World news
Headlines from around the world, with links to the original reporting. Browse the latest stories or search for a topic.
Finland, Ukraine sign 10-year security agreement
Kyiv will never fall into Russian hands, Blinken says
When asked by a journalist whether the United States would promise that Kyiv would never fall into Russian hands, Blinken said: “I am convinced we already have.”
Ringleader of global monkey torture network, 'The Torture King', is charged
Michael Macartney, 50, confessed to the BBC his role in an extreme monkey torture network.
Medellín declares war on sex tourism after US citizen found with two little girls at a hotel
The city’s mayor Federico Gutiérrez announces the six-month suspension of sex work in the neighborhood El Poblado and limits operating hours of the bars and clubs in the area, in which he says sex trafficking is taking place
'Deadly attacks against Israel will be carried out soon', Iran warns
Following deaths of several high ranking officers in Damascus strike attributed to Israel, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vows revenge against its 'enemies'
Canada condemns Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza, demands investigation
OTTAWA - Canada joined multiple allies including the United States, Poland and Australia in demanding a full investigation Tuesday after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers trying to deliver
Russia’s friends beg EU to leave frozen assets alone – From China to Saudi Arabia, countries want the EU to reject pressure to confiscate over €200 billion of Russian assets to help Ukraine's reconstruction efforts
From China to Saudi Arabia, countries want the EU to reject pressure to confiscate over €200 billion of Russian assets.
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in trophy hunting row
President Mokgweetsi Masisi voices anger over Berlin’s opposition to the import of trophies over poaching concerns
President Javier Milei fires 24,000 government workers in Argentina: ‘No one knows who will be next’
Public sector employees denounce that the cuts will put many state functions on hold
Report: US tells Israel its Rafah evacuation plan not viable in ‘harsh’ video call
Putin army hit by 'loss' of 12 tanks and 8 infantry vehicles as major assault fails in Ukraine's east
Military experts say the size of the force show it was a ‘priority effort’ by Russia’s army
Ex-property agent gets death for trafficking cannabis; judge rejects defence that drug was for research
SINGAPORE — A former property agent was sentenced to the mandatory death penalty for trafficking cannabis after a judge rejected his defence that the drugs were for research and development.
Chechen Man Dies in Police Custody After Being Detained in Connection With Crocus Attack
A Chechen man died in police custody hours after being detained in Moscow in connection with last month’s deadly concert hall attack, the investigative news outlet Agentstvo reported, citing the man’s mother.
Tsunami warnings issued after strong earthquake off east coast of Taiwan
A strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, collapsing buildings and causing a tsunami
The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least one person died, officials said.
Italy races to stop leaning tower from collapsing | CNN
U.S. told Russia Crocus City Hall was possible target of attack
In an unusual move, U.S. officials shared highly specific information about a terrorist plot with an adversary country.
Ukraine Packed A Cessna-Style Plane With Explosives, Added Remote Controls And Kamikaze’d It Into A Russian Drone Factory 600 Miles Away
Ukraine seems to have fitted Cessna-style planes with remote controls, packed them with TNT & flown one 600 miles to strike a drone factory in Yelabuga, east of Moscow.
Over 100 Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore on Russia's Black Sea Coast
Nearly 140 dolphins and other marine mammals have washed up dead on the shores of Russia’s Black Sea coast over the past month, the dolphin rescue and research center Delfa said Tuesday. “A total of 137 cetaceans died in the last month.