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5 things to know from Prince Harry's day in court

5 things to know from Prince Harry's day in court

LONDON (AP) — It was a rare sight — a senior British royal testifying in a court of law . What Prince Harry said , both during cross-examination in the witness box Tuesday and in his written witness statement, was just as unusual.
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New Jersey Oath Keeper who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to felony charge

New Jersey Oath Keeper who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to felony charge

A member of the Oath Keepers extremist group from New Jersey who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and bragged about it in text messages pleaded guilty on Tuesday to obstructing Congress.
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Kuwait, only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock

Kuwait, only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Voters in Kuwait cast their ballots Tuesday for a third time in as many years, with little hope of ending a prolonged gridlock between the ruling family and assertive lawmakers after the judiciary dissolved the legi
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Judge rules to release names of Rep. Santos bond cosigners, will stay secret as appeal considered

Judge rules to release names of Rep. Santos bond cosigners, will stay secret as appeal considered

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal magistrate ruled Tuesday to make public the names of the cosigners on indicted Rep. George Santos ’ $500,000 release bond, but said she’ll keep them secret for now to give his lawyer time to appeal the decision. U.S.
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UK's leading business lobby group wins backing of members in vote amid sexual misconduct allegations

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s leading business lobby group won the overwhelming support of its members at a special meeting on Tuesday for a broad set of reform proposals that should ensure its continued survival.
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Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.
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European Union urges probe into 'horrible and heinous' poisoning of Afghan schoolgirls

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The European Union called on Afghan authorities Tuesday to investigate the poisoning of primary schoolgirls in the country's north after 77 students were hospitalized.
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Russian court sets date for new trial of jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

Russian court sets date for new trial of jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday set the date for a new trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him in prison for decades.
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Ford calls for head of correctional service to be fired over Bernardo transfer

Ford calls for head of correctional service to be fired over Bernardo transfer

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for the head of the Correctional Service of Canada to be fired over a decision to move killer Paul Bernardo to a medium security prison.
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Polish Supreme Court overturns presidential pardon of top officials, going against ruling party

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a contentious presidential pardon of a top government official and three subordinates and ordered a retrial of their case.
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