Biden, NATO members poised to unveil new Ukraine aid at summit
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders of other NATO member states are poised to unveil new aid for war-ravaged Ukraine as they gather for their annual summit in…
Biden meets union leaders as Democrats’ calls to exit race continue
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden returns to the campaign trail on Wednesday, rallying the key constituency of labor leaders, as some fellow Democrats continue to persuade him not to…
Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region kills two, damages port, Ukraine says
KYIV – Russia launched 20 drones and five missiles at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing two people in the Black Sea region of Odesa, damaging port infrastructure and hitting an energy…
Should you hug a sloth? Experts say, ‘No’
Spurred by social media, attractions where visitors interact with animals have surged, but advocates are sounding alarms. Read More
Is France governable? The budget is an early test
Just a couple of weeks ago, France was under scrutiny over how it would plug the holes in its budget. Now the issue is whether the euro area’s second largest…
Trump steps up attacks on US V-P Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
The Republican presidential candidate also blasted Biden about his shaky debate performance on June 27. Read More
Trump steps up attacks on US V-P Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Trump blasted the 81-year-old Biden about his shaky debate performance on June 27. Read More
Statue honouring women and justice vandalised at University of Houston
An anti-abortion group had previously denounced Shahzia Sikander’s sculpture as “satanic”. Read More
Second patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney has died
The patient, Ms Lisa Pisano, was critically ill, suffering from both kidney and heart failure. Read More
Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across US
Millions of Americans in southeast Texas endured brutally hot conditions on Tuesday without the relief of air conditioning after deadly Tropical Storm Beryl knocked out power to a large portion…