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A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Francesca Hong's candidacy for governor in the Democratic primary will show how far left voters are willing to go in a battleground state.
How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon and raising fears of civil war
A deal reached between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace. In Lebanon, it is deepening divisions, and raising fears of political paralysis or even a…
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China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the US
China has launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing international criticism from many countries in the region.
Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the US as part of immigration crackdown
Eswatini has accepted a fourth group of people deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement. Eleven people arrived this week, mostly from African countries.
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Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand
Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
The injury will sideline Pulisic for several weeks, but he's expected to resume training before AC Milan’s Serie A opener at Torino on Aug. 23.
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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov on Thursday.
Germany reaches deal with US to buy long-range Tomahawk missiles, Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a deal with the United States to buy American-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany.
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A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest
The funeral for Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was designed to show unity in a country that is bitterly split over his rule.
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Media outlets seek ‘serious sanctions’ against OpenAI as deception alleged in copyright lawsuit
In the suit, news organizations allege OpenAI is stealing and distorting their copyrighted works.