A UK election has been called for July 4. Here's what to know

The United Kingdom’s first national election in five years is shaping up as a battle for the country’s soul, with some saying it poses an existential threat to the governing Conservative Party, which has been in power since 2010. The center-right Conservatives took power during the depths of the global …...Read More

WV Gov. Justice ends jail staffing state of emergency after nearly 2 years

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Friday he is ending the state of emergency over staffing in the state Department of Corrections. The Republican governor called on the state National Guard to help stop worker attrition at the state’s jails and prisons almost two years ago now. Last summer, the …...Read More

Nearly 140 migrants have reportedly entered Greece in 24 hours

Nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours, making the dangerous sea voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, authorities said Friday. One man, who had set off from North Africa, drowned off the southern island of Crete. Greece, along with Spain and Italy, is a key entry …...Read More

Zach Wilson excited for 'fresh start' with Broncos after tumultuous Jets tenure

The New York Jets moved on from quarterback Sam Darnold, the third overall draft pick in 2018, to select Zach Wilson with the second pick three years later. Another three years have gone by, and Wilson is now with the Denver Broncos. Wilson's tenure with Gang Green was an utter …...Read More

In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks

At the rear of Rio de Janeiro's polluted Guanabara Bay, thousands of mangroves rise as tall as 13 feet from a previously deforested area. The 30,000 trees, planted by non-profit organization Instituto Mar Urbano over four years in the Guapimirim environmental protection area, stand as an example for cities seeking …...Read More

Billionaire CEO Schwarzman changes course and backs Trump citing rising antisemitism as top concern

Blackstone CEO and co-founder Stephen Schwarzman revealed on Friday that he will be supporting former President Donald Trump in 2024 after previously distancing himself from Trump leading into the GOP primary. "I share the concern of most Americans that our economic, immigration and foreign policies are taking the country in …...Read More

Illegal immigrant convicted of sex crimes arrested in Virginia

An El Salvadoran man living in the United States illegally and subsequently convicted of sexual battery against a Virginia woman was arrested last week, authorities said. Deportation officers took Joe Alfredo Maldonado into custody on May 14 in Manassas, Virginia, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said. "Joe Alfredo Maldonado’s …...Read More

UN warns of 'frightening and disturbing' activity in western Burma

The U.N. human rights office warned Friday of "frightening and disturbing reports" about the impact of new violence in Burma's western state of Rakhine, pointing to new attacks on Rohingya civilians by the military and an ethnic armed group fighting it. Spokesperson Liz Throssell of the office of the U.N. …...Read More

Hunter Biden defense team questions who actually filled out the key gun form

Hunter Biden's defense attorney, Abbe Lowell, seemed to telegraph a key element of his defense strategy in a Delaware federal court Friday about who exactly filled out the key federal gun form in question in the case. The heart of the government’s case is Hunter Biden checking a box on …...Read More

Neighbour Kidnaps, Kills 3-Year-Old Girl In Delhi, Arrested: Cops

The accused, Anil (34), was traced and detained at about 11.55 pm. (Representational) A three-year-old girl was kidnapped and killed allegedly by a neighbour in southwest Delhi, police said on Friday. The girl's body was found in a drain and the accused was arrested after a brief exchange of fire, …...Read More