EU recovery funds fuel frenzied restorations around Rome, including at famed basilica
The San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome is home to one of Michelangelo’s most famous works, the massive marble statue...
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China reports its exports jumped nearly 22% year-on-year in January to February, while shipments to the US fell 11%
China reports its exports jumped nearly 22% year-on-year in January to February, while shipments to the US fell 11%
Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to...
Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual 'wife-carrying' contest in England
About two dozen couples have taken part in the U.K. Wife Carrying Race, one of the country's quirkiest annual sports eve...
Canada's Mark Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Norway on Friday where he will observe a NATO exercise before visitin...
A 1-pound lawsuit puts Gerry Adams’ alleged IRA role on trial in London
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams faces a civil lawsuit in London that accuses him of being an Irish Republican Army l...
Bangladesh working with India to extradite 2 suspects in killing of prominent activist
Bangladesh’s police chief says diplomatic efforts are being made with India to return two suspects in the December killi...
Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison
Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison
Stars hit Paris runways, but fall’s real trend was dressing for hard times — and real life
Paris Fashion Week shows designers resetting big brands with clothes that match a tense, noisy world
Hungarian leader Orbán urges European Union to lift Russian energy sanctions
Hungary’s leader Viktor Orbán is urging the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy as oil and gas prices...
NATO defenses have intercepted a ballistic missile that entered Turkey's airspace, the defense ministry says.
NATO defenses have intercepted a ballistic missile that entered Turkey's airspace, the defense ministry says.
Istanbul's mayor goes on trial with some 400 defendants in corruption case
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threat...
Merz's party stumbles into a year of German state elections with a narrow defeat
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party has made a disappointing start to a year packed with German state elections, suffering...
Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine
The United States and Iran have offered sharply different accounts of the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Oc...
Lebanese parliament extends term for 2 years due to war in Middle East
The Lebanese parliament has extended its term for two years due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and Israeli operations...
Indonesian court sentences 3 men for shooting death of fellow Australian in Bali
An Indonesian court has sentenced three Australian men for the fatal shooting of another Australian
At least 14 migrants drown off Turkey after a chase ends in a deadly collision
At least 14 migrants have drowned after a migrant boat crashed into a coast guard boat during a chase off Turkey’s Medit...
Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station, disrupts rail services
A fire near Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland