TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and Italy said Monday they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain, as Tokyo welcomed the European nation’s shift toward playing a greater role in the Indo-Pacific. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after meeting his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, welcomed Italy’s move to …

Dunia Ahmed disappeared over a year ago. But before she vanished, weird things were happening, including multiple attempts on her life. So, obviously, two self-proclaimed journalists start a podcast to monetize her tragedy. In her third novel, “Almost Surely Dead,” Amina Akhtar departs from trends and fashion to sink deep into a missing-person mystery with humorous cynicism and an increasingly …

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic anotó 29 puntos, Jamal Murray añadió 21 unidades y 10 asistencias y los Nuggets de Denver remontaron para vencer a los diezmados Trail Blazers de Portland 112-103 el domingo, su segunda victoria ante sus rivales divisionales en 48 horas. Los Nuggets nunca llegaron a estar abajo por más de una canasta en la victoria 120-108 …

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — On a golden day for China, reigning Olympic champion Quan Hongchan gave herself a huge boost of momentum heading into the Paris Games by winning the 10-meter platform at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday. The 16-year-old Chinese star edged teammate Chen Yuxi, totaling 436.25 points over five dives. Chen, the two-time reigning world champion, settled …

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. DePaul Blue Demons (3-19, 0-11 Big East) at St. John’s Red Storm (13-9, 5-6 Big East) New York; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Da’Sean Nelson and the …

The U.S. Biathlon board of directors has voted to hire an independent contractor to conduct an audit of “athlete wellness practices and team culture” following an Associated Press story that said a female team member had been sexually harassed and abused for years while racing on the elite World Cup circuit. The AP reported last month that a U.S. Center …

PARIS (AP) — France’s new foreign minister on Monday used his first visit to Israel to urge the government to allow an “ immediate cease-fire ” and a “massive influx” of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, who became France’s top diplomat last month, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem during his trip. Speaking later …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Kuany Kuany had 15 points in VCU’s 63-52 win against Richmond on Saturday night. Kuany added six rebounds for the Rams (14-8, 6-3 Atlantic …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Tyrel Bladen’s layup with two seconds left lifted Norfolk State to a 65-64 win over Delaware State on Saturday night. Jamarii Thomas scored 25 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. OREM, Utah (AP) — Rayshon Harrison’s 21 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Utah Valley 86-67 on Saturday night. Harrison was 7 of 14 shooting, including 3 for 5 …

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Simas Lukosius scored 16 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 21 seconds left, and Cincinnati beat 15th-ranked Texas Tech 75-72 on Saturday night, handing …