Iran Executes Swedish Iranian Dissident
Iran said Saturday that it had executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident. Habib Farajollah Chaab was convicted of the charge of “being corrupt on Earth” for his activities with Struggle Movement for…
5 Things to Look for During King Charles III’s Coronation
King Charles III’s coronation is a chance to unite people with the history and pageantry of the monarchy, but those traditions are also full of potential controversies as he tries…
King Charles III’s Coronation
Saturday is coronation day for Britain’s King Charles III and his second wife, Queen Consort Camilla. It is the first British coronation spectacular in 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II was…
King Charles III’s Coronation
Saturday is coronation day for Britain’s King Charles III and his second wife, Queen Consort Camilla. It is the first British coronation spectacular in 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II was…
Ukraine Welcomes Lifting of Ban on Grain Shipments to Neighbors
The Polish ban on Ukrainian agricultural products last month sent a shock wave across Ukraine, which lost $143 million in a month, Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka told an…
US Director Damien Chazelle to Head Venice Film Festival Jury
U.S. director Damien Chazelle, best known for the Oscar-winning La La Land, will lead the jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival, organizers announced Friday. The 80th edition of the…
Britain Pledges $102 Million for Brazil’s Amazon Fund
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged more than $100 million Friday for Brazil’s fund to protect the Amazon rainforest, at a meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead…
Spanish Journalist’s Supporters Denounce Spy Claims
Supporters of a Spanish journalist accused of spying for Moscow have condemned a Russian media outlet for publishing what it said were leaked allegations of espionage in the case against…
Latest in Ukraine: Wagner Group Chief Says He’s Withdrawing Fighters from Bakhmut Next Week
New developments: Russia “highly likely” unable to protect its vast rail system from sabotage uptick, according to British Defense Ministry. Ukraine shoots down its own malfunctioning drone over Kyiv. Kyiv,…
King’s Coronation Draws Apathy, Criticism in Former Colonies
When King Charles III is crowned on Saturday, soldiers carrying flags from the Bahamas, South Africa, Tuvalu and beyond will march alongside British troops in a spectacular military procession in…
At Least 8 Dead, 13 Wounded in 2nd Mass Shooting in Serbia
A shooter killed at least eight people and wounded 13 in a drive-by attack near a town close to Belgrade late Thursday, the second such mass killing in Serbia in…
White House Denies Russian Allegations of US Involvement in Kremlin Drone Attack
The White House says the United States was not involved in Wednesday’s drone attack on the Kremlin, after Russia claimed, without evidence, that the U.S. ordered the strike and Ukraine…
Belgian Police Arrest 7 Suspected of Planning Terrorist Attack
Belgian police on Thursday arrested seven people suspected of supporting the Islamic State group and plotting a “terrorist attack,” prosecutors said. Almost all of the suspects are ethnic Chechens, and…
European Central Bank Raises Rates, Says Inflation Still Too High
The European Central Bank announced on Thursday the seventh-straight increase in its three key interest rates since July. At 0.25%, it was the smallest increase to date. Speaking to reporters…
Italian Conductor Muti to Visit Syrian Refugee Camp
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti plans to visit Syrian musicians living in the vast Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan on the sidelines of his annual Roads of Friendship concert series that…
Shocked Serbians Mourn Victims of Belgrade School Shooting
Scores of Serbian students, many wearing black and carrying flowers, paid silent homage on Thursday to peers killed a day earlier when a 13-year-old boy used his father’s guns in…
Canadian Journalist Turns Meme Into Symbol of Ukrainian Resistance
Days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Canadian journalist Christian Borys, who had worked in Ukraine between 2014 and 2019, started a social enterprise called Saint Javelin to raise $500 for Ukraine…
Latest in Ukraine: Zelenskyy Calls for Special Tribunal to Investigate Russia’s ‘Crime of Aggression’
New developments: The Kremlin claims Ukraine launched two drones at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence overnight but that security services disabled them, and Putin wasn’t injured. The Russian claim couldn’t…
As Sales Decline, Adidas Faces Pressure to Find Yeezy Fix
Adidas is set to update investors Friday about the unsold Yeezy shoes that have put the German sportswear giant in a predicament since it cut ties with Kanye West over…
King’s Coronation Reignites Australia’s Constitutional Debate
The coronation of Britain’s King Charles III takes place in London on Saturday. The king came to the throne after the September death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles…
Ukrainian, Iranian Demonstrators Join Forces in London
Ukrainian and Iranian women living in London are finding a common cause, joining in regular protests against Russian expansionism and the tyranny of the Iranian regime. Marcus Harton narrates this…
US Charges Russian National, Shutters Stolen Credit Card Network
U.S. law enforcement officials have charged a Russian national with running Try2Check, a network of websites that verified stolen credit card numbers for cybercriminals. The network’s four websites have been…
US Providing $300 Million in Additional Aid to Ukraine
The United States is providing about $300 million in new military aid for Ukraine in a package that is expected to include more artillery rounds and rockets for the High…
Colleagues of Jailed WSJ Reporter Grapple With His Arrest by Russia
Journalist Margaret Sullivan says that when she received word that former colleague Evan Gershkovich had been detained in Russia on spy charges, “The color of the world changed.” Sullivan was…
Ukraine Says It Has Nothing to Do With Kremlin Drone Attack
A senior Ukrainian presidential official said Wednesday that Kyiv had nothing to do with any drone attack on the Kremlin, and that such actions achieved nothing for Kyiv on the…
Ex-Audi CEO to Plead Guilty Over ‘Dieselgate’ Scandal
Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler will plead guilty over the “dieselgate” vehicle emissions-cheating scandal, a German court said Wednesday, which would make him the first auto CEO to be convicted…
Dozens Arrested in Germany in European Probe of Italian Organized Crime
German police arrested dozens of people across the country on Wednesday in an investigation of the Italian ‘Ndrangheta organized crime group, German public prosecutors and state police said. The ‘Ndrangheta…
Afghans Protest in Paris During UN Conference in Doha, Qatar
Afghan protesters took to Paris streets this week, demanding the international community refuse to recognize the Taliban. The demonstration comes as a U.N.-convened conference is underway in Doha on how…
Latest in Ukraine: US to Send $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
New developments: An explosion has derailed a second train in the Bryansky region of Russia adjacent to Ukraine and Belarus. The White House estimates 20,000 Russians have been killed in…
Voting Scrutiny Stepped Up Ahead of Tight Turkish Election
With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan facing a tough re-election challenge, opposition and non-government organizations are stepping up efforts to ensure a fair vote amid growing concerns over voter security….