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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial is on trial has died, police said.
Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now

Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating
Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — The final jurors were seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial , and an appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the case as a hectic day in court set the stage for opening statements to begin Monday.
The Latest | Appeals court judge rejects bid for temporary stay in Trump's hush money trial

The Latest | Appeals court judge rejects bid for temporary stay in Trump's hush money trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated on Friday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case .
Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes toward weekend votes

Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes toward weekend votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

CAPRI, Italy (AP) — The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, but didn't participate in the apparent attack, officials said.
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack

The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack

Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.
Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term

Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi , the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as
2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, the Lithuanian president announced on Friday.
The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base

The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base

Iran fired air defense batteries Friday reports of explosions near a major air base at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.