Thursday's world stories


Updated May 8, 2025 - World

Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American to serve as Bishop of Rome

May 8, 2025 - World

Trump calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, threatens sanctions if "not respected"

Updated May 8, 2025 - World

U.S. leaders congratulate first American Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025 - World

The new pope picked a very on-trend name

Trump admin cracks down on pro-Palestinian protests at colleges

Chicago celebrates hometown pope with memes, Malört, deep dish jokes

Updated May 8, 2025 - World

Here's how Pope Leo XIV has already made history

Updated May 8, 2025 - Politics & Policy

NYPD arrests dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators after Columbia library protest

May 8, 2025 - World

In photos: First American pope, Robert Prevost, named in Vatican

Trump says that ports running empty is a "good thing"

Updated May 8, 2025 - World

Papal conclave ends on second day, in line with two centuries of tradition

Updated May 8, 2025 - Business

U.S., Britain strike first major trade deal of Trump tariff era

Updated May 8, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Treasury sanctions Chinese refiner, port operators over Iranian oil

Updated May 8, 2025 - Business

Bill Gates will give away "virtually all" his wealth over next 20 years

Where Pro-Palestinian campus protests are emerging again

May 8, 2025 - Economy

EU rolls out $100 billion U.S. tariff list for public comment

May 8, 2025 - World

Scoop: Former UN food program director in talks to lead new Gaza aid foundation

Trump offers to help end India-Pakistan tensions

University of Washington suspends 21 students after protest arrests

Federal judge temporarily blocks deportations to Libya