Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 16, militant rockets kill 1 Israeli as cross-border violence soars

HEBBARIYE, Lebanon (AP) — A series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 16 people and…

Burmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces

The head of Burma’s ruling military council marked Armed Forces Day on Wednesday with a speech…

Henrico community calls on county leaders to address disparity between East End, West End Schools

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As Henrico School and county leaders work to bring more money…

People form a human chain around Slovakia’s public broadcaster that government wants to take over

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Protesters in Slovakia formed a human chain around the country’s public television…

$1.13B Mega Millions jackpot-winning ticket sold in Jersey Shore town

Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won…

‘Gun lobby won the day’: Democrats react to Youngkin vetoing their gun bills

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In an expected move, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed more than…

Poland’s Eurocorps commander out amid counterintelligence investigation

Poland has dismissed the Polish commander of the European rapid reaction military unit, the Eurocorps, amid…

Washington Capitals and Wizards expected to stay in D.C. as talks to bring teams to Virginia end

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The $2 billion proposed plan to relocate the NHL’s Washington Capitals and…

Rewritten Togo constitution bucked by citizens, stokes dictatorial fears

Demonstrators in Togo called Wednesday for protests against a new constitution that would prolong the reign…

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia struck the northeastern city of Kharkiv with aerial bombs Wednesday for…