UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Labour ended 13 years of Conservative rule in 1964
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — In 1964, the Conservative Party had been in power for 13 years and was on its fourth prime minister, Alec…
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A mother’s pain as the first victim of Kenya’s deadly protests is buried
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Edith Wanjiku holds onto one of the few photos she’s left with of her teenage son Ibrahim Kamau. His life…
Continue Reading Japanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan hopped into a horse-drawn carriage with King Charles III, laid a wreath at…
Continue Reading How charges against 2 Uvalde school police officers are still leaving some families frustrated
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two indictments against former Uvalde, Texas, schools police officers were the first charges brought against…
Continue Reading As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies
Associated Press GIMHAE AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the…
Continue Reading 8 homeless moms in San Francisco struggled for help. Now, they’re learning to advocate for others
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They know chronic back pain from couch surfing while pregnant. They tuck their children in at bedtime in the…
Continue Reading Cuba’s first transgender athlete shows the progress and challenges faced by LGBTQ people
Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Ely Malik Reyes stepped onto the platform and began delivering powerful punches and spectacular flying kicks against…
Continue Reading Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations warned Friday that only 17% of its 169 targets to improve life for the world’s more…
Continue Reading 10 Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return home after Vatican mediation
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians held prisoner for years by Russia have been released with the Vatican’s mediation. They…
Continue Reading Dagestani Jews look to rebuild after extremist attacks in the restive region of southern Russia
Associated Press Jews in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan in southern Russia say they are determined to regroup and rebuild following a…
Continue Reading Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
Slowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses in a relentless onslaught,…
Continue Reading The brutal killing of a Detroit man in 1982 inspires decades of Asian American activism nationwide
Associated Press Two white autoworkers bludgeoned 27-year-old Chinese American Vincent Chin to death with a baseball bat during his bachelor party in…
Continue Reading Things to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The plea deal resulting in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s freedom was the culmination of a lengthy…
Continue Reading In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Venezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court 3,000 miles from…
Continue Reading Takeaways: How Trump’s possible VP pick shifted on LGBTQ+ issues as his presidential bid neared
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is little-known on the national stage but is now a top choice to be…
Continue Reading As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help…
Continue Reading Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Continue Reading The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange’s 12-year saga
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a…
Continue Reading Doug Burgum vetoed anti-LGBTQ measures while governor. Then he started running for president
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s two terms in office, he approached the job like a CEO…
Continue Reading In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges
Associated Press WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a way to remove names from the…
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