Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo, as Italy cancels US trip

ROME (AP) – The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America’s longtime European ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting and criticism.

Ukrainian firefighters respond after Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa regions

Ukrainian firefighters respond after Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa regions

What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) – Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as he suggested a deal with Iran had been reached.

News Minute Video - World Update in 60 Seconds

News Minute Video - View an update of the major world stories and events in 60 Seconds. From Trump's latest actions to the wars in Iran and Lebanon. From Russia to the Ukraine War and everything in between. Updated daily.

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – Cambodia’s Supreme Court on Friday upheld the incitement conviction of a prominent opposition politician while suspending the remainder of his sentence, keeping him out of prison but unable to practice politics for years and renewing questions about the government’s efforts to quash criticism.

How Burnham's resounding victory could lead to Starmer's downfall

LONDON (AP) – Andy Burnham ‘s resounding victory on Friday in a special U.K. election sets in motion a chain of events that could lead to the end of the premiership of Keir Starmer, who less than two years ago led the Labour Party back to power after 14 years.

Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon in intense fighting as US-Iran talks postponed

Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon in intense fighting as US-Iran talks postponed

Doctor treating Ebola patients describes challenges health workers face

Doctor treating Ebola patients describes challenges health workers face at home and treatment center

Today in History: June 19, Union troops arrive in Galveston on 'Juneteenth'

Today is Friday, June 19, the 170th day of 2026. There are 195 days left in the year. This is Juneteenth. Today in history: On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was over and that all remaining enslaved people in Texas were free – an event celebrated as the Juneteenth national holiday in the U.S.