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Vatican expands visitor access at St. Peter's Basilica to mark its 400th anniversary

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican on Monday outlined its plans to make better use of St. Peter’s and better redistribute the millions of people who pass through it each year, while at the same time protecting its artistic treasures.

U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria to help train soldiers, country's military says

By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press

The arrival followed a request by the Nigerian government to the U.S government for help with training, technical support and intelligence-sharing, the military said in a statement.

Injured by a fishing hook, this seabird knocked on the ER door for help

By Associated Press

The cormorant, a shiny black waterbird, had a triple fishing hook stuck in its beak when it made its presence known at the glass door of the Klinikum Links der Weser hospital in the German city of Bremen on Sunday.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians.

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.

Inside the Olympic curling controversy and allegations of cheating

By Julia Frankel, Steve Douglas, Associated Press

Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics.

Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog ahead of U.S. talks

By Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

“I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X. “What is not on the table: submission before threats.”…

Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court

By Associated Press

A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach appeared in court Monday for the first time since his release from the hospital.

Russia and Ukraine head to latest U.S.-brokered talks with low expectations

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

There was no anticipation of any significant progress on ending the war at the Tuesday-Wednesday meeting in Switzerland as both sides appear to be sticking to their negotiating positions on key issues.

Rubio boosts Orbán's bid for another term during Budapest visit

By Matthew Lee, Justin Spike, Associated Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming elections in April.