Jul 19 Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29. Continue reading
Jul 19 Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war. Continue reading
Jul 19 Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges. Here's what to know By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and were brought after authorities received evidence from Bedfordshire Police in southeastern England. Continue reading
Jul 19 World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body urging FIFA to help protect 2030 tournament By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press “The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power,” the head of the 46-nation Council of Europe wrote Sunday in an open letter to FIFA. Continue reading
Jul 19 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people By Associated Press Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute said in a statement the total number of missing is still unknown. Several buildings collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent. Continue reading
Jul 19 U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Ben Finley, Associated Press Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled. Continue reading
Jul 19 Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered By James Robson, Associated Press The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game. Continue reading
Jul 18 Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks on health facilities and workers recorded By Prosper Heri Ngorora, Constant Same Bagalwa, Associated Press Many of the attacks have been carried out by angry mobs who have stormed treatment centers or targeted response teams in the field, Pierre Akilimali, incident manager for the Ebola response, said at a press briefing. Continue reading
Jul 18 Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 60 By Associated Press Kyiv's forces have pressed their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow’s war effort and make Russians feel the consequences of the Kremlin's all-out invasion of Ukraine that is well into its… Continue reading
Jul 18 U.S. military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of U.S. troops By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have now been killed and over 430 wounded. Continue reading