Chile wildfires spread amid heat wave as death toll rises
AdminsChile extended an emergency declaration to yet another region on Saturday as firefighters continued to struggle to control dozens of raging wildfires that have claimed at least 22 lives in…
At least 22 dead as Chile battles out-of-control wildfires
Hundreds have also been injured by the blazes. At least 22 people are dead as dozens of wildfires rage in Chile amid a scorching heat wave, Chilean authorities confirmed to…
Israelis protest government’s judicial overhaul plans
Tens of thousands of Israelis are gathering weekly demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government’s proposed judicial overhauls, which opponents say threaten Israel’s democratic values TEL AVIV, Israel -- Tens of…
Mexico’s president promises total withdrawal after term ends
Mexico's president is probably the most powerful political figure the country has had in decades MEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s president is probably the most powerful political figure the country has had…
Germany’s interior minister makes risky run for state office
Germany’s interior minister says she plans to run for governor of her home state this fall but to remain the country’s top security official in the meantime BERLIN -- Germany’s interior…
Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recorded
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to assaulting a former girlfriend during an argument in his hometown of Canberra in January 2021 CANBERRA, Australia -- Nick…
US condemns Sudan freeing man convicted in diplomat’s death
The United States has asked the Sudanese government to re-arrest a man convicted of killing a U.S. diplomat in the country 15 years ago CAIRO -- The United States asked the…
IOC details Russia stance for Olympics, cites human rights
The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games GENEVA -- The IOC stepped up efforts Thursday…
Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series
Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan, citing further restrictions on women’s rights imposed in the country by the ruling Taliban government MELBOURNE,…
Police press ahead with clearance of condemned German hamlet
Police are pressing ahead with the clearance of a condemned village in western Germany where activists are vowing to hold out against its demolition to make way for the expansion…