World
Image
Pentagon: 'U.S. military has no involvement in Israel's operations' in Lebanon
U.S. not providing intelligence support to Israel for its Lebanon operations, says Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh.
Image
Julian Assange to make first appearance since being freed next week
Wikileaks announced the appearance on Wednesday, which will take place in France on Oct. 1. The hearing is related to a report from the Council of Europe that found Assange was a political prisoner, and called for the United States to look into whether he was exposed to inhumane treatment while in prison.
Image
Putin lowers threshold for possible nuclear attacks against the West
“It is proposed that aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear state, be considered as their joint attack on the Russian Federation,” Putin said.
Image
Six people killed in Hurricane Beryl as storm heads toward Jamaica
The strong Category 4 hurricane is expected to reach the southern part of Jamaica on Wednesday morning, and is expected to weaken before making landfall, but winds could still be gusting at a Category 3 intensity.
Image
Results of France, UK elections expected to continue cycle of incumbent government suffering loses
If there’s a way to describe the election trend so far, it’s ‘throw the incumbents out,’” said Mark Thatcher, an author of several books on British policy and a political science professor.
Image
Israel orders evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis, signaling potential ground invasion
Khan Younis is the second largest city in Gaza.
Image
Top Israeli generals favor ceasefire while Netanyahu opposes leaving Hamas in power: Report
There are about 120 Israelis being held as hostages in Gaza.
Image
French voters put populist National Rally party in strong lead in first-round legislative elections
According to French polling agencies, Macron’s grouping of centrist parties could finish a distant third. The second and final round of voting takes place next Sunday.
Image
Iranian presidential election goes into a runoff after reformist candidate gets the most votes
The runoff election will take place July 5.
Image
Ex-Israeli ambassador warns Lebanon may be dragged into war between Israel and Hezbollah
"There is no Lebanese army," former Ambassador Michael Oren said. "It's part of Hezbollah."
Image
State Department says no foul play is suspected in death of US embassy staffer in Kyiv
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller did not disclose the name of the male staffer, or the cause of his death, but said the employee was working “under chief of mission authority” at the time.
Image
Bolivian president replaces military leaders after soldiers storm palace in potential coup attempt
Bolivia President Luis Arce confronted the soldiers in the palace and told the country's commander of its Army, Juan José Zúñiga, to surrender.
Image
President of Kenya withdraws finance bill following violent protests
A massive protest broke out Tuesday over the bill where part of the parliament building caught on fire and over 20 people were killed.