One wildfire remains active in central Portugal, 800 firefighters mobilized
More than 800 firefighters battled on Sunday one wildfire sweeping across central Portugal after being able to control two other blazes that prompted authorities to...
UK finance minister Hammond to resign on Wednesday over no-deal Brexit
Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond said on Sunday he would resign on Wednesday before his expected sacking by the favorite to become Britain’s next prime...
Iran warns UK against escalating tensions, says crew of seized ship safe
Iran on Sunday urged Britain to contain “domestic political forces” intent on escalating tensions between the two countries following Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged oil...
Female suicide bomber kills eight in northwest Pakistan
A female suicide bomber in northwestern Pakistan killed at least eight people and wounded 26 more in an attack outside a local civilian hospital on...
Hong Kong on security alert as thousands march in fresh wave of protests
Tens of thousands marched in sweltering heat in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong on Sunday as anti-government protests show no signs of let-up, with anger over an...
New Zealanders hand over 10,000-plus guns and weapons parts in buy-back scheme
New Zealanders have handed over more than 10,000 guns, weapons parts and accessories in the first week of a buy-back scheme prompted by the country’s...
Pompeo to meet with Mexico’s foreign minister to discuss immigration, trade
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard on Sunday to discuss migration and trade, amid heightened bilateral tension...
A ‘shy, talented drawer’ – mourner remembers friend lost in Japan arson attack
The two men, friends since high school, were in touch on social media a week ago about getting together for a drink. But on Sunday,...
U.S. wants military cooperation pact with Sri Lanka to tackle red tape: TV
The United States wants a special forces cooperation agreement with Sri Lanka to sidestep bureaucracy and has no intention of setting up a military base...
Hong Kong locks down as thousands gather for latest anti-extradition bill rally
Thousands gathered in sweltering heat in Hong Kong on Sunday for the latest in a series of mass protests over an extradition bill that has...