol Nawrocki's first overseas trip since taking office last month. It comes after Trump took the unusual step of involving himself in the elections of longtime ally Poland, endorsing Nawrocki.

Report: Secret Service counter sniper teams understaffed amid rising demand
2025-09-03

Report: Secret Service counter sniper teams understaffed amid rising demand

"The United States Secret Service's (Secret Service) Counter Sniper Team (CS) is staffed 73% below the level necessary to meet mission requirements," the inspector general's report says. "Failure to appropriately staff CS could limit the Secret Service's ability to properly protect our Nation's most senior leaders, risking injury or assassination, and subsequent national-level harm to the country's sense of safety and security."

Accessing the hidden value in your home: Why 2025 is the year to act
2025-09-03

Accessing the hidden value in your home: Why 2025 is the year to act

Splitero reports that 2025 is key for homeowners to access equity due to high values, living costs, and debt pressures, making options like home equity loans attractive.

Photos of China military parade marking the 80th anniversary of WWII's end
2025-09-03

Photos of China military parade marking the 80th anniversary of WWII's end

BEIJING (AP) — China hosted several world leaders at a military parade in Beijing that marked the 80th anniversary Wednesday of the end of World War II.

Photos of China military parade marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end
2025-09-03

Photos of China military parade marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end

BEIJING (AP) — China hosted several world leaders at a military parade in Beijing that marked the 80th anniversary Wednesday of the end of World War II. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press

AP News Summary at 10:28 p.m. EDT
2025-09-03

AP News Summary at 10:28 p.m. EDT

Trump says US strike on vessel in Caribbean targeted Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, killed 11

OpenAI To Roll Out Parental Controls For ChatGPT
2025-09-03

OpenAI To Roll Out Parental Controls For ChatGPT

The upcoming change comes after parents recently filed a lawsuit accusing ChatGPT of encouraging their teenage son, Adam Raine, to commit suicide.

Fire crews respond to brush fire in Hollywood Hills
2025-09-03

Fire crews respond to brush fire in Hollywood Hills

Smoke billowed from a brush fire burning in the Hollywood Hills Tuesday evening. The fire was first reported around 6:40 p.m. on the 2100 block of Sunset Plaza Drive, according to the Pulse Point app and was reportedly sparked by a car that was on fire. Multiple units were dispatched to battle the blaze, which [...]

Carney urged to boost Canada’s digital sovereignty in open letter
2025-09-03

Carney urged to boost Canada’s digital sovereignty in open letter

'We can’t afford to keep it on the backburner any longer'

Trump is bending over backwards to protect American steel — and Canada is paying the price
2025-09-03

Trump is bending over backwards to protect American steel — and Canada is paying the price

'We are once again going to put Pennsylvania steel into the backbone of America like never before,' Trump said

NDP leadership race underway
2025-09-03

NDP leadership race underway

Candidates hoping to succeed Jagmeet Singh should be making themselves known in short order

ICE granted access to spy tool that can hack phones and read private messages
2025-09-03

ICE granted access to spy tool that can hack phones and read private messages

Paragon’s technology is designed to hack into mobile phones and secretly record messages sent using encrypted apps such as Signal and WhatsApp

Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea gather for massive military parade in Beijing
2025-09-03

Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea gather for massive military parade in Beijing

All eyes will be on how the trio of Xi, Putin and Kim interact with each other in a choreographed photo opportunity seen as a coup for China on the world stage

Trump dismisses internet rumours about serious health problems as 'fake news'
2025-09-03

Trump dismisses internet rumours about serious health problems as 'fake news'

After Trump did not have any public appearances or hold press conferences for several days last week, speculation grew that he may have died

U.S. House committee releases batch of Epstein files
2025-09-03

U.S. House committee releases batch of Epstein files

A U.S. House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

New Home Sales Decline in July as Inventory Rises and Prices Ease
2025-09-03

New Home Sales Decline in July as Inventory Rises and Prices Ease

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes fell in July 2025, continuing a trend of slowing demand amid elevated mortgage rates and shifting market dynamics, according to new data ...

Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
2025-09-03

Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy. On Tuesday, the jury in Alhambra, California, deliberated for about an hour before finding Cardi...

