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Missing Pitt student dies by drowning in Dominican Republic, officials say
Sudiksha Konanki was traveling with six other female students in Punta Cana.
March 11, 2025What to know about the collapse of Portugal's government
Portugal has slid back into more political uncertainty after its third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament
March 12, 2025Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed
The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions
March 14, 2025
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On the Ukrainian front, soldiers react to Trump: Reporter's notebook
“If we lose the support, we’ll fight with our bare hands.”
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Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks
Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories
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'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies
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American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare
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Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era
Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt crisis
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Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented
Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track
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March 15
UK's Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' for second meeting to discuss Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a meeting of global leaders to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of diplomacy aimed at getting Russia to back a 30-day ceasefire
March 15
March 15
Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls
March 15
March 15
Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship toward a possible collision course
March 15
March 15
Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people
An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people
March 15
March 15
A river ‘died' in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
The spill happened on Feb. 18.
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March 14
Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia
Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economies
March 14
March 14
Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U
March 14
March 14
Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island
March 14
March 14
What the last person to see missing Pitt student told the prosecutor
Sudiksha Konanki, 20, disappeared while on spring break with friends.
March 14
March 14
Pope Francis' condition remains stable on 29th day in hospital, Vatican says
The pope continued therapy, including breathing and physical movement.
March 14
March 14
Putin says Ukraine must surrender after Trump calls for soldiers to be spared
Ukraine pushed back against claims its troops are surrounded in Kursk.
March 14
March 14
Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas said it will release the bodies of four other dual nationals.
March 14
March 14
Einstein's blackboard: Why this hidden treasure is tucked away at a UK university
Part of the blackboard has remained untouched since 1930.
March 14
March 14
Why an unexpected sea level rise occurred in 2024, according to NASA
Ocean water expands as it warms, researchers said.
March 14
March 14
Canada's new PM Mark Carney delivers 1st remarks
Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister, delivering remarks on the new government and trade saying "negativity won't win a trade war."
March 14
March 14
Hamas makes demands for hostage release
ABC News’ Marcus Moore and former CIA Field Operative Darrell Blocker discuss the impact these demands could have on ceasefire negotiations.
March 14
March 14
Human-elephant conflict rises in Kenya
Due to drought & dwindling resources, elephants are getting closer to villages.
March 14
March 14
Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to some regions
Heavy rains has hit the northern Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, pushing the main rivers in the regions above alert levels for floodings
March 14
March 14
Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
Alexander was 19 when he was taken in southern Israel during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports.
March 14
March 14
International headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
March 14
March 14
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister amid Trump's trade war
Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister
March 14
March 14
Dog on scooter with Holi powder on forehead shows how much Indians love their pets
A photo of a dog in India on a scooter, its forehead daubed with colored powder, is a potent symbol of how many households treat pets as family and include them in festivities, including Holi
March 14
March 14
British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade
A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcade
March 14
March 14
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month
March 14
March 14
Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 others
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity
March 14
March 14
Serbia's capital Belgrade on edge ahead of a major rally testing the ruling populists
Serbia’s capital Belgrade is on edge ahead of a major rally this weekend with populist authorities of President Aleksandar Vucic ramping up efforts to dissuade people from attending
March 14
March 14
UN World Food Program to cut food aid for over 1 million people in Myanmar
The United Nations food agency says that more than 1 million people in the war-torn nation of Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance due to critical funding shortfalls
March 14
March 14
Several Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight 2 miles away from Kremlin, Russia says
It is the second Ukrainian attack on Moscow in a week.
March 14
March 14
Iran increasingly electronically surveils women looking for headscarf violations, UN report warns
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, even as hard-liners push for harsher penalties for those protesting the law
March 14
March 14
Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link in The Hague courtroom
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court
March 14
March 14
China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions and the restart of nuclear talks
Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue
March 14
March 14
Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors
Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion
March 14
March 14
US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip
March 14
March 14
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed
The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions
March 14
March 13
Police arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming on Tokyo street
Police in Japan say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street
March 13
March 13
Guatemala steps up patrols along border as US extends border security goals south
As the United States government works to effectively extend its border security objectives south into Central America, countries like Guatemala have come under renewed scrutiny and pressure to step up their own border enforcement
March 13
March 13
American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
An American influencer has left Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother
March 13
March 13
Albert Einstein’s signed blackboard from Nottingham University
The blackboard is the only one of its kind to be known worldwide with both Einstein’s scientific notations and signature.
March 13
March 13
Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria's deal with Kurdish-led group
Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus
March 13
March 13
6 American prisoners, including veterans, released from Kuwait
They were convicted on drug charges, a representative for their families said.
March 13
March 13
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal's president has announced that the country will hold an early general election on May 18
March 13
March 13
President Trump doubles down on tariffs: 'Canada only works as a state'
President Trump reiterates his desire for Canada to become the 51st state amid the ongoing trade battle, saying he’s not “going to bend” on tariffs.
March 13
March 13
He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records
Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task
March 13
March 13
Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Putin's comments "manipulative."
March 13