AI could cause a ‘Great Divergence’ between rich and poor, UN report says
BANGKOK (AP) — Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such…
Ebola outbreak in Congo is over, health minister says
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo announced the end of the country’s 16th Ebola outbreak on Monday. “To date, the…
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring, record-setting opening at the box office. The animal city sequel from the Walt…
Long-lost Rubens painting depicting Jesus Christ sells for $2.7M
VERSAILLES, France (AP) — A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, which was hidden for more…
Long-lost Rubens painting depicting crucifixion sells for $2.7M
VERSAILLES, France — A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, which was hidden for more than…
Israel’s Netanyahu requests a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial
TEL AVIV (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked the country’s president to grant him…
China’s factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce
HONG KONG — China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official…
Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey’s religious leaders
ISTANBUL, Turkey — ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t…
This African nation built its development on diamonds. Now it’s crashing down
GABORONE, Botswana — In a village outside Botswana ’s capital, Keorapetse Koko sat on an aging couch in…
Israeli forces in southern Syria open fire, killing 13, officials and residents say
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli forces raided a Syrian village and opened fire when they were confronted by…
Pope Leo XIV travels to historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity
IZNIK, Turkey — IZNIK, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV traveled Friday to join Orthodox patriarchs in commemorating…
Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer’s death
ROME — Italy’s fashion house Armani said on Friday that it has appointed a new board whose role…