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Hundreds of Greek firefighters tackle ‘exceptionally dangerous’ wildfire threatening Athens

By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

The blaze that began Sunday afternoon is racing through pine forests left tinder-dry by repeated heat waves this summer.

Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza, Hamas pushes for cease-fire deal

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Sunday's evacuation orders apply to areas in Khan Younis including parts of an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone.

Putin says Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Russia’s eastern offensive

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Russian forces are still scrambling to respond to the surprise Ukrainian attack after almost a week of fierce fighting, but Putin insisted Moscow's army will prevail.

Star-studded closing ceremony brings 2024 Paris Olympics to end with a flourish

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Paris closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium on Sunday, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.

News Wrap: Trump campaign claims it was hacked by ‘foreign sources hostile to the U.S.’

In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump campaign pointed toward Iran after claiming it was hacked, Israeli military searches for gunmen behind a shooting in the occupied West Bank, families identify loved ones from the Brazil plane crash, rescue teams…

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U.S. women’s basketball team holds off France to win eighth straight Olympic gold medal

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived a last-second shot by former UConn standout Gabby Williams that was just inside the 3-point line to hold off France for a 67-66 win.

USOPC plans to appeal court ruling that strips Jordan Chiles of bronze gymnastics medal

By Will Graves, Associated Press

The Court of Arbitration for Sport voided an on-floor appeal by Jordan Chiles' coach that vaulted her to third, saying the appeal came 4 seconds beyond the 1-minute time limit for scoring inquiries.

Landfill collapse in Uganda’s capital after heavy rain leaves at least 18 people dead

By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press

The Kiteezi landfill is on a steep slope in an impoverished part of the city. Women and children who scavenge plastic waste for income frequently gather there, and some homes have been built close to the landfill.

Rescuers retrieve remains of all passengers in Brazil plane crash as families gather in Sao Paulo

By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, David Koenig, Associated Press

Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state as families started gathering in the metropolis to identify and bury their loved ones.

Team USA defeats France to win fifth straight gold medal in men’s basketball

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

The U.S. is atop the international men's basketball world once again, after Stephen Curry scored 24 points and led the way to a 98-87 win over France in the final at the Paris Games on Saturday night.