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Riots test the new British prime minister in his first month in the job
Read full article: Riots test the new British prime minister in his first month in the jobBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is just a month into his job and facing a crisis as widespread rioting spreads across the U.K. Starmer, who once was the chief prosecutor for England and Wales, is having to tap that expertise as he tries to restore order and hold violent protesters accountable.
UN envoy says ICC should prosecute Taliban for crimes against humanity for denying girls education
Read full article: UN envoy says ICC should prosecute Taliban for crimes against humanity for denying girls educationThe U.N. special envoy for global education says the International Criminal Court should prosecute Taliban leaders for crimes against humanity for denying education and employment to Afghan girls and women.
Viewers flock to watch glowing lava ooze from Hawaii volcano
Read full article: Viewers flock to watch glowing lava ooze from Hawaii volcanoThe world’s largest volcano is oozing rivers of glowing lava and drawing thousands of awestruck viewers who jammed a Hawaii highway that could soon be covered by the flow.
UK meets energy firms but no help yet for hard-hit consumers
Read full article: UK meets energy firms but no help yet for hard-hit consumersBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior ministers have held inconclusive talks with energy companies amid mounting pressure to help people cope with soaring gas and electricity prices.
In race to win, UK Conservatives accused of ignoring crises
Read full article: In race to win, UK Conservatives accused of ignoring crisesBritain's Conservatives are choosing the country's new prime minister, but the candidates face accusations of ignoring the country’s mounting economic and environmental crises.
Families return to charred Orlando apartment to salvage belongings, seek help from Red Cross
Read full article: Families return to charred Orlando apartment to salvage belongings, seek help from Red CrossThe 31 people who lost virtually everything but the clothes on their backs when their apartments burned Saturday morning came back to the Isles at East Millenia complex on Monday.
UK's Johnson walks tightrope between politics, COVID surge
Read full article: UK's Johnson walks tightrope between politics, COVID surgeBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson is walking a political tightrope as he faces increasing attacks from both friends and enemies amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.
The Latest: Biden, Congo leader discuss Africa vaccine deal
Read full article: The Latest: Biden, Congo leader discuss Africa vaccine dealPresidents Joe Biden and Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have discussed a U.S.-brokered deal between pharmaceutical maker Moderna and the African Union to make up to 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine available to the continent.
Bank of England says sorry for slave links as UK faces past
Read full article: Bank of England says sorry for slave links as UK faces pastFILE - In this Wednesday, March 11, 2020 file photo, pedestrians wearing face masks pass the Bank of England in London. The Bank of England has apologized for the links past governors of the institution had with slavery. The decision comes after two British companies on Thursday, June 18 promised to financially support projects assisting minorities after being called out for past roles in the slave trade. The decision comes after two British companies on Thursday promised to financially support projects assisting minorities after being called out for past roles in the slave trade. It reveals that many businesses, buildings and art collections that still exist today were funded by the proceeds of the slave trade.