Poland Votes In Tight Election As Europe Watches
Poland voted on Sunday in a tight presidential election that will be decisive for the future of the country's pro-EU government as well as for abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Kremlin Says Putin-Zelensky Meeting Possible Only After Agreement
The Kremlin on Saturday said a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be possible only after both sides reach an agreement, a day after after Moscow and Kyiv held their first direct talks in more than three years, which did not result in a truce.
India And US At Odds On Kashmir Truce: Analysts
US President Donald Trump's claim to have helped end fighting between arch-rivals India and Pakistan has driven a wedge between him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, analysts say.
Israel Launches Expanded Gaza Offensive Aimed At Defeating Hamas
The Israeli military announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with rescuers in the besieged Palestinian territory reporting 10 killed Saturday in fresh strikes.
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Russia And Ukraine To Meet In Istanbul, But Expectations Low
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv will be in Istanbul Friday for what could be their first direct meeting on the conflict in Ukraine since 2022, but the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves little hope for progress in ending the war.
Combs's Ex Cassie Faces Intense Defense Questioning
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Thursday tried to chip away at the credibility of Casandra Ventura, the music mogul's former girlfriend, after two days of her grueling testimony in his trial on sex trafficking charges.
US Supreme Court Weighs Judicial Checks On Trump With Birthright Case
The US Supreme Court appeared divided on Thursday on whether federal judges have the right to issue nationwide blocks to presidential decrees, as they heard arguments about President Donald Trump's bid to scrap birthright citizenship.
'Miracle': Family Reunites In Kashmir After Fleeing Conflict
Shruti Sharma tearfully hugged her family goodbye and fled her home near the contested border in Kashmir with her three children on the first night of India and Pakistan's worst conflict in decades.
Vladimir Medinsky: Russia's History Hawk Leading Talks With Kyiv
Russia's former culture minister and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky took part in failed talks with Ukraine at the start of Moscow's invasion in 2022 and has built a career promoting an ultra-patriotic version of Russian history.
Australia's Job Market Surges With 89,000 New Roles, Unemployment Steady At 4.1%
However, economists still expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to cut interest rates next week, as inflation continues to ease and global economic risks grow.
Russian Delegation, Without Putin, Arrives In Istanbul For Ukraine Talks
A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in more than three years, Russian state media reported, but without President Vladimir Putin as many world leaders had urged.
Israel In Eurovision Spotlight At Second Semifinal
Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has drawn protests but its competitor Yuval Raphael -- who escaped the Hamas attack on her country -- is hotly tipped to qualify from Thursday's semifinal.
Sean Combs's Ex Cassie Alleges Pattern Of Abuse Ahead Of Defense Grilling
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura testified Wednesday that the music mogul raped her near the end of their decade-plus relationship that included routine physical abuse and left her with post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts.
French PM Strikes Defiant Note On Child Abuse Scandal
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou struck a defiant tone in parliament on Wednesday as he insisted during a tense hearing that he only knew of claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school from media reports.
China, US Slash Sweeping Tariffs In Trade War Climbdown
The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
Trump's Policy Uncertainty Could Be A Bigger Threat To Australia Than Tariffs, Experts Warn
According to analyst Hayley Channer, while Australian businesses, which is China-reliant, could manage around fixed import taxes, the deeper concern is the persistent uncertainty about Trump's next move. "That uncertainty is worse than the 10% tariff," he said.
Tom Cruise Has World Guessing As He Unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' At Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype, with the world asking if this will be the final curtain for agent Ethan Hunt.
'Children Are Innocent': Myanmar Families In Grief After School Air Strike
Ko Min said he found his son and daughter's bodies in the ruins of a schoolhouse in central Myanmar, moments after a deadly air strike that witnesses said came as a military jet circled the village.
Latin America Mourns World's 'Poorest President' Mujica, Dead At 89
Tributes poured in from across Latin America on Tuesday following the death of Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics.
Sean Combs's Ex Cassie Says He Forced Her Into 'Disgusting' Sex Ordeals
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" marathon group sex sessions.
Trump, Casting Himself As Peacemaker, To Lift Syria Sanctions
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would lift sanctions on Syria to offer it a chance for "greatness" after Bashar al-Assad's fall, as he cast himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East.
Israel PM Says Army Entering Gaza 'With Full Force' In Coming Days
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military will enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and the release of a US-Israeli hostage from the war-ravaged territory.
Zelensky Urges Trump To Make Putin Meeting Happen
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to help secure a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, accusing the Russian leader of not seriously wanting to negotiate an end to the war.
Depardieu Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Two Women
A Paris court on Tuesday handed French cinema icon Gerard Depardieu an 18-month suspended sentence after convicting him of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.
US Tariffs Hit Central Europe, Balkans Growth: Europe Bank
Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.
Putin Skipping Talks Would Signal Moscow Not Seeking Peace: Kyiv
Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv.
Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility
"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.
Jaded Young Chinese Reset Lives With Rural 'Retirement'
Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.
Hollywood Stars Condemn Gaza 'Genocide' On Eve Of Cannes Festival
More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival.
Sweltering Philippines Votes With Marcos-Duterte Feud Centre Stage
Millions of Filipinos braved long lines and soaring temperatures Monday to vote in a mid-term election largely defined by the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
Trump Hails Air Force One 'Gift' After Qatari Luxury Jet Reports
Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.
Leo XIV Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.
As World Heats Up, UN Cools Itself The Cool Way: With Water
Deep in the bowels of the UN headquarters, a pump sucks in huge amounts of water from the East River to help cool the complex with an old but energy-efficient mechanism.
Hamas To Release Hostage As Part Of Direct Gaza Talks With US
Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.
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