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Pro-E.U. centrist in Romania’s tense presidential race takes lead, preliminary data shows
After 8.5 million of 11.6 million votes had been counted, Nicușor Dan was ahead with 53.56%
JD Vance's Vatican visits center his Catholicism in his vice presidency
The vice president returned to Rome for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV, continuing a spiritual journey that has weathered criticism from leaders of the Catholic Church.
Mogadishu suicide bomber kills at least 10 at army recruitment drive
Islamist militant group al Shabaab said it was behind the attack and that it had killed as many as 30 soldiers and wounded 50 more.
China touts its poverty fight, even as a trade war and slowing economy cast doubt on the effort
Beijing’s defiant response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs belies concern about structural imbalances and slowing economic growth.
Austria wins Eurovision with JJ's operatic club jam 'Wasted Love'
“Wasted Love” was awarded 436 points by a combination of votes from viewers and juries of music professionals from each participating country. 
A Russian drone strike in northeastern Ukraine kills 9 people, officials say
The attack on a passenger bus came just hours after Moscow and Kyiv held their first direct peace talks in years which failed to yield a ceasefire.
Middle East
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the U.S., shrugging off Trump’s threats
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program if a deal isn’t reached.
Trump returns to Washington with investment agreements but no major peace deals
Trump secured major investment pledges in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, but long-promised peace deals in Gaza and Ukraine remain elusive.
U.S.-China tariff deal buys time for China-linked e-commerce sites like Temu and Shein
The U.S.-China tariff deal creates a window for the China-linked e-commerce sites to ramp up shipments from China, restock their warehouses and fulfill existing orders, experts say.
Eurovision 2025 final: How to watch, Céline Dion rumors, predictions and more
Performers will battle it out during Saturday’s grand final, which airs at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock for viewers in the U.S.
In a haze of confusion, Ukraine and Russia finally hold direct talks after false start
Before the talks even began, President Donald Trump predicted there would be no progress unless he and Russian President Vladimir Putin were involved.
