Jun 07 WATCH: Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delay in Ukraine aid, hampering fight against Russia By Chris Megerian, Sylvie Corbet, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden told Zelenskyy, “We’re still in. Completely. Thoroughly.”… Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on democracy at Pointe du Hoc in France By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden on Friday plans to use the site to rally Americans in defense of democracy, which he says is under threat from Donald Trump in this year's election. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 8:02 Veterans, world leaders gather in Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion By Malcolm Brabant World leaders visited Normandy, France, to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings ushered in the bloody final chapter of World War II. Both President Biden and French President Macron extolled the uncommon valor of ordinary men and women who… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 5:22 Dozens killed in Israeli strike on UN school building in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israeli missiles struck a U.N. school building that has served as a shelter for the displaced since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks. Israel says it killed Hamas militants sheltering there, but Palestinians in the building say the victims were mostly… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 6:41 ‘When the Sea Came Alive’ provides oral history of invasion from D-Day veterans By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold For most, the D-Day invasion of Normandy is an event in history. But a new book transports us back 80 years, hearing directly from those who helped liberate occupied Europe from Hitler’s Nazi forces. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Garrett… Continue watching
Jun 06 Cubans say Russian warships, including nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week By Associated Press Cuba's foreign ministry said in a news release that the ships will be in Havana between June 12 and June 17, noting that none of them will carry any nuclear weapons, assuring their presence "does not represent a threat to… Continue reading
Jun 06 What to know about Russia’s growing influence in Africa By Mark Banchereau, Jessica Donati, Associated Press Russia has emerged as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States. Continue reading
Jun 06 As Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron says France will provide Ukraine with combat aircraft to defend against Russia By Samya Kullab, Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron says France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage combat aircraft to be able to defend their country against Russian aggression. Continue reading
Jun 06 Spain asks to join South Africa’s case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spain is the first European country to take the step after South Africa filed its case with the International Court of Justice late last year. It alleged that Israel was breaching the genocide convention in its military assault that has… Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: World leaders and veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day in France By John Leicester, Sylvie Corbet, Danica Kirka, Associated Press On Thursday, a dwindling number of World War II veterans in a parade of wheelchairs joined a new generation of leaders to honor the dead, the living and the fight for democracy in moving commemorations on and around those same… Continue reading