Paris reaches its hottest day on record
Soaring temperatures broke records in France as well as Britain and the Netherlands on Thursday as a heatwave gripped Europe for the second time in...
U.S. Justice Department resumes use of death penalty, schedules five executions
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday reinstated a two-decades-long dormant policy allowing the federal government’s use of capital punishment and immediately scheduled the executions for...
Eight state AGs meet with U.S. attorney general to discuss tech giants: Texas AG office
Eight state attorneys general met on Thursday with U.S. Attorney General William Barr to discuss concerns about big tech companies, according to a statement from...
Puerto Rico governor to resign, protesters warn successor: ‘You’re next’
Puerto Ricans danced among the brightly colored houses of San Juan on Thursday after Governor Ricardo Rosselló capitulated to 12 days of protests and resigned,...
Trump welcomes new Defense chief
During a colorful Pentagon ceremony featuring a 21 gun salute, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed his new Defense chief Mark Esper who was...
Sudan protesters don’t want political parties in government – Casper Star-Tribune Online
Sudan protesters don’t want political parties in government Casper Star-Tribune Online Sudan’s generals should be targeted with global sanctions Mail and Guardian View full coverage on Google...
Sudan rebels, protest leaders end rift over power deal – Region – World – Ahram Online
Sudan rebels, protest leaders end rift over power deal – Region – World Ahram Online Sudan’s generals should be targeted with global sanctions Mail and Guardian View...
New North Korea missile test sets off alarms
North Korea test-fired two new short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, South Korean officials said, its first missile test since its leader, Kim Jong Un, and...
Britain begins escorting all UK vessels through Hormuz Strait
Britain has started sending a warship to accompany all British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a change in policy announced on Thursday after the...
Breakingviews TV: Idling Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker is driving faster just to stay in place. The firm’s gross auto margin declined in the latest quarter even as it...