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Mamdani has a place in NYC history. But which place in a centuries-long list of mayors?
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani can claim multiple firsts when he becomes New York’s…
Pakistan arrests Islamic State affiliate’s spokesman labelled as terrorist by the US, reports say
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani intelligence agents have arrested the spokesman of the local Islamic State…
Under pressure at home, Belgium’s leader treads a tight rope with EU partners over funds for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — For decades, Belgium has been at the beating heart of the European…
Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane
WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas (AP) — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping…
Harrison Ford to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian work
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harrison Ford will receive a lifetime achievement award in March from…
House Democrats release more photos from Epstein’s estate
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats released several dozen more photos Thursday from the estate of…
Alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, labeled as a terrorist group, charged in New York but on the lam
NEW YORK (AP) — An alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua gang labeled by…
Brazil’s Lula vows to veto bill that could reduce Bolsonaro’s prison sentence
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday he will…
South Sudan’s peace guarantors warn against renewed violence
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three governments that were central to South Sudan’s peace process urged…
Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found
BOSTON (AP) — A Boston-area man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the…
EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday said it would drastically reduce asylum claims…
Pope blasts ‘irrationality’ of military deterrence in first annual peace message
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV insisted Thursday that peace was not only possible…
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump’s immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal agent described her wounds as “boo-boos.” Nevertheless, the Department of…
Mexican drug cartel member accused of faking his death is sentenced to 11-plus years in US prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Mexican drug cartel member accused of faking his death to avoid…
Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon…
Lion and bear kept as pets in Albania find new homes in German wildlife sanctuaries
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A lion and bear rescued from captivity in northern Albania arrived…
Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sanctions on two more International Criminal…
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finland’s government is facing heavy pressure and accusations of racism from…
Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment…
Sudanese paramilitary group RSF killed more than 1,000 civilians in Zamzam camp in April, UN says
CAIRO (AP) — More than 1,000 civilians were killed in a three-day attack by the…
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army…
Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in
MBERA, Mauritania (AP) — The men move in rhythm, swaying in line and beating the…
In rare ruling, EU’s top court sides with refugee’s appeal in a landmark case against Frontex
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In a rare judgment, the European Union’s highest court sided with…
Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who…