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Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth

BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.

Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says

Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran

Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite

The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.

Kanye West postpones show in France amid criticism over past remarks

U.S. rapper Kanye West said he was postponing his show in Marseille, France, in a fresh disruption to a tour that has drawn opposition from critics over his

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,

IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices

The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket

Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB

IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity

Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping

A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy.

Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to push for a coordinated approach on

'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's ​election winner ‌Peter Magyar and

French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate

France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes

European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace

Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says

Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government

King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround

Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the

Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests

Two lawmakers backing the Irish government withdrew their support on Tuesday in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as

Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says

The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations

Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids

Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a

Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence

A former NATO chief and grandee of Keir Starmer's Labour Party criticised the British prime minister on Tuesday for failing to adequately fund defence,

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace

Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests

The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams

Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds

Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds

Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants

Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status in the country

China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have pledged to safeguard multilateralism amid global conflicts

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

British leader’s complacency on defense puts country ‘in peril,’ former NATO chief warns

British leader’s complacency on defense puts country ‘in peril,’ former NATO chief warns

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment

‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A

Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open

Sure Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries

Cycling is experiencing a golden age with champions like Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5

Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly

Pope Leo reacts to Trump comments

Pope Leo XIV reacted to President Trump's remarks about himself enroute to Algeria.

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds

A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian voters have ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions

Paddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards

"Paddington The Musical” has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical

Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea

Manchester City issues a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea

Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking

Jannik Sinner beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday

20 classic French dishes everyone needs to try

20 classic French dishes everyone needs to try

Trump’s closest ally in Europe faces toughest test yet as Hungary votes. Here’s what to know

Trump’s closest ally in Europe faces toughest test yet as Hungary votes. Here’s what to know

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young

Rory McIlroy started the third round of the Masters with a record six-shot lead through 36 holes

Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl

Shane Lowry aced the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters, making him the first player to ever record two holes-in-one during the year's first major

Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Arsenal’s Premier League title bid has been hit by a stunning 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

Britain has put its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on hold after the U.S. administration withdrew support for the deal

West Ham turn on second half style to beat Wolves and send Tottenham into drop zone

Valentín Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos have scored twice each and West Ham has hammered Wolves 4-0 to bolster its hopes of Premier League survival

Malen hat trick gives Roma comfortable win over Serie A struggler Pisa

Donyell Malen's hat trick has given Roma a 3-0 win over Pisa in Serie A

Michigan couple at center of Bahamas disappearance chronicled sailing adventures on social media

A Michigan couple who used social media to chronicle their sailing adventures had a history of contention, including claims of assault on each other

Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of NYC, becomes an honorary Albanian citizen

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania

What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeat

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has brought about an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana

Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana

Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK

British authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel

Italian soccer crisis worsens with Bologna and Fiorentina losses in Europe

First it was the Champions League

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

AP reporter describes intense Israeli attacks that stunned Beirut

An AP reporter describes how Israel's massive bombardment of Beirut stunned the city

Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy change

A transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women’s tournaments

4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK

French authorities say at least four people died while trying to board an inflatable boat for a dangerous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K. The prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region said Thursday that 38 others were rescued including one whose condition involved a medical emergency

Polish man arrested following undercover CNN investigation into online rape networks

Polish man arrested following undercover CNN investigation into online rape networks

Russian court criminalizes the activities of the Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial

Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively criminalized the activities of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group Memorial, the latest step in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent and civil society organizations

911 calls detail Slender Man attacker's escape from Madison group home

911 calls detail Slender Man attacker's escape from Madison group home

Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup

New films by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain’s Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic

Britain and Norway have conducted a weekslong operation to deter Russian spy submarines near undersea cables in the North Atlantic

Vilma Jää Brings herding calls and mocking songs to Met Opera’s production of 'Innocence'

Vilma Jää never expected to play a major role in one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed operas when she enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music

Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the rare European leader seeking President Donald Trump's approval

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday

Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adds another solo goal to his collection as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It's hard to know what to expect at Masters

Scottie Scheffler has two kids and two Masters titles

A piece of France’s Eiffel Tower is now up for grabs. You’ll need deep pockets

A piece of France’s Eiffel Tower is now up for grabs. You’ll need deep pockets

Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in the team’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Liverpool aims to stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Out of the Premier League title race

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has maintained his innocence on conspiracy charges in an appeal hearing in Paris

On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says he is in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection bid

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Vinícius Júnior hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler

Alleged explosives found near gas pipeline raises heat days before Hungary’s pivotal election

Alleged explosives found near gas pipeline raises heat days before Hungary’s pivotal election

After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky

Leeds beat West Ham in penalty shootout to reach FA Cup semifinals for first time since 1987

Leeds threw away a two-goal lead in second-half injury time and conceded two disallowed goals in extra time before going on to beat West Ham in a penalty shootout and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 1987

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide

3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany

German police say three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella

Russia again claims to have taken an eastern Ukrainian region. The real picture is very different

Russia again claims to have taken an eastern Ukrainian region. The real picture is very different

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy's coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

French president hits back after Trump mocks how his wife treats him

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show

According to documents viewed by The Associated Press, a three-judge panel says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties following a sexual misconduct investigation

Heather Morris returns to WWII with 'The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse' set in Nazi-occupied Paris

Heather Morris has a new novel set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115

DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war

US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out

American soccer players will be anxiously awaiting coach Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster announcement

Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa

The Italian coast guard has found 19 people dead and rescued 58 from a dinghy filled with migrants near Lampedusa

Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled ‘3rd apocalypse.’ It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

The first time was considered a fluke

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer

King Charles III will deliver an address to Congress during his visit to Washington in late April

Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation

Spain star Lamine Yamal has condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation’s sporting image

Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case

Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case

5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups

Italy won’t get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio’s miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl

Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people on board

Russian officials say that a Russian military plane has crashed in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years

Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands

Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

Across Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

One of soccer’s historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable

A European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were “unacceptable.”

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Roberto De Zerbi has been hired as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Arsenal strengthens grip on title race as Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League scorer

Arsenal has strengthened its grip on the Premier League title race on the day its 16-year-old wonderkid, Max Dowman, scored a brilliant solo goal to become the competition’s youngest ever scorer

Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture

The downfall of the world's top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino

Parma has scored two own goals in two minutes on its way to a 4-1 defeat at Torino in Serie A

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck

It was one of those days for Para snowboarding veteran Cécile Hernandez — one of those Friday the 13th kind of days

German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama in vast new exhibit

The renowned Museum Ludwig in Germany is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a nearly five-month exhibit with more than 300 works of the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

René Redzepi has stepped down from his post at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Local organizers at the Milan Cortina Paralympics have defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

A Moscow court has convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shootings that killed 149 and injured more than 600 at a concert hall in Moscow

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

Ukraine accuses IPC and local Paralympic organizers of 'systematic pressure' at Milan Cortina Games

Ukraine’s Paralympic committee has accused the International Paralympic Committee and Milan Cortina organizers of subjecting Ukraine’s athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt is writing another chapter in its fairytale run

CNN Investigates: Video appears to contradict Trump's claim that deadly strike on girls' school was 'done by Iran'

A CNN investigation finds new video appearing to confirm a US tomahawk missile hit a base near a school in Iran killing at least 168 children and 14 teachers. Isobel Yeong reports on OutFront.

