Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 18 2024 22:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Ben Toms. Israel has agreed to send a team to Washington to discuss plans for a potential military offensive in Rafa. Sakamagani heads to tails. The agreement came during the first phone call in more than a month between Netanyahu and President Biden, who is urging Israel not to attack the southern Gaza town where more than a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. Biden National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says the leaders had aired their views. "And now we really need to get down to brass tacks." And discuss the way forward. Sullivan says the president told Netanyahu they share the goal of beating Hamas. "But a major ground operation there would be a mistake." The call between the leaders came after top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer called for new elections in Israel, which on Fox and Friends yesterday, Netanyahu called wholly inappropriate. "We're not a banana republic. The people of Israel will choose when they'll have elections, who they will act." Sagar Megani, Washington. "Threary forces launched another raid on the Shifa hospital, Gaza's largest, saying Hamas militants had regrouped there and fired on them. Anytime the World Food Program says those remaining in northern Gaza are facing imminent famine." Russian President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in an election landslide that came amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times. At a rally in Moscow, Putin declared his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine. The AP's Jim Hanks is more. "There's also the question of whether he would call a new mobilization for troops in Ukraine. So far, Putin has said is not necessary, but in the past he has used election victories to implement on popular measures." A Michigan attorney, who unsuccessfully sued to overturn former President Trump's 2020 election loss, has been arrested, for failing to appear at a hearing after being charged with illegally accessing voting machines. This is AP News. A New Mural by Banksy "Green paint sprayed on a wall in London's Finsbury Park neighborhood. In front of the wall is a severely cropped tree, and the corner of the wall is a life-sized figure." His usual Banksy stencil mode, which he's colored in green and black and she's holding a precious spray. Art critic Estelle Lovett says the green paint makes it look like the barren tree has leaves. "At the same time as nature being created by man, it's also saying that man is destroying nature." Banksy has never confirmed his identity, which is part of the appeal. There are lots of rumors. "He's a musician and a pop band. Some people say that he's married to a label politician. Other people say that he's a butcher." Banksy claimed this work by posting before and after photos of the London location on his official Instagram account. I'm Ed Donahue. And I'm Ben Thomas, AP News. Thanks for listening. Find your perfect fit with a custom suit from Indochino, from timeless classics to bold statements. You can express your style exactly how you want. Get 10% off any purchase of $3.99 or more at INDOCHIN0.com with code PODCAST. When everyone's on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. No matter what you do or what industry you're in, how you communicate is key. Everything you type is equally important to collaboration, and Grammarly can help. Think of it as your AI writing partner, empowering you to communicate effectively and efficiently so you can make a bigger impact in the workplace. 76% of Grammarly users say it helps them craft more impactful writing. And as the gold standard of responsible AI, Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. By understanding your writing and context, Grammarly provides relevant personalized suggestions. And with tone suggestions, you can navigate even the most difficult work conversations. You can also save time from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds with one click. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y dot com slash podcast. Easier said, done.