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The best justice money can buy: Donald Trump pursues legal challenges others can't afford
Donald Trump's fundraising pays for wide-ranging legal battles sometimes criticized as frivolous but occasionally whittling away charges against him.
USA TODAY
Oldest zoo in the US finds new ways to flourish. See how it is making its mark.
The Philadelphia Zoo − like others across the nation − has been finding unique ways to engage visitors and its community.
CNN
‘A point of no return:’ Why Europe has become an epicenter for anti-tourism protests this summer
The growing issue of rising rents and house prices, which has made home ownership almost impossible for some residents, has led to tourism backlash in some European cities.
Associated Press
Japan's Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history
The UNESCO World Heritage committee on Saturday decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after the country agreed to include it in an exhibit of its dark history of abusing Korean laborers during World War II. The mine on an island off the coast of Niigata in northern Japan operated for nearly 400 years and was once the world’s largest gold producer before closing in 1989. It was also linked to Japan’s wartime abuse of Korean laborers.
CNN
California’s Park Fire destroys buildings and forces thousands to flee as a fast-moving fire ravages Canadian tourist town
California’s largest wildfire of the year has burned an area about the size of San Diego, destroying dozens of buildings and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes as wildfires wreak havoc in the Western United States. Meanwhile, homes and businesses in a popular Canadian resort town were incinerated as a wildfire continued to roar through the area. Here’s the latest:
USA TODAY
National Hurricane Center tracking 'area of disturbed weather' in the central Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an 'area of disturbed weather' in the central Atlantic but don't expect it to survive Saharan dust.
Reuters
Russia's Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, media reports
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday a recently announced guideline on the operation of U.S. nuclear assets on the Korean peninsula is certain to add security concern in the region, South Korean and Russian news agencies reported. Speaking at a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Laos, Lavrov said he had not been briefed on the details of the plan but said that it is of concern to Russia, Yonhap agency reported. "Another element of concern is that the United States recently concluded an agreement with the Republic of Korea on joint nuclear planning," Lavrov was quoted as saying by Russian state-run RIA new agency.
Reuters
Nigeria courts convict 125 Boko Haram Islamist insurgents in mass trial
Nigerian courts convicted 125 Boko Haram Islamist militants and financiers of a series of terrorism-related offences in a mass trial this week, the attorney-general's office said. A Boko Haram insurgency has killed thousands of people and displaced millions since it began in 2009, creating a humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria and putting pressure on the government to bring the conflict to an end. Kamarudeen Ogundele, the spokesman of the Attorney-General's office, said in a statement late on Friday that "they were convicted of charges bordering on terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support, and cases relating to International Criminal Courts (ICC) criminality".
AFP
Blinken hits out at China's 'unlawful actions' in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hit out at China's "escalatory and unlawful actions" in the South China Sea on Saturday, hours before he was due to hold talks with Beijing's top diplomat at a regional meeting in Laos.The United States and ASEAN had to work together to "address challenges," Blinken told ministers from the 10-member bloc, including China's "escalatory and unlawful actions taken against the Philippines in the South China Sea over the last few months."
Reuters
Israel tells Gazans to temporarily vacate southern Khan Younis areas
The Israeli military told Palestinians to temporarily evacuate southern neighborhoods of Gaza's Khan Younis region so it could "forcefully operate" there, telling them to relocate to a humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi, a statement from the military said on Saturday. The fighting, more than nine months since the start of Israel's invasion of Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack, underlined the difficulty the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has in eliminating fighters of the militant Islamist group amid continued resistance. On Friday the military said troops battled Palestinian fighters in Khan Younis, a city in the south of the enclave, and destroyed tunnels and other infrastructure, as they sought to suppress small militant units that have continued to hit troops with mortar fire.
AFP
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday.A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
CNN
The groom said, ‘Stay away from the bridesmaid.’ His friend didn’t listen
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for travel, with chaos caused by a global IT outage and then “coordinated sabotage” on French railways. So let’s lift the mood with some love stories, tales of Americans making fresh starts abroad, and essential etiquette tips for traveling.
AFP
Bangladesh says student leaders held for their own safety
Bangladesh said three student leaders had been taken into custody for their own safety after the government blamed their protests against civil service job quotas for days of deadly nationwide unrest.- 'Carried out raids' - The unrest began when police and pro-government student groups attacked street rallies organised by Students Against Discrimination that had remained largely peaceful before last week.
CNN
Israel warns it will ‘forcefully operate’ in part of Gaza’s Khan Younis, issues evacuation order
Israel’s military issued an evacuation order to residents in the southern part of Khan Younis, warning it would “forcefully operate” in the embattled Gazan town, according to a statement on Saturday morning.
Associated Press
Israel orders the evacuation of an area designated as a humanitarian zone in Gaza
Israel’s military ordered the evacuation Saturday of a crowded part of Gaza designated as a humanitarian zone, saying it is planning an operation against Hamas militants in Khan Younis, including parts of Muwasi, a makeshift tent camp where thousands are seeking refuge. The order comes in response to rocket fire that Israel says originates from the area.
NBC News
With nearly half-million acres scorched, wildfire emergencies declared in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for areas affected by two wildfires Friday night, saying they've destroyed homes and threatened infrastructure.
AFP
Philippine coast guard says oil leaking from sunken tanker
Some of the 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil inside a sunken Philippine tanker has started to leak into Manila Bay, the coast guard said Saturday, as they raced to avoid an environmental catastrophe.The coast guard has warned that if the entire cargo leaked it would be an "environmental catastrophe".
Politico
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
The agency's one-sentence statement was the most definitive law enforcement account of the injuries and followed earlier, ambiguous comments from Director Christopher Wray.
AFP
Japan's Sado mines added to World Heritage list
A network of mines on a Japanese island infamous for using conscripted wartime labour was added to UNESCO's World Heritage register Saturday after South Korea dropped earlier objections to its listing.Also added to the list on Saturday was the Beijing Central Axis, a collection of former imperial palaces and gardens in the Chinese capital.
Associated Press
Mexican kingpin's arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power
A new era is coming for Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel in the wake of the capture by U.S. authorities of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the last of the grand old Mexican drug traffickers. Experts believe his arrest will usher in a new wave of violence in Mexico even as Zambada could potentially provide loads of information for U.S. prosecutors. Zambada, who had eluded authorities for decades and had never set foot in prison, was known for being an astute operator, skilled at corrupting officials and having an ability to negotiate with everyone, including rivals.

