Aug 07 Watch 6:52 How Ukraine is achieving success using U.S. weapons in Russian-occupied region of Crimea By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Ethan Dodd Russia says it's fighting raids by Ukrainian forces for a second day in the Kursk region. It appears to be one of the largest incursions into Russian territory in the war. The Ukrainian government has not claimed responsibility or acknowledged… Continue watching
Aug 07 UK police bracing for more far-right violence met by peaceful anti-racism protestors instead By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize Wednesday as peaceful anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force. Continue reading
Aug 07 How Russian disinformation campaigns have sought to undermine the Paris Olympics By David Klepper, Associated Press Moscow is making its presence felt during the Paris Games, with groups linked to Russia’s government using online disinformation and state propaganda to spread incendiary claims and attack the host country. Continue reading
Aug 07 Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after arrest of 2 suspected of plotting attack By Associated Press Authorities say two suspected extremists have been arrested in Austria, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as upcoming Taylor Swift concerts. Continue reading
Aug 07 Israel’s Olympic team says some athletes have received threats in Paris By Jeffrey Schaeffer, Kwiyeon Ha, Associated Press Israel's Olympic team said athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris. It comes amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza. Continue reading
Aug 07 Thai court dissolves party that won election, accuses it of threatening nation’s monarchy By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections in 2023, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family. Continue reading
Aug 07 The Great Barrier Reef waters were the warmest in 400 years over the past decade, Australian study finds By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The scientists warned that the reef likely won't survive if planetary warming isn't stopped. Continue reading
Aug 07 Bangladesh’s prime minister quit and fled the country after weeks of protests. What’s next? By Julhas Alam, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs eventually turned into an uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country by helicopter. Here’s what we know. Continue reading
Aug 07 Open water swimmers jump in the Seine River amid safety concerns By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Despite massive efforts to clear the Seine, water quality has been a constant concern throughout the Games. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 6:13 News Wrap: Nobel laureate Yunus selected to lead Bangladesh’s interim government In our news wrap Tuesday, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to lead Bangladesh's interim government until new elections can take place, an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank killed 10 Palestinians, stocks recovered some ground after… Continue watching