The New York Times reports that text messages between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical boss during the COVID-19 pandemic were seen by her top adviser and have …
Appeals court in Bosnia confirms sentence for Bosnian Serb president of 1 year in prison and a 6-year ban from politics.
FBI Director Kash Patel has provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by saying the opening of a new office in Wellington aims to counter China's influence. His remarks when he opened the office …
South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has again refused to attend questionings by investigators. But in his latest refusal Friday, Yoon took off his prison uniform and lay down on the …
Italy is becoming a top destination for American couples tying the knot. Over 15,000 couples have chosen Italy for their weddings in 2024, marking an 64% increase from 2019. Growth was led by U.S …
The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has approved constitutional changes to allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend terms to six years. Lawmaker Ana Figueroa from the New Ideas …
Two pubs in London's East End are vying for the title of the city's oldest riverside pub. The Mayflower and the Prospect of Whitby both claim this honor. The Mayflower, named after the Pilgrim …
Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state won’t bring one about anytime soon, though they could isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' …
Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X. He has used his dominance of the platform he owns to boost the influence of hard-right politicians and activists across Europe, an Associated Press analysis of tens of …
Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X. He has used his dominance of the platform he owns to boost the influence of hard-right politicians and activists across Europe, an Associated Press analysis of tens of …
El Salvador's Congress approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends presidential terms to 6 years.
The traditional Chinese spirit baijiu is being reinvented to attract younger generations. Distilled from sorghum, this potent liquor is often used in toasts and drinking games. However, its …
Utility workers in Peru's capital have discovered two pre-Incan tombs while expanding underground gas networks. One tomb was empty, but the other contained remains about 1,000 years old, along with …
President Donald Trump’s special envoy has arrived in Israel to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Over the past 24 hours, at least 91 Palestinians have been killed and more than …
Macao police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of colluding with forces outside the Chinese casino hub to endanger national security. It was the first publicly known arrest under the city’s …
Ukraine’s Parliament has approved a bill tabled by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that restores the independence of two of the country’s key anti-corruption watchdogs. The move on Thursday …
The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday. That's not certain because as of Thursday the two sides had yet to complete a key …
Croatia has marked 30 years since a key war victory with a military parade. Thousands watched as French-made Rafale jets flew over and 3,400 army personnel participated on Thursday. Prime Minister …
A South African university has launched an anti-poaching campaign to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but which can be detected by …
Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) plot of land north of Rome into a vast solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City. The …