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Pope on the mend as antibiotics target bronchitis
Pope Francis prepared to spend a third day in hospital Friday after doctors said he was responding well to antibiotics for bronchitis and could be discharged "in the coming days".
Boom or bust? What does Trump indictment mean for 2024 bid
The historic indictment of Donald Trump is a seismic moment for the 2024 US presidential campaign, but it is impossible to predict whether the political earthquake will cause lasting damage or settle in his favor.
Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to latest US charges
Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty Thursday to five criminal charges recently added by US prosecutors in the government's sprawling case against the former cryptocurrency wunderkind.
Israeli protesters back government's judicial overhaul
Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government blocked a Tel Aviv highway on Thursday in their first major protest in the coastal city backing controversial judicial reforms.
Hospitalised pope improving after antiobiotics for bronchitis: Vatican
Pope Francis has bronchitis but is showing a "marked improvement" after being treated with antibiotics and could be discharged from hospital "in the coming days", medical staff said Thursday.
'He might have died': Cycling star Van Aert in near-miss with cement truck
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert "might have died" after almost falling under the wheels of a cement mixer truck while on a training run, a teammate said Thursday.
Pope working from hospital room as health improves
Pope Francis felt well enough to work from his hospital room Thursday, though it was not clear how long he would stay after he was admitted with a respiratory infection.
Top court rejects Iran bid for bank funds frozen in US
The International Court of Justice on Thursday rejected Iran's bid to unblock nearly $2 billion in central bank assets frozen by the US, but ruled Washington had illegally seized some other funds.
New rules bar human rights abusers from owning Premier League clubs
An individual who has committed human rights abuses will be unable to be an owner or director of a Premier League football club under new rules approved on Thursday.
Russia arrests US journalist on espionage allegations
An American journalist has been detained on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia said Thursday, drawing immediate condemnation from the West and calls for the Wall Street Journal reporter's release.
US bank deregulation 'may have gone too far': Treasury Secretary
Recent banking sector turmoil is a reminder that work on reforms remains unfinished, and there is a need to "consider whether deregulation may have gone too far," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to say Thursday.
Pope 'improving' after night in hospital with breathing issues
Pope Francis's health is improving after spending a night in hospital with a respiratory infection, the Vatican announced Thursday, saying the 86-year-old had eaten breakfast, read the newspapers and even done some work.
Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage claims
A US journalist working for the Wall Street Journal has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia's FSB security service said on Thursday.
Pope spends 'good night' in hospital after breathing issues
Pope Francis spent a calm night in hospital after being admitted for a respiratory infection and is expected to remain there for a few days for treatment, a Vatican source said Thursday.
Roadside bomb attack by Pakistan Taliban kills four police
Four policemen were killed by a roadside bomb as they scrambled to protect a police station under siege by Taliban militants in northwest Pakistan, officials said Thursday.
Fugitive Sikh separatist taunts Indian police in video
A firebrand fugitive Sikh separatist has posted a video taunting Indian authorities after a fruitless almost two-week manhunt involving thousands of police and internet shutdowns.
Top court rules in Iran-US frozen assets case
The International Court of Justice will deliver its verdict Thursday on Iran's bid to unblock nearly $2 billion in assets frozen by the United States over alleged terror attacks.
Ecuador landslide death toll rises to 14, dozens missing
The death toll from a major landslide in southern Ecuador has risen to 14, authorities said Wednesday, as emergency crews race to find survivors among several dozen people still missing days after the disaster.
Take your eyes off your mobile phone, says inventor, 50 years on
The problem with mobile phones is that people look at them too much. At least, that's according to the man who invented them 50 years ago.
Mexico investigating migrant fire deaths as suspected homicide
Mexican prosecutors announced a homicide investigation Wednesday into the recent deaths of 39 migrants in a detention center fire, accusing the people in charge of doing nothing to evacuate them.
Key pope advisor says quits Vatican abuse body over failures
The most influential member of a Vatican commission on tackling clerical sex abuse said Wednesday he has quit over "structural and practical issues" which made it "impossible" for him to continue.
Bolsonaro faces potential legal woes heading back to Brazil
Former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is due to return to Brazil Thursday, three months after leaving for the United States at the end of his term, faces legal trouble on various fronts back home.
France increases age limit, fines for e-scooters
France increased the minimum age for using an electric scooter from 12 to 14 on Wednesday ahead of a weekend vote in Paris on whether to ban rental of the devices.
Leaders must 'urgently' act to avoid climate 'Armageddon': Vanuatu PM
To address the climate crisis, world leaders "need to react and react very quickly -- urgently," warned Vanuatu's prime minister during an AFP interview in New York.
Europe rights court hears climate cases against governments
Cases opened Wednesday before the European Court of Human Rights against France and Switzerland over alleged failings to protect the environment, marking the first time governments are in the court's dock for alleged climate change inaction.
IAEA chief arrives at Ukraine nuclear plant held by Russia
The UN atomic watchdog chief arrived Wednesday at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in a rare visit to Europe's largest atomic facility currently controlled by Russian forces.
Spain competition watchdog opens Google probe
Spain's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Google for alleged anti-competitive practices affecting news agencies and press publications.
Peru prosecutors probe president over alleged money laundering
Peruvian prosecutors said late Tuesday they were investigating President Dina Boluarte and her ousted predecessor Pedro Castillo for alleged money laundering and illegal campaign financing during the 2021 presidential election.
In a country awash with guns, how Americans try to keep students safe
As the fallout from yet another school shooting ripples through the United States, Americans are once again debating ways to keep their children safe.
California's cannabis black market thrives despite legalization
Omar Buddakey emerges from a nondescript building in Los Angeles with a joint in his hand.
Room for one more? Saudi moves in on Gulf aviation market
Undeterred by a crowded Gulf market, Saudi Arabia is going all in on an aggressive aviation expansion, with a massive jet order and the launch of a new national carrier.
Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
A crab covered in oil creeps across the sand as Philippine fishermen wearing white protective suits, rubber gloves, and respirator masks scrape toxic sludge from the rocks along the shore.
Race against time to save dozens missing after Ecuador mudslide
Rescuers raced against time in southern Ecuador Tuesday to find survivors of a weekend landslide that left at least eight people dead and more than 70 missing.
Biden: Israel 'cannot continue down this road' in judiciary standoff
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned Israel it "cannot continue" pressing for deeply controversial judicial reforms -- now on hold -- which have prompted months of unrest and criticism among Western allies.
US court reinstates conviction of 'Serial' podcast subject
A Maryland appeals court on Tuesday reinstated the conviction of the man at the center of the hit podcast "Serial, who had served more than 20 years in prison for his ex-girlfriend's murder.
Prince Harry accuses UK royals of hiding phone hacking from him
Britain's Prince Harry has accused his family of withholding information about phone hacking from him to avoid sitting in the witness box and opening "a can of worms", a witness statement released Tuesday said.
Race against time to save those trapped in Ecuador mudslide
Rescuers faced a race against time in southern Ecuador on Tuesday to find survivors of a landslide that has left seven people dead and more than 60 missing, according to the latest official toll.
Two dead in knife attack at Lisbon Islamic centre
Portuguese police accused an Afghan refugee of stabbing two women to death on Tuesday at an Islamic centre in Lisbon before being shot by officers in what authorities called an "isolated" incident.
Amsterdam targets rowdy Brits with 'stay away' campaign
Amsterdam launched a campaign on Tuesday to discourage tourists planning drug- and alcohol-fuelled parties -- starting with young British men.