Jul 05 NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance. Continue reading
Jul 05 Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as a new Ebola treatment trial begins By Prosper Heri Ngorora, Mark Banchereau, Associated Press At the Ebola treatment center inside Bunia's Evangelical Medical Center, in eastern Congo's Ituri province, the launch of the research was marked by urgency rather than ceremony. Continue reading
Jul 05 Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The funeral was in part a show of unity and defiance as Iran demands a measure of control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy that it shut down during the war. Continue reading
Jul 05 Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, to remain indoors and shut their windows and doors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant that was engulfed by a wildfire. Continue reading
Jul 04 Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity By Nicole Winfield, Andrea Rosa, Associated Press In a letter sent to Americans on the July 4 anniversary, Leo insisted that protecting the unborn and all human life also means “welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants, whose hopes, sacrifices and contribution have formed part of the history of… Continue reading
Jul 04 Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash By David Keyton, Pietro De Cristofaro, Ebrahim Noroozi, Associated Press Alternative for Germany, or AfD, sought to show unity as it voted to extend the terms of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, who have headed it for four years as co-leaders and ran unopposed Saturday. Continue reading
Jul 04 Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list. Continue reading
Jul 04 Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Mourners wept at the sight of Khamenei's coffin alongside those of his family members also killed in the airstrike, with some chanting: “Our word is one! Revenge! Revenge!”… Continue reading
Jul 03 America's global legacy at 250 By William Brangham As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch America's global legacy at 250 By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael… Continue reading