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WATCH: Blinken visits Haiti in show of U.S. support for efforts to fight gang violence

By Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Thursday in Haiti to reaffirm the U.S. government’s commitment to a multinational mission to fight gangs in the Caribbean country and push for long-awaited general elections.

News Wrap: Blinken visits Haiti amid gang violence and political upheaval

In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State Blinken made a rare visit to Haiti, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the nation since 2015, Ukraine has a new top diplomat amid a broader shake-up of Zelenskyy's government and FBI…

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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.

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…

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.