Why Russia's ballistic missiles are getting through Ukrainian defenses

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes – sometimes seconds – to detect and intercept the deadly threat.

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

Trump says ‘we may have to’ send oil prices higher during speech talking up the economy

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

BANGKOK (AP) – China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in victory for Democrats' progressive wing

DETROIT (AP) – Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state.

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

WASHINGTON (AP) – Jeanine Pirro this week found out there’s a tradeoff between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia – a fierce defender and decades-long friend – openly refuted Trump’s claims of vandalism regarding one of his treasured D.C. construction projects.

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. A woman taking shelter in a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eat dog meat to promote stamina. The scenes caused by a record heat wave in Northeast Asia illustrate how extreme temperatures have gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan.

2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first deaths since June truce

BEIRUT (AP) – The Israeli military said Thursday that two of its soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since the implementation of a shaky truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in June.