Aug 22 Former Thai leader returns from exile and goes to jail By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press The move by Thaksin Shinawatra indicates he is hoping that a friendly government will be able to cut short his sentence, although he has said his decision to come back had nothing to do with the Pheu Thai party’s bid… Continue reading
Aug 22 Bodies of 18 people found in area struck by Greece wildfires amid European heat wave By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press European Union officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017. Continue reading
Aug 22 Ukraine media say Kyiv saboteurs responsible for drone strikes on Russian air bases By Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukrainska Pravda and Ukraine’s NV news outlet said groups of saboteurs were behind the audacious strikes, which suggest that Ukraine's scope of action is broadening. Continue reading
Aug 22 Fukushima nuclear plant to begin releasing treated radioactive water to sea By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Kishida said the government has done everything for now to ensure the plan's safety, protect the reputation of Japan's fishing industry and clearly explain the scientific basis of the move. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: Firefighters have success holding back wildfire threatening Yellowknife In our news wrap Monday, firefighters have had some success holding back a wildfire threatening Yellowknife, two people died in wildfires burning in Washington state, former President Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond in the Georgia election interference case and… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 7:49 How an anti-corruption outsider triumphed in Guatemala’s presidential election By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow This weekend the results of two Latin American elections seem to reflect a desire for democratic change. In Ecuador, a millennial entrepreneur will face the establishment leftist candidate in a runoff and Guatemalans elected an anti-corruption politician who overcame establishment… Continue watching
Aug 21 Greek PM Mitsotakis pledges to continue support for Ukraine during Zelenskyy meeting By Associated Press Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to keep up military support for Ukraine for as long as it takes during talks in Athens with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Aug 21 Scuttled grain deal, extreme weather to blame for rice shortages, higher food prices in Africa By Aniruddha Ghosal, Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press Countries worldwide are scrambling to secure rice after a partial ban on exports by India cut global supplies by roughly a fifth. Continue reading
Aug 21 Firefighters work to contain wildfires in British Columbia amid forecasts of rain By Rob Gillies, Jim Morris, Associated Press Firefighters successfully prevented wildfires from destroying any more structures in a scenic region of British Columbia. Continue reading
Aug 21 Haiti and Dominican Republic warn of floods and landslides as Tropical Storm Franklin approaches By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Franklin is expected to strengthen before making landfall late Tuesday in Hispaniola, the island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Continue reading