World Jul 18 EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
World Jul 18 Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church Since ending a ceasefire in March, Israel has regularly launched far deadlier strikes across Gaza against what it says are Hamas militants, frequently killing women and children. By Wafaa Shurafa, Julia Frankel, Fatma Khaled, Associated Press
Politics Jul 18 Men deported by U.S. to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined time The Trump administration has sent hundreds of Venezuelans and others to Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama, and deported eight men earlier this month to South Sudan, also an African country. By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Jul 18 Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor Bolsonaro is currently on trial at the Supreme Court accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election in which he was defeated by left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. By Associated Press
World Jul 17 Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 54 people in 24 hours, officials say Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. By Associated Press
Jul 17 Watch 9:33 Amid a violent week in Syria, a look at the stability of the new government By Stephanie Sy, Sonia Kopelev In Syria, violence continued between rival factions even after a ceasefire deal. Government troops withdrew overnight from a region as Israel said it would not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, extending its attempted control of the area. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Jul 17 What’s in the GOP bill clawing back $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting? By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate approved the vast majority of President Donald Trump's request in the early morning hours Thursday, 51-48. Continue reading
Jul 17 Massive fire engulfs shopping mall in Iraq, killing more than 60 By Ali Abdul Hassan and Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Iraqi officials say a fire engulfed a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing more than 60 people in eastern Wasit province. Continue reading
Jul 17 Myanmar troops recapture strategic town from rebel forces By Grant Peck, Associated Press State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort. Continue reading
Jul 17 Zelenskyy appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister for war-weary Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister. Continue reading