BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have issued a first arrest warrant in their investigation into the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to a media report. A German public broadcaster ARD and two newspapers said in a joint report that federal prosecutors obtained an arrest
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A judge barred an indicted, election-denying lawyer from being involved in one of Dominion Voting Systems’ 2020 election defamation cases after she publicly leaked the company’s internal emails. The lawyer, Stefanie Lambert, had represented former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne in the lawsuit, which Dominion filed because he has repeatedly accused
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic presidential nominee, but Donald Trump is continuing to describe the vice president’s elevation to the top of her party’s ticket as “unconstitutional” and accusing her of taking part in a “coup.” No serious effort to challenge Harris’ status as the Democratic nominee is underway.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethics violation. It’s the second major court action shaking up Thai politics after the main opposition party was ordered dissolved last week. Wednesday’s ruling involved Srettha’s appointment of a Cabinet member who had been jailed over an
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is using a new book to lament what he sees as an explosion of government rules he fears is having serious consequences for the “lives and liberties of every American.” But some of the people the conservative justice portrayed in the book as victims have a more nuanced
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a court ruled he had violated the constitution, in a shock decision that plunges the kingdom into further political uncertainty. The verdict comes a week after the same court dissolved the country’s popular
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban are celebrating their third year as rulers of Afghanistan at a former U.S. air base. But they’re not talking about Afghans. Aid agencies warn that humanitarian efforts in the country are gravely underfunded and that economic collapse and climate change are destroying livelihoods. A grand military parade
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — People in Kiribati are going to the polls for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China. A second round of voting is scheduled on Aug. 19 for all parliamentary
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivier Giroud made his Los Angeles FC debut Tuesday night during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match against the San Jose Earthquakes. The 37-year-old French striker came on as a substitute in the 71st minute of LAFC’s 4-1 victory. He had a chance inside the box in the 90th minute,
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — George Springer knew he was going to be ejected for arguing after a replay call. That didn’t stop the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder from showing his frustration. Springer got into a heated argument with home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez during the seventh inning of Toronto’s game against the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war. Three years have now passed. The third year of Taliban rule saw them tighten their grip on society, especially with restrictions on women
Continue ReadingBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022 as the former technology executive seeks reelection to a second term. Tax records released by his campaign show Gianforte has continued raking in money from investments since entering politics a decade ago. He
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud homered early and hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Atlanta Braves past the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night. Ramón Laureano also went deep and Austin Riley singled twice to lead Atlanta to its second consecutive win over San Francisco in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides. But the chances of a breakthrough appear slim. Israel and Hamas are set to resume discussions on Thursday, but they’ve been mulling
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael King pitched six sharp innings, Manny Machado drove in two runs and David Peralta homered as the San Diego Padres beat Pittsburgh 3-0 on Tuesday night to hand the Pirates their ninth straight loss. The Padres won for the 18th time in 21 games since July 20 and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu. The magnitude 7.1 quake caused no deaths or severe damage, but the advisory has led to widespread confusion
Continue ReadingBy Lex Harvey, Manveena Suri and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — A court in Bangladesh has ordered an investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s alleged role in the police killing of a man during the deadly protests that led to her ouster, state media reported Tuesday. Hasina, who fled the country earlier this month following
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher in a quiet Wednesday after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to follow up on one of its best days of the year and climb within 3.7% of its all-time high set last
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th home run since the All-Star break and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tuesday night. Will Wagner continued his strong start in the majors with two hits, including a two-run double
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It’s been three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They have transitioned from insurgency to authority, imposed their interpretation of Islamic law and sought to reinforce their claim to legitimacy. Despite no international recognition as the country’s official rulers, the Taliban enjoy high-level meetings with major regional
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