Military airstrike on gem mining town kills at least 21 in Myanmar
BANGKOK — An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on the town of Mogok, the center of the Southeast Asian…
Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes
Seattle police say smash-and-grab thieves have made off with an estimated $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold…
Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike
TORONTO — Air Canada suspended all operations as more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike…
Puerto Rico police charge suspect in killing of tourist from US mainland
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A 37-year-old man with a criminal record turned himself in to police on…
Bayreuth’s 2025 production of Wagner’s ‘Meistersinger’ features a Technicolor look — and a twist
BAYREUTH, Germany — In Wagner’s home theater, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger…
New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide bodyguard relationship
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday in what prosecutors called a yearslong scheme…
Serbia’s protesters accuse police of brutality as they prepare to rally again on Friday
Serbia’s police said Friday they have detained scores of demonstrators who took part in anti-government protests throughout the…
Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered Jew
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Friday that no effort will be spared to track down and…
This prehistoric whale had razor teeth and bulging eyes
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny,…
Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help
ATHENS, Greece — Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal raced to contain wildfires on Thursday, taking advantage…
State sues Roblox over alleged failed protection
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, alleging the wildly popular site…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…