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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The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Under former President Donald Trump, the United States pushed hard for regime change in Venezuela. In response to a crackdown on… -
Brazil’s Bolsonaro hasn’t conceded the election. Local experts split on whether this is a repeat of the Trump model.
U.S. Brazilian immigrants favored Bolsonaro in the recent election, per local exit polling. -
How an ex-president who had been jailed rose back to power over Brazil's far right
He won by a razor-thin margin over an opponent who refuses to concede. He'll take over a deeply polarized country with a troubled economy. And while some… -
Lula beats President Bolsonaro to win Brazil election
In just three years, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has gone from prisoner to president-elect.After being jailed on corruption charges, the left-wing da Silva… -
New Zealand women lawmakers outnumber men for first time
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — For the first time in New Zealand's history, a majority of lawmakers are women.Soraya Peke-Mason from the liberal Labour Party… -
Larry the Cat outlasts fourth U.K. prime minister
Britain's prime ministers may come and go, but Larry the Cat is here to stay. The 15-year-old tabby dutifully serves as Chief Mouser of No. 10 Downing… -
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office
Truss is one of the shortest-serving premiers in British political history. -
Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support
KYIV, Ukraine — Sitting on a park bench by a tram stop in Kontraktova Square, Marta Makarova, a 21-year-old budding social media influencer, takes a break…
