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June 22, 2024

3 Alabama men die after becoming distressed while swimming at Florida beach

Authorities said three men from Alabama have died after becoming distressed while swimming at a Florida beach; they were discovered separately and pronounced dead at nearby hospitals.

June 21, 2024

Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas; how it got there still is a mystery

Authorities have taken down a strange monolith that was discovered in a remote mountain range close to Las Vegas; how the item got there remains a mystery.

June 21, 2024

Star Wars fans bolster their lightsaber dueling skills at real-life Jedi academy in Mexico City

The Jedi Knight Academy offers enthusiasts of the Star Wars franchise a chance to learn lightsaber combat in Mexico City. The academy was founded in 2019.

June 21, 2024

When heat waves turns deadly: How extreme temperatures affect the human body

Hot weather can lead to dangerous health consequences. When the body gets too hot, heart strain and dehydration are just two possible risks that can lead to hospitalization or death.

June 21, 2024

UK PM Sunak 'incredibly angry' over allegations of illegal bets on election date by Conservatives

British PM Rishi Sunak said he was "incredibly angry" to learn of allegations that Conservative politicians bet on the U.K.'s election date. Two are currently being investigated.

June 21, 2024

China silent as Russia and North Korea forge new defense pact, raising regional power shift concerns

China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power.

June 21, 2024

After Hezbollah threatens Cyprus, Lebanese officials try to preserve friendly relations

Hezbollah threatened to attack Cyprus should the country allow Israel to use Cypriot territory to launch a strike. Lebanon's government worked to maintain friendly relations.

June 21, 2024

South Korea summons Russian ambassador over controversial defense pact with North Korea

South Korea on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador to protest a new defense pact between Russia and North Korea amid escalating border tensions, officials said.

June 21, 2024

Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel settle in Nigeria as militants move to wealthier West African countries

Jihadi fighters who had been operating in Africa’s Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria, following the trend of militants moving to wealthier West African coastal nations.

June 21, 2024

US to redirect air defense missiles to Ukraine instead of the countries that ordered them

National security spokesman John Kirby announced that the U.S. would redirect shipments of air defense interceptor missiles that were planned for other countries to Ukraine.