Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far

Russia’s military on Tuesday said it would retaliate against Ukraine

Rescuers try to free men trapped in South African gold mine with scores reported dead

A Chinese actor was abducted from Thailand. His swift return has sparked hopes – and fears – back home

For three days, Wang Xing lived in fear. His head

Albanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia

Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible”

Venezuela accuses opposition of coordinating attacks on diplomatic facilities in 5 countries

Venezuela’s foreign minister on Monday accused opponents of President Nicolás

Brazil restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed

Ukraine strikes Russia in ‘major’ drone and missile attack, Russian media and officials report

Ukraine struck Russian regions with a major drone and missile

This 300-year-old farming village was abandoned in the 1960s. Now residents are moving back

Surrounded by forest-covered mountains cloaked in mist, a patchwork quilt

Pope Francis tells in memoir how documents on abuse and corruption cases were handed to him

One of Pope Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest

South Korea looks set for a dramatic political showdown this