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Left-leaning Bulgarian President Rumen Radev says he is stepping down

By Associated Press

Radev’s decision comes amid public expectation that he will form a new political party. His resignation, the first by a head of state in Bulgaria’s post-communist history, comes as the country — which is a member of the European Union and NATO…

Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23, dozens more still missing

By Muhammad Farooq, Adil Jawad, Associated Press

The fire spread quickly through shops storing cosmetics, garments, and plastic goods. The cause of the blaze is not yet known, and an investigation is underway.

$1 billion contribution secures permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace'

By Cara Anna, Josh Boak, Associated Press

A U.S. official confirms that a $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership, while a three-year appointment requires no contribution.

Syrian government agrees to ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

By Ghaith Alsayed, Omar Albam, Associated Press

The move dismantles the Kurdish-led forces that controlled northeast Syria for over a decade.

Hackers disrupt Iranian state TV to broadcast video of exiled crown prince

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Hackers have disrupted Iranian state TV to air footage supporting the exiled crown prince. The video urged security forces not to target civilians.

China's population falls again as birth rate drops to lowest since 1949

By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

Despite lifting the one-child policy to allow three children, the fertility rate remains low. Most families cite the costs and pressure of raising a child in a highly competitive society.

1 dead and 6 wounded in Czech town hall shooting

By Associated Press

Authorities have ruled out terror or extremist motives, stating it appears to be relationship-based.

WATCH: Bessent says it would be 'very unwise' for Europe to retaliate over Trump threats on Greenland

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

The EU is considering countermeasures, including new tariffs and using its Anti-Coercion Instrument.

Davos' elite World Economic Forum set to open with pro-business Trump set to attend and inequality on the rise

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The World Economic Forum, the think tank that hosts the annual event in the Alpine snows starting Tuesday, has a stated motto of "improving the state of the world" and this year's theme is "A spirit of dialogue."…

Prince Harry's court battle against British tabloids reaches final chapter

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

Harry is among a group of seven high-profile plaintiffs who accuse the publisher of the Daily Mail of invading their privacy by using unlawful information-gathering tactics to snoop on them for sensational headlines.