Norway defends decision to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Norway’s foreign ministry affirmed Friday it has revoked export licenses tied to a naval missile system for Malaysia, saying sales of its most sensitive defense technologies are now restricted to allies and closest partners.

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight Sunday in an intense assault that shook buildings across the city center, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools.

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz

ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY (AP) – Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt.

Tens of thousands rally in Serbia against authoritarian President Vucic

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) – Tens of thousands of people joined a rally on Saturday called by Serbia ‘s protesting university students despite efforts by the government of authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic to curb mass demonstrations that have shaken his hard-line rule in the Balkan country.

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto about future of humanity

VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war.

Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia’s navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers.

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at another Russian oil terminal overnight, local officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region said Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest attack on Moscow’s vital oil industry.

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts

PARIS (AP) – France on Saturday banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force. “As of today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory.”

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'

ACERRA, Italy (AP) – Pope Leo XIV on Saturday greeted one by one families who lost loved ones to illegal toxic dumping in an area near Naples, tied to a multi-billion criminal racket run by the mafia.