Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push
Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region.
Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister
Head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs says women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild war-torn country.
The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear
South America’s only native bear is under threat. Coffee farmers in the Andes are doing something about it
Five months on, Ukraine clings to Kursk amid doubts over operation
Outnumbered Ukrainian troops are clinging to a section of Russian territory in hopes of using it as a bargaining chip in any future negotiations.
German Christmas market attack suspect is self-described Saudi dissident
The suspect Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, had expressed anti-Islam views and described himself as a Saudi dissident, an official said.
China loves Elon Musk and his hustle — but Trump could complicate that
Tesla is deeply reliant on China, both for manufacturing and sales. But now that its CEO has an official role in the Trump administration, things could get tricky.
Frito-Lay recalls some Lay’s chips over “life-threatening” allergy risk
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
Rome to regulate Trevi Fountain crowds after restoration
The landmark has been given a spruce-up ahead of the Roman Catholic Church's jubilee, which begins on Tuesday.
Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to clots in veins that bring blood to heart
Long-term exposure to air pollution poses an increased risk of blood clots in deep veins, which can result in serious complications, including death, a new study indicates.
Private plane crash in Brazil kills pilot and his family
The plane fell minutes after take-off, hitting an urban area in Rio Grande do Sul and injuring 17 people.
Pricey weight loss drugs lose some disciples in 2024
People struggling with their body weight experienced joy when new, more effective prescription drug options became the rage in 2023, but it seems many folks stopped taking them in 2024.
20% of people aged 15 to 49 globally infected with herpes, study shows
More than 840 million people around the world under age 50 are living with genital herpes, according to a new study that calls for vaccines to tackle the disease.
