May 18 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia continues missile barrage on Ukraine By Associated Press The error was caused when officials overvalued some of the systems sent to Ukraine, using the value of money it would cost to replace an item completely rather than the current value of the weapon. Continue reading
May 18 Biden, Kishida and world leaders begin G-7 meeting in Hiroshima, Ukraine war high on agenda By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders ahead of the Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack. Continue reading
May 17 Heavy rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix By Luca Bruno, Associated Press The flooding forced Formula One to cancel this weekend's Grand Prix in Emilia-Romagna. Officials are warning the rivers could again burst their banks as rain continues. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: Democrats and Republicans express optimism on striking debt ceiling deal In our news wrap Wednesday, Democrats and Republicans voiced optimism on striking a debt ceiling deal to avert a national default, President Biden departed Washington to join leaders of other major economies for the G7 summit in Japan and the… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 5:58 Deal allowing Ukraine to export grain extended, easing fears of worsening food shortages By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Russia agreed to extend a deal that allows Ukraine to export grain to the rest of the world. The agreement between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the U.N. is a lifeline at a moment of global food insecurity. It’s also a… Continue watching
May 17 Ecuador's president dismisses legislature as it tries to impeach him By Regina Garcia Cano, Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press Lawmakers had accused Lasso of not stopping a corrupt deal between the state-owned oil transport company and a private tanker company, accusations he denies. Continue reading
May 17 Pakistani police surround Imran Khan's home, claim former PM is hiding suspects in recent protests By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Last week, Khan supporters attacked public property and military installations after he was dragged out of a courtroom and detained. Ten people were killed in the violence, and more than 4,000 were arrested. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: State Department offers Republican lawmaker a chance to view Afghanistan dissent cable By Associated Press Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas had threatened earlier this week to make an unprecedented push to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over the so-called dissent cable. Continue reading
May 17 Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain shipping deal another 2 months By Suzan Fraser, Jamey Keaten, Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Russia has agreed to extend a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger. Continue reading
May 17 Prince Harry, Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic car chase' while being followed by photographers By Associated Press A spokesperson for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan says the couple were involved in a car chase while being followed by photographers. Continue reading