Jul 15 Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of sectarian violence kills dozens By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press A Britain-based observatory says 135 people have been killed over 48 hours, including two women and two children. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Mike Waltz says he wants to make UN ‘great again’ as Democrats grill him on Signal chat By Farnoush Amiri, Matt Brown, Associated Press Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his confirmation hearing, Waltz faced lawmakers for the first time since he was ousted as national security adviser for mistakenly adding a journalist to a private Signal chat used to discuss sensitive… Continue reading
Jul 15 The UK says thousands of Afghans have been resettled in Britain under a secret program By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The government now plans to close the secret route. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 8:29 What’s behind Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Dan Sagalyn President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround… Continue watching
Jul 14 EU trade ministers call Trump’s 30% tariff ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ plan countermeasures By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump's surprise announcement of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. Continue reading
Jul 14 German customs officers find 1,500 tarantulas hidden in spongecake boxes By Associated Press Roughly 1,500 young tarantulas were found inside plastic containers that had been hidden in chocolate spongecake boxes. Continue reading
Jul 14 President of Cameroon seeks 8th term at age of 92 By Wilson McMakin, Nalova Akua, Associated Press Cameroon's 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, announces he will seek an eighth term in October's elections. Continue reading
Jul 14 Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary leave space station after private mission By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The International Space Station's first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary are headed back to Earth. Continue reading
Jul 14 Trial begins for Berlin doctor accused of murdering 15 patients By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press A German doctor has gone on trial in Berlin, accused of murdering 15 patients who were under palliative care. Continue reading
Jul 14 Four people killed in small plane crash at London airport By Associated Press Essex Police said that work is continuing to formally identify the victims of Sunday's crash, none of whom are British. Continue reading