Revelers sprint during the Encierro (running of the bulls), at the Mercaderes corner, during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 8. (Albert Gea/Reuters)
Spain kicked off one of its most controversial and adrenaline-fueled…
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Kremlin exacts loyalty amid tightening crackdown on Russian elite
Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds during the ‘All For The Victory’ forum, which promotes victory over Ukraine, on July 6, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. The event is hosted by People’s United Front, a pro-Kremlin organization. (Contributor/Getty…
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What to know about the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century masterpiece of historical record
LONDON (AP) — The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter- (229 foot)-long medieval artwork that depicts the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed in Britain next year for the first time in 900 years.
It will…
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At least two killed as series of earthquakes jolt Guatemala over course of hours
The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings and landslides, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador.
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Yemen Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Diaplous/Handout via ReutersMaritime security firm Diaplous released a photo showing at least five Eternity C crew members being rescued Six crew members have been rescued and at least three others killed after a cargo ship was attacked by Yemen’s…
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Trump sends out tariff letters to 7 more countries and more are coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sent out tariff letters to seven smaller U.S. trading partners on Wednesday with a pledge to announce import taxes on other countries later in the day.
None of the…
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Most Canadians Now Say the U.S. Is the Biggest Threat to Their Country
More than half of all Canadians, or 59 percent, now say the U.S. is the biggest threat facing their country. Previously China was the top-ranked threat in Canada, according to the Pew Research Center. But as President Donald Trump has threatened…
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Russia’s summer Ukraine offensive looks like its deadliest yet
Captured Russian officers in Ukraine reportedly say the summer offensive was presented to them as “one last push”. Mr Putin seems intent on breaking Ukrainian morale and snatching a victory after more than three years of war. He also seems… Continue Reading
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After Iran-Israel war, questions return about Khamenei succession : NPR
Demonstrators wave Iranian flags as one holds up a poster of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a protest…
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Philippines to face 20% US tariff, Trump says in letter to Marcos
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON — The U.S. will impose a 20% tariff on goods imported from the Philippines starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump said in a letter revealed Wednesday, in his latest salvo against trade deficits with Southeast Asian nations.
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