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Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado reappeared in Venezuela Sunday for the first time since December, returning from exile at a time when doubts about the country's democratic future — and the role of the U.S. — are growing.

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Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach

CAIRO (AP) — Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as Israeli and U.S. leaders sharpen their threats ahead of elections in both countries in the coming days, and as Iran’s leaders remain defiant despite mounting pressure.

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UK police says letter with claims against Meghan's father was not shared with other law enforcement

LONDON (AP) — British police confirmed Saturday that they passed a letter about alleged offending by the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to her in 2019, but said it did not share details with other law enforcement agencies.

October 24, 2026 11:51 am MST MST

Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death

The chief executive of Six Flags says the company will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month. The company's rides with similar restraints will also get the safety upgrade.

October 24, 2026 11:38 am MST MST

Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their lives

JERUSALEM (AP) — A survivor of a deadly attack on a church in Jordan described people crawling for their lives and watching the gunmen return to fire more bullets into the dying — as well as at the church facade. The death toll rose to nine on Saturday, a day after the attack, with nearly 40 others wounded.

October 24, 2026 1:33 pm MST MST

Iran remains open to talks with US under Pakistan-brokered deal, envoy says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran remains open to talks with the U.S. under a Pakistan-brokered interim deal reached in June to end the conflict, Tehran’s ambassador to Islamabad said Saturday, accusing Washington of undermining diplomacy and prolonging the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

October 24, 2026 1:33 pm MST MST

Infantino says he's supported by 'vast, vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections

FIFA’s embattled president Gianni Infantino said he has the backing of the “vast, vast majority” of soccer, despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

October 24, 2026 6:19 am MST MST

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Elon Musk said on Saturday that his company SpaceX had throttled the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, disrupting operations that the country relies on to defend itself against Russia.

October 24, 2026 3:06 pm MST MST

Sister of American Stephen Hubbard says he's in disbelief following release by Russia

DENVER (AP) — The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the American freed Wednesday after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, said she spoke with her brother by phone and described him as being in disbelief.

October 21, 2026 4:31 pm MST MST

US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is ordering some diplomats and the families of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia following a series of deadly attacks in the country by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and rising fears of an escalation in hostilities.

October 21, 2026 2:41 pm MST MST