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Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections

Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Separatist parties appear to be in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region as the pro-union Socialist Party is poised to win the most votes in an election on Sunday, according
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Putin in Cabinet shakeup moves to replace defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

Putin in Cabinet shakeup moves to replace defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

VILCHA, Ukraine — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin began a Cabinet shakeup on Sunday, proposing the replacement of Sergei Shoigu as defense minister as he begins his fifth term in office.
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes wakes people on the Mexico-Guatemala border

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes wakes people on the Mexico-Guatemala border

TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — A strong earthquake shook the border of Mexico and Guatemala early Sunday, driving frightened residents into the streets. The temblor struck just before 6 a.m.
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An apartment block collapses in a Russian border city after heavy shelling, injuring over a dozen

An apartment block collapses in a Russian border city after heavy shelling, injuring over a dozen

An apartment block partially collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod on Sunday, leaving at least 19 injured. Officials blamed Ukrainian shelling and said there were also likely deaths.
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A fire burns down almost an entire shopping center housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw

A fire burns down almost an entire shopping center housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A fire broke out on Sunday morning in a vast shopping center housing 1,400 shops and service outlets in the Bialoleka district in Poland's capital.
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Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says

Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.
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US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete

US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S.
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Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.
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UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request to become the 194th member of the United Nations.
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Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister

Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister for the lower house’s approval.
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