Researchers stunned by forgotten medieval book in Rome hiding the oldest English poem
Researchers in Dublin have uncovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library
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Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87
Authorities say at least 87 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province
Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaign
A former mayor allied with presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella was shot dead in Colombia’s heartland, local authorities say
Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak
Canadian officials have reported that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has a “presumptive positive” test result
Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US
Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the businessman was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap
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Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament
Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead
The whale had repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast.
In Senegal’s wrestling arenas, rituals share the spotlight with the fight, in photos
In Senegal, wrestling, known as laamb in the native Wolof, is a national sport deeply rooted in village life. The country’s top wrestlers earn the title “King of the Arenas,” drawing massive crowds and TV audiences. Laamb is unique for its spectacle, featuring elaborate costumes, protective charms, and rituals. Fighters — draped in elaborate costumes and protective charms ...
Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO
Pope Leo XIV is adding a trip to France to his busy 2026 travel schedule
Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria
The Kremlin has approved new measures allowing citizens from Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria to gain Russian citizenship more easily
What to know about joint US-Nigeria operation that killed a senior militant leader
President Donald Trump says a joint U.S. and Nigerian operation has killed a top Islamic State leader in Nigeria
Nigeria police detain 3 suspects in a rare school attack in the south of the country
Police in Nigeria say they have detained three gunmen who allegedly stormed into two primary schools in a rare attack in the southwest of the country
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
Authorities say a humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and controversial rescue effort after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast
London police out in force dealing with rival rallies and a soccer final
Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition
London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final
Police in London are gearing up as tens of thousands descend on the U.K. capital for two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition at Wembley Stadium
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province
Shark fatally mauls spearfishing diver off Australia's Rottnest Island, police say
A shark has fatally mauled a diver off an Australian tourist island, police say
Cargo train hits a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least 8
A train crashed into a public bus in the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Saturday
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says
Argentina's beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
Argentina’s beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork
Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
Argentina’s beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork
Drones are making Sudan's war even deadlier for civilians
Experts say drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan's conflict, with both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces being supplied by various countries
Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament
Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it
Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham to hold massive gathering
Belarus’ authoritarian leader has greeted U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, who arrived in the tightly controlled country to hold the largest evangelical gathering in its history
Search in waters off the Maldives for bodies of Italians killed in cave dive accident
Maldivian authorities are conducting a high-risk search for four Italian divers who died in a scuba accident
Hungary's new PM symbolically removes fences erected around Orbán's former offices
Hungarians Prime Minister Péter Magyar has removed the fences that surrounded a historic building in the capital Budapest while it served as the office of his autocratic predecessor Viktor Orbán
Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future
Fifteen people deported from the U.S. to Congo under the Trump administration's policy face difficult conditions
Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup
Iraq's parliament has approved the government program and part of the Cabinet lineup of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi
Guyana presses Venezuela on border gunfire as they vie over an energy-rich region
Guyana’s government has sent a protest note to Venezuela demanding an investigation into recent border shootings that wounded Guyanese soldiers
The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing
The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second semifinal