LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury resumes deliberations Tuesday in the trial of a former Las Vegas-area Democratic politician accused of killing an investigative journalist prosecutors say he blamed for writing stories that destroyed his career, ruined his reputation and threatened his marriage. Robert Telles, the former elected county administrator of unclaimed estates, is charged
Police fatally shot a man who apparently threatened passersby on a street in western Germany on Tuesday after he tried to attack officers with two knives, authorities said. The incident took place around 2.45 p.m. local time in Moers, near the larger cities of Duisburg and Duesseldorf. Police said a patrol was sent to look
NICE, France (AP) — France’s main left-wing coalition on Tuesday accused President Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy after he rejected the New Popular Front’s candidate for prime minister following last month’s inconclusive election. As president, Macron has the sole power to name the prime minister according to the French Constitution. French politicians have been deadlocked
ROME (AP) — The captain of a superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week, killing seven people, decided not to respond to prosecutors’ questions on Tuesday, his lawyer said. James Cutfield, a 51-year-old New Zealand national, is under investigation for possible manslaughter and culpable shipwreck charges and was questioned for the third
Russia battered much of Ukraine on Monday, firing scores of missiles and drones that killed four people, injured more than a dozen and damaged energy facilities. Russia battered much of Ukraine on Monday, firing scores of missiles and drones that killed four people, injured more than a dozen and damaged energy facilities. Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM]
China on Tuesday called for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, following a round of diplomacy with Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa to support its roadmap. China’s special envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui described the three countries as representative of the Global South and “important forces in promoting world peace” who
Germany’s newest panda twins are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. Born Thursday to mother Meng Meng, 11, the zoo said Tuesday that it’s cautiously optimistic during this critical period — panda cub mortality is at its highest within the first two weeks of birth and through the first month because they don’t yet have a
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is about to begin, with major Hollywood films and stars expected in Italy. The festival kicks off on Wednesday with the world premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” before it opens in theaters worldwide next week. Here’s everything you need to know. What is the
IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A local journalist in rebel-held northwestern Syria who works with international news agencies was arrested by Turkish-backed authorities, his wife and rights groups said Tuesday. Journalists and activists called Bakr Qassim’s arrest part of an ongoing crackdown on them. Local authorities did not immediately comment. Qassim, who has reported and taken
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s newest panda twin s are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. The cubs spent their first five days of life taking turns cuddling and drinking milk from their mother every hour. Born Thursday to mother Meng Meng, 11, the zoo said Tuesday that it’s cautiously optimistic during this critical period — panda
