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How to talk to your kids about climate change

By Nsikan Akpan

Some kids are scared about global warming. A psychologist, a pediatrician and a school counselor give advice on how to talk about kids' climate anxiety.

Ukraine can’t be ‘ordered’ to investigate Biden, Zelenskiy says

By Angela Charlton, Dmytro Vlasov, Associated Press

"We cannot be ordered to do anything. We are an independent country," Ukraine President President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told reporters Monday…

U.S. sanctions Russian’s yacht and planes for election meddling

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

U.S. and many foreign ports would face penalties for transactions involving the vessel or aircraft, according to a U.S. Treasury Department.

Haiti braces for new protests demanding President Moise resign

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Opposition protesters are expected to block streets and attempt to paralyze Haiti's economy as they press for President Jovenel Moïse to give up power.

China’s president renews commitment not to interfere in Hong Kong

By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

President Xi Jinping promised to let Hong Kong to manage its own affairs amid continuing anti-government protests.

Turkey vows to keep investigating journalist Khashoggi’s killing

By Associated Press

In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Turkey's president blamed the murder on a "shadow state within the kingdom's government — not the Saudi state or people."…

China is producing billionaires faster than any other nation

By Katrina Yu

Communist China's planned economy once prevented its citizens from becoming wealthy. But China now produces billionaires faster than any country in the world, even as President Xi Jinping has cracked down on ostentatious displays of wealth. Special correspondent Katrina Yu…

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Yemen rebels claim capture of Saudi troops in ‘major attack’

By Ahmed Al-Haj, Associated Press

Yemen's rebels Sunday claimed they launched a major attack on the border of Saudi Arabia, releasing video purporting to show captive Saudi soldiers and equipment.

U.K.’s Johnson denies any wrongdoing in ties with U.S. tech exec

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied wrongdoing Sunday over his links to an American businesswoman who allegedly received money and favorable treatment because of their friendship during his time as mayor of London.

Ex-chancellor Kurz leads in Austria snap poll; Greens surge

By Philipp Jenne, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Austria’s conservative ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz looked set for a major election victory Sunday in a snap poll called after his coalition government with the far-right Freedom Party collapsed in May.