Jun 17 As crime surges in some Latin American countries, a far-right backlash is brewing By Regina Garcia Cano, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Although homicide rates have broadly declined across Latin America compared to a decade ago, spikes in some countries and a regionwide rise in other crimes, particularly extortion, have created the conditions for conservative populists to score votes by promising strong-arm… Continue reading
Jun 17 Canada's Carney isn't having a bilateral meeting with Trump at G7 but says it's not a snub By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canadian leaders typically get a bilateral meeting with American presidents at summits of the world's leading industrialized democracies, but Carney dismissed any notion of a snub. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Trump holds news conference as G7 summit in France wraps up By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire — even though he's offered scant specificity… Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine By Darlene Superville, Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 5:53 Questions linger over U.S.-Iran deal as details remain murky By Liz Landers, Winston Wilde Meeting leaders of the top industrial nations at the G7 summit in the French Alps, President Trump again extolled the framework deal the U.S. struck with Iran to start nuclear negotiations and end the war. But the prevailing question remains:… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch 7:00 Maritime security expert weighs U.S.-Iran deal's impact on global shipping By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi To discuss what the Iran deal would mean for global shipping and the Strait of Hormuz, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He’s a global maritime security expert, president of Auxilium Worldwide and a senior fellow at the Center for… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch 8:23 Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have made sweeping changes since he returned to office. They’ve redefined the focus of key divisions and challenged legal norms, and thousands of career lawyers have resigned or been fired. Justice Correspondent Ali… Continue watching
Jun 16 Trump's relationship with Netanyahu frays as he pursues a deal with Iran By Mike Catalini, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Netanyahu's tenure as prime minister spans four U.S. presidents, and he's frustrated all of them at one point or another. But none has voiced that as openly as Trump, who started the conflict in tandem with Netanyahu. Continue reading
Jun 16 UK investigates after a Russian warship fired warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press Russia's Defense Ministry said the crew fired warning shots with small arms when the yacht did not respond to warnings to change course. Continue reading
Jun 16 Hot mics capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics at G7 summit By Rob Gillies, Sylvie Corbet, Darlene Superville, Collin Binkley, Associated Press World leaders at the G7 summit are discussing global issues, but hot mics have revealed lighter conversations too. Continue reading