Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany

At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe…

Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’

US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library…

‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen

Officials are rationing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries imperil supply.

In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises

Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.

Belgium pull off stunning comeback to beat Senegal, enter World Cup last 16

Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in…

India seeking to recover the body of an Everest climber known as ‘Green Boots’

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities are seeking to recover the body of a climber known…

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers…

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,…