Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder
PARIS (AP) — Paris police say that they have issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting.” The statement on Monday said that the orders ban gatherings and demonstrations and impose a curfew prohibiting anyone from entering or remaining around the Place de la République. That's where rioting took place Saturday. The shopping neighborhood of Les Halles which has been subject to looting has also been included in the curfew. The curfew will be in effect from 11 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections. The statewide sweep Monday is part of a Trump administration effort to root out noncitizen voting ahead of next month’s midterm elections, even though data shows that the problem is incredibly rare, difficult to prove and has not been shown to change the outcome of races. The arrests reflect an escalation in a simmering fight between the federal government and California. Federal officials say California officials' inaction was to blame for the alleged crimes. California Attorney General Rob Bonta says that while one-off instances are possible, there is no widespread voter fraud in California.
Canada awaits Alberta referendum results after Carney urges voters to reject separation
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada is waiting on results from a referendum in oil-rich Alberta that could put the province on a path toward independence, testing national unity as President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats fuel a surge of Canadian patriotism. Results were delayed after late openings forced more than 100 polling stations to extend voting hours Monday. More than 1.35 million Albertans, or 43% of eligible voters, cast advance or special ballots. The vote was not a direct referendum on independence. Albertans were deciding whether to remain in Canada or begin a legal process that could lead to a second vote on separation. Alberta is Canada’s oil heartland and cowboy country, a conservative stronghold whose political culture has long had more in common with the American West.
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing toward Mars on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Japan launched it before dawn Tuesday from the country's main spaceport. Five of the world's space agencies have joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons. While NASA and China have successfully landed spacecraft on Mars, no one has ever ventured onto Phobos or its sidekick Deimos and no one has managed to fetch samples. If successful, Martian lunar soil and small rocks will arrive at Earth in 2031.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure again. He noted Monday that Kyiv received no early warning from partner countries. The attacks damaged over 10 energy facilities, leaving more than half a million people without power, heat and running water. A 21-year-old woman was killed in Kyiv. Zelenskyy is also dealing with U.S. policy changes from President Donald Trump that benefit Russia, including waiving sanctions on Moscow. Meanwhile, limits on Ukraine’s use of SpaceX’s Starlink system have affected drone operations. Western intelligence has been crucial for Ukraine, but fears are growing that such support may wane.
Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia officer was justified in using force when he responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a moving vehicle that investigators said was driving toward police, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was in the car. The shooting occurred as Senatobia officers responded to a call at a Walmart. Officers saw Kohen's mother carrying her son as she and a friend left the store, got into a car and began driving away. In a statement released after the shooting, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said the vehicle drove toward law enforcement, at which point an officer opened fire. Kohen’s mother disputes that claim.
Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, Melania Trump. The couple appeared Monday at a White House ceremony at which the Republican president signed an executive order creating a women's health division at the National Institutes of Health. The order also establishes a White House task force on the issue. Melania Trump says the effort will change the reality of women's health in America. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the panel, whose first meeting was set for Monday.
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years
Christiane Amanpour will be leaving CNN after 43 years. The network's longtime anchor plans to scale back her daily show, “Amanpour,” on CNN International to once a week starting in 2027. She will end her show in May and leave the network the following month. Amanpour, 68, will also end her PBS show at year's end. She will continue her podcast, “The Ex Files,” with her ex-husband, Jamie Rubin. Amanpour’s exit coincides with a new era at CNN as it comes under new owner Skydance, after an $81 billion merger that brings CNN and CBS under one roof.
Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined. According to a major multi-year study published Monday, fish populations dropped by about 60%, while krill that whales and others eat plummeted 72%. Researchers said there’s no other cause they could find for the drop except the BP oil spill. Dispersants used after the spill caused many problems, and new studies show that in future accidents, it would be better to avoid those chemicals and instead add agents that increase oil-munching microbes.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because of the sensitivity of the health matter. The Eagles placed Hurts on injured reserve Saturday after revealing he has a blood clot in his calf. On Monday, the team and Hurts' agent provided more details. Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a clot has traveled from his legs to his lungs. His treatment involves blood thinners, and he cannot participate in football activities until he's off them.
