May 07 France's Macron inaugurated for second five-year term By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Macron vowed to “take action relentlessly with a goal, which is to be a more independent nation, to live better and to build our own French and European responses to the century's challenges.”… Continue reading
May 07 In Romania, Jill Biden hears 'heartbreaking' stories of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war By Darlene Superville, Associated Press At a Romanian public school hosting refugee students, Biden saw firsthand the relief efforts to assist some of the 900,000 Ukrainians who have fled to Romania since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Continue reading
May 07 Afghanistan's Taliban order head-to-toe covering of women By Associated Press The decree, which calls for women to only show their eyes and recommends they wear the head-to-toe burqa, evoked similar restrictions on women during the Taliban's previous rule between 1996 and 2001. Continue reading
May 07 Sinn Fein hails 'new era' with historic victory in Northern Ireland election By Associated Press Saturday's results bring Sinn Fein's ultimate goal of a united Ireland a step closer, although Sinn Fein kept unification out of the spotlight this year during a campaign dominated by the skyrocketing cost of living. Continue reading
May 06 Powerful blast at Havana hotel kills at least 22 By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Dr. Julio Guerra Izquierdo, chief of hospital services at the Ministry of Health, told reporters that at least 74 people had been injured. Among them were 14 children. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 3:24 News Wrap: April jobs report shows hiring still strong despite inflation In our news wrap Friday, April's jobs report shows the U.S. gained 428,000 net jobs despite inflation, supply shortages and rising interest rates. Also, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will be allowed to seek reelection, the Irish nationalist party Sinn… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 7:55 Ukrainians begin to rebuild parts of their battered country as Russia focuses on the east By Nick Schifrin As first lady Jill Biden began a tour in eastern Europe, Ukrainian forces have gone on the offensive in northeastern Ukraine. Yet one of the deadliest sieges during the battle for Kyiv in April was in Chernihiv, outside the capital. Continue watching
May 06 Israeli minister approves 4,000 settler homes in occupied West Bank By Areej Hazboun, Associated Press Israel's interior minister says plans will be advanced for the construction of 4,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank. Continue reading
May 06 Swiss police investigate after discovery of 1,100 pounds of cocaine amid Nespresso coffee bean bags By Associated Press Swiss police say an investigation is underway after workers at a Nespresso warehouse in western Switzerland came upon 500 kilograms (over 1,100 pounds) of cocaine, with a street value of $50 million, as they unloaded coffee beans that had arrived… Continue reading
May 06 Jill Biden to travel to Eastern Europe for Mother's Day meeting with Ukrainian refugees By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis. The White House says she'll spend Mother's Day meeting with displaced families in a small Slovakian village on the border with… Continue reading