Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscow’s Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyiv’s biggest drone assaults since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion more than four years ago.

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 warns 'godless communists' taking over Democratic party

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

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

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.

President Trump: The Latest Updates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire.

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.

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.