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Bolivia’s economic turmoil fuels distrust in government and its claim of a failed coup

By Megan Janetsky, Paola Flores, Associated Press

Bolivians have been hit hard by economic turmoil in the small South American nation fueled by a longtime hyper-dependence on, and now shortage of, U.S. dollars.

Ultra-Orthodox men clash with Israeli police in protest against court order to enlist in military

By Ohad Zwigenberg, Associated Press

Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men have clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service.

North Korean officials wear Kim Jong Un pins for first time as nation boosts personality cult

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

For the first time, North Korean officials have been seen wearing lapel pins with the image of leader Kim Jong Un.

European Union says Meta breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option for Facebook and Instagram

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

European Union regulators accused Meta of breaching a digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.

Israel orders mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis

By Mohammad Jahjouh, Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Monday’s order is a sign that Israeli troops could soon return to the southern city, the second-largest in Gaza.

France’s far-right leads after the 1st round of snap elections. How do runoffs work, and what’s next?

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

If the National Rally or another political force than his centrist alliance gets a majority, President Emmanuel Macron will be forced to appoint a prime minister belonging to that new majority.

Hurricane Beryl arrives in southeastern Caribbean as powerful Category 4 storm

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Hurricane warnings are in effect for Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of people hunkered down in homes and shelters.

Israel releases the director of Gaza’s main hospital, who alleges abuse while in custody

By Mohammad Jahjouh, Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Mohammed Abu Selmia and other health officials have repeatedly denied Israeli accusations that he played a role in Hamas' alleged use of Shifa Hospital.

France’s far right takes the lead in 1st round of snap elections. Here’s what comes next

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Projections by polling agencies suggest the far-right National Rally stands a good chance of winning a majority in the lower house of parliament for the first time, but the outcome remains uncertain amid the complex voting system.

Bolivian president faces more accusations of staging ‘self-coup,’ including from rival Evo Morales

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

On Sunday, Bolivia's former President Evo Morales joined others who contend President Luis Arce himself orchestrated last week's incident in an attempt to win the sympathy of Bolivians at a time when his popularity is extremely low.