‘Grandpa Robbers’ Go on Trial in Paris Over 2016 Kim Kardashian Heist
The reality TV star and entrepreneur was tied up and held at gunpoint, and jewelry worth nearly $9 million was stolen in the incident.
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Widespread Power Outage Is Reported in Spain, France and Portugal
The blackout hit critical infrastructure like airports and caused transportation disruptions in the three countries. The cause of the outage was unclear.
Kremlin Says Putin Ordered a 3-Day Cease-Fire in Ukraine for Next Month
There was no immediate comment from Ukraine about the unexpected announcement.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Off Syria’s Debt to the World Bank
The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy after the civil war.
Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
After Federal Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp
Sara Busse needed to make a hot meal for 40 needy seniors. She had promised a main dish, a starch, a vegetable, a fruit and a dessert. In the past, she had gotten many of those ingredients for free from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This time …
Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts
Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks.
Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party
The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president’s political ascendancy.
Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for the “heroic” soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang make first comments on the joint operation.
Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program
With uncertainty looming over cease-fire talks and U.S. support, the Ukrainian military is relying more than ever on domestically produced drones.