In a tightly fought Alaska legislative race, voters in one of the state’s most rural districts will be choosing between familiar candidates in a contest unlikely to change the balance of power in the state House. The leading candidates are current Rep. Nellie Jimmie of Toksook Bay and the incumbent she beat two years ago, […]
URDA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train in Spain struck another from behind Wednesday, killing dozens of people and injuring scores. Rescuers searched for survivors along the Madrid-Seville route …
Serbia's student movement has demanded the resignations from top officials in the police, intelligence and judiciary after their historic election win against Aleksandar Vucic. The Students’ List …
Flávio Bolsonaro is now in Miami after fleeing to the U.S. following his defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential elections. Bolsonaro has refused to concede and claims …
Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight. The …
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensifying the strain on state finances, President Vladimir Putin is reaching for cash to fund his government and the war, squeezing tax revenue from an economy …
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports a sharp rise in poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan over the past year. It marks the first significant increase since the …
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday accused Yemeni government forces of an attack on a gas station in Taiz province that killed at least two people. The Associated Press could not independently …
A Pakistani court has sentenced a prominent human rights lawyer and her husband to 10 years in prison each for breaching security arrangements for England’s cricket team during its 2024 visit. …
Lana Nusseibeh, a diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, is the newest contender for United Nations secretary-general. She brings Palestinian roots and defense of UAE-Israel relations to her …
Dolores Huerta fought for causes even in her golden years, when many others would be enjoying retirement. The labor rights pioneer died Wednesday from cancer at age 96. She lived up to her famous …
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina comes amid allegations of sexual abuse and other crimes involving Catholic clergy and lay members. Survivors are demanding stronger action from the Vatican against …
China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and that is making a dent in global emissions. Interest in renewables has surged due to the energy crisis from the Iran war. A report …
A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola. Alphonse bin Kitobi Achou Taibo lost four family members to the virus and struggles with deep mistrust in his community. Many …
A Liberian-flagged vessel that was hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has sunk, the local maritime administration said on Thursday. Three maritime drones struck the container ship …
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast. South Korea’s military says the launch happened Thursday but gave no further details, including …
KAKINADA, India (AP) — Deadly Cyclone Arnab is battering eastern India, flooding cropland, uprooting electricity poles and leaving roads blocked. Meteorologists said unusually warm waters in the …
Today is Thursday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2026. There are 63 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 29, 1929, ‘Black Tuesday’ descended on the New York Stock Exchange. …
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays face off in the World Series, each seeking its first championship. The best-of-seven series began Oct. 23 and could run through Oct. 31. This is a photo …
A thwarted mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago is stoking new fears for the area’s South Asian community, tainting a typically joyful season of faith and family gatherings. Members of the …