Spain 2 days ago Catalan separatist Puigdemont evades capture on chaotic return to Spain Carles Puigdemont, a former Catalan separatist leader, defied an arrest warrant and appeared at a Barcelona rally; he allegedly left the vicinity in a car belonging to a police officer.
Europe 3 days ago Polish man sentenced to four months, deported from Denmark for June assault on Danish prime minister A Polish man has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in the shoulder; the man also confessed to separate charges including sexual harassment.
Africa 3 days ago Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran airspace for three hours on Thursday Amid tension between Iran and Israel, Egypt has instructed its airlines to avoid Iran's airspace for several hours in the morning on Thursday; military exercises will reportedly be conducted.
Asia 4 days ago Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
Asia 4 days ago State Department warns Americans to avoid travel to Bangladesh amid violent unrest The U.S. State Department on Monday ordered Americans to leave Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which was prompted by violent protests.
Asia 4 days ago Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.
United Kingdom 5 days ago Violent UK protests continue for 7th day in response to deaths of 3 young girls Protests in the United Kingdom continued for a seventh straight day on Monday, after three young girls were stabbed to death last week.
Africa 5 days ago US hands last base in Niger to military junta The U.S. has handed its last military base in Niger to local authorities in the West African nation, according to a joint statement released Monday.
Asia 5 days ago Bangladesh PM resigns, leaves country after residence is stormed by protesters, ending 15-year rule Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after 15 years in power, following widespread protests that turned violent, leaving hundreds dead.
Venezuelan Political Crisis July 30 Chávez statues toppled across Venezuela as election protests rage on Venezuelan activists have taken to destroying giant statues of the late President Hugo Chávez in protest of the socialist government's alleged theft of the country's latest election.