Jun 12 France’s Macron defends snap election decision, urges voters to defeat far-right at the polls By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron defended his decision to call snap parliamentary elections after his party’s crushing defeat in the European parliamentary vote, insisting on Wednesday that voters will ultimately choose the “progressive bloc" over the far-right. Continue reading
Jun 12 These are key issues holding up a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The latest proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza has the support of most of the international community, but Hamas has not fully embraced it, and neither, it seems, has Israel. Continue reading
Jun 12 U.S. expands sanctions against Russia by targeting Chinese companies helping Putin’s war in Ukraine By Emma Burrows, Associated Press The United States widened its sanctions against Russia with a package targeting Chinese companies which help Russia pursue its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 12 Shipwreck of famed explorer Shackleton’s final voyage found off coast of Canada By Associated Press The wreck of the last ship belonging to a famous Irish-born British explorer of Antarctica has been found off the coast of Canada. Continue reading
Jun 12 At G7, Biden and Zelenskyy will sign a U.S.-Ukraine security agreement By Darlene Superville, Colleen Long, Associated Press National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the agreement would not commit U.S. troops directly to Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion — a red line drawn by President Joe Biden, who's fearful of being pulled into direct conflict between the nuclear-armed… Continue reading
Jun 12 Russian warships arrive in Cuban waters for military exercises By Regina Garcia Cano, Gisela Salomon, Associated Press This mission comes less than two weeks after President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike inside Russia to protect Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, prompting President Vladimir Putin to suggest his military could respond with “asymmetrical steps”… Continue reading
Jun 12 Some of Hamas’ proposed changes to Gaza cease-fire plan ‘workable’ and some not, Blinken says By Bassem Mroue, Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press The militant group submitted its first official response late Tuesday, requesting “amendments” to the deal. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 9:35 Hamas seeks changes to cease-fire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn, Mekhi Hill Hamas formally responded to an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but did not fully approve it. The negotiations will continue as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Tuesday, the U.S. committed another $404 million in assistance despite limitations on aid delivery that… Continue watching
Jun 11 This mysterious 4,000-year-old Greek discovery could spell trouble for new airport By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Resembling a huge car wheel from above, the ruins of the labyrinthine, 19,000-square-foot building came to light during a recent dig by archaeologists. Continue reading
Jun 11 Hamas asks for changes to Gaza cease-fire plan By Matthew Lee, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Hamas said Tuesday that it gave mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, seeking some “amendments” on the deal. It appeared the reply was short of an outright acceptance that the United States has been… Continue reading