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

Suspect in fatal Swiss bus fire had no terror links, police say

A man who doused himself in a flammable substance and set his body on fire killing himself and five others aboard a bus in Switzerland had previously been reported missing by his family and didn't appear to have any terror-related motive

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others

A bus caught fire in a Swiss town and police say at least six people were killed

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière built a fake mountain range inside the Louvre and sent models climbing through it

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work

Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal

Oksana Masters has won her 11th Paralympic gold medal and she calls it redemption after missing the top spot four years ago

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland

Traditional reindeer racing has drawn an international crowd to the town of Salla in northern Finland

Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo

Lazio has beaten Sassuolo 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Adam Marušić

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group

Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

Authorities say a Pennsylvania State Police trooper is dead after he was shot and killed by a man he had pulled over in a traffic stop

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Russia’s national anthem rings out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold

Stars hit Paris runways, but fall’s real trend was dressing for hard times — and real life

Paris Fashion Week shows designers resetting big brands with clothes that match a tense, noisy world

Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt

The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison

Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison

Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threatens democracy

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist

Female coach Sabrina Wittmann blazing a lonely trail in men's soccer in Germany

As the first and only woman to be appointed head coach of a professional man’s soccer team in Germany, Sabrina Wittmann faces more pressure and scrutiny than most of her counterparts

At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building

At least 10 people, including two children, have been killed and 16 others wounded in a Russian missile strike on a five-story residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said

Lindsey Vonn loses lead in World Cup downhill standings as Laura Pirovano wins by 0.01 again

Lindsey Vonn finally lost her lead in the World Cup downhill standings when Laura Pirovano won by 0.01 seconds on back-to-back days at Val di Fassa

Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years

Para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev have won Russia’s first Paralympic medals since 2014 by taking bronze in the women’s downhill standing competition and the men's standing event

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

A Spanish soccer team is asking Madonna for help in finding the club shirt she wore on stage during a concert in 1990

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

Robertson and Salah shine as Liverpool hits back to beat Wolves and reach FA Cup quarterfinals

Andy Robertson opened the scoring and Mohamed Salah has struck for only the second time this year as Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 to move into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup

Kosovo president urges a quick snap vote after dissolving parliament to avoid further instability

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said after dissolving Parliament that a snap election should be held as soon as possible to avoid another prolonged political crisis in the Balkan country at a time of global turmoil

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv

Hungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv

Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla

Tunisian authorities have detained pro‑Palestinian activists as an international group prepares a new flotilla aimed at bringing aid to Gaza

Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has opened a photography exhibition in Athens days before he is due to attend the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States

German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million

German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million

Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings

In the absence of injured Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, Emma Aicher seized her chance at a World Cup downhill on Friday to cut the American superstars’ leads in the season-long standings

Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts

An independent researcher has asserted that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo

The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal turns “The Bride!”

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away

US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics

Rory McIlroy says it's a shame Jon Rahm has rejected a 'generous' European peace offering

Rory McIlroy says the European deal for LIV Golf players is generous and it's a shame Jon Rahm doesn't feel the same way

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

Jon Rahm is claiming the European tour is extorting players from LIV Golf by making them play extra tournaments if they want to regain membership

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean

Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast

Rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run that killed Nepali student

British rapper Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a 20-year-old Nepali student in a hit-and-run in London last year

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

Dior's Jonathan Anderson finds his stride with a garden of earthly delights at Paris Fashion Week

Jonathan Anderson fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior at the Paris Fashion Week has invoked an Impressionist painting, steeped in flowers, water and the art of being seen

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

Community gathers to stand up to bullying, one truck at a time

Community gathers to stand up to bullying, one truck at a time

2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded 9

Police say two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting inside a Cincinnati nightclub that left nine people wounded

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on after PGA National collapse

It's OK to feel sad for Shane Lowry

Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community

A Russian court has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group and has labeled it as extremist in the latest step in the country’s crackdown on the community

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting

The Rijksmuseum says a painting once dismissed as “not a Rembrandt” is now confirmed as a work by the Dutch Golden Age master

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei

Three close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third

Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

Sofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

Haaland missing for Man City at Leeds because of 'little injury,' Guardiola says

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland was left out of the squad for the Premier League match at Leeds after sustaining a “little injury” in training

German skier Emma Aicher wins super-G as fight for World Cup discipline title heats up

Emma Aicher has dominated the first women’s super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus

Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'

Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation

Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown

Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier

The Swedish military says that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö

2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech, media groups say

A media rights group says a court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and given them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s crackdown on dissent and free speech

Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again

Bodø/Glimt’s stunning run through the Champions League now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month

One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder

Prince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted

Correction: Britain-Prince Andrew-Glance story

In a story published Oct. 30, 2025, about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, The Associated Press erroneously reported that his house was sold in 2007 for 20% over the 15 million pound asking price

Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor's foundations

No one is bigger than the monarchy

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep

The European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EU’s trade chief

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl

Singer d4vd named as ‘target’ in death and dismemberment of teen girl

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

'I was tearing up:' Students react as Ukrainian soldiers read messages of support

'I was tearing up:' Students react as Ukrainian soldiers read messages of support

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession

A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession

Spanish soccer league wants to try again in the US and resurrect overseas game

The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US

Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Scandinavian country will hold a parliamentary election on March 24

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah

The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police

Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys ahead of another round of trilateral talks with Russia

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk

The Speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons has told lawmakers that he tipped off police that Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the U.S. who is facing accusations of leaking information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was a possible flight risk

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson released after arrest amid Epstein probe

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson released after arrest amid Epstein probe

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries

The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

The Louvre Museum, home of the ‘Mona Lisa,’ has a new director

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October's brazen French crown jewels heist

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s president

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war

The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near

Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” have been digging out from a brutal storm that forecasters are calling the strongest in a decade

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein

Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

The Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united

UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew

Britain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violence

Queen Camilla told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on Monday that she was left “speechless” by Pelicot’s memoir

France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers

France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true with his team set to play in the NFL game in Munich this year

British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court

Reddit hit with $20 million UK data privacy fine over child safety failings

Britain’s privacy watchdog fines Reddit nearly $20 million for unlawfully collecting and using children’s personal data

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe

Police in Britain say Peter Mandelson, the former U.K. ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in an Epstein files misconduct probe

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

Russian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured

Oscar run is bittersweet for brother and friend who made film after death of journalist Brent Renaud

It's a bittersweet Academy Awards season for documentarians Craig Renaud and Juan Arredondo

'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour

Planes, police and airbases: New allegations of how Andrew may have used taxpayer money to meet Epstein

Planes, police and airbases: New allegations of how Andrew may have used taxpayer money to meet Epstein

She woke up to 'We’re at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

Mariia Vainshtein's family fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its invasion four years ago

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior

UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after Vinícius Júnior accuses him of racist abuse

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive cave

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

The twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

Four Premier League players have been targeted with racist abuse online after their weekend games

Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland because people there are sick and lack care

