Finland’s battle against fake news starts in preschool classrooms
HELSINKI — The battle against fake news in Finland starts in preschool classrooms. For decades, the Nordic nation…
Guinea’s junta leader is confirmed president-elect after first vote since a 2021 coup
CONAKRY, Guinea — The Supreme Court in Guinea on Sunday upheld the election victory of Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya,…
What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic’s ailing economy are putting…
Drone strike kills 1 in Russian border region ahead of Ukraine peace talks
A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded two others, including a 4-year-old child, in Russia’s Belgorod…
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025, former Capitol Police…
British and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — British and French warplanes carried out an airstrike in central Syria on an underground facility…
Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don’t agree on whether it was worth it
DALTON, Ga. — President Donald Trump says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is a traitor. But for Jackie Harling,…
Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved ‘super tusker’ elephant Craig
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved “super tusker” elephant whose long life in…
Gunmen raid village in Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others
MINNA, Nigeria — At least 30 villagers have been killed while several others were abducted by gunmen who…
Myanmar’s government releases over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to more than 6,100 prisoners and reduced other inmates’ sentences Sunday…
Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry is unconstitutional
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms…
Judge convicted of obstructing immigrant arrest resigns as GOP threatens impeachment
Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal…