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Death of 15 elephants in Kenyan national park sparks outrage, investigation
The unexplained deaths over the past month have raised fears of poisoning.
Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies
The rare joint operation in Iraq underscores the risk that the Iran conflict could expand. It came after Iran fired missiles at a US. base in Jordan.
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction
There are reports of at least 50 people injured along with collapsed buildings and damaged roads following the powerful 7.1-magnitude quake on the southwestern island of Kyushu.
In China, sober-curious young people challenge a tradition of heavy drinking
Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.
Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
The government in Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump …
Bridge connecting Canada and U.S. opens after Trump tried to block it
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.
Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister
The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.
67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.
The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.
See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un
North Koreans are banking, watching makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.
Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea
The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention
The country’s foreign minister said, however, that anyone wishing to partner with the West African nation “must respect” its sovereignty.
Why Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II
President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities.
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt
Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said.
E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal
European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.
At least one Saudi oil tanker is attacked in the Red Sea as war risks widen
Oil prices surged past $98 a barrel early Thursday after an Iran-aligned militant group in Yemen said it had attacked tankers in the Red Sea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said t…
Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shakeup.
Drone attack deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
In a war dominated by drones and long-range missiles, the front line has moved to U.S. facilities far from Iran’s borders.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump pledges support for Lebanon peace efforts with Israel as clashes continue
The president met with his Lebanese counterpart, who is trying to restore government control over southern territory where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
A Red Sea blockade threatens a new front in U.S.-Iran war
After a 10th night of U.S. strikes, Tehran retaliated with fresh attacks in Jordan and Bahrain.
Trump says he will impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods in 30 days
The president said the levies will take effect in 30 days unless Canada drops what the administration called “discriminatory” trade barriers against U.S. products.
Ukraine bombs warehouses, targeting Wildberries — Russia’s version of Amazon
Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks, including strikes this weekend on e-commerce warehouses, have undercut the Kremlin’s efforts to shield most Russian citizens from the war.
Iran retaliates after 9th night of U.S. attacks; gas returns to $4 a gallon
An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.
Andy Burnham set to take charge as U.K. prime minister
The former mayor of Greater Manchester will replace Keir Starmer as part of a Labour government reset, becoming Britain’s sixth prime minister in a decade.
Andy Burnham prepares to lead Britain — and face Trump
The incoming prime minister takes office Monday with little foreign policy background and daunting global challenges to confront.
Iran, U.S. strikes widen as fighting hits critical infrastructure
Kuwait said there had been an attack on a power and desalination plant, as the seventh consecutive day of clashes between the U.S. and Iran leaves the path to a longer-term peace …
Wildfire smoke will linger and spread this weekend. See which cities are most affected.
The smoke pouring into the U.S. made Detroit, Chicago and D.C. among the world's most polluted major cities as of early Friday.