Jul 18 Watch 3:46 News Wrap: Phoenix hits 110 degrees for 19 straight days, record for major U.S. city In our news wrap Tuesday, Phoenix experienced a 19th straight day at or above 110 degrees, the longest hot streak ever for a major American city, an American soldier is being held in North Korea after escaping custody in South… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 12:24 Slow pace of Ukraine’s counteroffensive prompts military strategy questions By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Teresa Cebrian Aranda U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley described Ukraine's effort to retake territory in the east and south as a tough and difficult fight. Forces have been slowed by minefields and intense Russian resistance. To learn more about the offensive… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 6:52 U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on preparing for a competitive World Cup tournament By Amna Nawaz, Gretchen Frazee, Karina Cuevas The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is hoping to bring home its fifth World Cup and its third straight title, something no team, men's or women’s, has done before. Despite being the favorites, the U.S. has a tough road ahead… Continue watching
Jul 18 International probe into Philippines ‘war on drugs’ resumes By Mike Corder, Associated Press Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that an investigation into the Philippines deadly "war on drugs" can resume. Continue reading
Jul 18 Lawmakers approve bill allowing French police to locate suspects by tapping their devices By Youcef Bounab, Associated Press French lawmakers have adopted a sweeping justice reform bill that includes a provision to allow law enforcement agents to remotely tap into the cameras, microphones and location services of internet-connected devices used by some criminal suspects. Continue reading
Jul 18 Major U.S. firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion By Ed Davey, Associated Press SLB announced late last week it would stop exporting equipment to Russia as The Associated Press prepared to publish a report on the companies' Russian operations. Continue reading
Jul 18 EU lawmakers dampen Turkey’s hopes of reopening accession talks By Associated Press The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee said on Tuesday that Ankara's bid to join the bloc "cannot resume under the current circumstances."… Continue reading
Jul 18 Ukraine war division aggravates EU-Latin American summit parties By Raf Casert, Associated Press European Union and Latin American leaders have concluded a summit that was supposed to be a love-in after eight years of separation, but instead ended with aggravation over the failure to unanimously support even a bland statement on Russia’s invasion… Continue reading
Jul 18 Your guide to the World Cup By Gretchen Frazee The 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. is looking to win a third straight title, something no team — men’s or women’s — has done before. Continue reading
Jul 18 Tourists, residents advised to stay inside as second heat wave hits Europe By Colleen Barry, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires. Continue reading