Iraq Kurdish region gets new president, opposition boycotts

Iraq’s self-governing Kurdish region has elected a new president in a parliamentary vote boycotted by a key opposition party.

Joe Biden: President Trump inherited the booming economy

Reaction from Republican strategist Ned Ryun on ‘Fox & Friends First.’

Salvini vows to unite EU populists, lacks willing partners

Italy’s victorious right-wing leader, Matteo Salvini, says the European elections have created “a new geography” of anti-elite sentiment in the EU.

Report: Wife of Iran presidential adviser shot dead at home

A semi-official news agency in Iran says a wife of an adviser to President Hassan Rouhani has been shot and killed at her home.

Seasoned diplomat appointed EU’s special envoy for Venezuela

The European Union says it has appointed former Uruguayan foreign minister and seasoned diplomat Enrique Iglesias as the bloc’s special envoy for Venezuela.

Deaths rise as Nepal issues more permits for Mount Everest

Nepal’s reluctance to limit the number of permits it issues to scale Mount Everest has contributed to dangerous overcrowding, with inexperienced climbers impeding others and causing deadly delays, seasoned mountaineers said.

Utah judge suspended without pay for 6 months after critical comments about Trump

A judge in Utah was suspended without pay for six months last week after criticizing President Trump — both online and in court — for his “political incompetence.”

Tornadoes leave trail of destruction across Ohio, Indiana

National Weather Service confirms that a “large and dangerous tornado” is on the ground near Trotwood, Ohio.

Robert Charles: I’m a conservative who was asked to speak at Dartmouth — It’s incredible what happened next

A lifelong conservative and an alum, I was invited to speak on campus this month opposite a Democratic National Convention Committee “political operative,” another alum.

Britney Spears’ family seeks to extend restraining order against Sam Lutfi

A Los Angeles judge will consider whether to extend a temporary restraining order Tuesday that keeps a former associate of Britney Spears away from her and her family.