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What to know about the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century masterpiece of historical record
The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter- (229-foot)- long medieval artwork that depicts the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed in Britain next year for the first time in 900 years
July 09, 2025Mexican banks face cascading consequences following US sanctions
Three Mexican financial institutions sanctioned by the Trump administration last week have felt a cascade of economic consequences following the allegations that they helped launder millions of dollars for drug cartels
July 01, 2025Woman guilty of murdering relatives with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington
Erin Patterson, 50, was found guilty on Monday of three counts of murder.
July 07, 2025
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July 09
European court finds Russian responsible for international law violations. Here’s the key takeaways
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered damning judgments against Russia
July 09
July 09
The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
The Czech Republic has banned the use of any products by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
July 09
July 09
What to know about the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century masterpiece of historical record
The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter- (229-foot)- long medieval artwork that depicts the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed in Britain next year for the first time in 900 years
July 09
July 09
Greece continues to struggle with soaring heat
For the second day in a row, officials are turning tourists away from the Acropolis during the hottest hours of the day. ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports.
July 09
July 09
Taiwan to start largest-ever military drills
More than 22,000 Taiwanese reservists will simulate attacks during the next 10 days. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
July 09
July 09
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Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
July 09
July 09
NATO aircraft scrambled amid record-breaking Russian attack on Ukraine
Russia launched its largest drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports.
July 09
July 09
'He just wanted to play football': A family mourns a 15-year-old as Togo cracks down on protests
A 15-year-old boy is one of several people who died during mass protests against constitutional changes that many fear will cement the Togo president's grip on power
July 09
July 09
Spain's PM refuses to step down despite corruption inquiries
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he will not step down despite corruption scandals involving his Socialist Party
July 09
July 09
Al-Shabab group claims responsibility for explosion at a military training school in Somalia
Somalia's defense ministry is investigating an explosion at a military training school in Mogadishu
July 09
July 09
An Indian fighter jet crashes and both pilots are killed
An Indian air force jet has crashed in western Rajasthan state, killing both pilots
July 09
July 09
Far-right party says French police raided its party headquarters and seized documents
France's far-right National Rally party says French police have raided its headquarters, seizing documents and accounting records
July 09
July 09
Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine as Kyiv pushes US for air defense aid
Russia launched its largest drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
July 09
July 09
Europe’s top human rights court says Russia responsible for 2014 downing of Flight MH17
Europe’s top human rights court says Russia responsible for 2014 downing of Flight MH17
July 09
July 09
Indian workers go on a daylong nationwide strike against Modi's economic reforms
Hundreds of thousands of workers in India went on strike, opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's privatization plans and economic reforms
July 09
July 09
7 newly identified Srebrenica victims will be buried on the Bosnian massacre anniversary
Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia are being laid to rest on the 30th anniversary of the genocide
July 09
July 09
Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths in Guatemala
Two people have died in Guatemala after falling rocks crushed their vehicle during a series of earthquakes
July 09
July 09
NATO aircraft scrambled amid record-breaking Russian attack on Ukraine
Russia launched 728 drones and 13 missiles overnight, Kyiv said.
July 09
July 09
Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea this week in latest sign of expanding ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to North Korea in the latest sign of the countries’ deepening ties during Russia’s war in Ukraine
July 09
July 09
Over 1,000 scouts evacuated from Polish camps ahead of heavy rainfall
More than 1,000 scouts and counselors in summer camps in central Poland have been evacuated ahead of heavy rainfall
July 09
July 09
Pope celebrates first 'green Mass' using new rite in sign of strong ecological focus
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated what has been dubbed the first “green” papal Mass
July 09
July 09
Turkish court orders ban on Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok for offensive content
A Turkish court has banned Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok from operating in Turkey
July 09
July 09
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India's Gujarat state
At least nine people have been killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India’s western Gujarat state, according to news agency Press Trust of India
July 09
July 09
Jailed Kurdish militant leader urges PKK fighters to disarm before a symbolic peace ceremony
The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party has renewed his call for fighters to disarm
July 09
July 09
A wildfire that reached Marseille is pushed back but not extinguished
A wildfire that reached Marseille is starting to diminish
July 09
July 09
Perilous journey: A gay Tanzanian man’s quest for freedom across the English Channel
Isaac, a 35-year-old from Tanzania, waits in a makeshift camp in northern France, preparing for a dangerous English Channel crossing
July 09
July 09
Ex-S. Korean leader appears in Seoul court for hearing on possible arrest warrant
Disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has arrived in court for a hearing to review a special prosecutor’s request for his arrest
July 09
July 09
A church bombing leads Syria's Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain
Last month's deadly church bombing outside Syria's capital is raising fears among the country's minority Christians
July 09
July 09
Taiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats
Taiwan has launched its annual military exercises to counter threats from China, including "gray zone tactics" that stop short of open warfare
July 09
July 09
Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base to beef up southwestern defense
The Japanese army on Wednesday has begun deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly-opened, permanent base in southwestern Japan, the latest move to beef up its defense in the region amid growing tension with China
July 09
July 09
Europe’s human rights court finds Russia committed violations in Ukraine and was behind Flight MH17
Europe’s top human rights court hsa delivered two rulings against Russia, stating in the first ruling that Russia has violated international law during the conflict in Ukraine, the first time an international court has found Moscow responsible for huma...
