Trump and Zelenskyy project optimism about prospects for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal despite 'thorny issues'

Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone shortly before the meeting. Trump described it as a “good and very ...

Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more federal action on antisemitism and security failures

Two gunmen are accused of shooting 15 people dead and wounding 40 others in an attack on a Hanukkah festival in Sydney on Dec ...

Waterspout sends debris skyward off Spanish coast

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D.C. pipe bomb suspect disliked both political parties and felt violence would be justified, prosecutors say

Brian Cole is accused of planting the bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on Jan. 5, 2021.

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after tensions with U.S. and Japan

The drills come amid Chinese anger at U.S. arms sales to the self-ruling island and a statement by Japan’s prime minister ...