Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 74,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry
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Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
Two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people
Fuel price spike squeezes French baguette bakers as heating oil costs soar
Kevin and Sandrine Luce run a bakery in northern France and are struggling with soaring fuel prices
Death toll in Indonesia's capsized Java Sea ferry rises to 64; dozens remain missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from the wreck of a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago
Voters in Switzerland decide on right-wing party's proposal to tighten neutrality rules
Voters in Switzerland are deciding on a proposal to strengthen the country's neutrality
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Pope brings message to protect life to French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures
Pope Leo XIV is taking his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying to Lourdes
Andy Burnham brings good vibes to Labour’s annual conference but tough choices are coming
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, and his party seems content for now
Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners following meeting between Trump and interim leader
Human rights groups in Venezuela said that significant numbers of political prisoners were released in the South American country on Saturday, though a total number of those released has still not been established
87-year-old's eviction becomes a rallying cry for protest of Spain's housing crisis
Tens of thousands of people have marched in Madrid to protest against Spain’s housing crisis and ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud measures, and a ban on evictions without alternative housing
Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say
Police say a helicopter has crashed southeast of the Canadian city of Montreal, killing all four people on board
Shooting leaves 4 dead in Caribbean luxury tourism destination
A manhunt is underway in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after a shooting.
Thousands march in Madrid to protest Spain's housing crisis after eviction of 87-year-old woman
Thousands of people have marched in Madrid to protest against Spain’s housing crisis and ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud measures, and a ban on evictions without alternative housing
Shooting leaves 4 dead in Caribbean nation known for luxury tourism, police say
A manhunt is underway in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after a shooting left four people dead
Trump calls on Zelenskyy to 'settle with Putin' as new strikes kill 10
Ukraine continued to target Russian oil refineries and industrial sites.
Gunmen target ambulance in Pakistan after suicide bombing at checkpoint killed 12
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and wounding about 35 others
Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square
Pope Leo XIV draws hundreds of thousands to Paris’ Champs-Élysées for a massive outdoor Mass
Body of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues
South African police say another woman’s body has been found near Johannesburg, bringing the number of victims in a series of killings under investigation to 10
Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass
Pope Leo XIV draws hundreds of thousands to Paris’ Champs-Élysées for a massive outdoor Mass
7 dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes and aerial war intensifies
Russian attacks have killed four people across Ukraine as the aerial war between Moscow and Kyiv intensifies
China and the US agree to set up a new AI safety channel, and to keep talking on trade, military
China and the U.S. have agreed to set up a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications
Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations
Incessant rain has hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital, disrupting traffic and forcing hundreds to evacuate
Trump posts map showing 'Trump Strait' off Iran, and other Mideast developments
U_S_ President Donald Trump has posted an image of the Strait of Hormuz labeled “Trump Strait.”
A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital
A new European soccer league for amputee players has kicked off in Romania’s capital
Rescuers pull 2 unconscious from collapsed building near the Acropolis in Greece
Rescuers are searching for four people after a building collapsed in a blast in Athens' tourist district of Plaka
Pope encourages Catholics in deeply secular France to persevere as Paris shuts down for huge Mass
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging French Catholics to persevere in their faith
11-year-old Japanese player Yuki Kurihara wins esports gold medal at the Asian Games
Yuki Kurihara of Japan has won a gold medal in esports at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan
Bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24
A passenger bus has overturned in Iran, killing 11 people and injuring 24 others
A month after Nepal floods, thousands still missing and families face a long recovery
Thousands in Nepal have lost their homes and livelihoods after last month's devastating floods
A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery
Thousands in Nepal have lost their homes and livelihoods after last month's devastating floods
Brazil's President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election
Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has signed an order to ban fixed-odds betting