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Still smiling at 117, Albanian may be world’s oldest woman

KUCOVA, Albania – At 117, Qamile Marra is not particularly concerned with proving she may be the world’s oldest woman — or even persuading Albanian pension officials that she is not dead. For a woman born under Ottoman rule, who turned 36 a fortnight before the end of World War II and outlived Albania’s communist dictatorship,

Yemen claims over 700 Houthis killed after 1,250 strikes rained within 24 hours

Yemen armed forces reported conducting 1,250 targeting operations against Houthis in one day. These strikes coincided with Houthi attacks on Aden’s presidential palace, resulting in casualties. Houthi spokesperson denied claims of missile strikes towards Medina, asserting their innocence. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted several missiles aimed at its territories amid ongoing tensions. Overall, hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have intensified over recent months.

Indiana teen brothers, 15 and 14, rescue grandmother and two children from pond; toddler revived

During a tense moment in Carmel, Indiana, two brothers displayed extraordinary bravery by rescuing a grandmother and her grandchildren from a pond. Their ordeal began when a pushchair slipped into the water, triggering panic. The older brother dove in, employing life-saving measures that successfully revived a two-year-old boy who had momentarily lost consciousness. The brothers will receive community recognition for their courageous actions at the next city council meeting.

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad

Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

US midterms: Postal Service announces special measures to ensure mail-in ballots reach voters on time

From Tehran's pupils to missile makers: Why Houthis are a bigger threat now

Green Card lottery latest update: US judge orders Trump administration to reopen 2027 Diversity Visa lottery; registration to begin November 1

Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

28-foot statue of biblical pharaoh who enslaved Israelis discovered by Egyptian farmer

A farmer in Behbeit El Hagar, Egypt stumbled upon a remarkable royal statue of Ramses II while tilling his land. In a swift response, local antiquities officials began an excavation to retrieve the statue along with other artifacts. They uncovered a substantial head of Ramses II and several smaller statues embellished with inscriptions. This discovery is expected to deepen our knowledge of ancient Egypt's cultural and political legacy.

150-million-year-old bird had tiny wings and dinosaur-like teeth

‘False accusations’: Maduro, wife rejects fresh torture allegations in New York court

US midterms: Trump warns voters Democrats will 'destroy' America, backs Andy Biggs in Arizona governor race