Prime Minister Mark Carney has named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general. The governor general is the representative of Britain’s King Charles III. The …
José “Piculín” Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died. He was 62. The Puerto Rico Basketball Federation …
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has denounced the circulation of a deepfake photo of her posing in bed, wearing lingerie. She has complained that such manipulated images were being used to attack her. …
Four Palestine Action activists have been convicted of breaking into an Israeli defense factory in the U.K. and smashing equipment. Jurors in Woolwich Crown Court found them guilty of criminal …
French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy …
Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community. The …
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe and the U.S. have more important things to do than waste time on tariff threats. It comes after President Donald Trump announced plans to hike duties on …
The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has embraced its slow pace of life, using snail races to celebrate a focus on sustainability and community. The initiative aims to boost tourism after a 2024 earthquake …
Officials in Colombia say that an explosion in a coal mine in a central area of the country has killed nine miners and injured six others. Officials say the blast occurred Monday at the Carbonera Los …
Boko Haram militants have killed 23 soldiers in an attack on a military post in the Lake Chad region, Chad’s armed forces said Tuesday. The attack happened Monday night on Barka Tolorom island. …
United Arab Emirates says its air defenses are responding to new Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources. Zambia’s foreign affairs minister calls the outgoing U.S. ambassador’s corruption …
Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote.
Thailand’s government has ended a 2001 agreement with Cambodia meant to resolve overlapping maritime claims. The agreement aimed to peacefully manage marine resources but saw no progress after five …
State media in China says an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others. China’s official news agency Xinhua says the blast …
Armenia hosts the first European Union summit in Yerevan on Tuesday, marking a deepening of ties that's been years in the making. The summit underscores Armenia’s disillusionment with Russia after …
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has traveled to the Philippines to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to …
The United States is launching an effort to guide stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has recommended they route through Omani waters south of where ships usually transit …
JERUSALEM (AP) — Lag BaOmer is a festive day in the Jewish calendar that brings communities together in celebration and shared tradition. It falls on the 33rd day of a 49-day period between …
The Baths of Caracalla, near the Colosseum, provided a unique experience for Palestinian children and families evacuated from Gaza for medical care. On Sunday, they visited the ancient site as part …