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France raised its terror alert to the highest level in the wake of a Moscow concert hall attack that left at least 137 people and injured at least 182 others – just four months before Paris is to host the Olympics. “Following the attack in Moscow, a Defense and National Security Council was convened this evening at the Elysée by …

Six more bodies of Rohingya refugees have been found at sea off Indonesia after a boat with more than 150 people aboard capsized last week, local authorities said Monday. The bodies of the six women were found off the coast of Aceh province, search and rescue officials said in a statement. Five bodies were found over the weekend. The United …

The No. 1 seed Iowa Hawkeyes in the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament are heading back to the Sweet 16, but it was no easy task against the No. 8 West Virginia Mountaineers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54, but they needed to scratch and claw their way to victory in surprising fashion. It was a slow start for Iowa after …

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady was seen bragging about his family on social media, and it wasn’t one of his own kids this time. Instead, it was his niece, Maya Brady, the 22-year-old UCLA softball shortstop who belted two homers during the No. 14 Bruins’ victory over No. 8 Washington on Sunday. Maya’s longshots were the 61st and 62nd of …

The Grand Canyon Antelopes men’s basketball team’s run in the NCAA Tournament came to an end on Sunday night against the Alabama Crimson Tide, 72-61. However, it was not for the lack of trying, especially because of the fan support the Antelopes got in Spokane, Washington. One fan tried their darndest to irk Crimson Tide players but maybe was just …

The NFL made a significant rule change on Monday that will significantly impact defensive players and anyone else trying to make a tackle during games during the 2024 season and beyond. The league’s competition committee voted at the annual league meeting to ban hip-drop tackles and penalizes anyone who decides to use the technique during play. The committee was unanimous …

Cultures are full of traditions. Most often, if you’ve heard of a cultural tradition, it’s likely to be associated with food or weddings. Wedding day traditions span across many cultures, and for Italians, weddings and food go hand in hand. In Italian culture, there are traditional practices that can be woven into every part of the wedding day, and even …

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An explosion at a small hotel located near a police station in northeastern Kenya killed four people, including three officers, and wounded several others on Monday, authorities said. The blast in the town of Mandera, which is on the border with Somalia, was caused by an improvised explosive device that had been planted at the hotel …

Britain’s government is expected to blame a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers on hackers linked to the Chinese government. Officials are expected to announce Monday measures against cyber organizations and individuals affiliated with the Chinese government for an attack that may have gained access to information on tens of millions of U.K. voters held …

An Iraqi police officer previously sentenced to death for the murder of a prominent security analyst who had criticized powerful Iran-backed militias was released from prison following a retrial, officials said Monday. An intelligence official with the Ministry of Interior said Ahmed Hamdawi al-Kinani was released after the case was reopened and the court issued an acquittal. It was not …