Russian media ‘in survival mode,’ says recently freed American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

Russian media ‘in survival mode,’ says recently freed American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

Following more than nine months of unjust detention, American-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is adjusting to life in freedom with her...

Pakistan’s internet to remain slow into October, regulator says

Pakistan’s internet to remain slow into October, regulator says

ISLAMABAD — Slow internet speeds that have frustrated Pakistanis for several weeks may persist more than a month while repairs to...

Russian hacker attacks target former US ambassadors, reveal prior penetration

Russian hacker attacks target former US ambassadors, reveal prior penetration

Washington — Russian opposition politician Ilya Ponomarev says he saw no reason to be suspicious when he received what appeared to...

2 men from Europe charged with ‘swatting’ plot targeting members of Congress, senior US officials

2 men from Europe charged with ‘swatting’ plot targeting members of Congress, senior US officials

WASHINGTON — Two men from Europe are charged in a plot to call in bogus reports of police emergencies to harass...

Paris Paralympics open in City of Light

Paris Paralympics open in City of Light

Paris — The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Paralympics got underway Wednesday in the center of the French capital, firing the...

Ukraine’s first lady wants country’s kids to see themselves as ‘generation of winners,’ not war victims

Ukraine’s first lady wants country’s kids to see themselves as ‘generation of winners,’ not war victims

Uzhhorod, Ukraine — Ukraine’s first lady wants her country’s children to view themselves not as a generation enduring a grinding war...

In photos: Spain’s annual food fight festival ‘La Tomatina’

In photos: Spain’s annual food fight festival ‘La Tomatina’

China-Russia cooperation in Arctic raises concerns

China-Russia cooperation in Arctic raises concerns

Stockholm, Sweden — As China and Russia look to deepen cooperation in the Arctic, analysts cite concern about increasing geopolitical competition...

France says Telegram CEO has been freed, will appear in court

France says Telegram CEO has been freed, will appear in court

PARIS — French prosecutors on Wednesday freed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from police custody after four days of questioning over allegations...

Pope finding strength to carry message of Catholicism to Asia, Oceania, on longest trip 

Pope finding strength to carry message of Catholicism to Asia, Oceania, on longest trip 

SINGAPORE  — Pope Francis will embark on the longest overseas tour of his papacy next week, as he visits four countries...

In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

NEA SILATA, Greece — Six weeks before harvest, there’s no water left in the ground for farmer Dimitris Papadakis’ olive grove...

Britain’s Starmer in Germany for first bilateral trip as PM

Britain’s Starmer in Germany for first bilateral trip as PM

BERLIN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss a new...

Germany’s far right targets renewable energy in bid for first election wins

Germany’s far right targets renewable energy in bid for first election wins

CHEMNITZ-EUBA, Germany — Germany’s far-right AfD party, hoping to clinch its first wins in two east German state elections on Sept....