Category Archives: World
UK military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht in the Channel
LONDON (AP) - A Russian warship fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, authorities said, an incident that caused no damage but illustrated heighte...
17h ago
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime, confirming his change of heart on the po...
19h ago
Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurr...
21h ago
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
PALU, Indonesia (AP) - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than ...
Jun 15, 2026
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tourn...
Jun 15, 2026
World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
GENEVA (AP) - A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn't brea...
Jun 15, 2026
US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A top Alaska election official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear ...
Jun 15, 2026
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military o...
Jun 15, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) - Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically-motivated investigation into him and his wife, saying the Trump adm...
Jun 15, 2026
Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in a collapse to stand trial
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - The sibling owners of the Santo Domingo nightclub where a roof collapse killed 236 people and injured more than 100 last year will stand trial for involuntary ...
Jun 15, 2026
