Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
An appeals court Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of ...
Russia launches wide attack on Ukrainian energy facilties
Russia launched aerial attacks on energy facilities throughout Ukraine early Wednesday, targeting seven regions with more than 50 missiles as well as drones, President ...
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after calm day on Wall St
Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. stocks held relatively steady on Wall Street. U.S. futures and oil prices slipped, while the yen weakened further against the U.S.
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn’t want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again found an ...
Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid. It was closed on Sunday after a deadly Hamas ...
The Latest | Blasts, gunfire heard near Rafah crossing as it remains closed under Israeli control
Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing remained closed early Wednesday after an Israeli tank brigade seized it the day before. Associated Press journalists heard sporadic explosions and gunfire in the area ...
The Olympic torch is being welcomed in French port city of Marseille with fanfare and high security
Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations as the arrival of a majestic ship carrying the Olympic torch from Greece is expected to draw a huge ...
Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds
Severe storms barreled through the Midwest, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes throughout the region that forecasters warned could stretch into Wednesday ...
Western Hemisphere nations pledge to continue coordinating response to historic regional migration
Representatives from 22 Western Hemisphere countries gathered in Guatemala renewed their commitment Tuesday to continue offering legal pathways to enter their countries, to ...
TKO: A really tough break
This Cardinals season has gone from bad to painful. The player who was leading the team in home runs is now out six to eight weeks. TKO “The Kilcoyne Opinion” laments the loss of the ...
Grit, humor, grief and gloom mix as Ukrainians face a dangerous new phase in the war
Paintbrush in hand, Anastasiya Sereda is working on a painting of a chubby-faced panda in the uniform of a Ukrainian soldier. Propped on her easel is the reason why – a photo ...
House Republicans will turn to K-12 schools in latest antisemitism probe
The leaders of three large public school systems will appear before Congress on Wednesday to answer questions about how they have handled incidents of antisemitism on their ...