French Prime Minister resigns after only 2 weeks in office
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to deliver a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, Friday Oct. 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of…
At least 69 people killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — At least 69 people were killed in a powerful earthquake that hit a central Philippine province where dozens of peple were killed by a powerful earthquake Tuesday…
Texas man facing execution for fatally beating 13-month-old girl during ‘exorcism’
HOUSTON — A Texas man faces execution Thursday for killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter during a torturous ordeal the couple said was part of an “exorcism” to expel a demon…
Britain spy chief says he sees no evidence Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine
ISTANBUL — There is “absolutely no evidence” that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine, the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency said Friday in an outgoing…
Explosion in Madrid from suspected gas leak kills at least 1 and injures 25
MADRID — A suspected gas leak explosion in a building in Madrid killed one person and injured 25, emergency services for the Spanish capital said on Sunday. Rescue workers found…
Powerful earthquake strikes near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region
MOSCOW — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake’s epicenter was 111.7 kilometers (69.3…
Uber sued over alleged discrimination against people with disabilities
The federal government said Friday that it is suing Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with…
Chicago churches urge calm resistance to expected federal intervention
CHICAGO — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side to carry identification, stay connected to family and protest as the city readied…
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rise last week but remain in healthy range
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting that employers are still retaining workers even as the economy has showed signs of slowing. Applications…
Landmark streetcar in Lisbon derails, killing 15 people
LISBON, Portugal — An electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s landmarks and a big draw for tourists derailed Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said.…