Kingston, Jamaica (AP) — Curaçao becomes smallest nation by population to qualify for soccer's World Cup.
Los Angeles, United States (AP) — LeBron James available for his Lakers season debut after sitting out with injury, starting his record 23rd NBA season.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump designates Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally as US administration aims to elevate military relationship.
Washington, United States (AP) — Senate agrees to pass bill to force release of Epstein files, sending Trump legislation he initially opposed.
New Orleans, United States (AP) — Homeland Security to deploy 250 agents for expansive immigration crackdown in Louisiana in coming weeks, AP sources say.
Washington, United States (AP) — Republican Leader Thune says Senate will try to pass Epstein bill quickly and send it to Trump.
Sidon, Lebanon (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon kills 11 people, Lebanese health ministry says.
Washington, United States (AP) — House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill once opposed by Trump to the Senate.
El Paso, United States (AP) — Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional maps that would boost the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections.
San Francisco, United States (AP) — Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case that would have forced it to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump dismisses criticism of Saudi Crown Prince over 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says 'things happen'.
White Plains, United States (AP) — Judge formally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, with Sacklers paying up to $7B and some funds going to victims.
Warsaw, Poland (AP) — 2 Ukrainian citizens working for Russia suspected of railway line blast in Poland, says Tusk.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel's rescue service says 1 Israeli was killed in an attack at a West Bank checkpoint.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel rescue service says 3 Israelis have been wounded in an attack at a West Bank checkpoint.
Warsaw, Poland (AP) — Polish government spokesman says evidence suggests Russian secret services involved in blowing up railway line.
Atlanta, United States (AP) — Home Depot posts a mixed third quarter with fewer violent storms reaching shore and more cautious consumers.
Kebbi, Nigeria (AP) — One of 25 girls abducted from a school in Nigeria has escaped captivity and returned home, official says.
Madrid, Spain (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn injured from the Davis Cup Finals.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — FlyDubai announces an order for 150 Airbus A321 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show.