Jul 15 Brazil's Bolsonaro describes coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt' as prosecutors call for guilty verdict By Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press Brazil’s chief prosecutor has recommended a guilty verdict in the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of leading a coup plot that sought to overturn the 2022 election result. Continue reading
Jul 15 Ukrainians welcome Trump's pledge for more U.S. aid but fear his 50-day deadline for Putin is too long By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, particularly Patriot air defense missile systems. Continue reading
Jul 15 India orders inspection of Boeing fuel control switches after Air India crash report By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press India's aviation regulator has ordered airlines to inspect fuel control switches on certain Boeing models. Continue reading
Jul 15 Japan says China's escalating military activity its biggest strategic challenge By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China. The report highlights China's growing military activity near Japan’s southwestern coasts and the Pacific as a major strategic challenge. Continue reading
Jul 15 14 million children did not receive vaccines in 2024, UN reports By Associated Press U.N. health officials have estimated that more than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year. Continue reading
Jul 15 Vandals cut down England's beloved Sycamore Gap tree. They were just sentenced to more than 4 years in prison By Brian Melley, Associated Press The tree stood for nearly 150 years near Hadrian's Wall before it was felled in September 2023. Continue reading
Jul 15 What Trump's new plan for Ukraine weapons might mean for the war By Will Weissert, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. plans to sell Patriot missile batteries — systems ideal for shielding territory against incoming missile attacks — and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv. Continue reading
Jul 15 EU asks for more info from Israel on new deal to ramp up humanitarian aid to Gaza By Associated Press Ministers will also discuss Iran's nuclear program, tensions in Georgia and Moldova and new sanctions on Russia as the EU prepares its 18th sanctions package. Continue reading
Jul 15 Axiom Space's private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It was Axiom's fourth mission to the space station, part of NASA's effort to open up space to more businesses and people. Continue reading
Jul 15 Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of sectarian violence kills dozens By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press A Britain-based observatory says 135 people have been killed over 48 hours, including two women and two children. Continue reading