Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event
The Princess of Wales says she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend Saturday’s royal Trooping the Color ceremony, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis.
UN agencies urge Greece to shed light on migrant shipwreck that killed hundreds one year ago
The United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies are criticizing Greece’s failure over the past year to shed light on one of the worst migrant shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea that left hundreds dead.
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO.
South Africa's President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with the main opposition and other parties.
Chinese soccer fans are pouring money into a food stall run by Singapore's goalkeeper. Here's why
Chinese soccer fans have poured their love — and money — into a Singaporean goalkeeper’s food stall after his performance in a game this week indirectly helped China advance to the third qualifying round for the World Cup in 2026.
Sudan tops UN envoy's concerns about children caught in conflicts, with Congo and Haiti next
The United Nations envoy charged with reporting on violations against children in conflicts around the world says that first and foremost she is worried about what’s happening to youngsters in war-torn Sudan.
G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy
Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on the second and final day of their summit.
Leaders of UN and aid groups urge immediate release of 17 staffers being held by Yemen's rebels
The heads of six U.N. agencies and three international humanitarian organizations issued a joint appeal to Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the immediate release of 17 members of their staff who were recently detained along with many others also being held by the Iranian-backed group.
Israelis and Palestinians are hopeful but cautious over the latest cease-fire proposal
A proposed cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas is raising hopes across the Middle East and beyond that eight months of fighting could soon come to an end and that dozens of captives taken by the militant group could soon be freed.
EU Commission asks 3 major porn sites to give details on kids' protection measures under digital law
The European Commission is asking three of the world’s biggest pornography sites to provide details of the measures they have taken to better protect minors from accessing their content and prevent gender-based violence.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he'll end the era of 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins power
The left-of-center politician aiming to become Britain’s prime minister in three weeks’ time is promising to lead a government that’s both “pro-business and pro-worker” and restore stability after years of economic and political turmoil.