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UK police force examines claims ex-Prince Andrew sent sensitive trade reports to Epstein

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Police launched the inquiry after news organizations reported on emails that suggest the then-prince sent Epstein reports from a 2010 tour of Southeast Asia he took as Britain's envoy for international trade.

Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai's sentence raises international outcry as China defends it

By Associated Press

Lai was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles.

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's spotlight

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Bad Bunny has used his platform to applaud immigrants, sing about Puerto Rico's identity and turmoil and denounce U.S. immigration policies.

Head of Scotland's Labour Party calls on Starmer to resign

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Scotland's Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar is the most senior party figure to call for Starmer to quit, piling more pressure on the prime minister over his decision to appoint Mandelson to the high-profile diplomatic post.

Flash floods caused by storm Marta in northern Morocco kills at least 4 people

By Associated Press

Flash floods caused by storm Marta in northern Morocco killed at least four people as the country struggled with days of heavy rain and water releases from overfilled dams.

Rescue teams search for survivors in northern Lebanon building collapse that killed at least 9

By Associated Press

At least nine people were killed and six rescued from the rubble of a multistory apartment building that collapsed Sunday in the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon, state media reported.

Venezuela frees several prominent opposition members

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Venezuela’s government on Sunday released from prison several prominent opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions.

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority in a key parliamentary election

By Mari Yamaguchi, Foster Klug, Associated Press

The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday.

Iran sentences Nobel laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison after she began a hunger strike, supporters said Sunday.