Scotland’s Leader Resigns Ahead of Expected Confidence Votes

Scotland’s Leader Resigns Ahead of Expected Confidence Votes

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership crisis as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to avoid early elections.

Israeli Officials Seem Concerned About Possible ICC Arrest Warrants

Israeli Officials Seem Concerned About Possible ICC Arrest Warrants

Israeli officials appeared increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders for actions dating back to 2014.

Putin Likely Did Not Order Death of Navalny, US Official Says

Putin Likely Did Not Order Death of Navalny, US Official Says

U.S. intelligence officials have determined Russia President Vladimir Putin likely did not order the death of imprisoned opposition leading Alexei Navalny.

Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Iraq Brings Backlash

Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Iraq Brings Backlash

Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was passed Saturday by Iraq parliament that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

Biden, Netanyahu Speak as Pressure Grows For Cease-Fire in Gaza

Biden, Netanyahu Speak as Pressure Grows For Cease-Fire in Gaza

The White House on Sunday said President Joe Biden spoke with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds for a cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.

Blinken Will Visit Middle East This Week

Blinken Will Visit Middle East This Week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

Andrew Tate’s Trial for Human Trafficking May Proceed, Court Rules

Andrew Tate’s Trial for Human Trafficking May Proceed, Court Rules

A court in Romania ruled Friday that a trial may begin in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Ukraine Pushes to Bring Home Military-Age Men

Ukraine Pushes to Bring Home Military-Age Men

Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday defended the government’s move to bolster the pool of fighting forces by cutting consular services to conscription-age men outside the nation.

South Korea Police Raid Office of Incoming Medical Group Leader Amid Protracted Strikes

South Korea Police Raid Office of Incoming Medical Group Leader Amid Protracted Strikes

South Korea police searched the office of the incoming leader of Korea Medical Association and confiscated his mobile phone, amid protracted walkouts by medical interns and residents.

Annual Best Baguette Prize Awarded in Paris

Annual Best Baguette Prize Awarded in Paris

Baker Xavier Netry was chosen this week as the 31st winner of Paris' annual 'Grand Prix de la baguette' prize.

U.S. Announces New Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as Part of New Aid Package

U.S. Announces New Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as Part of New Aid Package

The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package.

U.K.’s King Charles to Resume Public Duties

U.K.’s King Charles to Resume Public Duties

King Charles III of the United Kingdom will start public duties again next week, after treatment for a recent cancer diagnosis.

Egypt Sends Delegation to Israel for Cease-Fire Talks

Egypt Sends Delegation to Israel for Cease-Fire Talks

Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel on Friday with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in Gaza, two officials said.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with China’s President Xi

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with China’s President Xi

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the two countries.

2 Military Horses in Serious Condition After Running Loose Across London

2 Military Horses in Serious Condition After Running Loose Across London

Two military horses that bolted and ran through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise were in serious condition Thursday, a U.K. government official said.