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Guyanese President Irfaan Ali claims election victory
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali claims reelection
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali claims reelection

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali claimed reelection Wednesday to a second term, tasked with turning the South American nation's newfound oil riches into prosperity while navigating tensions with neighbor Venezuela.

September 04, 2025

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At least 15 dead after Lisbon funicular derails
At least 15 dead after Lisbon funicular derails

A famed Lisbon funicular derailed Wednesday and smashed into a building, killing at least 15 and injuring 18 in one of the Portuguese capital's most popular tourist spots.

September 04, 2025

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Historic Title Sponsorship of 2025 Pacific Coast Open at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Historic Title Sponsorship of 2025 Pacific Coast Open at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club

Global Sports Brand Marks Eighth Year Partnering with the Iconic West Coast Polo Club

September 04, 2025

Judge overturns Trump funding cuts to Harvard
Judge overturns Trump funding cuts to Harvard

A US judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to overturn deep funding cuts to Harvard University that froze more than $2 billion over allegations of antisemitism and bias at the Ivy League institution.

September 03, 2025

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Record French fines for Google and Shein over cookies
Record French fines for Google and Shein over cookies

France's data protection authority on Wednesday issued record fines against search giant Google and fast-fashion platform Shein for failing to respect the law on internet cookies.

September 03, 2025

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Trump offers more US troops to Poland's nationalist president
Trump offers more US troops to Poland's nationalist president

US President Donald Trump offered Friday to send more troops to Poland as he welcomed the country's new nationalist president Karol Nawrocki to the White House with a military flyover.

September 03, 2025