Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't

Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not face.

Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

MONTREAL (AP) – Italian teen star Kimi Antonelli charged to his fourth straight Formula 1 victory Sunday in a wild Canadian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell was knocked out by an engine failure.

Young men storm Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) – Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area.

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents evacuated

A damaged chemical tank in Southern California may have cracked – potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion – though an evacuation order remains in effect for some 50,000 area residents with no timeline on when they can return, a fire official said Sunday.

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with astronaut set for yearlong stay

JIUQUAN, China (AP) – China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year.

Thousands rally in Spain's capital against increasing housing costs

MADRID (AP) – Thousands of people rallied in central Madrid on Sunday against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the housing market despite a recent economic boom, particularly in cities such as the country’s capital and Barcelona.

Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party

ANKARA (AP) – Police stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days. It was a violent end to a standoff between members of the Republican Peoples’ Party, or CHP.

Nigeria's military says troops rescued 92 people abducted by jihadi militants

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – Ninety-two people who were abducted by jihadi extremists have been rescued by troops in Nigeria’s conflict-battered northeast region, the country’s military said Sunday.

Ecuador's president touts US-backed crime-fighting efforts

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) – Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Sunday used his State of the Union address to tout his government’s U.S.-backed crime-fighting strategies as well as improvements of some economic indicators. Addressing the National Assembly in the capital, Quito, Noboa cited the extradition of a dozen crime bosses to the U.S.