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Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors push for nuke ban

The atomic bomb dropped by the United States on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killed some 70,000 people, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima killed 140,000

Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen back as captain after medical clearance

Barcelona says Marc-Andre ter Stegen will return as first-team captain after announcing on Friday that the goalkeeper had authorized the club to send his medical report to the Spanish league.

Paula Badosa pulls out of US Open after missing action since Wimbledon

The U.S. Tennis Association announced Badosa's withdrawal and said Jil Teichmann would replace her in the field.

Suspected gunman, cop dead in shooting near CDC and Emory University

No civilians are believed to have been injured, but several rounds hit buildings on the CDC's sprawling campus, said Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum

Iran transfers inmates to Evin prison, which Israel targeted in June

Iran's IRNA news agency reported that the first group of prisoners was moved back to Evin from another Tehran facility, with more transfers expected in the coming days

Israel's plan to take over Gaza City stirs fears for civilians and hostages

Egyptian and Qatari mediators are drafting a plan to free all Gaza hostages, dead or alive, in exchange for ending the war and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory

Meteor that hit a home in Georgia is older than Earth, says scientist

Examining the fragments under microscopes, Harris concluded the meteorite formed 4.56 billion years ago, roughly 20 million years older than the Earth

Hegseth reposts video featuring pastors saying women shouldn't vote

In the report, a Wilson church pastor called for repealing women's right to vote, while another said his ideal system would have people voting as households

Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner in less than 2 months

The Senate confirmed Long 53-44 despite Democrats' concerns over his past work for a firm tied to a fraud-ridden pandemic tax break and campaign contributions received after Trump nominated him

Trump admin seeks $1 bn settlement from UCLA, says White House official

The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants, the university said this week

Donald Trump to meet Putin in Alaska on Aug 15 to discuss Ukraine war

Earlier, Trump had said that he will meet very shortly with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine

Germany halts military exports linked to Gaza amid Israel offensive

Friday's move from Germany, which has been a stalwart supporter of Israel for decades, comes after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to take over Gaza City

Zelenskyy's image takes a hit even after reversal of unpopular law

Zelenskyy's reversal followed years of public discontent that simmered around his inner circle, some of whom have been accused of corruption

Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali suspended amid Rape probe in England

Pakistan batsman Haider Ali is under criminal investigation in England, his country's cricket board said while Greater Manchester Police said an arrest has been made following a rape allegation.

Trump's birthright order barred nationally, fourth ruling since SC decision

US District Judge Deborah Boardman's preliminary injunction was expected after the judge said last month she would issue such an order if the case were returned to her by an appeals court

Rapidly spreading brush fire forces evacuations north of Los Angeles

The new blaze comes as a massive wildfire in Central California became the state's largest blaze of the year, threatening hundreds of homes and burning out of control in the Los Padres National Forest

Trump orders more law enforcement in Washington to make DC safe again

Trump has repeatedly suggested that the rule of Washington could be returned to federal authorities

Trump to meet Armenia & Azerbaijan leaders to sign US-brokered peace deal

The deal was reached after a visit earlier this year by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff to Azerbaijan's capital of Baku and continued talks between the parties

Trump opens door for private equity, crypto as 401(k) retirement plans

Republican president's order directs the Labour Department and other agencies to redefine what would be considered a qualified asset under 401(k) retirement rules

July cooler than last 2 yrs, but extreme weather impacts seen: Scientists

Globally, 2024 was the hottest year in recorded history. Julien Nicolas, a senior Copernicus scientist, said it was important to view July's decrease in the context of two anomalous years of warming