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Puerto Rico 17 hours ago

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Following an island-wide blackout that hit Puerto Rico earlier in the week after a transmission line failed, power was restored on Friday to more than 98% of customers.

Germany 2 days ago

A Berlin doctor has been charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care

A German doctor has been charged with murdering over 15 people under palliative care; he has also been accused of attempting to cover up the crimes by starting fires in their homes.

Media 2 days ago

Associated Press, Reuters rip Trump White House for cutting wire service slot in press pool

The Associated Press accused the Trump administration of retaliation and a "grave disservice" to the American people as the media-government feud continued.

Latin America 5 days ago

Ecuador re-elects President Daniel Noboa amid nationwide unease over crime

Conservative Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a wealthy anti-crime crusader, was re-elected on Sunday, defeating left-wing lawyer Luisa González.

Idaho 6 days ago

Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support

Victor Perez — an autistic and nonverbal 17-year-old boy who was shot repeatedly on April 5th by Idaho police — has died after being removed from life support.

Germany April 9

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz secures German government coalition after months of political drift

German's center-right Christian Democratic Union and center-left Social Democrats have reached a deal to form a new German government under Friedrich Merz.

White House April 8

Federal judge rules White House's Associated Press ban unconstitutional for 'viewpoint discrimination'

A federal judge called on the White House to restore the Associated Press' access to press events after it was barred from the Oval Office and Air Force One.

World Disaster Response April 8

At least 18 dead, 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

A roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic killed 18 and injured 120. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, while the cause remains under investigation.

Ukraine April 6

Russian air strikes kill 1 in Kyiv as Zelenskyy demands more pressure on Putin

One person was killed in Russian air strikes on Kyiv on Sunday while Kryvyi Rih mourns 19 victims of Friday's attack, which local authorities say also destroyed dozens of homes.

India April 4

India's parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments

India's parliament passes a bill amending Muslim land endowments, sparking protests over concerns it undermines minority rights and could lead to property confiscation.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs April 4

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex trafficking charges, expanding his indictment to five counts. Prosecutors allege coercion and transportation for prostitution.

Global Earthquakes April 1

Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700

Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.

Lebanon March 28

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Israel has launched an attack on Beirut, marking its first strike on Lebanon's capital since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war last November.

Colorado March 27

So long, Park City. Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027

After spending 40 years in Utah, the Sundance Film Festival will be relocating to Boulder, Colorado; organizers said the festival had outgrown Park City.

Avengers March 27

Marvel reveals 'Avengers: Doomsday' cast, including new stars and original X-Men

Marvel has revealed some of the cast of 2026's "Avengers: Doomsday," including returning stars like Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Anthony Mackie’s Captain America.

South Korea March 26

South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

Wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have left 24 people dead and destroyed more than 300 structures, including large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex.

Brazil March 26

Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro ordered to stand trial over alleged coup plan

Brazil’s Supreme Court accepted charges against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, ordering him to stand trial.

South Korea March 24

South Korean PM Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned acting President Han Duck-soo's impeachment, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as acting leader on Monday.

Israel March 23

Israel-Hezbollah truce in jeopardy after rocket barrage kills 6

Israel launched airstrikes in Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for a rocket attack. Israel said it would continue to operate in Gaza until Hamas frees the 59 hostages it holds.

Africa March 21

Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government

Sudan's military has reportedly retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum after almost 2 years of fighting, marking a symbolic victory for its military against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Japan March 20

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure

Survivors and victims' families are seeking justice thirty years after the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network that killed thirteen people and left thousands sickened.

Canada March 20

Canada says China executed 4 Canadians this year amid rising tensions between the countries

China executed four Canadian dual citizens due to drug crimes in recent months, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said, as tensions rise between the two countries.

Vatican News & Updates March 19

Pope Francis no longer dependent on mechanical breathing assistance as condition improves: Vatican

Pope Francis's medical condition is continuing to improve, according to the Vatican, with the 88-year-old pontiff no longer relying on mechanical help to breathe at night.

Italy March 19

6 migrants dead, dozens missing after shipwreck near Italy

The Italian Coast Guard recovered six bodies and is searching for up to 40 migrants who are still missing after a shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

New Jersey March 12

TSA finds man with a live turtle concealed in his pants at a New Jersey airport

A Pennsylvania man was found to have a live turtle hidden in his pants while going through security at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

Asia March 11

They were forced to scam others worldwide; now thousands are detained on the Burmese border

Survivors have found themselves in crowded facilities without medical care; 7,000 people were freed last month after being trapped in locked compounds in Burma where they were forced to scam people.

Europe March 7

Polish government plans mandatory military training for adult men

The Polish government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for all of its adult men, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Australia March 7

Cyclone Alfred weakens as it closes in on Australia's east coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low weather system Saturday as it closed in on Brisbane, Australia. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated, and one remains missing.

Europe March 6

Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

The Albanian Cabinet decided in favor of a 12-month TikTok shutdown Thursday, blaming the app for inciting bullying and violence, especially among the country's youth.

North Carolina March 5

Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.