Among those killed were Diógenes Quintero, a renowned human rights defender in the Catatumbo region, and social leader Carlos Salcedo, who was running for Congress.

As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

The European Union appears poised to sanction Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, said that the transitional government has begun unblocking the country's sovereign resources abroad.

Sarah Mullally, 63, became the archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, making her the first woman to lead the Church of England.

Kenya's High Court on Wednesday (January 28) dismissed a long‑running petition seeking to hold the government liable for alleged security failures linked to the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing, delivering a major setback to survivors and families who have spent nearly three decades fighting for accountability.

Carlisle Rivera became the third person to be sentenced for playing a role in trying to kill Masih Alinejad, an activist and a critic of the Iranian government.

From her exile in India, Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the pivotal vote next month.