The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.
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Poland Prepares for War
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and President Trump’s efforts to change the U.S. relationship with Europe and NATO have caused some European countries to rethink their own defense. One example is Poland,…
India-Pakistan ceasefire holds for a 2nd day
The ceasefire has halted what some analysts say was the most serious fighting between the two countries since a 1971 war. But India’s recent suspension of a key water-sharing treaty remains in…
Gérard Depardieu faces verdict in sexual assault trial seen as #MeToo test
Women’s rights advocates say the case is about whether France’s justice system is truly ready to reckon with sexual violence. (Image credit: Aurelien Morissard)
With immigration limits, the U.K. vows to end a ‘failed experiment in open borders’
Taking a page from President Trump’s playbook, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced visa restrictions, using language his critics said was dangerous. (Image credit: Ian Vogler)
Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar’s luxury plane
Experts tell NPR the gift violates the Foreign Emoluments Clause and raises questions about what Qatar might expect from Trump in return. It’s not clear whether critics in Congress can stop it…
Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs
Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.
First Afrikaners arrive in U.S. under radically reshaped refugee program
The refugees were admitted to the U.S. after an executive order from President Trump, and under an expedited and unconventional process for the U.S. refugee resettlement program. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
After record-breaking heat wave, light rain and ‘May gray’ expected this week in Los Angeles
The marine layer will continue to deepen Monday night, bringing low clouds and drizzle to the coast and all the way into the San Gabriel Mountains.
12-year-old was fatally shot in Compton park; teenager arrested in slaying
A person in a black ski mask was seen running from a Compton park after a child was gunned down. Investigators later ID’d a 17-year-old as their suspect.