Jun 08 Strikes in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine kill 28, Moscow-appointed officials say By Susie Blann, Elise Morton, Associated Press Russia-installed officials in the partially occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Luhansk said Ukrainian attacks left at least 28 people dead as Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange drone attacks overnight into Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Biden and French President Macron affirm close alliance during state visit in Paris By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press President Joe Biden said France was America's “first friend” at its founding and is one of its closest allies more than two centuries later as he was honored with a state visit Saturday by French President Emmanuel Macron aimed at… Continue reading
Jun 08 Israel rescues 4 hostages from Hamas captivity, while 210 Palestinians are reported killed during fighting in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Mednick, Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza amid the military's heavy air and ground assault. At least 210 dead Palestinians, including children,… Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delay in Ukraine aid In our news wrap Friday, President Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for the months long delay in U.S. aid, the U.S. military reconnected a pier meant to deliver aid to Gaza after it broke apart in storms, Clarence Thomas… Continue watching
Jun 07 Paris Olympics organizers unveil the 5 Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower By Associated Press The structure of rings, made of recycled French steel, was displayed on Friday on the south side of the 135-year-old landmark in central Paris, overlooking the Seine River. Continue reading
Jun 07 Irish and Czech voters go to the polls on day 2 of EU elections as the far right seeks power By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Final results will not be released until Sunday night, after every country has voted. But an exit poll on Thursday after the elections kicked off in the Netherlands confirmed that Geert Wilders' far-right party would likely make big gains. Continue reading
Jun 07 Women and children of Gaza are being killed less frequently as war’s toll rises, AP analysis finds By Josef Federman, Associated Press, Larry Fenn, Associate Press The trend both coincides with Israel's changing battlefield tactics and contradicts the ministry's own public statements. Continue reading
Jun 07 As India’s rivalry with China grows, Modi’s 3rd term likely to see closer defense ties with U.S. By David Rising, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Fresh from declaring victory in India's election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered few details on the agenda for his third term, but went out of his way to underline he would continue to focus on raising the country's military preparedness and clout. Continue reading
Jun 07 Putin again warns that Russia will consider sending weapons to adversaries of the West By Associated Press "If they supply (weapons) to the combat zone and call for using these weapons against our territory, why don't we have the right to do the same?" Putin asked. Continue reading
Jun 07 Gaza pier used for aid delivery has been reconnected, U.S. officials say By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press The section that connects to the beach in Gaza was rebuilt nearly two weeks after heavy storms damaged it and abruptly halted what had already been a troubled delivery route. Continue reading