International

Another casualty of Russia's war: Some Ukrainians no longer trust their neighbors
The war in Ukraine hasn't only destroyed lives and buildings. It's also ripped apart trust in communities that endured Russian occupation. Neighbors now see each other as collaborators with the enemy.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister, faces economic crisis
Rishi Sunak has become British prime minister after being asked to form a government by King Charles III. Sunak met at Buckingham Palace with the king on Tuesday. The king had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss.
Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister
Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s next prime minister after winning the Conservative leadership race. He now faces the huge task of stabilizing the party and country at a time of economic and political turbulence.
India residents celebrate Diwali with festivities, dazzling lights
Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright oil lamps and colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Johnson said he had concluded that “you can’t govern effectively unless you have a united party in Parliament.”
Russia's defense chief warns of 'dirty bomb' provocation
Russian authorities repeatedly have made allegations that Ukraine could detonate a dirty bomb in a false flag attack and blame it on Moscow. Ukrainian authorities, in turn, have accused the Kremlin of hatching such a plan.
Militants attack hotel in Somali port city of Kismayo
The attack began when a car driven by a suicide bomber rammed the entrance gate of the hotel and then exploded, police told The Associated Press.
Russian-installed authorities order evacuation of Kherson
Russian-installed officials were reported as trying desperately to turn Kherson city — a prime objective for both sides because of its key industries and ports — into a fortress while attempting to relocate tens of thousands of residents.
Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe
Fighting around Ukraine’s nuclear power installations and Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons have reawakened nuclear fears in Europe. This is especially felt in countries like Poland and Romania, which border Ukraine and would be particularly vulnerable in case of a radiological disaster.