EU Parliament to decide on second term for Commission chief von der Leyen
STRASBOURG – Ursula von der Leyen’s political fate will be decided on Thursday, when the European Parliament chooses whether to elect or reject her for another five-year term as president…
Trump’s running mate Vance introduces himself to nation, accepts Republican US V-P nomination
He opposed military aid for Ukraine and defended Trump’s attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Read More
Mayor of Russia’s Black Sea port Novorossiisk issues sea drone alert
The mayor of the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiisk issued a sea drone alert on Thursday morning, he said on the Telegram messaging app. Read More
Iconic Mirage hotel in Las Vegas disappears after 34 years
It ushered in an era of luxe resorts for the Las Vegas Strip. Read More
Secret Service head to testify to US congressional panel on Trump shooting
WASHINGTON – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has agreed to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee on July 22 for a hearing related to the shooting of…
Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City
Civilians have been shown designated escape routes and warned the area would remain a combat zone. Read More
Gunman had searched for images of Trump and Biden, FBI says
He had also searched for dates of Trump appearances and the Democratic National Convention. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 18
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, July 18, 2024. Read More
US military ends Gaza floating pier mission to bring aid to Palestinians by sea
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that its mission to install and operate a temporary, floating pier off the coast of Gaza was complete, formally ending an extraordinary…
Mali army chief launches investigation into video of soldier ‘cannibalism’
BAMAKO – Mali’s armed forces have ordered an investigation into a video showing a man in Malian military uniform cutting into a corpse in front of his peers, the army…