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Kurdish forces seize Islamic State militant in Syria as part of joint raid with U.S.

By Associated Press

A Kurdish-led group in Syria says its fighters with U.S. help have arrested a wanted militant with the Islamic State group that continues to stage attacks in the region.

Putin meets with Belarusian leader, potentially seeking military support

By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to close ally Belarus as his forces pursue their campaign to bombard Ukraine with missiles and drones amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war.

EU countries reach compromise on natural gas price cap

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

European Union ministers have finalized a long-awaited deal to implement a natural gas price cap that they hope helps households and businesses better weather price surges.

Dutch Prime Minister apologizes for role Netherlands played in slave trade

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has apologized on behalf of his government for the Netherlands' historical role in slavery and the slave trade.

WATCH: State Department applauds UN biodiversity agreement

By Associated Press

The Biden administration applauded an agreement reached at a U.N. conference early Monday that represents a significant effort to combat the growing biodiversity crisis.

Jesuits call for victims to come forward amid artist abuse scandal

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Francis' Jesuit order is asking any victims to come forward with complaints against a famous Jesuit artist.

Vatican defrocks anti-abortion priest for 'blasphemous posts'

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it says were "blasphemous communications on social media" as well as "persistent disobedience" of his bishop.

UN head says climate plans 'falling woefully short,' urges action to avoid catastrophe

By Associated Press

The head of the United Nations on Monday urged world leaders to take "credible" new action to curb climate change, warning that efforts so far fall short of what's needed to avert catastrophe.

EU accuses Facebook parent Meta of breaching antitrust rules

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

The European Union has accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc's antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.