A volcano in southwestern Iceland was erupting for a third day on Wednesday following heightened seismic activity in the area, 11 months after its last eruption officially ended. (July 12)
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Japan court rules trans restroom restriction illegal
Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a transgender ministry official who sued her employer over toilet access restrictions. (July 12)
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Ohio Constitution question to be decided in August
Early in-person voting starts Tuesday in Ohio for an Aug. 8 election on whether to make it tougher to amend the constitution. Issue 1 would raise the threshold for passing constitutional changes from a simple majority to a 60% supermajority. (July 11) …
Estonian designers stage 62-mile fashion show
It’s a long way from the Estonian capital Tallinn to the capital of European fashion – Paris. To represent that journey two fashion designers have organised a 100-kilometre catwalk show across Estonia. (July 11) (AP video: Kostya Manenkov)
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AP Top Stories July 11th A.M.
Here’s the latest for Tuesday, July 11th: NATO summit in Lithuania; Georgia grand jury to investigate Trump’s efforts to overturn election; Pennsylvania authorities search for escaped inmate; Massive floods in Vermont.
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Deadly collapse of elevated road in Bangkok
At least two people were killed after an elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital collapsed, authorities said Tuesday. (July 11)
Ford, GM and Stellantis to begin tense contract talks with United Auto Workers union
The United Auto Workers will begin bargaining on a new contract with Detroit’s three automakers this week. The talks are expected to be contentious (July 11)(AP video: Mike Householder)
Rare snow blankets Johannesburg
Residents in South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, woke up to below freezing temperatures as snow fell in parts of the country. (July 11)
Biden arrives in Lithuania for NATO summit
U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, for the annual NATO summit. Russia’s war in Ukraine will top the agenda when Biden and his NATO counterparts hold talks during the two-day meeting. (July 11)
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