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12h ago

Europe

Europe

Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe

About 1,300 members of the British armed forces were joined by troops from the United Kingdom’s NATO allies and Ukraine.
King Charles III takes the salute from the military procession for the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Buckingham Palace on Monday May 5, 2025.
King Charles III takes the salute from the military procession for the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Buckingham Palace on Monday May 5, 2025.
14h ago

Iran’s top diplomat is in Pakistan to mediate in escalation with India over Kashmir attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is the first foreign dignitary to visit Pakistan since the deaths of 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, for which India blames Pakistan.
Iran’s foreign minister was in Pakistan on Monday to try and mediate in the escalation between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s deadly attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir.
Iran’s foreign minister was in Pakistan on Monday to try and mediate in the escalation between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s deadly attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir.
19h ago

Australia

Australia

Australia's prime minister wins second term amid anti-Trump backlash

It was a defeat for the conservative party, whose campaign promises, including on immigration and government efficiency, were widely seen as emulating Donald Trump.
APTOPIX Australia Election
APTOPIX Australia Election
22h ago

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore's long-ruling party wins another landslide in election boost for new prime minister

Lawrence Wong, 52, succeeded Lee Hsien Loong to become the city-state’s fourth leader.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
1d ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

U.K. probing possible link between two suspected state-sponsored Iranian plots

Eight people have been arrested in London and other parts of the U.K. in connection with two plots over the weekend, authorities said.
the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police
the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police
1d ago

World

World

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur rescued after being kidnapped for ransom in France

French media reported the hostage-takers cut off one of the victim's fingers.
In this photo illustration, a visual representation of digital cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethernum, Dash, Monero and Litecoin is displayed on February 16, 2018 in Paris, France.
In this photo illustration, a visual representation of digital cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethernum, Dash, Monero and Litecoin is displayed on February 16, 2018 in Paris, France.
1d ago

Middle East

Middle East

Battered by war and economic crisis, Lebanon holds first local elections in almost 10 years

Hezbollah and a fellow Shiite party, the Amal Movement, are expected to win most votes for municipal councils and mayors in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
A hand places a beige ballot envelope into a white container
A hand places a beige ballot envelope into a white container
2d ago

Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Cardinal who embraced Philippines’ gay Catholics could be the Francis continuity candidate for pope

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as a possible contender for the next pope, but is dogged by a record of poor administration in his role leading a Vatican organization.
Image: Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle
Image: Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle
2d ago

Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave

“There’s a huge level of interest globally,” a manager for a platform analyzing betting markets said. “I don’t think we’ve had a market like this where we’ve had so many countries interested in seeing odds.”
APTOPIX Vatican Pope
APTOPIX Vatican Pope

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Putin signed a revamped version of Russia’s nuclear doctrine last year that lowered the bar for using Moscow's atomic arsenal, the world’s largest.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin
2d ago

Germany

Germany

Germany hits back at Marco Rubio's defense of far-right AfD party

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the German intelligence agency designation of the far-right AfD party “tyranny in disguise,” after the agency classified AfD a “proven right-wing extremist organization.” 
Image: FILES-GERMANY-POLITICS-FARRIGHT-AFD-DEMOCRACY
Image: FILES-GERMANY-POLITICS-FARRIGHT-AFD-DEMOCRACY

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