Climate change and rapid urbanization worsened the impact of East African rains, scientists say
The impact of the calamitous rains that struck East Africa from March to May was intensified by a mix of human-caused climate change and rapid growth of urban areas, an international team of climate scientists said in a study published Friday.
Former South African president Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has criticized the countryโs highest court and his former allies in the ruling African National Congress over his disqualification from next weekโs election.
Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to debut his film in Cannes. 'I have many more stories to tell,' he says
Mohammad Rasoulof was facing eight years in prison and likely more considering the uncompromising nature of his latest film, โThe Seed of the Sacred Fig,โ when he decided to flee Iran.
Unknown bust of the architect who designed the Florence cathedral dome found after 700 years
A previously unknown terracotta bust of the famed early Renaissance architect who designed the Florence Cathedral dome has been unveiled in the Tuscan capital, where it will be displayed permanently following restoration.
Malaysia PM says his country keeps good ties with US but not China phobia, wants to engage both
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said his country does not have a โChina-phobiaโ policy and wants to engage both Beijing and Washington, expressing hopes for both powers to resolve their differences.
Biden praises Kenyan President Ruto for 'his bold leadership' as White House marks state visit
President Joe Biden has praised Kenyaโs William Ruto for โhis bold leadershipโ as the White House marks the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years.
From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Nino's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger
The UNโs World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Nino phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, and called on donors for much-needed help.
Far-right minister who visited contested Jerusalem site has long history of controversy
Israelโs far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has visited Jerusalemโs most sensitive holy site in what he described as a protest against the recognition of a Palestinian state by three European countries.
A UK election has been called for July 4. Here's what to know
The United Kingdom will hold its first election in five years in a country reeling from the cost-of-living crisis, the fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict and deep divisions over how to deal with migrants and asylum seekers crossing the English Channel from Europe on small inflatable boats.
ICC prosecutor's warrant requests for Israel and Hamas leaders ignite debate about court's role
Prosecutor Karim Khan has broken new ground with his stunning announcement that he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and the leaders of Hamas on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
French President Macron says he won't rush through voting reforms that triggered New Caledonia riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has said on a visit to riot-hit New Caledonia that he wonโt force through a contested voting reform that has sparked deadly unrest in the French Pacific territory and wants to leave time for local leaders to come up with an alternate agreement for the archipelagoโs future.
At international energy conference, delegates push to make clean cooking accessible to all
Discussions on how to scale up resources to deliver efficient and affordable clean cooking to all are on the table at the 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency by the International Energy Agency.
'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
Passengers on the Singapore Airlines flight that descended sharply after hitting severe turbulence have described the โsheer terrorโ of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and people wrenched so badly that 20 remain in intensive care.
Spain, Ireland and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?
Spain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israelโs offensive.
Iran's supreme leader and proxy militias pray for late president and others dead in helicopter crash
Iranโs supreme leader and representatives of allied militia groups prayed over the coffins of the countryโs late president, foreign minister and other officials killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week.
Mexico's presidential front-runner walks a thin, tense line in following outgoing populist
As she runs to replace outgoing President Andrรฉs Manuel Lรณpez Obrador, Claudia Sheinbaum is struggling to construct her own image, leaving many wondering whether she can escape the shadow of the larger-than-life incumbent.
Takeaways from AP examination of how 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 originated
An AP examination of the handling of two debunked stories alleging that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 rampage in southern Israel shows how information can be clouded and distorted in the chaos of the conflict.
UN food agency warns that the new US sea route for Gaza aid may fail unless conditions improve
The U.N. World Food Program is warning that the new U.S. pier project for delivering aid to Gaza may fail unless Israel starts ensuring the conditions the humanitarian groups need to operate safely.
Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts
The landmark trial of three former Syrian intelligence officials has begun at a Paris court for the alleged torture and killing of a French-Syrian father and son who were arrested over a decade ago, during the height of Arab Spring-inspired anti-government protests.
Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisis
Spain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the Spanish prime ministerโs wife of corruption and described socialism as โcursed and carcinogenic.โ.