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Lettermen co-founder Tony Butala dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio The Lettermen, whose lush vocal harmonies made them one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1960s, died Sunday. He was 87.
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Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Threat After GOP Midterm Losses
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under intense pressure following Republican defeats in the midterm elections, with White House insiders suggesting he could be a scapegoat for the party's losses. While President Trump publicly defends him, Democrats in the newly empowered Congress have signaled they will pursue impeachment proceedings.
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Tuchel targets World Cup glory as England manager
Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.
Amazon bets on nuclear power to fuel AI ambitions
Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to meet the high electric power demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence using atomic energy.
Zelensky plan will be 'on table' at NATO talks this week: Rutte
NATO defence ministers will be discussing the "victory plan" outlined by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during two-day talks starting Thursday in Brussels, the alliance's chief Mark Rutte said.
Harris steps into lion's den with Fox interview
Kamala Harris takes her media blitz into opposition territory Wednesday with an interview on Fox News, as Donald Trump seeks to use the same network to connect with female voters wary of his record.
Macron riles Netanyahu with jab on Israel's creation
French President Emmanuel Macron has further strained tense relations with Israel with a comment referring o the creation of the Israeli state, a verbal jab that was rapidly denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as distorting history.
Britain bounce back in America's Cup as New Zealand suffer
Ineos Britannia struck back against America's Cup defenders Emirates Team New Zealand with two impressive race wins on Wednesday to keep their hopes of glory alive.
Turkey shuts down radio station in Armenia genocide row
After more than 30 years on air, Istanbul's Acik radio fell silent Wednesday after the station was shut down by Turkish authorities, six months after a guest spoke on air about the "Armenian genocide".
Global stock markets diverge as tech fears linger
Wall Street shares steadied Wednesday after a tech selloff the previous day over concerns about the red-hot semiconductor industry.
Tuchel targets trophies as England manager
Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.
War piles pressure on roads, services in crisis-hit Beirut
The potholed streets of the Lebanese capital, sometimes plunged into darkness at night due to regular state power outages, were already busy before the displacement crisis sparked by the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Israeli booths, equipment barred from defence show in France
Israeli delegations taking part in the major Euronaval defence show in France next month will not be permitted to set up any stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said on Wednesday.
Tuchel hopes to deliver 'missing trophies' to England
Thomas Tuchel said the offer to become England manager came at the right time as he aims to end the Three Lions' wait to win a major tournament for the first time since 1966.
England 239-6 in second Test after Sajid strikes for Pakistan
Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries including centurion Ben Duckett to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday.
Britain off the mark in America's Cup as New Zealand suffer
Ineos Britannia scored their first America's Cup race win on Wednesday in their fifth outing as defenders Emirates Team New Zealand endured a disastrous start.
Lufthansa fined 'record' $4 mn for barring Jewish passengers
US authorities have hit Lufthansa with a record $4 million penalty after finding the airline discriminated against more than 100 Jewish travelers by blocking them from boarding a flight in 2022, officials said Tuesday.
First migrants arrive in Albania under contested Italy deal
A ship carrying migrants intercepted in Italian waters docked Wednesday in Albania, nearly a year after Rome and Tirana reached a controversial deal to process asylum seekers trying to reach Europe.
Zelensky rules out ceding Ukrainian land in Victory Plan, urges NATO invite
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday unveiled his long-awaited Victory Plan to end Russia's invasion, rejecting any territorial concessions and urging ramped-up Western backing, including an invitation to join NATO.
Global stock markets fall as tech fears weigh
Major Asian and European stock markets mostly fell Wednesday after concerns about the red-hot semiconductor industry fuelled a tech sell-off.
Musk's X escapes tough EU competition rules
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's X platform will not face the EU's stringent competition rules aimed at keeping digital markets open, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Thomas Tuchel: Abrasive but effective
Named England coach on Wednesday, German Thomas Tuchel will return to the country where he achieved his greatest triumph.
Root could break 16,000-run barrier, says England great Cook
Alastair Cook says "generational talent" Joe Root could become the first batter to reach 16,000 Test runs as the retired England captain was named in the ICC's Hall of Fame.
Indian airplane forced to divert after latest bomb hoax
An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted on Wednesday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.
Tuchel 'has to' win World Cup for England, says Shearer
Thomas Tuchel must win the 2026 World Cup to justify his appointment as England's new manager, according to the Three Lions' former captain Alan Shearer.
Duckett half-century as England make brisk reply to Pakistan's 366
Ben Duckett made a brisk half-century as England reached 88-1 at tea on day two of the second Test in Multan on Wednesday in reply to Pakistan's 366.
Tuchel appointed England manager from January 2025
Thomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the Football Association turning to the German to try to land their first major trophy since 1966.
Israel strikes Hezbollah strongholds after rejecting Lebanon ceasefire
Israel conducted strikes on Wednesday targeting Hezbollah's main bastion and a city in southern Lebanon where it holds sway, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire.
India issues flood warnings as rain pounds south
Intense rain lashed southern India on Wednesday, with weather officials issuing a red alert warning of flash floods and landslides.
Saudi crown prince in Brussels for first EU-Gulf summit
Gulf leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gather with EU heads of state and government in Brussels Wednesday for a summit aimed at averting a "general conflagration" in the Middle East.
Thomas Tuchel appointed England manager: Football Association
Thomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the German set to start in the role from January 1, 2025.
'Age of Electricity' coming as fossil fuels set to peak: IEA
More than half of the world's electricity will be generated by low-emission sources before 2030 but the deployment of clean energy is "far from uniform" across the globe, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
Markets struggle after Wall Street losses as tech fears weigh
Markets mostly fell on Wednesday after a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by worries about the sustainability of the AI rally, while oil prices clawed back some of the previous two days' hefty losses.
Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom, says study
Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said Wednesday.