Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air MassPope Leo celebrates an open-air Mass in Madrid before more than a million people gathered across the city's streets. During the visit, the Pope calls for an end to divisive narratives, addressing broader social tensions in Spain.
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One killed, five wounded in shooting attack in Israel: MedicsA shooting attack in Israel has left one person dead and five others wounded. The incident occurs as regional tensions remain elevated, with separate incidents reported in the occupied West Bank and ongoing ceasefire pressures between Israel and Hezbollah.
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How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?Various nations have issued diplomatic statements ranging from calls for restraint to expressions of support, reflecting their strategic interests and regional alignments. Pakistan's recent high-level visit to Iran signals continued engagement despite the tensions, demonstrating efforts by multiple countries to maintain diplomatic channels during the conflict.
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Manhunt for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in OhioPolice are searching for suspects after a shooting near an Ohio festival left at least 12 people injured, with two reported in critical condition. The incident occurred in a public gathering area, prompting a law enforcement response to locate those responsible.
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Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?Xi Jinping's visit signals China's commitment to maintaining its alliance with North Korea amid international pressure over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. North Korean officials have used the occasion to emphasize that their nuclear capabilities are irreversible and non-negotiable, reinforcing their strategic position with their closest economic and diplomatic partner.
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‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EUArmenians are voting in an election that reflects the country's shifting geopolitical position between its traditional Russian ally and the European Union. The outcome will signal whether Armenia continues its Soviet-era alignment or accelerates its turn toward Western institutions and integration.
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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St PetersburgRussia's annual economic forum in St. Petersburg proceeds amid ongoing drone attacks attributed to Ukraine, disrupting what Moscow had positioned as a showcase for its financial resilience. Ukraine has intensified strikes on the city after President Putin declined direct negotiations with President Zelenskyy, escalating a pattern of attacks that Russian defenses report intercepting at high rates.
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Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'Britain's foreign secretary David Lammy says he directly told US Vice President JD Vance that his public statements about Henry Nowak's murder were incorrect. Vance had attributed the death of the British student to migration patterns, a characterization Lammy disputed during their conversation.
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Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progressKosovo holds its third parliamentary election in sixteen months as rival political factions fail to form a governing coalition following previous contests. The vote reflects broader frustration with political dysfunction while Western integration—particularly through EU and NATO membership—remains contingent on establishing stable governance.
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Voters in Peru's tight presidential race concerned about insecurity and instabilityPeruvian voters head to a presidential runoff amid widespread concerns about crime and political instability that have plagued the nation through multiple government transitions. The election presents a stark ideological choice between left and right candidates at a moment when Latin America's political direction remains uncertain.
