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Germany news: Friedrich Merz visits area struck by fires

Chancellor Merz thanked firefighters who tackled recent devastating blazes in western Germany. Meanwhile, a German Cup soccer match…

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are…

Kazakhstan’s future after the elections: Russia, EU or China

Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing…

Spain battles forest fire a short drive from flash flood

The blaze, near Valencia, forced more than 1,000 people from their homes. In nearby Catalonia, civil defense teams…

Frank Smith, Who Served 70 Years for Murder, Dies at 101

One of the longest-serving prisoners in American history, he was sent to death row in 1950 before his…

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is…

Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record

The Chinese humanoid robot "Lightning" ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A…

Opinion: Mr. Rogers keeps finding a new neighborhood

MLB catcher Jake Rogers probably didn't know if he was coming or going the last several weeks: he's…

Myanmar military airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery: reports

Around 100 people were attending a meditation retreat in central Myanmar when the building was targeted by military…

As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts…