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French President to hold talks with key players in bid to form new govt

Macron's office said his decision for a new prime minister will be based on ensuring stability and a new government that will not soon be overthrown by a no-confidence vote at parliament

Daniela Chirinos, 5-time Olympic cyclist for Venezuela, dies aged 51

Larreal was found dead at home in Las Vegas the afternoon of Aug. 15 after a friend called police for a welfare check, according to a police report.

Ons Jabeur withdraws from US Open 2024 because of shoulder injury

Jabeur was to be the No. 17 seed in the tournament that begins Monday. The U.S. Tennis Association said Elise Mertens, the next-highest player eligible to be seeded, will become the No. 33 seed.

S Korean hotel fire kills 7, matters made worse by lack of sprinklers

Lee Sang-don, an official with the Bucheon Fire Station, said the hotel, which was built in 2003, wasn't mandated to have a sprinkler system

Palestinians plan UN resolution enshrining court demand to end Israel hold

The International court said staunch Israeli ally the US holds veto Security Council, and should consider precise modalities to end Israel's presence in the territories

Pro-Palestinian leaders say their request for speaker at DNC was declined

The news that the DNC had denied the request of a Palestinian American speaker, just a day after featuring the parents of an Israeli American hostage held by Hamas, ignited fresh criticism from left

NASA to decide on Aug 24 if Boeing's new capsule safe to fly 2 astronauts

Boeing said earlier this month that extensive testing of thrusters in space and on the ground demonstrated Starliner's ability to safely return the astronauts

Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, say Palestinian officials

Hamas and other militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the October 7 attack and abducted around 250

SC rejects blocking 41K Arizona voters, partly OKs proof of citizenship law

Republicans had asked Supreme Court to get involved in legal fight over voter registration restrictions that Republicans enacted in Arizona in 2022 following Biden's thin victory in the state in 2020

US sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, say officials

US officials said the latest package of aid includes air defense missiles, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Javelins

Poorly trained recruits leading to loss of territory: Ukraine's commanders

While Ukraine presses on with its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, its troops are still losing precious ground along the country's eastern front

Centuries from Rizwan and Shakeel help Pakistan go past 400 in first Test

Bangladesh pacers couldn't extract lateral movement, which saw Pakistan slipping to 16 for three on the opening day

Barcelona drops players a year after arrival amidst financial troubles

Barcelona looks set to lose both Ilkay Gundogan and Vitor Roque in the coming days

Man opens plane's door, walks on wing at Australian airport, police arrest

Jetstar Flight JQ507 had arrived at Melbourne Airport from Sydney and had parked at a terminal gate when the man left the plane by the right-side exit

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strikes kill 10 in Gaza, say Palestine officials

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in the Gaza Strip.

Zelenskyy visits border for 1st time since Ukrainian forces entered Kursk

During a meeting with Ukraine's military commander, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces have claimed control of another settlement in the Russian region of Kursk

French destroyer rescues mariners from tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks

The Sounion is now at anchor in the Red Sea and no longer drifting, the European Union's Operation Aspides said

NY state urges appeals court to uphold Trump's $500 mn civil fraud judgment

Trump is asking Appellate Division to overturn Manhattan Judge Engoron's Feb 16 finding that he lied to banks, insurers, others about his wealth on financial statements to secure loans and make deals

Poorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukraine territory: Commanders

Some people don't want to shoot. They see the enemy in the firing position in trenches but don't open fire

Passenger held at Australian airport after exiting plane via emergency door

Passengers screamed and shrieked as the man began erratic behavior shortly before he opened the hatch