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Electricity returning to Cuba after total blackout
2025-09-11

Electricity returning to Cuba after total blackout

The blackouts have led to rare anti-government protests.

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national airline
2025-09-11

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national airline

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Belarus freed 52 political prisoners on Thursday, as the United States announced it was lifting sanctions on the isolated country’s national airline.

Scientists behind breakthrough cystic fibrosis treatment awarded top US prize
2025-09-11

Scientists behind breakthrough cystic fibrosis treatment awarded top US prize

Cystic fibrosis was once a dire, likely deadly diagnosis, destroying a patient's ability to breathe and digest food -- but a revolutionary new treatment offers reason for hope.

Germany's Merz: New intelligence chief can make agency more effective
2025-09-11

Germany's Merz: New intelligence chief can make agency more effective

Seasoned diplomat Martin Jäger took the helm at Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency on Thursday, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressing hope that...

Family of accused Charlotte train killer says he should not have been free
2025-09-11

Family of accused Charlotte train killer says he should not have been free

The brother of Decarlos Brown Jr. says “you can’t just let him walk free, especially because of a mental issue. He could do it again." The 34-year-old Brown is charged with killing a woman on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train on Aug. 22.

South Sudan VP Machar Charged With Treason and Murder Over Militia Attacks
2025-09-11

South Sudan VP Machar Charged With Treason and Murder Over Militia Attacks

NAIROBI (Reuters) - South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his...

Mark Carney says Connor McDavid unsigned is a crisis, jokes about helping him in the next budget
2025-09-11

Mark Carney says Connor McDavid unsigned is a crisis, jokes about helping him in the next budget

'It’s in times like that you have to draw back in, remember what you have — Draisaitl, Hyman, and Nugent-Hopkins,' Carney said jokingly

Sentencing underway for wife of disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez for her role in a bribery scheme
2025-09-11

Sentencing underway for wife of disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez for her role in a bribery scheme

A sentencing hearing has begun for the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who will learn her penalty for her role in a bribery scheme.

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Pacific Beach collision
2025-09-11

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Pacific Beach collision

A man is in critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing the street mid-block in Pacific Beach on Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Influencer investigated for "dangerous and illegal" crocodile wrestling
2025-09-11

Influencer investigated for "dangerous and illegal" crocodile wrestling

In a series of social media videos, bare-chested Mike Holston, who goes by "therealtarzann" online, tussles with saltwater and freshwater crocodiles.

Albania Appoints AI Bot as Minister to Tackle Corruption
2025-09-11

Albania Appoints AI Bot as Minister to Tackle Corruption

PRISTINA (Reuters) -A new minister in Albania charged to handle public procurement will be impervious to bribes, threats, or attempts to curry...

B.C. not-for-profits call for funding reform amid burnout, rising costs
2025-09-11

B.C. not-for-profits call for funding reform amid burnout, rising costs

The province’s top organizations saw revenue growth last year, but smaller groups continue to struggle

2025-09-11

Jacob DeGrom Going Back to Where Career Began to Face Mets for 1st Time Since Leaving for Texas

Rangers All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom is excited to be going back to where his career began

Charlie Kirk’s Influence Extended Far Beyond the U.S.
2025-09-11

Charlie Kirk’s Influence Extended Far Beyond the U.S.

The conservative activist had recently spoken at conferences in Asia. His message also resonated in Europe, and especially Britain, which has seen a rise in right-wing ideology.

US inflation worsened last month, putting Fed in difficult spot as job market slows
2025-09-11

US inflation worsened last month, putting Fed in difficult spot as job market slows

The reading is the last the Fed will receive before its Sept. 16-17 meeting, when policymakers are widely expected to cut their short-term rate.

S. Korea says ‘bewildering’ immigration raid could chill investment
2025-09-11

S. Korea says ‘bewildering’ immigration raid could chill investment

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that a massive US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory site was “bewildering” and could have a chilling effect on future investment. Seoul is expecting hundreds of workers detained during last week’s raid in the US state of Georgia to be released from detention on Thursday [...]The post S. Korea says ‘bewildering’ immigration raid could chill investment appeared first on Digital Journal.

