France’s top court upholds ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012.
Fire services say 13 people were killed in fire engulfing Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings.
The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge. The Sydney-based rights advocate Digital Freedom Project on …
Lebanon and Cyprus have signed a long-delayed sea border agreement, ending an almost 20-year impasse. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides finalized the deal …
A Turkish court has handed a four-year prison sentence to journalist Fatih Altayli after he was convicted of threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Altayli, known for his popular YouTube …
French media outlets have united to call for the release of sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is imprisoned in Algeria. The Alliance of General Information Press, representing over 300 …
Hospital officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies.
A new U.S. push to end Russia-Ukraine fighting has set off a flurry of diplomacy by American, European, Russian and Ukrainian officials. The proposal presented to Ukraine last week was tilted toward …
A coalition of major Indian trade unions has mounted nationwide protests against the government’s new labor codes. Demonstrations took place Wednesday, with unions representing millions of workers …
Ukraine's gas facilities have suffered severe damage from Russian drone and missile attacks, forcing the country to import more gas. The Associated Press reports that the attacks have left tanks …
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build a Taiwan Dome, an air defense system with high-level detection and interception …
China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan. Beijing is using its economic clout to pressure Tokyo while hurling a …
Under the ceasefire that took effect in October, Palestinian militants in Gaza have released the remains of 26 hostages. That leaves two hostages to be returned. Militants have released one or two …
The Moravian stars from Herrnhut, Germany, have become a popular Christmas decoration in the country. Known for their bright colors and various sizes, these stars adorn places like church steeples …
Israel says it has identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or.
Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummeled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic storms in history. By …
Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the change, citing Myanmar's …
Taiwan announces special budget of $40 billion for arms purchases to bolster defense.
Hundreds of women have marched through Mexico City's streets to protest violence against women. Tuesday's demonstration was part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In …
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight, with at least six people killed in strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure. A …