Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia
A top Ukrainian official has outlined a series of steps the government in Kyiv would take after the country reclaims control of Crimea from Russia.
World News
Polish-Ukrainian friendship masks a bitter, bloody history
The leaders seemed to acknowledge that thorny issues could not be swept under the rug forever, even with the war dragging on.
Israeli strikes on Syria intensify, raise tensions with Iran
Since the beginning of 2023, Syrian officials attributed 10 strikes on Syrian territory to Israel.
US House leader, Taiwan president meet as China protests
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Risking China's ire, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy welcomed Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen to a high-level meeting on U.S. soil as a "great friend of America" on Wednesday in a fraught show of U.S. support.
As it turns 25, Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement explained
It has been 25 years since the striking of the Good Friday Agreement, the landmark peace accord that ended three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, a period known as "the Troubles." Here's a look at the accord and how it came about.
War-crimes warrant for Putin could complicate peace efforts in Urkaine
An international arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin raises the prospect of justice for the man whose country invaded Ukraine, but it complicates efforts to end that war in peace talks.
Veteran Spanish actress says surrogate baby is granddaughter
A heated debate in Spain triggered by a 68-year-old celebrity who was reported to have used a surrogate mother in Miami took a twist Wednesday when the woman announced that the baby is the daughter of her son who died of cancer in 2020.
Queen Camilla: Charles' wife gets title on coronation invite
King Charles III's wife has been officially identified as Queen Camilla for the first time, with Buckingham Palace using the title on invitations for the monarch's May 6 coronation.
Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war
Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
French police hit by claims they're too tough on protesters
For French authorities, police are protectors ensuring that citizens can peacefully protest the contentious retirement age increase. For human rights advocates and demonstrators, officers have overstepped their mission.
Israel holding over 1,000 without charge, most since 2003
Israel is holding more than 1,000 Palestinian detainees without charge or trial, the highest number since 2003, an Israeli human rights group said Tuesday.
More Ecuadorians move to US, spared many others' hurdles
Amid economic woes and rising violence, more Ecuadorians are leaving their country and migrating to cross the border into the United States.
New images from inside Fukushima reactor spark safety worry
Images from inside one of the three melted reactors at Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant showed exposed steel bars in the main supporting structure, triggering concerns about its earthquake resistance.
Finland officially joins NATO, dealing blow to Russia for Ukraine war. Here's what to know.
Finland's membership represents a major change in Europe's security landscape. Here's what it means for Europe, the U.S. and the world.
Finland doubling NATO's border with Russia in blow to Putin
The blue-and-white Finnish flag will rise outside NATO headquarters Tuesday afternoon, doubling Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance.
At many Passover Seders, Israel unrest will be on the table
This year, when the slavery-to-freedom story of Passover unfolds, mass demonstrations in Israel will be top of mind for many Jews around the globe.
NASA's 1st moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men
NASA has named the four astronauts who will fly around the moon by the end of next year. The first moon crew in 50 years includes one woman and three men, one of them a Canadian.
Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts
Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers say they will cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of 2023.
Japanese musician Sakamoto dies at 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” has died. He was 71.
'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power
The electricity shortages that plague many of Africa’s 54 countries are a serious drain on the continent’s economic growth. In recent years South Africa’s power generation has become so inadequate that the continent’s most developed economy must cope with rolling power blackouts of eight to 10 hours per day.
