French protesters decry far-right shift as snap election looms
People across France are protesting amid mounting concerns that far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her allies could gain a parliamentary majority in upcoming...
8 Israeli troops killed in Rafah; Gazans prepare for somber Eid holiday
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday in one of the single deadliest incidents for Israel’s military...
Princess Kate attends king’s parade in first public event since cancer news
LONDON — In their first joint appearance since Christmas, senior members of the British royal family waved to the crowds from the Buckingham Palace...
Putin demands Ukraine surrender four regions to stop war
Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded Friday that Ukraine surrender four southeastern regions that Russian troops partly occupy and renounce plans to join NATO as...
Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: ‘You also make God smile’
VATICAN CITY — Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a...