China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to charges including fraud and bribery
China Evergrande's founder has pleaded guilty to charges including illegal absorption of public deposits, fraud and corporate bribery
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Outcome of Peruvian presidential election unknown after voting stretches into a second day
Peruvians still don't know the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after a ballot delivery issue forced authorities to extend voting by a day
Former Brazilian intelligence chief was arrested by ICE, senator says
A Brazilian senator said on Monday that the country’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem was arrested by ICE and is pleading for him to get political asylum in the United States
North Korean leader supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised more missile tests from his prized new warship over the weekend, state media said Tuesday, as he pledged to boost the navy’s operational capabilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons
Haiti arrests 5 police officers and 2 other suspects over deadly fortress stampede
Authorities in Haiti have arrested seven suspects, including five police officers, after a fatal stampede killed at least 25 people at a historic mountaintop fortress over the weekend
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Senegal has first conviction under law toughening punishment for homosexual acts
A court in Senegal has issued the first conviction under a new law increasing punishment for homosexuality
UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class
An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation
Hungary's election winner Magyar seeks to be sworn in as prime minister as early as May 5
Hungary's election winner Magyar seeks to be sworn in as prime minister as early as May 5
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, has celebrated her 69th birthday
Magyar wants to take over as prime minister as early as May 5
Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly
Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday
A Nigerian military strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a market, killing at least 100 people, rights group and media say
A Nigerian military strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a market, killing at least 100 people, rights group and media say
Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs
Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
The Olivier Awards have recognized top achievements in London theater, opera, and dance for 2026."
Philippine President Marcos debunks health rumors with jumping jacks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed rumors about his health by doing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office
Antisemitic attacks in 2025 led to highest number of deaths in decades, study finds
A study by Tel Aviv University says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years
Following an election earthquake, Hungary ponders life after Orbán
Hungarians are contemplating changes after voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
European leaders hope Hungary's new leader Péter Magyar can make the EU great again
European leaders are welcoming Péter Magyar's election victory in Hungary and the fall from power of long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team
Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others
Uganda debuts mobile court for man accused of killing 4 kids
The trial of a Ugandan man accused of killing four children began on Monday in a tent not far from where the crime was committed, after the president ordered a “mobile court” session that could be witnessed by many locals
Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech
The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems
An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades
South Africa's second-biggest party elects new leader
South Africa's Democratic Alliance has elected Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new leader
Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire
Ceasefire talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran ended without an agreement, raising questions about what happens when a current two-week truce expires on April 22
Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US
Iranians have reacted with a mixture of disappointment and patriotism after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement
European leaders celebrate Péter Magyar's victory in a stunning Hungarian election
European leaders are welcoming Péter Magyar's election victory in Hungary, and the fall from power of long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Peru's voters face choice of 35 contenders for ninth president in 10 years
Peru's next president is being chosen from a pool of 35 candidates that includes a former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress
Pope making first papal visit to Algeria to launch Africa trip, honor St. Augustine
Pope Leo XIV is embarking Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria
Peru election results delayed after thousands get a one-day voting extension
Logistical issues have forced a delay in deciding Peru's election