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A pro-coup rally was held in Niger’s capital Niamey on the day the deadline passed for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president. (Aug. 7)

The Philippine military has condemned a Chinese coast guard ship’s use of a water cannon on a Filipino supply boat. (Aug. 7)

High temperatures have sparked wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Around 7,000 hectares have been charred in the worst hit region of Castelo Branco in Portugal, prompting a major firefighting effort. (Aug. 7)

A boater, 25, missing since Thursday evening was located off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida, Saturday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard announced.

Simone Biles soared in her return to competition following a two-year layoff. The gymnastics star easily won the U.S. Classic, posting a score of 59.100, a full five points ahead of Leanne Wong. Up next: the U.S. Championships in San Jose. (Aug. 6) (AP…

Several people were taken into custody Saturday night after a fight broke out at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park in Alabama, authorities said.

Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Pope Francis wraps up his Portugal visit; Train derailment in Pakistan sustains heavy casualties; Saturday night shooting in DC leaves three dead; U.S. knocked out of Women’s World Cup after loss against Swed…

Eleven military vessels from China and Russia found operating near the Aleutian Islands earlier this week were met by four U.S. Navy destroyers.

Police are searching for teacher Mariame Toure Sylla, who was reported missing on July 29 in Greenbelt, Maryland, after going on a walk.

Police have arrested two people in connection with the disappearance of Morgan Bauer, 19, a woman reported missing in 2016 after moving to Atlanta.