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World

Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal

May 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

Washington, United States—President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it...

World

Israel strikes Lebanon after truce extension

May 17, 2026, 9:26 PM

BEIRUT – Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon during the...

World

Ukraine launches ‘over 500 drones at Russia’

May 17, 2026, 9:20 PM

MOSCOW – A huge wave of more than 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight,...

World

Spacecraft to probe raging solar winds

May 17, 2026, 9:16 PM

PARIS – A joint European-Chinese spacecraft is set to blast off Tuesday to investigate...

Lifestyle

‘Geek’ hangout to tourist draw: Japan’s maid cafes

May 17, 2026, 6:35 PM

“Master, mistress, welcome home!” a smiling staff member in a French maid costume greets...

Showbiz

Harry Styles kicks off world tour in Amsterdam

May 17, 2026, 6:25 PM

Fans of Harry Styles braved rain and strong winds Saturday as the British pop...

News

Drake drops three albums at once

May 17, 2026, 6:15 PM

Canadian rapper Drake has dropped a new album, with two more surprise companion albums...

World

Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead—court

May 17, 2026, 5:53 PM

The Hague, Netherlands—A suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio...