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Colombian president accepts rebel’s proposal to have a commission investigate its possible drug ties
By MANUEL RUEDA BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Sunday he would...
Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
By JUSTIN SPIKE BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar launched his party’s...
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that...
Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control
By MELANIE LIDMAN TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel will begin a contentious land regulation...
US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the...
Indonesia says 8,000 troops ready for possible peacekeeping mission in Gaza by June
By NINIEK KARMINI JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s military said Sunday that up to 8,000...
Europeans push back at US over claim they face ‘civilizational erasure’
By EMMA BURROWS and GEIR MOULSON MUNICH (AP) — A top European Union official on...
MSF suspends some work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital due to presence of armed men
By SAM MEDNICK and SAMY MAGDY TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Doctors Without Borders has...
Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the...
Rubio’s speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
By MATTHEW LEE, EMMA BURROWS and GEIR MOULSON MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State...
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine
By SAMYA KULLAB, EMMA BURROWS and ELISE MORTON KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr...
Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters
By AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY CAIRO (AP) — The Iranian security agents came at 2 a.m., pulling...
African Union summit opens as youth anger grows over a ‘bloc of old leaders’
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and CHINEDU ASADU NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s top regional body opened...
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly...
New Zealand restricts the spread of a reviled killer’s views by hampering his attempts to gain fame
New Zealand's Court of Appeal finished hearing an appeal from the Christchurch mosque gunman.
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
It is the latest move by the Trump administration to distance the U.S. from climate...
‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
Practicality and symbolism are now outweighing tradition for many.
US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled an official delegation of roughly two dozen House members who...
A US shipment of medicine to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation
The shipment contained 6 metric tons of supply.
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year nears, but very few people will see it.
People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
China is scaling up efforts to develop better robots that can perform different activities.
World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City
Many fear “social cleansing,” in which cities push informal workers aside to impress visitors.
Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents
Documents show years of messages between DP World head Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Epstein.
US military completes transfer of 5,700 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq
U.S. commanders say the operation reduces the risk of an IS resurgence.
A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next week
Earlier, U.S.-led peace efforts in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, failed to settle...
Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conference
Last year’s gathering set the tone for growing differences between Trump and Europe.
Remote community grieves the 8 killed in Canada’s deadliest attack in years
The remote Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge is mourning.
Deaths in Iran’s crackdown on protests reach at least 7,000, activists say
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency offered the latest figures Thursday.
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear
Officials report injuries, damaged homes and major heating outages in the Ukrainian capital.
2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
Trump has threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.
EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump
German and Italian leaders are pushing deregulation, rebooted ties with Washington and more trade deals.
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference.
US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back
European allies are putting on a brave face as the U.S. steps back from leadership...
WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app
Russia has already blocked major platforms like Facebook since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after a handover from the US
Syria’s Defense Ministry says the handover happened in coordination with U.S. troops.
Police identify suspect in Canada school shooting as 18-year-old
Authorities shared Jesse Van Rootselaar's name at a news conference Wednesday.
High-profile resignations and replacements as Epstein case fallout spreads
The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
Gisèle Pelicot publicly recounts harrowing discovery of her husband’s rape crimes
“A Hymn to Life, Shame Has to Change Sides,” recounts the horror she discovered.
Study finds climate change set the stage for devastating wildfires in Argentina and Chile
The probability of wildfires will only increase as humans continue to burn fossil fuels.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul
Wright arrives as the Trump administration lifts sanctions so foreign companies can operate there.
Russia says it will stick to New START’s nuclear arms limits as long as the US does
Russia's Foreign Minister says Moscow will respect the treaty's limits if the U.S. observes them...
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home
The motive remains unclear as investigations continue.
French prosecutor searches for victims after a man is accused of abusing 89 minors over 55 years
Jacques Leveugle has been under investigation since February 2024.
Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation
Alex Saab is under scrutiny again for his involvement in Venezuela's CLAP program.
Israeli minister calls West Bank measures ‘de facto sovereignty,’ says no future Palestinian state
The measures ease land sales to Israeli Jews and reviving a committee for land purchases.
Survey says democracies’ anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US
The U.S. scored its worst yet under the current methodology.
Netanyahu wants Trump to demand more from Iran. The leaders will meet this week
Israel has long called for Iran to cease all uranium enrichment.
Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
Russia continues to bombard Ukraine during U.S. efforts to end the war.
China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case
His daughter Claire says the sentence means he will “die a martyr behind bars."
Hong Kong fire victims long for home as Lunar New Year stirs painful memories
The Lunar New Year is stirring recent memories of celebrating in the burnt complex.
Venezuela’s top prosecutor orders the arrest of opposition leader’s ally, hours after his release
The statement did not say whether Juan Pablo Guanipa was rearrested, or give indication of...
Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage
The Cuban government announced aviation fuel would not be available at Cuban airports starting Tuesday.
US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean
The Pentagon didn't say whether the ship was connected to Venezuela.
Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein
The ministry announced Mona Juul’s resignation on Sunday evening.
Palace says King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew’s Epstein links
The statement came after police said they were examining reports that the former prince.
In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Black carbon absorbs sunlight and speeds up melting.
British PM fights to keep his job after revelations about former ambassador’s ties to Epstein
Starmer never met Epstein and has not been implicated in his sexual misconduct.
Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before
Vance is in Armenia to advance a deal aimed at ending conflict between Armenia and...
Israel’s president visits Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims’ families
By ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Israel President Isaac Herzog started a state visit...
Israel’s security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel ’s security cabinet on Sunday approved measures that aim to deepen...
What to know about the Israeli president’s state visit to Australia
By ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The stated purpose of Israel President Isaac Herzog’s...
Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions
By REGINA GARCIA CANO CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Sunday released from prison...
UK leader’s chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties
By SYLVIA HUI LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ’s chief of staff...
Gaza’s Rafah crossing opens after 2-day closure as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment
By SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN CAIRO (AP) — A limited number of Palestinians traveled...
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate...
Prime Minister Takaichi’s party wins a supermajority in Japan’s lower house
By MARI YAMAGUCHI and FOSTER KLUG TOKYO (AP) — The governing party of Prime Minister...
Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken the...
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says
By SAMYA KULLAB KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a...
Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors’ group says
By SAMY MAGDY CAIRO (AP) — A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit...
Pakistan arrests 4 suspects in mosque bombing that killed 31 in the capital
By MUNIR AHMED and MUHAMMAD YOUSAF ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces raided multiple locations...
Norwegian crown princess apologizes to royals and all ‘disappointed’ by her Epstein contacts
The Epstein files contained several hundred mentions of the crown princess.
Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control
The pair showed support for NATO ally Denmark and the Arctic island.
A deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence service is shot and wounded in Moscow
Vladimir Alekseyev served as the first deputy head of Russia’s military intelligence since 2011.
Facing high Trump tariffs, Africa’s leading economy says it’s close to a new trade deal with China
Africa’s leading economy is looking for other trade options.
The US said a Marine could not adopt an Afghan girl. Records show officials helped him get her
High-ranking military and government officials took extraordinary steps to help him.
EU accuses TikTok of ‘addictive design’ that harms children, seeks changes to protect users
The European Commission believes TikTok should change its service's basic design.
Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America’s military leader in the Mideast joins the talks
Trump has threatened to use force to compel Iran into a deal.
Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts kills at least 31 and wounds scores
Police say the attack happened during Friday prayers and an investigation is underway.
Kremlin says Russia and US agree that quick nuclear arms are talks needed
The New START treaty terminated Thursday.
US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island’s leader accuses it of imposing an ‘energy blockade’
The aid is largely meant for those affected by Hurricane Melissa last year.
Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance
It reflects the close alliance between the radical libertarian and President Donald Trump.
A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech
A number of prominent critics have started to emerge from hiding to test the limits...
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
Scientists say rising outbreaks across the hemisphere are linked to declining vaccination rates.
Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with US escalate
Many have been forced to cook with coal and firewood.
The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists
At least 556 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the truce started.
UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds
Funding cuts last year affected work in 17 countries, including Colombia and Myanmar.
Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22
The war in Sudan triggered what the UN calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.`
Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty but Trump says he wants a new pact
The end of the treaty would effectively lift the last remaining caps on the two...
US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks
High-level military communication was suspended in 2021
UK’s Starmer didn’t know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister’s job is under threat
The U.K.'s former ambassador to the U.S. had ties to Epstein revealed in latest batch...
Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from the US on crimes against humanity charges
Judges in Argentina have aggressively pursued human rights abuse cases beyond its borders.
Here’s what international law says about striking energy facilities in war
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine itself is widely regarded as an illegal act of aggression.
Hungarian court sentences German anti-fascist activist to 8 years for far-right rally assaults
Supporters criticize the trial's fairness and detention conditions.
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar
The 65-year-old brother of King Charles III now lives on the king’s Sandringham estate.
The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Many fear it could start an unconstrained nuclear arms race.
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
Trump said the two leaders also discussed Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing.
Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Rubio said he hoped to discuss a number of concerns beyond the nuclear issue.
Israel strikes across Gaza, killing 24, including women and children
Ongoing violence has led to over 550 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire began.
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks
Moscow continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread damage.
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
The new requirement will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.