Category Archives: World
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about ...
Jul 12, 2026
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people
BANGKOK (AP) - A huge fire tore through a beer hall in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Footage shared...
Jul 12, 2026
Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his...
Jul 11, 2026
Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then s...
Jul 11, 2026
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautar...
Jul 11, 2026
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze...
Jul 11, 2026
United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar. It wasn't immediately clear w...
Jul 11, 2026
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' "Hey Jude." Bellingham certainly earned the serenade. He scored twice on Saturda...
Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated
BEIJING (AP) - Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern province of Zhejiang late on Saturday night and was expected to gradually weaken, state media reported. Bavi previously brought strong wind...
Jul 11, 2026
15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized in southern Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - A tourist boat returning from an island trip in southern Vietnam capsized on Saturday, killing 15 Indian visitors, state media reported. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists ...
Jul 11, 2026