Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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Biden makes secret trip to Kyiv as Russia's war there enters its second year
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a half a billion dollars of additional assistance. -
Larry the Cat celebrates 12 years of dutiful service at No. 10 Downing St.
In an era of shaky political leadership, England's most dutiful public servant has reached an important milestone. Larry the Cat celebrated his 12th year… -
Ukraine says it shot down 6 Russian balloons that appeared over Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine — The Kyiv Military Administration says it shot down six Russian balloons that appeared over the Ukrainian capital during an air raid… -
One of 12 boys rescued from the Thai cave dies at a British school
BANGKOK — One of the 12 boys rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018 after being trapped for more than two weeks has died in England, where he was… -
Where Greta Thunberg does (and doesn't) expect to see action on climate change
It all started with "skolstrejk för klimatet" – the "school strike for climate," also known as Fridays for Future. At 15 years old, Greta Thunberg began… -
The U.S. is urging Americans to leave Russia 'immediately' due to security risks
MOSCOW — The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is urging Americans to leave Russia "immediately" due to security risks amid the war in Ukraine.The U.S. Embassy in… -
The Philippines accuses a Chinese ship of aiming a laser at a Filipino boat crew
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser… -
Turkey has issued over 100 building arrest warrants after the deadly earthquake
ANTAKYA, Turkey — As rescuers still pulled a lucky few from the rubble six days after a pair of earthquakes devastated southeast Turkey and northern…