Biden will host Sweden's prime minister at the White House as the Nordic nation seeks to join NATO (apnews.com)
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics (apnews.com)
The US flies nuclear-capable bombers in a fresh show of force against North Korea (apnews.com)
Israel's air force attacks Syria and Syrian air defense missile explodes over northern Israel (apnews.com)
Windows smashed in Swiss city, 7 detained in 'echo' of violence in France (apnews.com)
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt (apnews.com)
Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously (apnews.com)
The nation’s health disparities have had a tragic impact: Over the past two decades, the higher mortality rate among Black Americans resulted in 1.6 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. That higher mortality rate resulted in a cumulative loss of more than 80 million years of life due to people dying young and...
France will deploy 40,000 police officers to quell violence that followed deadly police shooting (apnews.com)
Based on an initial investigation, Prache said, he concluded that "the conditions for the legal use of the weapon were not met.”...
Canada's largest city elects first woman of color as mayor (apnews.com)
Oil spill from Shell pipeline fouls farms and a river in a long-polluted part of Nigeria (apnews.com)
Oil spill from Shell pipeline fouls farms and a river in a long-polluted part of Nigeria (apnews.com)
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures (apnews.com)
El Salvador's president is running for reelection, though critics say the constitution prohibits him (apnews.com)
Germany offers to station 4,000 troops in Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern flank (apnews.com)
Early vote count for Guatemala's presidential election indicates second round ahead (apnews.com)
Thousands of North Koreans march in anti-US rallies as country marks Korean War anniversary (apnews.com)
Oil spill from Shell pipeline fouls farms and a river in a long-polluted part of Nigeria (apnews.com)
Australia’s High Court dismisses Russia’s bid for injunction to halt its embassy’s eviction (apnews.com)
Nearly half of US honeybee colonies died last year. Struggling beekeepers stabilize population (apnews.com)
Nearly half of US honeybee colonies died last year. Struggling beekeepers stabilize population (apnews.com)
Israeli military kills Palestinian gunman as settlers rampage through Palestinian town (apnews.com)
7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are recalled after they cut or stabbed children (apnews.com)
About 7.5 million singing and swimming “Baby Shark” bath toys are being recalled after multiple lacerations and puncture wounds were reported in children playing with them.
Wagner leader calls for rebellion against Russian defense chief, Kremlin orders his arrest (apnews.com)
Unleashing the Hounds: Wagner's Rebellion, Putin's Fumble, and Ukraine's Unwavering Spirit (apnews.com)
Buckle up, folks, because we’re diving back into the frontlines of Russian politics. And let me tell you, it’s wilder than a vodka-fueled bear wrestling match....
Russia opens criminal probe into Wagner Group head over alleged threats to oust defense minister (apnews.com)
The announcement follows a statement from owner Yevgeny Prigozhin accusing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike on Wagner’s field camps in the Ukraine where its soldier are fighting on behalf of Russia against Ukranian forces.