Jul 15 Watch 2:58 News Wrap: Forecasters say U.S. heat wave is entering its most intense phase In our news wrap Saturday, new all-time records heat records could be set across the South and West, doctors say dehydration was likely why Israeli PM Netanyahu had to be taken to a hospital, at least 26 died in landslides… Continue watching
Jul 15 South Korean President Yoon makes surprise visit to Ukraine, pledges to expand support By Felipe Dana, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday, offering support for the invaded country in its war with Russia while demonstrating his own nation's cooperation with NATO. Continue reading
Jul 15 Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic becomes 1st unseeded woman to win Wimbledon By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press The Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon on Saturday, coming back in each set for a 6-4, 6-4 victory over 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur in the final. Continue reading
Jul 15 Israeli PM Netanyahu rushed to hospital for dehydration, says he feels 'very good' later By Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to a hospital on Saturday, but was in “good condition” as he undergoes a medical evaluation, his office said. Continue reading
Jul 14 South Africa urges Putin to not attend August summit due to international arrest warrant By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa's deputy president says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month but the country is trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his… Continue reading
Jul 14 U.S. military chief lauds Japan's defense spending increase to combat rising threats from North Korea, China By Foster Klug, Associated Press The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years. Continue reading
Jul 14 Kenyan religious leaders call for repeal of new tax hike amid protests, police killings of civilians By Cara Anna, Associated Press Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians. Continue reading
Jul 14 Microsoft gets more time from UK to plead case to buy Activision Blizzard By Associated Press The Competition and Markets Authority had rejected the deal, set to be the biggest in tech history. They feared it would stifle competition for popular titles like Call of Duty in the fast-growing cloud gaming market. Continue reading
Jul 14 Blinken meets with top China diplomat in Indonesia amid regional tensions By Edna Tarigan, David Rising, Jim Gomez, Associated Press United States officials said Blinken stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and raised unspecified concerns by Washington and its allies over China's actions. Continue reading
Jul 14 Novak Djokovic defeats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon to reach the final By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Novak Djokovic has closed in on a record-tying eighth title at Wimbledon and fifth in a row by repeatedly serving his way out of potential trouble to beat Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. Continue reading