Soon after France's Macron said his country planned to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he hoped to see warplanes supplied by France in his country's skies.
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of interfering with the evacuation of a sick crew member, even after they were informed of the operation's medical nature.
Cut off from the West, Russia has increased economic cooperation with countries in Africa, South America and the Middle East, which were all represented at its premier investment forum.
The European Union's three main political bodies include the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament, which all work with member states to govern the bloc.
Washington state's prison system operates the a program that trains inmates to become skilled firefighters. The inmates receive extensive training to combat forest fires.
Hamas has lost about half of its forces, according to three senior U.S. officials, and has switched to ambush tactics as its war against Israel continues.
A 59-year-old Mexican national has reportedly died from the first lab-confirmed human case of A(H5N2) bird flu, the World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a meeting to discuss a therapy based on the psychedelic drug MDMA for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder for the first time.
More than a third of the remaining hostages kidnapped during the October 7 attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas are believed to be dead, according to Israel.
Israeli forces have shifted their focus to disrupting Hamas activities in Rafah, South Gaza, after days of intense fighting in north Gaza, military officials say.
Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to fight against Russia in an effort to bolster its military numbers in the war against Russia. More than 4,000 inmates have applied to join.
China's military successfully achieved its objectives during two days of exercises around Taiwan, a defense ministry spokesperson reported. The drills occurred last week.
Nicotine alternatives are being introduced in vapes in the U.S. and abroad. These synthetic substances might be more potent and addictive than traditional nicotine.
Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.
Voters in European Union countries will elect lawmakers to the European Parliament on June 6-9, 2024. The election is expected to result in a shift to the right.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced the importance of U.S. President Joe Biden's attendance at a peace summit in Switzerland organized by Kyiv.
The “FLiRT" variants of COVID have been the primary strains of the virus circulating globally this year, but so far experts don't believe them to be significantly more dangerous.
A massive landslide struck a village in Papua New Guinea on Friday, burying more than 50 homes and causing hundreds of fatalities, according to officials.
The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.
South Korea's military said it detected signs of possible preparations for a satellite launch in North Korea, which already has one military reconnaissance satellite in orbit.
A man was shot dead by police in New Caledonia amid ongoing riots on Friday evening. The shooting occurred when police officers were reportedly attacked by a group.
Greek authorities, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, have dismantled an criminal group trafficking cocaine from Latin America to Europe.
The CDC advised workers to use protective equipment if they may be exposed to sick livestock after a Texas dairy worker tested positive for bird flu, but many have not received any.
Thailand's public health minister announced plans on Thursday to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, permitting its use only for medical purposes and research.
A new case of bird flu has been identified at an Australian poultry farm, following the country's first human case and a strain detected at an egg farm.
Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend a regular European Union meeting in an attempt to work toward ending the war in Gaza.
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, the silhouettes of 80 soldiers were etched in the sand on a beach in Broadstairs, United Kingdom.
Billions of the buzzing cicadas are expected thanks to a 'double brood,' not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas emerge at the same time.
A petition by an Indian man who attempted to avoid extradition to the U.S. has been rejected by the Czech Constitutional Court, according to authorities.
Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.
The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.
Israeli forces pushed deeper into Rafah during one of the most intense nights of battle since Israel launched its offensive there this month in its pursuit of Hamas' remaining fighters.
South Korea's science and technology minister has voiced the necessity of global cooperation for the responsible advancement of AI as a summit on the topic concluded in Seoul.
The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.
Russia's top arms control diplomat has dismissed U.S. claims that Russia has launched a space weapon capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.
Chester Zoo in northern England is partnering with Mitsubishi Electric to implement more sustainable heating, starting with the habitat of its critically endangered black rhinos.
Anatoly Maslov, a Russian physicist, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his alleged involvement in researching super-high flight speeds, officials say.
The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has voiced frustration with Western allies' slow military support decisions and urged for direct involvement in intercepting Russian missiles.
Many Russians fled to Turkey for its visa-free travel, but residency challenges and rising living costs led tens of thousands to move elsewhere, officials say.
China criticized South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, opposes such visits, officials say.
A group of Sri Lankan nationals were apprehended in India over alleged links to ISIS. The arrests occurred at the airport based on a tip-off, authorities say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Omar Khadr, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee, seeking to vacate his convictions, officials say.
The leader of the Russia-installed administration in Ukraine's Luhansk region accuses Kyiv of using French-supplied missiles in an attack near Luhansk.
Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.
In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'
The U.S. Treasury levied sanctions on Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska for an alleged sanctions evasion scheme aimed at unlocking frozen shares. Deripaska dismissed the sanctions.
Italy's Emma Maria Mazzenga, at 90 years old, has set a world record in the 200-meter sprint, completing it in 51.47 seconds. This surpasses a previous record set in Japan.
Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.
Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks.
Hundreds of children in Kharkiv, Ukraine, have started lessons in the country's first bunker school, designed to protect them from Russian attacks, officials say.
Despite intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, residents of Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, have remained defiant. The city experienced a temporary respite on Sunday.
British climber Kenton Cool and Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa have both set new records for the most climbs of Mount Everest, officials said on Sunday.
Barry Cadden, the former president of New England Compounding Center, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.
Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir valley are accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of obstructing their campaign events, officials say.
Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog has voiced strong discontent over the U.S. decision to publicly announce that it will withhold certain weapons from Israel.
A U.S. committee has launched an inquiry into the Georgia Institute of Technology's collaboration with a Chinese institution accused of ties to the People's Liberation Army.
A U.S. official overseeing North Korea affairs has voiced concerns about China's forced repatriation of North Koreans, according to the U.S. State Department.
Australian director Peter Weir, best known for films like "Dead Poets Society" and "The Truman Show" is set to receive recognition for his career at the Venice Film Festival.
The planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia is nothing unusual, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China's aging rural migrant population faces challenges as they approach retirement age. Many migrants must return to their villages with minimal financial support.
Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky is suspected of orchestrating a murder attempt on a lawyer over a corporate dispute 20 years ago, authorities have confirmed.
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