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Couples in northeastern coastal communities had to reconsider outdoor ceremonies scheduled for the weekend, with some postponing, moving or canceling their weddings as a nor’easter disrupted plans.
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President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable. He did not say whether the United States would resume military strikes after the midterm elections.
A roughly 700-pound California sea lion was discovered dead on a beach beside the Duwamish River in West Seattle this month. Authorities had not identified a motive for the shooting.
Chinese experts say a new agreement involving the United States, Denmark and Greenland could limit Beijing’s opportunities in the Arctic, especially in Greenland, while encouraging closer Chinese ties with Russia. They warn it may also deepen security-focused competition across the region.
At a White House tea marking the end of Xi Jinping’s state visit, Donald Trump praised the speed of the Chinese leader’s aircraft. Xi attributed the shorter journey to the route it took.
The leaders’ meeting produced limited near-term trade steps but established a new channel on artificial intelligence, as analysts said further high-level talks could help steady relations between the two powers.
The 19-year-old centre helped China defeat Chinese Taipei 77-64 in the women’s third-place game in Nagoya. Her coach said the 2.2-metre player could become “invincible” as her profile grows after impressing Caitlin Clark at the Women’s World Cup.
Three selectors nominate Circuit Champion for Race 11, while Thunder Prince and Bright Mortar are also flagged as runners with conditions in their favour. Packing Fighter is named for Race 9, though no supporting analysis is provided.
A suicide bombing in Dera Ismail Khan killed at least 11 people and wounded about 30. The Pakistani Taliban claimed the attack; local officials said most victims were security personnel and passers-by.
Brazil’s social development minister says the Shanghai-based New Development Bank could help establish a fund by year-end to secure affordable loans for low-income families in Africa and Latin America, marking its first financial commitment to Brazil’s anti-hunger alliance.
Experts say Xi Jinping may approach the November APEC forum in Shenzhen with added confidence, citing a new US-China framework, warmer recent exchanges and China’s control as host over the summit agenda.
The first US-born pope celebrated a Mass at Place de la Concorde during a four-day visit to France, the first official papal trip to the country in nearly two decades.