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July 11, 2024

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin before high-stakes press conference

The gaffe comes as President Biden is facing growing calls from within his party to withdraw from the presidential race.

July 11, 2024

Hungary's Orban ditches NATO summit to meet with Donald Trump

Hungary's tenure as president of the European Union prompted its leader to kick off a blitz of meetings with foreign leaders, including in Ukraine and Russia.

July 11, 2024

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis says NATO must act to stop Putin

Baltic nations are increasing the pressure on the Biden administration this week as they urge Washington to lift its strike bans on targets in Russia for all U.S. supplied weapons.

July 11, 2024

Gardens outside Paris make spectacular impression on tourists as flowers turn heads and calm souls

Monet's Gardens at Giverny, France, just 50 miles outside Paris, inspired Claude Monet to become the master of impressionism. The gardens inspire countless tourists to this day.

July 10, 2024

Kangaroo missing in Germany for 6 months after escape is found some 50 miles from home

A German kangaroo was found six months after escaping from his owner on New Year's Eve. The kangaroo was found more than 50 miles away from his home.

July 10, 2024

Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny

A Russian court ordered the arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, on charges of alleged involvement in an extremist group.

July 10, 2024

US-built F-16 jets are on their way to Ukraine from Denmark, the Netherlands, Blinken says

At the NATO summit in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets are being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands.

July 10, 2024

NATO forges closer ties with Asian partners in response to concerns over China

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe.

July 10, 2024

NATO summit in DC is 'pivotal' make-or-break moment for Biden as scrutiny over fitness for office intensifies

NATO leaders gather in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss Ukraine and other global threats as the war lurches through its third year and President Biden faces scrutiny.

July 10, 2024

On this day in history, July 10, 1856, inventor Nikola Tesla is born: 'Keen interest in nature'

Nikola Tesla, the inventor who pioneered a new form of electric current, was born on this day in history, July 10, 1856, in modern-day Croatia. He went on to acquire nearly 300 patents.