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Economic and military pressures could force Russia's hand. But its economy, though strained, is not strained enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.

We explain how President Nicolás Maduro is responding to threats from the Trump administration.

Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.

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Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor's messages. Leo's deliberate manner differed from Francis.

Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.

The three being targeted are Senators John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan and Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats. None are up for re-election next year.

While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the legality of President Trump's sweeping tariffs, but some companies aren't waiting to try to secure a speedy and substantial payout.

Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump's pro-crypto policies evaporated.