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Hamas releases an additional 8 hostages while Israel lets go of 110 more Palestinian detainees.

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — On Thursday, Hamas-affiliated militants announced the release of eight hostages in a tumultuous situation that also saw a brief postponement in the exchange of 110 Palestinian prisoners...

Ugandan hospital nurse succumbs to Ebola in nation’s first outbreak in two years

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has reported its first death from Ebola since the last outbreak was declared over in early 2023. This tragic event was confirmed by a health official on Thursday....

Identifying Palestinian inmates freed in the swap for Israeli captives.

RAMALLAH, West Bank — On Thursday, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a swap for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Additionally, five Thai nationals who were also in custody...

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Gisèle Pelicot’s former spouse, jailed for assaulting and drugging her, is now implicated in additional cases.

NANTERRE, France — Dominique Pélicot, who has been convicted for raping his former wife, is currently under investigation for potential connections to other heinous...

A look at some of the most fatal aviation disasters in United States history

An American Airlines aircraft, which was carrying 60 passengers along with four crew members, was involved in a tragic collision with an Army helicopter...

Next month, a Polish appeals court is set to decide on an abortion case that activists argue may establish a new...

WARSAW, Poland — A Polish appeals court announced on Thursday that it will issue a decision next month concerning a women's rights advocate who...

FACT CHECK: No proof that the US allocated $50 million for Hamas to purchase condoms

During a signing event for the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, President Donald Trump made a statement claiming that his administration had successfully intercepted...

Trump’s administration cancels deportation safeguards for 600,000 Venezuelan nationals

In a significant policy shift, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of protections that previously sheltered around 600,000 Venezuelans from deportation. This...

Tulsi Gabbard shares her perspectives on Russia, Syria, Trump, and government surveillance — expressed in her own voice

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard is poised to face intense scrutiny during her confirmation hearing scheduled for Thursday as Donald Trump’s choice to take over...

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Serbia’s leader shaken by daily anti-corruption demonstrations. What’s the future hold?

BELGRADE, Serbia — The resignation of Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic on Tuesday was expected to calm ongoing protests against President Aleksander Vucic’s government,...

ECOWAS promises to maintain dialogue after three coup-affected West African countries depart from the regional organization.

ABUJA, Nigeria — The West African countries of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, which are currently under military rule, have officially announced their exit...

Furious crowd assembles outside Greek courthouse for trial of couple charged with brutalizing their 3-year-old child.

An enraged gathering formed on Wednesday outside a courthouse located on the southern Greek island of Crete, where a couple faced preliminary hearings regarding...

Western leaders caution Ukraine regarding issues with arms acquisition

KYIV, Ukraine — Western officials have expressed concern that a burgeoning conflict between Ukraine's defense minister and the head of defense procurement could undermine...

An unexpected emblem of collaboration, the barn owl unites Arab and Israeli researchers.

ATHENS, Greece — An unexpected emblem of collaboration, the barn owl is gaining international recognition as it bridges the gaps created by...

Crew Evacuates Hong Kong-registered Cargo Ship Following Explosion in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Hong Kong-registered container vessel was struck by an explosion while navigating through the Red Sea, leading to a...

Israeli dad claims his daughter heard his calls to return home safely while in Hamas custody

RAMAT GAN, Israel — For over 470 days, Eitan Gonen made public appeals for his daughter to persevere while she was in the grasp...

Following strong rhetoric during his campaign, Trump seems to adopt a softer stance on China at the beginning of his presidency.

WASHINGTON — During his campaign last year, President Donald Trump made strong statements about possibly imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese imports...

Colombian customs agent admits guilt in money laundering case linked to DEA wrongdoing

A customs official from Colombia has come forward to accept responsibility for his involvement in a bribery scheme and the laundering of over $1...

East Palestine and Norfolk Southern reach $22 million settlement following 2023 train derailment

East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have reached a $22 million settlement to resolve all claims from the village linked to the catastrophic train derailment...

DeepSeek’s AI chatbot and ChatGPT provide varying responses to sensitive inquiries regarding China.

HONG KONG — The recent introduction of an artificial intelligence chatbot by the Chinese tech startup DeepSeek has ignited conversations regarding the ongoing AI...

Antony Blinken secures a book deal reflecting on his tenure as Secretary of State under Joe Biden

NEW YORK – The former Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has signed a book deal that promises to provide an insightful view into the...

NATO enhances security as 11 Baltic cables suffer damage over 15-month period.

ABOARD A FRENCH NAVY PLANE OVER THE BALTIC SEA — A French Navy surveillance aircraft equipped with advanced imaging technology was actively surveying the...

Initially, Trump’s revamped foreign policy strategy emphasizes bold rhetoric alongside strong military readiness.

In his initial week back at the White House, Donald Trump has...

Northern Gaza is devastated, yet the determination of returning Palestinians remains unbroken.

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — People trekked for hours with loaded bags filled with clothes, food, and blankets. Many wore smiles, embracing loved ones...

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