A Ukrainian drone strike turned deadly on a crowded Russian Black Sea beach, killing at least seven people as Kyiv and Moscow dispute whether Russian air defenses caused the civilian casualties.

Cape Verde captured the world's imagination at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, proving the tournament's biggest underdog belonged on soccer's grandest stage with a historic run fueled by belief, resilience and national pride.

As the Iran war drags on, President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure from allies at home and abroad, with Saudi Arabia urging de-escalation while Israel presses for tougher action against Tehran.

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian gas stations, striking hundreds of fuel sites in recent months in what Ukrainian officials say is a campaign to disrupt daily life, intimidate civilians and undermine critical infrastructure.

President Donald Trump announced a landmark agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to disarm, but the deal's implementation hinges on ceasefire commitments, Israeli troop withdrawals and international oversight.

European soccer’s governing body has unanimously backed a boycott of future FIFA World Cups, escalating a major dispute over plans to bring private investment into the sport’s biggest tournaments.

The Trump administration is expanding its fight against Mexican cartels by targeting politicians accused of taking criminal money, a strategy that is reshaping U.S.-Mexico relations and testing President Claudia Sheinbaum's government.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington seeking to repair growing tensions with President Donald Trump as disagreements over Iran, regional security, and Middle East strategy test a once-close alliance.

French football legend Zinedine Zidane returns to the national team as head coach, aiming to restore Les Bleus to World Cup glory after a disappointing 2026 campaign.

A deadly clash involving Israeli settlers, Palestinian residents and Israeli soldiers has triggered a major Israeli military response, intensified international concern, and raised fears of further escalation across the occupied West Bank.

A new U.S.–Saudi nuclear agreement is raising fears of a Middle East nuclear arms race, with Iran, Israel and regional powers warning the deal could reshape the balance of power.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to stand trial in New York next June on federal drug conspiracy charges, setting the stage for one of the most consequential international criminal cases in recent U.S. …

President Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a deal that could reshape Middle East energy and security while sparking concerns over nuclear oversight and regional proliferation.

The Houthis’ threat to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is raising fears of a new energy crisis, as another critical global shipping route comes under pressure amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Massive student-led protests have erupted in India as young demonstrators demand reforms to the country’s exam system, accusing the government of failing millions of students and responding with force instead of solutions.