European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year term

STRASBOURG, France — STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Ursula von der Leyen pledged to be a strong…

China Communist Party meeting expected to endorse Xi’s high-tech vision for economy

BEIJING — China’s ruling Communist Party ended a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed…

Stock market today: Global shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally

TOKYO — Global shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo’s benchmark dipping more than 2%, after…

North Korea plans to launch major tourism site next year

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a major tourism site being…

Nokia sees double-digit fall in Q2 profit, sales in weak 5G market but sees improved 2nd half

HELSINKI — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia Thursday reported a double-digit fall in profit and…

Europe’s central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2%

Home buyers and businesses waiting for lower interest rates in Europe are going to have to…

The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships

CARACAS, Venezuela — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness. They spent two…

Bedwetting, nightmares and shaking. War in Gaza takes a mental health toll, especially on children

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Nabila Hamada gave birth to twin boys in Gaza early in…

Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region

TOKYO — Japan is hosting a summit Thursday with leaders from more than a dozen Pacific…

Germany to impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters

BERLIN — Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation that would impose tougher penalties on people who…