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Putin says he won’t deal with Ukrainian ‘terrorists’ but praises U.S. mediators
The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.
Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change
In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea
The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.
She’s feeding hundreds of kids in ICE detention using commissary accounts
Casey Revkin gives money to hundreds of families at a Texas family detention facility so that they can buy food their children will eat.
Syria, eyeing role as Middle East hub, offers options to bypass Hormuz
The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.
Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses
Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.
Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again
As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.
Most Americans disapprove of Lake Ontario name change
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming it Lake America, as part of his feud with Canada.
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures
Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.
U.S. carries out new military strikes in Iran
The American strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members in the Middle East, military officials a…
Putin pledges support to Iran, rallies leaders to challenge U.S.
A regional security meeting in Kyrgyzstan highlighted the increasingly close military and political alliance between Moscow and Tehran.
This dog raced across the backs of 56 people to set a world record
The Australian shepherd, Chardonnay, jumped around with excitement after her feat.
Former prime minister Keir Starmer says he’ll leave Parliament
After resigning as prime minister in July, the decision signals an end to his domestic political career.
Canadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar," unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when faced with tariff threats.