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South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games
October 03, 2026 - 4:24 AM

NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — South Korean golfer Tom Kim got what he came for by winning the men's singles on Saturday at the Asian Games: a gold medal and an exemption from military service back home.
Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments
October 03, 2026 - 4:13 AM

The co-pilot suspected in this week's FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national, and the United Arab Emirates says he attacked the captain with the cockpit's crash axe before trying to seize the controls.
Farage 'not being listened to' on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot charge
October 03, 2026 - 4:05 AM

LONDON (AP) — Anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was ignored when he complained of threats to his safety, his deputy said Saturday after the man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe was charged with plotting a terror attack against Farage.
Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom
October 03, 2026 - 4:05 AM

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvians are electing a new parliament on Saturday as pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term. The vote comes as the small republic on NATO's eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression.
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
October 03, 2026 - 4:00 AM

LONDON (AP) — A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday.
Remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece
October 03, 2026 - 3:59 AM

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria on Saturday, after decades of negotiations with neighboring Greece.
At least 17, most of them Catholic pilgrims, killed in a road crash on a highway in Kenya
October 03, 2026 - 3:15 AM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Seventeen people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, were killed in a road crash Saturday involving multiple vehicles on the highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa.
Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital
October 03, 2026 - 2:45 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian strike damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day, in Moscow's latest effort to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital.
Meet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work
October 03, 2026 - 12:26 AM

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Jake Hutzler spends his workdays directing planes from an airport tower. Once a week, he gets there by strapping a propeller to his back and taking to the skies of Colorado.
Trump stumps for candidates in deep red Alabama and says he'll be back again next week
October 02, 2026 - 8:09 PM

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump rallied supporters in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd, but a state that is hardly considered a top midterm battleground.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games

Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments

Farage 'not being listened to' on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot charge

Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom

Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base

Remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece

At least 17, most of them Catholic pilgrims, killed in a road crash on a highway in Kenya

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

Meet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work

Trump stumps for candidates in deep red Alabama and says he'll be back again next week

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