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Israel orders mass evacuation from parts of northern Gaza as Trump calls for ceasefire deal

By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, though some weary Palestinians were skeptical about the chances.

Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico’s eastern and western coasts

By Associated Press

Barry formed Sunday near Mexico's southeast coast and is expected to drench the region for several days. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Flossie formed off Mexico's southwest coast and is expected to become a hurricane on Monday or Tuesday, but remains in…

Massive anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital leads to dozens of arrests

By Jovana Gec, Associated Press

Serbia's president announced Sunday more arrests of anti-government protesters following clashes with police at a massive rally demanding an early parliamentary election. Dozens have already been detained.

Russia has launched the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Associated Press

Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said. Of these, 249 were shot down and 226 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed.

Israeli strike on notorious Evin prison in Tehran killed at least 71 people, Iran’s judiciary says

By David Rising, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran criticized Israel for striking the prison, seen as a symbol of the Iranian regime's repression of any opposition, saying it violated the principle of distinction between civilian and military targets.

Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza, including children in tents, relatives say

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Israeli strikes killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, health workers said, as ceasefire prospects were said to be improving after 21 months of war.

Hundreds of thousands mourn top Iranian military leaders and scientists killed by Israeli strikes

By David Rising, Associated Press

Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were both killed on June 13 as Israel launched a war it said was meant to destroy Iran's nuclear program, specifically targeting military commanders, scientists and nuclear facilities.

Europe’s top diplomat discusses EU’s relationship with Trump and next steps for Iran

By Nick Schifrin

At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, Trump declared what was for him unprecedented support for the alliance. Meanwhile, at the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders called for support for Ukraine and diplomacy in the Middle East. Nick…

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Around 100,000 march at Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary’s ban on the event

By Justin Spike, Associated Press

Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and heavy fines to participate in the 30th annual Budapest Pride, which was outlawed by a law passed in March by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist governing party.