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Huge crowds gather at final pre-election rally of Serbia’s students
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Serbia's protesting youth movement gathered Thursday at the final campaign rally ahead of a tense weekend parliamentary election in a challenge to the Balkan country's powerful populist strongman Aleksandar Vucic.
Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
The world's coral reef ecosystems almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years, mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves, according to a global assessment released Thursday.
French officials report first fatal human case of Shamonda virus, normally found in livestock
French agriculture and health officials reported Thursday the first human infection and death from the Shamonda virus, which had only been found in livestock.
U.S., Israel drawing up attack plans on Iran for after midterms: Report
The U.S. and Israel are planning for possible renewed strikes on Iran after the midterm elections on Nov. 3, according to The New York Times.
Steelers cancel Paris fan event due to riots ahead of Saints game
The NFL has started changing its plans ahead of Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers due to the violent protests in France.
Trump asks Google to name U.S.-bordering ocean after himself
President Trump asked Google to rename the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean after himself but acknowledged it wasn't possible because the bodies of water span several countries.
U.S. travel advisory for China flags threat of wrongful detention, exit bans
The State Department issued an updated Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for mainland China this week, referencing concerns about wrongful detention and restrictions on leaving the country.
Report: Hamas planning another strike similar to Oct. 7 massacre
Hamas is threatening Israel with another attack like the Oct. 7, 2023, slaughter that killed upward of 1,200 people and transported 250 to the Gaza Strip.
Storm Josephine brings coastal flooding and strong winds to the Eastern Seaboard
Subtropical Storm Josephine remained offshore Thursday but was bringing impacts including coastal flooding and gale-force winds to the Eastern Seaboard.
Women are protesting in Poland for free access to legal abortions
Women plan street demonstrations in more than 20 Polish cities and towns Thursday to protest the lack of access to free and legal abortion.
New study traces van Gogh’s famed ‘Starry Night’ to an actual night sky from 1889
Scientists doubling as art detectives have traced Vincent van Gogh's " The Starry Night " to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings.
Air Canada cutting some U.S.-bound routes next year
Canada's flagship airline is cutting five U.S. routes from its 2027 schedule, citing low demand for travel south of the border.
A man with Down syndrome killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria, residents say
A developmentally disabled man was killed by Israeli forces during a raid on a village in southern Syria's Daraa province, state media and residents said Thursday.
Experts cast doubt on Venezuela’s longtime claim of 300 billion barrels of reserve oil
A single figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country's estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven - rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government.
Mark Carney lands in Turkey to forge a new partnership as Canada looks beyond the U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a two-day visit seeking to forge a new partnership as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States.
Detained Myanmar leader Suu Kyi is allowed her first call with her son in 5 years
Myanmar' s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday was allowed her first telephone call in more than five years with her son, Kim Aris, who announced the occasion on his Facebook page.
Pope Leo XIV won’t need further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV won't need any additional treatment for his lung cancer after last week's surgery, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles even as Moscow promises further peace talks
Russian missiles rained down on Kyiv overnight in a large-scale attack launched just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled that he is open to further peace negotiations with Ukraine.
