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Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the Gaza war
Israel has competed in Eurovision for more than 50 years, and won four times. But last year’s event in the Swedish city of Malmo drew large demonstrations calling for Israel to be kicked out of the ...
54 people killed in overnight airstrikes on southern Gaza city, hospital says
A hospital in southern Gaza says 54 people have been killed in overnight airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis. An Associated Press cameraman in Khan Younis counted 10 airstrikes on the city overnight ...
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Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East and heads from Qatar to Abu Dhabi
After a morning meeting with top U.S. and Qatari officials and American defense and aerospace business leaders, Trump heads to Al-Udeid Air Base, a U.S. installation at the center of American ...
Rotterdam unveils a museum about migration while anti-foreigner sentiment rises in Europe
The twisting path, intended to represent migrants' unexpected journeys, stands on the Fenix museum, the newest attraction on Rotterdam's waterfront. The museum tells the story of migration, with ...
Alabama lawmakers approve additional legal protections for police officers
The Alabama Legislature gave final approval to the legislation that sets legal standards for the use of force and provides for an immunity hearing. The bill states that an officer “shall be justified” ...
Poland votes for a new president Sunday as worries grow about the future
A runoff on June 1 is widely expected, with polls pointing to a likely showdown between Rafał Trzaskowski, the liberal mayor of Warsaw, and Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the Law ...
Those who've worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he'll elevate women's roles — with limits
Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to listen and respect for their opinions. In interviews with The Associated ...
Australian prime minister speaks of Beijing prisoner's courage, resilience and hope
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday spoke of the courage, resilience and hope ...
Endurance athlete to swim around Martha’s Vineyard to change public perception of sharks
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this ...
Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out be extremely rare
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University for decades assumed it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta in its collection, a stained and faded document it had purchased for less than $30. But two researchers have ...
Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work
Trump, a staunch supporter of Netanyahu, issued his sanctions order shortly after re-taking office, accusing the ICC of “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel.” ...