Populist Left Leader Moves to Launch New German Party
A charismatic leader of Germany’s populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach...
Countries Deadlocked on ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund as UN Climate Summit Nears
Countries are deadlocked over how to design a fund to help countries recover and rebuild from climate change-driven damage, with...
Bobi, World’s Oldest Dog, Dies in Portugal Aged 31
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, has died aged 31 in Portugal, Guinness World Records said on Monday. A purebred Rafeiro...
Kenyan Developers Launch App to Prevent Phone Theft
Kenyan developers have designed a mobile phone application that police say is helping to safeguard smartphones from theft, recover stolen...
Ukraine Downs Russian Drones
Ukrainian officials said Monday that Russian forces attacked overnight with drones and a cruise missile that targeted different parts of...
Scores of African Migrants Arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
Authorities say more than 1,300 sub-Saharan African migrants reached Spain’s Canary Islands, a seven-island Atlantic archipelago, this weekend. One vessel...
Russia’s Lavrov to Visit Iran for Regional Talks Monday
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday for talks with regional counterparts, his ministry’s...
Ukrainians Prepare Firewood, Candles to Brace for Winter of Russian Strikes on Energy Grid
In the humble backyard of a destroyed house, a 13-year-old chops firewood to get ready for winter. His mother, Tetiana...
Rally Outside UN Geneva Headquarters Calls for Hamas to Release Hostages
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the United Nations on Sunday demanding the release of hostages seized by Hamas during the...
Rushdie Calls for Defense of Freedom of Expression, Receives German Prize
Author Salman Rushdie called Sunday for the unconditional defense of freedom of expression as he received a prestigious German prize...
Russia, Ukraine Intensify Offensives Ahead of Looming Winter
At least six people were killed, and 16 others were injured in a Russian missile strike on a mail depot...
Ukraine and Turkey Discuss Peace Plan to End Russian Invasion
The Ukrainian president says Turkey plans to join a peace process this week aimed at bringing an end Russia’s invasion...
Real Madrid Player Targeted with Racist Gestures
Spain’s Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior congratulated the Sevilla team for quickly moving to report and eject a fan for...
Germany’s Scholz Vows Support for Jews at Synagogue Opening
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Sunday to stamp out anti-Semitism at the opening of a new synagogue, amid a spike...
Catholic Women Speak Up as ‘Patriarchal’ Church Debates Its Future
“Ordain women priests!” Not far from the Vatican, where hundreds of Catholics have gathered to debate the future of the...
Meloni’s First Anniversary as Italy PM Marred by Economy, Family Split
Weak economic growth and high interest on the country’s huge debt are the main problems facing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Flood Streets All Over World
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday through a rainy London to demand Israel stop its bombardment of Gaza,...
Bobby Charlton, Manchester United and England Soccer Great, Dies at 86
Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated his Manchester United team and became the...
Russia Renews Offensive in Eastern Ukraine With Mass Shelling
Russian forces bolstered their offensive in the east and pummeled swaths of Ukraine, killing at least three civilians and injuring...
Zelenskyy Thanks Military for ‘Destroying the Occupier Day After Day’
In his daily address Friday, the president of Ukraine thanked military personnel in southern Ukraine “who are holding their ground...
VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, Oct. 15-21
Editor’s note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA...
India Conducts Space Flight Test Ahead Of 2025 Crewed Mission
India successfully carried out Saturday the first of a series of key test flights after overcoming a technical glitch ahead...
