Japan may have its first ever female prime minister, but her government's attempts to avoid a royal succession crisis are making the chances of a woman taking the imperial throne ever slimmer.
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Graham Platner drops his Maine Senate bid, clearing the way for Democrats to pick a new nominee in a state key to their hopes of winning the US Senate majority.
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The US has launched more strikes against Iran "to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," US Central Command said.
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Trump threatens more strikes against Iran as soon as tonight – hours after saying ceasefire is "over." Follow live updates.
The growth in the number of people seeking treatment abroad comes as healthcare costs in the US have climbed to record levels.
The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month would have tested any government. But they have hit a country still navigating the aftermath of strongman Nicolás Maduro's capture by the US six months ago, turning a natural disaster into a political test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez and exposing anger over the state's response.
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Pakistani rescuers scoured the waters around the presumed crash site of a Boeing cargo plane on Wednesday, hours after it lost contact with air traffic control on its way to Karachi with five crew members on board, Pakistan authorities said.
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Trump says he thinks the Iran ceasefire is "over" after the US and Tehran trade strikes. The president said peace talks can continue but are a "waste of time." Follow live updates.
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Switzerland needed a penalty shootout to dump Colombia out of the 2026 World Cup, advancing 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes.
The US has launched a “series of powerful strikes against Iran,” US Central Command said in a statement.
Ancient DNA revealed that our species, Homo sapiens, once interbred with Neanderthals, but what was the nature of those Stone Age encounters tens of thousands of years ago?
Discoveries unearthed in a cave in what’s now Turkey indicate the two groups did not merely cross paths but may have shared some cultural traditions, making similar tools and collecting the same kind of shell.
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The Trump administration is reimposing sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Senior US military commanders bypassed warnings in critical databases that intelligence about potential targets in Iran was severely out of date and approved some strikes — including one that hit a school, killing nearly 200 children and adults, according to three sources familiar with the decision-making process.
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Argentina avoids a massive upset, scoring three goals after the 75th minute to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
EXCLUSIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells CNN he opposes potential US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey as he downplays divisions with President Trump.
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British right-wing populist leader Nigel Farage to quit parliament and run again for his seat amid controversy over financial donations.
Prince Harry loses his privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail over allegations of unlawful information gathering.
Long before he became a national World Cup hero, Orlando Gill gave a precious memento to a friend in return for cash. Now the friend is ready to give it back.
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French court clears path for convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for president next year but rules she must wear an electronic tag
Trump lands in Turkey for NATO summit, where he is expected to signal that he is willing to sell the country F-35 fighter jets. Follow live updates.