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Putin says Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Russia’s eastern offensive

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Russian forces are still scrambling to respond to the surprise Ukrainian attack after almost a week of fierce fighting, but Putin insisted Moscow's army will prevail.

Star-studded closing ceremony brings 2024 Paris Olympics to end with a flourish

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Paris closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium on Sunday, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.

News Wrap: Trump campaign claims it was hacked by ‘foreign sources hostile to the U.S.’

In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump campaign pointed toward Iran after claiming it was hacked, Israeli military searches for gunmen behind a shooting in the occupied West Bank, families identify loved ones from the Brazil plane crash, rescue teams…

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U.S. women’s basketball team holds off France to win eighth straight Olympic gold medal

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived a last-second shot by former UConn standout Gabby Williams that was just inside the 3-point line to hold off France for a 67-66 win.

USOPC plans to appeal court ruling that strips Jordan Chiles of bronze gymnastics medal

By Will Graves, Associated Press

The Court of Arbitration for Sport voided an on-floor appeal by Jordan Chiles' coach that vaulted her to third, saying the appeal came 4 seconds beyond the 1-minute time limit for scoring inquiries.

Landfill collapse in Uganda’s capital after heavy rain leaves at least 18 people dead

By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press

The Kiteezi landfill is on a steep slope in an impoverished part of the city. Women and children who scavenge plastic waste for income frequently gather there, and some homes have been built close to the landfill.

Rescuers retrieve remains of all passengers in Brazil plane crash as families gather in Sao Paulo

By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, David Koenig, Associated Press

Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state as families started gathering in the metropolis to identify and bury their loved ones.

Team USA defeats France to win fifth straight gold medal in men’s basketball

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

The U.S. is atop the international men's basketball world once again, after Stephen Curry scored 24 points and led the way to a 98-87 win over France in the final at the Paris Games on Saturday night.

News Wrap: Israel hits Gaza school with deadly strike amid stalled cease-fire talks

In our news wrap Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 80 people at a school in Gaza, a newly released recording of a 911 call during the Uvalde school shooting reveals the gunman’s uncle tried to intervene, the U.S.

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U.S. women’s soccer team wins its fifth Olympic gold medal with 1-0 victory over Brazil

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

The Americans, who hadn't won gold since the 2012 London Olympics, closed out an undefeated run to the title in their first international campaign under new coach Emma Hayes.