May 26 Watch 4:39 News Wrap: Russia bombards eastern Ukraine, seeks concessions on land In our news wrap Thursday, Russia insisted that Ukraine accept its demands on land as Russian fire pounded eastern Ukraine, the Biden administration called for a bloc of nations confronting Russian aggression to join in challenging China, China’s top diplomat… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:56 North Korea scrambles to contain coronavirus outbreak while trying to flex its power By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda China and Russia on Thursday blocked a U.S. attempt in the United Nations Security Council to punish North Korea for testing missiles that are banned by previous resolutions by the council. North Korea’s tests this week of ballistic missiles, including… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 7:28 First Black winner of Pritzker Architecture Prize discusses his community-focused designs By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The biggest international prize in architecture will be awarded Friday in London to an architect known for his work on buildings that address social needs, particularly in African countries. This year’s prize also made history, as Francis Kéré became the… Continue watching
May 26 Climate activists in Davos say major issues ignored By Peter Prengaman, Associated Press While climate change was the focus of many discussions, activists say that important things like helping people who are impacted by climate change, largely didn't happen. Continue reading
May 26 Canadian gymnast tells of sexual, emotional abuse by Olympic coach By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The letter by Abby Pearson Spadafora revealed the latest in a long series of allegations of sexual, emotional and physical abuse by coaches Dave and Elizabeth Brubaker, who have been banned by Gymnastics Canada. Continue reading
May 26 British prosecutors said they authorized police to charge actor Kevin Spacey with 4 counts of sexual assault By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The alleged incidents took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008, and one in western England in April 2013. The alleged victims are now in their 30s and 40s. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 4:59 News Wrap: FDA acknowledges missteps in baby formula shortage News Wrap: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf acknowledged failings by his agency in the baby formula shortage, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would not trade land for peace with Russia, the U.S. and allies South Korea… Continue watching
May 25 Russia says it will pay foreign debt in rubles after ban from U.S. banks By Associated Press Russia says it will pay dollar-denominated foreign debt in rubles, a move that is likely to be seen by foreign investors as a default. Continue reading
May 25 Turkey demands ‘concrete steps’ to allow Finland, Sweden NATO membership By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press A senior Turkish official says Turkey will not agree to Sweden and Finland joining NATO without "concrete steps in a certain timeframe" to address Ankara's concerns. Continue reading
May 25 Palestinian teen shot dead in Israeli raid on West Bank By Associated Press Health authorities says a 16-year-old Palestinian died after being wounded during clashes with Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Continue reading