EU parliament loosens delayed anti-deforestation rules
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc’s landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to...
Russian forces capture village in eastern Ukraine
Russia’s military reported capturing a village in east Ukraine on Thursday, with forces closing in on the town of Kurakhove....
BRICS offered Turkey partner country status, Turkish trade minister says
ANKARA, turkey — Turkey was offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said, as...
Swiss villagers pack up for evacuation over fears of another rockslide
GENEVA — Families in a tiny Swiss village were packing up Wednesday after authorities issued an evacuation order with a weekend...
Russian exiles plan massive anti-Putin march in Berlin
Russian exiles plan a march Sunday in Berlin demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the prosecution of Russian...
Ukraine drone attacks spark fires in Russia’s Bryansk, Kaluga regions
Ukrainian overnight drone attacks have set several non-residential buildings on fire in Russia’s Kaluga and Bryansk regions, regional governors said...
New storms and flooding in Spain threaten hard-hit Valencia again
Madrid — New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia...
In Brussels, Blinken pledges support for Ukraine ahead of Trump transition
Brussels — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Ukraine and its NATO allies on Wednesday that Washington remains committed to...
Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security
The United States opened a new air defense base in northern Poland on Wednesday, an event the European nation’s president...
Germany to hold February election amid fears political turmoil imperils Ukraine aid
London — Germany’s plan to hold a snap election in February has raised uncertainties over the country’s military aid program for...
Development bank financing pledge gives COP29 summit early boost
BAKU, Azerbaijan — COP29 negotiators welcomed as an early boost to the two-week summit a pledge by major development banks to...
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
BAKU, Azerbaijan — When more than two dozen world leaders deliver remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference on Wednesday,...
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv
Blasts were heard in Kyiv Wednesday after Ukraine’s air force put the nation under an air raid alert. “Putin is...
Ex-Philippine President Duterte says ICC should ‘hurry up’ on drug war investigation
Manila, Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said the International Criminal Court (ICC) should ‘hurry up’ with its probe of...
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel ‘Orbital’ wins Booker Prize for fiction
LONDON — British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set...
Germany to hold snap February election amid fears political turmoil imperils Ukraine aid
Germany’s main political parties have agreed to hold a general election in February, following the collapse of the ruling coalition...
Spain’s Valencia struggles to get children back to school after deadly floods
CATARROJA, Spain — Thousands of students in Spain’s eastern Valencia region returned to classes on Monday, two weeks after floods killed...
Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
London — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion,...
Russian airstrike kills 4, injures 14
A Russian airstrike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown killed a mother and her three children and left 14 people...
Biggest name world leaders missing at UN climate talks, others fill the void
BAKU, Azerbaijan — World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big...
Russia and China must counter any U.S. attempt at containment, Shoigu says
MOSCOW — The key task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their...
