US bolsters forces in Middle East following series of attacks on US troops in Syria

The US has bolstered its military forces in the Middle East following a series …

CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Afric…

Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete this year

Wimbledon will accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players for this year…

CNN Hero of the Year Nelly Cheboi returned to Kenya with plans to lift more students out of poverty

Just weeks after being named the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year, Nelly Cheboi travel…

Japan joins the US and Europe in chipmaking curbs on China

Japan will restrict the overseas sale of chip manufacturing equipment, joining …

Amsterdam asks 'wild' young male British tourists to 'stay away'

Amsterdam is asking young British men to "stay away" if they plan to …

At least 35 killed after falling into underground stepwell in Indian temple

At least 35 people were killed Thursday after falling into a stepwell at a Hind…

Asia's best restaurant for 2023 revealed

Bangkok has long been considered a world capital when it comes to street food. …

Why 2023 is the year to visit Mongolia

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destina…

Convicted ISIS supporter sentenced to additional year in prison over meeting with 'American Taliban' John Lindh

A Virginia man convicted of providing support to ISIS in 2015 was sentenced Thu…

Amateur gold digger finds huge nugget worth $160,000 in Australia

An amateur gold digger has found an enormous gold nugget worth 240,000 AUD ($16…

Bolsonaro claims he won't lead opposition as he returns to Brazil for first time since riots

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday claimed he would no l…

Biden and Netanyahu trade barbs over plan to weaken Israeli courts

Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated a rare publi…

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'History in the making': UN poised to take unprecedented vote on the climate crisis

Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday is poised to win a historic vote …

Taiwan's leader departs for New York to start Central American trip

Taiwan has every right to "connect with the world," its President Tsa…

King Charles III to travel to Germany for first overseas visit as monarch

King Charles III's first overseas state visit will finally get underway on …

Taliban arrests prominent girls' education activist as repressive clampdown continues

A prominent activist for girls' education in Afghanistan was arrested by th…

Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's party as election deadline passes

Myanmar's military government has dissolved the ousted ruling party of form…

Jet lag hits differently depending on your travel direction. Here are 6 tips to get over it

After a few difficult years of lockdowns and travel restrictions, people are fi…

How a European country plans rail revolution

In the Czech countryside, not far from Prague, a ghostly white train is speedin…

Analysis: Why Israel's instability matters to the US

• Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough f…

Politicians of South Asian descent set to lead Scotland, Britain and Ireland with Yousaf victory

When Humza Yousaf took his oath of allegiance in Scottish parliament in 2016, h…

Hong Kong's first protest in 3 years shows how the city has changed

With numbered tags around their neck, a small group of 80 demonstrators took pa…

The celebrity jeweler bringing iconic, red-carpet pieces to sale

Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively. These are just some of the names Lorrain…

Elian Gonzalez's new chapter as a Cuban lawmaker

More than two decades after he was found clinging to an inner tube in the Strai…

Humza Yousaf wins race to replace Sturgeon as Scotland's next leader

Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country's next leader o…

Banks aren't out of the woods yet and neither is the economy. Here's why

Markets seesawed severely this week when two of the US economy's most promi…

'World's longest' bus journey will take 56 days to cross Europe

Fancy spending two months traveling overland from Istanbul to London without ev…

Myanmar junta throws huge military parade days after new US sanctions

Myanmar's ruling military paraded an arsenal of weapons in the capital Nayp…

North Korea launches at least two unidentified ballistic missile into waters off eastern Korean peninsula

North Korea launched at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the water…

England hands Ukraine defeat on emotional night at Wembley Stadium

The sight of Ukrainian flags flying along Wembley Way -- the road approaching t…

Argentina FA training facility renamed after Lionel Messi

The Argentina national team's training facility has been renamed after tali…

Israeli defense minister breaks ranks and calls for halt to judicial overhaul

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has become the first government mini…

At least 19 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia

At least 19 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their boat sank off the …

