Politics

French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right, triggered by abortion restrictions in U.S. and some European countries

By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press

The measure to enshrine a woman's right to an abortion in the French constitution was promised by President Emmanuel Macron following a rollback of abortion rights in in the United States.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations

By Llazar Semini, Susie Blann, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that increasing the supply of armaments, and especially ammunition, is paramount for Ukraine just over two years since Russia's full-scale invasion.

How bump stocks ended up before the U.S. Supreme Court

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

The U.S. government initially concluded that the devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire faster didn't violate a federal ban on machine guns. That changed after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people in Las Vegas in 2017.

Hundreds of flights canceled as Argentina's air travel workers go on 24-hour strike

By Associated Press

The strike comes as inflation in Argentina skyrockets, largely as a result of a series of shock measures announced by the government of Javier Milei aimed at tackling the country’s severe economic crisis.

Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

More than 150 in vitro fertilization patients have gathered at the Alabama Statehouse to urge lawmakers to find some way to restore IVF services in the state. Those gathered at the Statehouse Wednesday included patients and doctors alike.

'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

While Biden won the state with more than 618,000 votes, more than 100,000 Michigan Democratic primary voters cast ballots for "uncommitted" in the race, enough to pick up the pair of delegates.

Trump lawyers say he's prepared to post $100 million bond while appealing staggering civil fraud penalty

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Trump's lawyers said in a court filing Wednesday that he is planning to post a $100 million appeal bond rather than a bond covering the full amount, which would automatically pause enforcement.

Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy. Parliament elections could see a low turnout

By Associated Press

Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not be who gets elected but how many people actually turn out to vote.

WATCH: McConnell to step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

By Michael Tackett, Associated Press

His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan's brand of traditional conservatism and strong international alliances, to the fiery, often isolationist populism of Trump.

Federal court rules Indiana ban on gender-affirming care for minors can take effect

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

The ruling marks the latest decision in a legal challenge the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed against the ban, enacted last spring amid a national push by GOP-led legislatures to curb LGBTQ+ rights.