NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A top European Union military officer said that a frigate that’s part of an EU mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping destroyed a drone launched from an area in Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels on Thursday morning.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With graduations looming, student protesters doubled down early Thursday on their discontent of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country as universities, including ones in California and Texas, have become quick to call in the police to end the demonstrations and make arrests.

NEW YORK – Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious venues, will be graced with a special evening of music on Saturday, May 11, 7 PM, as the New England Symphonic Ensemble, led by Greek-American conductor Peter Tiboris, will take center stage at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage to perform works by Mozart and Schubert, marking Tiboris’ 50th podium appearance at the historic venue.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.