Shooting of Indonesian diplomat in Peru investigated as a contract killing
2025-09-03

Shooting of Indonesian diplomat in Peru investigated as a contract killing

Peruvian authorities are investigating the shooting of an Indonesian diplomat as a contract killing

Court annuls Istanbul congress of Turkey’s main opposition party as critics cry foul
2025-09-02

Court annuls Istanbul congress of Turkey’s main opposition party as critics cry foul

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A court on Tuesday annulled the Istanbul provincial congress of Turkey’s main opposition party, citing alleged procedural irregularities in a decision that critics view as an escalating campaign to weaken the party. The ruling against the Republican People’s Party, or CHP, led to the dismissal of Istanbul chair Ozgur Celik and [...]

Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
2025-09-02

Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts

People could face up to five years in prison for breaking the new measure once signed into law.

Court annuls Istanbul congress of Turkey's main opposition party as critics cry foul
2025-09-02

Court annuls Istanbul congress of Turkey's main opposition party as critics cry foul

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A court on Tuesday annulled the Istanbul provincial congress of Turkey’s main opposition party, citing alleged procedural irregularities in a decision that critics view as an escalating campaign to weaken the party.

Activists’ Gaza flotilla hampered by wind, lost boats, and slow pace
2025-09-02

Activists’ Gaza flotilla hampered by wind, lost boats, and slow pace

Activists’ Sumud flotilla continues its voyage toward Gaza but faces setbacks, including rough weather, lost vessels, and slow speeds as the group sails...

Wall Street pulls further from its records under the weight of pressure from the bond market
2025-09-02

Wall Street pulls further from its records under the weight of pressure from the bond market

Wall Street is pulling further from its records, ground down by tightening pressure from the bond market. The S&P 500 sank 0.9% after falling as much as 1.4% early Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 305 points, and the...

How Protests, Tear Gas and Looting Roiled Indonesia
2025-09-02

How Protests, Tear Gas and Looting Roiled Indonesia

Deep-rooted resentment between the haves and have-nots set off a wave of antigovernment protests that have turned violent.

Trump will announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
2025-09-02

Trump will announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration will announce on Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado, according to two people familiar with the announcement. Trump is expected to speak Tuesday afternoon, and he will give the new location, [...]

Trump will announce Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, AP source says
2025-09-02

Trump will announce Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration will announce Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado, according to a person familiar with the announcement. Trump is expected to speak Tuesday afternoon, and he will give the new location, according [...]The post Trump will announce Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, AP source says appeared first on CityNews Kitchener.

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro claims US seeks ‘regime change through military threat’ amid Caribbean naval buildup
2025-09-02

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro claims US seeks ‘regime change through military threat’ amid Caribbean naval buildup

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday accused the United States of seeking regime change in his country amid a naval buildup in the Caribbean.

Verdict and sentencing phase of 'historic' attempted coup trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro begins
2025-09-02

Verdict and sentencing phase of 'historic' attempted coup trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro begins

The verdict and sentencing phase has started in the trial of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro. He faces allegations of leading a conspiracy to stay in power in the proceedings that opened Tuesday. A Supreme Court panel is set to...

NY Rep. Jerry Nadler urges ‘generational change’ in retirement announcement
2025-09-02

NY Rep. Jerry Nadler urges ‘generational change’ in retirement announcement

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York, 78, who was first elected to Congress in 1992, says “watching the Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party, and I think I want to respect that." He added that someone younger "can maybe do better, can maybe help us more."

ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered US alone
2025-09-02

ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered US alone

President Donald Trump's administration has started requiring parents seeking to reunite with their children who crossed into the U.S. alone to attend interviews with immigration officers. That's according to a policy memo obtained by The Associated Press. And a legal...

This Week On Campus — Sept. 2, 2025
2025-09-02

This Week On Campus — Sept. 2, 2025

BRANDON UNIVERSITY • A new academic year has arrived at Brandon University. New students will arrive on campus for Orientation today, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with campus tours, information sessions a...

Osaka crushes Gauff at US Open as Sinner, Swiatek roll into quarters
2025-09-02

Osaka crushes Gauff at US Open as Sinner, Swiatek roll into quarters

Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek charged into the quarter-finals.

