Smoke seen in Paris after fire breaks out at world's biggest produce market

Firefighters urged people to stay away from the area in Paris' southern suburbs, as 100 officers and 30 fire engines battled the blaze at the Rungis International Market.

Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests.

Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says

Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly

During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.

USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea

The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.

Puerto Rico recovering from Hurricane Fiona damage
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Officials in Puerto Rico are assessing the damage and working to get lights back on after a major hit from Hurricane Fiona.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch

Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.

Biden receives criticism from China after saying US would defend Taiwan against invasion

China has criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island.

How much money do I need to travel the world?

Many factors play into the budget, but here are some tips for figuring out your magic number.

What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign. 

Houston firefighter is one of more than 50,000 Chilean babies stolen at birth

Houston firefighter Tyler Graf was one of the thousands of babies stolen at birth between the 1970s and 1980s under the order of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.