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France’s highest court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrants

PARIS (AP) — France’s highest court on Friday upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s personal immunity as a head of state while green-lighting possible future war crime warrants, drawing criticism from human rights lawyers and Syrian activist

Jul 25, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >

1 dead, 1 wounded, suspect at large in University of New Mexico dorm shooting

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One person was fatally shot and another was wounded early Friday at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where authorities said the suspect remains at large.

Jul 25, 2025 7:20 AM Read more >

Militant Georges Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention

BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese pro-Palestinian communist militant arrived in Lebanon Friday following his release after more than 40 years in detention in France.

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School roof collapse in western India kills 7 children and injures at least 21

NEW DELHI (AP) — The roof of a government middle school building collapsed Friday in India’s western state of Rajasthan, killing seven children and injuring at least 21, a senior police official said.

Jul 25, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

Republicans and independents have warmed on the Supreme Court, but Democrats haven't: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ views of the Supreme Court have moderated somewhat since the court’s standing dropped sharply after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, according to a new poll.

Jul 25, 2025 5:02 AM Read more >

Philippine Supreme Court rules impeachment bid against vice president is unconstitutional

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Supreme Court ruled Friday that an impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte violated the country’s constitution due to a key technicality, a decision that blocks her upcoming trial over a ra

Jul 25, 2025 4:56 AM Read more >

Ohio officer dies after shooter lying in wait ambushed police who parked to eat lunch

LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — An officer in Ohio has died after a shooter lying in wait ambushed him and another officer as they parked to eat pizza in a remote, undeveloped area, Lorain police said Thursday. Lorain police Officer Phillip C.

Jul 24, 2025 6:44 PM Read more >

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border clashes leave at least 14 dead

SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Thai and Cambodian soldiers have clashed along the border between their countries in a major escalation that left at least 14 people dead , mostly civilians.

Jul 24, 2025 5:32 PM Read more >

Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes' employment status

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for — attempting to create clearer national standa

Jul 24, 2025 3:09 PM Read more >

French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision.

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