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Why a South Korean city is turning to a U.S. college to outsmart AI?
Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair."
How a bank collapse left millions in limbo and toppled Paraguay's president
A bank's collapse in Paraguay left millions locked out of their money, toppled the president and exposed a web of political and financial ties.
The world's largest telecoms firm is on trial and the outcome has global implications
Huawei, the world's biggest telecommunications company, is on trial in New York, accused of stealing American technology and evading US sanctions.
Trying to find true owners, Paris' Musee D'Orsay exhibits art looted by Nazis
A new permanent exhibition at Paris' Musee d'Orsay showcases works of art suspected to have been looted by Nazis during the Second World War in France. Experts are trying to find the true owners or their descendants.
Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections
France says European officials will attend this week's U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round of negotiations since February.
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three weeks".
After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina
On Sunday, tens of thousands packed the main square in Florida, Uruguay, to watch Pope Leo speak.
Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday.
Climate change is driving Czech researchers are breeding a new variety of beer
The Czech Republic is known for its beer, but hotter, drier summers are making it difficult to grow a key ingredient -- hops. Czech researchers are breeding new hop varieties to survive a changing climate.
A desert stirs to life: Chile's Atacama erupts in its biggest floral display in decades
El Niño rains have transformed Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular sea of color, awakening a fleeting ecosystem of flowers and wildlife in one of the driest places on Earth.
Israeli president invites Netanyahu's opposition leader to broker new government
Israel's political landscape shifts as President Herzog hands opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government, dealing a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power.
A correspondent finds Cuba's people struggling
Reporting from Cuba comes with distinct challenges especially amid widespread power outages and fuel shortages.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government
Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won enough support to command a majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot form a new government.
Ousted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutors
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest Friday. The Senate voted on his impeachment after the collapse of a state-affiliated bank.
Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election
Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key
Pope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgery
After lung surgery, Pope Leo embarks on a 12-day tour of South America, navigating political tensions and returning to Peru, the place he once called home.
Health intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bank
A healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.
European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes
Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao's first national security case
Au's arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law since it was enacted in 2009.
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