Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful address to the United States Congress on Wednesday, calling for unwavering American support in Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza. His speech, aimed at consolidating US backing amidst rising international...
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Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine in Landmark Study
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Secret Service Director Resigns After Assassination Attempt on Ex-President Trump
The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, has resigned following an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to intense scrutiny and criticism of the agency's security measures. Cheatle had been in her role since August 2022....
Miss Kansas Calls Out Her Abuser During Pageant, Wins Crown
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Kamala Harris Positioned to Lead Democrats After Biden’s Endorsement
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Beijing and Manila Reach Provisional Deal to Ease South China Sea Tensions
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Arike Ogunbowale Shines in WNBA All-Star Game, Clark and Reese Impress
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Global Response to ICJ Ruling Against Israeli Occupation
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Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Jim Leyland Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
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Breaking News: President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2024
In a stunning development, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. In a heartfelt letter posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Biden emphasized that his decision was made in the best...
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Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by CrowdStrike-Related Outage
A global tech outage, linked to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company revealed in a blog post on Saturday. "We currently estimate that CrowdStrike's update affected 8.5 million Windows...
Israeli Jets Bomb Houthi-Controlled Sites in Yemen
In a significant escalation, Israeli fighter jets bombed key sites in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Saturday. This strike was a direct retaliation for a deadly drone attack launched by the Iran-backed Houthis, which hit Tel Aviv the previous...
News Int: Global Windows PCs Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update
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Biden Considers Exit as Trump Prepares for Republican Nomination
President Joe Biden is contemplating withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, sources say, while former President Donald Trump prepares to accept the Republican nomination with a major speech. On Thursday, the trajectories of the two candidates diverged...
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COP16 in Colombia: A Crucial Moment for Global Biodiversity Conservation
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Mexico Makes Record Seizure of 8.3 Tons of Drugs in Pacific Waters
In a historic operation, Mexican authorities seized a massive 8.3 tons of drugs in the Pacific, marking the largest maritime drug seizure in the country’s history. The operation, carried out by Mexico’s Navy, intercepted six small vessels carrying the illicit cargo...
Cuba’s Electrical System Collapses: Failed Recovery Efforts and Public Protests
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Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Israeli Forces, Sparking Mixed Reactions from Global Leaders
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