Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — In recent years, koi have become hugely popular in Asia, with exports doubling over the past…
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Poland’s opposition parties sign coalition pact after election win, vowing to restore legal order
By VANESSA GERA and MONIKA SCISLOWSKA WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The leaders of the Polish opposition parties that together won the most votes in last…
Continue Reading Spain’s acting prime minister signs new deals that secure him parliamentary support to be reelected
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Socialist party has wrapped up deals with a bunch of small parties to ensure acting Prime…
Continue Reading Hungary’s Orbán says negotiations on Ukraine’s future EU membership should not move forward
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says Ukraine is not ready to begin talks on future membership…
Continue Reading France blames Russia for a digital effort to whip up online controversy over Stars of David graffiti
PARIS (AP) — France says it has been the target of a Russian online destabilization campaign that used bots to whip up controversy and confusion…
Continue Reading British judge says Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other public figures…
Continue Reading Drinks giant Diageo sees share price slide after warning about sales in Caribbean and Latin America
LONDON (AP) — Spirits and beer giant Diageo saw billions wiped off its market value on Friday after it warned that a sharp slowdown in its business…
Continue Reading How to talk to older people in your life about scams
By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older…
Continue Reading Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book
By JILL LAWLESS and HILARY FOX Associated Press OXFORD, England (AP) — Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final…
Continue Reading China denies accusations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom in Tibet
BEIJING (AP) — A government official from China’s Tibetan region has rejected allegations of forced assimilation and curbs on religious freedom,…
Continue Reading Dignitaries attend funeral of ex-Finnish President Ahtisaari, peace broker and Nobel laureate
HELSINKI (AP) — Foreign dignitaries have gathered in Finland’s capital to bid farewell to former President Martti Ahtisaari, including leaders of…
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12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species
Stacker compiled 12 times wild animals have adopted others of a different species, using research studies, documented observations, and news…
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These 15 states have the most dangerous winter roads: Here's some tips on staying safe
To underscore the importance of safe driving this winter, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA)…
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In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they're uninsurable
Grist investigates why some insurers no longer want to take on the risk of insuring homes in wildfire-prone…
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How to get the most from your car's extended warranty, according to a repair shop owner
Automoblog spoke with Matt Lofton, owner and president of Strut Daddy’s Complete Car Care in Roxboro, North Carolina, to gain perspective on getting…
Continue Reading Thousands who were sheltering at Gaza City’s hospitals flee as Israel-Hamas war closes in
By WAFAA SHURAFA, ISABEL DEBRE and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians sheltering from the…
Continue Reading Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his southern military headquarters as he assesses the state of his…
Continue Reading British economy flatlines in third quarter of the year, update shows ahead of budget statement
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics said…
Continue Reading An EU plan aimed at fighting climate change will go to final votes, even if watered down
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union institutions and conservationists have given a conditional and guarded welcome to a…
Continue Reading The Philippines and China report a new maritime confrontation near a contested South China Sea shoal
MANILA (AP) — Chinese and Philippine vessels have engaged in a new confrontation in the South China Sea, with Manila charging that a Chinese coast…
Continue Reading Australia offers to help Tuvalu residents escape rising seas and other ravages of climate change
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia is offering the island nation of Tuvalu a lifeline to help residents escape…
Continue Reading As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth
GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press LAÚNDOS, Portugal (AP) — Guilherme Peixoto, a village priest in northern Portugal, has been busy this…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street rallies and adds to its strong gains in November
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose sharply Friday, keeping November on track to be one of its best months of the…
Continue Reading US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — The top diplomats and defense chiefs from India and the United States have met in New Delhi to…
Continue Reading Hollywood’s strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn’t
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood’s months of labor unrest are coming to an end, but the post-strike landscape that awaits…
Continue Reading The Great Grift: COVID-19 aid thieves bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card – even a private island
By RICHARD LARDNER Associated Press YANKEETOWN, Fla. (AP) — A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on…
Continue Reading Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK’d plan to keep last nuke plant running
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last…
Continue Reading Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection virtually ensures that the…
Continue Reading Jewish refugees from Israel find comfort and companionship in a countryside camp in Hungary
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BALATONOSZOD, Hungary (AP) — Zusha Pletnyov left his home in the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk in 2014, when…
Continue Reading French far-right leader Marine Le Pen raises a storm over her plan to march against antisemitism
By ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has set off a cacophony of criticism over her plans to attend…
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