S. Korea says 'bewildering' immigration raid could chill investment
2025-09-11

S. Korea says 'bewildering' immigration raid could chill investment

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that a massive US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory site was "bewildering" and could have a chilling effect on future investment.

Rosie O'Donnell Says She Missed Major Family Moment Due To Trump Threats
2025-09-11

Rosie O'Donnell Says She Missed Major Family Moment Due To Trump Threats

The comedian opened up about how the president's feud with her has fueled "a lot of problems" in her life.

The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college
2025-09-11

The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college

Authorities say conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in a targeted attack during an outdoor event Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Kirk co-founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and was a close ally of...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university
2025-09-11

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, has been shot and killed at a Utah college event in an act that the state’s governor called a “political assassination.” No one was currently in custody late...

Driver arrested after hit-and-run spree through Santee and El Cajon
2025-09-10

Driver arrested after hit-and-run spree through Santee and El Cajon

A 34-year-old man was taken into custody after a hit-and-run spree in El Cajon and Santee, leaving one person injured and several vehicles damaged.

French police make 295 arrests in clashes with protesters while Macron installs a new PM
2025-09-10

French police make 295 arrests in clashes with protesters while Macron installs a new PM

Protesters have blocked roads and set fires in Paris and across France, clashing with police in a bid to pressure President Emmanuel Macron. The protests on Wednesday are challenging Macron's new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu. The interior ministry reported 295...

She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil
2025-09-10

She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil

When Maria Pires was adopted from Brazil as a child, she believed she was officially an American. But her adoptive father, who sexually abused her for years, never completed paperwork to make her a citizen. As an adult, Pires served...

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:47 a.m. EDT
2025-09-10

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:47 a.m. EDT

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

Israeli strikes shake quiet Qatar, strain US ties
2025-09-10

Israeli strikes shake quiet Qatar, strain US ties

Ahmed was in a university lecture when he heard the bangs: loud explosions from unprecedented Israeli air strikes targeting Hamas that shattered Qatar's peace and put the wealthy Gulf region on edge.

Harris defends Biden in new memoir, criticizes White House staff for knocking her down
2025-09-10

Harris defends Biden in new memoir, criticizes White House staff for knocking her down

Excerpts from former Vice President Kamala Harris' new memoir, "107 Days," detailing her brief presidential campaign after former President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, give new insight into her place in the Biden administration.

Drug trafficking charge laid as magic mushroom shop raided in Hamilton
2025-09-10

Drug trafficking charge laid as magic mushroom shop raided in Hamilton

Illegal psilocybin dispensaries operate openly across the GTA, blatantly flouting the law

The newest Bachelorette is 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul
2025-09-10

The newest Bachelorette is 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul

There’s a new Bachelorette in town, and we’ve met her before. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul will be the lead on Season 22 of “The Bachelorette.” She broke the news herself Wednesday on the “Call...

Russian drones in Poland put NATO to the test
2025-09-10

Russian drones in Poland put NATO to the test

The intrusion of Russian drones into Poland -- whether deliberate, as Ukraine's European allies contend, or accidental -- is a test of NATO's readiness and resolve, experts say.

Plans in the works for Korean workers detained in raid to go home while fear lingers for residents
2025-09-10

Plans in the works for Korean workers detained in raid to go home while fear lingers for residents

POOLER, Ga. (AP) — After more than 300 South Korean workers were taken into custody during a raid on an electric battery plant in Georgia, the country’s foreign minister traveled to the U.S. this week in hopes of bringing them home.

Aroldis Chapman's historic stretch of dominance ends in walk-off loss to A's
2025-09-10

Aroldis Chapman's historic stretch of dominance ends in walk-off loss to A's

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement related encounters around the Boston area have turned into anxiety for some people.Federal officials have been very clear – they are increasing ICE activity in and around Boston. It’s been raising questions about what people should be doing if they see what appears to be an ICE operation underway.We’ve seen cell phone videos recently showing ICE activity in East Boston and Chelsea. The activity has put some people on edge across the region as Homeland Security announces ramped up operations.“It is pretty scary to see ICE in the neighborhood and stuff,” Jordan Gustave said.“Personally, I think it is pretty despicable. And scary,” added Leah Krason.Cambridge City Council members discussed activity in their community at their last meeting.“People are really scared and nervous,” Vice Mayor Marc McGovern said. “I think everyone is on edge.”Cambridge has offered know your rights training to the public and city officials. But they also urge residents to call 911 or the non-emergency line if they see something that concerns them.“The department will take steps to verify ICE activity in order to ensure it is a legitimate government sanctioned) operation,” Cambridge police said in a statement. “CPD’s role in this situation is to maintain a safe environment for all involved and enforce any violations in criminal law.”“At the end of the day, ICE is a federal agency that wants to apprehend someone,” McGovern said. “The Cambridge police can’t stop them from doing that.”Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said community organizations like LUCE Immigrant Justice Network have set up hotlines to help share and document activity information. “We have also, through our Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, taken reports where tactics might be questionable or cross the line as far as what is appropriate or legal,” she said.Cambridge police said they have even issued velcro placards for the back of their outer unfiorms saying “Cambridge” and “Police” to distinguish them from other law enforcement agencies. ICE acklowledged NBC10 Boston’s request for comment but has not released any information on their protocols.More on ICE operations in Greater BostonImmigrationSep 9Trump's border czar spars with Gov. Healey over increased ICE activity in Mass.BostonSep 8Understanding ICE recruitment, with new surge touted in Mass.ImmigrationSep 6ICE beginning new operation in Mass. amid immigration fight between feds, Boston

Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills 24 people collecting their pensions
2025-09-10

Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills 24 people collecting their pensions

Poland's armed forces said the country's air defenses were placed on high alert after reports of more airstrikes overnight into Wednesday.

South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid
2025-09-10

South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean charter plane left for the U.S. on Wednesday to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia.

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:41 p.m. EDT
2025-09-10

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:41 p.m. EDT

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, target of the Trump administration, will face Josh Kraft in fall election

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, target of the Trump administration, will face Josh Kraft in fall election
2025-09-10

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, target of the Trump administration, will face Josh Kraft in fall election

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has advanced in Tuesday's preliminary election and will face the son of the Patriots owner in November. Wu is the city’s first Asian and female leader and a frequent target of the Trump administration. She will...

Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw US House districts
2025-09-10

Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw US House districts

Missouri's Republican-led House has passed a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts at the urging of President Donald Trump. The plan approved Tuesday now moves to the state Senate and could give Republicans a shot at winning almost all...

Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal
2025-09-10

Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Tuesday’s strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed...

Plane leaves South Korea for US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid, report says
2025-09-10

Plane leaves South Korea for US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid, report says

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean charter plane left for the U.S. on Wednesday to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia. A total of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Koreans, were rounded up in the Sept. 4 raid at the battery factory under construction at [...]

Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas fired in unanimous vote by board
2025-09-10

Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas fired in unanimous vote by board

Beloved Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas is out after a unanimous vote by the board Tuesday following an unsuccessful mediation between the two sides.Market Basket Board Chair Jay K. Hachigian released a statement Wednesday morning, confirming the firing.“Despite extensive efforts by the Board and Mr. Demoulas to come to terms, the mediation was not successful. The Market Basket Board late yesterday voted unanimously to remove Arthur T. Demoulas as President and CEO of Market Basket,” Hachigian said.The Board has filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery in connection with the removal, he added. The Board met with Mr. Demoulas on Sept. 3 in a confidential mediation in Delaware before former Vice Chancellor Joseph Slights III and continued the mediation via video conference on Sept. 9. The parties agreed not to comment publicly during that time.“We assure our valued associates and customers that, as we have demonstrated over the past several months, Market Basket will not change its operations, profit-sharing, bonuses or culture, and will continue to offer the best groceries at the lowest prices anywhere in New England—well into the future,” Hachigian concluded.This is a breaking news story that will be updated

Hydro One breaks ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line to power southwest Ontario
2025-09-10

Hydro One breaks ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line to power southwest Ontario

The line is being built through the First Nation Equity Partnership Model and will increase power supply in the growing region

Indian PM Modi says he would speak to Trump; trade negotiations to conclude at the earliest
2025-09-10

Indian PM Modi says he would speak to Trump; trade negotiations to conclude at the earliest

(Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he would speak to U.S. President Donald Trump and that their countries' teams are working to conclude trade negotiations as soon as possible.

