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Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean as islands take cover from rain
October 23, 2025 - 1:55 AM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground.
Flights canceled and a 'mega strike' disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand
October 23, 2025 - 1:58 AM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Swathes of New Zealand were pummeled by dangerous winds for the second time in a week on Thursday, with howling gales canceling hundreds of flights, causing electricity blackouts and forcing school closures.
Rubio will travel to Israel after Vance's visit to ensure fragile Gaza ceasefire holds
October 23, 2025 - 1:34 AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — As U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to Israel comes to a close, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would be traveling to the country to keep the momentum on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
EU joins US in heaping more sanctions on Russia to push Putin into Ukraine peace talks
October 23, 2025 - 1:31 AM

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry.
Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash bitterly during final NYC mayoral debate
October 23, 2025 - 1:28 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani was attacked over his thin resume, Republican Curtis Sliwa strove to prove his seriousness as a candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was pressed on the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office in a contentious final debate in New York City’s mayoral race.
Belgium warns EU partners to share its risk if they want to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
October 23, 2025 - 12:54 AM

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever insisted on Thursday that his European partners must share the risk of using billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets that are held in his country to help keep Ukraine’s economy and war effort afloat in coming years.
Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president
October 23, 2025 - 12:49 AM

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — For Donah Falia and the other young people whose weeks of protests paved the way for Madagascar’s military coup last week, the change at the top has brought no immediate relief to their lives.
People use garden tools to protect millions of migrating red crabs on Christmas Island
October 23, 2025 - 12:36 AM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tens of millions of red crabs are making their way to the ocean as part of their annual migration on Christmas Island, where a much smaller human population uses leaf blowers and garden rakes to help them on their way.
A Cuban man deported by the US to Africa is on a hunger strike in prison, his lawyer says
October 23, 2025 - 12:15 AM

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A Cuban man deported by the United States to the African nation of Eswatini is on a hunger strike at

At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape - one gourd at a time
October 23, 2025 - 12:12 AM

BEELITZ, Germany (AP) — The pumpkin is the undisputed star of the show at the Klaistow farm near Berlin.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean as islands take cover from rain

Flights canceled and a 'mega strike' disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

Rubio will travel to Israel after Vance's visit to ensure fragile Gaza ceasefire holds

EU joins US in heaping more sanctions on Russia to push Putin into Ukraine peace talks

Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash bitterly during final NYC mayoral debate

Belgium warns EU partners to share its risk if they want to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president

People use garden tools to protect millions of migrating red crabs on Christmas Island

A Cuban man deported by the US to Africa is on a hunger strike in prison, his lawyer says

At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape - one gourd at a time

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