About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

NEW YORK (AP) – After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans.

Starmer says Farage is calling by-election because he is 'up to his neck in sleaze'

Starmer says Farage is calling by-election because he is ‘up to his neck in sleaze’

Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race, Sanders says

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A Google executive told an inquiry on Tuesday that a YouTube video that falsely claimed a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney was a crisis actor blooded with makeup had met the platform’s standards and would remain online.

McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) – Explosions rocked Syria’s capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France’s president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of civil war, Syria’s Interior Ministry said.

What to know about China's rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns

BANGKOK (AP) – China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine – a move that experts said showed Beijing’s increasing skill and capability as part of its nuclear deterrence strategy.

Democrats' path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority.