Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
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Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners

At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.…

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The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech
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The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech

New York’s new mayor challenged his supporters and his opponents to make the city better, and to hold him to account. Source link

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Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread
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Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread

Financial pressures have fueled a fifth day of demonstrations around Iran, with at least one person killed in the protests so far, according to the authorities. Source link

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Trump Administration Issues New Warning to China Over Taiwan
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Trump Administration Issues New Warning to China Over Taiwan

The Trump administration on Wednesday warned China to halt military pressure on Taiwan, saying Beijing’s actions and rhetoric are raising tensions unnecessarily in the region. The State Department…

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This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors
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This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors

Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible. Source…

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Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
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Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know

The fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed around 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown. Source link

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Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker
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Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker

The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel. Source link

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Nick Saban Has Warning for Alabama Before Indiana Playoff Game
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Nick Saban Has Warning for Alabama Before Indiana Playoff Game

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is set to lead his team into the second round of the College Football Playoff as it competes for yet another national title.…

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Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents
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Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents

Col. Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power more than four years ago, took over 80 percent of the vote, according to a government-controlled agency that he set up. Source…

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How to Watch Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration as New York Mayor
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How to Watch Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration as New York Mayor

New York City’s new mayor was officially sworn in just after midnight on Thursday. A second public event will take place this afternoon. Source link

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