President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Ukraine is reaching its “strategic goal” in the offensive in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said in a nightly address that the advance had significantly increased the “exchange fund” for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Ukraine is reaching its “strategic goal” in the offensive in the
Vineyards in southern Tuscany are being forced to harvest their grapes earlier than usual, due to the hot weather in August. Italy has been gripped by a heat wave in recent weeks, which has quickly ripened the fruit. (AP video shot by Luigi Navarra; Production by Francesco Sportelli) Vineyards in southern Tuscany are being forced
A group of Peruvian archaeologists and archaeology students uncovered a burial that they estimate is 3,800 years old, pertaining to what they call it the archaeological Formative Period. A group of Peruvian archaeologists and archaeology students uncovered a burial that they estimate is 3,800 years old, pertaining to what they call it the archaeological Formative
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else. The nation’s largest retailer also raised its full-year outlook. Walmart Inc. reported earnings of $4.5
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health. A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors withdrew charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month at what police said was an illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga province, officials said Thursday. Police alleged that the men — who entered the country on study visas — were receiving military training at the camp where
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year, with its GDP increasing by 0.6% between April and June, official figures showed Thursday. The second-quarter growth in economic activity, as measured by gross domestic product, followed a 0.7% increase in the first quarter and was in line with
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry announced Thursday that it will restrict exports of a mineral used in a wide range of products from batteries to weapons. Export controls will be placed on antimony starting Sept. 15 to safeguard China’s security and interests and fulfill its international non-proliferation obligations, the ministry said. Anyone wishing to
A country album from Post Malone and Awkwafina playing a struggling actor whose winning lottery ticket has her on the run for her life in “Jackpot!” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry said Thursday. Israel’s offensive has also wounded 92,401 people and displaced over 85% of the population from their homes, the ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said. It does not distinguish between civilians and
