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Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism, racism, rejects age concerns

Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats' disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump's divisive leadership

White smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney signals election of a new pope

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% amid US tariff uncertainty

Bank Governor Andrew Bailey said inflationary pressures have continued to ease, paving the way for the fourth quarter-point rate cut since August

Aid group shuts Gaza soup kitchens as Israeli blockade halts supplies

The lack of food is threatening Gaza's population, already battered by 19 months of war

1 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine on first day of self-declared ceasefire

Another two people were injured after Russian forces dropped guided air bombs in the northeast Sumy region

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account after Turkiye request

Imamoglu, seen as the main opposition challenger to Erdogan's 22-year rule, was arrested on March 19 and jailed on corruption charges

Toyota posts strong sales but remains cautious on profit amid rising costs

Japan's top automaker Toyota reported record sales for the fiscal year through March on Thursday, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal.

Emirates earns $5.2 billion, ranks among world's most profitable airlines

The overall Emirates Group, owned by Dubai's sovereign wealth fund known as the Investment Corporation of Dubai, saw annual profits of $5.6 billion, compared to $5.1 billion the year before

How Putin uses USSR's victory in WWII to rally support for war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin, who has ruled Russia for 25 of those 80 years, has turned Victory Day into a key pillar of his tenure and has tried to use it to justify his 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine

Asian shares rise after US stocks gain as Fed keeps rates unchanged

Investors continue to watch with trepidation President Donald Trump's comments about the trade imbalance, as well as the reactions from various nations to appease the US administration

1 killed, 2 wounded in stabbing outside Southern California high school

The stabbing happened on Wednesday afternoon as students were leaving school for the day, district spokesperson Fermin Leal said

Venezuela denies opposition fled country under international rescue effort

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Wednesday that the group's movements were negotiated with the government

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel, signals no pope chosen in first vote

With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the cardinals will retire for the night to the Vatican residences where they are being sequestered

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow as foreign leaders gather for Red Square parade

More than 140 Aeroflot flights also were delayed because of what officials described as the Ukrainian drone threat and amid heightened security measures around the Victory Day events

Airstrikes kill 92 in Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive

The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the strikes. Israel blames Hamas for the death toll because it operates from civilian infrastructure, including schools

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with security guards at Columbia univ

Videos and photos shared on social media showed dozens of protesters pushing past campus security officers and racing into the building

North Korea fires multiple missiles towards eastern waters: South Korea

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons fired from an area around the eastern port city of Wonsan were presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles

Syria, Israel holding indirect talks to avoid escalation, says Prez Sharaa

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on parts of Syria last week, saying it aims to protect the country's Druze minority coming under attack by pro-government gunmen

US must let migrants challenge Libya deportations in court, says judge

Several migrants being held in South Texas were informed early Tuesday of plans to send them to Libya, attorneys said

Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf Arabian Gulf: Officials

Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf