Australia, Vanuatu sign delayed security deal that is seen as curbing China
SYDNEY - Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over…
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admin Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign regardless of Ukraine proposals
President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian…
Japanese reporter says outside news blocked in North Korea
Japanese journalist Jiro Ishimaru says North Korea has nearly halted the spread of outside news as border controls and punishments…
Serbians keep up protest after President Vucic says he will step down
KRALJEVO, Serbia - Thousands of protesters descended on the Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, keeping up pressure on President…
UK’s likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London
LONDON - Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, will outline his vision…
Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV
DUBAI - Iran did not take part in technical talks slated for Sunday due to recent attacks on the country…
Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify
LAGUAIRA/CARACAS - The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured…
Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome’s elderly safe
ROME - Dina Gazzella, an 85-year-old Roman widow, no longer has any company at home since losing her husband in…
France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
PARIS - France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on…
Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal
CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Iran and the U.S. continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an…