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- World
Israeli forces raid West Bank as settlers storm holy site in Nablus
Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians during a series of raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as military violence in the region continues to climb to its highest levels in decades.…
- World
Marine fossils in South India reveal evidence of ancient pearl port
THOOTHUKUDI, India — Farmers in southern India have uncovered ancient sea fossils and shells while preparing agricultural land, suggesting the inland region was once part of a major coastal belt.…
- Business
UK stocks hit record on commodity surge; Microsoft shares slide on Wall Street
LONDON — Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed to a new record high of 12,259 points, fueled by a surge in oil and mining stocks as commodity prices jumped.…
- World
Gaza war enters next phase after Israel recovers bodies of final hostages
Israel recovered the body of the final hostage required to complete the first stage of a U.S.-mediated peace plan with Hamas on Monday, according to officials.…
- Houston
Galveston approves 2.5% pay raise for city employees to combat inflation
GALVESTON, Texas — The Galveston City Council unanimously approved a 2.5% pay increase for all civilian and city employees on Jan. 22.…
- Business
One in every six California homes is now owned by investors
LOS ANGELES – Investors now own approximately one out of every six single-family homes in California, according to a new data analysis.…
- Culture
Chelsea terminates Raheem Sterling’s contract, ending a costly and unsuccessful signing.
Chelsea FC has terminated the contract of forward Raheem Sterling, the club announced just hours before its Champions League match against Napoli.…
- SoCal
California suspect arrested for robbing two Poway massage parlors at knifepoint
POWAY, Calif. — Authorities arrested a 22-year-old man Monday morning on suspicion of robbing two massage parlors at knifepoint over the weekend.…
- US
Major US firms pledge $1,000 for workers’ children under ‘Trump Account’ initiative
Major U.S. corporations, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, have pledged their support for the "Trump Account," a new federal savings initiative announced by the Trump administration.…
- Culture
Bruce Springsteen slams Trump’s immigration policies in new protest song
Bruce Springsteen has released a new song titled "Streets of Minneapolis," a track written in response to what he describes as "ongoing state terrorism" in the city.…
- US
DHS slams Illinois sanctuary law following murder case
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security released a memorial video for an Illinois woman whose death has sparked federal criticism of state sanctuary policies.…
- World
Toxic pesticide ‘cocktails’ found in apples sold across Europe trigger health alert
BRUSSELS — A coalition of non-governmental organizations has issued an alert after discovering a "cocktail" of toxic pesticides in apples sold across Europe.…
- Politics
ASEAN signals pragmatic stance on Myanmar elections; Thailand urges ‘calibrated engagement’
CEBU, Philippines — Thailand’s Foreign Minister said Thursday he hopes Myanmar’s recent elections will mark the "beginning of a transition" toward lasting peace, despite widespread international condemnation of the vote …
- Business
Amazon closes all Fresh and Go stores, pivots grocery strategy to Whole Foods
SEATTLE — Amazon announced Tuesday it will close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across the country as the e-commerce giant shifts its focus to other business priorities.…
- Business
Wall Street ends mixed as gold hits record high amid market uncertainty
Wall Street capped a volatile week with a mixed performance on Friday, as a sharp drop in Intel shares weighed on blue-chip stocks while the Nasdaq managed a modest gain.…
- Health
Vietnam issues nationwide directive to prevent animal-to-human Nipah virus spread
HANOI – Vietnam’s Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine issued a nationwide directive on Jan. 29 ordering proactive measures to prevent the Nipah virus from entering the country.…
- World
Record heat fuels spreading wildfires and property damage in Victoria, Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria may have recorded its hottest day in history as preliminary temperatures reached 48.9 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) in the state’s northwest towns of Hopetoun and Walpeup.…
- World
Historic heatwave nears 50C, throwing Australian Open into chaos
Parts of Australia are sweltering under a prolonged heatwave that pushed temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, threatening to break all-time records.…
- World
Australia scorched by record 50°C heat as wildfires rage across the country
SYDNEY — A record-breaking heatwave is scorching southeastern Australia, fueling major wildfires and leaving thousands of residents without power as temperatures climb to unprecedented levels.…
- World
Reporter witnesses dual climate crisis across drought-stricken Kenya and flooded Mozambique
Extreme weather disasters documented just weeks apart underscore the escalating impact of climate change across Africa. In Kenya’s Mandera district, a severe drought has parched riverbeds and caused critical water shorta…
- SoCal
Trump overrides local rules to take control of California wildfire rebuilding
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week granting federal agencies the authority to oversee building permits for homes and businesses destroyed in last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, bypassing state and …
- Business
BBC chief resigns amid $10 billion lawsuit over edited Trump speech scandal
The BBC has appointed Rhodri Talfan Davies as its interim director-general following the resignation of Tim Davie last November.…
- US
British PM visits China to balance economic interests and security risks
BEIJING — Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing seeking to reset Britain’s relationship with China, promising a "pragmatic and clear-eyed" approach to national security while pursuing economic stability.…
- Politics
Governor Newsom seeks to centralize power in proposed California education overhaul
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a major restructuring of the state’s education system that would strip management authority from the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction.…
- Culture
Milan Mayor Calls ICE ‘Murderous Militia,’ Opposes Olympic Security Role
MILAN — Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala voiced strong opposition Tuesday to the involvement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in security operations for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.…