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Russian Couple Faces Loss of Child Custody After Protest
A court in Moscow has considered prosecutors’ request to take a 1-year-old boy from his parents over allegations that they took him to an unauthorized protest, a case that has caused public outrage.
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Nearly 50 Migrants Rescued in 2 Days in Busy English Channel
French maritime authorities say 47 migrants, including two dozen children, have been rescued over two days as they tried to cross the English Channel to Britain.
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Unions Target Cathay Pacific Airline in Hong Kong Protest
Trade union members in Hong Kong are rallying against the city’s flagship Cathay Pacific airline for firing employees linked to ongoing pro-democracy protests.
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The Latest: Johnson to Suspend UK Parl’t Before Brexit Date
The Latest on reports that Britain’s leader will suspend Parliament to push through no-deal Brexit (all times local):
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Ukrainian Court Frees Russian Journalist
A Ukrainian court has released a Russian journalist, an apparent signal that a much-anticipated prisoner exchange with Russia is getting on track.
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Opposition Reacts With Fury to Parliament Suspension Reports
British opposition lawmakers reacted with fury Wednesday to reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek a suspension of Parliament to hamper efforts to quash a no-deal Brexit.
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Toyota, Suzuki Partnering in Self-Driving Car Technology
Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, and smaller rival Suzuki are partnering in the development of self-driving car technology, as manufacturers around the world grapple with innovations in the industry.
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Serena, Djokovic, Federer Face Upstarts in US Open 2nd Round
Serena Williams’ matchup against 17-year-old American Caty McNally heads a lineup of second-round contests that similarly pit established champions against hungry upstarts.
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College Football Picks: Can Oregon Boost Pac-12 vs Auburn?
College football starts better than it ends.
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23 Killed in Attack on Bar in Southern Mexico
An attack on a bar in Mexico’s Gulf coast city of Coatzacoalcos killed 23 people and injured 13 late Tuesday.