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A look at Prince Andrew's antics and scandals that have tried royal patience for decades

Prince Andrew is losing the title he’s had since birth and being evicted from his U.K. royal residence following recent revelations about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump's frustration with Putin goes nuclear, dividing Congress

President Trump’s decision to restart nuclear weapons testing as a warning to Moscow is being cheered by his Republican allies in Congress, while Democrats fume over what they describe as a dangerous and misguided retaliation.

5 deals Trump, Xi struck in South Korea

President Trump emerged from his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday touting agreements on tariffs, rare earth exports and soybean purchases as the two superpowers reached truces on key issues.

What Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza, and Trump's response, reveal about the ceasefire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip this week marked the most serious challenge yet for a fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Over 100 Palestinians were killed, including dozens of civilians, according to Gaza health officials.

Trump seeks energy deal with China amid broader trade talks

President Trump is eyeing an energy deal with China, he said in a social media post Thursday. He said in a post on Truth Social that Beijing has agreed to begin purchasing U.S. energy and that a “very large scale transaction” related to oil and gas from Alaska "may take place.

Fate of thousands feared in Darfur after reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary force

Aid workers are concerned that only a few people fleeing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region have reached safety.

Pakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban after peace talks fall apart

Pakistan threatened to "obliterate" the Taliban after peace talks toward lasting peace between the two sides failed following deadly border clashes.

5 more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emerge

PARIS (AP) — The dragnet tightened around the Louvre thieves on Thursday. Five more people were seized in the crown-jewels heist — including a suspect tied by DNA — the Paris prosecutor said, widening the sweep across the capital and its suburbs.

Trump EXIM nominee withdraws over Russia ties before confirmation hearing

President Trump’s nominee for a top post at the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank withdrew his nomination this week amid scrutiny over his ties to Russia. Bryce McFerran, who was nominated as first vice president and vice chair of EXIM Bank, was slated to appear for his confirmation hearing Thursday.

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

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Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 6

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure brought power outages and restrictions in all the country’s regions Thursday, officials said, with the Ukrainian prime minister describing Moscow’s tactic as “syste

80-year-old Australian woman dies on island after cruise ship leaves without her

An 80-year-old Australian woman was found dead after the Coral Adventurer cruise ship allegedly left her behind on Lizard Island during a hiking tour.

This Swiss village has been swamped and now it’s snowed under. They’re slowly digging their way out

The Swiss village of Blatten might have been left for dead after a devastating landslide five months ago.

Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause

Trump announced a cut on Chinese imports after meeting with Xi in South Korea, citing new understandings on fentanyl enforcement, farm trade and rare-earth exports.

Radio Free Asia halting operations for first time in 29-year history amid shutdown

Radio Free Asia (RFA) announced Wednesday it is pausing operations for the first time in its history, amid the government shutdown and after the Trump administration cut its funding. In a statement, RFA executive editor Rosa Hwang said the stoppage is “due to uncertain funding.

Trump, Xi agree to ease trade war in high-stakes meeting

President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to ease their trade war following a meeting Thursday, with the U.S. scaling back tariffs and China delaying export controls and resuming some soybean purchases.

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia becomes the world's tallest church

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica became the world’s tallest church on Thursday after a part of its central tower was lifted into place. The masterwork of architect Antoni Gaudí now rises to 162.91 meters (534 feet) above the city, the church said in a statement.

Neck-and-neck finish in Dutch election as Wilders' far-right party and centrist D66 tie

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 were tied with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election in an unprecedented neck-and-neck race to become the biggest party.

How to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a devastating Category 5 storm, tied for the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane in history. The deadly storm has also caused devastation in Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Mexican president disagrees with US revoking 13 Mexican airline routes

Sheinbaum added she will meet with Mexican airlines on Friday to gain insight into their perspective on the matter.

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Death toll from Rio de Janeiro police raid on drug gang rises to 121

The death toll in a major police raid targeting a drug trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro has risen to at least 121 people dead.

Ukraine's GOP allies look to seize Trump's momentum versus Putin

Senators are hoping to seize the momentum as President Trump goes on the offensive against Russian President Vladimir Putin, though Republicans remain cautious about getting ahead of the commander in chief.

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

Corpses line Rio street, pushing death toll from police raids to 132

The police operation came days before Rio hosts global events related to the United Nations climate summit known as COP30

Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting

Donald Trump visits Seoul for talks with President Lee Jae Myung focused on trade, investment, and maintaining stability amid growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s long-range strikes on refineries inside Russia have reduced Moscow’s oil refining capacity by 20%, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, citing intelligence from Western governments.

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica, threatens to be island's strongest storm

Anticipating the hardship in store for his country, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said, “I have been on my knees in prayer.

Trump extends friendly hand to Xi in fraught relationship with China

Friday's meeting marks the first time the two leaders have seen each other face-to-face in six years.

US sending strike boats to Venezuela for 'shock and awe' effect: Senator

"I think maybe the president is sending a message that, look, we're serious about it," Sen. Mike Rounds told "On Balance.

Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Melissa left at least dozens dead and caused widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape Wednesday.