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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primary

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UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East

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House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities

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Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas

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Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say

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A new generation of elm trees could be equipped to beat the disease that killed the parents

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Grand Canyon braces for more storms after deadly flash flood, about 15 people still missing

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Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence.

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Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist and Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awards

The annual Ramon Magsaysay Awards have been given to Singaporean lawyer, a Myanmar activist and a former Bangladeshi teacher.

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This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school

School principal Rajendra Dawadi's quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week.

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World shares are mixed and oil prices surge after US strike on Iranian rocket launchers

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures have declined on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon.

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New US missile appears to have killed Iranian civilians far from its blast site, expert report says

Lockheed Martin has touted the pinpoint accuracy of its Precision Strike Missile.

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Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians

Russian forces have relentlessly battered Kyiv and nearby cities for a fifth straight day, hitting warehouse facilities as Ukraine reels from attacks with jet-powered drones.

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Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are going to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029.

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United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters

The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S.

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Hundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900

Rescuers are trying to find trapped workers in hydroelectric plant tunnels after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 900 people and left more than 4,700 m

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Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show

Japan’s Defense Ministry has disclosed details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.

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Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin

Venus Williams had her 26th U.S. Open appearance delayed until after midnight.

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open’s Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations

Leaders from some of the world’s least populous states are gathering in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.