The pontiff’s first formal letter to the Catholic world warns of the dangers posed by autonomous weapons systems. …
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Europe sweats as ‘heat dome’ causes record May temperatures
Climate change is causing earlier and more intense heatwaves, France’s weather agency said. …
Poland’s right-wing topples Kraków’s liberal mayor in fresh blow to Tusk
The opposition Law and Justice (PiS) and far-right Confederation parties intend to take on the ruling Civic Coalition party in local…
Zelenskyy rejects Merz proposal for associate EU membership
“Ukraine’s place in the European Union must also be complete — full and equal,” Ukrainian leader says. …
Russia batters Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack
Moscow used some 600 drones and 30 missiles, including at least one Oreshnik, a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile that is capable…
News Analysis: Uncertainty, frustration define messy midterm battles for mayor, governor and Congress
California’s primary election has been buffeted by a lack of front-runners, redrawn political maps, party infighting and competing voter resentment for…
Barabak: The ‘greatest threat’ to rule of law in decades. That’s how lawyers, judges see Trump
A new survey finds deep concern about presidential overreach, persecution of enemies and other unchecked abuses of power. The poll shows…
L.A. voters will cast ballots in eight City Council districts, two with open seats
The June 2 primary will include two City Council districts where the incumbents are leaving office, one uncontested seat and a…
As influencers rise in politics, some call for tighter regulations on payments
Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don’t know are…
L.A. is safer than it’s been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor’s race
Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ challengers have zeroed in on homelessness…