The Vital de Oliveira was a civilian ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies. It was transporting supplies ...

It's the start of a new week and the 1,075th day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As the war draws closer to its three-year anniversary, we're taking a step back to look ...

A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world. At least 14 people were killed in Poltava ...

European leaders gathered Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is driving the debate. By Jeanna Smialek and Steven Erlanger President Trump’s ...

A teacher at Drakensburg Secondary School in South Africa is under investigation for allegedly cutting off a Hindu student's religious thread. The South African Hindu Maha Sabha has condemned the ...

Princess Margaret, on the left, and Princess Elizabeth give their first Children's Hour radio broadcast during World War II on 13th October 1940.

After Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine's normally febrile political life was becalmed under martial law. But there have been growing signs of activity picking up, as the United States has set its ...

Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and ...

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will start negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire when he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East Envoy, Steve Witkoff, on ...

ower in the global arena is multifaceted, encompassing political influence, economic resources, and military might. Each country’s power reflects its prowess in various aspects, including ...

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