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but still could create dangerous surf in Hawaii
2025-09-09

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but still could create dangerous surf in Hawaii

Forecasters say Hurricane Kiko has weakened into a tropical storm but still could create life-threatening surf and rip currents in Hawaii. The storm is forecast to pass to the north of the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday as it...

Hurricane Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but still could create dangerous surf in Hawaii
2025-09-09

Hurricane Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but still could create dangerous surf in Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Kiko has weakened into a tropical storm but still could create life-threatening surf and rip currents in Hawaii, forecasters said.

France’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil
2025-09-09

France’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil

PARIS (AP) — Another prime minister gone. Another crisis unfolding. In France, what once shocked is now routine.

Climate tracking apps measure your carbon footprint. Here's how they work
2025-09-09

Climate tracking apps measure your carbon footprint. Here's how they work

This idea of a carbon footprint comes up a lot in news coverage about personal climate impact. The concept is simple. It includes anything that you add to planet-warming emissions That can range from the gas consumed by your car...

Allegations of mismanagement, overspending in California fire cleanups raised in whistleblower trial
2025-09-09

Allegations of mismanagement, overspending in California fire cleanups raised in whistleblower trial

LOS ANGELES — Exposing years-old concerns about California’s resilience to wildfires, a government whistleblower and other witnesses in a recent state trial alleged that cleanup operations after some of the largest fires in state history were plagued by mismanagement and overspending — and that toxic contamination was at times left behind in local communities.

VA to Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Volunteer Opportunities at National Cemeteries
2025-09-09

VA to Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Volunteer Opportunities at National Cemeteries

Those looking to remember the thousands of Americans who died on Sept. 11, 2001, can participate at one of 60 cemeteries nationwide.

Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Military Strikes on Qatar, Officials Say
2025-09-09

Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Military Strikes on Qatar, Officials Say

DOHA — Israel launched an audacious attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday, expanding its military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base. Qatar, which has acted as a mediator alongside Egypt in talks on a [...]The post Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Military Strikes on Qatar, Officials Say appeared first on GV Wire.

2025-09-09

Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship likely cut cables in the Red Sea that disrupted internet access in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, experts said Tuesday, showing the lines’ vulnerability over a year after another incident severed them.

Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills at least 24 people collecting their pensions
2025-09-09

Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills at least 24 people collecting their pensions

SLOVIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian glide bomb struck a village in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as people stood in line in the open air to collect their monthly pension. The blast killed at least 24 people and injured 19 others, the Ukraine Emergency Service said.

2025-09-09

Islamic State Affiliate Claims Killing Nearly 100 in Eastern Congo Attack, SITE Reports

DAKAR (Reuters) -Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) has claimed responsibility for an attack in eastern Congo that killed nearly 100...

North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missiles
2025-09-09

North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Tuesday it had conducted the final ground test of a solid-fuel rocket engine for a long-range ballistic missile in its latest advancement toward having an arsenal that could viably threaten the continental United States. The test Monday observed by leader Kim Jong Un was the ninth of [...]

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages — but the UN hasn't gotten to 362 others
2025-09-09

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages — but the UN hasn't gotten to 362 others

An initial United Nations assessment of the impact of Afghanistan’s recent deadly earthquake has found that 5,230 homes were destroyed and 672 were damaged in 49 villages — but the U.N. hasn’t been able to get to the vast majority...

Dhanushi lost her job the same day CBA rolled out an AI chatbot. It may just be the beginning
2025-09-09

Dhanushi lost her job the same day CBA rolled out an AI chatbot. It may just be the beginning

The Commonwealth Bank officially replaced 45 staff with a chatbot, but across the sector there have been thousands of jobs cut as AI use soarsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo months ago, the Commonwealth Bank replaced 45 customer service workers with an artificial intelligence chatbot, creating the first cohort of Australian workers to officially be made redundant by AI.Another CBA worker, Dhanushi Jayatileka, who was also recently made redundant, says she is one of many workers to unofficially lose her job to AI, in a trend that is reshaping the nation’s labour market behind closed doors. Continue reading...

Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers
2025-09-09

Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers

Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers 5-0. The 75-70 Rangers moved within 3 1/2...

Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
2025-09-09

Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages – but the UN hasn’t gotten to 362 others
2025-09-09

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages – but the UN hasn’t gotten to 362 others

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An initial United Nations assessment of the impact of Afghanistan’s recent deadly earthquake found 5,230 homes destroyed and 672 damaged in 49 villages — but the U.N. hasn’t been able to get to the vast majority of the remote villages. Shannon O’Hara, the coordination chief for the U.N. humanitarian office in [...]

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages - but the UN hasn't gotten to 362 others
2025-09-09

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages - but the UN hasn't gotten to 362 others

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An initial United Nations assessment of the impact of Afghanistan’s recent deadly earthquake found 5,230 homes destroyed and 672 damaged in 49 villages — but the U.N. hasn’t been able to get to the vast majority...

6 killed after Palestinian gunmen attack Jerusalem bus stop
2025-09-08

6 killed after Palestinian gunmen attack Jerusalem bus stop

Monday’s shooting — at a major intersection, with a road leading to Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem — was the deadliest in Israel since October 2024.

Everyone seems to agree: Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening
2025-09-08

Everyone seems to agree: Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez further damaged his reputation. Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles cost himself the chance to play in a season-opening game. Florida’s Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that decided its win...

Swiss Medics Start Hunger Protest Over Gaza Outside Parliament
2025-09-08

Swiss Medics Start Hunger Protest Over Gaza Outside Parliament

By Emma Farge and Cecile MantovaniBERN (Reuters) - Swiss medics began a hunger protest outside parliament on Monday over the war in Gaza, pressing...

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation judgment against Trump
2025-09-08

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million defamation judgment against Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury's finding that Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist after she accused him...

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump
2025-09-08

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks and public statements against the longtime advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals [...]The post Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump
2025-09-08

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump

In a ruling issued Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's appeal of the defamation award, finding that the 'jury's damages awards are fair and reasonable.'

UN rights chief slams Israel for 'war crime upon war crime' in Gaza
2025-09-08

UN rights chief slams Israel for 'war crime upon war crime' in Gaza

The UN's high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, sharply criticized Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip on Monday and called for a halt to ...

Israel airstrikes kill 5 in northeastern Lebanon, including 4 Hezbollah members
2025-09-08

Israel airstrikes kill 5 in northeastern Lebanon, including 4 Hezbollah members

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes Monday on the outskirts of northeastern Lebanon, killing five people, including four Hezbollah members, according to officials. This comes as global pressure m...

2025-09-08

AP Player of the Week: Sawyer Robertson Throws for 400 Yards Again to Lead Baylor's Comeback Vs. SMU

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson is The Associated Press national college football player of the week

Australia's 'mushroom murderer' handed life in prison with parole
2025-09-08

Australia's 'mushroom murderer' handed life in prison with parole

An Australian woman who murdered three people with toxic mushrooms was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with parole after 33 years, capping a trial that sparked a global media frenzy.

Woman accused of murdering her children and leaving their bodies in luggage faces New Zealand trial
2025-09-08

Woman accused of murdering her children and leaving their bodies in luggage faces New Zealand trial

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A trial opened in New Zealand on Monday for a woman accused of murdering her two children and leaving their bodies in suitcases for years before they were discovered. Hakyung Lee is charged with killing Minu Jo, 6, and Yuna Jo, 8, in June 2018. She was extradited from South [...]

2025-09-08

Trial Begins for New Zealand Woman Accused of Murdering Her Two Children

SYDNEY (Reuters) -A Korean-born New Zealand woman went on trial on Monday in Auckland charged with murdering her two children, whose bodies were...

Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit ‘Nuremberg’
2025-09-08

Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit ‘Nuremberg’

Russell Crowe’s nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie’s deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival. Crowe’s depiction of the second-ranking Nazi, Hermann Goering, in “Nuremberg,” as he plays a cat-and-mouse game with a psychiatrist (Rami Malek), [...]The post Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit ‘Nuremberg’ appeared first on Digital Journal.

Photo highlights from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
2025-09-08

Photo highlights from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with Lady Gaga winning Artist of the Year, setting up the evening's leading nominee for a big night.

Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit 'Nuremberg'
2025-09-08

Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit 'Nuremberg'

Russell Crowe's nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie's deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival.