France will summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death

France is summoning U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest American comments about the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque

Deadly explosions in western Ukraine investigated as ‘terrorist attack’

Deadly explosions in western Ukraine investigated as ‘terrorist attack’

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time

Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries

Hungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume

Sweden’s Ebba Andersson gets redemption in winning 50km cross-country ski race at Milan Cortina

Ebba Andersson has won the women’s 50-kilometer mass start in cross-country skiing as she turns a painful Olympic moment into redemption

Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1

Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person near Kyiv and damaging homes and energy sites

Snow clears and Eileen Gu goes for Olympic medal No. 6

A day later than she expected, Eileen Gu tries to make it six medals in six Olympic events when she drops into the halfpipe for the women’s final

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

Britain’s monarchy faces fresh strain as police investigate the former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct as a former trade envoy

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II

Man City keeps pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle

Manchester City has cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a 2-1 win against Newcastle

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

Ex-UK Prime Minister Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine ahead of ceasefire

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. and its European allies should immediately deploy noncombat troops to Ukraine to show Russian President Vladimir Putin that Western nations are truly committed to the nation’s freedom and independence

Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism

Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism

Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist's killing as Macron urges calm

About 3,000 people have joined a far-right march in the French city of Lyon after a 23-year-old nationalist activist died from a beating last week

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States

In war-weary Kyiv, wounded Ukrainian veterans turn epic poetry into living testimony

War veterans with severe injuries from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have taken the stage in Kyiv in an adaptation of Ivan Kotliarevskyi’s “Eneida.”

Former NHL great Jaromir Jagr talks about retirement in his 38th professional season

The storied hockey career of Jaromir Jagr might be coming to an end

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct, police say

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said Thursday. The arrest follows a prior review by authorities into allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter involving Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as claims he may have shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz reports.

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Hungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline

'Hotdog' in the halfpipe! Alex Ferreira finally wins his Olympic gold

American freeskier Alex Ferreira won the men’s halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to complete his collection of Olympic medals

The British royal family faces its worst crisis in generations

The British royal family sought to carry on with their normal duties in the hours after the former Prince Andrew was arrested

Top-ranked Canada heartbroken after upset loss to Sweden in women's curling at the Olympics

Canada’s controversial men’s team will have the curling power’s last chance at Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina Games

UK government considers removing Andrew from line of succession. Here’s what other consequences he could face

UK government considers removing Andrew from line of succession. Here’s what other consequences he could face

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

‘The photo gods were on my side.’ How that astonishing image of Andrew was captured

‘The photo gods were on my side.’ How that astonishing image of Andrew was captured

Dutch fans roar for speedskater Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong's Olympic gold in the 1,500

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands has won her first Olympic gold and sixth career medal by finishing first in speedskating’s 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first senior British royal to be arrested in centuries. Here’s what we know

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first senior British royal to be arrested in centuries. Here’s what we know

Police search former Prince Andrew's home a day after his arrest

Police have searched the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold Norway’s 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics

'A huge mistake.' Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match

5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses

Five big European military powers have launched a joint effort to build cheap drone defenses and autonomous drones, using Ukraine’s battlefield expertise

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe

Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

A traditional sausage in the shape of a horseshoe is 'ironed' for dryness in southeastern Serbia

A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months

Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein

Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested? Here’s what to know about ‘misconduct in public office’

Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested? Here’s what to know about ‘misconduct in public office’

King Charles distances himself from Andrew, but Britain’s royals face biggest crisis since death of Diana

King Charles distances himself from Andrew, but Britain’s royals face biggest crisis since death of Diana

King Charles makes surprise front-row appearance at London Fashion Week

King Charles makes surprise front-row appearance at London Fashion Week

Award-winning singer José van Dam dies at age 85

José van Dam, the celebrated Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Messiaen’s “Saint François d’Assise,” has died at 85

What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Police are searching the former property of the brother of King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

Slovakia makes an underdog run to the semifinals of the Olympics, this time with NHL players

Slovakia is back in the men's hockey semifinals at the Olympics in Milan four years after the small central European country won its first medal in the sport with bronze in Beijing

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

A Frenchman who seemed like a beloved teacher in Morocco now faces accusations of decades of abuse

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday

Verona hosts the Milan Cortina Winter Games closing ceremony in its ancient Arena di Verona on Sunday

Skating backwards in an all-white suit: Meet the accidental star of this year’s Winter Olympics

Skating backwards in an all-white suit: Meet the accidental star of this year’s Winter Olympics

Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with

Climber accused of leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain goes on trial

Climber accused of leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain goes on trial

The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey

American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds

Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy

Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday

In Olympic host village Cortina, wearing fur never went out of style

Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina, especially during these Winter Games

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

A delegation of U.S. senators is returning from a trip to Ukraine

UK police assess claims Epstein trafficked women on flights through London Stansted Airport

UK police assess claims Epstein trafficked women on flights through London Stansted Airport

Julia Simon leads French women to Olympic gold in biathlon relay

Julia Simon didn’t need to shoot fast when she entered the range on the last leg of the women's 4x6-kilometer biathlon relay race at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times

In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record

UK police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politics

British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Man meets Dutch firefighter who cares for his WWII father's grave: 'Cannot thank you enough'

Man meets Dutch firefighter who cares for his WWII father's grave: 'Cannot thank you enough'

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences

The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

The hole-in-the-wall chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit

The hole-in-the-wall chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords

Britain’s House of Lords is facing scrutiny as an indirect result of the Jeffrey Epstein files

Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Curling, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics, is expanding its audience even more at the Milan Cortina Games

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Paris prosecutors have opened two new investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and they call on possible victims in France to come forward

Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors

Gisèle Pelicot has released a memoir that recounts her drugging and mass rape case and sends a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse

Benfica's hero goalkeeper reflects on scoring last-gasp goal

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho described the 98th-minute winner scored by his Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to secure the Lisbon side a Champions League last-16 place by beating Real Madrid 4-2 as a "historic" achievement. The man of the moment, the Ukrainian Trubin, recently caught up with our Patrick Snell about his stunning goal.

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of 'cover-up' over Epstein files

In an interview with the BBC, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of a “continuing cover-up” in the way it has handled the release of millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as both Clintons are set to appear for closed-door depositions in the House’s Epstein probe later this month.

Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him

The match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the Champions League has been halted for several minutes after Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him

Alysa Liu surges into medal range as US teammates stumble in Olympic short program

Alysa Liu is left to carry the hopes of the United States into the women’s free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program

Madonna has surprised U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn with a good luck video before Glenn skates to “Like a Prayer” at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal against Benfica

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin looks for more Champions League magic against Real Madrid

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin looks for more Champions League magic against Real Madrid

Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five children

Officials in northeastern Spain say a fire that broke out in a top-floor storage room at an apartment building in northeastern Spain has killed five children who were trapped inside the room

Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly hockey rink shooting

Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly hockey rink shooting

EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents

Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

EU regulators are investigating Shein over illegal products and an allegedly addictive app design under the bloc’s Digital Services Act

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

Europe’s privacy watchdog launches ‘large-scale’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

Europe’s privacy watchdog launches ‘large-scale’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails

Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie grapple with fallout from parents’ Epstein scandals

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie grapple with fallout from parents’ Epstein scandals

Lecce wins again to move clear of Serie A relegation zone

Lecce has beaten Cagliari 2-0 to move clear of the Serie A relegation zone

Winter Olympics recap: Meyers Taylor finally gets gold for US and Eileen Gu wins second silver

Small margins are deciding gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man

Austrian prosecutors are charging a 21-year-old man who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts

Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections

Marco Rubio is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s April election during a visit to Budapest

Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room

Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room

Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help

An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door

Amazon delivery van gets stuck after following GPS onto ‘dangerous’ mudflats

Amazon delivery van gets stuck after following GPS onto ‘dangerous’ mudflats

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

Five European countries say Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin linked to poison dart frogs

94-year-old Korean War veteran finally receives Purple Heart after nearly 70 years

94-year-old Korean War veteran finally receives Purple Heart after nearly 70 years

Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece

Sweden has arguably the toughest path to men's hockey gold at the Olympics

Sweden has an incredibly difficult path through the Olympic men's hockey tournament

A look at the Olympic sport of biathlon by the numbers

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and precision target shooting, requires hundreds of hours of training and the ability to push your body to the maximum effort to have a chance of success at the Milan Cortina Olympics

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

Russian opposition figure Navalny killed by toxin found in poison dart frogs, Europeans say

Russian opposition figure Navalny killed by toxin found in poison dart frogs, Europeans say

Two top European commanders warn ‘hard choices’ needed from public on arms spending to deter Russia

Two top European commanders warn ‘hard choices’ needed from public on arms spending to deter Russia

Winter Olympics recap: Brignone's double gold after broken leg, Klaebo sets a medal record

Federica Brignone and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo have glided into history at the Winter Olympics in very different ways

Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the US with more surgeries to come, team official tells AP

The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the United States a week after her terrifying head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill

Mikaela Shiffrin's giant slalom at Milan Cortina ended without a medal but plenty of optimism

Mikaela Shiffrin sees her 11th-place giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics as proof she is back in the fight

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path

Brignone wins giant slalom for 2nd gold medal of the Olympics, Shiffrin finishes 11th

Italian skier Federica Brignone captured her second gold medal in four days at her home Winter Olympics by winning the women’s giant slalom

Norway cross-country star Klaebo wins 9th gold medal, setting a Winter Olympics record

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth gold medal, setting a Winter Games record

Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'

A top European Union official has rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks

‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat

Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times

Fans who raised Greenland's flag at US-Denmark Olympic hockey game say it was a pro-European gesture

Two fans who raised a flag of Greenland as the United States played Denmark in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics say they did so as a gesture of European support for the island and for Denmark

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked his international allies for their support but suggested there was still questions remaining over the future security guarantees for his country

Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a reassuring message to America’s allies

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

CNN interviews Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Olympics after breaking IOC rules on helmet

CNN's Amanda Davies spoke to Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych after he was disqualified for "refusing to adhere to" IOC guidelines banning his helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine. He has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran

Coyne Schofield scores 2 goals as US routs Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals

Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women’s hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games

Pedro Neto hat trick powers Chelsea into FA Cup fifth round and joined by Wrexham

Chelsea and Wrexham are the first teams into the fifth round of the FA Cup

Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe

Modrić saves AC Milan's blushes with late winner against lowly Pisa

Luka Modrić has scored a late winner to give AC Milan a 2-1 win over lowly Pisa in Serie A

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home

Dozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America's reliability

Ukrainian skeleton racer barred from Olympics by IOC over helmet

The IOC has withdrawn Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych from competition after he refused to comply with athlete expression rules banning messaging on the field of play. His helmet featured portraits of athletes killed in Russia’s war on Ukraine. He plans to appeal.

Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conference

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the U_S_ and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together.”

Au pair who plotted elaborate double murder with Brendan Banfield sentenced to maximum 10 years in prison

Au pair who plotted elaborate double murder with Brendan Banfield sentenced to maximum 10 years in prison

Brendan Banfield found guilty of double murder in au pair affair trial

A Virginia jury convicted Brendan Banfield of aggravated murder for the killings of his wife and another man on Monday. Banfield is expected to be sentenced to life in prison.

Mikhail Shaidorov earns gold in men's figure skating after collapse by 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan pulled off a stunner in men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Norwegian biathlete wins another Olympic bronze medal, 3 days after confessing his infidelity

Norwegian biathlete Strula Holm Laegreid won his second bronze medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics — three days after making an unexpected personal confession during a post-race interview

A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next week

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine are to meet for a new round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week as both sides keep fighting and trading long-range strikes

UK High Court rules Palestine Action terror ban is unlawful, marking blow to government

UK High Court rules Palestine Action terror ban is unlawful, marking blow to government

Britain's High Court says government acted illegally in outlawing protest group Palestine Action

Britain’s High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to outlawed the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful

Former Norway leader charged with corruption after probe into alleged Epstein ties, lawyers say

Former Norway leader charged with corruption after probe into alleged Epstein ties, lawyers say

New Zealand restricts the spread of a reviled killer’s views by hampering his attempts to gain fame

New Zealand's Court of Appeal has finished hearing an appeal from the Christchurch mosque gunman, in proceedings that were quiet and tightly controlled

Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein

Financial groups in Canada and the UK have paused new projects with DP World after emails show its CEO had a long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

Winter Olympics recap: Ukrainian athlete excluded, Kim falls short and Brignone completes comeback

It was a day marked by a comeback and controversy at the Milan Cortina Olympics

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia

Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago

Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago

Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet honoring war dead

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Milan Cortina Games after he refused to stop wearing a banned tribute helmet

Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech — and gets disqualified

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s rules on freedom of expression, and the global sports body pushed back

Love is found in unexpected places at the Berlin Film Festival

Two films at the Berlin Film Festival use romance to show life beyond war and politics

Pene Pati rises from doubted Samoan singer to one of opera's most-watched new stars

Tenor Pene Pati has emerged from a childhood in Samoa and New Zealand to become one of opera’s most-watched new stars

Federica Brignone likens comeback from broken leg to super-G gold at home Olympics to a 'fake' film

Italian skier Federica Brignone's pursuit of her first Olympic gold is complete

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

This American man spent $1 million on a new home in Italy. Here’s what he got for his money

This American man spent $1 million on a new home in Italy. Here’s what he got for his money

Timo Meier scores twice as Switzerland opens the Olympics by shutting out France 4-0

Timo Meier scored twice in the third period, Leonardo Genoni stopped all 27 shots he faced and Switzerland opened the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics with a 4-0 shutout of France

Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear

Russia has attacked Ukrainian cities again overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of dragging its feet on new U.S.-brokered peace talks

Premier League's Nottingham Forest fires head coach Sean Dyche

Nottingham Forest has fired Sean Dyche and the Premier League team is looking for its fourth head coach of the season

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Julia Simon wins biathlon gold but credit card fraud conviction involving beaten teammate causes controversy

Julia Simon wins biathlon gold but credit card fraud conviction involving beaten teammate causes controversy

