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Russia Has Tested a New Nuclear-Capable Missile, Putin and Top General Say

Russia Has Tested a New Nuclear-Capable Missile, Putin and Top General Say

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, moving closer to deploying it, according to President Vladimir Putin. The Burevestnik missile, which has been in development for years, reportedly covered 8,700 miles in a key test last Tuesday. Putin claims the missile has an unlimited range and can evade missile defenses. However,…MORE

Hamas Expands Search for the Remains of Hostages in Gaza

Hamas Expands Search for the Remains of Hostages in Gaza

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it is expanding its search for the remains of hostages still left in Gaza. Sunday’s announcement came a day after Egypt sent a team with heavy equipment to assist in the work. Under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Hamas is expected to return all Israeli hostage remains as soon as possible. Israel…MORE

Suspects Arrested Over the Theft of Crown Jewels From Paris’ Louvre Museum

Suspects Arrested Over the Theft of Crown Jewels From Paris’ Louvre Museum

PARIS (AP) — Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum. Officials announced the arrests on Sunday, a week after the daring heist. One suspect was caught at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to leave the country. The theft, which took less than eight…MORE

US Warship Docks in Trinidad and Tobago, Putting More Pressure on Venezuela

US Warship Docks in Trinidad and Tobago, Putting More Pressure on Venezuela

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (AP) — A U.S. warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital as the Trump administration increases military pressure on Venezuela and its President NicolౠMaduro. The USS Gravely’s arrival Sunday is in addition to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which is moving closer to Venezuela. Maduro criticized the movement…MORE

Milei Emerges Triumphant in High-stakes Argentine Midterm Elections Closely Watched by Washington

Milei Emerges Triumphant in High-stakes Argentine Midterm Elections Closely Watched by Washington

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has won decisive victories in key districts across the country in midterm elections, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration. Milei’s governing La Libertad Avanza…MORE

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport Halted Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport Halted Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at one of the world’s busiest airports on Sunday morning soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that travelers would…MORE