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The families of hostages held in Gaza hope for their own ceasefire after truce in Israel-Iran war
The families of hostages held in Gaza have faced a 20-month-long nightmare. As they try to advocate for their loved ones’ ...
Myanmar burns confiscated drugs worth around $300 million
Officials in Myanmar have destroyed nearly $300 million worth of illegal drugs to mark the International Day Against Drug ...
Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare real estate tycoon
Vietnam has lifted the death penalty for eight crimes in legal reforms that may spare the life of a real estate tycoon ...
Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP
British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks," to acquire its smaller rival, ...
Colombia's president signs a labor overhaul into law after 2 failed attempts
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a controversial labor reform into law, delivering a significant increase in ...
Trump's latest rejection of intelligence assessments reflects a long distrust of spy agencies
A leaked intelligence memo contradicting President Donald Trump's assessment of recent U.S. strikes on Iran is just the ...
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated ...
Witnesses testify to seeing Raul Valle search for weapon in day 5 of murder trial
The day began with Ryan Heinz taking the stand to finish his testimony from Tuesday. Hines, 19, is one of the four teenagers ...
Bridgeport shootings leave 3 people injured, suspect arrested after feeling on Route 8, officials say
Officials said there were two shootings, one on Sheridan Avenue and another on Clifford Street, that happened around the same ...
Jakarta volunteers hit the road to sweep away sneaky nail traps
Jakarta’s main roads are notorious for nail traps. The patches of sharp metal pieces damage the tires of cars and motorbikes, ...
Witness: Raul Valle asked 'Where the (expletive) is your knife?' before fatal stabbing of James McGrath
The murder trial of Raul Valle in the death of James McGrath in Shelton continues Wednesday with more testimony from ...
12 killed in attack on celebration in Mexico's Guanajuato state
Gunmen have killed 12 people during a celebration in Irapuato, Guanajuato, according to authorities . The attack happened as people danced and drank in the street for St. John the Baptist ...