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The Latest: Iranians try to flee the capital after Trump says they should evacuate 'immediately'

The Latest: Iranians try to flee the capital after Trump says they should evacuate 'immediately'

Residents of Iran's capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed Tuesday — the fifth day of the intensifying conflict started by Israel — hours after U.S.
A tiny church in Denmark celebrates community and coziness within 12 walls - one for each apostle

A tiny church in Denmark celebrates community and coziness within 12 walls - one for each apostle

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The latest addition to the Copenhagen skyline is a tall, 12-sided wooden building proudly bearing the sign “Denmark’s First Tiny Church .
Foreign governments seek emergency exits for nationals stranded in Iran and Israel

Foreign governments seek emergency exits for nationals stranded in Iran and Israel

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Iran-Israel conflict has shuttered airspace across the Middle East as the two bitter enemies launch attacks and reprisals at one another. The worsening security situation has seen foreigners scramble to evacuate.
War-weary Syrians and Lebanese watch from the sidelines as missiles fly in Israel-Iran conflict

War-weary Syrians and Lebanese watch from the sidelines as missiles fly in Israel-Iran conflict

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — In a park overlooking Damascus, 25-year-old Khaldoun Hallak has spent the past few evenings with his friends, drinking yerba mate, snacking on nuts, smoking hookah pipes and watching the sky for missiles streaking overhead .
Israeli strikes damage Iran's underground nuclear site, agency says as Trump warns Tehran

Israeli strikes damage Iran's underground nuclear site, agency says as Trump warns Tehran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel pounded Iran for a fifth day in an air campaign against its longstanding foe’s military and nuclear program, as U.S.
Pope Leo resumes papal tradition and escapes Rome's summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo resumes papal tradition and escapes Rome's summer heat to the nearby Castel Gandolfo

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will resume the papal tradition of taking a summer break outside Rome, the Vatican announced on Tuesday.
The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'

The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'

U.S. President Donald Trump urged all of Iran's capital to evacuate “immediately,” saying in a social media post that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
Israel orders 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate while Trump issues ominous warning

Israel orders 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate while Trump issues ominous warning

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the middle of Iran's capital as Israel’s air campaign on Tehran appeared to broaden on the fourth day of an intensifying conflict.
34 killed in deadliest day of shootings near Gaza's new food distribution centers, authorities say

34 killed in deadliest day of shootings near Gaza's new food distribution centers, authorities say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops opened fire Monday as crowds tried to reach Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution centers in Gaza , witnesses said.
New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

TRENTON, N.J.