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Ukraine shows diplomats damage after Russia’s largest aerial attack since invasion
Senior Ukrainian officials led 60 foreign diplomats on a tour of damaged government offices in the heart of Kyiv on Monday, a day after Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine since its all-out invasion began more than three years ago.
Israel demolishes high-rise building in Gaza City as part of ramped-up offensive
Israel's military said Monday that it demolished a 12-story office building in Gaza City, 90 minutes after warning residents to evacuate the area.
Indonesian leader fires ministers of finance and security after deadly protests
Indonesia's president announced a Cabinet reshuffle Monday, replacing key economic and security ministers after deadly protests erupted across the country over lawmakers' perks.
Armed group linked to al Qaeda sets fuel trucks ablaze as it blockades imports to Mali
A West African armed group affiliated with al Qaeda set fire to fuel tankers in Mali over the weekend, videos showed, as the militants sought to tighten their grip on the country's economy by banning fuel imports from neighboring countries.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz tells Hamas to free Oct. 7 hostages ‘or else’
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is warning leaders of the Hamas terror group that the largest city in the Gaza Strip faces ruin if they don't release the hostages abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel.
Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave as visit fuels speculation about meeting with King Charles
Prince Harry arrived in the U.K. on Monday leading to speculation about whether he will meet with his father, King Charles III, for the first time in 19 months.
Army awards $195 million contract as competition for augmented reality headset heats up
The Army late last week awarded a $195 million contract to the startup firm Rivet to build an artificial intelligence-powered, augmented-reality headset that proponents say will give soldiers vastly improved capabilities on the battlefield.
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Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 17
Police in Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least 17 people and wounding 145, officials said.
Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills 6, injures another 12
Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and injuring another 12, according to Israeli police, emergency rescue services and local hospitals.
Mexico says it’s cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem
Mexico's top prosecutor said Sunday the government planned to order the arrests of "many more" people - including potentially government officials - involved in fuel theft networks between Mexico and the United States.
Trump readies tougher sanctions on Russia after massive weekend air strike on Kyiv
President Trump said Sunday that he's ready to ramp up sanctions against Russia after Moscow launched the largest aerial attack of the war with Ukraine, indicating his frustration with the conflict that he had hoped to resolve months ago.
Italian fashion, political and sports figures among thousands bidding farewell to Giorgio Armani
Thousands of admirers paid their last respects over the weekend to Giorgio Armani, remembered by Milan's mayor as a "man of extraordinary elegance" who left an indelible mark on the city and the global fashion world.
Ed chief seeks to ease concerns over Trump’s call to admit more Chinese students to U.S. colleges
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sought Sunday to ease concerns about President Trump's call for dramatically increasing the number of Chinese students admitted to U.S. colleges.
Guyana’s president is to be sworn in for a second term as oil wealth transforms the nation
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali was sworn in for a second term on Sunday after officially being declared winner of last week's elections, as the small South American country reaps a windfall from offshore oil and gas production.
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began
Russia hit Ukraine's capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack since the war began, killing four people across the country and damaging a key government building.
Japan’s prime minister resigns after his party suffered a historic defeat in a summer election
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will resign, following growing calls from within his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July's parliamentary election.
London’s subway system is grinding to a halt as Underground staff go on strike
Thousands of London Underground staff on Sunday began a series of strikes over pay and conditions that threaten to shut down the subway system used by millions of people a day.
Veteran Thai politician who helped legalize cannabis becomes the new prime minister
Anutin Charnvirakul, a veteran politician best known for successfully lobbying to decriminalize cannabis in Thailand, became the country's prime minister after receiving a royal endorsement Sunday.
