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2 masked assailants attack a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul and kill 1 person

2 masked assailants attack a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul and kill 1 person

ISTANBUL (AP) — Two masked assailants attacked a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during a Sunday Mass, killing one person, Turkish officials said. The armed assailants attacked the Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district at 11:40 a.m.
Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win the Australian Open final from Medvedev, clinches 1st major

Sinner rallies from 2 sets down to win the Australian Open final from Medvedev, clinches 1st major

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jannik Sinner lined up a forehand, drilled it down the line and dropped to the court on his back, giving himself a few moments to process how he'd come back from two sets down to win his first Grand Slam title.
House GOP releases impeachment articles in bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas over the border

House GOP releases impeachment articles in bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas over the border

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Sunday released two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as they vowed to swiftly push forward with efforts to oust the Cabinet member over what they call his failure to
Climate activists throw soup at the glass protecting Mona Lisa as farmers' protests continue

Climate activists throw soup at the glass protecting Mona Lisa as farmers' protests continue

Two climate activists threw some soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum on Sunday and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
Iran launches 3 satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticized program as tensions rise

Iran launches 3 satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticized program as tensions rise

JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran's ballistic missiles.
South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests

South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military said Sunday that North Korea fired several cruise missiles that flew over waters near a major military shipyard on the country’s eastern coast, extending a streak in weapons tests that are worsening te
Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The prospect of a free presidential election in Venezuela was dealt a heavy blow Friday when the country’s highest court upheld a ban on the candidacy of María Corina Machado, a longtime government foe and winner of the prim
US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey following the Turkish government’s ratification this week of Sweden’s membership in NATO.
Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Maui's historic town of Lahaina in August was identified Friday as a 70-year-old woman whose husband, sister and several other relatives also died in the fire.
Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed for minutes on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that has ignited debate over the humaneness of the method.