World
From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
It's springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest.
Science
In Australia, 'cats are just catastrophic'
Feral cats take a huge toll on wildlife in a country that has no native felines but is home to many snack-size mammals.
World
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has been gathering data on the vulnerabilities of its Western adversaries, a classified Russian document shows.
World
Israel bracing for unprecedented direct attack from Iran in days
Move has the potential to trigger a regional war.
Nation
Ohtani's former interpreter is said to be negotiating a guilty plea
A guilty plea from Ippei Mizuhara before a federal judge — likely to include an admission of a range of facts related to any illegal conduct — could confirm the account that the Dodgers star gave to reporters two weeks ago, in which he said he had no knowledge of what happened to his money.
World
Dwindling ammunition stocks pose a grave threat to Ukraine
"Artillery decides battles," said Capt. Vladyslav Slominsky, the artillery commander along this section of the front. "Who has more wins." For now, that is Russia.
Local
Twin Cities woman killed by elephant on African safari
The elephant charged and struck the vehicle that Gail Mattson, 79, of Minnetonka and others were riding in while on a game drive in Zambia.
World
Greek police clash with demonstrators protesting a concert by US military cadets
Police in Greece clashed late Wednesday with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.S. military cadets.
St. Cloud
Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel
The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.
Business
Turkish central bank raises key interest rate to 50% as inflation soars
Turkey's central bank raised its key interest rate by 5 percentage points on Thursday, resuming a policy of rate hikes aimed at combating soaring inflation that is causing households severe economic pain.
Business
Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off its ice cream business, which includes Ben & Jerry's
Unilever, the company that makes Ben & Jerry's ice cream, Dove soaps and Vaseline, said Tuesday that it is cutting 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream business to reduce costs and boost profits.
World
UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan
The number of people affected by violence in South Sudan surged by 35% in the last three months of 2023, the United Nations reported.
World
Bemidji High School graduate wins confirmation to be U.S. ambassador to Haiti
Dennis Hankins is taking on the diplomatic assignment as Haiti is in turmoil from gang violence.
Politics
Jared Kushner developing deals overseas even as his father-in-law runs for president
It's the latest example of the former president's family doing business abroad even as Donald Trump seeks to return to the White House.
World
A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board has crashed on takeoff, officials say
A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board crashed on Tuesday while taking off from an air base in western Russia, the Defense Ministry said.
Business
Poland's president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP
Poland's president on Monday called on other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense to 3% of their gross domestic product as Russia puts its economy on a war footing and pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine.
Sports
Belgium's change kit at Euro 2024 has been leaked. Is it a tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?
Some of the Belgium soccer players taking part in the European Championship this summer could well resemble a world-famous reporter.
World
Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block entrance to the Swedish parliament
A group of climate activists on Monday blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle climate disasters.
Business
China's congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness
China's national congress was concluding its annual session Monday with the usual show of near-unanimous support for plans designed to carry out ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping's vision for the nation.
Business
India signs a trade accord with 4 European nations for $100 billion investment over 15 years
India signed a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland on Sunday that includes a commitment of $100 billion investment and creating 1 million direct jobs in India in the next 15 years, officials said.
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