Biden taps former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake for Turkey ambassador
Flake retired from the Senate at the end of his term in 2019, saying he was out of step with the Republican Party in the era of former President Donald Trump. He later wrote a book, “Conscience of a Conservative,” that was a critique of Trump.
Flake retired from the Senate at the end of his term in 2019, saying he was out of step with the Republican Party in the era of former President Donald Trump. He later wrote a book, “Conscience of a Conservative,” that was a critique of Trump.
First lady Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 23, her first solo trip abroad as first lady.
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 23, her first solo trip abroad as first lady.
Death toll climbs to 92 after fire at Iraq hospital COVID-19 ward
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
Lightning strikes kill 38 people in India in 24 hours, officials say
Indian officials say lightning has killed at least 38 people across two states over the past 24 hours.
Indian officials say lightning has killed at least 38 people across two states over the past 24 hours.
World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’
Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.
Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.
World hunger got dramatically worse in pandemic year, U.N. says
A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
Haiti’s president assassinated: US remains ‘deeply engaged’ as country works to recover
The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.
The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.
Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, China says
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
Italy beats England in shootout at Euro 2020
Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time.
Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Haiti sees rise in faith, gang violence after president assassinated
The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
Djokovic wins Wimbledon, ties record for 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.
Pope Francis appears for first time since intestinal surgery
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Haiti requests US to send troops: 'We need help'
Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.
Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.
Futuristic giant 3D cat appears over Tokyo billboard
A giant three-dimensional cat appeared on a large billboard in Tokyo.
A giant three-dimensional cat appeared on a large billboard in Tokyo.
Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.