Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement

Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.

Romanian court rules that Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start

A Romanian court has ruled that a trial can proceed in the case involving Andrew Tate, who is accused of human trafficking, rape and leading a criminal group.

10 confirmed dead after fire at Brazilian hotel, authorities say

A fire started in a small hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The hotel was known to provide affordable housing.

British man linked to Russian mercenary group charged with plotting arson attack on London business

A 20-year-old British man has been charged with conducting hostile activity to benefit Russia. He is accused of plotting to torch a London business connected to Ukraine.

Russian journalist detained for posts criticizing the military, lawyer says

A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been arrested in Khabarovsk on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.

South Korean police raid incoming medical association leader's office over prolonged strikes

South Korean police on Friday conducted a raid on the office of Lim Hyun-taek, the incoming leader of the Korean Medical Association, according to authorities.

Baby girl rescued from dead mother's womb following Israeli airstrike dies in Gaza hospital

A premature baby girl who was rescued from her mother's womb after her mother was killed in an Israeli airstrike has died in a Gaza hospital, her uncle said.

US Army reservist says he warned of mass shooting before gunman's attack in Lewiston, Maine

Sean Hodgson, an Army reservist, testified on Thursday about his friend Robert Card's mental decline leading up to Maine's deadliest mass shooting, officials say.

Turkish court sentences Syrian woman to life in prison for deadly Istanbul bombing

A Syrian woman has received a life sentence for her role in a 2022 explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, which killed six people and injured 99, officials say.

Sweden's defense committee recommends $5B increase in country's military budget by 2030

Sweden's parliamentary committee has recommended increasing the military budget by nearly $5 billion until 2030 to improve air defenses and expand conscription.

UK parliamentary researcher and alleged accomplice granted bail in espionage case linked to China

A former U.K. Parliament researcher and his alleged accomplice have been granted bail after being charged with espionage for China, according to officials.

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.

Baltimore port partially reopens, allowing first ship to pass through since bridge collapse

A cargo ship has navigated through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore, ending its weeks-long immobilization due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Mexico's chief detective apologizes for 'inadequate' remark about country's fentanyl production

The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for calling Mexico "the champion" of fentanyl and meth production this week, according to his office.

Zoo-bred corals join Europe's largest reef, offering conservation hope to scientists

The Burgers' Zoo in the Netherlands recently welcomed a pair of self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project into Europe's largest coral reef.

Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti

A transitional council, made up of eight men and one woman who will appoint Haiti's new cabinet and PM, was installed on Thursday as the country faces soaring hunger and gang violence.

Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

The Alabama House of Representatives has voted 72-28 for a bill that could see librarians prosecuted for providing 'harmful materials to minors;' the legislation now moves to the Alabama Senate.

Mexico City seeks to downplay the case of a serial killer suspect who kept women's bones in his room

Mexico City prosecutors on Thursday sought to downplay a suspected serial killer's case; he allegedly targeted women for more than a decade and kept women's bones in his room.

Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says

Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said Thursday that wild horses will remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears that park officials would remove the animals.

Ship comes under attack off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears to gain new speed

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, in the latest assault over Israel's war on Hamas; a Houthi missile targeting a vessel was shot down the day before.

Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help

Lawyers for Ryan Corbett, a New York man believed to be detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for almost 2 years, are asking for help from a UN human rights investigator.

Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition

Thousands of Indigenous people marched in Brazil's capital of Brasília on Thursday; they called on the government to protect territories and officially recognize lands.

Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.

Syrian Kurdish officials hand over 50 women and children linked to Islamic State group to Tajikistan

Kurdish-led authorities in Syria handed over 17 women and 33 children, related to Islamic State militants, on Thursday to a delegation from Tajikistan for repatriation.

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 under way; Rolling Stones to headline next week

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival began Thursday, and the Rolling Stones are set to headline the event with a long-sold-out performance on May 2.

Man was shot 13 times in Chicago traffic stop where officers fired nearly 100 rounds, autopsy shows

An autopsy report released on Thursday shows that a 26-year-old Chicago man killed in a traffic stop in March was shot 13 times; police officers fired their guns almost 100 times.

AMLO calls gangs, cartels 'respectful people' who 'respect the citizenry'

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Thursday that the country's gangs and cartels generally "respect the citizenry" in favor of killing each other.

Belarus says it thwarted attempted Lithuanian drone strikes; Vilnius rebuffs claims

Top-ranking Belarusian security official Ivan Tertel said Thursday that the country had stopped attempted drone strikes by Lithuania, which has denied the claim's validity.

