Jun 14 Watch 6:31 Why Mexico City is having trouble getting water to its 22 million residents By Julia Galiano-Rios, Sam Lane North America’s largest city is facing a water crisis. The Mexico City area is home to some 22 million people and solutions to keep water accessible have been elusive. As special correspondent Julia Galiano-Rios reports, there are several factors complicating… Continue watching
Jun 14 Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Seine River less than 2 months before Paris Olympics By Tom Nouvian, Associated Press Contamination levels in the first eight days of June, after persistent heavy rain in Paris, showed bacteria such as E. coli and enterococci beyond limits judged safe for athletes. Continue reading
Jun 14 On 2nd day of summit in Italy, G7 leaders focus on migration, AI and economic security By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday, the second and final day of their summit in Italy. The G7 leaders stressed their determination to meet… Continue reading
Jun 14 Kate, Princess of Wales, will make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis By Associated Press “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate said in a statement released Friday, adding that she faces “a few more months” of treatment. Continue reading
Jun 14 In conflict with Yemen’s Houthi rebels, U.S. Navy faces most intense combat since World War II By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The fight against the near-daily attacks by the Houthis has been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war raging in Gaza. Continue reading
Jun 14 South African President Ramaphosa reelected after his party makes last-minute coalition deal with rival By Gerald Imray, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Ramaphosa won convincingly in a Parliament vote against a surprise candidate who was also nominated Julius Malema, the leader of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters. Ramaphosa got 283 votes to Malema's 44 in the 400-member house. Continue reading
Jun 14 Putin offers cease-fire if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv calls proposal ‘absurd’ By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Putin's remarks came as leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations met in Italy and as Switzerland prepared to host scores of world leaders -- but not Russia -- this weekend to try to map out first steps… Continue reading
Jun 14 U.S.-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge — whether UN will keep delivering aid By Ellen Knickmeyer, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. has paused its work with the pier since June 8, when an operation by Israeli security forces rescued four Israeli hostages and killed more than 270 Palestinians. Continue reading
Jun 14 Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address G7 summit, pushes for stronger guardrails on AI By Nicole Winfield, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The Argentine pope used his annual peace message this year to call for an international treaty to ensure AI is developed and used ethically. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Gershkovich will stand trial in Russia on espionage charges In our news wrap Thursday, Evan Gershkovich will stand trial in the Russian city where he was arrested more than a year ago, the Justice Department found a pattern of civil rights abuse at the Phoenix police department, the FAA… Continue watching