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As Brexit looms, the U.K.'s Conservative Party fights for survival

"We have a Conservative Party that has become almost completely consumed by Brexit now, to the point that it's almost blocking out the sun."

USA

Good news for big cats: Jaguars to make a comeback in Argentina

The project could one day be reproduced in the southern United States, where the cats roamed until the 20th century.

USA

Bolton travels to Japan, South Korea amid heated trade dispute between U.S. allies

President Donald Trump on Friday offered his help to ease tensions in the political and economic dispute between the United States' two biggest allies in Asia.

USA

American woman and Australian boyfriend found dead along highway in Canada

Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were on a road trip visiting national parks in Canada when they were killed, Deese's brother said.

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Vatican recovers bones as bid to solve mystery of missing girl goes on

The remains were first discovered last week in the search for Emanuela Orlandi, a 15-year-old who disappeared after a music lesson.

USA

The U.S. is eager to end its longest war. Is the Taliban ready to change?

"We told the Americans at the beginning of the war, it's not a picnic," said Sohail Shaheen, a senior Taliban spokesman.

USA

British oil tanker seized by Iranian forces and being guided into the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed in a statement that the tanker was seized for "violating international regulations."

USA

Merkel expresses 'solidarity' with liberal congresswomen attacked by Trump

President Donald Trump's comments are "something that contradicts the strength of America," German Chancellor said.

USA

Mexico president calls 'El Chapo' sentence inhumane, vows better society

Joaquin Guzman will spend the rest of his days behind bars in the United States after a judge sentenced him on Wednesday to life in prison plus 30 years.

USA

Rapper A$AP Rocky will remain in Swedish custody after brawl

A court granted the Swedish prosecutor's request to continue detaining the American rapper while police complete their investigation into a June 30 brawl.

USA

Woman fined $106,000 and banned from airline for life after trying to open plane doors

U.K. Air Force fighter jets had to be scrambled to escort the plane back to London Stansted Airport, creating a sonic boom heard "for miles around."

USA

Greek capital Athens hit by earthquake

The quake registered a 5.1 on the Richter scale.

USA

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, state TV reports

The seizure comes as tensions mount between the United States and Iran over the unraveling nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran

Iran says it has seized a foreign vessel 'smuggling fuel in the Gulf'

Iran seized a foreign vessel with 12 crew accused of smuggling fuel in the Gulf, state television quoted Iran's Revolutionary Guards as saying on Thursday.

USA

'Democracy is in danger': Fears of right-wing extremism grow in Germany

"We had the opportunity to build a new democracy, and now we see that we need to fight for it again," said a mayor, who was stabbed 18 months ago.

USA

Louvre museum covers Sackler name after opioid protests

A sign listing donors had been removed from its place on the wall, with only the holes and outline remaining.

USA

12 presumed dead after suspected arson at Kyoto animation studio

A man is suspected of starting the fire early Thursday, and he is among those injured in a hospital.

USA

Sex assault case against Kevin Spacey dropped

Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe cited "unavailability of the complaining witness" in filing for dismissal.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC an international health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC 'public health emergency of international concern'

USA

Brother of Manchester Arena suicide bomber arrested in UK

Hashem Abedi, a key suspect in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people, was arrested Wednesday at a London airport after being extradited from Libya.