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Tradition, Trump and tennis: Five things about Pope Leo
On May 8, 2025, Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States, taking the name Leo XIV.
Ukraine reports strike as Kyiv's ceasefire due to begin
The unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv was due to take effect on Wednesday, but Ukraine accused Russia of new strikes just hours after attacks killed at least 28 people in cities across the war-battered nation.
Australia says 13 citizens linked to alleged IS members returning from Syria
A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said Wednesday, warning some will face arrest.
Iran war jolts China's well-oiled manufacturing hub
Vacuum cleaners and vapes could get more expensive if the Iran war drags on for much longer, Chinese factory owners and traders warn, as the world's manufacturing hub reels from "crazy" costs.
Oil sinks and stocks rally on peace hopes, Samsung tops $1 trillion
Oil prices extended losses and stocks rallied Wednesday on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Samsung blasted past the $1 trillion valuation mark as the AI tech boom continued apace.
Rubio rising? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump -- so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not JD Vance.
US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue
The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, citing a desire to reach a peace deal with Iran.
Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war.
Rubio warns against 'destabilizing' acts on Taiwan before Trump China visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tuesday against any "destabilizing" actions on Taiwan before a trip to China by President Donald Trump and called on Beijing also to raise pressure on Iran.
Outgoing Costa Rica leader secures top post in new cabinet
Costa Rica's incoming right-wing leader Laura Fernandez on Tuesday gave her mentor, outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, who is dogged by corruption allegations, a top position in her cabinet.
Rubio plays down Trump attacks on pope before Vatican trip
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the eve of a Vatican visit on Tuesday played down President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who stood firm in calling for the promotion of peace.
Russian strikes kill 21 in Ukraine
Russian attacks killed 21 people in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow's "utter cynicism" for launching deadly strikes while seeking a truce to stage its May 9 patriotic parade.
Romania's pro-European PM ousted in no confidence vote
Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was ousted Tuesday in a no confidence motion brought by the Social Democrats, his estranged allies, and the far right, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine.
France's Macron taps ex-aide to head central bank
France's President Emmanuel Macron is mulling appointing his former chief of staff as head of the country's central bank, his office said on Tuesday.
Russia hits Ukraine with deadly strikes as Zelensky denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'
Russian strikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, Kyiv said, as President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow's "utter cynicism" for launching deadly attacks while also seeking a truce to stage its May 9 patriotic parade.
Race to find port for cruise ship battling deadly rodent virus
Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship battling a hantavirus outbreak, as it remained off the West African coast with passengers isolating after three people died.
Romanian parliament votes to oust pro-EU PM
Romania's parliament on Tuesday voted to oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a motion of no confidence initiated by the Social Democrats and the far right, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.
Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks
Ethiopia and Sudan traded accusations on Tuesday that each had violated the other's territory and were supporting insurgent forces.
Stocks advance, oil falls as traders eye US-Iran ceasefire
European and US stocks advanced Tuesday as investors weighed first-quarter corporate earnings alongside uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
US forces ready to resume combat operations against Iran if ordered
US forces are ready to resume combat operations against Iran if ordered, Washington's top military officer said Tuesday, as the Pentagon threatened a "devastating" response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz strait.
Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24: military, local officials
An overnight attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists on a Chadian military base has killed at least 24 people, a military official and regional administrator told AFP on Tuesday.
US threatens 'devastating' response to any Iran attack on shipping
The United States is "not looking for a fight" over the Strait of Hormuz and its ceasefire with Iran still holds, but any attack on commercial shipping will be met with a "devastating" response, the Pentagon chief said Tuesday.
Romanian pro-EU PM loses no-confidence motion
Romania's parliament on Tuesday voted to oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a motion of no confidence initiated by the Social Democrats and the far right, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.
Stocks diverge as traders eye US-Iran ceasefire
Global stocks diverged Tuesday as investors weighed first-quarter corporate earnings alongside uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia
The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan Tuesday, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.
Asian stocks drop amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire
Asian stocks sank Tuesday with a fresh spike in Middle East tensions fanning fears over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as the two sides appeared no closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday the democratic island has the "right to engage with the world", after he returned from a trip to Africa that Taipei has accused Beijing of trying to derail.
Ukraine pressures Russia as midnight ceasefire looms
Ukraine piled pressure on Russia Tuesday after announcing its own truce in response to Russia's demand for a ceasefire to coincide with its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations.
G7 trade ministers set to meet but not discuss latest US tariff threat
G7 trade ministers are set to meet in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss issues such as critical minerals and small packages but will not directly address the latest US threat to impose additional tariffs on European vehicles.
Oil prices jump on Hormuz tensions as US indices retreat from records
Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation, threatening a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, while US warships entered the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.
US says downed Iranian missiles and drones, destroyed six boats
The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed six of Tehran's small boats, a top US admiral said on Monday.