US student found dead in Russia, suspect arraigned in court
Russian news reports said Alexander Popov has been arraigned for the murder of Catherine Serou, a 34-year-old student from the U.S.
Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Body of missing US student found in Russia, suspect arrested
Russian news reports said searchers on Saturday found the body of an American student who went missing several days earlier and that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Palestinians call off 1M dose COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Israel
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Israel launches airstrike on Gaza 3 weeks after cease-fire
Israel’s Defense Forces launched a counterattack on Gaza Tuesday after a balloon attack sent incendiary devices floating into southern Israel.
Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
New PM of Israel Naftali Bennett gets to work after Netanyahu ousted
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli prime minister
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic wins French Open, earning his 19th major title
Novak Djokovic came all the way back after dropping the first two sets to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final Sunday for his 19th Grand Slam title.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
Christian Eriksen stable after collapse during Denmark's Euro 2020 match
Denmark’s Chritian Eriksen collapsed Saturday during the first half of the Danes’ Euro 2020 match against Finland.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Trooping the Colour: Queen Elizabeth II takes in birthday parade after charming G-7 leaders
Queen Elizabeth II took in her annual June birthday parade Saturday, just one day after greeting leaders at the G-7 Summit.
COVID-19 vaccines: Biden asks world leaders to join US in donating doses
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
Man who slapped French President Macron gets 4 months in prison
Damien Tarel, 28, was sentenced to four months in prison for slapping President Emmanuel Macron in the face earlier this week.