Biden warns Iran after U.S. forces clash with proxy groups in Syria
President Biden said that while the U.S. wants to avoid a wider confrontation with Iran, indiscriminate attacks on U.S. troops would not go unpunished.
By Dan Lamothe and Missy RyanRwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina, inspiration for ‘Hotel Rwanda,’ U.S. says
Rwanda releases Paul Rusesabagina, a former hotel manager portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood film about the 1994 genocide, after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges in 2021.
By Katharine Houreld and John HudsonKing Charles III postpones first overseas visit as pension protests rock France
Protests over Macron's pledge to raise the retirement age in France upended plans to host King Charles III for the first state visit of his reign.
By Ellen Francis and Claire ParkerPutin, charged with war crimes, must limit travel to avoid arrest
The 123 countries that belong to the International Criminal Court are legally obligated to arrest the Russian leader but some nations have flouted the court's orders in the past.
By Francesca Ebel, Robyn Dixon and Lauren TierneyBiden and Trudeau reaffirm their alliance
Biden makes his first visit to Canada as president at a time of growing international tensions.
By Matt Viser and Amanda ColettaUkraine live briefing: U.N. report details killing of POWs; European allies promise more artillery
European Union leaders pledged to jointly deliver 1 million artillery rounds to Kyiv over the next year, as President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kherson.
By Niha Masih, Adela Suliman and Adam TaylorIndia’s top opposition leader Gandhi expelled from Parliament after conviction
The defamation conviction of Rahul Gandhi, which supporters say is politically motivated, also means he cannot run for any elections for the next six years.
By Anant Gupta and Gerry ShihGovernments around the world have moved to ban or restrict TikTok amid security fears
In the past months, numerous countries have moved to limit TikTok, fearing that it could be used to gain access to their citizens’ data or to spread propaganda.
By Jennifer Hassan, Ruby Mellen and Adam Taylor8 things to know about traveling in Europe during labor strikes
Trips to the U.K. and France may see disruptions to air travel, rail transportation and even sanitation services through spring and summer.
By Hannah SampsonYou can walk on the mosaic where King Charles will be crowned — in your socks
Visitors to London’s Westminster Abbey will be able to stand on the rare Cosmati pavement where King Charles will be crowned — but they will have to take their shoes off.
By Victoria BissetIn China, embattled TikTok chief seen as hero defying bullying U.S.
Chinese companies planning to invest in the United States are also expressing worry that they might face similar treatment as Shou Zi Chew.
By Vic Chiang and Lily KuoDrone attack kills U.S. contractor in Syria, prompting airstrike response
The Pentagon launched precision airstrikes in response to the attack, which officials attributed to militants affiliated with Iran.
By Dan LamotheGrindr warns Egyptian police may be using fake accounts to trap users
The gay dating app is sending regular warnings to its users in Egypt, alleging that the authorities are using fake accounts for entrapment.
By Kelsey AblesWarm winter threatens beloved Canadian tradition: The hair-freezing contest
Climate change and warmer winters threaten to disrupt the annual hair-freezing contest at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs in Canada’s Yukon region.
By María Luisa PaúlZebra who ran through busy Seoul streets escaped zoo after parents died
Sero's rebellious streak emerged after the deaths of both his parents, zoo officials said. He was caught after his escapade and is safely home.
By Andrew JeongThe secretive Israeli think tank behind Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul
The role of the Kohelet Policy Forum in Israel's controversial judicial overhaul has shown the far-reaching political influence of the once obscure think tank.
By Shira RubinBetween Avdiivka and Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces fight Russia on tough terrain
Some front-line Ukranian positions near the town of Niu-York have not moved since 2014, but Russians are pushing south from Bakhmut and north from Avdiivka, aiming to encircle them.
By Alex Horton and Anastacia GalouchkaThe U.S. connection to Uganda’s ‘kill the gays’ bill
While Republican lawmakers are engineering a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in some states, U.S. religious groups have campaigned in Africa for hard-line measures there.
By Ishaan TharoorUkraine live briefing: ICC and Ukraine agree to open country office; E.U. leaders discuss plans to pressure Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toured the front-line region of Kherson on Thursday, his second visit to a battleground area in two days.
By Niha Masih, Adela Suliman, Miriam Berger and Sammy WestfallAre Skittles dangerous? A California bill aims to ban chemicals in candy.
A proposed bill would ban chemicals used in processed foods, including Skittles and Hot Tamales. Here's what you need to know about red dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide.
By Jennifer Hassan, Helier Cheung and Marlene Cimons