WBD, Paramount reportedly halt merger talks: CNBC

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The best justice money can buy: Donald Trump pursues legal challenges others can't afford

Oldest zoo in the US finds new ways to flourish. See how it is making its mark.

‘A point of no return:’ Why Europe has become an epicenter for anti-tourism protests this summer

Japan's Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history

California’s Park Fire destroys buildings and forces thousands to flee as a fast-moving fire ravages Canadian tourist town

National Hurricane Center tracking 'area of disturbed weather' in the central Atlantic

Russia's Lavrov says US-South Korea nuclear guideline adds concern, media reports

Nigeria courts convict 125 Boko Haram Islamist insurgents in mass trial

Blinken hits out at China's 'unlawful actions' in South China Sea

Israel tells Gazans to temporarily vacate southern Khan Younis areas

Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California

The groom said, ‘Stay away from the bridesmaid.’ His friend didn’t listen

Bangladesh says student leaders held for their own safety

Israel warns it will ‘forcefully operate’ in part of Gaza’s Khan Younis, issues evacuation order

Israel orders the evacuation of an area designated as a humanitarian zone in Gaza

With nearly half-million acres scorched, wildfire emergencies declared in California

Philippine coast guard says oil leaking from sunken tanker

FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

Japan's Sado mines added to World Heritage list

Mexican kingpin's arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power