New Dutch government sworn in under centrist Jetten
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
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What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed
Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was killed in a military shoot-out.
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ICC kicks off pre-trial hearing over Philippines' Duterte
The International Criminal Court opened hearings Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown.
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UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'
The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights.
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Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'
Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power.
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Senegal's Sahad, radiant champion of 'musical pan-Africanism'
With exhilarating charisma, stage energy and impassioned lyrics, Senegalese musician Sahad has created a unique body of work from a kaleidoscope of influences, culminating in his new pan-African album.
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New York orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US
New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast.
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'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia
In war-torn Ukraine, her family considers her a traitor. In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.
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South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade
Brazilians could more easily get their hands on coveted "K-beauty" products under a deal struck Monday during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to South Korea.
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Zimbabwe farmers seek US help over long-promised payouts
As white Zimbabwe farmers again ask the Trump administration to weigh in on long-promised government compensation for their evictions 25 years ago, many of them are increasingly ageing and desperate.
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