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PARIS (AP) — French national Louis Arnaud has arrived in France after being released by Iran where he was imprisoned for over 20 months for allegedly taking part in nationwide protests. Arnaud was greeted at Paris-Le-Bourget airport by his family and France’s foreign affairs minister. Arnaud had been arrested in September 2022 along with other
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities are closing down the Acropolis for much of the afternoon for a second day as the country swelters under unseasonably high temperatures. The Culture Ministry says the hilltop citadel will be closed from midday to 5 p.m. or from 0900 to 1400 GMT on Thursday. All other archaeological sites
Continue ReadingBy LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO defense ministers are trying to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine. They’re meeting over two days in Brussels. The chances of agreement improved after Hungary promised not to veto the scheme as long as it’s not forced
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press A guide to everything you need to know about the European Championship, which starts on Friday in Germany.
Continue ReadingBy KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops. The Chinese government has said it will take “all measures necessary to protect our legitimate rights and interests.” It hasn’t specified what those might be, but
Continue ReadingBy FIRDIA LISNAWATI Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has began the trial of an Australian man who faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted of possessing methamphetamine under the country’s tough drug laws. Troy Andrew Smith, from Port Lincoln in South Australia, was
Continue ReadingBy MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African lawmakers are expected to elect the country’s president on Friday after being sworn in at the first sitting of Parliament. It will also reveal the kind of unity government the ruling African National Congress has managed to cobble together after losing its majority for the
Continue ReadingBy NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Desperate hands clutched at Ali Elwan’s arms, legs and neck, and screams misted his ears, as he spat out saltwater and fought for three hours to keep afloat in the night, dozens of miles from land. Although a poor swimmer, he lived — one of just
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Court of Justice has ordered Hungary to pay a fine of 200 million euros and a further 1 million euros per day of delay for failing to comply with the bloc’s asylum rules. The court had ruled in December 2020 that Hungary had failed to abide by the bloc’s policies
Continue ReadingBy KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else will you check Google Maps to find your Airbnb, post an Instagram video from the Eiffel Tower, or WhatsApp friends and family back home? Of course, if you’re using apps that gobble up
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say that a military history buff found a collection of confidential documents related to the country’s military in a pile of old papers he bought for under $1. The collector then reported them to security units. Media reports on Thursday didn’t say what the documents were or whether anyone
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager returned to Dodger Stadium in a big way, hammering a go-ahead, three-run homer that reminded Los Angeles Dodgers fans what they’ve been missing. Texas’ 3-2 victory Wednesday night was Seager’s first regular-season game at Dodger Stadium since he left as a free agent in 2021 and signed a $325
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For the second straight season, the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Hershey Bears will meet in the Calder Cup Finals. Hershey beat Cleveland 3-2 in overtime of Game 7 to win the Eastern Conference Championship. Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals will be played Friday in Hershey, PA. Puck drop is at 4:00 p.m. PT.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager returned to Dodger Stadium in a big way, hammering a go-ahead, three-run homer that reminded Los Angeles Dodgers fans what they’ve been missing. Texas’ 3-2 victory Wednesday night was Seager’s first regular-season game at Dodger Stadium since he left as a free agent in 2021 and signed a $325
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate began what’s likely to be an all-night voting marathon on the details of President Javier Milei ‘s sweeping proposals to slash spending and boost his own powers early Thursday, shortly after giving the plan overall approval in a narrow vote as thousands of
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Walker Buehler in his return to Dodger Stadium and the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Wednesday night when Andy Pages ran through a stop sign and was thrown out at the plate for
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate began what’s likely to be an all-night voting marathon on the details of President Javier Milei ‘s sweeping proposals to slash spending and boost his own powers early Thursday, shortly after giving the plan overall approval in a narrow vote. Senators voted 37
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A groundbreaking ceremony today in Mead Valley marked the start of construction on a $580 million project to establish an all- in-one medical campus providing “essential care” for Riverside County residents of all ages. The 18-acre “Wellness Village” was formally approved by the Board of Supervisors in April and is intended to integrate behavioral
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democrat’s push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November. The Senate has approved three new members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including
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The long-delayed Homeless Navigation Center in Palm Springs is now providing hygiene services, meals, and shelter with the goal to eventually move people into permanent housing. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson toured the project today with more on the progress being made. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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