Get ready for a solar eclipse, meteor shower and planet parade in Europe
For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain…
Trump threatens strikes on Iran, other Mideast developments
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for…
Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in France’s southwest
LANTON, France (AP) — With his watering can and bucket, Jean-François Pauner meanders from one small fire to…
Infantino is not proceeding with divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to…
US is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East
CAIRO (AP) — The White House on Friday signaled that President Donald Trump is weighing carrying out new…
Argentina’s Malvinas World Cup banner fuels merchandise boom
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — It took a World Cup to transform a remote cluster of islands that’s…
Today in History: Michael Phelps sets Olympic medal record – Chicago Tribune
Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2026. There are 153 days left in the year.…
Chinese manufacturing slows in July in first contraction in 5 months
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity unexpectedly slowed in July, the first such contraction in five months,…
Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict
NEW YORK — Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting…
Thousands break through border separating Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco
CEUTA, Spain (AP) — Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in…
South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 16%
BANGKOK (AP) — South Korea’s Kospi index jumped more than 16% on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street…
Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France
PARIS — PARIS (AP) — George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home…