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Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful

Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and organizations that has sued to stop the Trump a
Jose Mourinho banned for four matches and fined after Turkish referees comment

Jose Mourinho banned for four matches and fined after Turkish referees comment

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was given a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray.
Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the US as officials meet with Trump team

Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the US as officials meet with Trump team

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent 29 drug cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S.
Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests

Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa lawmakers voted to remove gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code Thursday despite massive protests by opponents who say it could expose transgender people to discrimination in numerous areas of lif
Egypt says negotiations between Israel and Hamas on next phase of Gaza ceasefire have begun

Egypt says negotiations between Israel and Hamas on next phase of Gaza ceasefire have begun

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began Thursday in the Egyptian capital, Egypt said, averting a collapse ahead of Saturday's expiration of the agreement's first phase.
UK's Starmer says ending Russia's war in Ukraine 'can't be peace that rewards the aggressor'

UK's Starmer says ending Russia's war in Ukraine 'can't be peace that rewards the aggressor'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that talks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are “very well advanced" but cautioned that there is only a narrow window to get a deal done to end the grinding war.
Kurdish leader Ocalan issues message from prison, urging PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey

Kurdish leader Ocalan issues message from prison, urging PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey

ISTANBUL (AP) — Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his militant group Thursday to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a new bid to end a four-decade long conflict with Turkey's government that has claimed tens of thousands of l
Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded

Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going to his private chapel to pray, though doctors said he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise
At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say

At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say

BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — At least 11 people were killed and scores injured Thursday when explosions in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu struck a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group , which took control of the city earlier this month.
Andrew Tate, who faces rape and trafficking charges in Romania, has left for the US

Andrew Tate, who faces rape and trafficking charges in Romania, has left for the US

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have left for the U.S. after a travel ban on them was lifted, an official said Thursday.