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Europe uses subsidies, taxes and policy pauses to offset pain of high fuel prices
Europeans are becoming more incensed as pump prices surpass the equivalent of $12 a gallon in some countries. EU c…
Typhoon Fung-wong blows away from the Philippines, leaving 8 dead and 1.4 million displaced
One person drowned in flash floods in the eastern province of Catanduanes, and another died in Catbalogan city in eastern Samar province when her house collaps…
US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers
The longest U.S. government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home; an ocean away in Europe, local workers at U.S. military b…
Leaders of world's biggest polluters are no-shows as heads of state gather for UN climate summit
World leaders descending on the United Nations annual climate summit in Brazil on Thursday will not need to see much more than the view from their airplane win…
Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarks
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Wednesday to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests in response to President Donald …
Famine is gripping two regions of war-torn Sudan, a global hunger authority says
“Famine and the risk of famine are urgent priorities, but they are only the most severe symptoms of a far broader and deepening crisis affecting millions acros…
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his criticis…
French minister vows Louvre anti-intrusion devices after post-heist report finds security lapses
The Louvre will install streetside anti-ramming and anti-intrusion devices in the next two months, France's culture minister said Friday, after facing pressure…
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
At least 23 people have died across Haiti and 13 are missing, Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said in a statement, revising the death toll downward. Twenty of …
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape Wednesday.
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furn…
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as catastrophic Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday with catastrophic winds and the potential for widespread flooding and landslides from the Category 5 stor…
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum
Thieves took less than eight minutes last Sunday morning to steal jewels valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) from the world’s most-visited museum. French…
Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for 32 million euros
A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained hidden from public view for more than eight decades sold Friday at auc…
King Charles III prays with pope in historic visit, a welcome respite from royal troubles at home
King Charles III and Queen Camilla prayed Thursday with Pope Leo XIV in an historic visit to the Vatican to forge closer relations between the Church of Englan…
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depic…
Vance expresses optimism about the ceasefire in Gaza while noting 'very hard' work to come
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism Tuesday about Gaza 's fragile ceasefire agreement, calling progress better than anticipated ev…