Lithuania has closed its border with Belarus following “constant violations” of its airspace, the country’s foreign ministry announced Monday, at a time when European nations are on high alert for intrusions into their skies.
“Dozens of…
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Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 near Jamaica
Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 storm near Jamaica, with towering clouds and powerful lightning flashes signaling its growing strength.
The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island is set to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides, and severe damage.
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Earthquake hits western Turkey, felt in Istanbul and Izmir
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Turkey on Monday, causing at least three buildings that were damaged in a previous tremor to collapse, officials said. There were no immediate…
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Live updates: Trump to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Japan and preparing to meet with the country’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader as he begins one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, which will include speaking to U.S….
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Israel’s top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Israel will not allow Turkish troops to take part in an international force the United States has proposed to oversee the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza,…
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Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels found dead on highway with note next to body
A Mexican journalist who reported on drug cartels was found dead Saturday on a highway with a note beside his body, a news outlet he worked for reported.
Miguel Ángel Beltrán’s body…
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Trump administration says it’s given 7 classified briefings to Congress on US military boat strikes
The Trump administration said Monday it has provided seven separate classified briefings on US military strikes on alleged drug boats, even as lawmakers have said they have not received the information they…
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Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to Gaza hostage
AFP via Getty ImagesEfforts are continuing to find the bodies of the hostages that are still in Gaza Israel has received, through the Red Cross, a coffin that Hamas says contains the body of another deceased hostage held in Gaza.
The Israel Defense…
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Ten face trial accused of cyberbullying French president’s wife Brigitte Macron
PARIS — Ten people will go on trial on Monday over cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron after they allegedly made “malicious” comments online spreading claims that President Emmanuel Macron ‘s wife is a man.
The Paris prosecutor’s office said…
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