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Tens of thousands demand justice and protest against populist rule in Serbia

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has been threatening a major crackdown against those who have been protesting his populist rule.

Iraq reopens historic al-Nuri mosque in Mosul 8 years after Islamic State destruction

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press

The reconstruction also included war-damaged churches, preserving the heritage of Mosul's diverse communities.

Former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik appointed as UK economic adviser

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Shafik, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England, served a tumultuous year as president of Columbia University amid protests over the Gaza war.

Man charged after crashing SUV into Russian consulate gates in Sydney

By Associated Press

A 39-year-old man arrested at the scene will appear in court on Tuesday on charges including damaging property, possession of a knife and possession of a restricted substance.

Maduro vows a ‘republic in arms’ if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

By Associated Press

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean.

Pakistani rescuers use drones to help evacuate thousands as heavy flooding devastate Punjab

By K.M. Chaudhry, Babar Dogar, Associated Press

On Monday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of more heavy rain in flood-hit districts.

From Trump tariffs to social programs, Mexico’s first female president takes stock in address

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address.

Nestlé dismisses CEO due to an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate

By Associated Press

Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive, will replace Laurent Freixe.

Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race

By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala, Associated Press

The state-owned Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, is among the sites building out orbital rocket programs to allow Europe to advance in the global space race and launch satellites from the continent's mainland.

Guyana holds general election as candidates vie for control of country’s oil

By Bert Wilkinson, Associated Press

In recent years, Guyana has transformed from a country traditionally dependent on gold, sugar, rice, bauxite and timber to one reaping the windfall of nearly 900,000 barrels of oil produced daily.