Hong Kong’s baby pandas finally get names. Meet Jia Jia and De De
Hong Kong’s first locally born giant pandas have finally been named and introduced as Jia Jia and De De. The names of the cubs, affectionately known as “Elder Sister” and…
Germany and other allies lift restrictions on Ukraine firing long-range missiles after Russia’s record aerial assault
Germany and other Ukrainian allies have lifted restrictions on Kyiv firing long-range missiles into Russia for the first time, the German chancellor said Monday, after days of Russia bombarding the…
Brazilian leader Lula released from hospital after suffering vertigo
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was diagnosed with labyrinthitis Monday after suffering from vertigo, hospital officials said. The 79-year-old leftist leader has already returned to the country’s presidential…
No, Trump. ‘Crazy’ Putin hasn’t changed. The question is, have you?
“I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him,” observed US President Donald Trump, reacting to the intensive Russian drone and…
Key Trump voting bloc has concerns with MAHA report, as Trump officials give assurances
Despite assurances from Trump administration officials that farmers will not be impacted by its attempts to reduce environmental chemical exposure from foods, agricultural leaders have been expressing concern that the…
King Charles to make ‘impactful’ trip to Canada as Trump pushes 51st state claim
Britain’s King Charles III will arrive in Canada on Monday for his first visit as its head of state, where he’ll carry out a highly-symbolic whistle-stop trip that will be…
Trump endorses House Republican who failed to vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
President Donald Trump backed several House Republicans for reelection in Truth Social posts on Sunday, expressing support for Reps. Andrew Garbarino of New York, Troy Downing of Montana, Guy Reschenthaler…
Austrian court quashes ex-Chancellor Kurz’s perjury conviction
An Austrian appeals court has overturned conservative former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s recent perjury conviction and the resulting eight-month suspended prison sentence, news agency APA reported on Monday. The ruling removes…
Macron’s office dismisses viral video showing apparent shove from wife Brigitte
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office moved swiftly on Monday to defuse attention around a viral video showing his wife Brigitte pushing his face away as they deplaned in Vietnam for…
‘Every time, I was sure this was the end’: Former IDF hostage in Gaza says one of her biggest fears was Israeli strikes
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier released during a ceasefire-hostage deal has said one of her biggest fears during captivity were strikes carried out by Israel. Na’ama Levy, one of…