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Syria denies it is holding U.S. journalist Austin Tice, other Americans

By Albert Aji, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Syria has denied it is holding U.S. journalist Austin Tice or other Americans, a week after President Joe Biden accused the Syrian government of holding him.

News Wrap: DOJ opposes releasing affidavit supporting search of Trump's home

In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Trump called for the release of an affidavit supporting the search of his Florida estate, but the Justice Department said that would impair its investigation. Also, first lady Jill Biden tests positive for…

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Explosions hit Russian-annexed Crimea as Ukraine vows to retake territory

By Nick Schifrin

For the second time in a week there were mysterious explosions in Russian-occupied Crimea. A Russian ammunition depot blew up Tuesday in the peninsula's northeast, less than a week after explosions destroyed multiple Russian jets at the Saki Air Base.

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Safety of nuclear plant in Ukraine at risk amid ongoing fighting

By Nick Schifrin

Violence continues near Europe's largest power plant in Ukraine, the nuclear facility at Zaporizhzhia, as Russian and Ukrainian officials continue to trade accusations over who's to blame. Sola Talabi, an adjunct professor and nuclear engineer with nearly two decades in…

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Israel carried out Gaza strike that killed 5 children, report says

By Fares Akram, Sam McNeil, Associated Press

A Palestinian human rights group and an Israeli newspaper are reporting that an explosion in a cemetery that killed five Palestinian children during the latest Gaza flare-up was caused by an Israeli airstrike.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks on Iran nuclear talks

By Associated Press

Iran said Tuesday it submitted a “written response” to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran submits a 'written response' in nuclear deal talks, blames Washington for delay

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Iran's state-run IRNA news agency offered no details on the substance of its response, but suggested that Tehran still wouldn't take the European Union-mediated proposal, despite warnings there would be no more negotiations.

Far-right Italian leader Meloni gaining popularity ahead of election next month

By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press

With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding a wave of popularity that next month could see her become Italy's first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II.

Putin accuses U.S. of fueling conflicts in Ukraine, Taiwan to maintain global influence

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described Tuesday as Washington's alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony.

Kenyan opposition candidate Odinga says he'll challenge close election loss

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Kenyan opposition figure Raila Odinga says he'll challenge the results of the close presidential election with "all legal options" after Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner.