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Violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023: UN

For the first time, the UN report put Israeli forces on its blacklist of countries that violate children's rights for the killing and maiming of children and attacking schools and hospitals

Hamas responds to Gaza cease-fire plan; US says it is evaluating reply

The foreign ministries of Qatar and Egypt who have been key mediators alongside the United States confirmed that they had received Hamas' response and said mediators were studying it

Joe Biden offers love, pride for Hunter's addiction recovery after verdict

After the verdict was announced, the White House canceled press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's scheduled briefing and announced that Biden would spend the evening in Delaware

Thousands of drivers file legal claims against Amazon for unpaid wages

Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon Flex drivers have submitted arbitration claims with the American Arbitration Association, where 453 similar cases are being litigated

Boeing sales tumble as firm gets no orders for 737 Max for second month

Boeing also saw Aerolineas Argentinas cancel an order for a single Max jet, bringing its net sales for the month to three

S African political party led by Zuma seeks to halt election of president

The party, also known as MK, has not publicly offered evidence to back up its allegations. The commission has said it has addressed all objections

Future of Musk, Tesla on line this week as shareholders vote on pay package

Shares of Tesla Inc. have slumped more than 30% this year with the company warning of notably lower sales growth this year

Israeli forces, Palestinians may have committed war crimes in raid: UNHRC

Palestinian health officials say at least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children, were killed in the operation

Hunter Biden found guilty on all felony charges at federal gun trial

Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days

Pakistani army raids militant hideout, kills 11 in overnight operation

Pakistani security forces raided a militant hideout, killing 11 in an overnight operation in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the restive northwest, authorities said on Tuesday.

Migrant boat sinks near Yemen coast, at least 49 dead, 140 missing: UN

It said search efforts were continuing and so far 71 had been rescued. Among the dead were 31 women and six children.

Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network wreaked by war

Among other immediate problems, sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid in recent weeks have forced energy companies to institute nationwide rolling blackouts

Taiwan probes how Chinese fishing boat entered strategic river mouth

The Taiwan Strait is a key transit point for global commerce but is also known for its winds and tides, raising speculation over whether the small boat made it on its own from the Chinese coast

Germany hosts conference for Ukraine before peace summit in Switzerland

The two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, following up on a similar gathering in London a year ago, comes before the Group of Seven summit of Ukraine's leading Western allies in Italy

4 US college instructors teaching at Chinese univ stabbed in public park

The State Department said in a statement it was aware of reports of a stabbing and was monitoring the situation

Jurors will resume deliberations in federal gun case against Hunter Biden

Prosecutors spent last week using testimony from his ex-wife and former girlfriends, photos of Hunter Biden with drug paraphernalia and other tawdry evidence to make the case

S Korean troops fire warning shots after N Korean soldiers crossed border

Those North Korean soldiers returned to their territory after South Korea's military fired warning shots and issued warning broadcasts, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said

Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas

Blinken told Netanyahu that the United States and other world leaders will stand behind the comprehensive proposal outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Malawi soldiers search for missing plane carrying vice prez, ex-first lady

Air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft and it disappeared from radar a short time later, President said

Trump ends pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 mins of questioning

The former president was quizzed by a New York City probation officer for a report that will be compiled and presented to trial judge Juan M. Merchan prior to Trump's July 11 sentencing