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In photos: Scale of devastation from California wildfires
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 16 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks, The Associated Press reported. The California Office of Emergency Services says 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders, with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters.
Tens of thousands protest in Romania's capital against annulled presidential race
Many of the demonstrators in Bucharest honked horns and waved Romania's blue, yellow, and red flags, while others brandished placards bearing slogans such as "Democracy is not optional" and "We want free elections"
Italy's justice minister seeks to revoke arrest of Iranian based on US warrant
Mohammad Abedini wanted by US over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago
Malala Yousafzai asks Muslim leaders to reject Taliban’s treatment of Afghan women openly
Yousafzai spoke at the closing session of a Pakistan-hosted international summit on girls’ education in Muslim communities around the world, sharply criticizing the hardline Taliban government
Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in Baltic
Decision comes as a string of incidents in Baltic has heightened concerns about possible Russian activities in the region
15 killed in explosion and fire at gas station in central Yemen
The explosion occurred Saturday at the Zaher district in the province of Bayda, the Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry said in a statement. At least 67 others were injured, including 40 in critical condition
Zelenskyy calls on allies to honor promises on arms supplies to Ukraine
KYIV — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on allies on Sunday to honor all promises to supply Ukraine with weapons, including those to counter Russian air attacks.
Zelenskyy said that over the past week Russian forces had launched hundreds of strikes on Ukraine and nearly 700 aerial bombs and over 600 attack drones were used.
Ukrainian air defenses downed 60 out of 94 drones launched by Russia overnight, the air force said on Sunday. It said that 34 drones were "lost," in...
Voters in Comoros head to polls to elect 33-seat parliament
Nearly 100 candidates were selected by the country's Supreme Court to contest the election
Court ruling will help New Mexico stay a go-to state for women seeking abortions
State has some of the most liberal abortion laws in the country
Huge, rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Creatures now are found only in Southeast Asia's Mekong River but in the past inhabited length of 4,900-kilometer waterway
AI helps Israeli journalist with ALS make a comeback
Artificial-intelligence software is being used to re-create Moshe Nussbaum's widely recognized, distinctive voice
Scarves over headscarves, Muslim women's outdoors group tackles snow tubing in Minnesota
In the sports world, including in the last Olympics, devout athletes have often faced extra hurdles on and off the field in finding accommodations for religious practices
Croatia's President Milanovic overwhelming favorite to win reelection in runoff vote
Left-leaning Milanovic faces ruling conservative party candidate in runoff
North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia
Their involvement marks a deepening alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow
Arab, EU diplomats in Saudi Arabia for talks on support for Syria
The gathering takes place as Syria's new leader, whose forces toppled longtime ruler Assad last month, is pushing for sanctions relief
Australia state premier calls synagogue attack an escalation in antisemitic crime
Latest attack involved antisemitic graffiti, arson attempt