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Cuba to introduce two new banknotes honoring women to ease inflation
Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran says remarks are 'false and baseless'
Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices
Artemis II fuels up for NASA's historic return to the moon
Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage
Russia’s armed forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed Wednesday, but a Kyiv military official denied the claim as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared for talks with U.S. envoys trying to mediate an end to Moscow’s invasion.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – At least 30 people were dead and dozens more missing on Monday after a gang renewed its attack on a town in central Haiti, according to human rights activists. Gran Grif attacked Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite early Sunday, burning homes and leaving bodies strewn on the streets.
NEW DELHI (AP) – India has begun the world’s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It’s now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nation.
BERLIN (AP) – German growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 were cut by experts on Wednesday as governments across Europe implement measures aimed at reducing the price impact of the Iran war.
Advocacy groups and experts condemned YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children. In a letter to YouTube, children’s advocacy group Fairplay expresses “serious concern” about the spread of AI-generated videos on both YouTube and YouTube Kids.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea and Indonesia agreed Wednesday to expand cooperation in defense industries, technology and supply chains as their leaders pledged to upgrade their strategic partnership in face of uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East, Seoul’s presidential office said.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed Iran’s president wanted a ceasefire ahead of his speech to the American people. Trump made the claim on his Truth Social website. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Trump’s remarks were “false and baseless.” The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is slated to go to the Middle East along with three destroyers.
LONDON (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, ratcheting up his criticism of European allies and exposing a wider rift in the trans-Atlantic alliance – this time over the Iran war.
ISLAMABAD (AP) – Pakistan and Afghanistan held the first round of peace talks on Wednesday, with China mediating to broker a durable ceasefire after weeks of fighting, two Pakistani officials said. But even as the talks were held, Afghanistan accused Pakistan of firing mortars into its territory.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says the United States is winning the war with Iran even as thousands of additional American troops deploy to the Middle East. He has pilloried other countries for not helping the U.S., only to say later he does not need their assistance. He has twice delayed deadlines for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA begins countdown for humanity's first moon launch in 53 years
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
In wrangling dark matter, scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. Astronaut's medical scare a mystery
Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA's return to the moon
Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first mission to the moon in half-century
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals
Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife
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Why Argentina's shock measures may be the best hope for economy
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Pope Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples if the Rituals Don't Resemble Marriage
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Lana Del Rey compliments Kim Kardashian at Met Gala
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US, Britain Impose New Sanctions Against Hamas Operatives
Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s
Yahoo turns to AI engine Scout to lead it back it its roots in online search
Creating best practices for your child's social media use
French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds ride high
Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself
Many Tourism Hotspots Are 'De‑Marketing' - With Mixed Success
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks
World Happiness Report highlights social media's negative impact
