MOSCOW, Russia - Russia on Saturday said it captured a settlement in northeastern Ukraine, where Kyiv has reported increased attacks. "In the area of Kupiansk, as a result of the competent and professional actions of the military units of the Western command, the settlement of Novoselivske was...
FATIMA, Portugal - Around 200,000 pilgrims flooded the shrine of Fatima in Portugal on Saturday to attend a service held by Pope Francis at one of Catholicism's most revered sites devoted to the Virgin Mary. Worshippers waved and called out "Viva!" as the 86-year-old pontiff, wearing a white...
BEIJING, China - At least 10 people were killed in floods in a city near Beijing, officials said Saturday, bringing the death toll from recent torrential rains in northern China to at least 30. Officials reported the deaths in Baoding, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Beijing, adding that...
WELLINGTON (AFP) -- Japan's surprise title charge at the Women's World Cup gathered pace with a clinical 3-1 win over Norway to reach the last eight while Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 on Saturday, Aug. 5. Japan players celebrate their victory after the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called on Friday for mobilising all possible forces and police announced they "won't hesitate" to use their firearms after a series of stabbings shook the typically low-crime country. The second mass stabbing in two weeks took place Thursday...
BEIJING, China -- China will allow some foreigners to obtain visas on arrival and rural residents to settle more easily in cities as part of a series of measures aimed at boosting its flagging economy. The relaxations aim to "promote the free movement" of "people, vehicles, information and data", an...
With Alen Stajcic’s departure coming two days after the Filipinas’ exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, midfielder Quinley Quezada remained positive that the team will cope brilliantly with two more competitions ahead this year. *Filipinas midfielder Quinley Quezada. (Quinley Quezada...
PERTH (AFP) -- Goal-scorer Anissa Lahmari called it an "explosion of joy" as World Cup debutants Morocco qualified for the last 16 at the expense of Germany after stunning Colombia, 1-nil, on Thursday, Aug. 3. *Morocco's midfielder Anissa Lahmari (center) celebrates scoring her team's first goal...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday, Aug. 3, following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead. *Germany's defender Marina Hegering reacts after a draw during the...
UNITED NATIONS , United States -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took aim at Russia at the UN Security Council on Thursday, accusing Moscow of "blackmail" over its recent withdrawal from a key grain initiative. America's top diplomat, chairing a meeting about food insecurity at the UN's...
PARIS, France -- With just one year to go before Paris hosts the Olympic Games, one of the city's airports suffered an unprecedented breakdown Thursday that led to a mountain of luggage piling up and delayed flights. A breakdown in the luggage-sorting equipment at terminal four of Orly airport meant...
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Kyiv's troops were faced with brutal fighting all along the front but were prevailing nonetheless. "The occupiers are trying to stop our guys with all their might. The attacks are very brutal," Zelensky said. Ukraine began...
