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IAEA to have 'full picture' of Ukraine nuclear plant in days

IAEA to have 'full picture' of Ukraine nuclear plant in days

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting raged Friday near Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in a Russian-held area of eastern Ukraine, as experts from the U.N.
Russia’s Gazprom to halt gas to Europe via key pipeline

Russia’s Gazprom to halt gas to Europe via key pipeline

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian energy giant Gazprom on Friday raised the possibility of a prolonged halt of natural gas supply through a key pipeline to Germany, citing the need for urgent maintenance work.
White House seeks $13.7 billion more for Ukraine

White House seeks $13.7 billion more for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide $13.7 billion in emergency dollars for Ukraine as U.S. aid to the war-torn country is running out.
Trump search inventory reveals new details from FBI seizure

Trump search inventory reveals new details from FBI seizure

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents who searched former President Donald Trump's Florida home last month found top secret records in an office and storage room, along with empty folders with classified banners on them and more than 10,000 government records
Iran briefly seizes 2 US sea drones in Red Sea amid tensions

Iran briefly seizes 2 US sea drones in Red Sea amid tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's navy seized two American sea drones in the Red Sea before letting them go Friday as U.S. warships neared, officials said, in the latest maritime incident involving the Navy's new drone fleet in the Mideast.
Tropical Storm Danielle strengthens into hurricane

Tropical Storm Danielle strengthens into hurricane

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Danielle strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning — the first of an unusually quiet storm season . The storm is not currently a threat to any land.
Afghan mosque blast kills 18, including senior cleric

Afghan mosque blast kills 18, including senior cleric

HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — An explosion tore through a crowded mosque in western Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 18 people, including a prominent cleric, Taliban officials and a local medic said. At least 21 people were hurt.
Turkish pop singer indicted for inciting hatred

Turkish pop singer indicted for inciting hatred

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish pop-singer could face up to three years in prison after she was indicted Friday for “inciting hatred and enmity” over a joke she made about religious schools in the country.
Diplomat: Myanmar gives ex-British envoy 1-year prison term

Diplomat: Myanmar gives ex-British envoy 1-year prison term

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Myanmar has sentenced a former British ambassador to the Southeast Asian nation to a year in prison for failing to register her residence, a diplomat who has been following her case said Friday.
Liechtenstein shakes as lawmakers debate quake insurance

Liechtenstein shakes as lawmakers debate quake insurance

BERLIN (AP) — Two earthquakes hit Liechtenstein just as lawmakers in the tiny Alpine principality were debating the pros and cons of quake insurance.