Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefire
The conflict had drawn airstrikes against Syrian forces by neighboring Israel in defense of the Druze before a truce halted most of the fighting.
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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… -
Harry Potter fans and cast remember how Robbie Coltrane brought Hagrid to life
Robbie Coltrane's career began long before the first Harry Potter movie premiered in 2001, but for the generation that grew up with the films and the… -
Recent whale strandings highlight the mystery that still baffles marine scientists
Scientists still don't know for sure why beachings occur, but they have some ideas. -
Biden is rethinking the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC cuts
President Biden wants to take a closer look at the longstanding U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia after after OPEC+ decided to cut oil production last… -
First, a bridge strategic to Russia was attacked — then came the Ukrainian memes
KYIV, Ukraine — From the Ukrainian armed forces to ordinary citizens, creating and sharing Internet memes has become a go-to tool for Ukrainians to…