International

Germany's election results show the center-right opposition party, led by Friedrich Merz, poised to take control with 29% of the vote.

Germany’s CDU wins election, far-right has best showing since WWII

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying that he is showing early signs of kidney failure.

Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure, double pneumonia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to step down from his post if it means Ukraine can join NATO and achieve peace.

Zelenskyy willing to step down for NATO membership, seeks meeting with Trump

Researchers in China discovered a new coronavirus that uses the same cell surface protein to enter humans as the virus that causes COVID-19.

New coronavirus resembling COVID-19 discovered in bats: Report

Pope Francis is in critical condition due to an asthma-like respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions.

Pope Francis in critical condition with asthma-like respiratory crisis

One person is dead and at least two others are seriously injured following a knife attack in eastern France on Saturday.

Knife attack in eastern French city claims one life, injures at least 2 others

The release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners was temporarily delayed by Netanyahu, who first wants to meet with Israeli security officials.

Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners amid ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum limiting Chinese investments into critical American assets.

Trump restricts Chinese investment in American ‘critical strategic assets’

Israel demands Hamas return Shiri Bibas' body, condemning the killing of her children, amid ceasefire talks and hostage release negotiations.

Israel, US warn Hamas after it parades children’s coffins, returns wrong body

Hong Kong's last pro-democracy party and powerful voice of opposition announced Thursday, Feb. 20 starting preparations to shut down.

Hong Kong’s main opposition party announces plan to disband

The head of the United Nations said he will present a proposal for a hybrid security and peacekeeping mission to the Security Council.

UN chief reveals his plan for peace in Haiti to Caribbean leaders

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants return home after stay at Guantánamo Bay

Chinese warships sailing south along the eastern coast of Australia announced plans to conduct live-fire exercises in international waters between Australia and New Zealand. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) did not directly notify Australian authorities; instead, the broadcast was picked up by commercial airlines and air traffic controllers on Friday, prompting immediate flight diversions. The surprise announcement raised concerns in both countries, leading to military monitoring of the vessels.

3 Chinese warships conduct military drills off Australia, forcing flight diversions

A German judge has ruled Birkenstocks are not art and are therefore not protected by copyright law.

Birkenstock sandals are not art, a German court rules in copyright case

The Department of Homeland Security moved on Thursday to end Temporary Protected Status for about 500,000 Haitians.

Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

The U.S. Senate passed a budget proposal early Friday morning after holding an all-night "vote-a-rama."

Senate passes budget resolution after overnight ‘vote-a-rama’

Several buses exploded near Tel Aviv in a suspected terror attack Thursday night, with no injuries, authorities said.

No injuries after 3 buses explode near Tel Aviv in suspected terror attack

Mexico’s president condemned the U.S. labeling of Mexican crime groups as "foreign terrorists" and vowed to defend the country's sovereignty.

Mexican president warns US not to invade her country’s sovereignty

Reports show 60% of the prison population in the Dominican Republic hasn't been convicted, adding to the country's overcrowded prisons.

Dominican Republic prisons pushed past capacity, inmates held without charges

Panama authorities have moved nearly 100 U.S. deportees to a camp near the Venezuelan border, after the country agreed to take them in.

Panama relocates nearly 100 US deportees it agreed to take in

A new poll shows Canadians view Americans less as friends following President Trump's latest executive orders.

Nearly a third of Canadians view US as an ‘enemy country’: Poll

North Korea's new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile can likely hit the U.S. That's raising concerns in both the U.S. the Pacific.

US response to ICBM from North Korea would be ‘overwhelming’

A new report released on Thursday shows Iran executed nearly a thousand people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023.

Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023: Report

A bill introduced in Arizona would give local authorities the ability to shoot down cartel-operated drones near the southern border.

Arizona may let police shoot down cartel drones within 30 miles of Mexican border