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JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press
UK ‘partygate’ report blames culture of Johnson’s office
A report into lockdown-breaching U.K. government parties says blame for a culture of rule-breaking in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office must rest with those at the top.2 years ago
Associated Press
Several injured in train, bus collision in southern Germany
A train collided with a bus and derailed at a railroad crossing in southern Germany on Tuesday, police said. Several people were injured, some of them severely.2 years ago
Associated Press
Airbnb ends rentals in China to focus on outbound tourists
Airbnb Inc. will stop listing homes and experiences inside China this summer and instead focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad2 years ago
Barry Neild, CNN
Elizabeth line: Huge new underground railway opens deep beneath London
Named after Queen Elizabeth II, London's new $25B tube line connects East and West London like never before.2 years ago
ELENA BECATOROS, OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and RICARDO MAZALAN, Associated Press
200 bodies found in Mariupol as war rages in Ukraine’s east
Ukrainian authorities say that workers digging through rubble found 200 bodies in Mariupol. That's another grim discovery in the ruined port city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.2 years ago
MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer
Expert says monkeypox likely spread by sex at raves in Europe
A leading World Health Organization adviser says the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox in developed countries is "a random event" that might be explained by sexual behavior at two recent raves in Europe.2 years ago
Kevin Liptak, Donald Judd and Nectar Gan, CNN
Biden says US would respond ‘militarily’ if China attacked Taiwan
President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if China attempts to take Taiwan by force, a warning that appeared to deviate from the deliberate ambiguity traditionally held by Washington.2 years ago
JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press
‘Never have I been so ashamed’: Russian envoy criticizes war
A veteran Russian diplomat to the U.N. Office at Geneva says he handed in his resignation before sending out a scathing letter to foreign colleagues inveighing against the “aggressive war unleashed” by President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.2 years ago
DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press
Starbucks leaving Russian market, shutting 130 stores
Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market. In a memo to employees Monday, the Seattle coffee giant said it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.2 years ago
JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns over inflation
President Joe Biden has launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations aimed at strengthening their economies as he warns Americans worried about high inflation that it is “going to be a haul” before they feel relief.2 years ago
Daria Markina, Josh Berlinger and Jack Guy, CNN
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine conflict’s first war crimes trial
A 21-year-old Russian soldier was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for killing an unarmed man in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since Russia's invasion.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Tornado hits western German city; at least 30 injured
Police in Germany say at least 30 people have been injured, 10 seriously, after a tornado struck the western city of Paderborn.2 years ago
Associated Press
After string of adventures, ancient gold ring back in Greece
A more than 3,000-year-old gold signet ring that was stolen from an Aegean island in World War II, crossed the Atlantic, was bought by a Nobel Prize-winning Hungarian scientist and ended up in a Swedish museum has found its way back to Greece.2 years ago
Ellie Kaufman and Barbara Starr, CNN
US likely to keep 100,000 troops in Europe for foreseeable future in face of Russian threat, US officials say
The US is expected to keep 100,000 troops stationed in Europe for the foreseeable future U.S. officials say.2 years ago
AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press
Biden: SKorean chip plant a model for deeper ties to Asia
President Joe Biden says a South Korean computer chip factory that is the model for a similar plant in Texas can help deepen ties with the Indo Pacific.2 years ago
NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Associated Press
Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79
The Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for “Chariots of Fire” and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Ukrainian curling team finds shelter and training facilities in Utah
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation has adopted the Ukrainian National Curling Team so they can live and train here while the war in Ukraine rages on.2 years ago
ALAN FRAM, Associated Press
Senate votes final congressional OK for $40B Ukraine aid
A $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies has cleared the Senate and will head to President Joe Biden for his signature.2 years ago
Maegan Vazquez and Kate Sullivan, CNN
Biden: Finland, Sweden have ‘full, total, complete backing’ of US as they seek to join NATO
President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed the leaders of Finland and Sweden to the White House and said both countries have the "full, total, complete backing" of the U.S. after the two nations submitted their formal applications to become NATO members.2 years ago
NICK PERRY, Associated Press
Court considers whether US can seize a Russian yacht in Fiji
On May 5, five U.S. federal agents boarded the massive Russian-owned superyacht Amadea that was berthed in Lautoka harbor in Fiji.2 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Two new species of fish found in the Amazon
Two new colorful species of fish have been found in Brazil's Amazon Basin -- and they are already at risk of disappearing due to extinction.2 years ago
Anna Cooban, CNN Business
Europe plans to spend $221 billion to ditch Russia’s energy
The European Union has unveiled a €210 billion ($221 billion) plan to wean itself off Russian oil and gas.2 years ago
LORNE COOK, Associated Press
NATO chief hails ‘historic moment’ as Finland, Sweden apply
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that Finland and Sweden have applied for membership amid concerns over Russia’s war on Ukraine.2 years ago
