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South Korean officials struggle to free a shark trapped in Busan canal

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UK government approves a natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns

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World shares are mostly higher after US stocks rally on strong earnings

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Russia releases imprisoned American man, US envoy Witkoff says on visit to St. Petersburg

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Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs

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The history behind France's proud tradition of protests

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AP Exclusive: Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration

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Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine war talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for a deputy's killing in its 18th execution this year

Florida has carried out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term.

Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East

Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.

Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families

It's called “stringing” or “looping,” depending on what part of North Carolina you're from. Twelve-year-old Sophie Sunday just calls it fun.

UN projections say world is losing ground in fight to curb climate change, faulting US a bit

Humanity is losing more ground in its fight against climate change.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll past Spurs 116-104 in first matchup since conference finals defeat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of

A 'Treasury of Ice' goes on show, revealing relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt

The Glacier Garden in Lucerne is showcasing artifacts from Switzerland's glaciers in an exhibit called "Treasury of Ice.

A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy

When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting.

LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans, drops 14 points in victorious 76ers debut

Knicks fans enjoyed giving LeBron James a hard time in his 76ers debut. James gave it right back on the court with a nice debut for the Sixers.

Trucker protest leaves supermarket shelves and gas pumps empty in southern Italy

Supermarkets and gas stations in Naples are facing shortages due to weeklong protests by truck drivers against high gasoline costs.

NBA champion Knicks celebrate 2 titles on a banner night in Madison Square Garden

The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA championship Tuesday with a banner night — two of them — before losing to LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in their season open

Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s team has confirmed that it produced a controversial advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton.

Broberg breaks tie on 3rd-period power play, Blues top Jets 2-1

Philip Broberg scored on a power play at 8:47 of the third period to break a tie in the St. Louis Blues’ 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.