Jul 28 Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. stands with countries fighting China's 'bullying behavior' By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. stands with countries fighting Chinese "bullying behavior" as he starts bilateral talks in Australia aimed at countering Beijing's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Continue reading
Jul 28 Niger coup leader calls for support from people and international partners By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The general who led a coup in Niger has defended the takeover on state television and asked for support from the nation and international partners. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 7:06 Coup in Niger puts U.S. efforts to thwart terrorism in Africa's Sahel region at risk By Stephanie Sy, Teresa Cebrian Aranda and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow An apparent military takeover has occurred in the African nation of Niger. It's a country struggling with grinding poverty and fighting back an Islamist insurgency. The U.S. denounced the coup and has long counted Niger as a partner in the… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 8:43 Syrian refugee elected mayor in German town as anti-immigrant sentiment rises By Malcolm Brabant, Mike Muhlberger For eight years, the NewsHour has been running a series called Desperate Journey tracking major events in migration across the world. Much of the time, we're reporting on tragedies but occasionally there’s a glimpse of light. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant… Continue watching
Jul 27 UK government's routine housing of unaccompanied child migrants in hotels ruled unlawful By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Britain’s High Court has ruled that the government acted unlawfully when it routinely housed newly arrived unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels. Continue reading
Jul 27 How the coup in Niger could expand the reach of Islamic extremism, and Wagner, in West Africa By Cara Anna, Associated Press More than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger to combat the growing threat from various groups of Islamic extremists. Continue reading
Jul 27 Presidents of Indonesia and China meet to discuss joint projects and regional politics By Associated Press Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the governments of China and Indonesia signed several agreements, including to exchange knowledge and experience for the capital project. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Biden thanks Italian Premier Meloni for her strong support of Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Frances D'Emilio, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden expressed trepidation about Meloni when she first rose to power last year as the head of Italy's first far-right led government since the end of World War II. Continue reading
Jul 27 July is globe's hottest month in recorded history By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said the Earth’s temperature has been temporarily passing over a key warming threshold: the internationally accepted goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius, or 2.7 degrees… Continue reading
Jul 27 Israeli military kills 14-year-old Palestinian in West Bank ahead of Cabinet member's holy site visit By Tia Goldenberg, Isaac Scharf, Associated Press Early Thursday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said 14-year-old Fares Sharhabil Abu Samra was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank town of Qalqilya. Continue reading