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Germany’s AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt, falls short of a majority
Exit polls put the far-right party near 44 percent, far ahead of the conservatives. Forming a state government is a different math problem.
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Anak Krakatau eruption closes eight Indonesian airports, strands 170,000
Zelensky says the war will run into winter after talks with U.S. envoys
U.S. and Iran trade attacks on ships as fighting flares again
Washington denied an Iranian claim that Tehran had hit an unmanned American vessel. The wider tanker war is back in the log.
Building Housing Students Collapses in New Delhi, Killing at Least 7
Rescue crews were working to find people trapped in the wreckage of the building, which collapsed on Sunday.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill five Palestinians, including two children
Seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father killed by Israeli strike while returning home with school supplies.
'Breaks my heart': Yemen jab shortages spark fears for millions of children
Some five million Yemeni children are deprived of essential routine vaccinations amid disputes.
Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia'
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted…
Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears
Analysts warn Iraq faces severe security and political tests as the US-led coalition withdrawal deadline approaches.
Why has Nicaragua taken Germany to the ICJ over Gaza genocide?
Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza.
Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK
Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans toiled in Jamaica under more than 300 years of British rule.
Moment Israeli strike hits next to Lebanese reporter
Moment Israeli strike hits next to Lebanese reporter
Yemen gov't forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets
The Houthis and Yemeni government forces are battling for control of the critical Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Serbia holds funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic
The funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has been held in Serbia's capital with state honours.
After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
Trial opens in Paris over murder of Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu
Two former members of a violent far-right group will face trial on murder and attempted murder charges.
Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran unveils plans for a restricted zone, but will Tehran be able to enforce it amid escalating tensions with the US?
Champions League: Five key talking points for the 2026-27 season
Arsenal and Bayern lead the challengers to PSG, Mourinho aims for glory with Real and Italian minnows Como make debut.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined over Shafali Verma gesture in Asia Cup
Sana gestured towards the pavilion after removing Verma in a caught-and-bowled dismissal in their Asia Cup match.
Is the AfD's Ulrich Siegmund Germany's 'most dangerous man'?
Is the AfD's Ulrich Siegmund Germany's 'most dangerous man'?
Fury claims Joshua fight is off, calls for another Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is 'weak-minded' and cannot make up his mind about the date and venue of their fight.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on efforts to strike a compromise with Russia
NPR's Leila Fadel asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about efforts made by U.S. emissaries toward a compromise between Russia and Ukraine.
Noël Godin, Prankster Who Threw Pies at the Powerful, Dies at 80
Splattering figures like Bill Gates, Jean-Luc Godard and Bernard-Henri Lévy, he perfected the art of using whipped cream as a form of protest.
Fireworks blast kills 10, injures 64 during festival in central Mexico
Authorities say that at least 10 people were killed and 64 injured when fireworks exploded during a religious festival in Mexico on Saturday. A bishop said two …
U.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Kyiv After Talks With Putin
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met on Sunday with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, a day after talks with Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow.
U.S. envoys visit Kyiv for first time after meeting Putin in Moscow
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff made their first trip to Kyiv, one day after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Shipping companies are putting sails back on cargo ships
One of the world's largest logistics companies plans to fit one of its ships with a strange type of sail, the latest in a small but growing number of cleaner sa…
What Russia and China learned from America after 9/11
Journalists Mikhail Zygar and Cindy Yu explain how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan helped reshape Russia and China's ambitions.
Haitians Deported From U.S. Are Left Broke and Stranded
Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection from gangs and no place to go.
Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks 'substantive' after Moscow Putin meeting
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Sunday, a day after lengthy conversations with Russian P…
In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts
Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets Navy warships, military says
U.S. Central Command said no American personnel were harmed in the Iranian missile attacks.
Serbia accused of 'glorifying' convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić ahead of funeral
BELGRADE, Serbia, The European Union's Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Friday canceled an upcoming visit to candidate nation Serbia over what she describe…
In Nepal, mourners hold symbolic cremation for missing loved ones
As hopes for those still missing fade, families without the remains of their relatives are burning effigies on miniature funeral pyres.
In Havana, church meals become a lifeline for many
As the food shortage in Cuba worsens and some elderly residents look through the trash for their next meal, church volunteers provide what's become some people'…
Thousands of U.S. service members arrive in Thailand after record stint at sea
About 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines are stopping in the resort city of Pattaya for a "rest and relaxation" break as they return home from a record-setting depl…
Allies bristle as sanctioned Russian finance minister attends U.S.-hosted G20 summit
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was left out of the "family photo" of finance ministers at a G20 meeting after complaints from Ukraine's allies.
Record baby boom brings world's heaviest parrot back from the brink
A record 90 chicks have been added to the population count of the kakapo parrot in New Zealand, delighting conservationists.
Tracking U.S., state and county gas prices, in maps and charts
Are gas prices declining? NBC News is tracking national, state and county prices at the pump.
Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
The media defamation trial of the century is on the precipice of kicking off in Wilmington, Delaware, in just days.
'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice
He was 28 and conducting tours in his native Zimbabwe, with a focus on photographic safaris.
How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published…
They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside
He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening …
Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the ove…
'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend
Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts …
Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new…
The surreal facades of America's strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer …
These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built,…
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your…
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