A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and wounded another two, a regional official said Monday. Russia has pounded civilian...
Britain’s economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
LONDON (AP) — Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders....
Supreme Court thwarts release for New York man convicted of murdering 6-year-old
(CN) — The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a federal appeals court judgment on Monday that enabled the release of a man convicted of the infamous 1979 murder of a 6-year-old boy in New York. The justices determined the Second Circuit wrongfully nullified the jury verdict...
Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that killed at least 13 people and hurt 66 others....
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and...
Supreme Court to review inmate lawsuit over untreated prison riot injury
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court took up an appeal on Monday from a nurse facing a $3 million lawsuit over failing to provide medical care to an inmate, agreeing to review a key precedent allowing lawsuits against federal officers for constitutional...
Northern Irish unionist ex-leader found guilty of rape
NEWRY, Northern Ireland (AFP) — A court on Monday found Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland’s main pro-U.K. party, guilty of 18 historical sex offenses, including rape. A jury took 10 hours to reach a verdict after Donaldson, 63, pleaded not...
France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, paving way for IPO
BERLIN (AFP) — France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defense cooperation. The deal envisages Paris and Berlin holding...
Europe scorched by latest heat wave
PARIS (AFP) — Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend and two children died in a car in Marseille, with the heat wave set to intensify from Monday across much of Europe, forcing warnings and special measures. The latest hot...