World & Security
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Pug from South Korea wins 50th World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California. The even
Lebanon's president sees 'clear message' in deadly Israeli strikes
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including three children. President Joseph Aoun called the attacks a 'clear m
Lima Grand Prix opens with five first-time champions
The Lima Grand Prix kicked off with five gold medallists, including Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu, and P
Iran insists Strait of Hormuz stays under Tehran's control after Trump quip
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump joked about declaring it US territory. The waterw
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya puzzle wildlife experts
At least 20 elephants have died in southern Kenya since June, with symptoms including difficulty walking and breathing. Initial tests point
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in Manhattan
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges for the December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He faces life in pri
Bern police seek witnesses after suspected arson at Romanian embassy
Bern cantonal police believe a fire outside the Romanian embassy was deliberately set. An embassy employee extinguished the blaze before fir
Tehran reappoints cleric behind 2009 crackdown to lead Basij militia
Hossein Taeb, who commanded the Basij during the 2009 Green Movement crackdown and led the IRGC's intelligence for 13 years, has been reappo
In quake-hit Cali, a 'hugs here' station offers solace amid the rubble
A 'hugs here' station in Cali offers free embraces and a listening ear to residents traumatized by the deadly earthquake. Volunteers like An
New Zealand breaks ranks with Oceania to oppose Infantino
New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing a breakdown in trust and division within internat
US military disputes claims of mental health crisis on carrier Lincoln
US Central Command denies reports of a mental health crisis and supply shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln, calling them 'false claims.' Se
Cali rescue dog pulled from rubble as quake search enters final hours
A dog was pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday. The rescue came as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors be