Jul 14 German customs officers find 1,500 tarantulas hidden in spongecake boxes By Associated Press Roughly 1,500 young tarantulas were found inside plastic containers that had been hidden in chocolate spongecake boxes. Continue reading
Jul 14 President of Cameroon seeks 8th term at age of 92 By Wilson McMakin, Nalova Akua, Associated Press Cameroon's 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, announces he will seek an eighth term in October's elections. Continue reading
Jul 14 Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary leave space station after private mission By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The International Space Station's first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary are headed back to Earth. Continue reading
Jul 14 Trial begins for Berlin doctor accused of murdering 15 patients By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press A German doctor has gone on trial in Berlin, accused of murdering 15 patients who were under palliative care. Continue reading
Jul 14 Four people killed in small plane crash at London airport By Associated Press Essex Police said that work is continuing to formally identify the victims of Sunday's crash, none of whom are British. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if they don’t end Ukraine war within 50 days By Chris Megerian, Illia Novikov, Associated Press President Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days. Continue reading
Jul 14 Police detain 8 people after anti-migrant clashes in Spanish town By Associated Press At least eight people have been detained following violent clashes in the southeastern Spanish town of Torre-Pacheco. The unrest on Saturday night erupted after far-right groups sought retribution on the area's large migrant population following an assault on an elderly… Continue reading
Jul 14 India looks to limit temperature settings on air conditioners to save electricity By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Continue reading
Jul 14 Trump envoy meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Trump last week said he would make a “major statement” on Russia on Monday. He was due to meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington. Rutte also planned to hold talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of… Continue reading
Jul 14 Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria By Omar Sanadiki, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias. Continue reading