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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill while tensions are high with US 01/31/2026 01:18pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, again has become a focus of tensions as Iran prepares to launch a military drill that could see fire into a lane crucial for global shipping. Iran has warned ships that it will conduct a live fire drill Danish veterans protest outside US Embassy over Trump administration's Greenland plans 01/31/2026 01:08pm • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Hundreds of Danish veterans — many of whom fought alongside U.S. troops — and thousands of supporters staged a silent protest Saturday outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in response to the Trump administration's threats to take over Greenland and Trump's belittli Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold 01/31/2026 12:42pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova on Saturday, officials said, amid a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine battles one of its bleakest winters in years. Ukraine†Ishan Kishan hundred helps India wrap up T20 series against New Zealand 4-1 01/31/2026 12:33pm • THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan crashed 103 runs off 43 balls as India beat New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth Twenty20 on Saturday. Kishan hit 10 sixes and six boundaries in India's mammoth 271-5, India's fifth highest T20 total against a full member. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav added Kalshi Promo Code WTOP: Get $10 Bonus for NBA + UFC 325 Predictions 01/31/2026 12:29pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Start making predictions on the NBA, UFC 325, NHL, college basketball, NFL or any other sport with Kalshi promo code WTOP. 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Australia fielded a stronger side after losing the opener of the three-match series by 19 runs but was bowled out for 108 in Giants co-owner Tisch says he never went to Epstein's island and regrets associating with him 01/31/2026 12:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he knew Jeffrey Epstein but denied going to his island after his name was mentioned more than 400 times in files released Friday by the U.S. Justice Department. “We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George 25 games for violating league's drug policy 01/31/2026 11:50am • NEW YORK (AP) — NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George 25 games for violating league's drug policy. Coast Guard suspends search for survivors on a fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts 01/31/2026 11:41am • GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Coast Guard suspends search for survivors on a fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts. Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch 01/31/2026 11:40am • VATICAN CITY (AP) — Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit his second homeland on Saturday, as 2026 is shaping up to be an important year for the pontiff's travel with big trips under study for Africa and South America. In recent days, the president of Equatoria