The Russian Orthodox Church is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in Africa. Experts say Russia is using its expansion as a ...

As the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran widens, BRICS countries face mounting pressure to respond — but internal rifts and competing interests have put the bloc's limitations on full display.

When the sarcophagus of the former Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great sustained damage and had to be opened, researchers decided to analyze the contents. They're convinced that the remains inside are ...

EU officials are warning Israel against a ground offensive in Lebanon. But can they compel Hezbollah to disarm or prevent Israeli military action?

The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply over the past decade. Finland was once again the happiest ...

Rising tension in the Middle East is rattling high-end chipmakers. Among the latest geopolitical uncertainties for the industry is a shortage of helium that could slow global production.

Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of ...

The Polish government's decision to introduce voluntary health education at schools last fall caused uproar. Supporters say ...

Suspected jihadi militants have increased recent attacks in northeastern Nigeria, including alleged suicide bombings at a ...

US President Donald Trump has threatened to "blow up" Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran continues retaliatory strikes against Qatar. He also promised Israel would stop its attacks on South Pars.

Invasive species threaten flora and fauna and can destroy ecological balance. However, combating these dangerous invaders is ...

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from ...