
What Biden needs to accomplish with his NATO trip
President Joe Biden embarks on a weeklong trip to Europe on Sunday, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the future of the NATO alliance.
2023-07-08 12:23

Ukraine-Russia war – live: US comments on Kyiv’s Nato membership prospects after cluster munitions deal
The White House weighed in on Ukraine’s potential Nato membership shortly after announcing that it will send controversial cluster munitions to the eastern European country. The munitions will be sent for the first time amid Ukraine’s ongoing war against Russia, as the conflict enters its 500th day this weekend and ahead of a Nato summit to be held next week in Lithuania. Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky that his country ‘deserves’ to be in the Western bloc. White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan on Friday said the upcoming summit will underscore Nato’s readiness to consider Ukraine’s membership. Mr Sullivan, however, said Ukraine “will not be joining Nato coming out of this summit”. Meanwhile, he said Kyiv has “provided written assurances” that it would use the controversial weapons “in a very careful way that is aimed at minimising any risk to civilians”. A senior Ukrainian official previously said Ukraine would welcome the munitions from the US as they would have an “extraordinary psycho-emotional impact” on Russian forces. Read More US will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions, White House says Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now What are cluster munitions? The controversial weapons US will send to Ukraine How many casualties has Russia suffered in Ukraine?
2023-07-08 12:17

Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter
The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.
2023-07-08 12:15

Texas deploys floating barrier in Rio Grande River to deter migrant crossings at US-Mexico border
The state of Texas on Friday began deploying a marine floating barrier on the Rio Grande River in an attempt to deter migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
2023-07-08 11:58

China Looms Large as NATO Allies Debate Expanded Role in Asia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is among Asian leaders seeking to enhance ties with NATO during a key
2023-07-08 11:54

'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval spotted filming for Season 11 amid fallout with cast, fans say 'narcissist on the loose again'
Tom Sandoval was seen delivering flowers to Lisa Vanderpump at her now-closed restaurant Pump
2023-07-08 11:53

Swiss Banks Can Handle More Rate Hikes, SNB’s Schlegel Says
Switzerland’s lenders are strong enough to cope with possible additional interest-rate increases by the Swiss National Bank, its
2023-07-08 11:49

Why was Steve-O detained by police? 'Jackass' star was promoting upcoming comedy special
In the video posted by Steve-O, he was seen wearing an 'I [heart] London' and British flag pattern bucket hat, socks, and holding an umbrella
2023-07-08 11:17

AP's Global Week in Pictures: July 1 - 7
July 1 - 7, 2023 Street artists performed across the Romanian capital, French protesters burned buses after a teenager was shot by police, Russia continued to attack Ukraine, Palestinians buried their dead after Israeli soldiers drove thousands form their homes, and people tried to stay out of the sun on the hottest days on human record. In the world of sports, cycles wizzed through forests on their Tour de France. This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by the Associated Press in the past week. The selection was curated by AP photo editor Leslie Mazoch in Mexico City. Follow AP visual journalism: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews/ AP Images on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Images Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-07-08 10:59

Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game
Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow
2023-07-08 10:59

Russian aircraft harass US drones over Syria for third time this week
Russian aircraft once again harassed US MQ-9 Reaper drones over Syria Friday, the Air Force said, in a sign of increasing friction between the two countries in Middle East airspace.
2023-07-08 10:56

California governor to stop fighting against parole for Manson follower
By Daniel Trotta California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he would give up trying to deny parole
2023-07-08 10:48