Pope Francis expands Catholic Church sexual abuse law to cover lay leaders

Pope Francis has updated a 2019 church law governing clerical sexual abuse and …

Sicilian island sees record-high migrant arrivals by boat

A record of more than 2,000 migrants arrived on the Sicilian island of Lampedus…

Suspect in Haitian president's assassination accepts plea deal in Florida

A suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who was kill…

Parthenon fragments returned by the Vatican go on display in Greece

The Vatican has returned three fragments of the Parthenon sculptures kept by th…

A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel's judicial overhaul explained

For months hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets ac…

Analysis: China thinks it's diplomatically isolating Taiwan. It isn't

When the Honduran President announced last week her country planned to establis…

Bayern Munich fires manager Julian Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich announced Friday it has fired club manager Julian Nagelsmann and …

Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal

The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-af…

Deutsche Bank, UBS stocks sink as European banking crisis fear returns

Europe's banking stocks tumbled Friday in a sign that investors are still n…

King Charles state visit to France postponed amid violent pension protests

King Charles's state visit to France has been postponed amid planned protes…

Locks of Beethoven's hair reveal secret family history and health issues

Before composer Ludwig van Beethoven died on March 27, 1827, it was his wish th…

Interpol confirms arrest of crypto fugitive Do Kwon in Montenegro

Interpol says a man arrested in Montenegro is Kwon Do-hyeong, also known as Do …

Trudeau lays out China approach ahead of Biden meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau laid out a three-pronged vision of engag…

From Singapore to Seoul, Asia's rising art capitals vie for Hong Kong's crown

Having faced some of the world's strictest travel restrictions and the pros…

Taiwan recalls ambassador from Honduras, prepares to lose another diplomatic ally to China

Taiwan announced Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Honduras as ties bet…

Beijing's population has declined for the first time in 19 years

Beijing, the sprawling Chinese capital and one of the world's biggest citie…

Haiti soccer sexual abuse scandal: Impending defamation lawsuit could cost journalist $64,700 if he loses. He says he'll 'never give up'

An investigative journalist who detailed allegations of sexual abuse and harass…

Question revealed for Australia's first referendum in 24 years

Australians have learned the question they'll be asked later this year in t…

Canada sees record population growth in 2022 from immigration

Canada saw record population growth in 2022, with immigration accounting for th…

UN and US join chorus of condemnation against Uganda's hardline anti-LGBT bill

The United Nations and United States on Wednesday added to international outrag…

The war in Yemen could get even more fierce as Saudi Arabia and Iran reconcile

A surprise agreement by regional archenemies Saudi Arabia and Iran this month h…

Wall Street is thirsty for its next big investment opportunity: The West's vanishing water

Situated in the Sonoran Desert near the Arizona-California border is the tiny r…

Boris Johnson to be quizzed by lawmakers over claims he misled parliament

Boris Johnson will on Wednesday hit back at claims he deliberately misled parli…

Thailand to hold general election on May 14, poll body says

Thailand will hold elections on May 14, the national poll body said on Tuesday,…

Saudi Arabia releases dual US-Saudi citizen from prison after he posted critical tweets about the kingdom

Saudi Arabia released US-Saudi dual national Saad Ibrahim Almadi from prison, m…

Israeli minister denies the existence of a Palestinian identity, inviting US rebuke

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich denied the existence o…

Taiwan's President to transit US on Central America trip, but no word on meeting with Speaker McCarthy

Taiwan confirmed Tuesday that President Tsai Ing-wen will transit the United St…

London's Metropolitan Police lets predators flourish, review concludes

London's Metropolitan Police Service has allowed predatory behavior to flou…

World's longest canal reopens after dramatic makeover

When it comes to tourist attractions, a lot has happened in China over the last…

France's government survives no-confidence votes

Two no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron's governme…

First Republic is a hot mess. The reason has a lot to do with its wealthy clientele

It may seem surprising that First Republic, a midsize bank catering to wealthy …

Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel's judiciary

The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a change …

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to make historic visit to mainland China

Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou will visit mainland China next week,…

