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Belarus hands investigative reporter 8-year prison sentence

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Belarus on Wednesday sentenced a prominent investigative journalist to eight years in prison, the latest move in a sweeping crackdown on independent media by the Belarusian authorities.
Sunak makes Parliament debut as PM, axes more Truss policies

Sunak makes Parliament debut as PM, axes more Truss policies

LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak faced the opposition in Parliament for the first time as Britain's prime minister Wednesday, promising to restore economic stability after his predecessor’s tax plans triggered market tumult.

Wisconsin judge won't allow partial addresses on ballots

MADISON, Wis.
Mexican-born filmmaker fears losing hope if DACA thrown out

Mexican-born filmmaker fears losing hope if DACA thrown out

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Under a string of golden street lights, the directions roll off Jorge Xolalpa's tongue interchangeably in English and Spanish as he paces the sidewalk with a cameraman by his side.
Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces

Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, in a show of force amid the heightened tensions with the Wes
Competition Bureau raises concerns about WestJet-Sunwing deal

Competition Bureau raises concerns about WestJet-Sunwing deal

OTTAWA — The federal Competition Bureau has raised significant concerns about WestJet Airlines Ltd.
US imposes more Iranian sanctions over Mahsa Amini's death

US imposes more Iranian sanctions over Mahsa Amini's death

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on members of Iran's intelligence agency, leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, prison wardens and others, acting 40 days since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while being held by t
Frisch targets GOP voters tired of Boebert's 'angertainment'

Frisch targets GOP voters tired of Boebert's 'angertainment'

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A word was notably missing from a recent news release by Colorado congressional candidate Adam Frisch: “Democrat.
Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debate

Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debate

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sparring over crime, abortion and the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection took center stage Tuesday as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced her Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.

Finland reforms abortion law to replace outdated legislation

HELSINKI (AP) — Lawmakers have approved a legislative reform that will ease the process of getting an abortion in Finland, which currently has the Nordic region’s strictest abortion law, dating back to 1970 and seen by many citizens as outdated.
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