Actor takes legal action to stop Albania's government from using her image for 'AI minister'

An Albanian actor is asking the government to stop using her face and voice for its “AI minister” without clear consent

India moves a step closer to buying Rafale fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft

India’s defense ministry says a government panel has cleared a major step toward buying more Rafale fighter jets and P-8I maritime patrol aircraft

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

European allies at NATO are brushing aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role at the alliance

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as it tightens control of online communication and pushes people toward a state-backed alternative

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week

Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways from the woman who launched a rallying cry against sex abuse

Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways from the woman who launched a rallying cry against sex abuse

Olympic pin mania has collectors running between landmarks and swarming a trading center

Olympic pin collectors in Milan turn each morning into a sprint for a small prize

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi took heated questions from lawmakers in a combative congressional hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

Winter Olympics recap: Franjo von Allmen wins his 3rd gold, Chloe Kim and NHL stars get rolling

Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland looks like a breakout star of the Milan Cortina Olympics after winning his third gold medal

Publisher: Dutch novelist and journalist Cees Nooteboom dies at 92

Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom has died at 92

NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute

NATO has launched a new military effort called Arctic Sentry to boost security in the High North

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died

Norwegian Olympic medal winner says he regrets going public with affair

Norwegian Olympic medal winner says he regrets going public with affair

Russian drone strike kills three Ukrainian toddlers and their father

Russian drone strike kills three Ukrainian toddlers and their father

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does

Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same

Portugal's interior minister steps down in response to growing criticism over storm response

Portuguese Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral has resigned amid criticism of her government's response to recent winter storms

Dutch court orders investigation into chipmaker Nexperia and upholds Chinese CEO's suspension

A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into semiconductor chipmaker Nexperia and upheld the suspension of its Chinese CEO

NHL returns to Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina after controversial buildup

NHL returns to Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina after controversial buildup

Russian drone attack kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine while pregnant mother survives

A Russian drone has struck a home in Ukraine's Kharkiv region in an attack that killed a father and his three small children

Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

Spanish skater says it's 'amazing' to bring Minions to Olympic ice after music dispute

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has brought the Minions to the ice in Milan

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Olympic redemption will have to wait for Mikaela Shiffrin

Mikaela Shiffrin’s disappointing start to 2026 Winter Games heightens the pressure on one of the greatest skiers of all time

Mikaela Shiffrin’s disappointing start to 2026 Winter Games heightens the pressure on one of the greatest skiers of all time

Mikaela Shiffrin's fourth Olympics begin with a sluggish slalom and a fourth-place finish

Mikaela Shiffrin extended her Olympic slump with a fourth-place finish in the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg

French prosecutor searches for victims after a man is accused of abusing 89 minors over 55 years

French authorities have revealed the identity of a 79-year-old man accused of raping and sexually assaulting 89 minors over five decades

Irish man detained by ICE in Texas for five months says he fears for his life

Irish man detained by ICE in Texas for five months says he fears for his life

Vance’s X account deletes post recognizing Armenian genocide

Vance’s X account deletes post recognizing Armenian genocide

Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia's ice road

Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that Estonians can now drive across a 12 1/2-mile stretch of frozen sea

Student helps World War 2 Veteran achieve goal of revisiting Germany

Student helps World War 2 Veteran achieve goal of revisiting Germany

Two arrested in Italy after armed highway robbery on security truck

Two arrested in Italy after armed highway robbery on security truck

Mother and daughter captives rescued by passerby in France’s latest crypto-linked kidnapping

Mother and daughter captives rescued by passerby in France’s latest crypto-linked kidnapping

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine

These Americans are clinging to hope for Italian citizenship

These Americans are clinging to hope for Italian citizenship

Arne Slot has lowered his sights for Liverpool this season

Liverpool’s season has been far from perfect

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch skating superstar who can now call herself Olympic champion?

Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch skating superstar who can now call herself Olympic champion?

The exacting vintage stores offering the cure to your fashion fatigue

The exacting vintage stores offering the cure to your fashion fatigue

The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two

The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket

Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch

Prince William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ by Epstein revelations

Prince William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ by Epstein revelations

Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after breaking leg in serious crash while competing in Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after breaking leg in serious crash while competing in Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says she sustained a "complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” after her devastating crash in the Olympic downhill

King Charles ‘ready to support’ police as they assess claim his brother, Andrew, shared confidential material with Epstein

King Charles ‘ready to support’ police as they assess claim his brother, Andrew, shared confidential material with Epstein

British PM Starmer vows to fight for his job after furor about former ambassador's Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight for his job as revelations about the relationship between the former U.K. ambassador to Washington and Jeffrey Epstein spiral into a full-blown crisis for his 19-month-old government

Palace says King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will “support’’ UK police assessing reports that the former Prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Jake Paul cheers from the second row as his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, wins Olympic speedskating gold

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was in the stands for speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to watch his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands, win the gold medal in the women's 1,000 meters

‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout

‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout

Babies are among 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says

The U.N. migration agency says a shipwreck off Libya's coast has left at least 53 Europe-bound migrants dead or missing

Kylian Mbappé's scoring streak for Madrid has some wondering if he'll overtake Cristiano Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappé’s latest impressive scoring run with Real Madrid has brought up Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons

Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before

Vice President JD Vance is in Armenia, a country that no sitting U.S. vice president or president has visited before

Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein

A Norwegian ambassador who was involved in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the 1990s and most recently served in Jordan has resigned as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, the country’s Foreign Ministry says

Eileen Gu finishes second but her Olympic slopestyle loss to Mathilde Gremaud is hardly a 'disaster'

Mathilde Gremaud successfully defended her Olympic freeski slopestyle title and denied Eileen Gu a gold medal for a second straight Winter Games

China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law

Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves

'Greenland Derby' against the US is a chance at the Olympics for Denmark to show its hockey growth

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric about taking control of Greenland has stirred up national pride in Denmark, which oversees the semiautonomous island

US coach Mike Sullivan is tight-lipped early about his plan at the Olympics

The first U.S. practice in Milan did not explain much of what coach Mike Sullivan has planned for the Olympics

Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills 1 as US pushes June deadline for peace deal

A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine has killed one person and wounded two others

Moderate candidate wins emphatically over a populist in Portugal's presidential runoff

Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro has won Portugal’s presidential runoff election against hard-right populist André Ventura

Ilia Malinin's stunning free skate secures US figure skating team gold at Milan Cortina Olympics

Ilia Malinin helps the U.S. defend its team figure skating gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics

US Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump

U.S. Olympians are beginning to face backlash for speaking out about domestic politics at the Milan Cortina Games

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

Haaland seals dramatic 2-1 win for Man City at Liverpool to boost Premier League title challenge

Erling Haaland’s penalty in second-half stoppage time kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge alive on Sunday with a 2-1 win at Liverpool

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over

Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021

Patrick Reed returns home with a major career change and two European tour victories

Before Vonn's crash, Iranian coach called the skier her 'superhero' — and hoped to get her pin

Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy are proudly wearing pins from other teams, and some are showing them off on social media

Ledecka's quest for Olympic three-peat comes to a shocking halt but a Czech gets the gold anyway

