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Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained

Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
NATO chief: membership for Finland, Sweden 'top priority'

NATO chief: membership for Finland, Sweden 'top priority'

HELSINKI (AP) — NATO membership for Finland and Sweden is “a top priority,” alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday, urging members Turkey and Hungary to urgently ratify the Nordic countries’ accession.
Cyprus' new president says country on firm Western footing

Cyprus' new president says country on firm Western footing

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' new president affirmed the island nation's Western foreign policy orientation as a member of the European Union that seeks to further strengthen its bonds with the U.S.
Pakistani court orders arrest of former premier Imran Khan

Pakistani court orders arrest of former premier Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as the cricket star-turned-politician called on his supporters to keep up protests amid a roiling political crisis.
Swiss regulator: Credit Suisse made 'serious breach' of law

Swiss regulator: Credit Suisse made 'serious breach' of law

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss regulators have found that Credit Suisse made a “serious breach” of law in connection with a now-bankrupt firm linked to Australian financier Lex Greensill and have opened a probe that could lead to penalties against four former b
UK's Sunak tries to win over skeptics to his Brexit deal

UK's Sunak tries to win over skeptics to his Brexit deal

LONDON (AP) — U.K.
Computer chip funding to require security, worker benefits

Computer chip funding to require security, worker benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
Ukraine's northeastern front could decide new battle lines

Ukraine's northeastern front could decide new battle lines

KUPIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — A tank carrying Ukrainian infantry speeds toward a target position marked with a metal sheet. The soldiers climb down, hurl grenades and unleash a crackle of machine-gun fire.
Italy migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing

Italy migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing

STECCATO DI CUTRO, Italy (AP) — The death toll rose to at least 63 in the migrant tragedy off Italy's southern coast after rescue crews recovered several more bodies Monday, driving home once again the desperate and dangerous boat crossings of people
Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on Wednesday

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate on Wednesday, ending the city’s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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