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At least half of U.S. states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns

In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns. In Alabama, the governor made it a priority.

Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near island country of Tonga

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.

Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight

The executive order directed at one of the country’s most prestigious law firms followed a well-worn playbook as U.S. President Donald Trump roared down the road to retribution.

The Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan

The Taliban leader said Sunday there was no need for Western laws in Afghanistan and that democracy was dead as long as sharia laws are in effect.

Pope's willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world

Pope Francis’ frailty was on full view as he left Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks battling pneumonia that nearly killed him. He could barely lift his arms to bless the crowd. His eyes were sunken, face bloated. And he visibly gasped for breath as he was wheeled back inside from the balcony.

Smell of death permeates Myanmar cities after quake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried

The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding someone still alive, two days after a massive earthquake struck that killed more than 1,600 people and left countless others buried.

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. in response to Trump’s letter

Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter U.S. President Donald Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader.

Pakistan says it killed 10 civilians during an anti-militant operation in the northwest

Pakistan said it killed 10 civilians during an anti-militant operation in the country’s northwest and promised to investigate the circumstances.

Gaza's bakeries could shut down within a week under Israel's blockade of all food and supplies

Gaza’s bakeries will run out of flour for bread within a week, the UN says. Agencies have cut food distributions to families in half. Markets are empty of most vegetables. Many aid workers cannot move around because of Israeli bombardment.

Turkiye arrests Swedish journalist over alleged terrorist connections to a pro-Kurdish group

Turkish authorities said Sunday they arrested a Swedish journalist dispatched to cover ongoing nationwide protests on charges of terrorism and insulting the president.

2 killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv as Trump lashes out at Putin

Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center and apartment blocks in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding dozens, while U.S. President Donald Trump voiced anger at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

Flame-throwers and manatee meat among odd U.S. products targeted by Canada’s retaliatory tariffs

While the U.S. is implementing tariffs across the board on Canadian imports, Canada is retaliating with a more targeted approach that takes aim at specific products and industries, including some unusual ones like false beards, manatee meat and church bell cases.

CTV National News: International aid begins after devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar

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