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July 12, 2024

Poseidon vs. Chaac: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god after complaint from Maya Indigenous groups

Mexican authorities “closed" a statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, that was erected in the Gulf of Mexico just off the town of Progreso, Yucatan, following legal complaints.

July 12, 2024

Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV

Patients at hospitals near Portland, Oregon, may have been exposed to infectious diseases because of an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices.

July 12, 2024

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can't win war unless US lifts limits on striking military targets in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine cannot win the war with Russia unless restrictions are lifted on the use of U.S. weapons to attack targets inside Russia.

July 12, 2024

Border fire between Israel, Hezbollah continues as delegates prepare to mediate ceasefire with Hamas

An Israeli soldier was killed in combat with Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as fighting continues at Israel's northern border, the Israeli military said.

July 11, 2024

Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed nearly all of his Cabinet ministers following weeks of protests over poor governance and high taxes.

July 11, 2024

World population to reach 10.3 billion peak in 2080s: UN report

The global population is expected to grow by over two billion over the course of the next six decades, peaking at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, the U.N. reported Thursday.

July 11, 2024

Fire breaks out in famous Gothic cathedral in Rouen, France

The spire of the medieval cathedral in the French city of Rouen caught fire on Thursday, but authorities said it was under control about 90 minutes later.

July 11, 2024

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help island defend itself, China responds with show of force

Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, promised to help Taiwan’s defend itself. China then flew 66 warplanes near the island in an apparent show of force.

July 10, 2024

NBA reaches new, record-setting media deal

The NBA has reached a record 11-year, $76 billion agreement that ensures rising player salaries, continued network deals and some broadcasting shakeups.

July 10, 2024

43 sentenced to life in prison following heavily-scrutinized UAE trial

43 people were sentenced to life in prison Wednesday following a controversial mass trial of dissidents by a court in the United Arab Emirates.