'AI-generated' Sinner terminates Bublik to reach US Open quarters
2025-09-02

'AI-generated' Sinner terminates Bublik to reach US Open quarters

World number one Jannik Sinner demolished big-serving Alexander Bublik to storm into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Gender-row Olympic boxer Lin won't compete at worlds, says official
2025-09-02

Gender-row Olympic boxer Lin won't compete at worlds, says official

Taiwanese Olympic boxing gold medallist Lin Yu-ting will not compete at the world championships starting this week, Taiwan's association told AFP on Tuesday, despite reportedly submitting her sex test results.

Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats
2025-09-02

Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats

China will mark Japan’s defeat in World War II with a parade of missiles, soldiers and leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir Putin of Russia.

China's military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II
2025-09-02

China's military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II

Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, recalls the modest military presence at the founding of communist China in 1949

Presidential hopeful Rodrigo Paz sees 'capitalism for all' as answer to Bolivia's crisis
2025-09-02

Presidential hopeful Rodrigo Paz sees 'capitalism for all' as answer to Bolivia's crisis

Centrist Bolivian presidential front-runner Rodrigo Paz is hoping to attract a diverse group of voters with catchall rhetoric to fix Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in decades

Vietnam celebrates 80 years since declaring independence with flags, boba tea and a military parade
2025-09-02

Vietnam celebrates 80 years since declaring independence with flags, boba tea and a military parade

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam marked its National Day on Tuesday with its largest military parade in decades, as thousands packed the streets of the capital, Hanoi, after many camped overnight to witness the grand display marking 80 years of independence. The parade unfolded at Ba Dinh Square, the site where revolutionary leader Ho Chi [...]

Pentagon Honors Abbey Gate Victims, Highlights National Security Initiatives and Military Advancements
2025-09-02

Pentagon Honors Abbey Gate Victims, Highlights National Security Initiatives and Military Advancements

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense paused on August 26 to honor the 13 U.S. service members and approximately 170 Afghan civilians killed in the 2021 suicide bombing at ...

Powerball jackpot at $1.1B as Labor Day drawing nears
2025-09-02

Powerball jackpot at $1.1B as Labor Day drawing nears

Powerball players will get another chance tonight at a jackpot estimated at over $1 billion.

Sexual assault counselor charged with heinous attack of mentally ill patient at rape crisis center
2025-09-02

Sexual assault counselor charged with heinous attack of mentally ill patient at rape crisis center

Psychologist Greg Jackman faces charges of sexually penetrating a client at a rape crisis center.

North Korea’s Kim in China ahead of massive military parade
2025-09-02

North Korea’s Kim in China ahead of massive military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was on his way to Beijing on Tuesday morning, having crossed the border into China aboard an armoured train ahead of a massive military parade on Wednesday. Kim will join Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin for a huge spectacle in which China [...]The post North Korea’s Kim in China ahead of massive military parade appeared first on Digital Journal.

Nolan's 'Odyssey' script is 'best I've ever read,' says Tom Holland
2025-09-02

Nolan's 'Odyssey' script is 'best I've ever read,' says Tom Holland

With "The Odyssey" and a new "Spider-Man" film, next summer looks set to be the summer of Tom Holland -- and the famously boyish and ebullient star can hardly contain his excitement.

Nazis, cults and Sydney Sweeney: Hollywood heads to 50th Toronto fest
2025-09-02

Nazis, cults and Sydney Sweeney: Hollywood heads to 50th Toronto fest

The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off Thursday, with Hollywood stars Russell Crowe, Sydney Sweeney and Daniel Craig bringing hotly anticipated world premieres to the 50th edition of North America's biggest movie event.

Bolsonaro verdict looms as Brazil coup trial closes
2025-09-02

Bolsonaro verdict looms as Brazil coup trial closes

Brazil’s Supreme Court will on Tuesday start passing judgment in the coup-plotting trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a case that has put the Latin American powerhouse in US President Donald Trump’s sights. Bolsonaro risks over 40 years in prison if convicted of conspiring to cling onto power despite losing 2022 elections to leftist rival [...]The post Bolsonaro verdict looms as Brazil coup trial closes appeared first on Digital Journal.

China’s military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II
2025-09-02

China’s military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II

SHENYANG, China (AP) — Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, remembers the troops on horseback and the handful of planes that marked the founding of communist China in 1949. It was a far cry from the military might the country will display Wednesday in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of [...]

Venus Williams, Fernandez into US Open doubles quarter-finals
2025-09-02

Venus Williams, Fernandez into US Open doubles quarter-finals

Venus Williams prolonged her stay at the US Open on Monday, partnering Leylah Fernandez to reach her first Grand Slam doubles quarter-final in nearly a decade.

China grows presence on global stage, hosting leaders of Russia, Turkey, and India
2025-09-01

China grows presence on global stage, hosting leaders of Russia, Turkey, and India

"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future...

Fourfold increase in prize money for women's ODI Cricket World Cup
2025-09-01

Fourfold increase in prize money for women's ODI Cricket World Cup

The International Cricket Council has announced a prize money of $13.88 million for the upcoming women’s ODI World Cup. This is almost a fourfold increase from the previous World Cup. The 2022 women’s World Cup in New Zealand had a...

Gaza Sunbirds fly Palestinian flag at Para Cycling Worlds despite fear of news from home
2025-09-01

Gaza Sunbirds fly Palestinian flag at Para Cycling Worlds despite fear of news from home

Palestine team members checked anxiously for news from home even while they were competing at the Para Cycling Road World Championships at the weekend. The two riders were part of the Gaza Sunbirds, a para cycling team established for Gaza residents who lost their limbs in conflicts with Israel. Mohammed Asfour nearly pulled out of [...]

Venice heralds Hitchcock heroine Novak with lifetime achievement award
2025-09-01

Venice heralds Hitchcock heroine Novak with lifetime achievement award

The Venice Film Festival celebrated Hollywood actress Kim Novak on Monday, bestowing a lifetime achievement award to the reluctant star and platinum blonde heroine of Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo", now 92.

Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports
2025-09-01

Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports

TIANJIN, China (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Monday in a show of deepening ties when New Delhi’s relations with Washington are strained...

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 31 In Gaza As International Scholars Accuse Israel Of Genocide
2025-09-01

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 31 In Gaza As International Scholars Accuse Israel Of Genocide

The largest professional organization of scholars studying genocide said Monday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

A Chinese mining company is accused of covering up the extent of a major toxic spill in Zambia
2025-09-01

A Chinese mining company is accused of covering up the extent of a major toxic spill in Zambia

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions rely on with cyanide and...

2025-09-01

Trump says he will sign executive order ending mail-in voting

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said he will be signing an executive order ending mail-in voting and requiring voter ID.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Recalled Eggs Has Sickened 95 People Since January
2025-09-01

Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Recalled Eggs Has Sickened 95 People Since January

It's possible that many more people have been sickened, the CDC said.

Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide
2025-09-01

Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched strikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 31 people as it presses ahead with a major offensive in the territory’s largest city, according to health officials. Leading genocide scholars, meanwhile, joined other rights groups in accusing Israel of genocide, allegations it vehemently rejects. Airstrikes [...]

Man arrested after SUV crashes into Russian consulate gates in Sydney
2025-09-01

Man arrested after SUV crashes into Russian consulate gates in Sydney

SYDNEY (AP) — A man was arrested after crashing an SUV through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney on Monday, police said. Police were called at 8 a.m. to the consulate in the eastern suburb...

Global media outlets protest Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza | CNN
2025-09-01

Global media outlets protest Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza | CNN

Media outlets coordinated a large-scale editorial protest on Monday to demand Israel stop the killing of journalists in Gaza and call for international press to be allowed into the enclave to report freely.

Australia police arrest man after Russian consulate car crash
2025-09-01

Australia police arrest man after Russian consulate car crash

Australian police arrested a man on Monday after a car was driven into the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney. New South Wales Police said they were called to the Russian consulate after reports that an unauthorised vehicle was parked in the driveway. Officers attempted to speak to the driver, who then allegedly “drove [...]The post Australia police arrest man after Russian consulate car crash appeared first on Digital Journal.