In Show of Unity, Putin and Xi Hail ‘New Model’ of Ties Between Powers
With his army making advances in Ukraine and his political grip tightened at home after securing an unprecedented fifth term as president,
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Swiss Court Convicts Ousman Sonko, Ex-Gambian Minister, of Crimes Against Humanity
A former interior minister and enforcer for a violent and autocratic Gambian president was convicted of crimes against humanity on Wednesday for
Xi Tells Putin That China-Russia Ties Should Last ‘Generations’
(Bloomberg) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping signaled to Vladimir Putin that ties between the two nations remain strong, giving the Russian leader
Putin-Xi Summit – The New York Times
When China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, hosts President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia this week, the two leaders are expected to present
Colombia’s Interest Rates ‘Strangle’ Economic Growth, Petro Says
(Bloomberg) — President Gustavo Petro lashed out at Colombia’s central bank Wednesday evening, saying that the country’s weak economic growth is due
France Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests in New Caledonia
France’s government declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia on Wednesday as it struggled to quell deadly riots in the semiautonomous
AI, deepfakes and misinformation in India’s election
In November last year, Muralikrishnan Chinnadurai was watching a livestream of a Tamil-language event in the UK when he noticed something odd.
Live Updates: Slovakia’s Leader Survives Surgery After Shooting, Deputy Says
Updated May 15, 2024, 6:44 p.m. ET May 15, 2024, 6:44 p.m. ET Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, a fixture in the
Catastrophic flood destruction in Brazil could worsen with more rain on the way
AccuWeather meteorologists say that massive flooding that has plagued southern Brazil for weeks could worsen as additional storms enter the flood-ravaged area.
Thursday Briefing: Slovakia’s Leader Was Shot
Shooting left Slovakia’s leader in ‘life-threatening’ condition Robert Fico, Slovakia’s prime minister, was shot five times and critically wounded yesterday. Officials said
‘Bizarre’ creature — that hunts like an ‘assassin’ — discovered as new species. See it
Hidden in the leaves of a park in Australia, a “bizarre”-looking creature searched for its next meal, its “spear-like” appendages at the
Live Updates: Slovakia’s Prime Minister in ‘Life-Threatening’ Condition After Shooting
May 15, 2024, 12:24 p.m. ET May 15, 2024, 12:24 p.m. ET Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and seriously wounded on
‘The Fly’ has become notorious in France after a brazen escape. What’s his criminal history?
PARIS (AP) — A prisoner nicknamed “The Fly” has become notorious in France overnight after a daring and bloody escape from a
Mosque attack in Nigeria’s north injures at least 24 people, including children
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 24 worshippers, including four children, were injured in northern Nigeria’s Kano state after a man attacked
Israel-Hamas War and Gaza Fighting: Latest News
Top news The Biden administration has told Congress that it intends to move forward with a plan for the United States to
EU cuts inflation forecast for 2024 despite uncertainty
Wednesday’s forecast did not present a much brighter picture for Germany, with growth of 0.1 percent expected in 2024 (David GANNON) The
Putin Is Selling Victory, and Many Russians Are Buying It
The word “victory” is everywhere in Moscow these days. It is being projected from gargantuan LED screens alongside major intersections and highways
India’s parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi’s party grows
MALAPPURAM, India (AP) — Preventing Muslim migrants from gaining citizenship. Revoking the semi-autonomy of the country’s only Muslim-majority region. Building a Hindu
Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
Michael Cohen described a hush-money deal Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer, returned to the stand yesterday to face lawyers for the
Old photos show Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah meeting in Cairo, not Beijing
China’s foreign ministry said rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met for talks in Beijing in April 2024 but social media posts
Ukraine’s air-defense problems are letting Russia launch HIMARS-style deep strikes behind the front lines
Ukraine’s air defense capabilities have become increasingly strained. Russia is now fielding more reconnaissance drones. The improved battlefield picture is giving Russia
AP gets rare look as Ukraine tries to slow Russia with drones on new front
KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine (AP) — From the sky, the Ukrainian drone unit commander had a bird’s-eye view of Russia’s renewed offensive playing
13-foot-long crocodile ‘lunged’ at resident and evaded capture — until now. See it
A large crocodile was captured in Australia after it “lunged” at a resident and behaved “aggressively,” according to wildlife officials. A video
Wyndham Adds All-Inclusive Resorts in Franchise Brand Deal
Grand Decameron Complex Bucerías, A Trademark All Inclusive Wyndham Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expanded its all-inclusive resort portfolio Tuesday through a new
Israel-Hamas War and Gaza Fighting: Latest News
As Israeli troops battled Hamas fighters in northern and southern Gaza on Tuesday, the Israeli government was facing increased discontent from military
Video shows police and university security dragging away Indian students protesting citizenship law
A video of police and security guards dragging away student protesters at Delhi University has been shared by Bangladeshi social media users
Prime Minister Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in India’s general election
VARANASI, India (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination on Tuesday to run for a third term in India’s general
Tuesday Briefing – The New York Times
Michael Cohen on the stand Michael Cohen — the do-anything fixer who once boasted about burying Donald Trump’s secrets and spreading his
Billboard collapses onto people in Mumbai, India, killing at least 14 but others may be trapped
NEW DELHI (AP) — A large billboard collapsed onto people during heavy rain and thunderstorms in India’s western city of Mumbai, killing
New luxury train route in Vietnam offers stunning coastal views, afternoon tea
There’s nothing quite like settling back into your train seat, the urban skyline out the window fading into lush natural landscapes as
Labour pledges ‘iron-clad’ support for Ukraine against Putin
A Labour government would have an “iron-clad commitment” to supporting Ukraine against Putin, two shadow ministers have said. The pledge came as
Mumbai Storms Topple Billboard, Killing at Least 8
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds ripped through Mumbai, the financial capital of India, on Monday, killing at least eight people, uprooting
Belfast judge says parts of the UK’s migrant deportation law shouldn’t apply to Northern Ireland
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom’s law to deport asylum-seekers shouldn’t apply in Northern Ireland, because parts of it violate human rights
Oxford university steps up security after ‘incident’
A university has increased security measures for students protesting the war in Gaza after an “incident”. Protest camps, described as “liberated zones”,
Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak Picture
Ukraine’s military is confronting a “critical” situation in the country’s northeast, facing troop shortages as it tries to repel a Russian offensive
Indonesian police raid drug lab in Bali villa
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police raided what they said was a major drug lab hidden in a villa on the resort
Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores
ISLAMABAD (AP) — When he heard that devastating floods hit his village in northern Afghanistan last week, farmer Abdul Ghani rushed home
Israel Observes a Solemn Memorial Day: Latest Gaza War News
Israel is observing Memorial Day, a somber annual commemoration that has taken on added significance this year in the aftermath of the
Plane Carrying 3 People Lands Without Wheels After Suffering Mid-Air Mechanical Failure
The pilot, 53, was unable to deploy the aircraft’s landing gear after it took off at a runway north of Sydney, Australia
Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts South
If you’re in the northern part of the Central United States and the skies look smoky, here’s why: Minnesota and parts of