Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
MOSCOW (AFP) — Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport. Russia vowed to retaliate for the attack as AFP reporters saw dramatic...
US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war. Vance made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where...
Through the lens of justice: Senate advances bills allowing cameras in federal courtrooms
WASHINGTON (CN) — In an increasingly rare moment of bipartisanship, Senate lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed legislation that would permit television crews to record proceedings in federal courts and the Supreme Court. It’s the latest attempt in Congress at...
Third Circuit greenlights Trump removal of exhibit on Washington’s slaves
PHILADELPHIA (CN) — A Third Circuit panel on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s efforts to alter an exhibit on people enslaved at George Washington’s and John Adams’ Philadelphia presidential home can proceed. Published by the appeals court one day before...
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
LONDON (AP) — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds...
Hegseth blasts NATO allies, says US will review forces in Europe
BRUSSELS (AFP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO Thursday the Pentagon will review its force presence in Europe within six months, as he lashed out at allies over defense spending and their response to the Iran war. “This will be a real review. It...
High-stakes British election could trigger challenge to Starmer
MANCHESTER, England (CN) — U.K. voters began casting ballots Thursday in a parliamentary by-election that could determine the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and trigger a leadership battle. The vote in Makerfield, an area on the outskirts of...
Ex-wife’s eBay account sparks fight over hacked evidence
(CN) — A family split, a private eBay account and a disputed password reset landed Thursday before Europe’s highest court, which ruled that evidence does not automatically become unusable simply because the personal data behind it may have been obtained unlawfully....
Wealthiest consumers to blame for trillions in environmental damage
(CN) — The top 10% of households’ rampant consumerism is causing more serious environmental impacts than ever, now reaching into trillions of dollars of damage each year. The largest share of that damage comes not from climate change, but from the loss of...