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University of North Carolina graduate student left building right after killing adviser, police say

University of North Carolina graduate student left building right after killing adviser, police say

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A University of North Carolina graduate student walked into a classroom building, shot his faculty adviser and quickly left, authorities said a day after the attack paralyzed campus as police searched for the gunman.
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Idalia strengthens over Gulf of Mexico and is now predicted to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane

Idalia strengthens over Gulf of Mexico and is now predicted to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane

CEDAR KEY, Fla.
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Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Oct. 14

Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Oct. 14

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians will vote on Oct. 14 on a proposed law to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the nation’s first referendum in a generation.
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Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

OTTAWA — Canada has updated its international travel advisories to warn members of the LGBTQ+ community that they may face discrimination if they travel to some places in the United States. The move comes after at least 18 U.S.
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday suspended his bid for the presidency , dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate.
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Guatemalan president calls for transition of power to anti-corruption crusader Arévalo

Guatemalan president calls for transition of power to anti-corruption crusader Arévalo

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei called Tuesday for a democratic transition of power to anti-corruption campaigner and president-elect Bernardo Arévalo and his Seed Movement party, which have faced waves legal attacks i
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Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is buried in private, ending his tumultuous journey

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is buried in private, ending his tumultuous journey

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — A private burial was held for Yevgeny Prigozhin , ending a tumultuous journey from St.
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Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani appeals court on Tuesday suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the hugely popular embattled former prime minister, his lawyers and court officials said.
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U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money

U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money

NEW YORK (AP) — After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S.
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Guatemala progressive's presidential victory certified, but his party is suspended from operating

Guatemala progressive's presidential victory certified, but his party is suspended from operating

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Monday declared progressive Bernardo Arévalo the winner of the country’s presidential election, shortly after another government body suspended his Seed Movement party.
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