Wong will be sworn in as Singapore’s prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years14 May 2024, 6:26 PM PDT
A wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray14 May 2024, 4:56 PM PDT
German court finds that prominent far-right politician knowingly used a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine14 May 2024, 1:55 PM PDT
Georgian lawmakers approve a divisive foreign influence bill that has sparked weeks of protests14 May 2024, 9:25 AM PDT
Migration tracking group says 76 million people were displaced within their countries in 202314 May 2024, 5:26 AM PDT
EU agrees on a new migration pact. Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes14 May 2024, 4:55 AM PDT
Hong Kong calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged its London staffer13 May 2024, 9:55 PM PDT
Collapsing billboard kills 3 and hurts 59 in heavy rains in Mumbai. Scores might be trapped13 May 2024, 2:55 PM PDT
A town in western Canada prepares for a possible ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage in British Columbia13 May 2024, 2:55 PM PDT
Russian assault opens new front, diverting Ukraine forces as Western aid trickles in13 May 2024, 12:56 PM PDT
Blinken delivers some of the strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza13 May 2024, 9:36 AM PDT
Vatican Museums staff challenge the pope with a legal bid for better terms and treatment13 May 2024, 3:35 AM PDT
More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes13 May 2024, 2:36 AM PDT
India’s mammoth election is more than halfway done as millions begin voting in fourth round13 May 2024, 12:36 AM PDT
Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats12 May 2024, 11:36 PM PDT
Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Critics say it’s designed to curb migration12 May 2024, 11:36 PM PDT
Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At least 37 people were killed12 May 2024, 9:06 PM PDT
Israel moves deeper into Rafah and fights Hamas militants regrouping in northern Gaza12 May 2024, 7:45 PM PDT
Apartment building partially collapses in a Russian border city after shelling. At least 13 killed12 May 2024, 6:45 PM PDT
Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health12 May 2024, 11:56 AM PDT
For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers12 May 2024, 8:36 AM PDT
Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza12 May 2024, 4:06 AM PDT