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Saboteurs paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics. The French national rail company SNCF says high-speed lines have been hit by several “malicious acts” that have heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ceremony.

Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with stunning $81 million haul over 24 hours

For Biden, a decision to step aside would raise another question. As President Biden grapples with the possibility of dropping his bid for re-election, another question looms: Would he endorse his own vice president?

People around the world celebrate France’s rejection of the far right. From celebrities to world leaders, many are rejoicing that voters in France prevented extremists from taking power.

America celebrates Independence Day 2024

Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks

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France’s Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons

WEST POINT, N.Y. President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of the U.S. Military Academy that their class is being called upon to tackle threats across the globe and preserve the country’s ideals at home “like none before.”

The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The border city is a critical entry point for humanitarian aid and is filled with displaced Palestinians, many in densely packed tent camps.

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu again vows to invade Rafah ‘With or without’ cease-fire deal. “The idea that we will halt the war before achieving all of its goals is out of the question,” the Israeli premier told relatives of hostages on Tuesday.

Solar eclipse is today. The total eclipse will begin in Mexico at about 11:07 a.m. PDT, Monday before crossing into Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT. It will end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT. The partial eclipse will last for awhile longer. Even if you’re not in the path of totality and won’t see the full eclipse, you may still see a percentage of it.

Timothée Chalamet is newest actor to break box-office record set by John Travolta nearly 50 years ago
Travolta took to social media to congratulate ‘Dune: Part 2’ star on his feat

St. Patrick’s Day. If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.
When it’s St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans, get ready to catch a cabbage

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