Iranian authorities release a French national who was imprisoned for over 20 months
PARIS (AP) — French national Louis Arnaud has arrived in France after being released by Iran. He was imprisoned there for over 20 months for…
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Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second day
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have closed down the Acropolis for much of the afternoon for a second day as the country swelters under…
Continue ReadingNATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO defense ministers are trying to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance…
Continue ReadingEuro 2024: What to know about the European Championship in Germany
By The Associated Press The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, kicked off on June 14 when host Germany defeated Scotland 5-1 in Munich.…
Continue ReadingCars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see…
Continue ReadingAustralian man goes on trial in Indonesia for alleged drug possession on Bali
By FIRDIA LISNAWATI Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has began the trial of an…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s ANC says it has broad agreement with main opposition, others on coalition government
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A top official with South Africa’s African National Congress…
Continue ReadingTop EU court fines Hungary $216 million for flouting asylum law
By ELLA JOYNER Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Court of Justice has ordered Hungary to pay a fine of 200 million euros and a further…
Continue ReadingOne Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else will you check…
Continue ReadingA Chinese military buff inadvertently bought 4 books of military secrets for under $1
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery after picking up four…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares mixed after AI hopes nudge Wall St to records. BOJ stands pat
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Friday after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around…
Continue ReadingJittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Wall Street has rallied as Argentina’s president traveled to Italy for the Group…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden’s grip on panel that backs renewable energy
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term,…
Continue ReadingTropical rainstorms in South Florida lead to flight delays and streets jammed with stalled cars
By FREIDA FRISARO, TERRY SPENCER and DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A tropical disturbance that brought a rare flash…
Continue ReadingCheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riot
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and…
Continue ReadingRepublican candidates for Utah’s open US House seat split on aid for Ukraine
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The five Republicans battling for Utah’s only open U.S. House seat have agreed in a…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Robert De Niro showed up outside a Manhattan courthouse to decry Donald Trump as his New…
Continue ReadingOne year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Desperate hands clutched at Ali Elwan’s arms, legs and neck, and screams misted…
Continue ReadingG7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets. Here’s how it will work
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan…
Continue ReadingUkrainian winemakers visit California’s Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards
By HAVEN DALEY and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press RUTHERFORD, Calif. (AP) — A group of Ukrainian winemakers has visited California’s Napa…
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