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British PM Andy Burnham brings good vibes to his party's annual conference, but tough choices are coming

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The governing Labour Party opened its annual conference beside the River Mersey in Liverpool on Sunday, with Burnham pledging to turn the page on a decade of economic and political turmoil.

UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Speakers this week touched on homeland sayings, ancient texts, figures of moral authority and more — even a bit of Talking Heads (not TV pundits — the 1980s new wave band).

Swiss reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum backed by right-wing populist party

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Final results from the Swiss government showed 70% of voters, and a majority in all 26 of the country's regions, rejected the plan.

Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

On the third day of his visit to France, Leo again waded into the end-of-life debate unfolding in his native U.S. and countries around the world.

Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis

By Alicia León, Renata Brito, Associated Press

Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal from the apartment in the upscale Retiro neighborhood where she had lived for more than seven decades.

5 men arrested near UK air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Fairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iran under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who voiced opposition to the war after it was launched by the U.S. and Israel on Feb.

Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward the country

By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Lavrov was dismissive after the German and Russian foreign ministers met Saturday on the sidelines of the meeting, holding what’s believed to be the first such tête-à-tête since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Bodies of 6 people, including 4 Americans, recovered from collapsed building in Athens

By Associated Press

The blast on Friday was believed to have been caused by a major gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said. Neighboring buildings were damaged and evacuated.

China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks

By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

The summit produced no major breakthroughs, but analysts said the steps toward greater cooperation were important because they established working groups that could help prevent disputes from escalating.

Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square

By Nicole Winfield, Samuel Petrequin, Sylvie Corbet, John Leicester, Associated Press

The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe.