Spain has rejected the far right. But who governs next is still unclear
The smiles on Spain's election night told part of the story. Although Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came in second place in the vote and his ally Yolanda Diaz finished fourth with her new Sumar leftist alliance, they both wore big grins when addressing their respective supporters celebrating the results on Sunday evening.
2023-07-25 04:47
How to watch as New Zealand and Switzerland look to progress at the 2023 Women's World Cup
Women's World Cup co-host New Zealand can potentially secure a place in the tournament's knockout stages with a win against the Philippines in Group A on Tuesday.
2023-07-25 02:29
'Conversation has commenced' with North Korea over US solider, United Nations Command says
A "conversation has commenced" with North Korea over US Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed the border between North and South Korea last week in the demilitarized zone separating the two nations, the deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) said Monday.
2023-07-25 01:51
BBC apologizes for reporter's 'inappropriate' question to Morocco women's team captain
The BBC has apologized for an "inappropriate" question one of its reporters asked the captain of the Morocco women's national team.
2023-07-25 00:55
Israel passes law to strip Supreme Court of power to block government decisions, defying months of protests
Israeli lawmakers on Monday passed a law stripping the Supreme Court of its power to block government decisions, the first part of a judicial overhaul that has sparked six months of street protests and criticism from the White House.
2023-07-24 21:20
What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israeli lawmakers will vote Monday on the first major bill in the government's plan to weaken the judiciary, despite six months of protests and American pressure against the most significant shakeup to the court system since the country's founding.
2023-07-24 19:54
US-Taiwan trade pact key to countering diplomatic isolation, Taipei's top trade negotiator says
The signing of a trade pact between Taiwan and the United States will play a key role in helping the island counter its diplomatic isolation from China, according to Taiwan's top trade negotiator.
2023-07-24 14:26
Sex scene in 'Oppenheimer' becomes latest target of Hindu nationalists
Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster movie "Oppenheimer" has sparked controversy among the Hindu-right in India, with some calling for a boycott and demanding the removal of a sex scene in which the titular character utters a famous line from the religion's holy scripture.
2023-07-24 13:30
Ten dead in China after middle school gymnasium roof collapse
At least ten people are dead and one still trapped following the collapse of a middle school gymnasium roof in China's northeastern city of Qiqihar Sunday afternoon, Chinese state media CCTV reported.
2023-07-24 10:57
Russia claims drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in Moscow
Drone strikes hit two non-residential buildings in the Russian capital Moscow at around 4 a.m. local on Monday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram.
2023-07-24 10:55
China and the US are finally talking again -- but can they really work together?
The three top American officials who traveled to Beijing in recent weeks had a challenging brief: stabilize the world's most consequential — and contentious — bilateral relationship.
2023-07-24 10:27
Cambodia's ruling party claims landslide win in one-sided election
The party of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen declared a landslide victory in a general election on Sunday, a vote that critics widely dismissed as a sham aimed at cementing the party's rule before an expected transfer of power to his eldest son.
2023-07-24 10:15