Jun 06 Dutch exit poll suggests tight race between far right and center left in EU election By Mike Corder, Raf Cassert, Associated Press In a possible harbinger of strong electoral gains for the hard right in the 27-nation bloc, the exit poll Thursday indicated that Wilders' Party for Freedom had made the biggest gains by winning seven seats, up from just one in… Continue reading
Jun 06 What to know about Russia's growing influence in Africa By Mark Banchereau, Jessica Donati, Associated Press Russia has emerged as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States. Continue reading
Jun 06 After protesters allege free speech violations, Secret Service says security plans for Republican convention not final By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The Secret Service says security plans for the RNC are still being determined after protesters said the restrictions will violate free speech. Continue reading
Jun 06 Widow of Beau Biden takes the stand in Hunter Biden's gun trial, talks about tossing a revolver in the trash By Michael Kunzelman, Randall Chase, Colleen Long, Mike Catalini, Associated Press In testimony on Thursday, Hallie Biden described putting the gun into a leather pouch, stuffing it into a shopping bag and tossing it in a trash can outside a market near her home. Continue reading
Jun 06 Early controversies over election certification in battleground states raise concerns about presidential race By Nicholas Riccardi, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Controversies over certification of election results are beginning to re-emerge as the nation heads closer to the fall presidential contest. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump ally Steve Bannon must report to prison by July 1 to begin contempt sentence, judge says By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols in Washington on Thursday granted prosecutors' request to make Bannon begin serving his prison term after a three-judge panel of a federal appeals court last month upheld his contempt of Congress conviction. Continue reading
Jun 06 Spain asks to join South Africa's case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spain is the first European country to take the step after South Africa filed its case with the International Court of Justice late last year. It alleged that Israel was breaching the genocide convention in its military assault that has… Continue reading
Jun 06 Jurors in Hunter Biden trial hear more from gun store clerk who sold weapon at center of case By Michael Kunzelman, Randall Chase, Colleen Long, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Gordon Cleveland testified Wednesday he watched as President Joe Biden's son checked off "no" to the question of whether he was "an unlawful user of or addicted to" marijuana, stimulants, narcotics or any other controlled substance. Continue reading
Jun 06 Israeli strike kills at least 33 people at a Gaza school the military claims was being used by Hamas By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The strike early Thursday came after the military announced a new ground and air assault in several refugee camps in central Gaza, pursuing Hamas militants it says have regrouped there. Continue reading
Jun 06 At D-Day 80th anniversary, Biden pledges not to walk away from defending Ukraine By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden, who is 81 years old, was born 2 1/2 years before D-Day. He said the largest amphibious assault in history was a reminder of the power of alliances. Biden also called for solidarity with Ukraine, where the fight against… Continue reading