Early in-person voting starts for North Carolina primary runoffs

Early in-person voting began Tuesday across North Carolina for the runoff elections being held next month, including Republican primaries for one congressional and two statewide seats.

Judge rules feds didn't properly implement plan to restore Pacific sardine population

Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi ruled Monday that a federal plan to rebuild the Pacific's sardine population was not properly implemented.

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said Thursday that anti-terrorism measures put in place to safeguard the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony will 'apply to all buildings along the route.'

Bernie Williams is back in center - only this time Lincoln Center for New York Philharmonic debut

Bernie Williams, who signed with the NY Yankees in 1985 and later became a four-time World Series champion, has made his New York Philharmonic debut as a classical guitarist.

Arkansas mortician pleads guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from cadavers

Candace Chapman Scott, a 37-year-old former mortuary worker from Arkansas, has pleaded guilty to selling 24 boxes of body parts stolen from medical school cadavers.

Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon

Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.

Feds plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington state's Northern Cascades

The federal government announced this week its intent to restore grizzly bears to parts of northwest and north-central Washington state.

French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

Missing doctor found dead in Arkansas lake committed suicide, authorities say

The death of Dr. John Forsyth, whose body was pulled from a northwest Arkansas lake last year with a gunshot wound to the head, has been ruled a suicide.

Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash

Scottish leader Humza Yousaf's decision Thursday to end a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party has triggered events that could see him lose his job next week.

Moroccan asylum seeker says he killed British 70-year-old 'for the people of Gaza'

Ahmed Alid, 45, was convicted Thursday of fatally stabbing 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool, England. Alid reportedly told police he killed Carney "for the people of Gaza."

Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here

Ukraine's entrants into the Eurovision Song Contest, the female duo of alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, set off from Kyiv for the pan-continental music competition on Thursday.

Driver sentenced for speeding through red light, killing officer in Kansas City crash

Jerron Lightfoot, 20, of Tonganoxie, Kansas, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 car crash deaths of a police officer and a bystander.

Body found in northwest Iowa field believed to be trucker missing since November

A body discovered Wednesday in an Iowa field is believed to be that of 53-year-old Wall Lake resident David Schultz, a truck driver who went missing just before Thanksgiving.

Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

3 adults, pregnant teen dead after PA police chase ends in fiery crash

A fiery car crash in suburban Philadelphia left 20-year-old driver Isaiah Miller and three others dead following a Wednesday afternoon police pursuit.

Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy

Portugal on Thursday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the army coup that brought democracy to the European country; the Carnation Revolution ended a four-decade dictatorship.

France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.

2023 saw drastic surge in people facing acute hunger, UN report says

A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023. The increase was due to deterioration in food security, officials say.

Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says

A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

Tennessee House tables bill that would have banned consideration of reparations

The TN House tabled until next year legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to study or distribute money for reparations for slavery.

Pilot reported that plane carrying fuel caught on fire before fatal Alaska crash

A C54D-DC airplane caught fire and crashed, killing both people on board, on its way to deliver over 3,000 gallons of fuel to a remote Alaska Native village.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Russian court fines TV presenter who threw 'almost naked' party over her calls for peace

Anastasia Ivleeva, a TV presenter and actress, has been fined for social media posts advocating peace during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said.

Mississippi plaintiff rejects settlement for brother who died after police pulled him out of car

Bettersten Wade, who sued the city of Jackson, MI, over the death of her brother rejected a settlement after officials publicly disclosed what the city would pay his survivors.

With DNC nomination set for after Ohio deadline, legislators negotiate to ensure Biden is on ballot

Republicans and Democrats in Ohio are negotiating to make sure that President Biden appears on the November ballot since Biden's formal nomination will be after Ohio's ballot deadline.

Ukraine implements passport renewal restriction for military-age men outside the country

Ukraine has announced that men of conscription age cannot renew their passports from outside the country in an effort to stem the outflow of potential soldiers.

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military.

German parliament votes to establish annual 'veterans' day' to recognize military service

The German parliament has approved the establishment of an annual national "veterans' day" to honor those who have served in the military, officials say.

6 dead, 20 injured after explosion causes restaurant and hotel fire in eastern India

A fire tore through a restaurant and hotel complex on Thursday in eastern India, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said.

Hamas would lay down arms if an independent Palestinian state is established, militant group says

Hamas is reportedly open to a five-year truce with Israel, willing to disarm and become a political party if a Palestinian state is formed along pre-1967 borders.

Ramen revolution: How Japan's iconic noodle dish has conquered hearts and bowls worldwide

Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, entices locals and foreigners alike with its spicy, steaming bowls of noodles. In Tokyo, lines winding around corners are common.

Army reservist who warned Maine killer would 'snap' before shooting to testify

Before Robert Card carried out Maine's deadliest mass shooting, his best friend had warned their superiors that Card might "snap and do as mass shooting."

Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers to address tourism crisis

Venice has launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days, officials say.

2 military horses in serious condition after breaking free, running loose across London

Two military horses that bolted miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in a serious condition, according to the British Army.

US senators demand answers on closure plan for California women's prison where inmates were sexually abused

U.S. senators are demanding accountability for the rapid closure plan of a troubled women's prison in California where sexual abuse by guards was rampant.

France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.

US births saw notable decrease in 2023, marking end to late pandemic rebound, experts say

In 2023, U.S. births continued their decline, with just under 3.6 million babies born, marking a decrease of about 76,000 from the previous year, data shows.

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

More than 100 stranded whales return to the sea after rescue effort on Australian coast

More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea while 31 died on the shore, according to a researcher.

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

North Macedonia to hold presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead

North Macedonia will hold a presidential runoff on May 8 after no candidate secured enough support from voters to win outright; voting will coincide with parliamentary elections.

Chinese student gets 9 months for harassing person posting democracy leaflets on Boston campus

A former student at the Berklee College of Music has been given a nine-month prison sentence for threatening and stalking a person who posted a leaflet in support of democracy in China.

Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana

Federal wildlife officials announced a bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death last month on West Mae’s Beach in southwest Louisiana; up to $20,000 is being offered for information.

How US workers could be affected by changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, and the Biden administration has finalized a rule that will allow more workers to be eligible for overtime pay.

Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.

Saudi King Salman enters hospital for 'routine examinations,' state media says

Saudi Arabia's King Salman, who assumed the throne in 2015, entered a hospital in the city of Jeddah on Wednesday for "routine examinations," according to state media.

UK approached Botswana to take ‘unwanted immigrants,’ African country's foreign minister says

Botswana's foreign minister Lemogang Kwape said on Tuesday that the African country declined a request by the U.K. to take some of their "unwanted immigrants."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez weighing resignation after wife targeted by judicial probe

Left-wing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into corruption accusations against his wife.

Iran rejects Argentina's push to arrest interior minister for 1994 Jewish center bombing

Iran has warned Argentina against "making baseless accusations" after Buenos Aires sought Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi's arrest for his alleged involvement in a 1994 bombing.

Italian Culture Ministry bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art over ancient statue dispute

Italy’s Culture Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art because of an ongoing dispute over an ancient statue.

Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Pakistan and Iran pledged on Wednesday to develop a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants after a visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

Poland's prosecutor general says previous government used powerful spyware against hundreds

Polish prosecutor general Adam Bodnar told the parliament Wednesday that Pegasus spyware was used against hundreds of people under the country's former government.

Ethnic Karen guerrilla fighters withdraw from Burmese border town army lost 2 weeks ago

Guerrillas from the primary ethnic Karen fighting force in Burma have left the border town of Myawaddy just weeks after they forced the army to give up its defense.

Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity match on Wednesday alongside celebrity players and soccer legends at a club west of Paris.

Gustav Klimt portrait sold for $32 million at auction in Vienna

One of Gustav Klimt's final paintings from 1917, "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," has sold at an auction house in Vienna for $32 million by an unidentified buyer.

D-Day veteran, 100, dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.

Japan's moon lander has survived longer than the space agency expected after reaching 3 months on the moon

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency did not anticipate its moon lander, SLIM, to survive 1 weekslong lunar night on the moon and it has now lasted 3 after reaching the moon's surface on Jan. 20.

19 bodies recovered off the coast of Tunisia after migrants attempted to cross the Mediterranean to Europe

Another 19 bodies were found off the coast of Tunisia as more migrants continue to attempt the treacherous voyage across the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.

Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament

Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.

European Union will begin investigation to see if China is denying access to medical device market

The European Union is set to investigate whether China is unfairly limiting and depriving certain companies in Europe access to the Chinese medical market.

New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant

Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.

China prepares to send 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station as part of new program and moon exploration

China's space agency has set up a new program with the intent of sending people to the moon by 2030 and the Tiangong space station is making its final preparations to achieve this goal.

IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

Arrest made after 3 injured in 'major incident' at school in Wales, police say

Welsh police say a suspect has been arrested after three people were injured in a “major incident" at a school in Wales. Additional details were not disclosed by police.

Deep-sea discovery: Ancient coral may have been the first glow-in-the-dark creatures, study finds

A new study has suggested that the earliest known bioluminescent organism was a type of coral dwelling in the depths of the ocean about half a billion years ago.

United Methodists to hold first worldwide conference since LGBTQ inclusion spurred schism

The United Methodists are holding the first General Conference, a meeting attended by church representatives from around the world, since thousands of congregations disaffiliated.

New evidence in Georgia couple's killing reeled in while magnet fishing in creek

While magnet fishing in a Georgia creek, a citizen reeled in a rifle and some belongings of Bud and June Runion. The Runions' suspected killer is set to go on trial as early as August.

Barbie to release new doll modeled after Olympian figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi

Timed for AAPI Heritage Month in May, Barbie is releasing a new doll based on Olympian figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, who herself loved Barbies as a child.

Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help, German leader says

Europe must continue to step up its help for Ukraine even after the approval of a U.S. aid package, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz spoke in Berlin.

United Nations demands investigation after mass graves discovered at 2 Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

The U.N. called for an independent investigation into mass grave sites that were discovered at two hospitals in Gaza after Israeli forces withdrew.

Mississippi Senate and House haggle over Medicaid expansion as session nears end

The Mississippi House proposed expanding Medicaid coverage to people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, while the Senate advocated for a slower approach.

London police capture 2 horses roaming city streets, with more believed to be on the run

In London, two military horses were found running loose without riders in the city center, while others are still unaccounted for. Seven horses initially escaped.

Mexico is the 'champion' of fentanyl production, head of country's detective service says

The head of Mexico's detective service has acknowledged the country is “the champion" of fentanyl production. The country's president has long denied this claim.

German lawmaker to dismiss assistant arrested for alleged Chinese espionage, continue election bid

Maximilian Krah, a far-right lawmaker in Germany, has announced plans to dismiss his assistant, Jian Guo, who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

North Carolina lawmakers reconvene to address budget, vouchers before key elections

The North Carolina Legislature begins its annual work session this week to address issues before elections this fall; their 2023 session restricted abortion and expanded Medicaid.

EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say

European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.

Thousands protest in Argentina as Milei's austerity plan hits universities

Students and professors in Argentina protested austerity measures en masse Tuesday amid a worsening budget crisis at the country's public universities.

2 former UN employees charged in conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya

Canadian police said Tuesday that two former UN employees in Montreal have been charged in a conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya between 2018 and 2021.

Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward normalized relations as the first border marker is placed

Experts in Armenia and Azerbaijan have worked to distinguish boundaries and have placed the first border marker as the nations strive for a peace treaty after a six-week war in 2020.

J6 rioter who struck officer with pole sentenced to 6 years in prison

David Joseph Gietzen, a North Carolina man who assaulted a police officer with a pole during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 6 years in prison.

Haitian officials scramble to impose security measures with council inauguration imminent

A transitional council in Haiti in charge of selecting a new cabinet and PM says members must be sworn in at Haiti’s National Palace; gangs control most of the surrounding area.

New bill to fund Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library announced

New federal legislation has been announced to help build the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota; the bill would authorize funding for its continued construction.

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has unveiled a new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which includes a revamped scanner system.

Italian Senate approves law allowing anti-abortion groups to access women considering procedure

Italy's Senate approved a law Tuesday allowing anti-abortion groups access to public support centers where women who are considering ending their pregnancies go to receive counseling.

Soprano Asmik Grigorian makes Metropolitan Opera debut in Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly'

Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian will make her Metropolitan Opera debut in "Madame Butterfly"; the International Opera Awards named her the 'best young female singer' of 2016.

Greek skies turn orange as dust clouds roll in from Sahara Desert

Skies over Greece's capital, Athens, turned an orange hue Tuesday as strong winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea.

Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

Legal challenge over British government's role in weapons sales to Israel will proceed

A U.K. judge said Tuesday that a legal challenge over the government's role in allowing arms to be sent to Israel can be heard at the High Court in October.

Morocco wants to become an aviation hub, but airplane makers struggle to meet demand

Moroccan officials want to grow the country's aviation industry, as companies like Airbus and Boeing outsource production, design and maintenance to countries from Thailand to Mexico.