Jul 25 Heat wave fuels wildfires in Greece, forcing more evacuations By Associated Press EU officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires across the European continent, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017. Continue reading
Jul 25 China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang after weeks of unexplained absence By Associated Press The move comes amid a foreign backlash against China's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, of which Qin was a chief proponent. Continue reading
Jul 24 Guatemalans protest interference by court, prosecutors in August’s election By Associated Press Hundreds of Guatemalans demonstrated Monday to protest interference by courts and prosecutors against a progressive candidate's participation in August’s second-round presidential election. Continue reading
Jul 24 French national police chief says officers under investigation ‘have no place in prison’ By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press The apparently unprecedented remarks by Frederic Veaux in a weekend interview quickly triggered a debate and raised fundamental questions about whether French law enforcement is above the law. Continue reading
Jul 24 Israeli doctors reveal Netanyahu’s yearslong heart problem only after implanting pacemaker By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Netanyahu's current medical crisis reveals that he has suffered from an irregular heartbeat for years. It's news to Israelis that their longest-serving prime minister has been dealing with a chronic health problem. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 10:59 The impact of Israeli government’s controversial plan to overhaul judicial system By Stephanie Sy, Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Jonah Anderson Israel is in an uproar after the country's parliament backed a controversial plan to overhaul the judicial system by passing a law that weakens the powers of the courts. The measure has divided that nation, sparked mass protests and drawn… Continue watching
Jul 24 Russia hosts Africa summit in bid for allies By Cara Anna, Associated Press A crucial grain deal has been terminated. The Wagner military group's future is in question. It's a notable time for Russia to host a summit for African countries that rely heavily on Moscow for agricultural products and security. Continue reading
Jul 24 India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state By Associated Press Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur state before a debate on the issue. Continue reading
Jul 24 UN chief urges Russia to revive Ukraine grain deal, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Guterres said with the termination of the deal, "the most vulnerable will pay the highest price." He told the gathering that there are already negative effects on global wheat and corn prices. Continue reading
Jul 24 North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in latest weapons test By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The test is apparently in protest of the United States sending major naval assets to South Korea in a show of force. Continue reading