Sep 05 PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the 2024 Paralympics By Steff Staples From historic wins to marriage proposals, this year's Paralympic Games in Paris has been filled with golden moments. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 5:31 Displaced Israeli students start a new school year in the shadow of war By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic As children around the world are starting a new school year, some are returning in the shadow of war. More than 60,000 Israelis have been displaced from the northern border because of Hezbollah attacks. Nick Schifrin and producer Karl Bostic… Continue watching
Sep 05 U.S. says it has secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press The U.S. government announced Thursday that it secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, who have arrived in Guatemala where they will apply for entry to the United States or other countries. Continue reading
Sep 05 First batch of mpox vaccines arrive in Congo as health officials say 3 million doses needed By Associated Press Authorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congo’s capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency. Continue reading
Sep 05 Macron picks EU Brexit negotiator as France’s new prime minister By John Leicester, Diane Jeantet, Associated Press President Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government. Continue reading
Sep 05 Brazilians turn to new digital outlets after ban of Musk’s X By David Biller, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Brazil’s social masses are primarily on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. But X had outsize influence in terms of newsmakers, agenda setting and thought leaders. Continue reading
Sep 05 Uganda Olympic runner’s horrific killing is the latest in violence against female athletes in Kenya By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Cheptegei, who was 33, was from Uganda and competed in the marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month ago. Continue reading
Sep 05 Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being severely burned by her partner By Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press hospital official confirmed her death on Thursday. Police say Cheptegei's partner, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of gasoline, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 05 Munich police kill gunman in exchange of fire near Israeli Consulate By Matthias Schrader, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Authorities said he may have been planning to attack the consulate on the anniversary of the attack on the 1972 Munich Olympics. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 7:43 DOJ outlines Russia’s disinformation campaigns designed to interfere with U.S. election By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Attorney General Merrick Garland outlined sophisticated disinformation campaigns undertaken by Russia to interfere with the U.S. presidential election. He warned that Russia is pumping lies into the U.S. via fake news outlets and real social media influencers. Amna Nawaz discussed… Continue watching