Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town
A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia. The city was established by Henry Ford nearly a century ago in the Amazon rainforest.
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space. They set a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew.
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict.
France asks prosecutors to investigate Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
France's government is asking prosecutors to investigate Israel's alleged mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza. This move could potentially open a route to criminal proceedings.
Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle
Nearly 3 million Cubans are experiencing water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade.
Gaza mourns 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes. The strikes, which took place on the first day of Eid al-Adha, injured…
France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies. The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved the bill to repeal Code Noir.
Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for a new partnership with the United States. He is making the comments just weeks before President Donald Trump decides on whether to…
Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options
Carney emphasized diversifying military spending away from the U.S.
Israel’s military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there. The statement says the military will “work with extreme force” against Lebanon’s militant…