Kenya launches probe into fatal police shooting of protester
By Duarte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — Kenya’s independent policing review body has launched an investigation into the death of a protester who was…
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A major power outage hits Balkan region as countries swelter in an early summer heat wave
By PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A major power outage has hit the Western Balkans as the region swelters in an early…
Continue ReadingKate and the kids wish Prince William a happy birthday with fun family photo
By Max Foster and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Prince William’s family marked his 42nd birthday on Friday by posting a fun photo of him jumping…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 21: Heat wave, Supreme Court, Middle East, TikTok ban, Southwest Airlines
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will get the final word at the CNN debate next week after a coin flip determined…
Continue ReadingProbe begins into police conduct during Kenya’s anti-government protests
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s police watchdog says it has begun an investigation into police conduct…
Continue ReadingEU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova. It’s another step in the…
Continue Reading4 members of a billionaire family get prison in Switzerland for exploiting domestic workers
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — An Indian-born billionaire and three family members have been sentenced to prison for exploiting…
Continue ReadingVietnam says it’s ready to hold talks with Philippines on overlapping continental shelf claims
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam says it’s ready to hold talks with the Philippines to settle…
Continue ReadingOn wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
By NICK PERRY Associated Press VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — High housing costs on Martha’s Vineyard are forcing many regular workers to leave and…
Continue ReadingCue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics’ record 18th NBA championship with parade
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade…
Continue ReadingChina threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists
Story by Reuters (CNN) — China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has made no secret of its dislike of President Lai Ching-te who took…
Continue ReadingCzech man arrested in Croatia after explosion kills his 9-year-old child
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A Czech man has been detained in Croatia for allegedly allowing his 9-year-old child to take an explosive device from a…
Continue ReadingPakistan police register a case against a mob that killed a man suspected of desecrating the Quran
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police in northwestern Pakistan have registered a case against hundreds of people who attacked a police station and…
Continue ReadingCybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it’s a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software
By The Associated Press The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has denied it is a security threat after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its…
Continue ReadingBather, beware: British beaches and rivers have a sewage problem. It has seeped into election talk
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England (AP) — Endurance swimmer Joan Fennelly is undaunted by frigid water and long distances,…
Continue ReadingRetired Azzurri star Roberto Baggio robbed at home during Italy’s loss to Spain
ROME (AP) — Retired Italy star Roberto Baggio was robbed at gunpoint at his home while watching the national team’s game against Spain at the…
Continue ReadingJapan’s space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Officials say Japan’s space agency has suffered a series of cyberattacks since last year, but…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street coasts to the close of another winning week as Nvidia cools again
By STAN CHOE AP Buinsess Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week on Friday, as Nvidia ’s stock…
Continue ReadingRussia-North Korea pact could dent China’s influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
By DIDI TANG and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — With no obvious options, China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and…
Continue ReadingBeneath offshore wind turbines, researchers grow seafood and seaweed
By JAMES BROOKS Associated Press KRIEGERS FLAK OFFSHORE WIND FARM, Denmark (AP) — Researchers are exploring multiple uses for wind parks far out at…
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