How an anti-evolution law a century ago set up an infamous showdown over religion in public schools
They called it the “monkey trial.” It was supposed to be a publicity stunt. A hundred years later, it is remembered as far ...
South Africa-EU summit centers on boosting trade and diplomatic ties as both feel Trump’s impact
Senior European Union officials were in South Africa for a summit Thursday with President Cyril Ramaphosa that centers on ...
China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese ...
Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle
Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure ...
Ethiopia’s Tigray regional government appeals for help after factional fighters seize key towns
The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region appealed for the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a faction ...
Ohtani’s Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the local star
Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, who lined up 10 deep and hoped to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived ...
Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into ...
Pakistan’s leader to meet with survivors and commandos who ended an insurgents’ train attack
Pakistan’s prime minister traveled to restive southwestern Balochistan province Thursday to meet survivors of a train attack ...
F1’s Mercedes chief Wolff says he’s not looking to sign Verstappen for 2026
Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff has denied rumors on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix weekend that ...
Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars
Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer ...
Former Super Bowl MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Cooper Kupp hit the open market
The NFL league year kicked off Wednesday with two former Super Bowl MVPs hitting the open market. The Los Angeles Rams cut ...
Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to ...