Increasingly desperate Palestinian civilians appear to be stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with nearby Arab countries keeping their doors firmly closed.
Portugal's center-right minority government, set to form after years of leftist rule, must contend with an insurgent, far-right populist party's demands for political leverage.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni appointed his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the 'top commander of the military' on Thursday; many believe Museveni is preparing his child for succession.
The office of Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune announced Thursday that the country's next election will be held on Sept. 7, giving Tebboune more than five months to campaign.
Investigators in Nuevo León, a state along Mexico's northern border, said Thursday that they found at least 10 charred human corpses in a vehicle near Monterrey.
Canada's Minister of Immigration Marc Miller announced Thursday that the country will set targets to reduce the number of temporary residents from 6.2% to 5% over the next three years.
Amid protests in Cuba over energy and food shortages, calls are growing for the military to side with the people fighting for better living conditions.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Arab diplomats gathered in Cairo Thursday to discuss post-conflict plans for Gaza, as U.S. relations with Israel have soured over Israel's war against Hamas.
The U.S. has announced over $47 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan, Chad and South Sudan amid a civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
France's Sports Minister said that over 300 French coaches, teachers and sports officials were implicated in cases of sexual abuse or covering up such misconduct in 2023.
Scientists say Mexico's ancient desert oasis of Cuatro Cienegas can help them understand the origin of Earth and the chances of life on Mars, but its water is being diverted.
Americans in Haiti argue the State Department should have acted faster to organize evacuation options once the gangs shut down the airport and took over Port-au-Prince.
Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe confessed to abusing his nephew 14 years ago but faced no punishment from the Vatican. Pope Francis defrocked the infamous bishop in early March of 2024.
Russia's space agency aborted a launch containing three astronauts about 20 seconds before scheduled lift off. The crew was expected to go to the International Space Station.
Greek authorities have announced new plans to address the issue of wildfires in the country, following devastating fires last year that claimed over 20 lives.
Landslides around the world have killed hundreds of people at once, but they are difficult to predict. Scientists study their risks and warnings to try to be better prepared.