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U.K. government welcomes sharp fall in net migration but says more needs to be done
The British government welcomed the news Thursday that net migration in the U.K., the difference between those moving to the country long-term and those leaving, fell by more than two-thirds in the year to June, but insisted that the figure must fall further in order to ease tensions within communities.
Brazilian police crack down on $4.8B tax evasion and money laundering scheme
Brazilian police have launched a major operation to dismantle a tax evasion and money-laundering scheme in the fuel sector
European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
The European Space Agency said Thursday it would increase its budget for the next three years to almost 22.1 billion euros ($25.6 billion).
Lebanese leader criticizes Hezbollah for not disarming
Lebanon's prime minister criticized Hezbollah on Thursday for failing to disarm, saying that its refusal to do so is hurting the Lebanese people at a time when the country is trying to recover from the group's war with Israel last year.
Nigeria's president declares emergency and beefs up forces following abductions
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide emergency following two mass abductions of schoolchildren and a spate of attacks against civilians.
Putin sees U.S. peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
U.S. proposals to end the war between Russia and Ukraine offer a starting point for talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, as he told Ukrainian forces to pull back or be overrun by Russia's bigger army.
Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty expected to sell for more than $26 million
A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction
Pope Leo visits Turkey in his first foreign trip, highlighting religious and political ties
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday on his first foreign trip, fulfilling Pope Francis' plans to mark an important Christian anniversary and bring a message of peace to the region at a crucial time in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and ease Mideast tensions.
Kremlin confirms U.S. envoy Witkoff will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum
A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts pick up speed to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
French president unveils new 10-month voluntary military service for volunteers aged 18 and 19
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
Guinea-Bissau marks another coup in Africa. Here is a look at other military takeovers
Guinea-Bissau has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020
Russia convicts 8 people over attack on a key bridge to Crimea
A Russian court has convicted eight people on terrorism charges over an attack on a bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea
Nov 28, 2025