Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties. Read More. |
For more than a week, President Donald Trump kept the world wondering whether he would join Israel's attacks on Iran in an attempt to decapitate the country's nuclear program. Like most of Trump's presidency, the path to military action was unconventional and played out on social media. Read More. |
The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. Read More. |
New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election Tuesday. The system is based on a simple premise: Democracy works better if people aren't forced to make an all-or-nothing choice with their vote. Read More. |
Suitcases rattle against cobblestones. Selfie-snappers jostle for the same shot. Ice cream shops are everywhere. Europe has been called the world's museum, but its record numbers of visitors have also made it ground zero for concerns about overtourism. Read More. |
An outstanding fine against the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal has been paid off, German prosecutors said Monday. It means he could be released from prison in a separate case in mid-September instead of January 2026. Read More. |
President Donald Trump's media company plans to buy back up to $400 million of its stock, which have lost 46% of their value this year. Read More. |
Everyone needs protein — it's vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of your muscles, bones and skin. But nutritionists say that if you are getting enough food, you are probably getting enough protein. Read More. |
Greenpeace on Monday joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. A half-dozen protesters unfurled a giant banner in St. Mark's Square reading: "IF YOU CAN RENT VENICE FOR YOUR WEDDING YOU CAN PAY MORE TAX." Read More. |
There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond's creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow. Read More. |
