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Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Each tiny plastic package was barely the size of a fingernail and weighed all of 0.2 grams.
Feds propose 'student loan safety net' alongside forgiveness

Feds propose 'student loan safety net' alongside forgiveness

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
Family kitchen recalls heartbreak for Kyiv man and his son

Family kitchen recalls heartbreak for Kyiv man and his son

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The ruined kitchen of his family’s Kyiv home stands at the center of a 42-year-old carpenter’s traumatic experience of Russia’s war in Ukraine .
TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

LONDON (AP) — TikTok’s CEO met Tuesday with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity and
German police clear blockades at village condemned for mine

German police clear blockades at village condemned for mine

LUETZERATH, Germany (AP) — Several hundred climate activists tried Tuesday to prevent heavy machinery from reaching an abandoned village in Germany that is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine, even as police pushed back protesters and
Armenia cancels military drills, widening rift with Moscow

Armenia cancels military drills, widening rift with Moscow

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The prime minister of Armenia said Tuesday that his country has refused to host military drills planned by a Russia-dominated security pact, an announcement that reflected the Armenian government's growing tensions with Moscow
Davos to host leaders, CEOs amid weighty global issues

Davos to host leaders, CEOs amid weighty global issues

GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss town of Davos will host 52 heads of state and government and nearly 600 CEOs as the World Economic Forum hosts its annual meeting in the Alps next week, organizers said Tuesday.
World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy will come “perilously close" to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world's top economies — the United States, Europe and China — the World Bank warned on Tuesday.
DOJ reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center

DOJ reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden's former institute, the White House said Monday.

Spain repatriates 2 women, 13 children from Syrian camps

MADRID (AP) — Spain has repatriated two women and 13 children from refugee camps in Syria , the European country's foreign ministry said Tuesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave no personal information about the 15 individuals.
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