Spain approves a plan to ease its housing crisis
Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis
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NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea
NATO has intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea
Pope denounces the “colonization” of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Pope denounces the “colonization” of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds
United Nations experts have found that paramilitaries fighting against the Sudanese military received support from an armed group in Libya, adding more chaos to the devastating war in Sudan
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation violates EU law, court finds
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary's legislation banning LGBTQ+ content for minors violates EU law
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a leadership vote in his own party
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a leadership vote in his own party
Japan has approved scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a big change of its postwar pacifist policy
Japan has approved scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a big change of its postwar pacifist policy
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval
The head of Myanmar's army-backed government proposes new peace talks with armed resistance groups
The head of Myanmar's military-backed government has invited armed resistance groups to new peace talks
Macron to press Lebanon ceasefire and sovereignty in Paris talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France’s commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country's territorial integrity
South Africa police chief in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract
South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract
3 soldiers die in a shell explosion inside a tank gun turret during army drill
A shell exploded inside a tank during an exercise at a southern Japanese army training area, killing three soldiers and injuring one, officials said
Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death
6 stand trial in Istanbul over insecticide poisoning deaths of Turkish-German family
Six hotel staff and pest control workers are on trial in Turkey, charged with causing the deaths of a German family poisoned by insecticide while on vacation in Istanbul
Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated...
Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti to help combat gang violence
Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations security force to combat gang violence
Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai
The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as ambassador
The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns
Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners
Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV is heading to Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his four-nation African journey
Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa
Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV is heading to Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his four-nation African journey
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investment fraud investigation
New Zealand Prime Minister survives party leadership vote months before election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a vote on his leadership among his own party’s lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Japan has endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a vote on his leadership among his own party’s lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted
Drone attack kills 3 Colombian soldiers as rebel groups develop new lethal capabilities
A Colombian rebel drone strike Monday killed three soldiers and injured two others, according to authorities
Gunman at pyramids north of Mexico City kills 1 Canadian tourist and injures 6
Mexico's government says one Canadian tourist has been killed and six other people were injured when a man with a gun opened fire at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, a tourist site an hour outside of Mexico’s capital
US family seeks justice in the death of daughter 7 years ago in Colombia
Seven years after U.S. citizen Kelly Knight was found dead in Medellín, Colombia, her family seeks international legal help, claiming the Colombian justice system has failed them
EU says Serbia could lose access to a billion euros over democratic backsliding
The EU is warning Serbia it could lose access to 1.5 billion euros in funds if it doesn't halt democratic backsliding