Politics
Russia missile attack on eastern Ukraine train station kills 30, injures over 100, authorities say
Incident is among latest in which Ukraine civilians have being killed in now roughly seven-week-long Russia invasion
Human Rights
Iranian female climber competes without hijab in defiance of regime
Women have been required to cover their heads since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, including abroad when they represent Iran.
Human Rights
Sen. Rubio rejects sentencing of former Bolivian interim president
She was arrested on charges that he helped start a coup against former President Evo Morales
Business
Castro's communist Cuba is now the poorest country in Latin America, says report
"Since January 2022, the Cuban peso has lost 61% of its value against the USD," said an expert
Human Rights
Cuban regime begins early crackdown on N15 protests: live updates
Hours before Cuba's N15 protest, the Cuban regime cracks down on activists, journalists, and civilians.
Politics
Arizona lawmakers move on 15-week abortion ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Arizona lawmakers have set the legislative wheels in motion to enact a law banning most abortive procedures when a fetus has reached 15 weeks of gestation.
Politics
Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua will recognize independence of Donbas, says pro-Russian separatist leader
Leader of self-proclaimed Donetsk republic says Cuba and its allies will recognize separatists as legitimate authorities in Ukrainian region
Crime
Louisiana man convicted of raping juvenile sentenced to 50 years and castration
Glenn Sullivan Sr. will spend 50 years in prison and face physical castration after being convicted of multiple counts of raping a juvenile
Politics
Thousands protest in Turkey after Istanbul Mayor sentenced to prison
The verdict drew criticism in Turkey and abroad, with many calling it an abuse of democracy and a political move ahead of the elections next year
Law Enforcement
Baby found dead in Mexico prison
The autopsy found appendix surgery. It is suspected that the baby was used to traffic drugs.