Brazil’s beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
Unlike payment apps run by private banks, however, PIX is governed Brazil’s Central Bank.
The European Commission seeks to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’
Over a million EU citizens petitioned for a legal ban.
Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
Researchers found two new mutations in ancient proteins from 400,000-year-old teeth.
Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man as Zakaria Qadis.
Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
Wednesday's targets included the cities of Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.
Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission
She arrived in Italy on Wednesday for a two-day tour to spotlight early childhood education.
Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator
A burst of gunfire rang out in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in…
Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
Three of the targeted cars were on the main highway just south of Beirut.
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran’s ability to withstand war and US blockade
The struggles of Iran's economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington’s demands. Iranians have been hit by spiraling prices for food, medicine and other goods.
Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group says
Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend. Amnesty International reported that Sunday's strike hit a market in…