Calabrian villages offering $33K to young people who move to Italy

The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery

Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Wednesday after being discharged from a Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgery to remove half of his colon.

Cuba protests, Haiti unrest putting political pressure on Biden

The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.

World hunger got dramatically worse in pandemic year, U.N. says

A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.

Haiti’s president assassinated: US remains ‘deeply engaged’ as country works to recover

The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.

Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'

Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.

Condo collapse: Israeli search crew honored with key to county as they head home

The Israel Defence Force team was given a big sendoff and honorary titles after their invaluable assistance during the search at the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final

The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.

Haiti sees rise in faith, gang violence after president assassinated

The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon, ties record for 20th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.

Haiti requests US to send troops: 'We need help'

Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.

Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials

The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people

The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.

Dalai Lama turns 86: Spiritual leader expresses appreciation in video message

The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has celebrated his 86th birthday by thanking his supporters and expressing his appreciation to India, where he has lived since he fled his homeland in 1959.