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Whether you call it “soccer” or “football,” the beautiful game is enjoyed by fans around the world. And every four years, it is celebrated in a monthlong spectacle: the World Cup. This time around, proceedings will start on Nov. 20

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An earthquake shook Indonesia’s main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 46 people, damaging dozens of buildings and sending residents into the capital’s streets for safety. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.6 quake

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees. As recently as early November, for

New Zealand lawmakers will vote on whether to lower the national voting age to 16 after the country’s Supreme Court ruled that not allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote amounted to age discrimination. (Image credit: Andrew Warner/AP)

Right-wing libertarians and socially conservative MAGA Republicans disagree about many things, but one thing they do have in common is an affection for cryptocurrencies. It isn’t hard to find people on the right who are unapologetically bullish on cryptocurrencies. But

Iran’s national football team prepares to face England in their opening World Cup match later – but do so as protests over the death of Mahsa Amini continue in cities across the country.

After a tumultuous two years in the spotlight, Georgia elections officials say a smooth 2022 has them hopeful for more “boring” elections. (Image credit: Ben Gray/AP)

Taxpayers footed the bill for care that should have cost far less, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. The U.S. government may charge insurers $650 million as a result. (Image credit: Eric Harkleroad/KHN /Getty Images/ Unsplash/

Individual facilities, which are often private and for-profit, have the authority to limit visits over COVID concerns. But immigrant advocates question whether the decisions are made in good faith. (Image credit: Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images)

The deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub left many people wondering whether the gunman was motivated by hate. Here’s what investigators are looking for to make that determination. (Image credit: Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images)