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Gemelli, the popes' hospital they call 'Vatican III'
Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis awaits surgery for an abdominal hernia, is the favoured choice of pontiffs to the point of being dubbed "Vatican III" by John Paul II.
Indonesia to deport Australian surfer after drunken assault
An Australian surfer detained after launching a drunken assault in Indonesia's most conservative province will be deported, officials said Wednesday.
What we know about dam's destruction in Ukraine
The Russian-held Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine was ripped open after an explosion in the early hours of Tuesday, according to multiple accounts.
Pope to undergo hernia operation on Wednesday
Pope Francis will undergo an operation for an abdominal hernia on Wednesday at a Rome hospital, where he is expected to stay for "several days", the Vatican said.
Harris renews US calls for Israel independent judiciary
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday renewed calls for Israel to ensure independence of its judiciary, after major protests against changes pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Beyond sushi: Japan expands veggie options to tempt tourists
Even on a weekday, there's a queue at Tokyo's vegan Izakaya Masaka, including many tourists eager to try meat-free versions of Japanese classics like fried chicken and juicy dumplings.
'No woman feels safe': sexual violence rampant in Sudan war
Zeinab was fleeing war-torn Sudan's capital to seek safety when she found herself pinned to the ground, a rifle to her chest, as a paramilitary fighter raped her.
Four dead, several dozen injured in Haiti quake
An earthquake shook parts of western Haiti on Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring three dozen others, authorities said, with more victims feared trapped under the rubble.
Blinken discusses human rights with Saudi crown prince: US official
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns over human rights in Saudi Arabia during a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, a US official said.
US calls Roger Waters 'anti-Semitic' after Nazi costume furor
The US government on Tuesday joined the accusations of anti-Semitism lodged against Roger Waters after the rock legend wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert in what he called a statement against fascism.
Colombia wiretapping scandal deepens with AG in crosshairs
An illegal wiretapping scandal that has engulfed members of President Gustavo Petro's entourage deepened Tuesday with the country's top prosecutor accused of colluding with government detractors.
First restaurants in Vietnam awarded Michelin star
Vietnam's booming food scene was awarded its first ever Michelin stars Tuesday, with four restaurants selected by the prestigious dining guide.
'Girl from Ipanema' singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer whose soft, beguiling voice made "The Girl from Ipanema" a worldwide sensation in the 1960s and provided a huge boost to the budding bossa nova genre, has died at age 83, her family said.
Pope in hospital for check-up
Pope Francis visited a Rome hospital for a medical check-up on Tuesday, a hospital source and Italian media said, just over two months after he was hospitalised with bronchitis.
Prince Harry tells UK court of lifelong 'press invasion'
Prince Harry on Tuesday said he had suffered lifelong "press invasion" and accused some media of having blood on their hands, as he became the first royal in more than 100 years to give evidence in court.
Ukraine slams 'terrorist state' Russia at top UN court
Ukraine branded Russia a "terrorist state" at the UN's top court on Tuesday, accusing Moscow of blowing up a major dam as part of a years-long campaign to wipe its smaller neighbour off the map.
Ukraine to confront Russia at top UN court
Ukraine will go head-to-head with Russia at the UN's top court on Tuesday to accuse its bitter foe of backing pro-Moscow rebels for years before last year's full-scale invasion.
Notorious FBI double-agent Robert Hanssen dead
Robert Hanssen, the notorious FBI double agent who secretly fed Russia some of America's deepest secrets in the 1980s and 1990s, died in a top-security prison Monday, prison officials said.
At least 42 dead in Haiti floods, landslides
At least 42 people were dead and 11 missing in Haiti after heavy rains at the weekend triggered flooding and landslides, civil protection officials said Monday.
Strawberry boycott leaves Spain's farmers in a jam
A German-led campaign to boycott Spanish strawberries over environmental concerns has enraged farmers and Spain's right wing, forcing a German parliamentary delegation to suspend its work Monday.
Slovak ex-minister charged for praising Russian war
The Slovak top prosecutor's office said Monday it had charged ex-justice minister and former Supreme Court chief justice Stefan Harabin over a Facebook post praising Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US regulators charge Binance with violating securities laws
US authorities on Monday charged cryptocurrency giant Binance with securities law violations that together amounted to what they called "an extensive web of deception" and "calculated evasion of the law."
Four dead in plane crash that sparked Washington alert
US aviation officials on Monday were investigating the fatal crash of an "unresponsive" private plane that strayed over the nation's capital and prompted the scrambling of F-16 fighter jets.
Air travel to soar near record in 2023: industry group
Airlines will fly 4.35 billion passengers this year, close to the 2019 record as the industry bounces back from the Covid pandemic, an industry group said on Monday.
Tree-mendous ride: Wooden Citroen 2CV sells for 210,000 euros
A Citroen 2CV made of wood, thought to be the only one of its kind, has sold for 210,000 euros ($225,000) at auction in France -- a new price record for the iconic vehicle.
More than 500 people evacuated after Ecuador floods
More than 500 people were evacuated from their homes in northern Ecuador on Sunday following flooding caused by heavy rains, President Guillermo Lasso said.
Hong Kong court quashes investigative journalist's conviction
Hong Kong's top court on Monday quashed the conviction of a journalist in relation to her investigation into an attack on democracy supporters by government loyalists in 2019.
Klinsmann names player held in China in South Korea squad
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann included Son Jun-ho in his squad Monday for two friendlies this month, despite the player still being held in China in connection with a bribery case.
Prince Harry's legal battles with the press
Prince Harry has had a turbulent relationship with the media and holds the press responsible for the death of his mother Princes Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 as she fled from paparazzi.
Prince Harry to make history with UK court testimony
Prince Harry will become the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for more than a century when he testifies this week against a tabloid newspaper publisher.
The Israelis set for new Jewish temple on Al-Aqsa site
With imported sacrificial cows, ancient hymns and growing support, some nationalist Jews hope to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem's Old City, at a site at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
Healthy snowpack heralds bumper season for US rafters
A healthy Rocky Mountain snowpack looks set to offer a bumper season for thrill-seeking white water rafters on Colorado's rivers.