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Russian-occupied areas face growing Ukrainian resistance

By Yuras Karmanau, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

The spreading resistance has eroded Kremlin control of those areas and threatened its plans to hold referendums in various cities as a move toward annexation by Russia.

Kenyan turnout key in close presidential election

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, who has stressed his journey from a humble childhood to appeal to struggling Kenyans long accustomed…

Issey Miyake, famed Japanese fashion designer of bold and down-to-earth clothing, dies at 84

By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press

Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as Apple CEO Steve Jobs' black turtlenecks, has died.

Palestinian officials say Israeli troops kill 3, wound 40 in West Bank raid

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in a shootout in the occupied West Bank, during an arrest operation in the city of Nablus.

Taiwan warns China military drills show ambitions to control western Pacific

By Johnson Lai, Associated Press

The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade.

News Wrap: U.S. to send another $1 billion in aid to Ukraine

In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. is sending $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as Ukrainians warn the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in jeopardy, a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza is holding after Israel killed 44 Palestinians, China…

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Kenyans prepare to vote for a president after divisive race

By Neha Wadekar, Jack Hewson

Kenyans will go to the polls on Tuesday to select a new president. In a nation with a history of contested and violent elections, this is the first time a member of the politically dominant Kikuyu tribe is not running.

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One year after Afghanistan, U.S. spy agencies pivot to China

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

One year after ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden and top national security officials speak less about counterterrorism and more about the political, economic and military threats posed by China as well as Russia.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is "equal partner" with African countries

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems.