EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union and Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what they described as a yearslong cyberespionage campaign to undermine governments in Europe.

Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing one in history, and new challenges keep emerging even as work begins on a study of two badly needed treatments for a type of Ebola that currently has none.

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78.

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - July 13

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs – July 13

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

BANGKOK (AP) – Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames that claimed at least 27 lives, authorities said Monday as investigations began.

Today in History: July 13, Live Aid concerts

Today in History. Today is Monday, July 13, the 194th day of 2026. There are 171 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 13, 1985, the “Live Aid” benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Massive AI buildout poses inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity

WASHINGTON (AP) – American consumers – and the Federal Reserve – are being hit with another high-cost headache. The gusher of investment in data centers – likely topping $700 billion this year – to power artificial intelligence has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as well as electricity, more expensive.

Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen's international airport

CAIRO (AP) – Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport on Monday. The internationally recognized government in Yemen said the strikes were meant to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.

US Senator Lindsey Graham died after aorta tear, medical examiner says

US Senator Lindsey Graham died after aorta tear, medical examiner says