Berlin, Germany (AP) — Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor fails in the first round of voting in parliament by 6 votes.
Dhaka, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns to the country, adding pressure for government to hold elections.
Secaucus, United States (AP) — The New York Islanders have won the NHL draft lottery and the right to choose first overall.
New York, United States (AP) — Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson wins NBA's Coach of the Year award..
Washington, United States (AP) — Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets White House's demands, Trump administration says.
Owings Mills, United States (AP) — The Ravens are releasing Justin Tucker after reports massage therapists accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior.
New York, United States (AP) — Rite-Aid files for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years.
Washington, United States (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders 20% cut to the number of four-star military officers.
Washington, United States (AP) — Army pauses flights near Washington airport after 2 commercial planes had to abort landings last week, officials say.
Atlanta, United States (AP) — Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
New York, United States (AP) — OpenAI reverses course and says its nonprofit will continue to control its business.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel attacks Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, a day after a missile from Yemen hits near Israeli airport.
San Diego, United States (AP) — San Diego officials say three people were killed, four were injured and nine are missing after a boat capsized.
Bucharest, Romania (AP) — Romanian PM announces resignation after coalition joint candidate's failure in presidential race redo.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 to go home.
New York, United States (AP) — Met Gala has already raised record-breaking $31M, Metropolitan Museum of Art CEO says, crossing $30M mark for first time.
Utica, United States (AP) — Upstate New York prison guard pleads guilty to manslaughter in an inmate's 2024 beating death.
The Hague, The Netherlands (AP) — Top UN court dismisses Sudanese genocide case against UAE.
New York, United States (AP) — The shoe company Skechers is being acquired for more than $9 billion and taken private by 3G Capital.
Omaha, United States (AP) — Warren Buffett to remain board chair at Berkshire Hathaway when vice-chairman Greg Abel takes over as CEO to start 2026.
