American Paul Whelan left behind again in Russia-US prisoner swap

President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.

Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil

The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year

Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.

Germany police arrest 25 people suspected of planning armed coup

Police raids against the far right are not uncommon in Germany — still sensitive to its grim Nazi past — but the scale of this operation was unusual.

Portugal rolls with Cristiano Ronaldo on bench — will he stay there?

One of the greatest players of his generation, Ronaldo has made it clear for months, if not years, that he has no intention of riding off quietly into the sunset.

FIFA VP: Qatar 2022 could be last World Cup hosted by single country

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last staged in a single country, FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with FOX Sports.

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”

China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end

China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.

‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia

The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.

Iran's morality police may be shut down, top official suggests

Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of the morality police, had been arrested for violating Iran's strict dress codes.

USA’s World Cup run ends after falling 3-1 to the Netherlands

It’s been eight years since the U.S. was in the World Cup. The U.S. program has evolved, just as its fans have.

Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal

Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.

FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok

FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”

Netherlands, fighting flu outbreak ahead of U.S. match, makes surprise pivot

Louis van Gaal said his Netherlands squad has been hit with a "worrying" influenza outbreak ahead of its World Cup round of 16 clash against the United States on Saturday.

Brazil fans at World Cup game salute soccer great Pelé

The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.