Plague of Mice Hits Western Australia

Parts of Western Australia have been battling a mouse plague for months, as swarms of the rodent have taken over homes, businesses and roads.

Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup

Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their neighbor. But now Canada is playing co-host with the United States and Mexico, and welcoming the world.

As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know

A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.

Spain’s Church Hopes Pope Trip Will Stem Secular Tide

Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, which ended on Friday, has spurred expectations among Catholic leaders of a spiritual revival.

Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens

Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Pope Does ‘6-7’ Gesture While Meeting with Migrants

Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his week-long tour of Spain meeting with migrants in the Canary Islands. Leo also warned traffickers of migrants to stop and “repent.”

Families of Air India Crash Victims Seek Answers One Year On

Grieving relatives returned to Ahmedabad to honor the 260 lives lost in the June 2025 disaster, but investigators have not yet released a report into the cause.

Despite Talk of an Iran Peace Deal, Lebanon’s War Grinds On

Israeli strikes on Friday left Lebanon out of sync with a cautious optimism taking hold elsewhere in the Middle East.

Japan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts

The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans.