Russia and Ukraine envoys meet for US-brokered talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for another round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending the almost four-year war, as a Russian attack using cluster munitions killed seven people at a market in Ukraine.

Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE, including masks

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies who are carrying out President Donald Trump’s campaign of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and across the country.

Andrew Moves to King Charles III's Estate After Epstein Uproar

LONDON (AP) – The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.

Norway's crown princess and her son face new scrutiny

OSLO, Norway (AP) – The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess was back in court on Wednesday for Day Two of a trial at which he is facing allegations of multiple alleged offenses, including rape. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges as the seven-week trial opened on Tuesday.

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names

NEW YORK (AP) – Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in the mountain of documents released Friday by the U.S. Justice Department as part of its effort to comply with a law requiring it to open its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump presses China and others to break from Tehran

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call that comes as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to isolate Tehran.

What to know as Iran and US set for nuclear talks in Oman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran’s nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.

US-Russian nuclear pact about to expire, ending half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire Thursday, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.

UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts

LONDON (AP) – The British government agreed Wednesday to release documents casting light on the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, as it tries to stem mounting anger over the revelations.