Takeaways from AP’s report on Ukraine’s battle to defend its democracy in wartime
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The Guardian - World
‘Defending democracy is paramount’: Rula Jebreal warns against Meloni rule
The journalist, and critics, accuse the Italian PM of leading the country towards authoritarianism. The first time Rula Jebreal came face to face with Giorgia Meloni was for a TV debate in November 2016.. It was the day after the US presidential ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Takeaways from the Supreme Court's historic term
The Supreme Court handles the tough cases, so every term is notable, but this one in particular reshaped vast parts of the American system of government and touched some of the most sensitive cultural issues of our time. New York Times reporter ... -
The New York Times - World
Five Takeaways From the U.K. General Election
The Labour Party won a resounding victory over the Conservatives, but smaller parties, including the populist Reform, did better than expected.United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
Four Takeaways From Biden’s Post-Debate Interview
In his first television interview since the debate, President Biden tried to reassure supporters, but he spent much of the interview resisting questions about his capabilities.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Inside the Dangerous Work of Defending Ukraine's Skies
Behind Ukraine’s air-defense systems are men and women who often make split-second decisions that can save scores of lives.Ukraine -
CBS News - Top stories
4 major takeaways from this historic Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court just had one of its most consequential terms in decades, resulting in a flurry of blockbuster decisions with the potential to transform America's system of government and Americans' everyday lives. Here are 4 major takeaways from ... -
The Hill - Politics
5 takeaways from President Biden’s big interview with George Stephanopoulos
President Biden gave the most important TV interview of his career Friday. Biden spoke to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News for 22 minutes during a campaign trip to Wisconsin. The conversation came with his presidency in real peril. There has been ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
Buddy Hield is traded to the Warriors from the 76ers, AP source says, as busy offseason continues
Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA before he finally played a postseason game -
NBC News - Top stories
A defiant Biden, in denial of the polls and calls to step aside: 3 takeaways from the ABC interview
President Joe Biden sat Friday for his first television interview since his poor debate performance, a high-stakes moment of seeking to reassure allies and voters. -
NBC News - Politics
A defiant Biden, in denial of the polls and calls to step aside: 3 takeaways from the ABC interview
President Joe Biden sat Friday for his first television interview since his poor debate performance, a high-stakes moment of seeking to reassure allies and voters. -
ESPN - Sports
Brewers get Civale from Rays to bolster rotation
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, adding the veteran to a thin starting rotation in hopes of holding onto first place in the National League Central. -
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Ukraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to strategic town
A spokesperson for Ukraine’s military said its army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region which has been reduced to rubble under a months-long Russian assaultUkraine -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of Chasiv Yar as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
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Election outcomes won't change its Ukraine support, says the UN General Assembly's president
The president of the U.N. General Assembly says it will keep standing up for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty whatever the outcome of national elections across the globe this year, adding that no country has the right to invade ...Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Finland's president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.
Finland’s president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.China -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian army confirms retreat from part of key town of Chasiv Yar
Fall of strategically important town in eastern Ukraine would bring Moscow closer to aim of capturing entire Donetsk region. What we know on day 863 Continue reading...Ukraine -
The New York Times - Science
What Is Aphelion? Earth Reaches Its Greatest Distance From the Sun on Friday
Our planet whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet reached its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion. -
BBC News - Top stories
Female MPs call harassment an assault on democracy
"This election has been the worst election I have ever stood in," Labour's Jess Phillips tells the count. -
ABC News - World
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian leads in initial results from Iran’s presidential election, state TV reports
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian leads in initial results from Iran’s presidential election, state TV reports -
ABC News - World
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
June 28-July 4, 2024 Hurricane Beryl powered through the Caribbean on its way to Mexico. Guatemala marked its army's 153rd anniversary. Campaigns opened in Venezuela with political rallies ahead of the July 28 election. Brazil soccer fans watched ... -
Financial Times - World
The battle to control Africa’s national parks
A single NGO is managing an ever-growing number of wildlife reserves. Critics say it is engaged in colonialism 2.0 -
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ABC News - World
The Latest | Hamas says 'positive response' from mediators to its cease-fire amendments
A spokesperson for Hamas says the group’s proposed amendments to the most recent U_S_ plan for a cease-fire in Gaza “have been met with a positive response by the mediators.” -
Financial Times - Business
Conservatives set for historic UK election defeat, polls suggest
Labour leader Keir Starmer could secure a parliamentary majority of more than 200United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
Younger Mongolians helped deliver a setback to the ruling party in last week’s parliamentary elections after three decades of democracy but it’s unclear if the country is headed for a major changes -
ABC News - World
AP PHOTOS: Voters will deliver judgment on Conservative government in UK national election
Voters in the United Kingdom will cast ballots in a national election on Thursday, passing judgment on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20 months in office — and the four Conservative prime ministers before him. Polls, commentators and ...United Kingdom -
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AP PHOTOS: Madrid hosts high heels race to celebrate Pride Week
Participants delighted the crowds as they raced in high heels through Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood during Pride Week. In the heart of the city’s gay district, competitors in vibrant footwear elicited cheers and applause as they crossed the finish ... -
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AP PHOTOS: Madrid hosts high heels race to celebrate Pride Week
Participants delighted the crowds as they raced in high heels through Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood during Pride Week. In the heart of the city’s gay district, competitors in vibrant footwear elicited cheers and applause as they crossed the finish ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Murrays and all-British battles headline Wimbledon day four
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Thursday as he teams up with brother Jamie in the men's doubles, while there are two all-British battles in the singles. -
The Hill - Politics
Trump is finally — and rightly — winning the ‘lawfare’ battle
With the court’s reasonable and historically consistent ruling, all of the Trump prosecutions stand in peril.Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
The US supreme court utterly distorted the true threat to American democracy | Lawrence Douglas
According to the court, a rogue prosecutor is somehow more dangerous to US rule of law than a rogue commander-in-chief. In its extraordinarily disturbing decision earlier this week granting presidents wide-ranging immunity from criminal ... -
ABC News - Entertainment
The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024 -
ABC News - Sports
LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
LeBron James is coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one in which the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles LakersNBA -
ABC News - Sports
Franz Wagner, Magic agree to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that forward Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension that will be worth at least $224 million -
ESPN - Sports
Southgate defends Bellingham, accepts fine
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been fined by UEFA for "breaching the basic rules of decent conduct" by motioning to grab his crotch in front of the Slovakia bench during England's Euro 2024 round-of-16 win on Sunday. -
The Guardian - World
Battles of the Brits await with Draper v Norrie and Boulter v Dart
Compatriots talk of mutual respect and healthy rivalry before men’s and women’s all-British second round ties. Considering there were 18 home players in the main draws this year, that there should be a couple of all-British clashes at Wimbledon is ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth
She was convicted of multiple baby murders, but then fell out of the headlines. Here’s what’s happened since.