South Korea’s president has warned Ukraine of further action unless it apologises for disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers. The governments disagree over whether they had agreed to keep the move secret.
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California has set 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships, with no exceptions. The law comes as Congress weighs a proposal to combat child marriage nationwide.
Trump says the U.S. may ask Europe to release emergency diesel stocks as high prices squeeze consumers and businesses. Europe has made no public commitment, while Washington is also considering a U.S. diesel export ban.
John Anthony Proia III was indicted on a federal cyberstalking charge after allegedly contacting Katie Miller more than 40 times and sending disturbing messages to her parents. The indictment does not name Miller, but people familiar with the case identified her to CBS News and NBC News.
Brazil’s attorney general is seeking an investigation after The Guardian reported that the Trump administration planned funding for groups opposing Brazil’s Supreme Court. The dispute comes days before a close presidential election.
Putin warned that Russia could use nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad were attacked or cut off, while NATO rejected claims that its activities threatened Moscow. He also ruled out a reciprocal halt to long-range strikes with Ukraine.
House Democrats want federal watchdogs to trace the money behind Trump administration ads airing before the midterms and determine whether they violate spending or election-related laws. The White House has called the ads educational.
A judge ruled that prosecutors presented enough evidence for a jury to decide the murder case against Lindsay Clancy after her first trial ended in a mistrial. Her defense is also seeking dismissal on double jeopardy grounds before a possible retrial.