Kyle Shanahan says 'no question' Jake Moody will remain 49ers' kicker after struggling in opener
2025-09-08

Kyle Shanahan says 'no question' Jake Moody will remain 49ers' kicker after struggling in opener

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says there's “no question” Jake Moody will remain his team's kicker. Moody missed two field-goal tries from inside 40 yards in Sunday's win at Seattle. One miss was from 27 yards and Moody also...

Tropical Storm Tapah makes landfall in southern China, forcing evacuations and school closures
2025-09-08

Tropical Storm Tapah makes landfall in southern China, forcing evacuations and school closures

HONG KONG (AP) — Schools closed, flights were disrupted and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in southern China as Tropical Storm Tapah made landfall on Monday.

Australia mushroom murderer Erin Patterson jailed for minimum of 33 years after killing elderly relatives
2025-09-08

Australia mushroom murderer Erin Patterson jailed for minimum of 33 years after killing elderly relatives

The presiding judge said Erin Patterson showed no pity for her in-laws after she served them individual portions of Beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms, in a case that has had a "devastating" impact on the relatives of the deceased.

Walker Cup results from Sunday
2025-09-08

Walker Cup results from Sunday

Sunday scores from the Walker Cup at Cypress Point

2025-09-08

South Korean and Japanese Defence Ministers to Hold Talks in Seoul

SEOUL (Reuters) -The South Korean and Japanese defence ministers will hold talks in Seoul on Monday, Seoul's defence ministry said, marking the...

South Korea, Japan defence ministers pledge to work with US to deter North Korea threats
2025-09-08

South Korea, Japan defence ministers pledge to work with US to deter North Korea threats

SEOUL (Reuters) - The South Korean and Japanese defence ministers agreed on Monday to maintain close cooperation with Washington against North Korea's nuclear threat and Pyongyang's growing military ties with Russia, Seoul's defence ministry said.

Fiery two-vehicle collision in Windsor sends six people to hospital
2025-09-07

Fiery two-vehicle collision in Windsor sends six people to hospital

One driver is facing charges following a collision Saturday evening that sent six people to hospital.

In a rare hit, a drone fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels strikes Israel's southern airport
2025-09-07

In a rare hit, a drone fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels strikes Israel's southern airport

A drone launched by Yemen's Houthi group has hit Israel's southern airport, closing airspace and halting flights, according to the Israeli military. The attack on Sunday involved multiple drones, with at least one striking the passenger terminal of Ramon International...

'Never seen anything like it' — what Trump's favorite phrase says about his presidency
2025-09-07

'Never seen anything like it' — what Trump's favorite phrase says about his presidency

President Donald Trump often uses hyperbole to describe his achievements and challenges. He claims the U.S. is building a missile defense system "the likes of which nobody's ever seen before" and that his tariffs generate unprecedented revenue. Trump frequently uses...

US Detains Hundreds of Workers After Immigration Raid at Hyundai's Georgia Site
2025-09-07

US Detains Hundreds of Workers After Immigration Raid at Hyundai's Georgia Site

Federal agents detained 475 people at Hyundai Motor Co.’s $7.6 billion manufacturing complex in Georgia this week, the largest single-site enforcement operation in the history of the Homeland Security Department’s investigative arm.

In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag
2025-09-07

In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag

In a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome. What they cannot see are the National Guard units patrolling those...

Disruption to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack may last until October
2025-09-07

Disruption to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber-attack may last until October

Thousands of workers told to stay home this week as car manufacturer deals with digital systems outageProduction at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and dozens of its suppliers is to remain on hold for at least this week, with disruption from a crippling cyber-attack at the carmaker expected to last until October.The UK’s biggest car manufacturer, owned by India’s Tata group, halted production at the sites after discovering hackers had infiltrated its systems a week ago. Continue reading...

UK police say almost 900 arrests made at Palestine Action demo
2025-09-07

UK police say almost 900 arrests made at Palestine Action demo

A total of 890 people were arrested in London during a protest this weekend in support of the banned group Palestine Action, the capital's Metropolitan Police said Sunday.

