ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates Peace talks hosted in Abu Dhabi aimed at de-escalating the war between Russia and Ukraine collapsed this week without a breakthrough, as intense fighting resumed on the ground, underscoring the deep divisions that continue to…
STRASBOURG, France Thousands of farmers from across Europe converged on key political centers this week, blocking roads and surrounding parliamentary buildings in a dramatic protest against a major international trade agreement that they warn could upend domestic agriculture and livelihoods.…
WASHINGTON Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared a national emergency at the U.S.–Mexico border, invoking sweeping executive powers after Congress declined to approve the full level of funding his administration sought for border security. The proclamation, issued in…
WASHINGTON / BOSTON Scientists have taken a significant and controversial step toward reviving the long-extinct woolly mammoth, after researchers confirmed the creation of what they describe as the most advanced mammoth-inspired embryos to date. While a fully viable woolly mammoth…
LONDON / NEW DELHI The United Kingdom and India have signed a historic £16 billion free trade agreement, a landmark deal that both governments say will significantly deepen economic ties and unlock new growth opportunities for businesses and consumers in…
WASHINGTON / MINNEAPOLIS A fierce political showdown erupted in the U.S. Senate this week after lawmakers blocked a critical Department of Homeland Security funding bill, citing outrage over the fatal shooting of a nurse during a federal immigration enforcement operation.…
SEOUL / GLOBAL The announcement of a new BTS world tour has set off a wave of economic activity across multiple continents, underscoring the South Korean group’s extraordinary influence not only in music but also in global travel, tourism, and…
LONDON Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces across the developed world, but new research suggests the United Kingdom is losing jobs to AI at a faster pace than other leading economies, raising fresh concerns about how the country is managing the…
MINNEAPOLIS / WASHINGTON Anger and grief are spreading across the United States after a fatal shooting of a nurse by federal agents, an incident that has sparked nationwide protests, sharp political condemnation, and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement operations under…
TAIPEI, Taiwan In a moment that blended extreme sport, live television, and global spectacle, American rock climber Alex Honnold has completed a historic free solo ascent of Taipei 101, scaling one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers without ropes, harnesses,…
