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Oil Prices Fall Ahead of U.S. Vow to Intensify Economic War Against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce an escalation of sanctions aimed at further isolating Iranian trade.

Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks

Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.

Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match

Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match…

London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in

Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.

Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry

A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.

Star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter: 50 years on stage

Anne-Sophie Mutter constantly reinvents herself. For her 50th onstage anniversary, the star violinist is surprising audiences with sounds…

US to unveil new Iran sanctions, says war entering ‘endgame’

In what Donald Trump has called "economic D-Day," the US says the new economic sanctions will be "the…

Syria sentences Assad-era top Muslim cleric to life in prison

Muslim cleric Ahmad Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting sectarian violence and justifying murder. He is the…

How Should ‘Huckleberry Finn’ Be Taught?

I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in…

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada…