Court in Russia says closing arguments begin in trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges that he denies

Court in Russia says closing arguments begin in trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying…

A centrist or a communist? France’s new lawmakers to pick a speaker as political turmoil persists

PARIS — France’s influential lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, will elect its speaker on…

European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of US

WOODSTOCK, England — Leaders from across Europe expressed support for Ukraine and concern about the direction…

African Development Bank approves $1B loan to South Africa’s state-owned rail and ports company

FILE – Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, smiles during an interview with The…

Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — A botanist gently strokes the pollen of endangered wildflowers with a paintbrush as…

Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens

LONDON — The U.K. government was ill-prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and serious errors in planning…

European Central Bank leaves key interest rate at 3.75%, waits for signs inflation is under control before cutting again

European Central Bank leaves key interest rate at 3.75%, waits for signs inflation is under control…

US journalist attends hearing in Russia in his trial on espionage charges that he and the US deny

YEKATERINBURG, Russia — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared for a hearing behind closed doors…

Vietnam’s President To Lam becomes caretaker of Communist Party while chief Trong focuses on health

FILE – Vietnamese General Secretary of the Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong addresses the media in…

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…