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Guatemalan president calls for democratic transition of power amid legal attacks on rising anti-corruption party

By Sonia Pérez D., Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Hours before the country's Supreme Electoral Tribunal certified late Monday that Arévalo won this month's presidential runoff election, the countrys electoral registry suspended his party from all political activities.

U.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts.

Private memorial service has been held for Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin

By Associated Press

The committee didn’t say what might have caused Prigozhin’s business jet to plummet from the sky minutes after taking off from Moscow for St. Petersburg.

Rubiales asked to resign for kissing player by Spanish soccer federation officials

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

“After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said.

Poland, Baltic states warn they could seal borders with Belarus if military, migrant tensions grow

By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press

NATO members Poland and the Baltic states say they will seal off their borders with Russia's ally Belarus if there are any military incidents or a massive migrant push by Minsk.

What's next for Russia and Wagner Group in Africa following death of Prigozhin

By Nick Schifrin

For many, the fiery demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin was foretold two months ago after his failed mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But Prigozhin and his mercenary Wagner Group were an important expeditionary force for the Kremlin in Africa. Nick…

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Greece authorities reinforce firefighting forces to tackle massive blaze in the country's northeast

By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

Greek authorities have reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating.

Japan calls on China to ask citizens to stop harassment in wake of Fukushima wastewater discharge

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The discharge of the wastewater into the ocean, which began Thursday and is expected to continue for decades, has been strongly opposed by fishing groups and by neighboring countries.

Pope Francis denounces 'backward' attitudes of conservatives in U.S. Catholic Church

By Associated Press

The Pope said those conservatives have replaced faith with ideology and that a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.