Jul 17 Russia suspends deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, destabilizing global food markets By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press It’s the end of an accord that the U.N. and Turkey brokered to allow food to leave the Black Sea region after Russia invaded its neighbor. Continue reading
Jul 17 Russia blames Ukraine for new attack on key bridge to Crimea that killed two By Associated Press An attack before dawn damaged part of a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 17 Bird flu infects dozens of cats in Poland but risk to humans remains low, WHO says By Associated Press Scientists worry that rising cases of bird flu in animals that have frequent contact with humans might lead to a mutated version of the disease that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 17 Israel pushes ahead with judicial overhaul plan despite widespread opposition, protests By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press A parliamentary committee was meeting Monday to prepare a bill that would limit judicial oversight on some government decisions. It is expected to come to a final vote in parliament that would make it law early next week. Continue reading
Jul 17 Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings By Associated Press Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times. Continue reading
Jul 16 Jane Birkin, actor, singer and style icon, dies in Paris at 76 By John Leicester, Associated Press Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 8:47 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening… Continue watching
Jul 16 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win men's singles final at Wimbledon By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press The No. 1-ranked Alcaraz marked himself as the star people have been predicting he would be, transforming potential into triumph and putting an end to Djokovic’s 34-match winning streak at the All England Club on Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 16 Death toll rises to 37 in South Korea amid floods, landslides fueled by heavy rain By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean rescuers on Sunday pulled nine bodies from a flooded tunnel where around 15 vehicles were trapped in muddy water, as days of heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides and destroyed homes across the country, officials said. Continue reading
Jul 16 Putin warns Ukraine against using U.S.-supplied cluster bombs, saying Russia has its own 'sufficient stockpile' By Elise Morton, Felipe Dana, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published Sunday that Moscow has a “sufficient stockpile” of cluster munitions, and warned that Russia “reserves the right to take reciprocal action” if Ukraine uses the controversial weapons. Continue reading