World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro
The U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump said,…
Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the US Department of Justice
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of…
Dozens missing after boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia
BANJUL, Gambia — Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants on their way to…
In their words: Survivors and others talk about fatal Swiss Alpine bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — In the aftermath of a fire inside a Swiss Alpine bar that killed 40 people…
Austria’s Janine Flock wins World Cup skeleton race, USA’s Mystique Ro finishes second
WINTERBERG, Germany — Austria’s Janine Flock won a World Cup women’s skeleton race on Friday, while Mystique Ro…
Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening…
Trump wants to overhaul the ‘president’s golf course.’ He hasn’t played there yet
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump has spent much of his two-week vacation in Florida golfing.…
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains…
Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says
JERUSALEM — The U.N. said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip drowned in floods that…
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on…
Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang
ATHENS, Greece — Greece and Cyprus are starting 2026 by turning down the volume. The countries’ capital cities,…
Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
NEW YORK — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a…