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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.

July 10, 2024

Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny

A Russian court ordered the arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, on charges of alleged involvement in an extremist group.

July 10, 2024

Australian rangers kill crocodile that fatally attacked 12-year-old girl swimming in creek

In northern Australia, wildlife rangers shot and killed a 14-foot crocodile that fatally attacked a 12-year-old girl while she was swimming with her family.

July 10, 2024

Zelenskyy says action against Putin cannot wait until US election in November: 'Step out of the shadows'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said action to defend Ukraine against Russia must not be delayed until after the U.S. presidential election in November.

July 10, 2024

NATO forges closer ties with Asian partners in response to concerns over China

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe.

July 10, 2024

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy following release from prison for conspiring to kill abusive mother

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her involvement in her mother's murder, has announced her pregnancy. She voiced her desire to give her child a better upbringing than she had.

July 10, 2024

25 killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza as attacks shut down medical facilities

An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in southern Gaza has killed at least 25 Palestinians. The assault is part of Israel’s campaign to combat Hamas militants.

July 9, 2024

Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years

Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.