Ester Ledecka’s quest to become the first snowboarder to win gold medals in three straight Olympics came to a surprisingly early end

UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has resigned over the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Morgan McSweeney said he advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

Russian skater Petr Gumennik becomes latest Olympian to change music due to copyright issues

Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik has been forced to change his short program music just two days before the men's competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general

Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general

France's former culture minister resigns over Epstein-linked tax fraud investigation

France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center

Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Russia says

Russian authorities have detained a man suspected of shooting a deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency in Moscow

Russian general shot and wounded in Moscow, in latest attack on top military leaders

Russian general shot and wounded in Moscow, in latest attack on top military leaders

Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty

While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter

Coach credits Finland's resilience in helping women's hockey team overcome stomach virus at Olympics

It was game on for Finland and Switzerland in the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday after both nations had to deal with a stomach virus affecting players

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue

Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue

A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy

USA Luge men's doubles slider Zack DiGregorio faces a dilemma as the Super Bowl collides with the Milan Cortina Games

JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter Olympics

U.S. Vice President JD Vance sat with influencer and boxer Jake Paul as they watched the U.S. women’s hockey team ease to a 5-0 win over Finland at the Winter Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin arrives at her fourth Olympics hardly burdened by the ghosts of Beijing

Skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is leaning into the challenge of her fourth Olympics

Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics

The 2026 Winter Games are off to a promising start for host nation Italy with gold, silver and bronze on the first day of medal events

Lindsey Vonn going for Olympic downhill gold at 41 with torn ACL in her 'most dramatic' comeback

Seeing whether Lindsey Vonn can contend for a medal in the Olympic downhill at age 41 with a titanium replacement in her right knee was already going to be one of the highlights of the Milan Cortina Olympics

US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit

Tourists in Milan during the Winter Olympics faced disappointment as access to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper was closed for three and a half days

Olympic slopestyler shows some skin, skis down the mountain in a tank top

Finland slopestyle skier Kuura Koivisto ditched the ski suit and made his Olympic trip down the hill in a tank top

Man United wins again to make it four in a row for Carrick, Arsenal extends lead to 9 points

It’s four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unraveling just weeks ago now looks full of promise

Francesca Lollobrigida hugs her son after winning Italy's first gold of the Milan Olympics

Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida has won host Italy’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games by taking the women’s 3,000 meters in an Olympics-record time

Patrick Reed closes in on 2nd win of the year. He builds 2-shot lead in Qatar

Patrick Reed is on a tear in the Middle East

Barcelona is the latest top soccer team to abandon European Super League project

Barcelona has become the latest soccer club to cut ties with a proposed breakaway European Super League

Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far

Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far

Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more muted

The Jeffrey Epstein files have rocked Europe's elite, revealing ties to a prince, an ambassador, and top politicians

The Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony for a spread-out Winter Games

The unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Milan Cortina Winter Games have officially been declared open at the conclusion of a ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture

Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after dismal draw

Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after a dismal 0-0 draw

France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats

France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats

Milan Cortina is going for Olympic fashion gold. Take a look at some eye-popping outfits

Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and, during the Winter Games, on the slopes

Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni

Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics

Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

The regulatory body for skiing has dismissed as “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance in Winter Olympics contests

UK police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation

UK police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation

Lindsey Vonn completes downhill training without issue ahead of Sunday’s medal event

Lindsey Vonn completes downhill training without issue ahead of Sunday’s medal event

Norwegian crown princess apologizes to royals and all 'disappointed' by her Epstein contacts

Norway’s crown princess has apologized for the situation she has put the royal family in as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Tiny Michelangelo sketch of a foot sells for more than $27 million, an auction record

Tiny Michelangelo sketch of a foot sells for more than $27 million, an auction record

EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

The European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with features like autoplay and infinite scroll

A deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence service is shot and wounded in Moscow

Russian authorities say a deputy chief of its military intelligence agency has been shot and wounded

US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue for the first time in more than four years

Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control

Canada and France were opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland

The sisters who got stuck in a Scottish castle

The sisters who got stuck in a Scottish castle

Mangled and bent, the Louvre heist’s surviving treasure is undergoing ‘complete restoration’

Mangled and bent, the Louvre heist’s surviving treasure is undergoing ‘complete restoration’

Trump’s pressure on Havana stirs hope among Cuban diaspora in Spain

Trump’s pressure on Havana stirs hope among Cuban diaspora in Spain

CNN’s analysts answer key questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie

CNN’s analysts answer key questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie

Queen Máxima starts training to become a Dutch army reservist

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has started training to become a reserve member of the Dutch army

High school student launches letter writing campaign to lift spirits of Ukrainian troops

High school student launches letter writing campaign to lift spirits of Ukrainian troops

UK's Starmer didn't know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister's job is under threat

Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein

Patrick Reed continues torrid pace in the Middle East. He shoots 65 to share lead in Qatar Masters

Patrick Reed is atop the leaderboard again on the European Tour

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest but resilient growth

Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up

Email appears to confirm photo of former Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre is real

Email appears to confirm photo of former Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre is real

This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever

This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds

The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs

Minions hit Olympic ice: Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate close to music approval

Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate says he has received approval for most of the music needed for his Minions-themed Olympic program

Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host

NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host of opening ceremonies for the Winter Games in Italy

‘Please know you are not alone’: Princess of Wales’ message on World Cancer Day

‘Please know you are not alone’: Princess of Wales’ message on World Cancer Day

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

Curling opens competition at 2026 Winter Olympics as brief power outage pauses play, luge training

The 2026 Winter Olympics have opened competition with the first curling matches in Cortina

UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein

The British government has agreed to release documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Here's what international law says about striking energy facilities in war

Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks

Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv have met in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks to end the nearly four-year war

Greek doctors work to identify parents of injured migrant children after deadly boat collision

Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants

Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England

Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England

The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproar

The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender

Former Prince Andrew moves out of Windsor’s Royal Lodge, CNN understands

Former Prince Andrew moves out of Windsor’s Royal Lodge, CNN understands

An angel resembling Italy's Meloni is painted over after an outcry from church and state

The Angel Meloni is no more

IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures

Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says

What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport

What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport

Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has touted the Milan Cortina Winter Games as the most gender-balanced in history

Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people

Italy is making its artistic treasures more accessible to people with disabilities

Collision between migrant speedboat, Greek coast guard vessel leaves at least 15 dead

A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios late Tuesday has left at least 15 migrants dead, while a search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter and divers was underway in the area, the coast guard says

Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world

UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein

British police have opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington

French offices of Elon Musk’s X platform raided by Paris cybercrime unit

French offices of Elon Musk’s X platform raided by Paris cybercrime unit

Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer

The six people killed when a private jet crashed in Maine were going to see a property for a luxury travel business led by a Houston lawyer

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder in death of his current wife

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder in death of his current wife

Russia resumes night strikes on major Ukrainian cities, ending brief reprieve agreed between Putin and Trump

Russia resumes night strikes on major Ukrainian cities, ending brief reprieve agreed between Putin and Trump

Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes

French prosecutors have raided the offices of social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins

The son of Norway’s crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape charges as he goes on trial for multiple alleged offenses, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family’s image

'Monster's Paradise,' lampooning US President Donald Trump, has world premiere at Hamburg Opera

Tobias Kratzer unveils his world premiere production of “Monster's Paradise,” a satirical opera lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump

Minnesota athletes head into the Winter Olympics with concerns about turmoil back home

Many Minnesota-based athletes at the Winter Olympics this week have more on their minds than sports

Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago

French prosecutors request 5-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office

French prosecutors have requested a five-year ban on holding elected office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen at a crucial appeal trial in Paris

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight

Spain looks to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Spain's government plans to ban social media access for children under 16

Minions music leads to nightmare for Olympic skater while putting a spotlight on a yearslong problem

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate faces a major challenge just days before the Milano Cortina Olympics

Italy launches investigation as newly-restored angel painting in Rome church now resembles Giorgia Meloni

Italy launches investigation as newly-restored angel painting in Rome church now resembles Giorgia Meloni

Red Gerard's family returns to Winter Olympics with double the support

Red Gerard’s family will return to the Winter Olympics to cheer him on

Families suffer as Ukrainian engineers can no longer keep up with repairing infrastructure

Residents of Kyiv are struggling through a harsh winter as months of Russian drone and missile strikes have left hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity

Son of Norway’s crown princess stands trial for rape, as royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails

Son of Norway’s crown princess stands trial for rape, as royal family in the spotlight over Epstein emails

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flag bearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca have been chosen as the U.S. flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday

He had a successful career in America. Now 80, he’s ‘living out of a suitcase’ in Italy

He had a successful career in America. Now 80, he’s ‘living out of a suitcase’ in Italy

‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s

‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s

Czech government faces no-confidence vote in Parliament over a dispute with the president

The Czech Republic's coalition government of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces a no-confidence vote over a dispute with President Petr Pavel

Charity founded by Sarah Ferguson shuts down after release of Epstein emails with former duchess

The charity founded by Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is shutting down following the release of emails showing the depth of her friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Pope Francis' problematic secret decrees in spotlight in Vatican's 'trial of the century'

Defense lawyers in the Vatican’s “trial of the century” have argued that Pope Francis violated the fundamental rights of their clients by issuing four secret decrees that gave prosecutors “surreal carte blanche” to investigate

Savannah Guthrie was getting ready to cover the Olympics. Then came the ‘worst phone call of her life’

Savannah Guthrie was getting ready to cover the Olympics. Then came the ‘worst phone call of her life’

Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds

Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access

Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on new allegations ahead of his rape trial

Police say that the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested on new allegations just before his trial opens on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family

Deflected free kick steers Udinese to win over Roma in Serie A

A deflected free kick from Jürgen Ekkelenkamp has given Udinese a 1-0 win over Roma in Serie A

Turkey seeks to broker US-Iran talks by week's end

Turkey is trying to bring U.S. and Iranian officials to the negotiating table to ease tensions and avoid U.S. military action against Iran

Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment” is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades

Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He’s unlikely to do so

Former Prince Andrew saw his reputation destroyed six years ago and became the butt of internet jokes when he gave a disastrous interview to the BBC about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

US-brokered talks on Russia’s war on Ukraine will resume in Abu Dhabi

A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week

NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in 2026

The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season with the New Orleans Saints set to play a game in Paris in 2026

Now there’s a $2 charge to toss coins in the Trevi Fountain — and tourists are still ignoring the rules

Now there’s a $2 charge to toss coins in the Trevi Fountain — and tourists are still ignoring the rules

Pornhub shuts off access to new UK users, citing age verification constraints

Pornhub shuts off access to new UK users, citing age verification constraints

"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides

"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides

Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12 miners

Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12 miners

Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services

Gaza’s Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly 2 years of closure

Gaza’s Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly 2 years of closure

Patrick Reed loses in a playoff as Freddy Schott wins Bahrain Championship

Patrick Reed’s bid for back-to-back victories on the European tour has come up just short after he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title

Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship

Britain’s royal family is facing a fresh round of embarrassment after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein revealed unsavory details about the relationship between the convicted sex offender and a correspondent who appears to be the man formerly known as Prince Andrew

These nets used to catch fish. Now they’re catching Russian drones

These nets used to catch fish. Now they’re catching Russian drones

Latest Epstein file photos appear to show former Prince Andrew on floor with female

Latest Epstein file photos appear to show former Prince Andrew on floor with female

Demonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold

Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump

Italian village restricts access to its Instagram-famous church

Italian village restricts access to its Instagram-famous church

Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice

Olympic winter sports currently must be played on snow and ice

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024

Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

Devils' Jack Hughes leaves game with injury 2 weeks before US opens play at the Olympics

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes left the team's game against Nashville in the first period and did not return

A breath of fresh fantasy at Paris Couture Week

A breath of fresh fantasy at Paris Couture Week

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat

The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government

Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter

Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs

Netflix films Chock and Bates for a docuseries as US skaters prepare for Milan Cortina Olympics

American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates are featured in a new Netflix documentary about their journey to the Milan Cortina Olympics

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says

The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog

Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland

Ralph Fiennes, star of stage and screen, makes opera debut in Paris directing `Eugene Onegin'

Ralph Fiennes made his opera directing debut with Tchaikovsky's “Eugene Onegin” at the Paris Opera

Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air and stars. Armani revamps

Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday, with stars from Nicole Kidman to Dua Lipa to Penélope Cruz, then handed the spotlight to its new designer, Matthieu Blazy, for his much-anticipated couture debut

How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt − and eventually win

After the regime ‘disappeared’ their children, Argentina’s Madres de la Plaza de Maya relentlessly demanded justice – and exposed the atrocities of a dictatorship.

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Italy's Ladins take visibility into their own hands facing minimal exposure in Olympic celebrations

Members of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture

A historic house in Serbia's capital hangs on with intimate theatrical productions

A small villa in central Belgrade is keeping a piece of the Serbian capital’s history intact as everything around it has transformed

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

France rugby player Uini Atonio's career over after being hospitalized with serious heart issue

France rugby player Uini Atonio is in intensive care after being admitted to hospital for a heart issue

Russia strikes civilian train in Ukraine, killing five, in an attack Zelensky calls ‘terrorism’

Russia strikes civilian train in Ukraine, killing five, in an attack Zelensky calls ‘terrorism’

Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different

Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different

Traoré joins West Ham and says movie taught him about passion of the club's fans

Spain winger Adama Traoré has joined West Ham from Fulham and says a movie about his new team taught him about the passion of its fans

Hungarian prosecutors charge Budapest mayor over role in banned LGBTQ+ march

Hungarian prosecutors charge Budapest mayor over role in banned LGBTQ+ march

Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates

A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring

Putin hosts Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in Moscow for his second time in less than four months for talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy

Man found guilty of assault after Barron Trump told UK police he saw attack on woman

Man found guilty of assault after Barron Trump told UK police he saw attack on woman

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Britain's competition watchdog says Google should let news sites and content creators opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change

A court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change

Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace

The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian hockey players

Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting games

The Spanish league says it is stepping up its fight against audio-visual fraud by offering 50 euros for each verified tip on the establishments broadcasting games without proper permission

