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BENGALURU, India (AP) – The late arrival of India’s monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused problems ranging from planting delays for farmers to water restrictions for construction sites in its largest business hub, Mumbai. Water shortages have been reported around the country due to the late start of the rainy season.

Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is handing down major opinions at a rapid clip, but even with some of the biggest decisions yet to come there are signs of tension between the justices.  One highly unusual exchange for the restrained and traditional atmosphere came Thursday.

South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim to 7 years

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday after a court convicted her of accepting luxury gifts from businesspeople and others seeking political and business favors.

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead.

Fight erupts in Georgian Parliament amid deepening political tensions

Fight erupts in Georgian Parliament amid deepening political tensions

Burmese authorities torch $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Burmese authorities torch $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 164 people. Many more were feared dead.

Trump praises US military operation in Iran and capture of ex-Venezuelan president

Trump praises US military operation in Iran and capture of ex-Venezuelan president Maduro

Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow after drone strikes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia is moving a significant part of its air defenses to protect a handful of prime targets, including Moscow, as Ukraine’s long-range drones hammered sites deep inside the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.