Over 3.7 million stremmas of land have been scorched in Spain this year, with fires in Zamora, Castile and León, Ourense and Cáceres forcing mass evacuations, though cooler weather offers hope

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro deploys millions of armed citizens in response to Washington’s naval buildup in the Caribbean and a $50 million bounty on his capture

Artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor will cost more and be harder to find this season as tariffs on Chinese imports squeeze retailers and shoppers.

In high-stakes talks, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders discussed security guarantees, possible land swaps, and future trilateral negotiations with Vladimir Putin, while adopting a strategy of diplomacy and flattery

Donald Trump hosted Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, announcing efforts to arrange a Putin-Zelensky meeting followed by a trilateral summit. Talks focused on security guarantees, territorial disputes, and the path to lasting peace

A live microphone caught U.S. President Donald Trump telling French President Emmanuel Macron that Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal for me,” revealing private views on the Ukraine conflict ahead of planned peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House, accompanied by European and NATO leaders, in the quest to end the war with Russia

Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil says Berlin could contribute troops or support as part of European guarantees for Ukraine’s security, but stressed that achieving a ceasefire remains the top priority

Donald Trump hosts Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO’s chief and key European leaders in Washington to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, with disputes over Crimea, NATO membership, and territorial concessions dominating the agenda

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly approved security guarantees for Ukraine, allowing U.S. and European protection without NATO membership. Officials describe the move as a potential “game changer” in the conflict with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian and European leaders in Washington to explore possible NATO-style security protections for Kyiv as part of talks on a potential peace deal with Russia.

Hopes for the world’s first plastics treaty collapsed in Geneva, as major powers blocked limits on production, leaving oceans and health at risk

Kyiv has denounced the forced transfers of tens of thousands of children to Russian territory or areas under Russian occupation as a “war crime.”

“Ukraine confirms its readiness to work for the achievement of peace,” Zelensky stressed.

Putin’s visit to a cemetery in Alaska highlights a little-known wartime alliance

Around 130,000 travelers are expected to be impacted each day

Ceremonies at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine and a solemn address by Emperor Naruhito highlighted the nation’s remembrance of its wartime past

In a Swiss first, Geneva has scrapped fares on buses, trams, trains and boats to curb traffic emissions as ozone levels surpass safety thresholds during a heatwave

The U.S. and Russian presidents are set to meet in Anchorage, with Trump calling for a swift ceasefire but downplaying expectations for binding agreements

The UN says most victims were shot by Israeli forces while seeking humanitarian aid, marking a sharp rise in casualties since late May