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A flash mob waves Ukrainian flags as La Scala features a Russian opera for its gala season premiere
Read full article: A flash mob waves Ukrainian flags as La Scala features a Russian opera for its gala season premiereMilan’s Teatro alla Scala has celebrated its gala season premiere with a Russian opera for the second time since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
Read full article: AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of facesPolice in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list.
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado march in cities worldwide
Read full article: Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado march in cities worldwideSupporters of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado have demonstrated in several cities worldwide to celebrate her Nobel Peace Prize win.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Read full article: Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continueRussia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts.
A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
Read full article: A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boatsThe Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela as American forces keep blowing up small boats accused of smuggling narcotics for drug cartels.
An international body tasked with governing Gaza will be announced by the end of year, officials say
Read full article: An international body tasked with governing Gaza will be announced by the end of year, officials sayAn international body tasked with governing the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire is expected to be announced by the end of the year.
Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation
Read full article: Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigationMexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking.
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
Read full article: Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem saysHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration is expanding its travel ban to more than 30 countries.
Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport
Read full article: Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airportRiot police have fired tear gas at farmers attempting to block the main access road to the international airport in Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki.
Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western Hemisphere
Read full article: Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western HemispherePresident Donald Trump has come out with a new national security strategy that paints European allies as weak and aims to reassert America’s dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
Read full article: French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan MengFrench first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron.
German president visits WWII bombing site as Europe seeks to bolster united front against Russia
Read full article: German president visits WWII bombing site as Europe seeks to bolster united front against RussiaGermany’s president has laid a wreath at Coventry Cathedral in central England.
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
Read full article: US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security frameworkPresident Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances
Read full article: Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstancesPope Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves.
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription
Read full article: German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscriptionGerman lawmakers have approved the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.
Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy's presidential palace with 2 months to go
Read full article: Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy's presidential palace with 2 months to goA preliminary cauldron has been lit by the Olympic flame at Italy’s presidential palace as the countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Games approaches the two-months-to-go mark.
Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandal
Read full article: Football players and officials arrested as part of probe into Turkey's betting scandalProsecutors in Istanbul have issued arrest warrants for dozens of soccer players and officials in relation to a betting scandal that has shaken Turkey.
India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airports
Read full article: India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airportsIndia’s aviation watchdog has temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours.
Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties
Read full article: Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.
Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns
Read full article: Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concernsThe deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city.
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
Read full article: US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other eventsThe Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events.
The last hostage in Gaza was captured while fighting to save a kibbutz
Read full article: The last hostage in Gaza was captured while fighting to save a kibbutzAn Israeli police officer killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the country's war with Hamas is the last hostage whose remains are still in Gaza.
US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
Read full article: US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health dealsThe Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals.
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Read full article: Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communicationsRussian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”.
UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
Read full article: UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attackBritain has sanctioned Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency and summoned Moscow’s ambassador after an inquiry concluded that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a nerve agent attack on British soil in 2018.
Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews
Read full article: Lithuanian court convicts the leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against JewsA Lithuanian court has convicted the leader of one of the parties in the country’s coalition government for making antisemitic comments and fined him 5,000 euros or about $5,800.
Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began
Read full article: Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition beganLondon’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest.
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Read full article: UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarinesBritain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia.
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin.
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
Read full article: Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace dealPresident Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo.
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Read full article: At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discordAt least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains
Read full article: A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remainsIsraeli and Thai officials say remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of a Thai agricultural worker killed during the attack that started the war two years ago.
How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animal
Read full article: How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animalAmerican zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia for 35 years, hoping conservationists never have to use them.
Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release
Read full article: Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since releaseHonduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernández has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for pardoning him in his first message after leaving prison.
Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra
Read full article: Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantraJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
Read full article: Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources sayThe Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike.
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Read full article: Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forcesExclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control.
Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says
Read full article: Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister saysLebanon’s prime minister says his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel.