Military names general as head of state in Niger
By Sam Mednick | Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger — Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday, hours after the …
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Conflicting reports emerge on Nolan Arenado's future in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Last offseason, Nolan Arenado made the decision to opt-in to the remainder of a long-term contract inherited by the St. Louis Cardinals, touting it as a “pretty …
Moscow blames Kyiv for missile attacks in southern Russia as Kremlin forces pound Ukrainian village
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces on Friday pounded a key village that Ukraine claimed to have recaptured in its grinding counteroffensive in the country’s southeast, while Moscow accused Kyiv …
The Dow missed its 14th straight gain — A coin flip could have done that
Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 25, 2023, in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images The Dow Jones Industrial Average …
England v Australia: Ashes fifth Test, day two – live | Ashes 2023
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 89th over: Australia 235-7 (Smith 68, Cummins 21) On Sky Sports, Ian Ward has demonstrated that …
Ukraine Offensive Aims for Better Shot at Russian Targets
Ukrainian officials have cautioned that their drive toward the Sea of Azov, a key objective of their counteroffensive, will require a bloody slog through extensive minefields and fortified trenches, likely …
Putin ‘carefully’ examining African initiatives for Russian-Ukrainian peace deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Friday at a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, bringing together Russia and its African allies. Putin, speaking during a plenary session at the Russia Africa …
London Zoo’s endangered tiger cubs practice balance skills in new swing
T wo tiger cubs have been captured having some good old playground fun this week at London Zoo. Sumatran tiger cubs Zac and Crispin took full advantage of their new …
Bolton: Bolton’s biggest Pride festival yet is back TODAY
A huge launch party will take place today, Friday, at Victoria Square with live entertainment from 5pm and last orders and entertainment finishing at 11pm. The highly anticipated festival will return …
For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s protest on SNL that offended so many was brave and prophetic
By HOLLY MEYER In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television. The pushback was swift, turning the late Irish singer-songwriter’s protest of …