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WATCH: Biden and Sunak hold White House talks on challenges to Ukraine and world economy

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched wide-ranging talks at the White House on Thursday. They are pledging to work in lockstep as the globe tries to adapt to a period of rapid economic, political and technological…

Pension reform opponents in France fail to pass repeal bill

By Associated Press

Macron's centrist party allied with the conservative Republicans to push back the opposition's efforts. Leftist lawmakers said they would prompt a confidence vote, to be held at the beginning of next week.

4 young children critically injured, 2 adults wounded in knife attack in French Alps

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Lead prosecutor Line Bonnet-Mathis said all four children suffered life-threatening knife wounds.

Vice President Harris announces aid for Haiti, support for climate change initiatives ahead of visit to Caribbean

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The U.S. says it also will work with Haiti’s National Police, a severely underfunded and understaffed agency struggling to quell a surge in gang violence, to help investigate and prosecute crimes with U.S. ties that involve gangs, weapons smuggling and…

WATCH: Biden, Sunak vow to stick together on Ukraine, deepen cooperation on clean energy, AI

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

The leaders’ wide-ranging talks Thursday at the White House also covered China, economic security, an emerging critical minerals agreement and more.

Russia shells flooded Ukrainian city hours after Zelenskyy visit

By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of purposely destroying the dam, which is located in an area controlled by Russian forces.

Here’s why there’s so much smoke in the air right now

By Kathy McCormack, Michael Phillis, Associated Press

The effects reach as far south as North Carolina and west to Ohio, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.

Wildfire smoke over U.S. and Canada may last into the weekend

By Jennifer Peltz, Rob Gillies, Michael Sisak, Associated Press

Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday, extending “Code Red” air quality alerts in some places for a third-straight day as forecasts showed winds continuing to push smoke-filled air…

Rishi Sunak arrives in Washington with Ukraine, economy and AI on the agenda

By Jill Lawless, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The U.S. and the U.K. are the two biggest military donors to Ukraine, and the war will be the focus of Sunak's White House meeting with President Joe Biden on Thursday.

With LIV-PGA deal, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdom’s influence

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Tuesday's surprise announcement of a commercial merger between Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and the PGA Tour looks to end a messy legal battle between the two rivals.