Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AFP) — An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power of the Indian Ocean nation after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests. Rajoelina, who was in...
UK urges firms to prioritize cyber security after hacking rise
LONDON (AFP) — The U.K. government implored businesses Tuesday to prioritize cyber security, as major incidents targeting them hit record levels over the last year and officials warned of the threat from Chinese and Russian hackers. In a speech to mark the release of...
Supreme Court punts on questions involving juries
WASHINGTON (CN) —The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to review cases concerning a juror’s pretrial lies in a death penalty case and the Seventh Amendment’s enforceability against states. The majority denied review of a Georgia death row inmate’s...
Tens of thousands march in Brussels against austerity plans
BRUSSELS (AFP) — Tens of thousands flooded the streets of Brussels on Tuesday to protest against government austerity plans, as part of a national strike that has grounded flights and disrupted public transport. Grappling with a budget deficit so big that it violates...
Speaker Johnson dismisses congressional scrutiny as federal agents crack down on protesters
WASHINGTON (CN) — Republican leaders in Congress have not seen enough evidence to justify an investigation into how federal law enforcement is treating protesters amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday. And...
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
(AP) — The world’s largest maritime nations gathered in London on Tuesday to consider adopting regulations that would move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels to slash emissions. If the deal is adopted, this will be the first time a global fee is imposed on...
Google announces $15B investment in AI hub in India meant to drive digital transformation
NEW DELHI (AP) — Google announced on Tuesday that it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years to establish its first artificial intelligence hub in the country. Located in the southern city of Visakhapatnam, the hub will be one of Google’s largest...
Snipers on roof as Udine braces for high-risk Italy-Israel World Cup qualifier
UDINE, Italy (AP) — Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The sound of helicopters surveilling the city has filled the air since the morning, hours...
Trump breaches court order by tying states’ FEMA relief to immigration compliance
(CN) — The Trump administration is continuing to make federal emergency relief contingent on states’ compliance with immigration enforcement, a judge ruled Tuesday, despite a court order barring that very action. Senior U.S. District Judge William Smith, a George W....