International

Report: Ukraine receives first batch of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets
Ukraine has long sought the U.S.-made warplanes, saying they're needed to counter Russia's superior air power. Four NATO members have pledged F-16s, though it wasn't clear who sent them, or how many.
Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music
On Saturday Djenane Saint Juste is sharing two children’s books she self-published in three languages: English, French and Haitian Creole, a language she was not allowed to learn in school.
Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11 and threatens to spark a wider war. Hezbollah denies a role
A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 11 children and teens. It's the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began.
Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota
About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.
French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say
Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.