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Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Institut Catholique de Paris to meet with members of the provincial synodal assembly, catechumens and neophytes, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Paris. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope Leo's Mass in Paris
The Vatican estimates 700,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV's Mass at Paris’ Place de la Concorde, highlighting the Catholic Church's enduring appeal in France. On Saturday, the American pope … more
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This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. (AP Photo)
Suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan kills at least 11
A suicide bomber has detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 11 people and wounding about 30 others. The attack occurred Saturday in … more
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported on Saturday that at least two people were killed in an overnight Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia.
7 dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes and aerial war intensifies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine Saturday, officials said, as the aerial war between Moscow and Kyiv intensifies. Russia has hammered Ukraine with cruise … more
Yemenis wave national and Saudi flags as they celebrate the 64th anniversary of the September 26 Revolution in Taiz, Yemen, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdulnasser Alseddik)
Saudi Arabia says it intercepts another Houthi-launched missile, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted another missile it blames on Iran -backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen. And Iranian media outlets say the country's president has left New York after a busy week … more
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A child climbs on a metal Star of David structure at a spring in Auja, in the Jordan Valley, during Israel's Independence Day on April 22, 2026, in the occupied West Bank. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Far-right settlers divert West Bank spring water as Israel backs heritage site takeovers
PETZAEL, West Bank (AP) — The natural springs and ancient pools of the occupied West Bank have long provided a respite from the oppressive summer heat. They also have been a lifeline for … more
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Narayan Prasad Nepal, left, stands outside his damaged house by a flash flood in Galchi, Nuwakot, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — After spending five years working in Saudi Arabia, Narayan Prassan returned to his home in Nepal with savings, only to lose his house in the 2015 earthquake. He went abroad … more
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Barham Salih walks on stage during the Clinton Global Initiative, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ishika Samant)
UN refugee chief urges action from Security Council so displacement no longer crosses generations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. refugee chief urged the world’s divided nations Friday to focus on ending conflicts and crises so the more than 117 million people forced to flee their homes can … more
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People pose for photos at United Nations headquarters during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump
NEW YORK (AP) — Six years after COVID-19 forced the U.N. General Assembly 's annual meeting of world leaders to go virtual for the first time ever, pandemics no longer dominate the conversation at … more
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FILE - Gordon Brown, United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, holds a news conference at U.N. headquarters, Sept. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In a stifling sixth grade classroom in war-torn Sudan, a very motivated teacher was giving a lesson to 120 very committed children. Among them: an 18-year-old girl uprooted … more
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FILE - Maria Anastasia Cabrera walks through the ruins of her home after armed attacks by local criminal groups forced dozens of residents to flee, in Tula, Mexico, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)
Violence displaced members of more than half a million Mexican households in past 5 years
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Violence has forcibly displaced people from more than half a million households across Mexico in the past five years, according to new figures released by Mexico's national … more
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5 migrants drown while crossing from Croatia to Slovenia
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Five migrants have drowned while trying to cross the Kupa river on the border between Croatia and Slovenia, Croatian police said on Friday. An officer who arrived first … more
Former Vice President Al Gore listens during an interview in New York on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)
Former VP Al Gore: A clean Earth is within world's grasp even as climate dangers accelerate
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime climate warrior Al Gore sees victory within Earth's grasp. But he worries that it could still slip through humanity's fingers. “While we're in grave danger, but I … more
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