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Iran hosts Saudi Arabia and regional powers as fears grow of return to war

Iran hosts Saudi Arabia and regional powers as fears grow of return to war

Mostafa Salem, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 2:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi Arabia and its allies dispatched top security officials to Iran for talks on Monday amid fears of a fresh US-Israeli offensive that could plunge the Middle East into further instability.
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Peltola asks judge to toss lawsuit over certification

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Peltola asks judge to toss lawsuit over certification

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mary Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in a pivotal Alaska race that could determine control of the chamber, asked a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking to block state certification if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.
Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then came the students

Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then came the students

Jovana Gec, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Serbia's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday the conceded defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party to a grassroots movement of university students.
UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine

UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine

Ivana Kottasová, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure – including vital energy systems – in Ukraine, an independent UN investigations panel said on Monday.
Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control

Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As prosecutors from across the country gather in Salt Lake City, officials are sharing how artificial intelligence is changing criminal investigations — and why they say safeguards are essential.
Ireland changed its approach to business to keep its children home

Ireland changed its approach to business to keep its children home

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the members of a Utah trade mission make their way across Ireland, their Irish hosts have lined up to welcome them with their lovely, lilting accents and friendly, open way.
Poll data reveals widening divide over Israel that could reshape Senate control

Poll data reveals widening divide over Israel that could reshape Senate control

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S.-Israel relationship became a top issue in some party primaries earlier this year. Now it could decide Senate control as Michigan voters face a stark choice.
Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election results to be 'annulled' after loss to Lula

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election results to be 'annulled' after loss to Lula

ElÉonore Hughes, Mauricio Savarese and Anna-catherine Brigida, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in Latin America.
Utah business, government leaders deepen connections in Ireland

Utah business, government leaders deepen connections in Ireland

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday amid a trade mission organized by World Trade Center Utah.
Trump announces Audi will build $4B factory in Georgia

Trump announces Audi will build $4B factory in Georgia

Bo Erickson and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Audi plans to build a $4 billion assembly plant in Georgia ​that will produce 200,000 SUVs annually.
Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden

Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden

Yasmine Ghania, Eman Abouhassira, Ahmed Tolba and Enas Alashery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis said they launched attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday, and the Saudi-led coalition fighting the group ​said it downed two missiles.
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored

Susie Blann and Elise Morton, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said on Saturday that his company SpaceX had throttled the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, disrupting operations the country relies on to defend itself against Russia.
Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says

Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday that he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060.
More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt

More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt

VideoThomas Adamson, John Leicester and Tom Nouvian, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with police making nearly 1,000 arrests as people rallied across France over school funding and soaring living costs.
US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State Department is reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies in the Middle East after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the region.
In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled

In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled

Bo Erickson, Maria Alejandra Cardona and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign ​rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a potent voting bloc, to address his concerns about Cuba once the Iran war is settled.
What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meet incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell, who will face off on Nov. 3 for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.
Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026

Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and KSL will be tracking the votes.
Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helicopters will apply herbicide and seed areas near Bear Lake later this month as Idaho officials work to control invasive grasses, restore habitat and reduce wildfire risk.