Jul 18 Lawmakers approve bill allowing French police to locate suspects by tapping their devices By Youcef Bounab, Associated Press French lawmakers have adopted a sweeping justice reform bill that includes a provision to allow law enforcement agents to remotely tap into the cameras, microphones and location services of internet-connected devices used by some criminal suspects. Continue reading
Jul 18 Major U.S. firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion By Ed Davey, Associated Press SLB announced late last week it would stop exporting equipment to Russia as The Associated Press prepared to publish a report on the companies' Russian operations. Continue reading
Jul 18 EU lawmakers dampen Turkey's hopes of reopening accession talks By Associated Press The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee said on Tuesday that Ankara's bid to join the bloc "cannot resume under the current circumstances."… Continue reading
Jul 18 Ukraine war division aggravates EU-Latin American summit parties By Raf Casert, Associated Press European Union and Latin American leaders have concluded a summit that was supposed to be a love-in after eight years of separation, but instead ended with aggravation over the failure to unanimously support even a bland statement on Russia’s invasion… Continue reading
Jul 18 Your guide to the World Cup By Gretchen Frazee The 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. is looking to win a third straight title, something no team — men’s or women’s — has done before. Continue reading
Jul 18 Tourists, residents advised to stay inside as second heat wave hits Europe By Colleen Barry, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires. Continue reading
Jul 18 Russia launches strike on Odesa in retaliation for attack on Crimea bridge By Felipe Dana, Associated Press President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine on Monday for striking the Kerch Bridge, which links Russia with Crimea and was attacked in October 2022 and needed months of repairs. Continue reading
Jul 18 U.S. soldier crosses border into North Korea after facing disciplinary action By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Tara Copp, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press U.S. officials say an American detained after crossing the border from South Korea into North Korea was a U.S. soldier. Continue reading
Jul 18 John Kerry visits with Chinese officials in new effort to improve climate ties By Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told China's top diplomat on Tuesday that President Joe Biden's administration is "very committed" to stabilizing relations between the world's two biggest economies, as the countries seek to restart high-level contacts. On… Continue reading
Jul 18 Israeli protesters block highways and military headquarters in response to judicial overhaul plan By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Tuesday's latest “day of disruption” came as longtime allies of the prime minister pushed a contentious piece of legislation through a parliamentary committee ahead of a vote expected next week. Continue reading