Jul 12 Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort to bring fresh momentum to his administration. Continue reading
Jul 12 U.S. launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates By Jon Gambrell, Will Weissert, Associated Press Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency cited the governor of Qeshm island near the strait as saying projectiles had been fired at military targets, with no casualties. Continue reading
Jul 11 Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A representative for Khanna, a California Democrat who is an outspoken progressive, said the confrontation occurred Wednesday in the middle of a three-day tour of the West Bank. Continue reading
Jul 11 Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated By Associated Press Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon to impact China in just over a week’s time. Continue reading
Jul 11 UK police make new arrest over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Devon and Cornwall Police said the suspect was arrested more than 200 miles from the southwest England village where Widdecombe was found dead. Continue reading
Jul 11 Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump overnight made threats on social media of further missile attacks against Iran, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader’s killing. Continue reading
Jul 11 U.S. citizen working for humanitarian organization in Congo tests positive for Ebola By Jean-Yves Kamale, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press The CDC said it was working with the person’s employer, U.S. agencies, the public health authorities and Congolese partners to prevent further transmission and identify close contacts. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he’s still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with… Continue reading
Jul 10 European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy By Nick Schifrin At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he’s still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with… Continue reading
Jul 10 Man partly sucked out of broken window on flight from Greece was pulled back by passengers By Costas Kantouris, Associated Press The incident happened on a morning flight from the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to Memmingen, near Munich, which was operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air. Continue reading