The world's greatest places of 2023, according to TIME

Gather round, some hot new travel inspo just dropped. TIME magazine has just re…

Kim Jong Un talks up North Korea's nuclear capability as daughter watches missile test

North Korea must be ready to launch nuclear counter strikes at any time to dete…

King Charles marks first Mother's Day since Queen's death

Britain's King Charles has remembered the late Queen on the first Mother…

Hundreds protest clampdown on same-sex parents in Milan

Hundreds took to the streets of Milan on Saturday to protest against moves by I…

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake leaves at least 16 dead, damages one of Ecuador's biggest cities

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo in Ecuador Sa…

Imran Khan marks court presence as former Pakistan leader's supporters clash with police

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan marked his presence at a much-a…

French workers may have to retire at 64 and many are in uproar. Here's why

Impromptu protests broke out in Paris and across several French cities Thursday…

Russian mercenary chief announces plans to recruit 30,000 more fighters

The chief of Russia's Wagner private military group Yevgeny Prigozhin annou…

Scientists parse another clue to possible origins of Covid-19

• Video: New analysis suggests Covid-19 link to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market • …

UK Home Secretary visits Rwanda to discuss controversial deportation scheme

British Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrived in Rwanda on Saturday to discus…

Turkey was devastated by an earthquake. Here's what that means for tourism

It was shaping up to be a golden year for tourism in Turkey. With favorable exc…

Opinion: Inside Saddam Hussein's 'chamber of horrors,' I reflect on 20 years since the Iraq War

Two decades ago, on March 19, 2003, then-President George W. Bush ordered the U…

Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states

Nigerians will on Saturday vote in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a co…

Unlike last year, this tax season has been going smoothly

The past two tax-filing seasons were fraught with aggravations, delays, last-mi…

A quake of unthinkable proportions is due in Istanbul. Residents ask if the city is prepared

For more than five weeks, Turkey has grappled with the aftermath of a devastati…

US has seen 'significant spike' in aggressive Russian military flights in Syria this month, commander says

The US has seen a "significant spike" in aggressive Russian military …

Swell life: China's surf scene is heating up

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US agrees to sell 220 Tomahawk missiles to Australia

The US State Department has approved Australia's request to buy up to 220 l…

French government sparks fury as it forces through higher retirement age

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Photographer took 40,000 shots to capture these extraordinary birds

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Violent clashes erupt in Naples ahead of Napoli's Champions League match against Frankfurt

Violent clashes erupted in the Italian city of Naples on Wednesday as ticketles…

'Everything is gone': Malawi devastated by cyclone that killed hundreds

Tropical Cyclone Freddy is losing strength after it ripped through southern Mal…

During Ethiopia visit, Blinken discusses need for accountability for atrocities

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pressed Ethiopian Prime Minis…

Iga Swiatek: World No.1 calls for more support for Ukrainian tennis players

World No.1 Iga Świątek has called for more support for Ukrainian players from t…

Lie-flat economy cabin concept could revolutionize air travel

From a cabin concept that completely eradicates the middle seat to a swanky des…

China has shattered the assumption of US dominance in the Middle East

With a grandiose diplomatic flourish China brokered a rapprochement between Sau…

Clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with poli…

Remember when Gillian Anderson wore this exposed thong on Oscars night?

The scene: The year was 2001 at the Academy Awards. Julia Roberts won Best Actr…

Japan court orders retrial of longest-serving death row convict over 1966 murder case

The world's longest-serving death row convict was on Monday granted a retri…

No public holiday for Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win, Malaysia confirms after disinformation goes viral

Michelle Yeoh's history-making Oscar win caused jubilation this week in her…

Mexico's president says Mexico is safer than the US

Mexico is a safer country than the United States, Mexican President Andrés Manu…

Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe dies at 88

Japanese Nobel Prize-winning author Kenzaburo Oe, a writer who was renowned for…

Gary Lineker will be allowed back on BBC after impartiality storm

Gary Lineker will resume his duties on the BBC's flagship soccer show after…

Taiwan says soldier who went missing has been found in China

A Taiwanese soldier who went missing last week from an island near the Chinese …

Xi Jinping vows to make China's military a 'great wall of steel' in first speech of new presidential term

