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Sri Lanka heads for an unprecedented three-way presidential vote today. Analysts say a Maoist candidate may win amid a popular desire for change after a former president's ouster.

This summer has seen a sharp increase in the number of Russian oil tankers shuttling crude to ports in China via Polar waters. Climate change means there's less ice for the vessels to navigate.

Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth has died at the age of 56. The cause of death was acute liver failure, according to the band's manager.

France's education minister has banned the wearing of the popular long robe known as the abaya in schools. He says it is a symbol of Islam.

Instacart is going public with actual profit to show for itself. But a lot of it has to do with the company's growing foray into digital advertising, not the basics of its operations.

Poland's foreign ministry is in the midst of a visa-for-money scandal. The deputy foreign minister has resigned and seven other officials have been indicted.

Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.

The race is on to find a new speaker of the House. So far, there are two candidates: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio.

In Sunday's presidential election, far-right libertarian candidate Javier Milei will face off next month in a runoff against Economy Minister Sergio Massa.

House Republicans have nominated Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise as House speaker, but he still doesn't have enough votes to be elected.