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Peru court to decide fate of ousted leftist leader Castillo
A Peruvian court will issue its verdict on Thursday in the trial of former left-wing president Pedro Castillo, who was impeached and jailed all in the same day in 2022 following a power grab attempt.
Trump says Afghan man shot two soldiers near White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it an "act of terror."
Swiss to vote on compulsory civic duty for all
The Swiss will vote Sunday on replacing men's current military service requirement with a compulsory civic duty for all, with backers and opponents both claiming to be championing women's rights.
Schools but no books: Gaza's children return to makeshift classrooms
With no backpack, books or uniform, 11-year-old Layan Haji navigates the ruins of Gaza City and heads to a makeshift classroom after two years of war halted her education.
Pope to meet Erdogan in Turkey in first overseas trip
Pope Leo XIV flies to Turkey Thursday for the first trip abroad of his papacy, which includes a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and comes amid acute tensions in the region.
G.Bissau rocked by coup, president's arrest
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.
Dominican Republic to allow US to use facilities for anti-drug ops
The Dominican Republic said Wednesday it will allow the United Sates to use an air base and airport as part of its controversial operations against alleged drug traffickers that have killed more than 80 people so far.
Inside Ukraine's efforts to revamp US plan to end war
A surprise US plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine stunned Kyiv and Europe last week, as they viewed it as echoing Russia's demands.
Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody
Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded Wednesday two blocks from the White House and police said a suspect had been taken into custody.
By jailing Bolsonaro, Brazil gave 'world a lesson in democracy': Lula
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that Brazil had given the world a lesson in democracy after his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro was jailed for a failed coup attempt.
Netanyahu accused of dodging blame as Israel confronts Oct 7 failures
Tension is escalating between Israel's political and military top brass over accountability for the failures behind the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of sidestepping blame.
G.Bissau rocked by coup d'etat, president's arrest
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau declared taking "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.
Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a "nationwide security emergency" as the country scrambled to respond to a wave of mass kidnappings that have seen hundreds of people, mostly schoolchildren, captured in a week.
US farmers, firms flag higher costs even as Trump touts affordability
As biting prices weigh on families heading into the US holiday season, farmers and business owners say President Donald Trump's tariffs have driven up production costs on everything from turkeys to vegetables.
Russia says talks on ending Ukraine war 'serious', after new US plan
Russia said Wednesday that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were "serious", after earlier welcoming parts of a new US plan to halt the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II.
G.Bissau rocked by coup d'etat, arrest of president
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau declared they have "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections, with military sources confirming its president's arrest.
G.Bissau rocked by coup d'etat, suspension of electoral process
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau declared "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.
Ireland looks to curb migration, population growth
Ireland plans to curb its high population growth with sweeping new migration and asylum rules, its justice minister said Wednesday.
Moldova displays Russian drone, summons envoy over 'unacceptable' crash
Moldova on Wednesday displayed a Russian drone that fell on its soil outside its foreign ministry as it summoned Moscow's envoy over the crash, in an overt criticism of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.
EU chief vows to back Ukraine 'every step' until peace
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed Wednesday that Europe would keep supporting Ukraine and pressuring Russia until a "just and lasting peace", calling a revised US plan a "starting point" to end the war.
UK unveils tax-raising budget as growth downgraded
Britain's centre-left Labour government unveiled a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services -- and said the country would grow less than expected over the coming years.
Palestine Action launches court bid to scrap UK ban
The co-founder of Palestine Action challenged a UK ban on the activist group Wednesday that has led to mass arrests and sparked concerns over free speech and civil liberties.
Lebanon mum seeks justice after Israel raid kills family
In one afternoon, Amani Bazzi went from being a doting mother-of-four to a widow grieving three young children.
Hungary boosts oil shipments to Serbia as energy crisis looms
Hungary will deliver more oil products to Serbia, its foreign minister said Wednesday, ahead of a shutdown of the Balkan nation's oil refinery, under US sanctions due to its majority-Russian ownership.
Russia welcomes 'aspects' of new US plan to end Ukraine war
Russia has seen the latest copy of a draft US plan to end the Ukraine war and views some of it positively, but wants a discussion about the other parts, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Stocks extend gains on US rate cut hopes
Asia and Europe extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of using FBI to 'intimidate' them
US Democratic lawmakers accused Donald Trump on Tuesday of using the FBI to "intimidate" members of Congress and said the law enforcement agency had requested interviews with them following their criticism of the president.
Dutch far right alive and well despite centrist victory
In a small Dutch village just two hours from Amsterdam, women wearing traditional shawls, bonnets and pleated skirts set out to do their groceries one Monday morning.
Palestine Action launches court bid to overturn UK government ban
The co-founder of activist group Palestine Action will Wednesday challenge a UK government ban under anti-terror laws that has led to mass arrests, sparking free speech and civil liberties concerns.
China likely to bid on building new Panama Canal ports
China is among parties interested in bidding to build two new ports on the Panama Canal, its administrator said Tuesday, despite US talk of retaking control of the vital trade route.
Hundreds protest violence against women in Mexico
Hundreds of women protested in Mexico City on Tuesday against gender-based violence, which kills an average of 10 women or girls every day in Mexico, according to official data.
Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump
Latin America has navigated a minefield of economic and military coercion since Donald Trump's return to the White House.