Feb 27 What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers who face trafficking charges By Freida Frisaro, Curt Anderson, Associated Press A travel ban was lifted on influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate. The dual U.S.-British citizens are charged with human trafficking in Romania, along with two Romanian women. Continue reading
Feb 27 Fragile ceasefire deal in jeopardy as Israeli official says army won’t withdraw from strategic Gaza corridor By Mohammad Jahjouh, Wafaa Shurafa, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press An Israeli official says the military will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip… Continue reading
Feb 27 At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders’ rally, rebels say By Janvier Barhahiga, Associated Press At least 11 people have been killed and scores injured in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu where explosions struck a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group that took control of the city earlier this month. Continue reading
Feb 27 European Union pushes back hard against Trump claims that 27-nation bloc was out to get United States By Raf Casert, Associated Press The European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it. Continue reading
Feb 27 Imprisoned Kurdish leader urges his PKK militant group to disarm to make peace with Turkey By Robert Badendieck, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on his militant group to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a bid to end a four-decade long conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Continue reading
Feb 27 USAID workers clear out belongings after mournful final visit to agency under federal guard By Gary Fields, Eileen Knickmeyer, Associated Press U.S. Agency for International Development workers who've been given 15 minutes to clear out their workspaces as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency have begun arriving at their Washington headquarters. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump administration to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada beginning March 4, will also double 10 percent tariffs on China By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10 percent universal tariff charged on imports from China… Continue reading
Feb 26 Starmer brings UK defense spending pledge to Washington to help sway Trump on Ukraine By Jill Lawless, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer flew to Washington on Wednesday after announcing a big increase in the British defense budget, an investment that he hopes will help persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain support for Ukraine as Washington pushes to end the war. Continue reading
Feb 26 An unknown illness has killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo. Here’s what we do know By Chinedu Asadu, Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press The outbreaks in two distant villages in Congo's Equateur province began on Jan. 21 and include 419 cases and 53 deaths. Continue reading
Feb 26 Trump announces Zelenskyy visit to sign deal on Ukraine’s minerals By Aamer Madhani, Hanna Arhirova, Justin Spike, Associated Press President Donald Trump said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday. Continue reading