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Death toll from Turkey's second school shooting in a week rises to 10
Authorities in Turkey said the toll from the country’s second school shooting in two days rose to 10 deaths on Thursday...
Ghana rescues 305 West African nationals, including 113 children, in anti-trafficking operation
The Ghana Immigration Service says more than 300 West African nationals, including 113 children, have been rescued after...
French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall
French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million)
Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog
Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences
India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could als...
Archbishop of Canterbury expresses solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in calling for peace
The Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday expressed solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in calling for peace in the Middle East
Chinese man jailed for one year by Kenyan court over ant trafficking
A Chinese national was sentenced to one year in jail by a Kenyan court after being found in possession without a permit...
What to know about Cameroon's separatist violence that the pope seeks to end
Pope Leo XIV has led a peace meeting in Cameroon’s northwestern city of Bamenda, which is part of a region battered by a...
Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access
Indonesia is reviewing a U.S. proposal for overflight access to its airspace
What to know about Pakistan’s army chief and his role as mediator between Iran and the US
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, is playing a crucial role in mediating between Iran and the U.S. A rece...
Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award
Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy
A Ukrainian farming tycoon has helped turn a tiny volunteer unit into one of Ukraine’s most effective fighting corps
China reports its economy grew 5% in the January-March quarter, largely shrugging off initial impact from the Iran war
China reports its economy grew 5% in the January-March quarter, largely shrugging off initial impact from the Iran war
Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact
Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is...
Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran
Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and a...
Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump's criticism continues
Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump
China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic c...