May 15 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Slovakia’s prime minister shot in assassination attempt In our news wrap Wednesday, Slovakia's prime minister was shot multiple times today in an assassination attempt, the Supreme Court ordered Louisiana to hold congressional elections this year using a House map with a second mostly-Black district, the number of… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 5:53 Israeli defense minister publicly criticizes Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi, Ethan Dodd Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against criticism of his Gaza strategy from within his own government. Israel's defense minister accused Netanyahu of “indecision” and leading Israel down a “dangerous course.” The public infighting comes as the Biden administration… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 4:24 Zelenskyy pleads for more support amid one of Russia’s largest offensives of the war By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Ukrainian troops fell back to defensive lines amid one of Russia’s largest offensives since the beginning of the full-scale invasion more than two years ago. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has postponed all foreign travel, and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken announced… Continue watching
May 15 India’s parliament sees fewer Muslims as the strength of Modi’s party grows By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are not new, but they have gotten worse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Continue reading
May 15 In first AI dialogue, U.S. cites ‘misuse’ of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington’s restrictions By Jamey Keaten, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press A council spokesperson said the countries exchanged perspectives on AI safety and risk management in "candid and constructive" discussions a day earlier. Continue reading
May 15 A 2nd scourge is battering Brazil’s flooded south: Disinformation By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Fake postings that have stirred outrage claim the army and government agencies aren't conducting rescues in Brazil's southernmost state. Others say bureaucracy is holding up donations of food, water and clothing. Continue reading
May 15 Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting? By Justin Spike, Associated Press Having previously served twice as prime minister, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018, the 59-year-old's third term made him the longest-serving head of government in Slovakia's history. Continue reading
May 15 French government preparing for a state of emergency after violence in New Caledonia By Barbara Surk, John Leicester, Associated Press France’s government is considering imposing a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia to curb deadly violence on the island. Continue reading
May 15 Ukrainian troops pull out of parts of the northeast amid new Russian offensive in Kharkiv By Matthew Lee, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Against that grim backdrop, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to reassure the ally of continuing American support. Continue reading
May 15 Manhunt is underway in France for armed gang who ambushed prison convoy, freeing convict By John Leicester, Associated Press Prison workers held moments of silence Wednesday outside prisons in Paris and elsewhere to commemorate the officers who were killed. Continue reading