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Port chief says 32 casualties brought ashore after ships collide and catch fire in North Sea 

Port chief says 32 casualties brought ashore after ships collide and catch fire in North Sea 

London — An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the coast of eastern England Monday, setting both vessels on...

Ukrainian wheelchair basketball tournament back from nearly 10-year hiatus

Ukrainian wheelchair basketball tournament back from nearly 10-year hiatus

The Titans Cup, an all-Ukrainian wheelchair basketball tournament, was held last month in western Ukraine for the first time in...

Romanian far-right candidate to challenge presidential bid rejection at top court 

Romanian far-right candidate to challenge presidential bid rejection at top court 

BUCHAREST — Romanian far-right pro-Russian presidential contender Calin Georgescu will challenge a decision to bar him from taking part in a...

Russia, Ukraine report clashes in Sumy

Russia, Ukraine report clashes in Sumy

Russian and Ukrainian officials reported fighting in Ukraine’s Sumy region, with Russian advances in the area creating the potential for...

France readying more than $200 million in military aid for Ukraine, minister says

France readying more than $200 million in military aid for Ukraine, minister says

Paris — France is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth more than $211 million from the interest earned...

After Poland spat, Musk vows Ukraine can keep Starlink

After Poland spat, Musk vows Ukraine can keep Starlink

Billionaire industrialist and senior White House adviser Elon Musk vowed Sunday to maintain Ukraine’s access to his Starlink satellite network,...

‘Porcelain War’ documentary spotlights Ukrainian artists’ fight for country

‘Porcelain War’ documentary spotlights Ukrainian artists’ fight for country

The documentary film Porcelain War highlights the struggle of Ukrainian artists and ordinary citizens fighting to save their country and culture...

US negotiators head to Saudi Arabia seeking path to peace between Ukraine, Russia

US negotiators head to Saudi Arabia seeking path to peace between Ukraine, Russia

Even as U.S.-led peace negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine recently faced setbacks, talks between Washington and Kyiv are...

Romanian far-right candidate barred from May presidential vote 

Romanian far-right candidate barred from May presidential vote 

BUCHAREST — Romania’s central election authority on Sunday barred far-right pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in May’s presidential election re-run. ...

Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves

Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves

Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and health care...

Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia for US-Ukraine talks, then Canada for G7

Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia for US-Ukraine talks, then Canada for G7

State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday for U.S.-Ukraine talks as...

Russia uses a gas pipeline to strike at Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk  

Russia uses a gas pipeline to strike at Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk  

KYIV — Russian special forces walked kilometers inside of a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the...

Iran, Russia, China to hold joint military exercises

Iran, Russia, China to hold joint military exercises

TEHRAN, IRAN — The navies of Iran, Russia and China will hold military drills off the coast of Iran this week...

Pope rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him

Pope rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him

ROME — Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive news: After more than three...

Wild ancient version of football is still being played today

Wild ancient version of football is still being played today

ASHBOURNE, ENGLAND — This ancient form of football has a rule forbidding players from murdering each other. Every year, thousands of...

Swiss police rescue 2 dogs stolen for more than $1 million ransom

Swiss police rescue 2 dogs stolen for more than $1 million ransom

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND — Swiss police said Saturday they had solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of...

Russia claims advances in Kursk; Zelenskyy says he’s ‘committed’ to talks

Russia claims advances in Kursk; Zelenskyy says he’s ‘committed’ to talks

KYIV, UKRAINE — Russia said Saturday its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, in...

Pope Francis responds well to treatment for double pneumonia

Pope Francis responds well to treatment for double pneumonia

ROME — Pope Francis is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in...

Female students lead protests against corruption in Serbia

Female students lead protests against corruption in Serbia

BELGRADE, SERBIA — Female students Saturday marked International Women’s Day in Serbia by leading the daily street protests against corruption and...

In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time

In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time

ROME — Pope Francis entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to...

Protests in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Protests in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

ISTANBUL — Thousands of women demonstrated in the streets of Turkish cities Saturday to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and...

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, Kyiv says

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, Kyiv says

KYIV, UKRAINE — At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks...