Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10 people

TYRE, Lebanon (AP) – Israel carried out several airstrikes Friday on southern Lebanon that killed at least 10 people, while the militant Hezbollah group said it fired rockets and drones at northern Israel where two soldiers were wounded.

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon said Friday that it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.

What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war

PARIS (AP) – Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.

Lando Norris wins pole for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris won the pole for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, beating current F1 points leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.

Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee

SAO PAULO (AP) – Brazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his nomination to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 years and a sign that the veteran leader is not popular among many important lawmakers as he seeks reelection.

War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

BEIRUT (AP) – Ahed Badawi lived for more than a decade in Bahrain, a small Gulf country that – unlike her native Syria – rarely made headlines.

Trump's new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at him

WASHINGTON (AP) – Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump’s latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means, after it became clear she didn’t have the votes to advance out of a Senate committee.

Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden

A Trump administration task force has alleged wide-ranging discrimination against Christians during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, claiming in a new report they were targeted in areas such as education, tax law and prosecution of anti-abortion protesters.

Rebels claim to capture a key military camp in northern Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) – Separatist rebels in Mali said Friday they captured a strategic military camp in the northern town of Tessalit after the withdrawal of the army and their Russian allies, as the militants launch their biggest round of attacks in over a decade.