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WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

May 29, 2026 at 12:14 pm PDT

Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese

Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese

May 29, 2026 at 12:10 pm PDT

Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say

Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say

May 29, 2026 at 12:10 pm PDT

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

May 29, 2026 at 11:50 am PDT

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

May 29, 2026 at 11:46 am PDT

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

May 29, 2026 at 11:22 am PDT

Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town

Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town

May 29, 2026 at 10:45 am PDT

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

May 29, 2026 at 8:57 am PDT

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

May 29, 2026 at 7:50 am PDT

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

May 29, 2026 at 7:05 am PDT

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

Canadian man expected to plead guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves

Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle

Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip

US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

Former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, who governed mostly from exile, dies at 80

Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries

Mister Rogers gets dedicated YouTube channel

8 riders stuck on malfunctioning roller coaster for hours

Krispy Kreme $1.6M settlement could net customers a lot of dough

Man banned from all Six Flags parks for life after chicken nugget, roller coaster stunt

Spell-off determines National Spelling Bee winner, Shrey Parikh comes out on top