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UN protests women's arrests in Afghanistan for alleged clothing violations

By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

The United Nations’ mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over arrests and detentions of women in western Afghanistan for allegedly not adhering to dress regulations.

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

By Associated Press

Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.

Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors

By Suman Naishadham, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Leo told Spanish bishops the entire church community should have an "ever more determined commitment to prevention and a culture of care.”…

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

By Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Israel and Iran traded fire Monday in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago.

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and triggers tsunami

By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press

Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide.

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, brings flooding threat

By Associated Press

On Monday, the storm was located southeast of Acapulco with winds of 40 miles per hour. It was moving northeast at 2 miles per hour.

European leaders stress 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian ballistic missiles

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia's powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday.

Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5

By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing a reservist and wounding five other people, according to Israeli police and the military.

Israel says Iran launched missiles in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire

By Kareem Chehayeb, Hassan Ammar, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Iran launched missiles at Israel in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war.

Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix, sets record as youngest winner in race history

By Associated Press

Antonelli was on course for victory with 10 laps remaining when the race was red-flagged after parts of the asphalt broke away and two cars crashed in quick succession.