China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South...
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits a bit, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up...
Torrential rains inundate southeastern Texas, causing flooding that has closed schools and roads
HOUSTON (AP) — Torrential rain inundated southeastern Texas on Friday, forcing schools to cancel classes and closing numerous highways around Houston. More than 9 inches (23...
Bomb kills 5 people, including children, at a refugee camp in eastern Congo
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A bomb at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least 5 people, including children, a spokesperson for the Congolese...
A suspected Islamic State group attack on pro-government force in east Syria kills at least 13
BEIRUT (AP) — Suspected members of the Islamic State group attacked three posts for Syrian government forces and pro-government gunmen early Friday killing at least 13,...
Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths pass 200
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto has postponed next week’s planned reopening of schools until further notice, as heavy rains and floods that have...
The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled
LONDON (AP) — A High Court judge ruled Friday that the U.K. government acted unlawfully when it approved a plan to meet climate targets without evidence...
Russian activist gets 15-year sentence for attempting to set fire to a military conscription office
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian activist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to set fire to a military conscription office in protest...
French police peacefully remove pro-Palestinian students occupying a university building in Paris
PARIS (AP) — French police on Friday peacefully removed dozens of students from a building at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po,...
Ukrainian officials urge Western partners to speed up military aid deliveries amid Russian onslaught
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president and foreign minister on Friday pressed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron to accelerate the delivery of promised military aid to...