An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine. The renewed fighting has scattered Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatened to expand the fighting to a sixth …
Hamas has signaled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Israel's agreement to a 60-day ceasefire plan. …
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again following a “constructive atmosphere” during an earlier meeting aimed at reviving …
Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control. Catalan regional president Salvador Illa announced …
Nigeria’s main opposition politicians have announced a new coalition aimed at unseating the ruling party. The Africa Democratic Congress is led by Abubakar Atiku and Peter Obi, both runners-up in …
Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 16 more prisoners, continuing his selective releases while also cracking down on dissent. Human rights advocates welcomed the pardons but noted …
Ukraine is moving forward with plans for joint weapons production with allies while the U.S. halts some arms shipments. Officials said Tuesday that draft legislation to support this effort will be …
A government minister says Ye, the U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has recently been stripped of an Australian visa after he released his single “Heil Hitler.” Home Affairs Minister …
The Argentine priest whom Pope Francis held up as the model confessor has died in Buenos Aires at age 98. Cardinal Luis Pascual Dri died Monday in the Argentine capital, where his funeral was being …
Hong Kong’s government has proposed a registration system to recognize same-sex partnerships formed overseas. The plan, announced Wednesday, would grant such couples rights like participating in …
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week. Speaking Wednesday, he highlighted the hardships faced by thousands of …
The NHL, NHLPA and international officials finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. The league, union, International Ice Hockey Federation and …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows 'there will be no Hamas' in postwar Gaza.
A controversial redevelopment plan in Tokyo's Jingu Gaien park threatens historic landmarks and green spaces. The project, approved more than two years ago, includes demolishing a historic baseball …
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending speculation ignited by his remark that he might be the last …
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election. Ishiba has …
Asian shares are trading mixed as the July 9 deadline for the U.S. to strike deals with trading partners or impose higher tariffs looms. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices were little changed. …
LONDON (AP) — After the heatwave came the rain. The tennis courts were covered and the fans were forced to shelter under umbrellas as rain delayed play on Day 3 of Wimbledon on Wednesday. …
Lithuania's defense minister has praised a Philippine campaign exposing China's aggression in the South China Sea. Speaking Wednesday, she said the effort reveals China's hostile actions, shattering …
Officials say a roadside bomb has struck a vehicle carrying a government administrator in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban, killing at least five officers and wounding 11 others. The …