US govt shutdown causes more flight delays in New York, Houston and Washington
Delays at New York LaGuardia were averaging 62 minutes. Read More
France examining DNA samples after Louvre heist
The thieves dropped a diamond- and emerald-studded crown as they fled down a ladder to get onto scooters. Read More
Britain calls for strong measures against Russia as Ukraine’s Zelenskiy heads to London
LONDON – Britain on Friday called for a raft of measures against Russia to strengthen Ukraine’s hand ahead of any future peace talks, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy heads to…
Trump says declaration of war not needed on drug cartels
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration plans to brief the U.S. Congress on operations against drug cartels and that even though he did not…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 24, 2025
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 24, 2025. Read More
M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine
GOMA – The M23 armed group on Thursday denied accusations that its fighters had looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion from Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic…
EU leaders set conditions for new climate goal
BRUSSELS – European Union leaders agreed on Thursday for the bloc to move ahead with setting a 2040 emissions target, which it is racing to do ahead of next month’s…
Colombia’s Petro says aid cut would mean nothing, but military cut could have effect
BOGOTA – Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday that a suspension of aid from the United States would mean nothing to his country, but that changes to military aid…
WHO chief warns Gaza aid still far below need, urges Rafah reopening
The World Health Organization said on Thursday aid to Gaza was still only a “fraction of what’s needed” as the health agency attempts to rebuild the region’s healthcare system. Read…
Ringleader behind ‘Russian-inspired’ UK arson discussed kidnapping Revolut founder, court told
LONDON – The ringleader of an arson attack on Ukraine-linked businesses in London last year discussed kidnapping the co-founder of finance app Revolut and torching a warehouse in the Czech…