Bus crash in South Africa’s Western Cape leaves 16 dead and 20 injured

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 16 people have been killed and 20 others injured when a…

Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned…

Fire breaks out in hospital in northern Germany, leaving 2 dead, report says

BERLIN (AP) — Regional officials say a fire erupted in a hospital in northwestern Germany, killing…

11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8

BANGKOK (AP) — An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on…

Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops…

Algerians vote in parliamentary elections while facing cost-of-living strains and candidate bans

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Voters in Alergia are casting ballots Thursday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by…

Mexican national sentenced in border child smuggling case involving THC-laced candy

A Mexican national was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison after admitting to participating…

Spain look to overcome ‘rough patch’ as Austria await in World Cup last 32

Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in…

More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests

Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.

‘Positive progress’ as US, Iran wrap up indirect technical talks in Qatar

Tehran says 'communication channel' to be established with Washington to discuss breaches of the interim deal.

Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers

Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a…

China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.

Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder

Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says

De ?facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.

Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Thursday on heavy selling of computer chip stocks,…

Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16

Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.

Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

It’s the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war…

Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran

Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war.

An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Mourners stood at a distance as a small coffin was lowered into…

Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.

One Tech Tip: Planning a trip this summer? Don’t neglect your tech safety checklist

Summer is time for that well-deserved vacation. To get ready for your trip, make sure to…

Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday’s report will help illustrate trends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Is the U.S. economy emerging from a period of sluggish hiring to something…