Sergi López on 'Sirāt': A journey that makes you look inward

The movie “Sirāt” follows Luis as he treks through the North African desert with his son and dog to find his missing daughter

Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategy

The French Ligue 1 club Lorient says the Black Knight Football Club group has become its sole shareholder

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

Valentino opens post-Garavani couture with somber note, then high drama

Valentino’s first couture show since founder Valentino Garavani’s funeral in Rome opened under a somber shadow — then snapped it off with a jolt of pure theater

What it’s like each day in Minneapolis

What it’s like each day in Minneapolis

Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that technical talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway

Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video

A Russian man has been convicted in a London court of beating a woman in a crime reported by the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump

Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was given an aerial tour of a southern Sicilian town where days of heavy rains triggered a massive landslide

US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring fallen Danish soldiers, angering veterans

US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring fallen Danish soldiers, angering veterans

Investigation into Maine plane crash that killed 6 held back by snow and winter weather

The director of Bangor International Airport says the federal investigation into the crash of a private jet that killed six people Sunday night has been hampered by extreme weather, including deep snow that has blanketed the scene and covered the burned wreckage

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet

King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry

The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable

Paris couture has taken a lighter, more down-to-earth approach this season, focusing on restraint with impact

Program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

Program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper that U_S_ President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.”

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo

The Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly housed the U.S. Institute of Peace

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule

Patrick Reed is going to spend a full month in the Middle East on the European tour

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement that covers up to 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations

‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards

Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with 14 nominations including acting nods for five of its cast

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Spain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization

This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good

This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

News that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy

Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy

Officials in Ukraine say that a heavy Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed at least three people and wounded 23, including children and a pregnant woman

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

People across Europe and beyond are commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day

A Holocaust survivor born in a concentration camp shares her story

Ilana Kantorowicz Shalem was born in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945, and is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors

Couture and Lauren Sánchez are everywhere in Paris as Dior and Schiaparelli mix wonder and wit

Dior has transformed the Musée Rodin into a star-studded venue for Jonathan Anderson’s first haute couture show

The last hostage recovered from Gaza, Ran Gvili, died fighting to save a kibbutz

Israelis expressed relief as the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage taken into Gaza, were recovered Monday

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

F1 has started a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Barcelona

Hermès veteran Véronique Nichanian’s final menswear collection is an ode to longevity

Hermès veteran Véronique Nichanian’s final menswear collection is an ode to longevity

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

The U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games

France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops

A senior French official has emphasized the importance of honoring French soldiers who died in Afghanistan

Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

Negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official

What can’t a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

What can’t a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Britain's Conservative Party loses another high-profile lawmaker to hard-right Reform

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected to the hard-right Reform UK party

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting

Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting

'A Team' of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York

Three brothers, including two once dubbed “The A Team” for their skill at selling high-end real estate, face opening statements at a New York trial where they are charged with drugging and raping numerous women

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a security agreement with the United States is “100% ready.”

Paris men’s fashion week in 5 trends: rebuilt tailoring, quiet craft and clothes built to last

Paris men’s Fashion Week ended Sunday with two messages that kept coming up on runways: dress sharply, and build clothes to last

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean

The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea is in custody for questioning

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

A row has erupted within Britain's Labour Party after Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, was blocked from running in a special election

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments

U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan

Man City wins after dropping Haaland and Liverpool loses on stoppage-time goal

Manchester City has dropped Erling Haaland, given a debut to Marc Guehi and had another goal from fellow new signing Antoine Semenyo in a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Russian and American representatives have concluded with constructive discussions on ending the war

Erling Haaland left out by Man City amid scoring drought

Erling Haaland has been left out of Manchester City’s starting lineup for the Premier League game against Wolverhampton amid a slump in form

Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges

Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared

Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Hector wins and Moltzan second

Mikaela Shiffrin has earned a place on the podium of a World Cup giant slalom for the first time in two years

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

President Donald Trump has revoked an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his Board of Peace

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole

Danish troops who fought alongside US forces feel betrayed, as Trump threatens Greenland and denigrates NATO

Danish troops who fought alongside US forces feel betrayed, as Trump threatens Greenland and denigrates NATO

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China

Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine

Maine’s leading Republican and Democratic officials are taking different approaches to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sweeping ongoing action in the state

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A

Inter has extended its lead at the top of Serie A with six different players getting their names on the scoresheet in a 6-2 hammering of Pisa

Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias

Spanish state prosecutors have shelved an investigation into sexual assault accusations against Julio Iglesias

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

UK man pleads guilty to repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for more than a decade

UK man pleads guilty to repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for more than a decade

Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia's war in Ukraine

The U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys working on trying to reach a deal

The trends at Paris Fashion Week are statement coats, even bigger shoulders and sharp tailoring

At Paris men's fashion week, many designers are taking familiar silhouettes and making them perform

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

Brendan Banfield expected to testify in his own defense in au pair affair double-murder trial

Brendan Banfield expected to testify in his own defense in au pair affair double-murder trial

Outcry after France’s famed TGV rail service bans children from new premium-class carriage

Outcry after France’s famed TGV rail service bans children from new premium-class carriage

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities have joined the public in Rome to say a final goodbye to iconic designer Valentino

What is the Donbas, the piece of Ukrainian land that Putin wants so badly?

What is the Donbas, the piece of Ukrainian land that Putin wants so badly?

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption

Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing

Barron Trump may have saved woman’s life by calling British police during an alleged assault, court hears

Barron Trump may have saved woman’s life by calling British police during an alleged assault, court hears

US, Ukraine and Russia in first trilateral talks of the war

US, Ukraine and Russia in first trilateral talks of the war

Valentino funeral: Hollywood and the fashion industry come out to say goodbye to ‘The Last Emperor’ of fashion

Valentino funeral: Hollywood and the fashion industry come out to say goodbye to ‘The Last Emperor’ of fashion

The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist?

A scholar of modern Iran looks at Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah of Iran, and examines what he believes and why his profile has been elevated during the recent anti-government protests.

The man who saved two strangers’ lives on a mountain

The man who saved two strangers’ lives on a mountain

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis

Olympic flame glides on traditional Venetian boats down the Grand Canal

The Olympic flame has crossed through the lagoon city of Venice, gliding on boats down the Grand Canal and across St. Mark’s Basin

Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats

European Union leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats over Greenland, but they are wary about his Board of Peace project

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits

Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities

Who is 'Trump whisperer' NATO chief Mark Rutte?

President Donald Trump seemed more optimistic about a future Greenland deal after meeting with a familiar friend, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CNN looks at his relationship with Trump.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing European allies for their slow and fragmented response to Russia's invasion

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

Recovery of missing dog Boro brings hope after Spain's train crashes

After back-to-back fatal train crashes in Spain, Thursday brought the good news that Boro the missing dog was found

Elizabeth Hurley describes 'monstrous' privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking case

Elizabeth Hurley has accused the Daily Mail's publisher of tapping her phones and stealing her medical records

'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

The actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” are set to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on the way to the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs

Leader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO

Harry Styles announces 2026 global tour: See the dates

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