Trump heads to US Open in latest high-profile sport outing
2025-09-07

Trump heads to US Open in latest high-profile sport outing

President Donald Trump is to attend the US Open men's final on Sunday, adding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a list of high-profile sport outings since beginning his new term.

London subway system grinding to a halt as Underground staff go on strike
2025-09-07

London subway system grinding to a halt as Underground staff go on strike

Thousands of Underground staff start series of strikes over pay and conditions.

Black man targeted in racist attack says South Carolina needs hate crime law
2025-09-07

Black man targeted in racist attack says South Carolina needs hate crime law

Jarvis McKenzie says he was shot at by a white man in a car with a rifle while waiting to go to workA Black man from South Carolina is calling for hate crime laws to be enacted in the state, one of only two states in the US that do not have them, after being targeted at in a racist attack.Jarvis McKenzie said that on 17 July, while waiting to go to work, a white man in a car picked up a rifle, fired over his head and shouted “you better get running, boy!”, according to the Associated Press. McKenzie reportedly escaped behind a brick wall and police later arrested Jonathan Felkel, 34, in the shooting, according to WIS 10. Continue reading...

Parents groups back Alberta teachers as contract impasse hangs over schools
2025-09-07

Parents groups back Alberta teachers as contract impasse hangs over schools

Two parent groups say they empathize with teachers, who have been asking for better working conditions, including more provincial funding and salary increases.

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova for her 2nd consecutive US Open title and 4th at a major
2025-09-07

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova for her 2nd consecutive US Open title and 4th at a major

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka was two points away from what eventually would be a second consecutive U.S. Open title when she had what should have been a routine — easy, even — overhead smash. Instead, while backpedaling, she...

Missing Edmonton soldier deployed to Latvia found dead
2025-09-07

Missing Edmonton soldier deployed to Latvia found dead

Warrant Officer George Hohl was deployed on Operation Reassurance, part of the Aviation Battalion under NATO's Multinational Brigade-Latvia.

An Out From Being No-Hit, the Orioles Stun the Dodgers With 4 Runs in the 9th to Win 4-3
2025-09-07

An Out From Being No-Hit, the Orioles Stun the Dodgers With 4 Runs in the 9th to Win 4-3

Jackson Holliday homered with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to deny Yoshinobu Yamamoto a no-hitter, and the Baltimore Orioles weren’t satisfied with that, rallying for four runs in the inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in a delirious comeback

Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago ‘war’ warning
2025-09-07

Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago ‘war’ warning

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded “Department of War” on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities. The move seeks to replicate an operation in the US capital Washington, where Trump deployed National Guard troops and boosted numbers of federal agents, sparking a [...]The post Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago ‘war’ warning appeared first on Digital Journal.

Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago 'war' warning
2025-09-07

Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago 'war' warning

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded "Department of War" on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities.

Tough negotiations and uncertainty ahead of OPEC+ meeting
2025-09-07

Tough negotiations and uncertainty ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Uncertainty loomed over what Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance would decide on crude output in their meeting on Sunday, with analysts saying a production boost was also being considered.

'Palestine 36' shines light on Arab revolt against British rule
2025-09-07

'Palestine 36' shines light on Arab revolt against British rule

In "Palestine 36," director Annemarie Jacir recounts a year of Arab revolt against British colonial rule that she says is crucial to understanding current events in the Middle East.

ISP Superintendent to become Secretary of Public Safety, Gov. Braun says
2025-09-07

ISP Superintendent to become Secretary of Public Safety, Gov. Braun says

"Hoosiers will be safe with Anthony and the State Police setting the tone for all state government public safety agencies," Gov. Braun wrote on Saturday.

Russia's Drone Attack Injures 8, Sparks Residential Fires Across Kyiv, Ukraine Says
2025-09-07

Russia's Drone Attack Injures 8, Sparks Residential Fires Across Kyiv, Ukraine Says

By Pavel PolityukKYIV (Reuters) -A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv injured at least eight people, including a pregnant woman, and...

2025-09-07

American influencer released from Chilean Antarctic air base after 2 months

American influencer and pilot Ethan Guo has been released to mainland Chile after being stuck at an Antarctic air base for two months. The 20-year-old was attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents when Chilean authorities accused him of landing illegally on their Antarctic territory.