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UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed
UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to Port-au-Prince comes as gang violence persists. According to U.N. data, 2,300 people have been killed in Haiti this year, with another 100 kidnapped.
The Associated Press | Jun 17, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors. This brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes to at least 208.
The Associated Press | Jun 17, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
Rain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season
Rain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the system is expected to bring intense rain to southern states including Texas and Louisiana this week.
The Associated Press | Jun 17, 2026, 2:04 AM UTC
40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup
40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup
Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated.
The Associated Press | Jun 16, 2026, 6:19 AM UTC
UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.
The Associated Press | Jun 16, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags on
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags on
U.S. allies at the Group of Seven summit are pushing the war in Ukraine back on President Donald Trump's agenda. The Iran conflict has recently overshadowed the war in Ukraine.
The Associated Press | Jun 16, 2026, 5:37 AM UTC
Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of a reported detention but hasn't commented further.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC
Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
Eldest son of Norway's crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Eldest son of Norway's crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years in prison. He was found guilty of two of the four rape charges he was facing and acquitted of the other two.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 8:25 AM UTC
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