July 09
July 09
European intelligence officials warn that a Russian sabotage campaign is escalating
European intelligence officials say they’re worried the risk of serious injury or even death is rising in a campaign of sabotage blamed on Russia as untrained saboteurs set fires, plant explosives or build bombs
July 09
July 08
Rescuers search for 19 missing and recover 9 bodies after flooding in Nepal
Rescuers are searching for 19 people missing in severe flooding in Nepal that swept away a key bridge connecting the country with China
July 08
July 08
South Korea sends 6 rescued North Koreans back across sea border
South Korea sent six North Koreans back across their sea border, months after they drifted south in wooden boats in March and May
July 08
July 08
A Mexican court sentences 10 men to 141 years each in a cartel-run recruitment ranch
A Mexican court has sentenced 10 men to 141-year terms each for their involvement in a ranch in the western Mexican state of Jalisco that was used by a feared cartel to recruit members, kill and disappear victims
July 08
July 08
Tunisia sentences prominent opposition leader to lengthy prison term
A Tunisian court has sentenced 86-year-old Rached Ghannouchi, the head of the Islamist Ennahdha party, to 14 years in prison
July 08
July 08
Canadian police arrest 4 in an alleged anti-government militia plot
Canadian police have arrested four individuals, including two active members of Canada's military, for allegedly plotting to seize land in the province of Quebec
July 08
July 08
EU migration delegation ordered deported from eastern Libya on alleged entry violations
Authorities in eastern Libya have refused entry to three European ministers and the EU commissioner for migration on alleged entry violations
July 08
July 08
Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31
The death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest has surged to 31, according to the state-funded human rights commission
July 08
July 08
A teenager attacks children in a school in Brazil, killing a 9-year-old
A 16-year-old has attacked children in a school in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, killing a 9-year-old boy and injuring another child and a teacher
July 08
July 08
Catholics in Congo honor an anti-corruption martyr newly beatified by the Vatican
The remains of a Congolese customs worker who was killed for resisting a bribe and beatified by the Vatican have been transferred to a local cathedral
July 08
July 08
Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry depicting the conquest of England will be displayed in the U.K. for the first time in almost 1,000 years
July 08
July 08
Rwandan opposition leader Ingabire appears in court on subversion charges
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire has appeared in court in Kigali on subversion charges
July 08
July 08
Armenian lawmakers brawl as the government cracks down on its political opponents
A brawl erupted in Armenia’s National Assembly involving an opposition lawmaker who later was stripped of his parliamentary immunity and faces prosecution for calling for the ouster of President Nikol Pashinyan
July 08
July 08
American tourist Travis Wyant missing in Saint Lucia
Wyant was last seen leaving his hotel room Sunday evening, according to his sister.
July 08
July 08
All parties ‘edging in the right direction’ on ceasefire deal with Hamas: Expert
ABC News security contributor Steve Hill says the actions of “every single center of power” has made him optimistic that a ceasefire agreement will be reached.
July 08
July 08
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue in Qatar
ABC News’ James Longman reports on where the negotiations stand.
July 08
July 08
The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants
July 08
July 08
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders
July 08
July 08
US to send more weapons to Ukraine, Trump says
ABC News’ Luis Martinez has the details on President Donald Trump’s plan to resume deliveries of defensive weapons to Ukraine.
July 08