Israel considers short-term cease-fire with Lebanon
Israeli and Lebanese officials said Wednesday that Israel is weighing a pause in fighting against Hezbollah, though formal approval remains pending.
Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose sexual assault allegation
Perry's representative called the claim "categorically false" and "reckless lies." Victoria Police confirmed they are investigating a historical assault allegation from 2010.
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Pope Leo's Cameroon visit highlights African Catholic representation gap
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday as the continent's Catholic population grows, but African representation in Vatican leadership remains limited.
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Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon to boycott Israel talks in Washington
Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected upcoming Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, calling them futile as Israeli forces intensify attacks on Lebanon.
Trump threatens to "eliminate" Iranian vessels breaching Ormuz blockade
U.S. Navy begins blockade of Strait of Ormuz after failed negotiations with Iran; Trump warns of immediate action against violating ships.
Benin votes in presidential election with finance minister favored
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to win Benin's presidential election held Sunday, endorsed by outgoing President Patrice Talon.
Peter Magyar's Tisza party defeats Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power
Hungarian voters elected opposition leader Peter Magyar's Tisza party Sunday, ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure with record turnout.
Cuba's Díaz-Canel vows to fight U.S. military action amid energy blockade
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said his nation is prepared to defend itself against potential U.S. military intervention, as the Trump administration's energy blockade deepens the island's economic crisis.
Ecuador and Colombia escalate tariff war to 100 percent
Ecuador raised tariffs on Colombian imports to 100 percent effective May 1, citing insufficient action against drug trafficking. Colombia responded Friday with matching tariffs.
Opposition leader Magyar leads Orbán in Hungarian legislative elections
Preliminary results show opposition Tisza party ahead with record 77% turnout; Magyar projects two-thirds majority.
Guelleh wins sixth consecutive term in Djibouti presidential election
Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh secured 97.81 percent of votes in Friday's election, defeating sole opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar.
Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific after historic moon voyage
Four astronauts returned to Earth Friday after a 10-day mission that took them farther from home than any humans before.
El Niño odds spike to 61% as scientists warn of possible 'very strong' climate event
Forecasters estimate a 61% chance El Niño will develop between May and July, with a 25% probability it could become "very strong," raising global temperature concerns.
Cuban president tells NBC he will not resign under US pressure
Miguel Díaz-Canel said in his first US television interview that Cuba is a sovereign state and will not submit to American demands for his resignation.
Peru holds presidential election amid record instability
Peruvians vote Sunday to choose a president from 35 candidates as the nation grapples with nine leaders in a decade.