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The Mexican state closest to Arizona bans most abortions, creating a regional void

Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled last week that an 1864 law banning most abortions from the moment of conception could be enforced, sending the state into chaos. 
A worker paints over a graffiti that reads "legal abortion" following demonstrations
A worker paints over a graffiti that reads "legal abortion" following demonstrations
4h ago

India's Prime Minister Modi taps U.S. diaspora to drum up support at home

Modi’s supporters credit him with putting India on the global stage, while others say he has fanned a wave of Hindu nationalism and stifled basic freedoms.
Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party-USA campaign event
Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party-USA campaign event

Prince William to resume royal duties after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis

The Prince of Wales will visit west London and Surrey on Thursday to highlight the work of community and environmental impact organizations in the area.
Britain's Prince William attends a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting in Sheffield, northern England, on March 19, 2024.
Britain's Prince William attends a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting in Sheffield, northern England, on March 19, 2024.
8h ago

Rare Tasmanian Devil tooth found in Australian gorge

Archaeologists surveying the Juukan Gorge rock shelter in Western Australia that was destroyed by Rio Tinto in 2020 have unearthed major finds
Rare Tasmanian Devil tooth found in Australian gorge
Rare Tasmanian Devil tooth found in Australian gorge
9h ago

Fire rages through 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire

The building, which is situated next to the Christiansborg Palace where the parliament sits, is a popular tourist attraction and has been photographed millions of times.
Plumes of smoke billow from the historic Boersen stock exchange building in Copenhagen, Denmark
Plumes of smoke billow from the historic Boersen stock exchange building in Copenhagen, Denmark
14h ago

China’s economy grows 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations

The world’s second-largest economy has set a 2024 growth target of around 5%.
China’s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, official data released Tuesday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed.
China’s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, official data released Tuesday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed.

Israeli response to Iran's attack may be 'imminent,' source says

Israel is deciding its next steps after Iran's retaliatory attack as fears of a wider war in the Middle East grow.
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon
19h ago

Stabbing that injured bishop as Sydney church being treated as terrorism

A video shared widely on social media appears to show a priest being stabbed repeatedly while delivering a sermon. Hundreds of angry people rushed to the scene, and some clashed with riot police.
Security officers stand guard outside Orthodox Assyrian church in Sydney on April 15, 2024, after stabbings at the church.
Security officers stand guard outside Orthodox Assyrian church in Sydney on April 15, 2024, after stabbings at the church.
1d ago

Venezuelans abroad want to vote in their country's presidential election but face restrictions

Venezuela's requirement that people be permanent residents of the countries they are in and also have Venezuelan passports makes it difficult for many to register.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a demonstration to commemorate 22nd anniversary of failed coup d'etat against Hugo Chavez on April 13, 2024 in Caracas
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a demonstration to commemorate 22nd anniversary of failed coup d'etat against Hugo Chavez on April 13, 2024 in Caracas
1d ago

High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, welfare group says

The farms in China’s northern Hebei and Liaoning provinces each held between 2,000 and 4,000 animals in intensive conditions, Humane Society International said.
A view shows white raccoon dogs inside cages at a fur farm in Pulandian, Liaoning province
A view shows white raccoon dogs inside cages at a fur farm in Pulandian, Liaoning province
1d ago

Beijing Half Marathon organizers investigate Chinese runner's controversial win

Video of the race appeared to show three African runners slowing down to let home athlete He Jie finish first, confusing Chinese viewers.
China Beijing Half Marathon 2024 14 Apr 2024
China Beijing Half Marathon 2024 14 Apr 2024

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