Nightmare at Halloween attraction sparks hunt for more victims, 1 arrested
Edward Eisenhard allegedly strangled and assaulted a woman at Valley of Fear haunted hayride in Bucks County on the attraction's opening night.
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Look of the Week: It’s Drake’s birthday and he’ll wear red leather pants if he wants to
Drake appeared over the weekend in a series of over-the-top birthday outfits that seemed to relay a clear message: new decade, new Drake.
Around the world, voters are embracing democracy
With rising gas and cost-of-living prices, war in Iran, corruption in the White House, AI’s threat to the job market and energy-guzzling data centers warming the planet, Americans may well be on the cusp of demanding radical change.
Trump says he approves of Bolsonaro coming to US
President Trump on Tuesday said he approves of former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro entering the U.S. after his runoff election loss to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva earlier this week. “Well, I would approve,” Trump told reporters outside Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews. “I think they’re fine people. The election was…
Government minister McAllan calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure
The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.
Photos: Spain high-speed train crash kills 30
Health Minister Monica Garcia says emergency workers are focusing on rescuing survivors.
Lula is an uncomfortable but necessary trading partner
The relationship with Brazil will require a twofold effort: to contain Chinese expansion and to negotiate with an awkward, unreliable — yet inevitably necessary — partner.
Ukraine’s energy strategy is built for Russia’s attacks but not global shocks
As Ukraine prepares for another winter under Russian attacks, its energy strategy is undergoing a fundamental transformation.
‘Back away from this podium’: UN ambassador posts video of confrontation with Cuban reps in General Assembly Hall
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Tuesday posted a video depicting a confrontation between U.S. and Cuban officials while he spoke at the podium of the U.N. General Assembly chamber. The video shows Cuban officials standing and speaking to Waltz, who can be heard saying one of them needs “to back away…
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at U.K. rape and sex assault trial
Actor-comedian Russell Brand said “today is the day for truth and justice” as he arrived at a London court Wednesday to deny charges of rape and sexual assault.
Families brace for a fourth winter of wind, rain and floods in Gaza’s camps
Gaza’s impending winter is likely to lead to further devastation for Palestinians.
Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?
Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.
Greta Thunberg’s radical turn deserves scrutiny, not applause
From Paris protests to Gaza flotillas, Greta Thunberg's activist shift raises unanswered questions about funding and ties to extremist movements.
Trump gave Iran a date, not measurable terms
Journalist Charbel A. Antoun argues that President Trump’s Iran pause lacks measurable diplomatic goals regarding uranium accounting, inspection access, and shipping protocols, potentially serving as a mere calendar delay rather than true diplomacy.
Israeli forces continue West Bank raids as Hebron lockdown enters sixth day
UN agency expresses ‘grave concern’ in Hebron and warns of echoes of 2025 ‘Iron Wall’ operation.
Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
An assailant with knives attacked a police officer from an elite unit guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight on Wednesday, police said.
Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire in devastated Ukrainian city holds for its first 30 hours, officials say
Brokered by first lady Melania Trump, a six-day ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said.
Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes
Scores of people have been killed and around 100 injured after two Spanish trains — carrying about 500 passengers — collided south of Madrid. Follow for live updates.