Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest South American free-trade deal
BRUSSELS — Farmers in tractors blocked roads and set off fireworks in Brussels on Wednesday outside a European…
India accelerates free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand exports
NEW DELHI — India has accelerated a push to finalize several free trade agreements over the next few…
Louvre workers to vote on extending strike as security scrutiny intensifies
PARIS — Employees at the Louvre Museum voted Wednesday to extend a strike that has disrupted operations at…
Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower
BANGKOK — Asian shares slipped further on Thursday after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to…
Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
PHOENIX — Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization that Charlie Kirk turned into a political juggernaut, will…
Senate approves bill inspired by DC plane crash to ensure military aircraft will broadcast location
The Senate has moved quickly to close a loophole that could allow military aircraft to fly without broadcasting…
Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
US Capitol statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns to fill Robert E. Lee’s place
Starting Tuesday, the U.S. Capitol will display a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested…
Plans for attack in New Orleans thwarted, authorities say
BATON ROUGE, La. — Plans to “carry out an attack” in New Orleans were thwarted after an ex-Marine…
Senate voting on $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
WASHINGTON — The Senate is nearing final passage Wednesday of an annual military policy bill that will authorize…
Federal judge says he’s inclined to deny preservationists’ request to halt Trump’s ballroom project
WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Tuesday he’s leaning toward denying a preservationist group’s request to temporarily halt…
Kyrgyzstan’s newly elected parliament convenes for the first time
Kyrgyzstan’s newly elected parliament convened on Wednesday for the first time since a snap election last month cemented…