China's leader Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to bolster national security and …

UK ramps up defense spending by $6 billion ahead of key AUKUS submarine announcement

The United Kingdom will ramp up defense spending by $6 billion to "fortify…

North Korea fires submarine missiles ahead of largest US-South Korea military drills in years

North Korea launched two missiles from a submarine in waters off its east coast…

Paris has a trash problem

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China's new defense minister is a general the US sanctioned for buying Russian weapons

China on Sunday appointed a US-sanctioned general as its new defense minister. …

BTS agency HYBE ends takeover battle for K-pop pioneer SM Entertainment

BTS agency HYBE says it has called off a takeover bid for SM Entertainment, end…

Soccer game falls into chaos after presenter is sidelined for immigration policy comments

The BBC's weekend soccer coverage has been plunged into chaos following its…

Opinion: China's new role: relationship coach on the world stage

It was the handshake heard round the world. Indeed, the agreement between long-…

Authorities urge Japanese theme park to crack down on visitors taking lewd selfies

Japanese authorities have vowed to take action following reports that visitors …

The US helped prevent AIDS from being a death sentence in Africa. Now the epidemic is at a crossroads

Fourteen-year-old Philasande Dayimani carries a burden that no child should car…

Chinese city proposes lockdowns for flu -- and faces a backlash

A Chinese city has sparked a backlash on social media after saying it would con…

China appoints Li Qiang, a trusted ally of Xi Jinping, as premier

China's rubber-stamp legislature has appointed Li Qiang, a long-time aide o…

Why the future looks bright for Victoria Beckham

With her second runway show at Paris Fashion Week behind her, Victoria Beckham …

Judge under fire for ordering breastfeeding mother to leave courtroom

An Australian judge has been widely criticized for asking a breastfeeding mothe…

Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and 'political warfare'

The outgoing president of Micronesia has accused China of engaging in "pol…

What happens to your body on a long-haul flight

If crowded airports are a sign, travelers are keen to get back into the skies. …

Xi Jinping's norm-busting third term as China's president rubber stamped

Xi Jinping's unprecedented third term as China's president was official…

British coach suspended for using 'industrial language,' mocking people with disabilities

British high jump coach Fayaaz "Fuzz" Caan has been handed a three-ye…

The number of available jobs in the US shrank in January

There's a slight chill running through the US labor market, but the tempera…

Japanese police arrest 3 for taking part in 'sushi terrorism' pranks

Police in central Japan have arrested three people for taking part in pranks at…

Anti-Netanyahu protesters in Israel block roads to airport in latest nationwide demonstration

Protesters blocked the road to one of the main terminals of Israel's centra…

Indonesian court jails soccer official for role in deadly stadium crush

An Indonesian court on Thursday found a senior soccer official guilty of neglig…

US transfers alleged al Qaeda bomb maker from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia

The US transferred an alleged al Qaeda bomb maker from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi …

Georgia protests over foreign agents bill continue into second day

Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian parliament on Wednesd…

Russia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space

The space race has expanded to new frontiers in recent years, moving into busin…

Yellow duck calendars land Thai man jail term for insulting monarchy

A political activist arrested in Thailand for selling satirical calendars featu…

China's 'attacks' unite region against Beijing, US ambassador to Japan says

China should not be surprised Washington and its allies in Asia are deepening m…

Why El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele wants everyone to know about his new prison

Last week, El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele posted a typically divisive…

Two dead, 16 injured in train derailment in Egypt

At least two people were killed, and 16 others were injured after a train derai…

One of India's trash mountains is on fire again and residents are choking on its toxic fumes

Firefighters in the southern Indian city of Kochi were toiling Tuesday to contr…

Explosion of sea lion deaths in Peru amid deadly bird flu outbreak

Thousands of sea lions have died in Peru amid an outbreak of bird flu, accordin…

What travelers to Turkey need to know

It's been nearly a month since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and…

CNN's Fareed Zakaria sits down for an exclusive interview with German Chanc…

Tiffany & Co. unveils BTS star Jimin as brand ambassador

As luxury brands continue to court South Korea's booming luxury market, Tif…

Medics, teacher, parents accuse Iran government of silencing victims of suspected poisoning attacks

Iran has experienced a spike in suspected poisoning attacks at girls' schoo…

London police officer who killed Sarah Everard sentenced for indecent exposure

Wayne Couzens, the former London police officer who abducted, raped and murdere…

US allies South Korea and Japan make deal to ease strains over wartime labor dispute

South Korea on Monday announced a deal to compensate victims of forced labor by…

Suspected suicide attack kills at least nine police officers in southwestern Pakistan

At least nine police officers were killed and 11 others injured in a suspected …

Hidden passage discovered in 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza

A hidden corridor nine meters (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the m…

Fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh leaving thousands homeless

A massive fire has ripped through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's s…

Turkey is blocking NATO's expansion. That could backfire

When Sweden and Finland declared their intention to join NATO last May, it was …

Greek prime minister apologizes over train collision amid public fury

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has apologized for one of the country&…

Wave of suspected poison attacks on schoolgirls sparks protests in Iran

Worried parents protested in Iran's capital Tehran and other cities on Satu…

Hong Kong model's death, dismemberment resurfaces memories of past horrors

The postcard image of Hong Kong is one of glitzy skyscrapers against lush mount…

Travel roundup: Europe will start charging for entry in 2024

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Holy oil to anoint King Charles III on his coronation, has been consecrated in Jerusalem

The sacred oil that will be used to anoint King Charles III at his coronation M…

North Korea's food shortage could take a deadly turn

Concerns about North Korea's chronic food shortages are growing, with multi…

Harry and Meghan asked to vacate residence gifted by the late Queen

• Lea Michele's 'Funny Girl' run to end as Broadway musical plans t…

Gunmen open fire at supermarket owned by Lionel Messi's in-laws

Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at a supermarket owned by the in-laws of…

A string of gruesome cat killings has this Japanese city on edge

The first grim discovery came when a woman found the severed head and paws of a…

Fire at Indonesian fuel storage station kills at least 16

At least 16 people were killed in a fire at a fuel storage station in the Indon…

King Charles' meeting with EU chief is being criticized. Here's why

Royals speak through actions more than words, which often leaves royal commenta…

Tesla to build next plant in Mexico

Tesla's next vehicle assembly plant will be in Mexico near Monterrey, CEO E…

South Korea doesn't need nuclear weapons to face the North, prime minister says

South Korea doesn't need nuclear arms to deter the threat from North Korea,…

US agency assessment backing Covid lab leak theory raises more questions than answers -- and backlash from China

The US Department of Energy's assessment that Covid-19 most likely emerged …

Chinese city claims to have destroyed 1 billion pieces of personal data collected for Covid control

A Chinese city says it has destroyed a billion pieces of personal data collecte…

When disaster strikes, this CNN Hero springs into action

At home in Anchorage, Alaska, nurse Teresa Gray was playing a board game with h…

Death toll from rail disaster rises to 57 as anger boils in Greece

Anger in Greece over poor railway safety grew on Thursday as the death toll fro…

How a Pan Am flight attendant fell in love with a CIA officer on an airplane

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Near bomb-grade level uranium found in Iranian nuclear plant, says IAEA report

Uranium particles enriched to near bomb-grade levels have been found at an Iran…

Putin ally Lukashenko meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko …

Gulf states eye Egypt's private sector as army told to get out of the economy

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi last month sent a message to his Gulf a…

Who is Nigeria's new President-elect Bola Tinubu?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the winner of a closely fought contest for Nigeria's p…

Japan births fall to record low as population crisis deepens

The number of births registered in Japan plummeted to another record low last y…

Nestlé to close factory, office in Myanmar

Nestlé has announced that it will close its sole factory and head office in Yan…