Priests, nuns march to Vatican to demand end to ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Some 150 Catholic priests and friars, a bishop and nuns from around the world have marched to the Vatican to call for an end to what they called the “genocide”…
What to know about Greenland’s flag as a potentially perilous fight with US appears to be averted
Greenland, Denmark and the United States have reached a deal over Greenland's future which has eased tensions among NATO allies.
Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action
Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with seven survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to France.
Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa
Noma mostly affects malnourished children in poor communities, starting with gum inflammation and spreading rapidly. In Nigeria, cases are rising and Doctors Without Borders is providing free surgeries.
Brazil’s president says UN’s credibility at all-time low as conflicts surge worldwide
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is warning countries against interfering in others' internal affairs. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, he urged stronger action on…
A US military plane crashes near a US air base in Germany, injuring the pilot
An American military aircraft has crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany, injuring the pilot. The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said the pilot ejected and is receiving medical…
Polo has rapidly intensified to a hurricane and is expected to impact Mexico
The National Hurricane Center says the tropical cyclone named Polo is now a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. Polo is expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday.
Pope will retrace his missionary footsteps in Peru and finally visit Argentina in November
Pope Leo XIV is set to return to Peru in November, retracing his steps as a missionary priest. This will be his longest trip yet, also taking him to Uruguay…
Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
A tiny wild cat newly identified as a species in Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction. Visitors have flocked to a wildlife sanctuary near La Paz hoping to catch…
As Russian strikes destroy millions of books, Ukraine’s literary future hangs in the balance
Ukraine’s book industry is facing its worst crisis yet, driven by targeted Russian attacks on publishing infrastructure.