Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.
Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.
Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion'
Pope Leo XIV has criticized the legalization of medically assisted death.
UK police say 5 men arrested near a U.S. air base are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
UK police say 5 men arrested near a U.S. air base are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week
On Saturday night, there were separate mass shootings near South Africa's two largest cities.
Amid changing dynamics in the Middle East, Turkey seeks to emerge as a leader
Turkey's attempts at expanding its Middle East footprint has put it in a position of power, coming head-to-head with Israel.
Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time.
Photos: This may be the most inspirational night school on Earth
Many thousands of boys and men in Lesotho take up the vital profession of herding but have to give up their education. A small network of schools on a shoestring budget is teaching them the ABCs.
German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions
Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe.
Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads
Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding.