May 27 Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan By Associated Press If the agreement is implemented, the plant would become the first in Central Asia, further increasing Russia's influence in the region. Continue reading
May 27 France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New Caledonia By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press Macron's office said the move is meant to allow political dialogue following the unrest that left seven people dead and a trail of destruction. Continue reading
May 27 Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver as their presidential candidate, spurning both Trump and Kennedy By Associated Press Third parties have rarely been competitive in U.S. presidential elections and the Libertarian candidate four years ago won 1 percent of the vote. Continue reading
May 27 Ukraine gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs By Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defense missiles to help fight the about 3,000 bombs that he says Russia launches every month at Ukraine. Continue reading
May 27 World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic readiness after bold treaty project stalls By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insists it's not a "failure" and the World Health Assembly this week can still plot the way forward. Continue reading
May 27 Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake' after Rafah strike kills at least 45 Palestinians By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The mistake only added to the surging international criticism Israel has faced over its war with Hamas. Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded… Continue reading
May 27 Iran increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The report also says that Tehran has not reconsidered reversing its September 2023 decision to bar IAEA's nuclear inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program and adds that it is essential for Iran "to do so."… Continue reading
May 27 WATCH: In Memorial Day address, Biden says each generation has to 'earn' freedom By Zeke Miller, Associated Press “Freedom has never been guaranteed,” Biden said under gray skies in the memorial amphitheater. Continue reading
May 26 Here's what every key witness said at Trump's hush money criminal trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press After 22 witnesses, including an adult film actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York. The trial now shifts to closing arguments, scheduled for Tuesday. Here’s a look at key trial witnesses… Continue reading
May 26 Trump met with repeated boos and jeers during Libertarian convention speech By Will Weissert, Associated Press Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention on Saturday night, with many in the crowd shouting insults and decrying him for things like his COVID-19 policies, running up towering federal deficits and lying about his political… Continue reading