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Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United State…
Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9
OSLO, Norway — Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined up Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches across the …
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
DHADING, Nepal — Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood…
'We are standing firm,' Maduro says in photo posts from detention
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro said on social media Sunday that he was "standi…
Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist w…
Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted
Experts from Nepal and China met in Kathmandu three months before a catastrophic disaster to discuss cooperati…
US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States said Sunday it had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on a small …
Iran responds, launches attacks on 2 US bases in Jordan
The US confirms its earlier strikes on Iranian launchers, marking the first American military action against I…
More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
LOS ANGELES, United States — More than 20 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National P…
Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments
The number of people missing in the catastrophic floods that sliced through the border area between Nepal and …
Ukraine's nuclear plant short of fuel for power
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relies on emergency diesel generators after losing off-site power for mor…
Navy helps free hijacked vessel in deadly battle with pirates
Turkish and Somali forces free the hijacked MV Latuf after a 10-day operation that killed 14 pirates, amid a r…
Rescuers drill through debris towards trapped tunnel workers
Nepal rescuers use heavy machinery and advanced equipment to search for hydropower workers trapped in tunnels …
Khamenei calls for unity among Muslim nations
TEHRAN — Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday called on Muslim countries in the region to unite ag…
Tests loom for Burnham as parliament convenes
LONDON — UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has enjoyed a honeymoon first month as UK leader, but the hard trade-o…
‘NO’ CAMP LEADS ICELAND EU REFERENDUM
REYKJAVIK — Iceland’s “No” camp appeared headed for a narrow victory Sunday in a referendum on resuming the co…
NASA launches telescope for cosmic mapping
WASHINGTON — NASA is launching its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission t…
Palau to host Pacific Islands Forum
KOROR, Palau — Pacific island leaders will tackle transnational drug crime as they meet in Palau from Monday f…
8 officials suspended over Pakistan hospital fire
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the suspension of eight officials and …
Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns
31 July 2026 | Climate and Environment As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and …
At least 7 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus
BODRUM, Turkey — At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsize…
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars,…
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday and could become a …
Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU talks
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Iceland voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, final re…
NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission
WASHINGTON, United States — NASA launched its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-y…
Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal said Sunday it had begun burying some of the hundreds of bodies recovered after devas…
Iran supreme leader calls for unity among Muslim countries
TEHRAN — Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday called on Muslim countries in the region to unite ag…
Norway's churches hold services to late King Harald
ASKER, Norway — Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scand…
Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting
AARAU, Switzerland — Swiss police were on Sunday hunting gunmen who opened fire at a rave, killing one person …
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
BIDUR, Nepal — Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising riv…