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Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia’s already embattled LGBTQ+ community.

Jul 24, 2023 10:29 AM Read more >

North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles after US submarine arrives in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South Korea’s military said Tuesday, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing that is apparently in protest of the U.S.

Jul 24, 2023 9:26 AM Read more >

15 killed and 26 injured in wildfires sweeping across Algeria, state media say

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Wildfires raged across Algeria killing 15 people and injuring 26 others, state media reported Monday.

Jul 24, 2023 9:19 AM Read more >

A suicide bomber kills at least 25 at a training academy in Somalia's capital, an army officer says

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber on Monday targeted a military training academy in Somalia, killing 25 soldiers in the capital of Mogadishu, a senior army officer said.

Jul 24, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Israel's Netanyahu released from hospital ahead of key vote on legal overhaul

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from the hospital on Monday after an emergency heart procedure, hours after tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of his government's judicial overhaul plan held rival ra

Jul 23, 2023 10:56 PM Read more >

11 killed as roof collapses at middle school gym in China's far northeast, officials say

BEIJING (AP) — Eleven people were killed when a roof collapsed at a middle school gymnasium in China's far northeast, authorities said Monday.

Jul 23, 2023 10:36 PM Read more >

Indonesian boat capsizes off Sulawesi island, leaving at least 15 people dead and 19 others missing

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An overloaded passenger boat capsized off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 15 people and leaving 19 others missing, rescuers said Monday.

Jul 23, 2023 9:10 PM Read more >

Spain at risk of political gridlock after conservative win falls short of toppling PM Sánchez

MADRID (AP) — Spain appears headed for political gridlock after Sunday's inconclusive national elections left parties on both the right and left without a clear path toward forging a new government.

Jul 23, 2023 4:54 PM Read more >

Avid search for missing Texas rodeo goat bringing residents of a small rural county together

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — First there was Gone Girl. Now there is Gone Goat.

Jul 23, 2023 4:07 PM Read more >

Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for 2nd straight year

PARIS (AP) — Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées.

Jul 23, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >