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Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign elections
Read full article: Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign electionsThe State Department is pulling back from commenting on or criticizing elections overseas unless there's a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest in doing so.
US says it destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid but it won't affect future distribution
Read full article: US says it destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid but it won't affect future distributionThe State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired.
Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why Wednesday's earthquake was notable
Read full article: Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why Wednesday's earthquake was notableWednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years.
5 US immigrants deported to Eswatini in Africa are being held in solitary confinement
Read full article: 5 US immigrants deported to Eswatini in Africa are being held in solitary confinementFive immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s secretive third-country program are in prison, where they will be held in solitary confinement for an undetermined time.
Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in crash in Italy
Read full article: Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in crash in ItalyExtreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound more than a decade ago, died in a crash Thursday along the eastern coast of Italy.
Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces
Read full article: Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forcesClashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of both local and international players, harking back to the dynamics of the country’s nearly 14-year civil war.
Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Read full article: Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICEU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will gain access to personally identifiable information for all of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees.
The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid
Read full article: The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aidThe House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in already appropriated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefire
Read full article: Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefireSyrian government forces have started withdrawing from the southern province of Sweida following days of vicious clashes with militias from the Druze minority.
Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says Zelenskyy
Read full article: Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says ZelenskyyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's new government plans to boost domestic arms production to meet half its military’s needs within six months.
Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis
Read full article: Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope FrancisAn Israeli shell slammed into the compound of the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, including the parish priest, according to church officials.
Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation
Read full article: Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nationFresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals.
Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as state visit in China nears end
Read full article: Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as state visit in China nears endAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has toured a panda breeding facility in the final stages of an extended state visit that has cast China as a fellow champion of a global fair trade system under threat from the United States.
A fire at a shopping center in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people
Read full article: A fire at a shopping center in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 peopleIraqi officials say a fire engulfed a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing more than 60 people in eastern Wasit province.
12-year-old Yu Zidi of China takes stunning times to the world swimming championships
Read full article: 12-year-old Yu Zidi of China takes stunning times to the world swimming championshipsYu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and has qualified for the world swimming championships in Singapore.
UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany as Europe bolsters security
Read full article: UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany as Europe bolsters securityU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a treaty that pledges to tighten defense ties.
Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangs
Read full article: Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangsThousands have been forced to forgo an annual pilgrimage to a revered waterfall in central Haiti, now in territory held by gangs, where they would splash among sacred waters and rub their bodies with aromatic leaves.
Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
Read full article: Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charityPrince Harry has followed in his late mother’s footsteps by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old war zones.
Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace efforts
Read full article: Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace effortsPresident Donald Trump has hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House.
Daunted by geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plans
Read full article: Daunted by geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record-low new investment plansAmerican companies in China are reporting record-low investment plans and declining confidence in profits this year.
What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where the US sent 5 deportees
Read full article: What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where the US sent 5 deporteesThe United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power.
PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts
Read full article: PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cutsThe program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of over 25 million people around the world with HIV.
Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de FranceA man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.
Another key ally quits Netanyahu's governing coalition in a major blow to Israel's leader
Read full article: Another key ally quits Netanyahu's governing coalition in a major blow to Israel's leaderA key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament.
Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina, leaving at least 4 dead
Read full article: Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina, leaving at least 4 deadBangladeshi security forces have clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least four dead and scores of people injured.
The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI directorThe Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.
Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations
Read full article: Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violationsAn $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders begins, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm.
USA Bobsled and Skeleton signs endorsement deal with Honda through 2030 Olympics
Read full article: USA Bobsled and Skeleton signs endorsement deal with Honda through 2030 OlympicsUSA Bobsled and Skeleton has entered into a multi-year endorsement deal with American Honda, one that will give the sliding sports federation financial and technical support going into both next winter’s Milan-Cortina Olympics and the 2030 Games in the French Alps.
How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to Britain
Read full article: How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to BritainThe current and previous British governments are facing criticism over a secret program that resettled thousands of Afghans in the U.K. after the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cave
Read full article: Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cavePolice in India’s southern Karnataka state say they have found a Russian woman and her two young daughters living in isolation in a remote forest cave.
At least 15 injured in Russian attack targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine
Read full article: At least 15 injured in Russian attack targeting energy infrastructure in UkraineRussia has launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure.
Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire
Read full article: Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefireSyrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its airstrikes after intervening.
Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa
Read full article: Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spaA volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini
Read full article: US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to the African kingdom of EswatiniThe United States says it has sent five immigrants to the small African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program.
Chinese court sentences a Japanese man to more than 3 years in prison on espionage charges
Read full article: Chinese court sentences a Japanese man to more than 3 years in prison on espionage chargesA Japanese man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in China on espionage charges.
Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it
Read full article: Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do itPresident Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip after saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve.
In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
Read full article: In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes othersIn Uganda, politics often intertwines with spiritual beliefs, as many politicians secretly consult traditional healers or witch doctors for perceived advantages.
Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely
Read full article: Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikelyPresident Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive.
UN council authorizes continuing vigilance of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Red Sea shipping
Read full article: UN council authorizes continuing vigilance of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Red Sea shippingThe U.N. Security Council has authorized continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks.
