English

More about this topic

USA

Suspect in Christchurch mosque shootings charged with terrorism

The suspect is now charged with engaging in a terrorist act in the attack that killed 51 people.

USA

Russian documents reveal desire to sow racial discord in US

The revelations come as U.S. intelligence agencies have warned of probable Russian meddling in the 2020 election.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit is a return to fear-based politics when we need to be brave ǀ View

British should helping lead humanity into the future, not retreating into isolationism and suspicion.

USA

Sweden wants detention order for Assange

Swedish authorities on Monday issued a request for a detention order against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

ADVERTISEMENT

USA

Britain's iconic red phone boxes can be adopted for just $1.30

Around 5,000 remain among the 31,000 total payphones in the U.K.

USA

4 Americans, 1 Canadian die as plane crashes off Honduras

The Piper Cherokee Six plummeted into the Atlantic shortly after takeoff from the popular tourist destination of Roatan en route to the port of Trujillo.

USA

At least 12 injured after explosion hits tourist bus near Egypt's pyramids

Most of those injured were foreign tourists, security sources told Reuters.

USA

Blame it on Bieber: Iceland canyon too popular with visitors

Icelandic environmental officials have had to close off the Fjadrárgljúfur canyon to protect it from the hordes of Justin Bieber fans who are determined to visit the site.

Saudi Arabia

Saudis say they don't want war with Iran, but will defend themselves

President Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone in recent days, saying he expects Iran to seek negotiations with his administration.

World News

Euroviews. The inescapable global politics of Eurovision 2019 ǀ View

Eurovision has survived despite all the political drama, and the U.S. largely ignoring it for decades. Is a North America version in the works?

USA

Israel set to host Eurovision song contest amid protests

The music contest distracts from Israel's military occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, Palestinian rights groups say.

USA

Australia's ruling conservatives win election 'miracle' while anti-Muslim senator loses seat

Sen. Fraser Anning, who was egged by a teen for anti-Muslim comments after the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand, lost his seat in Saturday's general election.

USA

Austria's far-right vice chancellor resigns after video sparks corruption scandal

Heinz-Christian Strache said Saturday that he is resigning after footage apparently showed him discussing state contracts with a potential Russian backer in return for political support.

USA

Next week's European elections in the U.K. could be a $100M farce thanks to Brexit

It's an election the U.K. doesn't want and might not even need.

USA

U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran.

USA

Restaurant accidentally serves $5,700 bottle of Bordeaux

The bottle of Château Le Pin came from one of only 500 cases that were produced.

USA

Climate-conscious voters entrust E.U. ballots to their grandchildren

"The voice of young people needs to be heard."

USA

In first for Asia, Taiwan approves same-sex marriage

Taiwan's Constitutional Court in May 2017 said the constitution allows same-sex marriages and gave parliament two years to adjust laws accordingly.

USA

Euroviews. How 'Big Bang Theory' outlived the critics and haters — and got the last laugh ǀ View

You don't have to love "The Big Bang Theory," or even like it, to acknowledge the show's accomplishments after 12 seasons and millions of fans.

USA

Ex-Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke dies at age 89

Hawke was Australia's longest-serving Labor Party prime minister and his charisma and powers of persuasion earned him near-folk hero status among many Australians.