Dealing with occasionally rowdy guests as a hotel manager and keeping an orderly workplace as a dishwasher while in college appear to have uniquely prepared the judge handling Donald Trump’s trial.

The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.

The ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow.

Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.

Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill.

But at a congressional hearing, Nemat Shafik hedges when asked about a slogan widely seen as antisemitic.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 – but this will make it easier.

The Biden administration will reinstate sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, accusing the government President Nicolás Maduro of failing to commit to “an inclusive and competitive election.”

It was the first time in almost 150 years the chamber had considered a US cabinet secretary’s impeachment.

Microsoft said on Wednesday that Russian online campaigns to influence the upcoming US presidential election kicked into gear over the past 45 days, but at a slower pace than in past elections.

Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for ‘en pointe’ dancers.

Belgium and the Czech Republic on Wednesday urged a summit of EU leaders to consider new sanctions targeting “malign activities” by Moscow, in response to suspicions of Russian interference ahead of June elections in the bloc.

Ecuador on Wednesday ordered all public and private workers to stay home for two days as critically low water levels at hydroelectric plants sparked a major power crisis in the country.

Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.

An international team found a creative solution to help keep Ukraine’s lights on amidst Russian attacks. That same solution could help everyone from the military to commercial pilots.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Rob Schmitz about Israel’s response to Iran’s unprecedented attack last weekend.

Ultra-Orthodox Israelis have long been exempt from compulsory military service. But the October 7th attack by Hamas and Israel’s subsequent military response have brought forward calls for change. The government’s decision on whether to end the exemption has major political consequences.

Three national security bills that include aid for Ukraine and Israel are headed to the House floor

A year after millions in gold bars and cash were stolen from a Toronto airport, police offer new details.

Police say the man had received a fake call seeking ransom for his nephew prior to the incident.