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World
China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit
Nithya Raman
Indian-American Nithya Raman leads in race for second spot in Los Angeles mayoral race
World
‘Disgusted’: Gillard and Albanese condemn ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
World
Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims
World
Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars reportedly created fake spy program
Chase Elliott
NASCAR halts Michigan race to repair wall after vicious Elliott, Bell crash
World
US says shot down Iran drones as war reaches 100th day
World
March in France for girl whose killing sparked outcry over lapses
World
China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin
Tyler Reddick
Points leader Tyler Reddick crashes out in wild restart pileup at Michigan
Police
Toledo Ohio Shooting: 14-Year-Old Among 12 Wounded as Police Admit Gunmen Were 'Shooting at Each Other'
World
Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions
World
Zelenskyy discusses ‘urgent need to scale up’ air defences with key allies in London
World
Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police
World
British father jailed for murder of eight-month-old son who suffered 80+ injuries, mother sentenced for manslaughter
Iran
U.S-Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 football match is possible? Here's how two countries at war with each other may face off in soccer game
National
At least 12 people shot at an Ohio street festival and suspects remain at large, police say
World
Five teens arrested and man charged after mass brawl involving machetes breaks out in Melbourne station
World
Arkansas sheriff’s candidate focused on ‘family’ after dismissal of murder charge
National
Shooting near Ohio festival injures 12 – including 2 critically – as suspects remain at large
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