Politics

French President Macron arrives in New Caledonia amid unrest, calls for independence

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

The president binned his previously announced schedule to make the journey of some 16,000 kilometers (10,000 miles) himself, stung into action by the most severe violence to hit New Caledonia since the 1980s.

Feds face trial over abuse of incarcerated women at a now-shuttered California prison

By Associated Press

In the first public hearing since FCI Dublin closed last month, the judge on Wednesday also ordered a special master she appointed in March to continue to handle the cases of some 600 women transferred out of the prison.

WATCH: Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Haley shuttered her own bid for the GOP nomination two months ago but did not immediately endorse Trump. Both candidates were sharply critical of each other during the primary.

Hunter Biden's tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June

By Stefanie Dazio, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

President Joe Biden's son is still scheduled to stand trial beginning June 3 on federal gun charges in a Delaware case. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to both indictments, which his lawyers claim are politically motivated.

From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing hunger

By Gerald Imray, Associated Press

The UN's World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, and called on donors for much-needed help.

Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Estonia is seeing a rise in instances of sabotage, electronic warfare and spying. Kallas says not all nations see the attacks as interconnected, despite NATO's assertion that Russia is intensifying its campaign against the alliance from the Baltics to Britain.

Republican National Committee's headquarters evacuated after receiving vials of blood addressed to Trump

By Lisa Mascaro, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Hazardous-materials teams were called in after the vials were discovered, according to the U.S. Capitol Police, who said they would continue to investigate. It was unclear if anyone came into contact with the blood and to whom it belonged.

British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face an uphill battle

By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press

The party has struggled to overcome a series of crises, including an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders in the past two years.

How 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 fueled a global dispute over Israel-Hamas war

By Tia Goldenberg, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

The United Nations and other organizations have presented credible evidence that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel. But some accounts from that day proved untrue.

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response

By Acacia Coronado, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

The families of 19 of the victims in the Uvalde elementary school shooting in Texas have announced a lawsuit against nearly 100 state police officers who were part of the botched law enforcement response.