Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations, end of islands’ territorial status
A group of Caribbean leaders has met with senior clergy from the Church of England as the push for slavery reparations intensifies.
Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses
Ukraine’s air force says its air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles launched by Russia in overnight attacks.
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
The world has long considered the strait — which passes the coastlines of Iran and Oman — a free-to-use, international waterway.
US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month
The Navy initially described the July 1 crash as an emergency landing and said there was “no indication the emergency was caused by hostile action.”
Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation
No casualties have been reported, but this marks a potentially significant escalation.
Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis
Tokyo, a 5-year-old Labrador became disoriented and unable to walk.
Israeli fire in Gaza kills 5 people, including a little girl, health officials say
A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed at least four Palestinians and wounded another, according to officials at Shifa hospital, where the casualties were…
Ukraine’s prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort to bring fresh momentum to his administration.
Solar-powered tricycles help Cubans navigate fuel shortages and blackouts
The tricycles, costing between $2,000 and $4,000, are used for transporting goods and covering routes once served by buses.
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
The change, effective Thursday, aims to promote a pet-friendly culture.