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Flash flooding and landslides kill at least 34 in Indian-controlled Kashmir

By Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

Officials say intense rains have left at least 34 people dead after lashing parts of Pakistan and India and triggering flash floods and landslides in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Overripe tomatoes fill the air and streets in Spain's 'Tomatina' food fight

By Alicia León, Associated Press

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill have spent a wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other.

Jewels and antiques worth $30M seized in raid at Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar

By Associated Press

Police in Istanbul have seized jewels and antiques worth an estimated $30 million from businesses in the city’s historic Grand Bazaar during an investigation into smuggled diamonds.

Israeli strikes on Gaza 'beyond the principle of proportionality,' says Italy's Meloni

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza as disproportionate, saying there have been “too many innocent victims.”…

Trump administration to host Israeli officials for talks on post-war Gaza

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press

The talks come amid mounting outrage over this week’s double Israeli strike on a southern Gaza hospital that killed journalists, emergency responders and others.

Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

History's first American pope also called for the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas in southern Israel, and for both sides and international players to end the war.

Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Victor Trehubov, spokesman for local ground forces, told The Associated Press that some Russian troops have entered two villages in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, a major Ukrainian industrial center next to the Donetsk region where fierce fighting has been taking…

Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland

By Associated Press

Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday that at least three Americans have been involved in these operations. They allegedly compiled lists of U.S.-friendly Greenlanders and tried to influence local politics.

Here's a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

Critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuse him of prolonging the war for political reasons. Netanyahu blames Hamas and says criticism of Israel's wartime conduct is only making the militant group more intransigent.

IAEA chief gets special police protection over threats as deadline approaches over Iran sanctions

By Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

The IAEA's confirmation Wednesday comes after threats from Iran amid tensions over its nuclear program. The IAEA declines to say what exactly prompted Rafael Grossi to receive protection from an elite police unit.