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Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner made its long-awaited return to Earth on Saturday without the astronauts who rode it up to the International Space Station, after NASA ruled the trip back too risky. After years of delays, Starliner launched in June for what was meant to be a roughly weeklong test mission …

RIYADH — The Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group continued its weekly virtual sessions on September 5, focusing on expanding emergency humanitarian access and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law. Last week, the ALPS efforts, along with the dedicated work of humanitarian actors on the ground, …

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 as UN pursues vaccinations  NBC News Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 61 over last two days, says Health Ministry  Al Jazeera English Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than a dozen as polio vaccinations continue  Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3 IAF strikes two Hamas command centers embedded in north …

NEW YORK — A New York judge on Friday delayed former US President Donald Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case until November 26. Judge Juan Merchan stated in his ruling that postponing the sentencing until after the November 5 presidential election would prevent his judgment from influencing the election …

US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion and call for a Gaza cease-fire  The Associated Press CIA director says more detailed Gaza ceasefire proposal due in days  Reuters Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has triggered doubts among Russian elite, spy chiefs say  Financial Times CIA and MI6 heads discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, …

BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday underscored the importance of stable US climate policies and enhanced cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. Wang highlighted recent progress in bilateral climate discussions during a meeting with John Podesta, senior advisor to US …

Thousands protest across France over Michel Barnier appointment as PM  The Guardian France’s furious left protest Macron’s right-wing prime minister  NBC News New French PM vows to toughen stance on immigration, hints at tilt to right  Al Jazeera English Thousands protest in France after Macron picks Barnier as prime minister  Reuters France sees thousands …

BEIJING — Super Typhoon Yagi has left at least two people dead and 92 injured in China’s southern island province of Hainan, local authorities reported, as cited by the state-run Xinhua News Agency on Saturday. The fatalities occurred in Ding’an county, while 12 injuries were reported in the city of …

Ukrainian Drone Strike Unleashes Chain of Explosions at Ammo Depot in Voronezh  Kyiv Post Ukraine Claims Strike on Russian Ammo Depot  The Moscow Times Ukrainian drones hit ammunition warehouse in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, source confirms.  Kyiv Independent Another Embarrassment For Zelensky? Russia Bombs Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Even Before Take Off  Hindustan Times State of …

Second body found after British hikers went missing in Majorca  BBC.com Second body found in Mallorca canyon where British hiker died  Reuters Majorca flood: Second body found in search for missing British hikers  Sky News Body found in search for second British hiker missing in Majorca  The Independent British woman found dead, man missing …