France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a deal
Read full article: France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a dealThe United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal.
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
Read full article: Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the CaribbeanPresident Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
Cuban minister resigns after backlash for saying there are no beggars in Cuba
Read full article: Cuban minister resigns after backlash for saying there are no beggars in CubaCuba’s Labor Minister Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera has resigned after controversial comments she made about poverty in the island nation.
Immigration agency flexes authority to sharply expand detention without bond hearing
Read full article: Immigration agency flexes authority to sharply expand detention without bond hearingU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to detain far more people than before, tapping a legal authority to jail anyone who entered the country illegally.
Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says
Read full article: Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey saysGlobal views of China and its leader Xi Jinping have improved, while opinions of the U.S. and Donald Trump have declined.
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
Read full article: Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel RussiaPresident Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
Prince Harry is in Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearing, repeating Diana's 1997 trip
Read full article: Prince Harry is in Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearing, repeating Diana's 1997 tripPrince Harry is visiting the African nation of Angola with a land mine clearing charity, repeating a famous trip his mother made in 1997.
UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop 'genocide' in Gaza
Read full article: UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop 'genocide' in GazaThe United Nations’ special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank has called for global action to stop what she describes as “genocide” in Gaza.
France's prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
Read full article: France's prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economyFrance’s prime minister has proposed cutting two public holidays to save money in next year’s budget.
As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial ousting
Read full article: As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial oustingMike Waltz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.
Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the US
Read full article: Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the USA federal judge has barred the Trump administration from using its ban on travelers from some countries to keep 80 already-vetted refugees from entering the United States.
UN finds rising child malnutrition in Gaza, where officials say Israeli strikes kill 93 people
Read full article: UN finds rising child malnutrition in Gaza, where officials say Israeli strikes kill 93 peopleThe U.N. reports that child malnutrition in Gaza has doubled since Israel restricted food entry in March.
The Latest: Trump promotes tech and energy investments in Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes tech and energy investments in PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump and Sen. David McCormick of Pennsylvania have jointly announced tens of billions of dollars of energy and technology investments in the state of Pennsylvania.
Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro echoes Trump by describing his coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt'
Read full article: Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro echoes Trump by describing his coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt'Brazil’s chief prosecutor has called for a guilty verdict in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of leading a coup plot that sought to overturn the 2022 election result.
Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
Read full article: Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to PompeiiAn mosaic panel on travertine slabs depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era has been returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.
The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience
Read full article: The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audienceNorthern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain.
World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car
Read full article: World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a carFauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being hit by a car in India.
Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leak
Read full article: Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leakThousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their identities raised fears that the Taliban could target them.
Ukrainians welcome US aid but see Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Putin as too long
Read full article: Ukrainians welcome US aid but see Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Putin as too longUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, particularly Patriot air defense missile systems.
UK Treasury chief will slash financial services red tape to boost investment
Read full article: UK Treasury chief will slash financial services red tape to boost investmentU.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has announced plans to cut regulations for banks and finance firms to boost the economy.
Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
Read full article: Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and HungaryThe first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary are back on Earth.
Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violence
Read full article: Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violenceSyria's defense minister has announced a ceasefire just hours after government forces entered a key city in the volatile Sweida province.
EU ministers request more detail and action from Israel on aid deal for Gaza
Read full article: EU ministers request more detail and action from Israel on aid deal for GazaThe European Union is seeking updates and more action from Israel on implementing a new deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and Gaza
Read full article: Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and GazaAn Israeli ultra-Orthodox party has announced plans to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government.
Tesla debuts in India, but its cars likely cost too much for most Indians
Read full article: Tesla debuts in India, but its cars likely cost too much for most IndiansTesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market.
Australian Prime Minister complains to President Xi about Chinese live-fire exercises
Read full article: Australian Prime Minister complains to President Xi about Chinese live-fire exercisesAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he raised concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping about a Chinese naval live-fire exercise near Australia.
Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year
Read full article: Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last yearBangladesh was at the precipice of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising.
They cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree. Now they face over 4 years in prison
Read full article: They cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree. Now they face over 4 years in prisonTwo men who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree have been sentenced to over four years in prison.
Mike Waltz pledges to make UN 'great again' at Senate confirmation hearing
Read full article: Mike Waltz pledges to make UN 'great again' at Senate confirmation hearingMike Waltz told lawmakers Tuesday at his confirmation hearing to be U_S_ ambassador to the United Nations that he plans to make the world body “great again.”.
Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to China
Read full article: Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to ChinaNvidia's CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used for artificial intelligence to China.
Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with China
Read full article: Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with ChinaSenate Democrats say President Donald Trump's policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China.
Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of Destiny
Read full article: Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of DestinyA man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny.
Here's what triggered the latest deadly violence in Syria, and why it matters
Read full article: Here's what triggered the latest deadly violence in Syria, and why it mattersClashes between Syrian government forces and Druze armed groups have escalated, drawing Israeli intervention and raising fears of a breakdown in the country’s fragile postwar order.
4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport, police say
Read full article: 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport, police sayPolice say all four people aboard a a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport are dead.