Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) – Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands in earthquake aftermath

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, saying they have not seen state rescue teams despite authorities projecting an image of a robust government response.

Trump threatens 100% tax on Europe if countries impose tax on digital services

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.

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

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - June 26

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs - June 26

NATO wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending

LONDON (AP) – NATO’s deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity of the alliance.

Trump warns 'godless communists' taking over Democratic party

Trump warns 'godless communists' taking over Democratic party are 'most serious threat' to US

US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway.

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says