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…
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as part of ceasefire agreement
BANGKOK — Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian prisoners of war held for five months, fulfilling the terms…
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
NEW YORK — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom…
Peruvian shamans predict Maduro’s fall, continued global conflicts in 2026
LIMA, Peru — A group of shamans gathered Monday by the sea in the Miraflores district of Peru’s…